Originally Posted by
Discorde
Makes you wonder how these examples would have performed after engine failure at V1.
Heard on Tower frequency at LHR as a Trident began its take-off run: 'You're about to witness De Havilland's attempt at the world land speed record.'
That is why the Trident was called the 'Gripper', was it not.
And talking of classic jests from ATC, this clip has many classics in it, like:
"there goes the vodka burner"
"you're going to have to go faster than that captain"
"I hope I have enough film left to film the crash"
Ill-76 at Canbera. If you have not seen it before - enjoy:
The link is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7q3j69-SHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7q3j69-SHM