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Old 29th Mar 2017, 16:01
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Jet Jockey A4
 
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@ YRP...

Again look at the latest video (in post 193 above) and tell me that's a normal approach? Tell me you really think that being that low (50-75' AGL) that far back from the runway threshold is normal?

Yes they executed a missed approach, the only sensible thing to do in their situation and saved the day in the process. The question is why did they get into that position in the first place...

Again looking at the latest video, pay attention to the "Go Around" and you will notice that the aircraft goes into the clouds at perhaps 200 to 300 feet AGL.

What if there was a cloud base like the one on the GO Around on the approach?

Wouldn't that indicate that they pushed the limits?

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