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shortman
5th Jan 2007, 19:13
Just caught the end of a news bulletin which said that Easyjet were not flying from Bristol because of the runway. Has someone used cheapo concrete?

flower
5th Jan 2007, 19:22
Take a look at this thread in Rumours and News

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=257923

shortman
5th Jan 2007, 21:43
Thanks for the info

TATC
6th Jan 2007, 08:03
according to the BBC website its because there are no grooves cut into the newly resurfaced portions of the runway - meaning a severe lack of grip and reduction in braking action