View Full Version : The Great African Antonov TakeOff
JanetFlight
4th Aug 2016, 17:57
For those who have a FB account...really calm guys over there:ok:
https://www.facebook.com/diego.m.arias.56/videos/131020585933/
DaveReidUK
4th Aug 2016, 19:20
Viewable without needing a FB Account.
Phoenix1969
5th Aug 2016, 09:05
:D :eek: :ok:
WOW! Almost the Great African Antonov haircut, eh?!
Why would they do this. Is it some kind of strange initiation ceremony? Harden them up Sgt. Major.
vctenderness
11th Aug 2016, 08:46
Hope there was plenty of toilet paper available!
Wirbelsturm
14th Aug 2016, 13:17
Why would they do this. Is it some kind of strange initiation ceremony? Harden them up Sgt. Major.
It's so there's a line of them to catch the bits as they fall off during the take off roll!
pax britanica
14th Aug 2016, 18:35
Great video- I presume there is no phrase for elf and safety in that part of the world nor indeed in the NAtonov flight manual-except perhaps
'expedite raising gear in case of line of soldiers at end of 'runway''.
The runway itself is pretty remarkable-tough old birds from the commie days weren't they