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Old 1st Mar 2013, 18:52
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Smile Jumbo landing
One of the finest approaches I've seen for this type!

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Incorrect flap setting.
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Old 1st Mar 2013, 22:23
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But he walked away from it, so it was a good landing!
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Old 1st Mar 2013, 22:38
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Too true, walked away and taxied in I reckon, hope there was a FOD truck following, I will never forget the effilump on Blue Peter
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Old 1st Mar 2013, 23:14
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Surely this should be moved to the African Aviation forum?

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Make allowances--the cross wind changed suddenly from one direction to the opposite.
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The original post wouldn't play, so for any others with the same problem...
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hmm bit long I thought missed the numbers
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Must have been really spooled up with those big airbrakes extended......
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Thank you for flying FANTA C airways today
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Thanks to cold air for the reliable link, I just love that effilump!!!
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But where do they put the drinks trolley???
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