E-190 over run Quito
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CYQX << ? >> LPLA
Age: 65
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UIO is unusually hazardous as the runway in not grooved. as a check airman that has qualified many captains and f/o's in this airport I can promise it's more dangerous than it seems.
Briefing points include....
Runway wet, expect braking action nil until less than 90 KIAS.
Due to hydroplaning on an ungrooved runway.
pilot must land at the 500 foot marker, no flare, to stop prior to reaching slippery black rubber on far end of runway.
Captain must brief f/o on how to silence gpws glideslope alarm that occurs when transitioning to papi.
From DA to papi intercept requires 1100 fpm descent.
Far end of runway disappears after spoilers deploy. Don't loose your cool and try to go around! Runway is humped.
Always apply max braking when runway is wet in addition to max reverse and spoilers.
Landing with 15 knot tailwind runway 35 approved by FAA. YIKES!
No room for error here.
Briefing points include....
Runway wet, expect braking action nil until less than 90 KIAS.
Due to hydroplaning on an ungrooved runway.
pilot must land at the 500 foot marker, no flare, to stop prior to reaching slippery black rubber on far end of runway.
Captain must brief f/o on how to silence gpws glideslope alarm that occurs when transitioning to papi.
From DA to papi intercept requires 1100 fpm descent.
Far end of runway disappears after spoilers deploy. Don't loose your cool and try to go around! Runway is humped.
Always apply max braking when runway is wet in addition to max reverse and spoilers.
Landing with 15 knot tailwind runway 35 approved by FAA. YIKES!
No room for error here.
