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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

18th Nov 2010, 12:17

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KLM 753 AMS-BON (TNCB Flamingo)

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Posted By Middleagedman

KLM753 usually cruises over the UK at FL300 or...

KLM753 usually cruises over the UK at FL300 or 320. Flying at 260 may be due to weight, but my guess is that it would choose to stay lower to avoid strong headwinds, which can sometimes be 40-50 kts...

Forum: Rumours & News

24th Jul 2009, 17:18

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Flybe Dash emergency at LGW?

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Posted By Middleagedman

Just for the record, BEE1432 declared a Mayday...

Just for the record, BEE1432 declared a Mayday with smoke in the cabin, and requested an immediate diversion to Gatwick. That's why it went there! Crew on masks, ATC handled it very well I believe.

Forum: ATC Issues

28th Jan 2003, 13:06

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F15 Court Martial (Merged thread)

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Posted By Middleagedman

Spot, Although we haven't met, I would like...

Spot,

Although we haven't met, I would like to add my voice to the many others on this list offering our total support and sympathy. My early years in ATC were as an Approach controller providing...

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