A320cap 0 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Just to inform you I have successfully touchdown after an adventurous flight.Waiting for 36 hours to pass... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Well done Panos, I'm looking forward to the post. Can you post Monday evening? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yes. Everything is ready. I could even post it now if I was allowed to Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Panos, Best to wait until Joe's post gets a bit more attention - only fair :wink: And could you please amend the title of your post to include the destination and arrival airports as well as the leg numbers? Thanks :-) Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 OK. I did edited the post. When I started the topic, I had access from my dad's cell phone so I couldn't write much Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Good evening all, It’s been a difficult week for my computer since I installed Windows XP, due to some problems I had been experiencing with Vista. You’ll notice in the shots that a ‘’Sound Off’’ message is located in the upper right corner during the most aspects of the flight. That’s because I was listening to ''Iron Maiden’’ and '' The Doors’’ all the time! I’ve flown this leg with the marvelous Level-D 767-300ER at the ATWC colours. You can download my repaint here. Anyway, here are the shots, some of them are edited: Can you imagine how the weather is like? Everything is set, taxi clearance is taken. The runway seems rather short, very short. Will I be able to lift this 90000 kg plane? This guy must buy a new camera. We are hurtling down the runway …and liftoff! One of the most difficult and dangerous takeoffs I’ve ever performed! To tell you the truth, I was terrified! Suddenly something didn’t go as planned. PULL UP, PULL UP!! TERRAIN, TERRAIN. Out of the danger, Some spectacular shots of the almost unexplored, moon. Cruising normally at 38000feet At last, the sun rises! Approaching TOD I’m telling you, I don’t like those clouds at all ] Ohhh, what a rain! Entering hell Still descending without having the airport in sight For one more time, the Ground Proximity Warning System saved the baton and me! It sounded at the right time and I, hopefully, had time to pull out from the descend. Airport still not in sight! Hang on! I can see the city lights! I must be close enough to the runway. Confirming the undercarriage is down and locked, and everything else is set correctly Oh no! Fog at 12 o’clock! It’s time to begin turning. The weather has really changed since takeoff Hope the airport is located below that cliff …and yes! Only seconds from touchdown Reverse thrust engaged, confirming spoilers are up …and exiting the runway The passengers can now breath a sigh of relieve The pilots have left, looking forward to their next flight The baton has finally been delivered to the next pilot, Dai I really hope you enjoyed the above shots. Can’t wait to my next flight!!! Cheers, Panagiotis Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Bravo Panos :wink: Bravo I knew that take off was going to be difficult, the runway isn't really that long but you proved it could be done. (Just!) That really was the flight from hell and I can only congratulate you in getting the baton successfully to Maya-Maya under such extreme conditions. I thought your screenshots were first class and very entertaining, I really enjoyed this post. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites
AirbusLad 0 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 WOW, What a post! love it! Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Fantastic Panos, nice repaint and brilliant shots and commentary :wink: That looked like one scary approach - well done for pulling it off! Thanks for getting the baton safely to FCBB. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Panos, That, my friend, looked like an approach from Hell. I don't think those pilots are looking forward to their next flight. They're really still aboard, on the floor back in first class, huddled in a fetal position and whimpering. Very good post, nicely documented. Great job all around. John Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hey, Panos - what a flight! I must admit I was humming the theme tune from The Dam Busters on your final approach. Thanks for getting the baton to Maya-Maya - as they say - Onwards and Upwards!! Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
KaptainPhee 0 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 what an approach! How do you get the weather radar, Im always using the Level D 767 and havent found tht!!?!?!? Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Thank you all! John: I 'm afraid you're right. But I 'm certain that if Joe increased their monthly payment, they would be looking forward to their next flight with these conditions!lol KaptainPhee: This isn't part of the LDS767 but it is a payware little program. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Did I hear someone asking for a pay rise? Grrr Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 yep! I request 1200 Euro PER month and if I fly in such bad weather condtions, I may need about 1700Euros. You can give the money to me at any time!Hope this is OK with you. lol :dance: :dance: :rofl :rofl Link to post Share on other sites
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