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Spectacular Landing at Leeds Bradford Airport

Posted January 27th, 2008 by Sly

Saw this on the news Friday night:

Wow!

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Confused - what's the

On January 27th, 2008 Shawn says:

Confused - what's the context? Was the plan in "trouble" or was he just showing off his skillz?
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There was a very strong

On January 27th, 2008 Fermat says:

There was a very strong cross wind. Ideally a plane should land into the wind. The pilot had to use all their skill to get it down safely. See how the plane is pointing in one direction and traveling in another and how just before touchdown the plane "twists" so it is pointing down thew runway.
A pilot will be able to correct/add to this.

High winds battered Britain on Friday...

On January 27th, 2008 Sly says:

...Here's the story

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