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Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life)

Air Facts

On that day, the weather forecast was favorable, with light and variable winds. as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. About 40 minutes into the flight, as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. The landing was rough.

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COMBAT VIETNAM: Miracle Mission

Vintage Aviation News

The “towel rail” antenna on its back was part of a retrofitted system that provided all-weather blind navigation capability. Approaching NKP, Dobberfuhl called the tower, declared an emergency, and informed controllers he hoped to “take the barrier.” He descended, following radio directives from a Ground Controlled Approach specialist.

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Flying FireFly Propeller Plane from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) to Singapore (Seletar)!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The weather was not good that day. The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. The take off was very noisy!

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. The weather wasn't good but at least it wasn't bumpy.

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My Akasa Air Flying Adventure: Flying the 737 MAX 8 From Mumbai to Bengaluru!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

This side of the terminal offers view of the tarmac and if you go up to the food court, you are able to do some photography over there. One thing I won't miss is the dreadful weather. We were on final approach into Bengaluru Airport. Once done, I entered the airside of the airport. Credit card holders can access this lounge.

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Inaugural Flight: Flying On Scoot's A320ceo From Singapore to Subang!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the hotel's breakfast and tarmac view in his room. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. On the day of departure My first stop of the day was to meet a good friend at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This is the entrance leading to the hotel reception. It was not a bad day for flying.

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Flying Sky Express Airbus A320NEO From Athens to Thessaloniki!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the tarmac. Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG. We passed by this A320CEO being prepared for departure. A lot of Aegean airlines aircraft waiting for their next duty. My aircraft was parked beside this old livery of Aegean's A320. Beautiful, isn't it?

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