Boeing 747 Low Approach at TNCM

[chris34]

The lowest approach I've ever made to TNCM after a long trip from EHAM (Amsterdam Intl). No edits! Enjoy!

Used: PMDG 747-400X, Flytampa TNCM, REX

[dspummone]

I almost want to say it looks like you're coming in too high. Did you get her down in time/avoid having to throttle out and go around?

[chris34]

I got her down a little early, made a landing (according to Fspassengers) of 36 Feet/Minute Descending!

[dspummone]

36 Feet/Minute Descending!

NOICE!! I wish I could get most of my landings that smooth and sexy.

[chris34]

You can with real world experience!

[daspinall]

just 4 fun I'm off to see if I can get closer. Special place yes i agree one of my favourite islands in the real world and flight sim world.....




cheers


d avid

[chris34]

I'm going to St. Maartin for my second honeymoon in august

[daspinall]

Can I come too ;)

[chris34]

If you can pay 200 dollars a night at the hotel, sure!

[daspinall]

I don't think you want me on your honeymoon lol

ok my moment of madness


yeah nailed it!

http://www.xtupload.com/image-AC09_4E026B6C.jpg (http://www.xtupload.com/share-AC09_4E026B6C.html)


Oh no they added the cost of a new fence to my landing fee!!!

http://www.xtupload.com/image-5992_4E026ABD.jpg (http://www.xtupload.com/share-5992_4E026ABD.html)




thanks for the fun



cheers


david

[dspummone]

New fence, road rebuilding, funeral expenses for the poor souls that were on the fence ... lol!! Nice attempt though :D

[daspinall]

New fence, road rebuilding, funeral expenses for the poor souls that were on the fence ... lol!! Nice attempt though :D


Oh they had an unexpected funeral at sea lol

[chris34]

Lol that was a fail landing, no offense.

[tigisfat]

I almost want to say it looks like you're coming in too high. Did you get her down in time/avoid having to throttle out and go around?

He's clearly not too high. A 3 degree glideslope is almost standard. What do you think that mean thousands of feet short of the touchdown zone?

[chris34]

He's clearly not too high. A 3 degree glideslope is almost standard. What do you think that mean thousands of feet short of the touchdown zone?

You got it!

[dspummone]

He's clearly not too high.

Well sorry I don't spend my entirety of my flightsim time flying in and out of St. Maarten because there's more to the world than that small island. Based on certain aviation pictures and videos (http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2007/06/16/st-maarten-airport-the-wildest-place-in-the-world-to-watch-airliners/) I was curious to know if my interpretation of his situation was correct. Having tons of videos and pictures of low approaches into SXM doesn't help to ingrain the real approach path in anyone (who wants to see a properly executed approach when it's more fun to put out pics/videos of near death approaches? kidding).


A 3 degree glideslope is almost standard.

*sarcasm* Really?!! WOW!! Guess all my time on VATSIM shooting different ILS approaches was a complete waste.


What do you think that mean thousands of feet short of the touchdown zone?

If you actually paid attention to what I said I was guessing that he was going LONG on the touchdown, plus I preceded my statement with "almost want to say" because of my unsuredness of the situation. You're treating my original statement, while ignoring my replies, like I was a pilot newbie with no clue and that I don't appreciate. Maybe you should read peoples comments over a few times before spouting crap like that. If I had your confidence I know I wouldn't crap all over you with statements like that. I would be polite and inform you perspectives can be deceiving or simply not say anything at all.

[chris34]

No arguements in the forums, please. We are here to share info, comment on info, ask questions, and get answers.

[chris34]

Moving on, anyone else have something to say?

[daspinall]

Moving on, anyone else have something to say?


yes! this was my last shot, Carrier landing are a lot easier than trying to skip that darn fence!


http://www.xtupload.com/image-2198_4E04D8C6.jpg (http://www.xtupload.com/share-2198_4E04D8C6.html)

http://www.xtupload.com/image-FC64_4E04D8C6.jpg (http://www.xtupload.com/share-FC64_4E04D8C6.html)

[chris34]

THAT is the lowest landing I've EVER seen! :D

[dspummone]

How low can you go, Porkchop? (anyone know the reference? :D)

[chris34]

The lowest landing in real life that I have seen was literally just 5 feet above the fence, it looked like. Try beating that on a real atempt at landing!

[Smutley]

I've had enough of people blasting Sand into my Carlsberg. :(

[chris34]

:D Sorry

[chris34]

I want similar shots. Anybody have 'em?