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Discussion in 'General Open/Public Discussion' started by KickedOut, 27 Dec 2006.


  1. KickedOut

    KickedOut

    KickedOut, 27 Dec 2006
    #1
  2. Kaikou

    Kaikou

    Wow, if that isn't photoshopped, the pilot should be fired.
     
    Kaikou, 27 Dec 2006
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  3. testflight

    testflight

    air france? need we say more?
     
    testflight, 27 Dec 2006
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  4. Tbeast

    Tbeast Recruitment Officer Officer Elder

    Officer
    Not photo shopped....the place is called St. Maarten-Princess Juliana Int'l , if i remember right , the runway is short and almost all planes have to come in really low...

    http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0199561&size=L

    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5885568


    shot of the runway from a pilot view point
    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5880045

    in this pic you can see the danger sign about the planes
    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5834255



    a few people that have been on the island

    A visitor from Malaysia posted Fri January 13, 2006:
    I was in St Maarten in March of 2001 flying the R44 Police helicopter N644PD. I stood on the road underneath a landing 747 1 day, and must say, I felt as if I could touch the plane, and was a bit nervous. But it is higher than it appears. I forgot the website, but the sunset bar, near to where this photo was taken has a web cam that allows you to watch it live everyday. The 747 comes in between 4 and 6 pm every day. and it is an awesome sight to see. Also some fun is when the 74 takes off, you can stand at the end of the runway, and the jet blast is SO strong you have to hold the airport fence to stay put! I know, I tried! Cliff

    visitor from Norway posted Sun December 11, 2005:
    This is a place that should keep pilots on their
    toes; especially the 747's from Europe. The runway
    is too short for a 747 takeoff for Europe; they
    have to go for a refuel somewhere in the vicinity.
     
    Last edited: 27 Dec 2006
    Tbeast, 27 Dec 2006
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  5. Black Drop

    Black Drop Elder DragonWolf

    My wife and I went on a cruise that stopped in St Maartens, out of the 5 stops we made - this one was our favorite. Beautiful beaches, casinos, $1.00 Heineken (made available every 50 feet via little bar shacks), cobblestone streets and the architecture was amazing.

    We want to go back...but there ain't no way I'm flying in. :D
     
    Black Drop, 27 Dec 2006
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  6. Sentrosi

    Sentrosi Protocol Officer Officer

    Officer
    Gah. Not even for a dollar will I drink Heine. The name itself should warn people!

    That's the problem I have with going to Mexico for vacation; no good beer! If they have anything besides Dos Equis or Corona, they have Miller Lite. Miller freekin Lite for chrissakes! I just need to head to Germany or Ireland.

    One saving grace is down in Mexico, tequila can be had for next to nuttin.
     
    Sentrosi, 27 Dec 2006
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  7. Mignonne

    Mignonne

    i am right there with you sent!!! but you can have the worm!!
     
    Mignonne, 27 Dec 2006
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  8. Asp

    Asp Administrative Officer Officer

    Officer
    shouldn't a plane that low be causing some sort of disturbance in the water though?
    Not doubting its real, but that must be a really crap place to be on the beach when a plane comes in.
     
    Asp, 27 Dec 2006
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  9. testflight

    testflight

    thats kind of what i was thinking asp..and the dog..seems like he doesn't mind at all...my dog would be freaking right the f&*k out..something that big..and you know loud..hell..i would be freaking right the f&*K out....
     
    testflight, 27 Dec 2006
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  10. Tbeast

    Tbeast Recruitment Officer Officer Elder

    Last edited: 27 Dec 2006
    Tbeast, 27 Dec 2006
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