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Odd
Posted: 03 Aug 2020, 19:46
by Filonian
Just had a strange occurrence. AIG Boeing 757-200rr Jet 2 landing at Leeds was told to contact groud when still 5 miles out.
Wheels never touched ground until over the runway.
I must take more water with it.
Graham
Re: Odd
Posted: 04 Aug 2020, 13:59
by Airspeed
What worries me most, is that you heard this when you don't have an airband radio, Graham.
Maybe they were testing secret long-legged undercarriage?
Possibly just wanted to know whether they wanted a latte or cappuccino when they got down?
Re: Odd
Posted: 04 Aug 2020, 16:40
by 511Flyer
Over the runway is the best place for the wheels to touch the ground.
Re: Odd
Posted: 04 Aug 2020, 18:32
by Filonian
511Flyer wrote: ↑04 Aug 2020, 16:40
Over the runway is the best place for the wheels to touch the ground.
Agreed, but 5 to 10 miles out - being given permission to land followed shortly by "contact ground"
Graham