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General Discussion => Campfire Talk => Topic started by: boggy on January 21, 2013, 04:06:02 pm

Title: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: boggy on January 21, 2013, 04:06:02 pm

You bird brains will love this one. Not sure what this little plane is but this pilot is equal parts insane and amazing.  He's landing planes on the sides of rivers, rocky terrain, and anything that ISN'T a proper runway.  It's insane.

http://www.vid4fun.com/video_player/index.php?vid=103

Title: Re: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: AgentX on January 21, 2013, 04:25:24 pm

It's taking off again from some of those places that startles me... I know those bush pilots can put down anywhere.

Title: Re: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: REpozer on January 21, 2013, 04:32:53 pm

Looks like a Super Cub with "Tundra" tires.

That is the Alasken version of a Harley Davidson.

Skimming water helps decrease the landing distance.

Title: Re: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: Ice on January 21, 2013, 09:18:34 pm

Quote from: REpozer on January 21, 2013, 04:32:53 pm

Looks like a Super Cub with "Tundra" tires.

That is the Alasken version of a Harley Davidson.

Skimming water helps decrease the landing distance.

Down here in my neck of the woods we call them Alaskan Pick Up Trucks.

Title: Re: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: GlennF on January 21, 2013, 11:22:46 pm

http://www.break.com/index/world-record-shortest-takeoff-and-landing-457631.html

Title: Re: Landing small planes on no runways
Post by: GreenMachine on January 22, 2013, 01:06:43 am

amazing..That kind of flying can come in handy..lots of talent, hours and the right plane/setup..