pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2012 This apparent disaster-waiting-to-happen is on the Island of St. Maarten. The airport has a particularly short runway that ends just 40 feet from beach, leaving large planes just barely enough room to land. So they have to come in low, directly over the beach, making it a prime destination for an afternoon of quiet, relaxing sunbathing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 12, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Pilots have to have a special license to land/take off there. It's not as unsafe as you think really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted December 12, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah, I've seen a few of these over the years from this spot. Looks like fun huh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted December 12, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Couldn't get it to play 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Couldn't get it to play Try again, I might have been reviewing it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah, I've seen a few of these over the years from this spot. Looks like fun huh? If I were a passenger, I think would be scared as heck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted December 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Try again, I might have been reviewing it too much. Still couldn't get it to work here so I went to YouTube ............... WTF!!!! It missed the perimeter fence by inches!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 12, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Skiathos is bad as well: [media=] [/media]My housemate was scared when she went there on holiday. lol Edited December 12, 2012 by Coffey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted December 12, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 12, 2012 It looks an awesome place. In fact, this picture was on the front page of Airliners.net just today.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Still couldn't get it to work here so I went to YouTube ............... WTF!!!! It missed the perimeter fence by inches!!!!! Yeah, I can't even begin to imagine what might happen if it hit that fence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfknight Posted December 12, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Glad that car was little. In my truck I would have been hit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Glad that car was little. In my truck I would have been hit Yeah, that 747 was very, very, very, very close to the ground and the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star of the Sea Posted December 12, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) This reminds me of Madeira runway! When I was cabin crew I was given the privilege of being allowed to be in the flight deck to watch one of the most difficult and dangerous landings. The most skilled Captains and First Officers were only allowed to operate on this flight. I remember thinking we weren't going to make it! It was awesome sitting with a panoramic view of what looked like a little 'crouton' in the sea and observing the skill of the crew as they brought the plane down! The original length of the runway was a mere 1600 meters! Edited December 12, 2012 by Star of the Sea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousGreek Posted December 12, 2012 #14 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If I were a passenger, I think would be scared as heck! Breathtaking from every aspect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star of the Sea Posted December 12, 2012 #15 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi Palladin! Here is a list of the most terryfying landings strips in the world and listed is St Martin and Madeira airport! http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/adventure/news-seven-scariest-landing-strips-earth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted December 12, 2012 #16 Share Posted December 12, 2012 There was a show on Discovery, or one of those channels, a few years back about the top 10 most dagerous airports... The two losted in videos above both made the list, as did Gibralter's... The Gibralter runway has traffic lights on it to stop crossing autos and a pedestrian crosswalk as well... Crazy! And those idjits that line up to be blasted by the jet exhaust are waaaaaaay to crazy for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted December 12, 2012 #17 Share Posted December 12, 2012 This is a very good video, it's about 4,5 hours long but you don't have to watch all of it, there's lots from St Maarten, and check the one at the end, St Barths. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 12, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi Palladin! Here is a list of the most terryfying landings strips in the world and listed is St Martin and Madeira airport! http://www.environme...ng-strips-earth Wow! Great list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassea Posted December 12, 2012 #19 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What is to prevent someone. From throwing something into the engine? That seems very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libstaK Posted December 12, 2012 #20 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm hoping there's an alernative route available by boat, otherwise it ain't even getting a look see on my bucket list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libstaK Posted December 12, 2012 #21 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What is to prevent someone. From throwing something into the engine? That seems very dangerous. The plane is already landing with metres to spare and the landing gear is down, it will land without engines at this point no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 12, 2012 #22 Share Posted December 12, 2012 The plane is already landing with metres to spare and the landing gear is down, it will land without engines at this point no problem. They have to reverse thrust to land there. So they won't stop in time with blown engines. lol Crazy huh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassea Posted December 12, 2012 #23 Share Posted December 12, 2012 The Greek one shows a plane driving past the people and turning around. And then taking off. There is plenty of time to throw something. Or release a bird or balloon with a stickin it. Seems very risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowBoy86x Posted December 13, 2012 #24 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Old news, this was a youtube fascination for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 13, 2012 Author #25 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Old news, this was a youtube fascination for a while now I'm well aware of that, but some people haven't seen it. Party pooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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