This livestream of planes landing in a storm has derailed our day
byMaster9-
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'That's a pilot with finesse, innit.'This livestream of planes landing in a storm has derailed our day
Big Jet TV
Landing a jetliner in a strong crosswind
is no joke, as any pilot (or passenger) can attest. If you crank those
winds up to 60-70 MPH plus, then you have not only a supreme test of
pilot skill, but pure YouTube entertainment. A site called Big Jet TV
has 90,000-plus people watching the butt-puckering action as planes
crab in nearly sideways, engines howling, trying to get down on London
Heathrow runway 27L
.
The commentary itself is pure entertainment, with the announcer doing
his utmost to keep his gear and himself from blowing away. It's become a
notable enough happening that he's even fielding requests for
interviews from the BBC and other media outlets. It can be a bit hard to
watch at times and is not recommended for anyone squeamish about flying
— tune in above, if you dare.
