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Flying-D · 11-07-2012, 07:12 AM

If you check the airport on a chart (or google earth) the runway has a displaced threshold of about 500 feet at either end, presumably to account for the roadways at each end.

The pilot was crazy low even if he had been attempting to land at the end of the runway. Terrible airmanship...

RedRocker · 11-07-2012, 07:46 AM

There's also a stop sign painted on the road before crossing the flight path that was ignored by the auto. Granted, a standard stop sign would be better, but the airport rep said that type wasn't allowed due to being an obstruction.

Flying-D · 11-07-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRocker

There's also a stop sign painted on the road before crossing the flight path that was ignored by the auto. Granted, a standard stop sign would be better, but the airport rep said that type wasn't allowed due to being an obstruction.

That makes sense, but given the displaced threshold, as a driver I would be inclined to look at the runway when I stopped to avoid prop blast of departing aircraft, rather then looking for a guy to take my roof off anyway...

Shadow10 · 11-07-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying-D

That makes sense, but given the displaced threshold, as a driver I would be inclined to look at the runway when I stopped to avoid prop blast of departing aircraft, rather then looking for a guy to take my roof off anyway...

As a half smart driver, knowing that I was about to cross a runway, I would stop and take a really deliberate look around, making triple sure there were no aircraft in any direction. If I had passengers I would get them to have a good look as well. Look up and live and all that.

No False Enthusiasm · 11-08-2012, 07:24 AM

Would have been a good idea to have his landing light on...

But if the driver never looked to the left, it would have made no difference.

Pilot was a student... wonder who taught him to be so low on short final?

NFE

Heyload · 11-08-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow10

As a half smart driver, knowing that I was about to cross a runway, I would stop and take a really deliberate look around, making triple sure there were no aircraft in any direction. If I had passengers I would get them to have a good look as well. Look up and live and all that.

Clear left...clear right....clear Navy final....

I_FLY_LOW · 11-08-2012, 12:40 PM

I_FLY_LOW · 11-08-2012, 01:11 PM

Flying-D · 11-08-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow10

As a half smart driver, knowing that I was about to cross a runway, I would stop and take a really deliberate look around, making triple sure there were no aircraft in any direction. If I had passengers I would get them to have a good look as well. Look up and live and all that.

Ouch!

Shadow10 · 11-08-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Heyload

Clear left...clear right....clear Navy final....

Exactly!

Shadow10 · 11-08-2012, 05:08 PM

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One of my favourite shots!

BillsR100 · 11-09-2012, 08:01 AM

X-48 Blended Wing Body research aircraft makes 100th test flight.

I really feel as though this is the shape of things to come in the (distant) future of commercial airliners.

totally fake photoshop of what one could look like.

Shadow10 · 11-09-2012, 02:12 PM

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I really feel as though this is the shape of things to come in the (distant) future of commercial airliners.

I would say VERY distant future, if at all. It will be a very brave manufacturer and even braver commercial airline to take on something so radical. Knowing the way airlines and their investors like to save money, primarily by reducing wages, we're more likely to end up with pilotless aircraft first.

kamanya · 11-11-2012, 11:36 PM

In the world of extreme rigourous Health and Saftey, it is interesting to see some strong resitance in deference to 3rd world needs and practicality.

Kinsman · 11-12-2012, 07:55 AM

Really well done piece, and very interesting.

11-07-2012, 07:12 AM	#3781
Flying-D Just Passing Through Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Oddometer: 1,610	If you check the airport on a chart (or google earth) the runway has a displaced threshold of about 500 feet at either end, presumably to account for the roadways at each end. The pilot was crazy low even if he had been attempting to land at the end of the runway. Terrible airmanship... __________________ It's really all just stuff...and in the end, none of it means shit.

11-07-2012, 07:46 AM	#3782
RedRocker Native Texican Joined: Sep 2008 Location: N.Texas Oddometer: 4,733	There's also a stop sign painted on the road before crossing the flight path that was ignored by the auto. Granted, a standard stop sign would be better, but the airport rep said that type wasn't allowed due to being an obstruction. __________________ N. Texas "There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation."

11-11-2012, 11:36 PM	#3794
kamanya Andrew to most Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Tip of Africa Oddometer: 1,111	In the world of extreme rigourous Health and Saftey, it is interesting to see some strong resitance in deference to 3rd world needs and practicality. __________________ I often wonder where that road goes? And that, has usually made all the difference. Appologies to Mr Frost

11-12-2012, 07:55 AM	#3795
Kinsman Ribs....for her pleasure Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Bitterroot Valley, Western Montana Oddometer: 3,057	Really well done piece, and very interesting. __________________ *Chris* *Schreckendgust Field* *Florence, MT*

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11-08-2012, 07:24 AM	#3785
No False Enthusiasm a quiet adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Small Town, Texas Oddometer: 3,403	Would have been a good idea to have his landing light on... But if the driver never looked to the left, it would have made no difference. Pilot was a student... wonder who taught him to be so low on short final? NFE

11-08-2012, 12:40 PM	#3787
I_FLY_LOW Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Oddometer: 2,212

11-08-2012, 01:11 PM	#3788
I_FLY_LOW Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Oddometer: 2,212

11-09-2012, 08:01 AM	#3792
BillsR100 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Oddometer: 2,107	X-48 Blended Wing Body research aircraft makes 100th test flight. I really feel as though this is the shape of things to come in the (distant) future of commercial airliners. totally fake photoshop of what one could look like.