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To: Mr Ramsbotham
At this point I'm really much better, though landings bother me somewhat.

Take-offs bother me more. I'm never really sure that damned thing will actually get into the air. Once it's in the air, I stop worrying.

I'm certain it will eventually come down...

44 posted on 06/06/2009 10:34:44 AM PDT by null and void (We are now in day 138 of our national holiday from reality.)
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To: null and void
Take-offs bother me more. I'm never really sure that damned thing will actually get into the air. Once it's in the air, I stop worrying.

The only ones that bother me, landings or take-offs, is into/out of San Diego, in an MD-80 Even Dallas Love, where the usual approach takes you kinda near downtown Dallas, is nothing compared to San Diego. Landing pattern goes below level of buildings, and not that far from them and the runway is short, and angled such that you get closer to the terminal area as you land, there is only about 150 yards of overrun and the fence is pretty much "right there", maybe another 50 yards. At least on take off, it's only the short runway, heavy aircraft, and noise-abatement. If you prang at that (NW) end of the runway, at least they'll always be plenty of Marines to help with the aftermath, since Marine Corps Recruit Depot- San Diego borders that end of the runway.

129 posted on 06/06/2009 4:32:24 PM PDT by El Gato ("The Second Amendment is the RESET button of the United States Constitution." -- Doug McKay)
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