Irma

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Irma
« on: September 05, 2017, 10:35:32 PM »
So take a peek at the TAF at 07Z....

TNCM 060126Z 0601/0624 04018KT P6SM VCSH BKN017
     FM060300 01025G35KT P6SM -SHRA VCSH SCT015 BKN060 OVC080
     FM060500 33055G75KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC060
    FM060700 300140G160KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030
     FM061100 26090G120KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030
     FM061700 20055G75KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050

"CRAZY ONE, wind 300 at 140, gusts 160, runway 28, cleared to land...."

OUCH!

Thoughts and prayers to all affected by Harvey, Irma, and whatever else is coming.
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Re: Irma
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2017, 11:07:14 PM »
With a call sign like that they are going for runway 10.
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Re: Irma
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2017, 09:28:17 AM »
Depending on their type & approach speed, they might be landing on 10 tail-first!
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Re: Irma
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2017, 12:46:57 PM »
Depending on their type & approach speed, they might be landing on 10 tail-first!

Do that in a conventional gear for style points.

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Re: Irma
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2017, 06:24:27 PM »
Would a tricycle be nicknamed a "nose-dragger" in this case?
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Re: Irma
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2017, 07:59:20 PM »
With a call sign like that they are going for runway 10.

With a callsign like that, you're doing touch'n'gos or low approaches and remaining in the pattern for the duration!

Also, note that Jose is right behind Irma, with Katia coming in from the opposite side of the Gulf!  :o

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Re: Irma
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2017, 09:08:08 AM »
Would a tricycle be nicknamed a "nose-dragger" in this case?

Likely more along the lines of "not long for this world." :-)