I have to say that’s pretty calm for LBA! I once had to wait in the hold for 40 mins while a shed (SD330) was moved from the side of the runway where it had overturned! Another friend and colleague had such a huge sink that he applied full power to go around and the aircraft landed, plan changed thrust levers closed and aircraft wobbled to stand with a pair of shaken pilots. That was back in the late 80’s/early 90’s and the aircraft in question was the DC9
I nearly crashed here in 2008. Was on a holiday in Portugal with my parents (RIP Dad, I'm 25 now) and on the return flight, we entered our hometown's (LDS) famous crosswinds. Unknown to us our pilot was a first-time passenger pilot being co-piloted by a veteran of course... we found this out later via an air hostess' friend. (the landing got some gossip) anyway... just as the flair of the landing was executed (I had a window seat on the left of the plane so it looked like the pilot was on the centre line and applying sufficient rudder adjustments) the crosswinds were so strong and unpredictable we rolled to the left and the wing nearly smacked the concrete.... the whole plane's passengers gasped, women screamed and 1 woman shouted were all going to die I distinctly remember... but we hit the ground wheels rolling and got to a safe holt. the scariest plane experience I've ever had and I LOVE flying and aviation. just my two cents, why build an airport there!! haha
It's the old A V Roe factory and the runway was built to fly off the bombers after they were made. Why they then turned it into an airport is beyond me!
As previously said it was an aircraft factory during WW2, the aircraft were pushed outside and one of the famous ATS girls would jump in and fly it to a bomber base, nobody ever had the thought of coming back, after the war it was adopted by the RAF and later by Leeds Bradford city council, back in the day it was a standard three runway RAF base but as usual (Birmingham) the space available meant that the only runway they could extend sufficiently was the one that was out of wind.
Excellent Jonathan...did you just plan to go to this airport knowing how bad the winds were going to be in West Yorkshire? Is this video not on Leeds and Bradfords local news website yet?.
Many thanks mate. I was in Doncaster over the weekend and had to pick up a gearbox for the car early Mon morn from Birmingham. So on the way back I planned to stop off at LBA know how strong the wind would be. I dont think so haha.
@@JonathanWinton123 oh boy, can you imagine someone being able to listen to you at work? That would creep me out. 😁 I remember I was flying back on United one time and you could hear the pilots talking to the air traffic controllers through one of their radio stations on the headset
I have to say that’s pretty calm for LBA! I once had to wait in the hold for 40 mins while a shed (SD330) was moved from the side of the runway where it had overturned! Another friend and colleague had such a huge sink that he applied full power to go around and the aircraft landed, plan changed thrust levers closed and aircraft wobbled to stand with a pair of shaken pilots. That was back in the late 80’s/early 90’s and the aircraft in question was the DC9
Nice story, thanks for sharing.
Nice footage from this windy day, love those go-around shots!
Thanks mate, same here I was chuffed to get them.
Extremely stunning footage! Nice work buddy
Thansk so much for watching it mate.
The cross wind landings and go-arounds make this one of your best compilations, so far. Liked a lot!
That is very kind of you mate. Thankyou very much for your comment .
Nice work Jon, I love watching your crosswind videos. Liked!
Thanks so much Archie. That is very kind of you mate. Cheers.
I loved seeing the go arounds!! Spectacular compilation, masterpiece! :)
Thanks very much Mylos, they were brilliant to film. Cheers :)
Fantastic footage
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Jon! Really wish I'd gone up there now!
You should have come along mate wouldve been good.
Fantastic selection of go arounds! Will have to get to LBA on a windy day!
Absolutely, its well worth it mate. Thanks very much for watching.
Brilliant video, love the go arounds, you've inspired me to do some approaches to this airport in my simulator! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your comment. I hope you enjoyed doing that on the simulator.
just a tad windy haha! Great video as usual Jonathan
Just a bit haha. Many thanks for watching mate.
Amazing footage! Super cool! Liked!
Many thanks for watching mate.
very cool crosswind footage :)
Thank'you very much :)
Incredible stuff!
Thanks Casey
Superb captures Jonathan.
Cheers mate
Fabulous video matey! Cracking windy landings! Liked for sure
Thanks mate. It was a great day for them. Cheers.
Nice Video Jonathan. A lot of go arounds, hahaha.
Cheers Dan, yup there were plenty haha.
Airplane crosswinds are tricky hard last week and learn together and last day start work
They are fun to watch
That sure was very windy, nice footage Jonathan!
It certainly was. Thanks for watching mate
Superb video
Cheers
I nearly crashed here in 2008. Was on a holiday in Portugal with my parents (RIP Dad, I'm 25 now) and on the return flight, we entered our hometown's (LDS) famous crosswinds. Unknown to us our pilot was a first-time passenger pilot being co-piloted by a veteran of course... we found this out later via an air hostess' friend. (the landing got some gossip) anyway... just as the flair of the landing was executed (I had a window seat on the left of the plane so it looked like the pilot was on the centre line and applying sufficient rudder adjustments) the crosswinds were so strong and unpredictable we rolled to the left and the wing nearly smacked the concrete.... the whole plane's passengers gasped, women screamed and 1 woman shouted were all going to die I distinctly remember... but we hit the ground wheels rolling and got to a safe holt. the scariest plane experience I've ever had and I LOVE flying and aviation. just my two cents, why build an airport there!! haha
Leeds is a great airport. Thanks for watching.
It's the old A V Roe factory and the runway was built to fly off the bombers after they were made. Why they then turned it into an airport is beyond me!
As previously said it was an aircraft factory during WW2, the aircraft were pushed outside and one of the famous ATS girls would jump in and fly it to a bomber base, nobody ever had the thought of coming back, after the war it was adopted by the RAF and later by Leeds Bradford city council, back in the day it was a standard three runway RAF base but as usual (Birmingham) the space available meant that the only runway they could extend sufficiently was the one that was out of wind.
Landed there today. Seemed ok, but bumpy through the clouds
Nice one, it can be fun when the weather is bad.
Excellent Jonathan...did you just plan to go to this airport knowing how bad the winds were going to be in West Yorkshire? Is this video not on Leeds and Bradfords local news website yet?.
Many thanks mate. I was in Doncaster over the weekend and had to pick up a gearbox for the car early Mon morn from Birmingham. So on the way back I planned to stop off at LBA know how strong the wind would be.
I dont think so haha.
Jet2 know how it's done
Here here. Not 1 go around from them all day. #Pros
How are you tapping into the Air Traffic Control Tower?
You can listen to atc using an airband scanner.
@@JonathanWinton123 oh boy, can you imagine someone being able to listen to you at work? That would creep me out. 😁
I remember I was flying back on United one time and you could hear the pilots talking to the air traffic controllers through one of their radio stations on the headset
Is EI-FZH there?
FZR and FZK