16-08-2005, 07:06 AM
I've seen applause when:
1. Speedbird 747 got hit by cross-wind on landing, caused aircraft to tip dangerously on touchdown, almost hit an engine - much applause after. (same
aircraft also had problems leaving Montreal due to weather and a "problem" with one reverse thruster).
2. Air Canada L1011-500 on touch-down in Edmonton after doing a missed approach due to a problem with the flaps. High-speed landing, with fire
equipment lining the runway - after stopping, much applause. Informed aircraft this flight was terminating in Edmonton (it should have carried on to
Vancouver)
3. British Airways Trident on touch-down at London Heathrow after being told that the landing had been done completely automatic by the onboard computers
4. Empress DC-8 on touchdown in Amsterdam ater a long flight, delayed four hours to start - applause probably because they were finally there
1. Speedbird 747 got hit by cross-wind on landing, caused aircraft to tip dangerously on touchdown, almost hit an engine - much applause after. (same
aircraft also had problems leaving Montreal due to weather and a "problem" with one reverse thruster).
2. Air Canada L1011-500 on touch-down in Edmonton after doing a missed approach due to a problem with the flaps. High-speed landing, with fire
equipment lining the runway - after stopping, much applause. Informed aircraft this flight was terminating in Edmonton (it should have carried on to
Vancouver)
3. British Airways Trident on touch-down at London Heathrow after being told that the landing had been done completely automatic by the onboard computers
4. Empress DC-8 on touchdown in Amsterdam ater a long flight, delayed four hours to start - applause probably because they were finally there