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Flightradar 24 storm watchers

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liveforsummer · 16/02/2022 15:49

So we've got Dudley today and tomorrow and Eunice on Friday so thought I'd start a thread. Dudley has barely hit here in Edinburgh and already there's a flight from LHR struggling to land.

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liveforsummer · 18/02/2022 11:01

@Pennox

why do some abort early (wind shear?) and some have a go?

This is fascinating btw pilots of MN!

Looks like pure luck. The hot on big jet said there was a lull just as that Budapest flight came in and it got down on its 3rd attempt. The couple before him had no chance
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RestingMurderousFace · 18/02/2022 11:01

Wonder if the pilots love the challenge of these conditions, or do they think ‘oh shit’ like the rest of us? 😆

TheDogsMother · 18/02/2022 11:02

Anyone watching those live landings at Heathrow (YouTube). They are terrifying

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EduCated · 18/02/2022 11:02

Ah thanks, was trying to find it in the airport!

Family member is supposed to be flying out for the trip of a lifetime at 12. Looks like take offs are going slightly better?

FuglyHouse · 18/02/2022 11:02

@Ocsetldil

Can we all have a communal cheer and clap when a plane does actually manage to land?
I applauded the Budapest flight that just landed on third attempt!
bunnypenny · 18/02/2022 11:02

😱 my husband’s a pilot and is landing in LGW in about an hour. This is making me v uneasy!!

feb21 · 18/02/2022 11:02

@Maerchentante

Next one's from Nassau, just flown overhead
That's aborted, am I right?
Maerchentante · 18/02/2022 11:02

Seems to be climbing again

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liveforsummer · 18/02/2022 11:03

Arrivals board at Bristol showing the Paris flights expected at 11.14 now, goalposts keep moving

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Appalonia · 18/02/2022 11:04

I'd hate to be a passenger on one of those flights, must be terrifying!

mrsoverall2 · 18/02/2022 11:04

My friend is coming in this evening from Paris to Manchester. I'm scared for her. What do we think that'll be like?

LittleSnakes · 18/02/2022 11:04

Maybe they’re expecting a lull in wind at 11:14.

EduCated · 18/02/2022 11:05

Come on Lisbon!

Maerchentante · 18/02/2022 11:05

Lisbon seems a tad high for landing

RoseAndRose · 18/02/2022 11:05

@LittleSnakes

Maybe they’re expecting a lull in wind at 11:14.
That's very precise!!
Maerchentante · 18/02/2022 11:06

Beirut aborted very early as in over Richmond

EduCated · 18/02/2022 11:06

So close! Those poor people.

Pennox · 18/02/2022 11:06

Lisbon gone!

FairyLightQueen · 18/02/2022 11:06

Ooof that Lisbon plane into London only just missed.

Mindgone · 18/02/2022 11:07

Thanks very much 😊

Namechangeagain84 · 18/02/2022 11:07

These live landings are brill!

PurpleHollyhocks · 18/02/2022 11:07

There is really no need to be scared. It will be unpleasant for passengers but safety measures are such there is little risk.

boilingstormyseas · 18/02/2022 11:07

With all these flights not being able to land, at which stage does Heathrow say this is enough, the winds are too strong and close?

CaveMum · 18/02/2022 11:07

Lisbon looks like he's heading elsewhere.

Ocsetldil · 18/02/2022 11:07

That was the third attempt, wasn’t it?