It's been close to 4 years since I've been on a plane and after 42 years and 39 countries, I have never seen an airport this jam packed. I heard after COVID it was even WORSE.
I'm sitting here surrounded by about 5000 people with no seats, no room at the bar, people tripping over each other and just a loud mess. Of course everyone rushing the gate to get on first.
Today something happened for the first time in my 43 year traveling history: on my flight this morning from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Charlotte, we had an aborted landing about 10 feet off the ground and wheels ready to touchdown when the windshear alert alarm went off in the cockpit. The pilot threw the plane into full speed ahead and we quickly climbed away from the runway.
The wings were going up and down 20 feet at a time like a see saw. If we landed at that moment, I am 100% sure a wing hits the runway. The winds were ferocious.
The last 40 minutes of the flight was some of the most extreme turbulence I have dealt with and a lot of nervous people on board.
We recircled the airport and landed about 15 minutes later to the entire cabin full of passengers applauding very loudly.
My little puddle jumper from Charlotte to Lynchburg was held for 30 minutes as wind speeds exceeded safe takeoff levels.
The landing at Lynchburg was no picnic either.......
Originally Posted by scho63:
Today something happened for the first time in my 43 year traveling history: on my flight this morning from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Charlotte
Eh, that airport isn't so bad. I think it's much worse when you are at OHare... and have land in terminal C at the end... then have to go to B terminal at the other end... on the same airline. OHare can be a bitch in Chicago, for sure.
Some international airports aren't that user friendly either. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
Today something happened for the first time in my 43 year traveling history: on my flight this morning from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Charlotte, we had an aborted landing about 10 feet off the ground and wheels ready to touchdown when the windshear alert alarm went off in the cockpit. The pilot threw the plane into full speed ahead and we quickly climbed away from the runway.
The wings were going up and down 20 feet at a time like a see saw. If we landed at that moment, I am 100% sure a wing hits the runway. The winds were ferocious.
The last 40 minutes of the flight was some of the most extreme turbulence I have dealt with and a lot of nervous people on board.
We recircled the airport and landed about 15 minutes later to the entire cabin full of passengers applauding very loudly.
My little puddle jumper from Charlotte to Lynchburg was held for 30 minutes as wind speeds exceeded safe takeoff levels.
The landing at Lynchburg was no picnic either.......
Drinking to calm my nerves.
A go-around? Big deal. I've had about a dozen.
I landed in Reno a couple of weeks ago. Pilot came on and said, "Folks, it's a little windy in Reno. About 60 mph gusts. So we're going to give it a try." Lol [Reply]
Originally Posted by Donger:
A go-around? Big deal. I've had about a dozen.
I landed in Reno a couple of weeks ago. Pilot came on and said, "Folks, it's a little windy in Reno. About 60 mph gusts. So we're going to give it a try." Lol
Reno is actually an airport that needs a captain with special training because of the winds. [Reply]
Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief:
Reno is actually an airport that needs a captain with special training because of the winds.
Originally Posted by Donger:
A go-around? Big deal. I've had about a dozen.
I landed in Reno a couple of weeks ago. Pilot came on and said, "Folks, it's a little windy in Reno. About 60 mph gusts. So we're going to give it a try." Lol
I'm really glad to hear that because I was second guessing my choice to drive there in April. I want to have my own car so I can go sight seeing all over and on the way.
Originally Posted by scho63:
Today something happened for the first time in my 43 year traveling history: on my flight this morning from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Charlotte, we had an aborted landing about 10 feet off the ground and wheels ready to touchdown when the windshear alert alarm went off in the cockpit. The pilot threw the plane into full speed ahead and we quickly climbed away from the runway.
The wings were going up and down 20 feet at a time like a see saw. If we landed at that moment, I am 100% sure a wing hits the runway. The winds were ferocious.
The last 40 minutes of the flight was some of the most extreme turbulence I have dealt with and a lot of nervous people on board.
We recircled the airport and landed about 15 minutes later to the entire cabin full of passengers applauding very loudly.
My little puddle jumper from Charlotte to Lynchburg was held for 30 minutes as wind speeds exceeded safe takeoff levels.
The landing at Lynchburg was no picnic either.......
Drinking to calm my nerves.
Sounds like you got your monies worth out of that flight... [Reply]
