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St Barth's Airport - rated third most dangerous in the world
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St Barth's Airport - rated third most dangerous in the world
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From our anchorage we can see planes coming in on final approach at
what looks to be a fairly steep ange of descent over a hill top.
Yesterday we went out to the airport to rent a car for the day and I
couldn't believe just how difficult an approach it is. Planes always
land into the east against the prevailing trade winds. The western
end of the runway, where they first touch down, is at the bottom of a
steep hill. At the top of the hill is a small traffic circle with a
large cross over to the side of the road which marks the spot of a
crash in 2001.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/WinAi...ada/2003400/L/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustaf_III_Airport
Better to come here by boat I think.
I freaking love Twin Otters! Excellent jump aircraft. My favorite is the Caribou, you and 50
of your friedns to 12,500 feet in about 25 minutes. We used to Bou's when we were attempting
the Virginia state record skydive about 20 odd years ago. We only got 85 out of 100 when one
of the Bou's popped a jug.
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