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KevinS
Senior Insider
Re: Landing at SAB
The one time I flew out of Saba was on a Twin Otter with a light load of two passengers, two crew, and minimal luggage. The takeoff was on runway 12, and my memory is that the aircraft was in the air by the time that we passed the taxiway by the control tower. I don't remember any drop after passing over the end of the runway.
The one time I flew out of Saba was on a Twin Otter with a light load of two passengers, two crew, and minimal luggage. The takeoff was on runway 12, and my memory is that the aircraft was in the air by the time that we passed the taxiway by the control tower. I don't remember any drop after passing over the end of the runway.
Theresa
Senior Insider
Re: Landing at SAB
Nope, no drop on the way out. The way in was a little funky. Crosswinds prevented us from landing on the first pass, so off to Statia we went. One of the pilots explained what happened, said there was a good chance we wouldn't land on the retry, and then tried again. Although we landed, it was clear they were ready to pull up and head back to SXM.
Nope, no drop on the way out. The way in was a little funky. Crosswinds prevented us from landing on the first pass, so off to Statia we went. One of the pilots explained what happened, said there was a good chance we wouldn't land on the retry, and then tried again. Although we landed, it was clear they were ready to pull up and head back to SXM.
onebigdawg53
Senior Insider
Re: Landing at SAB
B-52's built 50+ years ago are still flying. If Winair is willing and able to spend the money to refurbish them, they can fly safely for a lot more years.
At some of the Air Shows we have around here there are trimotor planes from the 1930's that are still flying safely and looking like the day they came out of the factory. The Otter is a hardy aircraft, with proper maintenance and retrofits they can continue flying safely for many more years.
B-52's built 50+ years ago are still flying. If Winair is willing and able to spend the money to refurbish them, they can fly safely for a lot more years.
At some of the Air Shows we have around here there are trimotor planes from the 1930's that are still flying safely and looking like the day they came out of the factory. The Otter is a hardy aircraft, with proper maintenance and retrofits they can continue flying safely for many more years.
Voosh
Senior Insider
Re: Landing at SAB
But I've never heard a Twin Otter called a Love Shack. LOL.
Just outside of Detroit, at Willow Run airport (KYIP), is the Yankee Air Force museum. The museum suffered severe fire damage a few years ago. It's a big, commercial airport and the damage was contained to one building. Many members keep their vintage planes at the airport and fly them all over the country. A little TLC can go a long ways. They even have a real B52 outside with some of their other stationary collection. Damn, those things are huge.
http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org
But I've never heard a Twin Otter called a Love Shack. LOL.
Just outside of Detroit, at Willow Run airport (KYIP), is the Yankee Air Force museum. The museum suffered severe fire damage a few years ago. It's a big, commercial airport and the damage was contained to one building. Many members keep their vintage planes at the airport and fly them all over the country. A little TLC can go a long ways. They even have a real B52 outside with some of their other stationary collection. Damn, those things are huge.
http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org
salinebeach1
SBH Member
Re: Landing at SAB
I have only been to Saba once when on Winair and we had a pit stop to drop off two passengers on the way to SBH. I love flying and have never been nervous...til then! Landing was pretty exciting and the runway length and location was quite an experience. The nerves were tested upon take off. Yes we dropped a bit at the end but quickly lifted and all was well. I love telling people about our detour to Saba's runway!
I have only been to Saba once when on Winair and we had a pit stop to drop off two passengers on the way to SBH. I love flying and have never been nervous...til then! Landing was pretty exciting and the runway length and location was quite an experience. The nerves were tested upon take off. Yes we dropped a bit at the end but quickly lifted and all was well. I love telling people about our detour to Saba's runway!
