Wild Descent, Approach And Landing

[Grahame Hutchison]

This pilot unloads five jumpers from a twin, and then enters a steep spiral dive straight down to the runway. The approach is amazing, and as he taxis back to the hanger, two of the skydivers make their landing. He beat them to the ground.

Love it ...

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=20a_1355531018

[Mick F]

Interesting approach! But as for the descent, just go onto YouTube and search for Pilatus Porter Skydive. That'll bring up some interesting results, ;-). Few there of the Porter completely vertical dropping down with the skydivers.

Mick

[Philip Argy]

Was he ever lined up for the runway before touchdown? With such a steep banking angle on final approach I was sure the wing tip would touch the ground before any wheel!

[David N]

Originally Posted by Philip Argy

Was he ever lined up for the runway before touchdown?

Basically No

View from the ground

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d7d_1355730953

[Adam G]

Ah the fun of meat bombing ops - I miss those days!

[Philip Argy]

Originally Posted by David N

View from the ground

The tail wheel didn't even touch the ground before the video ended!