Dubai: An Etihad A380 braved strong winds on Saturday, February 15, while attempting to land in the UK.
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A video of the landing, posted on Youtube, shows the world’s largest commercial passenger plane negotiating crosswinds as it was approaching the runway.
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In the video, Etihad pilots are seen braving the maddening winds. The A380 can be seen pressing through the stubborn winds as gingerly descends upon the run-way. The pilots pulled off a rather classy side-ways landing, steering a little away from the run-way onto the green path.
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Indeed it is always fascinating to see an A-380 up close and front. And when this massive piece of machinery tackles stubborn winds, looking every bit like its dancing in the air before it makes the landing – it is a sight to behold.
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And then you are in awe of the skill of the pilot who maneuvers and tackles the winds, meeting them head on, in all confidence, just so he can make a safe landing. Commendable it is.
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“Nailed it. Great landing!,” said a Youtube commenter.
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The behemoth of the skies, weighing around 1.26 million pounds, was buffeted by strong winds as it was coming in to land at London’s Heathrow International Airport.
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Severe weather warnings are in place for much of the UK over the weekend, with Storm Dennis kicking up 144 km/h (90mph) winds and brought heavy rain, causing flooding in several areas of the country.
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“Good job landing gear engineers. Heck of a side load. At about 00:25 you can see a secondary puff of smoke as the rear mains finish skidding to a straight track again,” commented another.
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A spokesperson of Etihad, based in Abu Dhabi, confirmed the video was authentic, adding that the A380 flew from Abu Dhabi to London.
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After the A380 landed, it vacated left towards the terminal where Etihad is based at London’s Heathrow airport.
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When landing in a crosswind — meaning there is wind traveling not parallel to the runway — it is sometimes necessary to “crab” a plane.
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