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Message posted by Janw on 02�May�2006 at 1:07am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Janw

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Quote: Originally posted by BoltonLynda on 27 April 2006

Quote: Originally posted by MARK D on 27 April 2006

is it true that when the plane aproaches corfu airport the plane fly's parallel to corfu town then circles back on it,s self almost skimming the sea

Yep!

I'm with you Lynda

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Quote: Originally posted by Bruce&Maria on 01 May 2006

Hi, Anybody landed at Gibraltar Airport we are going next week..you know how much I like flying...NOT.

Isn't that the one you parachute into?

Looks a small airport, (water at both ends of the runway, and perhaps a little similar to Corfu) but not too scary.......I'm sure you'll be fine!

http://www.gibnet.com/airport/index.htm, http://www.karneyonline.com/travel/gibraltar/photos/101-0155_IMG.JPG, http://www.karneyonline.com/travel/gibraltar/photos/101-0153_IMG.JPG

Message posted by Blue Chairs on 02�May�2006 at 10:38am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

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Oh I was quite worried when first read this thread but sounds like the approach to Kefalonia, so managed that ok! The good thing is if you dare to look you do get to see some great views of the island you're staing at, the first time we went to Corfu (1985) it was night flight so I didn't see them the first time! lol

Message posted by MartynG on 02�May�2006 at 11:42am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

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Corfu

Hi

The southern approach to Corfu airport is over the sea - best if you sit on the port (left side) of the plane so that you can see the island, the buildings and the colours in the sea close to the shore. It does feel as if you are going to land on the water - but fear not!

The northern approach is over gouvia marina and then Corfu town. On the approach it feels as if you can touch the buildings!

Either way, the runway is relatively short and bumpy, so be prepared for some heavy braking and reverse thrust once you are down.

Martyn

Message posted by ecotrails on 02�May�2006 at 11:56am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

ecotrails

Corfu

What do you call the cafe with the viewpoint over the runway at the top of Kanoni, I love to sit there with a beer and watch all the flights come in and land below me.

Ian

Message posted by Guest on 02�May�2006 at 12:47pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

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Quote: Originally posted by Bruce&Maria on 01 May 2006

Hi, Anybody landed at Gibraltar Airport we are going next week..you know how much I like flying...NOT.

Bruce

Hey,

I have flew into gibralta, it was years ago thou, the runway is very small one of the smallest (im not sure if its the smallest in europe or were ever LOL)

But its all good lying is part of your holiday lol!!

Message posted by Mick&shirley on 02�May�2006 at 1:41pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

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Corfu

Apparently pilots have to have a certain certification to fly in and out of Corfu, particularly on leaving as the take off involves an early bank to the left if taking off to the north bacause of Pantokrator.

Message posted by Sailor on 02�May�2006 at 1:54pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

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Quote: Originally posted by Sailor on 28 April 2006

Another airport which is slightly traumatic to land on, is at Gibraltar, both ends lead out into water, so it makes no difference which way you are coming in, or going out. You fly in over water, and take off over water. Again, it is to stop as quick as you can.

So Corfu Airport, minor detail compared to some around the world.

Bruce, you wanted to know about Gibraltar Airport, then here you go. Also if you have it, take a look at Google Earth and zoom in on Gibraltar, it gives a wonderful shot of the Rock and its airport.

Yeia mas, Chris.

Message posted by Chipping on 02�May�2006 at 3:03pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Chipping

Corfu

Another interesting one was Madiera - prefaced by the pilot announcing "don't worry this is one of the most practised landings in the book!"

Message posted by Sailor on 02�May�2006 at 5:42pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Sailor

Madeira, and it is on stilts, so that they could extend the runway, and the other end has a huge turning pan, which parts of the aircraft swing over the edge as it turns.

Yeia mas, Chris

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