PHL 26 Approach

BobDDuck

BobDDuck

Island Bus Driver
Yes, I know there is a youtube section, but I took this myself. I got a new camera and it has VIDEO mode! Wahoo. All ya need is an interesting approach and some dramatic music and you are good to go.

Things to keep in mind...

Obviously, I was in the jumpseat when I took this as I would never film during a leg I was working.

The camera just APPEARS to be sitting up on the glare shield on the captain's side because the FO was busy flying. Of course the FO couldn't actually be flying because it's a landing on 26 in PHL which per our FOM is limited to captain's only.

Yes, those cranes really are that close to the airplane. It's just part of landing on 26.

We really weren't as far to the right of the center line on roll out as it looks. We were in fact to the right (due to the 15 knot crosswind unexpectedly disappearing at 10 feet.


So, now you know (and knowing is half the battle)... enjoy.

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Niiice, Very Nice.........

...and so much for the electronics below xx,xxx;)
 
Ive sat through that approach many times, usually from UNV-PHL on awac.

Good Vid, you can see alot of stuff if you know anything about the area. We came in there about the 3rd of July and you could see alot of fireworks over the water from the city. Pretty badass.
 
Just did that approach tonight. Neat to see what it looks like in the daytime.

The first time my SIC did it he didn't realize the localizer was offset a little. When we popped out of the clouds and he wasn't lined up with the runway he was like "Man, do I really suck this bad?!" :)
 
Cool Video. That's my favorite part of flying into PHL all of the time...landing on 26 and 35. Much more interesting than 27R, especially when you have a good crosswind and are at max landing weight!
 
Ahhh, the USS Saipan!:) It he first ship that comes into view at the Navy Yard. Looks like a mini-carrier. I apent about 8 months of my life on that ship. Decomissioned last year.:(
 
H46Bubba said:
Ahhh, the USS Saipan!:) It he first ship that comes into view at the Navy Yard. Looks like a mini-carrier. I apent about 8 months of my life on that ship. Decomissioned last year.:(
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Yeah, the Kidd(DDG-993) and the Detroit(AOE-4) are both in there too. That was mine and my wifes boat...sad to see it just rotting away in there.
 
nice vid! I'm fond of that approach..see it all the time except to 27R instead. Its a nice view in the evening if the weather is nice..flying right over the Walt Whitman and seeing all the sports stadiums to your right as well. Thanks for posting!
 
Great vid! After flying in and out of PHL for almost 2 years every week it's nice to finally see an approach from the front!
 
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