ShinKazama88 9 Posted August 14, 2009 here's the link. The video is taken from MSNBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted August 14, 2009 Well, that answers some questions.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted August 14, 2009 Interesting. There have been these sorts of collisions before where a 'high wing' and 'low wing' aircraft don't see each other because each is in the other's blind spot. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar512 1,350 Posted August 14, 2009 That area can get congested, as there's TCAs for three major airports, and one for Teteboro, as well. Hell, the approach for runway 29 into EWR goes RIGHT OVER the statue of Liberty Have you ever flown into EWR, Harold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted August 14, 2009 Too many times to count...I hate that whole section of the country because of the congestion. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted August 15, 2009 It must of been difficult to spot the chopper... you get a nice strobe effect, over reflect water... ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar512 1,350 Posted August 15, 2009 It must of been difficult to spot the chopper... you get a nice strobe effect, over reflect water... ugh. DWC, when flying over the Hudson, one is squeezed into a corridor 600 feet tall. You can't go below 500 feet, and you can't go above 1100 (TCA restrictions). Now, factor in all the fling-wing traffic coming out of Manhattan, and you'll see why it's almost a miracle that this sort of tragedy doesn't occur more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr.Viper 131 Posted August 15, 2009 one is squeezed into a corridor 600 feet tall. You can't go below 500 feet, and you can't go above 1100 Kinda the same pattern we have around Moscow. You can't fly over the city, so the only way to get to the other side is to keep strictly over a road that goes round Moscow in a circle. Only clockwise path is allowed, atlitiude limits roughly the same, chat with ATCs of 3 major airfields while trying to keep away from power lines which pop up below, because the city is on hills and airfied weather staions are at a distance from it, so given pressure and altitude aren't always 100% safe. Oh, and direction limit and restricted city airspace do not apply to rescue choppers than can fly as they please + on occasion one of the airfields has their airliners on final approach pattern at 1000ft right above your head. I've been there once and I want another go... such a thrill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted August 16, 2009 DWC, when flying over the Hudson, one is squeezed into a corridor 600 feet tall. You can't go below 500 feet, and you can't go above 1100 (TCA restrictions). Now, factor in all the fling-wing traffic coming out of Manhattan, and you'll see why it's almost a miracle that this sort of tragedy doesn't occur more often. Don't worry, I flew it back in 2001. Lot's of traffic. Getting passed on the left Getting passed on the right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
