I have a great idea.

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I have a great idea.

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The past ten years in aviation technology has seen some great feats, from the 1000 passenger jet to the curved WAAS GPS standalone approach to that 17 year old kid who got his PPL today. And this is what's next.. with over 10 years of development.. I unveil to you,

THE CONTINUOUSLY INTO WIND RUNWAY!

Strategically placed bearings underneath the runway will allow a continually swivelling runway that will eliminate dangerous and challenging crosswind landings forever. Wind-powered weathervanes at the threshold of the runway will keep the runway aligned directly with the wind. Performance figures will be maximized. And it's really cool look..

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And from the flight deck.. an exciting day..

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Asking $5,000,000,000 OBO.
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hahaha that would be fun on a gusty day
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More simple would be the circular runway.

Of course, many float drivers haven't had to deal with cross-winds for years...
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What happens if somebody lands long and hits one of the weather vanes?
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iflyforpie wrote:More simple would be the circular runway.
Or square ones, like they used to have. Just don't hit the wind sock in the middle. :wink:
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iflyforpie wrote:More simple would be the circular runway.

Of course, many float drivers haven't had to deal with cross-winds for years...
erroneous!!! Its an almost daily occurence in some of the places I've had to go.
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Rowdy wrote:
iflyforpie wrote:More simple would be the circular runway.

Of course, many float drivers haven't had to deal with cross-winds for years...
erroneous!!! Its an almost daily occurence in some of the places I've had to go.
Daily occurrence?? Hero, he said cross-winds not cross-dressing.
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Rowdy wrote: erroneous!!! Its an almost daily occurence in some of the places I've had to go.
That's why I didn't say all or even most... :wink:
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iflyforpie wrote:
Rowdy wrote: erroneous!!! Its an almost daily occurence in some of the places I've had to go.
That's why I didn't say all or even most... :wink:
Just pullin' yer chain mate :wink:
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Daily occurrence?? Hero, he said cross-winds not cross-dressing.
They were YOUR stilletos I borrowed, so shut your mouth ya big grreeeasssssyy jet drivin' legend :goodman:
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Crosswind? What is that?
Try take offs downdwind, uphill, a gravel runway, at 8367 ft elev, overgross, at 35 degrees C...facing a mountain range... :smt040
My airport... :shock:
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Expat wrote:Crosswind? What is that?
Try take offs downdwind, uphill, a gravel runway, at 8367 ft elev, overgross, at 35 degrees C...facing a mountain range... :smt040
My airport... :shock:
Pics or Ban! :mrgreen:


...but seriously.. thats intense!! What kind of bird are you operating in and out of there?
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