upnorth Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The water at the beach actually looks remarkably calm for having a 747 come in low right over it. You'd think more turbulance would be seen on the water's surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Agree that the wing flex is pretty big but the flaps would suggest a landing config! Anyone e-mailed the photographer to ask for more info? Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Looking at the other people in the shot, there's a big 747 coming down in front of them yet many seem to be looking the other way. I agree with you Jon, I'm sure that those people would be hitting the deck big time with a Cessna 172 that low, let alone a 747! By the looks of it, the tail end of the fuselage would probably take out the fence at that sink rate (guesstimate), no shadow either...it's a very clever fake I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) I don't think it's photoshopped Wing flex, the flaps and slats are set for landing, the time when any wing is giving the most lift it can. Plus, the pilot has probably just pulled a little since the AoA is low. There is a shadow, it's underneath the aircraft. There is also a difference in the reflections on the underside of the fuselage between the beach area and the road. There is also turbulence in the water, two trails of disturbed water marking the jet efflux are clearly visible. The worst of the turbulence and shockwave effects would be much further behind the jet imo. And as for the fence, a 747 couldn't flatten that if it tried, they are way too tall to hit that with the undercarriage extended! I would imagine a lot of the spectators are in the middle of turning away and ducking, since that would be F-loud and quite scary Jen. Edited March 28, 2008 by desmojen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 If it's real, then surely he's landing VERY short! I temper this opinion with the fact that I am not a pilot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mullen Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Not photoshopped 747 Landing - St.Maarten and the Landing St. Maarten from Cockpit The blurb says it is a 747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miduppergunner Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I think it is certainly debatable - anyone who is going to go to the trouble of photoshopping that would certainly add shadows and turbulence etc. on the water, as this is not particularly difficult. There is low contrast from the light point of view throughout the picture. If this is a usual occurrence then presumably there are may like pictures - and presumably it is well known among the pilots?? Perhaps the regularity of this explains the lack of interest of the people nearby?? I must admit the pilot has cut if very fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousA667 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 If it's real, then surely he's landing VERY short! I temper this opinion with the fact that I am not a pilot! If the runway is short then they would be looking to get the wheels right on the threshold. Normally you aim at the threshold with a view to touching down just beyond the keys. It looks short but as long as you are on the hard surface you don't mind. peebeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Nope gang, that's real. There are lots and lots of photos just like it. I believe it was taken from a hotel balcony if memory serves. Absolutely real. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris harte Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Has everyone missed the obvious. There is a sign that says danger low flying aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Nope it's real, a member of my family has been there quite recently and video'd aircraft landing and thats exactly how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J35 Draken Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Never a fake. Would love to go there, must be a hell of an experience sitting under a landing 747! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Just had a look at this airport on Google Earth. There are actually 2 airports on the Island with the one where the 747 is landing being the most southern. Both ends of the runway are extremely close to water! There are a number of pictures on google earth worth a look, just click on the camera symbols. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avro683 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Yeah but this ones on the tarmac and not the grass and ofcourse its a 747, not as beautiful as a 707, but just as yummy Bex But neither are as yummy as the VC10. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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