@avantgame Not "common", but go-arounds happen. Not knowing the exact situation of your flight, but it doesn't have to be a drama.
-
-
-
@olufsphere I've done go-arounds before, nothing this close a call before. -
@avantgame Sounds bad. Worth to consider though, that it is a technique implemented for safety reason, and - however unpleasant - it worked -
@olufsphere yes good point! and our pilots did a great job. I'm just mad at how freaking busy heathrow is that such a thing happens -
@avantgame Agreed - close calls should never happen, really. Limits are being pushed - sometimes a bit too far. Glad everybody is safe!
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
@avantgame jet engines develop tremendous thrust but accelerate very slowly. Response to throttle control can feel quite delayed, normally. -
@hyc_symas thank you!!! :)
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
@avantgame: "Go-arounds" happen all the time. Pilots train for it from day one. It's so common there's actually a button for it. -
@rodrakic I've done go-arounds before. this was EXTREMELY close. -
@avantgame: I'm sure it was dramatic. But even airliners can "touch and go" by actually landing and taking off again. Glad everyone's OK.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame On busy days, plane can be "spaced" tightly, and if the plane in front, for some reason is slow to leave runway, you "overshoot"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame Eeeeep scary! Glad it worked out ok.@flightradar24 might be able to help with how common it is.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame Sounds terrifying. Welcome to London!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame Heathrow is a super-tight landing at busy hours. I'm not too surprised they squished you in. Unnerving, though!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame Sheesh... I'm glad you're safe. It seems pretty rare.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame Sounds terrifying. Hopefully not very commonThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
@avantgame It's rarely pleasant for the passengers though. Sorry you had to experience that. :-(Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.