Pilot on approach to Tokyo during earthquake

[js]

I just read this report Written by a Delta pilot on approach to Tokyo during earthquake and it makes for yet another useful (and scary) perspective on recent events in Japan.

I hope someone else finds it interesting.

 

[tuapekastar]

I hope someone else finds it interesting.

I did. Thanks for posting.

 

[TonyHancock]

I did. Thanks for posting.

Me too, thank you.

 

[awilcockson]

Very intersting read, I hadn't even thought about getting the planes down.

btw, the comments section in that link is a gold mine of interesting links. My favourite so far is this youtube video, bet the guy had a stiff drink when he went home! YouTube - A tough day at JFK control tower Kennedy ground funny ATC

 

[awilcockson]

Slightly OT, but if anyone wants to see an awesome display of cool and calm piloting and ATC'ing, then download and listen to/watch this:

http://www.xavius.com/Egf230.zip

Don't be scared by the .exe file, it's a Lotus Screen Cam capture showing the ORD ATC display during the emergency. Got to love the conversation between the pilot and controller at the end.