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Old 05-03-08, 09:31 AM   #1
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Default Wow!!! what a landing

I found this video of a belly landing



Edit: Also this one
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Old 05-03-08, 09:54 AM   #2
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Can't beat that for a belly landing. Very classy.
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Old 05-03-08, 09:55 AM   #3
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Given the circumstances that pilot did a perfect job.
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Old 05-03-08, 09:58 AM   #4
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My god, i don't think i've ever applauded a you tube video before!
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Old 05-03-08, 01:23 PM   #5
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Thats really SUPERB flying there, I've seen some good landings but damn... that was just amazing.
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Old 05-03-08, 01:23 PM   #6
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going a bit further back into history

B17 Belly land:



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Old 05-03-08, 01:27 PM   #7
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I bet the pilot did not need his seat belts for that landing. I am sure the pilot's butt cheeks were clinching hard enough.

A most excellent landing.
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Old 05-04-08, 01:55 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by HunterICX
going a bit further back into history

B17 Belly land:



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Also a great one
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Old 05-04-08, 06:08 AM   #9
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Some amazing flying skills on view there

Hunter......you should take note and learn
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