PH-BMD (cn 1318) While we were still turning to lineup on runway 09 we got this spectacular view of the Samos runway and our takeoff clearance followed by a right turn out. The island in the distance belongs to Turkey. So we had to avoid Turkish airspace by making a immidiate right turn out. (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Whilst backtracking on rnw27 I'd really like to show you why Samos is such an interesting approach. Airport covered by high terrain all around, except for one side. It looks not to close but it truely is! Photo 2/2 (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Whilst backtracking on rnw27 I'd really like to show you why Samos is such an interesting approach. Airport covered by high terrain all around, except for one side. It looks not to close but it truely is! Photo 1/2 (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Turning onto rnw27 frrom the Bravo track for a backtrack followed by a rnw09 departure. Seen here lining up through the windscreen behind the F/O! (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Short finals rnw09. Followed by a smooth touchdown and some serious braking action. I dedicate this shot to Captain Bert Nijhof and First Officer Peter Magnusson + the cabin crew! Thanks again for a great ride... (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) 'Dutchbird 554 cleared to land rnw09, braking action in good.' A fantastic approach into Samos. Especially with bad weather... (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Nice overview of runway 33 as we start our backtrack to the oposite end for a rnw15 takeoff as DBR 554 to Samos, Greece. (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Overview of rnw15 at Mitilini. The wind was blowing strong over the mountains from the right causing windshear conditions. A great place to go aircraft spotting during the summer... Finepix 2800 (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) After roughly 2hr. and 40min. we were put in a holding above a VOR at FL70 due to a departing Aegan ATR from Mitilini airport. Not long afterwards we got the 'TRAFFIC TRAFFIC' alert and visuel confirmation of this ATR. (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) A nice cloud formation around Budapest at FL370. The first layer almost looks like it is made of silk. Then just slightly farther away a sudden rise of a cloud layer stretches from left to right. (more of PH-BMD)
PH-BMD (cn 1318) Turning at FL360 as the sun rises. In flight as Dutchbird 553 from Amsterdam to Mitilini, Greece. It was a great sunrise to watch... Finepix 2800 (more of PH-BMD)