INN - Which Side to Sit?
Feb 10, 2015, 6:26 pm
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INN - Which Side to Sit?
Sorry, slightly OT, but it is OS.
Simple question -- which is the best side to sit into/out of INN for best views?
Simple question -- which is the best side to sit into/out of INN for best views?
Feb 11, 2015, 8:13 am
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Both sides are good - you have scenic views in all directions. It depends a bit on the wind in which direction you will land. You will mostly start/land facing westwards. So sitting on the left side gives you a bit more mountains (the very high ones in the centre of the alps.
I have no favourite side.
I have no favourite side.
Feb 11, 2015, 9:36 am
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If I had to choose I would go for the left hand side of the plane.
Agree both sides are equally good for the westerly approach, but if you end up on an easterly approach you sometimes fly past the airport and then do a steep banking left hand turn back to land.
If you were on the right hand side during this manoeuvre all you would see is a lot of sky. On the left hand side you feel you are almost touching the mountains!
Agree both sides are equally good for the westerly approach, but if you end up on an easterly approach you sometimes fly past the airport and then do a steep banking left hand turn back to land.
If you were on the right hand side during this manoeuvre all you would see is a lot of sky. On the left hand side you feel you are almost touching the mountains!
Feb 12, 2015, 4:31 am
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Approaching from the west, you have the higher mountains on the right side when you dive into the valley.
I also had that we flew along the valley from the east, passed the airport and did a sharp right turn just inside the valley. Definitely right side better in that case.
Taking off to the east, I had the Dash once do a big 270° circle to the south over the Europabrücke before we climbed over the mountains in northern direction.
Another time taking off to the east, we were just following the valley for a while - no matter on which side to sit in that case.
I'd go for the right side. Take care - if it's a Q400 you're flying, take a seat in the vey front or very back, or your view will be highly limited by the engines...
I also had that we flew along the valley from the east, passed the airport and did a sharp right turn just inside the valley. Definitely right side better in that case.
Taking off to the east, I had the Dash once do a big 270° circle to the south over the Europabrücke before we climbed over the mountains in northern direction.
Another time taking off to the east, we were just following the valley for a while - no matter on which side to sit in that case.
I'd go for the right side. Take care - if it's a Q400 you're flying, take a seat in the vey front or very back, or your view will be highly limited by the engines...
Mar 2, 2015, 10:25 am
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OP here, reporting back.
Sat on the left, but weather was very bad so couldn't see anything till moments before touchdown -- interesting in itself.
On the way out sat on left (departure to west); it was spectacular.
Thanks again for the advice.
Sat on the left, but weather was very bad so couldn't see anything till moments before touchdown -- interesting in itself.
On the way out sat on left (departure to west); it was spectacular.
Thanks again for the advice.