Originally Posted by
pwrdwnsys_*immed
Actually it is a displaced threshold. and starting your takeoff from there is not a problem.
I'm looking forward to my opportunity to be stupid there in November
The area is painted with yellow chevrons which represents a blast pad. A displaced threshold is marked with white arrows. Technically the B6 pilot was in a restricted area but looking at my unposted pics, many planes used the blast pad. There could be an exception at the airport that permits this. In the video where I was behind the Insel Air MD82, the pilots used as much pavement as they could and the engines were darn close.
BTW, have fun in November. Get a set of cheap disposable earplugs. Best $1 investment you can make. Closing your eyes is easy but no other way to cover your ears from the deafening noise.
Originally Posted by
The Wolf
I presume from above you don't think the person surfing the fence is to blame.
In all honesty I would do exactly the same thing if I get to visit St Maarten.
But if I get hurt it will be my own fault, since I would have ignored a sign saying that "jet blast can cause severe physical harm etc."
How much more clear can it be?
There are multiple signs plus the guardrail is painted with the words "DANGER," "DO NOT STAND," and "JET BLAST." Can't get more clear than that.