Remarks: Sunrise, for the flight-crew always a tough moment when you get blinded by the light. Co-pilot is preparing descent-procedures still 200 NM out of Amsterdam(EHAM/SPL)
Remarks: Heavily-loaded take off from runway 06 for a 12hours flight to Amsterdam. Observe the compressed humid air in the engine with a splendid view of the city of Manila in the background.
Remarks: After take-off from runway 18L you always have splendid view of Schiphol Airport with runway 24 and adjacent aprons.As you can see, runway 24 is also in use
Remarks: "Meerkoet"overran runway 18R. The nosewheel got stuck in the grass as you can see. All the passengers left the aircraft via the rear door. groundstaff is busy to offload the luggage. This plane arrived from London Heathrow.