Boeing 717-200 Low Landing & Takeoff – Skiathos
Boeing 717-200 Low Landing & Takeoff – Skiathos, the Second St Maarten – VOLOTEA – Plane SpottingIt’s an amalgam of the DC-9, the MD-80 and the cockpit of the MD11: it’s the Boeing 717, being a frequent visitor at Skiathos airport. Watch a low landing and some jetblast during takeoff as the 717 gracefully lands on runway 02 then departs back to Venice.
Having seen it almost every day of my spotting trip to Skiathos, I fell in love with VOLOTEA’s Boeing 717. A cool looking aircraft with two engines at the back, producing a unique and distinctive noise. While they might not be powerful enough to create a strong jetblast, even though they are positioned at the aft of the aircraft, it is always a spectacular sight, especially when it comes low for approach such as in this video. Due to the aircraft’s short landing capabilities, pilots feel free to come high for approach 90% of the times, leaving the spotters unhappy. This was one of the happy moments with the 717, sharing it with you in HD.
