Wednesday, June 3, 2009

"T" is for Twenty-Niner Left at Torrance Airport


Coming in for a landing after the flight around the peninsula, on last Mother's day, with my student pilot son and his instructor.

From City of Torrance web page:
"Runways:
29R-11L 5,000 feet by 150 feet asphalt paving

29L-11R 3,000 feet by 75 feet asphalt paving
33 Degrees-48 Minutes-12.09 Seconds-North Latitude
118 Degrees-20 Minutes-19.31 Seconds-West Longitude
These two runways are capable of handling a maximum aircraft weight of 20,000 lbs. per wheel. The combination of length and weight capacity makes the runways near ideal for general aviation, but are not recommended for air carrier type aircraft.
The airport is 101 feet above sea level, and is served by an FAA Control Tower. Modem navigational safety aids are in use to assure safe takeoff and landing operations.
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11 comments:

crocrodyl said...

Super dynamic photo pilots have very interesting views:) but I don't want to sit there:)

siva // ശിവ said...

Good Shot...

Lowell said...

How exciting is that! On Mother's Day, no less! A literally fantastic shot!

Anonymous said...

Wow! the thrill of it all

VP said...

I was hoping to see this photo: very good shot!

Cezar and Léia said...

What a fabulous adventure Tash! Great capture and thanks for all information!
Léia

Lois said...

Great shot Tash, but I am a nervous flyer so I would not have been able to take this picture!

Cafe Observer said...

Great - Mom de backseat drive up in the deep blue sky.

Maya said...

Great shot! I feel like I'm there!

spacedlaw said...

Nice view!

Abby Lanes said...

How fun!
~Abby