So fasten your seatbelt, put the table in front of you in the upward position and enjoy this trip report. See more ideas about Aircraft, Aviation, Atr 72. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. So I checked Loganair’s website and immediately booked a return flight, as fares were very affordable (a return ticket would cost me just over 100 euros). My return flight LM0456 from Barra to Glasgow was scheduled to leave at 13:45. He briefed us on the aircraft’s emergency exits. This reminded me of the fact that my one hour flight to Barra would not have any restroom facility available. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. Once all passengers were seated, Richard gave us some more information on the flight and also gave us the mandatory safety demonstration. In the past, I had flown in the Twin Otter just once (a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon in the United States). As I walked towards the terminal building, I asked the ground crew member why he had to do this, and he said it was mandatory for this flight originating from Barra. Yes it's very odd the 2 companies don't allow access to each other's seat plans. As the weather was much better than it was in Glasgow when we left earlier that morning, I went outside of the terminal building and decided to go for a short walk. Winds were gently blowing from the east, with a speed of about 20-25 knots. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing seat width. Economy has 18 seats; this is pretty standard for these aircraft. Around 15:00 I arrived back in the terminal building of Glasgow Airport. * Restrictions apply on flights operated by Twin Otter and BNI aircraft (Barra, Tiree, Campbeltown and inter-island routes)– up to 15kg per piece. Legroom-wise, the Economy pitch of 0cm " is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are! The 2* rating on the meal and catering is indeed a bit awkward since they do not offer the service in the first place (which is normal of course on this route and this type of aircraft), so a 2* rating seemed fair. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. You have entered an incorrect email address! After we had passed the island, we made a 180 degrees left turn to put ourselves on final approach and get fully aligned with RWY 07. The second flight appeared to be quite a full flight as many passengers exited the aircraft. I would like to thank the flight crew of Loganair, the ground crew of Loganair, Glasgow Airport, Barra Airport, Stobart Aviation Services, and the friendly people I met at Barra for making this day so unique and making sure that everything went according to plan. I sat there for quite some time, made some photos, enjoyed the views and…well…enjoyed the views again. Loganair is also planning to increase the numbers of seats available across all routes by introducing larger ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, which can carry up to 70 people per flight. The Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. After a one minute walk, the path being clearly indicated by ground markings and my walk being monitored by the Stobart Aviation Services agent, I arrived at the aircraft for today’s flight from Glasgow to Barra: Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-HIAL, operated by Loganair but painted in a Scottish Government livery. Hi there, here i am with my second full conversion off a plane. I’m glad you enjoyed your flight on this Scottish world record holding Airline. As I enjoyed my lunch, I noticed some locals entering the airport building, picking up arriving passengers from the second flight which was about to land as well as airport employees having a friendly chat with each other. Around 15:00 I arrived back in the terminal building of Glasgow Airport. I sat there for quite some time, made some photos, enjoyed the views and…well…enjoyed the views again. As we decreased our altitude, I continued to enjoy the views of the fabulous scenery below: a mix of cloud patches, some nice sunlight reflections on the North Atlantic Ocean and some beautiful Scottish islands. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. I moved back and forth between the port and starboard side of the aircraft to make some photos and videos, but always made sure that my seatbelt was on. I was indeed fortunately to fly on both aircraft. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. Meanwhile, I noticed one of the Barra passengers heading to the gents restroom. On Tuesday 26 November 2019, I checked off one of my avgeek bucket list items, as I flew on a Loganair Twin Otter from Glasgow to Barra and back. No big shopping malls, no long queues at the security screening, no fancy cars in the middle of a very long pier that only major league football players could ever afford, no first class lounge,…. As I walked back to the airport building, I noticed that the Twin Otter was about to leave again for Glasgow. Copyright © 2021 | Ivan Coninx | All rights reserved, A Brief Look At My Flickr Photos – November 2019, A Brief Look At My Flickr Photos – December 2020, First Airbus A400M Atlas for Belgian Air Force arrives at Melsbroek Air Base, Belgian Air Force retires CH-09, one of its remaining Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, A Brief Look At My Flickr Photos – November 2020, A Brief Look At My Flickr Photos – October 2020. Our captain was the pilot flying and gently pulled forward the overhead throttle levers as we lined up onto the runway. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. She seemed to be surprised to see me back in Glasgow, but as I told her I was on a bucket list trip, she understood. I immediately noticed the big difference compared to the ‘regular’ Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier or Embraer aircraft that I fly: a low cabin ceiling, basic seats, no packed overhead bins, no cabin crew welcoming me onboard this aircraft and so on. Spectacular scenery at Traigh Eais or ‘Long Beach’ on Barra. Loganair Twin Otter flight from Glasgow to Barra, Sign me up for the daily newsletter. I moved back and forth between the port and starboard side of the aircraft to make some photos and videos, but always made sure that my seatbelt was on. I entered the airport building and noticed the relative small size. As we cruised in a northwesterly direction, the Captain, First Officer and observation pilot were discussing various operational items. Shortly after boarding we were welcomed by our First Officer, Richard. All four passengers (I was the first one, of course) headed to the counter and the gate agent checked my digital boarding pass (I used the excellent Loganair app) and wished me a nice flight. Maybe the weather in Barra would not be as bad as the weather in Glasgow? Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and in-flight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. Another thing that I noticed is that the Captain (and possibly also the First Officer, but I didn’t see that) got a security search by one of the ground crew members. By the time we reached our cruising altitude of 8.400 feet, weather conditions started to deteriorate again, as expected by the crew before our departure. I took a seat in the arrivals zone of the airport, made a few more notes and checked my photos and videos. After just a few seconds, the captain gently pulled back the steering wheel and we rotated. Row №7 was more like 3+0: its located in a narrow tale part and aisle was not necessary at the last row. I had booked seat 02A, but eventually took a seat in aisle seat 02B, as this one had better views of the flight deck. It has a check-in and ticketing desk for Loganair, a nice cafe where you can have a drink or eat something, and some tables where you can sit and relax after landing, or before flying away from Barra. This afternoon’s return flight appeared to be even less crowded than my inbound flight: flight LM456 would have two flight crew members and just three passengers (including myself). The perfect beginning of a bucket list flight trip. At 10:29 our Twin Otter moved away from the airport building. Learn how your comment data is processed. Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. The departure gate for my Loganair flight to Barra was not yet displayed, so I took a seat and read some online news articles and checked some posts on social media. An excellent report and video. I have updated the trip report accordingly. After two good engine starts and final checks, brakes were released and we made our short taxi towards the beginning of RWY 07 at Barra Airport. Are Loganair using all three of their Otters or is one a back up? The views at Traigh Eais are just fenomenal and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. At 10:35 we were cleared to line up onto RWY 05. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. Your lucky to have flown the entire Scottish Governments aircraft fleet. After two good engine starts, the before taxi checklist was completed and clearance was received to taxi to the runway. Just after 13:00, I heard the sound of turboprops, and all of a sudden, a Twin Otter passed next to us and landed on RWY 07 at Barra Airport. I asked him if I could take my seat on row 2, and as he did not see any reason not to sit on row 2, I took my seat. Winds were gently blowing from the east, with a speed of about 20-25 knots. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. Final checks were made by the flight crew, and fuel was eventually cut off. The Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. Seat 1 A is a standard Economy Class seat that has additional legroom. So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. After a 15 minute drive, the taxi driver dropped me off at the terminal building at Glasgow Airport. 5 seconds later, I was already walking to the aircraft, Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS. So long, Barra! After all necessary flight preparations were done, the doors were closed and the flight crew was cleared to start up the two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines. My return flight LM0456 from Barra to Glasgow was scheduled to leave at 13:45. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. On Tuesday 26 November 2019, I checked off one of my avgeek bucket list items, as I flew on a Loganair Twin Otter from Glasgow to Barra and back. She seemed to be surprised to see me back in Glasgow, but as I told her I was on a bucket list trip, she understood. I had a few hours to spend at Barra so it would be a shame to just sit inside, especially since the weather was very good for the time of the year. I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. Best regards, Ivan. row 2 or 3 (row 1 appeared to be blocked on my two flights, as it is used by the flight crew to put their pilot cases, jackets and other personal belongings). The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. I would like to thank the flight crew of Loganair, the ground crew of Loganair, Glasgow Airport, Barra Airport, Stobart Aviation Services, and the friendly people I met at Barra for making this day so unique and making sure that everything went according to plan. Once the engines were running smooth and stable at takeoff setting, the brakes were released and we quickly accelerated on RWY 05. He also informed us that there would be three pilots onboard today’s flight to Barra: Our Captain John, First Officer Richard and a new Loganair pilot who would observe both John and Richard and their flight operation duties during the flight. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I thanked them for a nice experience and said that another of my aviation buck list items could be checked off. By the time we reached our cruising altitude of 8.400 feet, weather conditions started to deteriorate again, as expected by the crew before our departure. Hence, I also headed to the gents restroom. Hence, I also headed to the gents restroom. For some reason, I started to look into the world’s shortest commercial flight, from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland and operated by Loganair. +44 141 642 9407 Mon-Fri: 08.00-17.00 Calling from overseas? Maybe the weather in Barra would not be as bad as the weather in Glasgow? An airport in its purest form. to see if we would be able to take them in the cabin. It was great to visit the island and a unique experience to land and takeoff at the beach. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS parked at Barra Airport. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. I kept watching the flight deck, reviewed some of the many photos and videos I had already taken, and made some notes regarding the flight. PSOs are obligations imposed by Transport Scotland on a carrier to provide a set level of service on a particular route in order to ensure that the service satisfies fixed standards of continuity, regularity, capacity and pricing. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. Once we reached our top of descent (TOD), our flight crew started the descent into Barra. The end of a great adventurous day. Once we were cleared for takeoff, our engines spooled up while our aircraft firmly stood still on the runway. I had already checked in online for both Loganair flights few days earlier (on Friday 22 November, which is four days before departure) and was only travelling with my camera bag, so hence I could immediately proceed to the mandatory security screening. Instead, I noticed a Loganair Embraer aircraft arriving at its stand just in front of our gate, and the crew and pax got off the aircraft just few moments later. I had booked my flights from Brussels to Glasgow and vice versa and had made hotel reservations for a visit during last week of November. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. With world records held for only scheduled beach service and the worlds shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. Together with the Glasgow-Tiree route it is one of two public service obligations (PSOs) imposed by Transport Scotland. It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. I told him that I was not a local on a journey from Glasgow to Barra (I’m pretty sure he knew that already, since he did not recognise me) but one of the many avgeeks flying to Barra for the fun of landing on the beach. I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. Our aircraft came to a complete stop just next to the airport terminal, the engines were shut down and the doors were opened. The airport’s airside surface is located on a beach, but pilots cannot just land on any spot they want. row 2 or 3 (row 1 appeared to be blocked on my two flights, as it is used by the flight crew to put their pilot cases, jackets and other personal belongings). And indeed, during the later stage of our descent into Glasgow, our aircraft was flying into moderate rain showers and we were all treated to a quite bumpy ride. At 13:39, both engines were throttled up and stabilised, a final check of the runway ahead of us was made (e.g. Loganair Limited, Lightyear Building, 9 Marchburn Drive, Glasgow Airport, Paisley, PA3 2SJ. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. As I walked towards the terminal building, I asked the ground crew member why he had to do this, and he said it was mandatory for this flight originating from Barra. The sound of the engines increased dramatically as they spooled up and about five seconds later, at a speed of 73 knots, the nosewheel was raised and we gently rotated off the beach at Barra Airport. The four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. However, as I was surfing the internet, I noticed an article about flights to Barra in Scotland. I kindly acknowledged, packed my winter jacket and camera bag, and showed my boarding pass. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. I had reserved seat 02A but since there would only be four passengers on today’s flight, I was kindly requested by the First Officer, who was doing the preflight external inspection, to use seat 03A, as row 2 on the Twin Otter is the emergency exit row, and for some reason he did not want me to sit in that row. In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. After another check of my digital boarding pass before boarding, I was allowed to board the Twin Otter. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. The two engines were shut down and doors were opened. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. In comparison, the Twin Otter normally seats 19. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. After all necessary flight preparations were done, the doors were closed and the flight crew was cleared to start up the two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines. I told her that our approach into Glasgow got bumpy at a given moment, and she told me that she’d never fly on one of those ‘small planes’. Together with the Glasgow-Tiree route it is one of two public service obligations (PSOs) imposed by Transport Scotland. I had booked seat 02A, but eventually took a seat in aisle seat 02B, as this one had better views of the flight deck. I didn’t really mind so I agreed and boarded the aircraft. In other words: it felt great! In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. Just few seconds later, we exited the active landing runway and began a short taxi to stand number 2, our remote parking position for this afternoon’s flight. Eventually, I went outside of the airport terminal building and took the Glasgow Airport Express back to the city centre of Glasgow. Sep 27, 2020 - Explore Merlyn Pauley's board "Turboprop Airliners" on Pinterest. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. I asked him if I could take my seat on row 2, and as he did not see any reason not to sit on row 2, I took my seat. Just a few minutes later, we touched down firmly on the beach and the engines were put into reverse thrust again. The sturdy wheels of the Twin Otter splashed up some water as we decelerated and made a right turn towards the airport terminal, located just next to the beach. So I checked Loganair’s website and immediately booked a return flight, as fares were very affordable (a return ticket would cost me just over 100 euros). Just few seconds later, we exited the active landing runway and began a short taxi to stand number 2, our remote parking position for this afternoon’s flight. The departure gate for my Loganair flight to Barra was not yet displayed, so I took a seat and read some online news articles and checked some posts on social media. The airport building at Barra Airport may be rather small, but it offers all needed services and has its own ATC tower. The sound of the engines increased dramatically as they spooled up and about five seconds later, at a speed of 73 knots, the nosewheel was raised and we gently rotated off the beach at Barra Airport. The sturdy wheels of the Twin Otter splashed up some water as we decelerated and made a right turn towards the airport terminal, located just next to the beach. Powerback, taxi and take off from Glasgow onboard Loganair Twin Otter G-HIAL, operating flight BE6851 to Barra on 29 August 2016. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. I had booked my flights from Brussels to Glasgow and vice versa and had made hotel reservations for a visit during last week of November. So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. Except for me, who sat in the corner, eating a sandwich and looking outside of the window to enjoy the scenery of Tràigh Mhòr…. As a Scot, born in Glasgow and having visited the island by ferry before, I had always wanted to fly in. Engine number two was started first, followed by engine number one. Airport charges and taxes may still apply to infants. I’ve always assumed that the waters which wash Scotland’s west coast and islands is the North Atlantic ocean. We protect your data, read our privacy policy. At 14:23, we reached our top of descent (TOD) and the flight crew gently reduced power as we started our descent towards Glasgow’s RWY 05. Nonetheless, sightseeing tickets are frequently available. It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. Less than two minutes later, we started our short taxi toward the threshold of RWY 05. The terminal does not need to be big of course, since there are not even one hundred passengers flying to and from Barra on a daily basis (and that’s even considering two full in / full out rotations on a 19-seat Twin Otter). ** Child discount applies to the net fare only and excludes taxes and charges. All four passengers (I was the first one, of course) headed to the counter and the gate agent checked my digital boarding pass (I used the excellent Loganair app) and wished me a nice flight. I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. However, I have decided to remove that particular rating. At 09:45 (the planned boarding time), we were not allowed yet to board our aircraft. Thanks Reply. At 09:35, the flight information display screens (FIDS) finally announced the gate for my flight, which was gate 1. At 11:19 local time, we were approaching RWY 07 at Barra and flew over the island on a downwind leg for our landing runway. Both G-SGTS (Scottish Government Transport System) and G-HIAL (Highlands and Islands Airports Limited) are resplendent in the national flag of Scotland colour scheme . I was very impressed by this performance, and the sound of the two turboprop engines as well of course. By now, our Twin Otter was already flying between some cloud layers and we continued our climb towards a cruising altitude of about 8.400 feet. For some reason, I started to look into the world’s shortest commercial flight, from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland and operated by Loganair. Great trip report, pictures and videos ! Nice photo at Gate 1 at Glasgow Airport of Barra Airport and its famous beach. I already knew that Barra was special as it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. After these plans were made, I started to look for some nice things to do in and around Glasgow. I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. We talked a bit more, and I took some more photos (including a selfie of me, posing next to a sign on the airport building, welcoming passengers to Barra Airport). a visual check that there  were no obstacles approaching from the left or right), and the Captain on today’s flight LM0456 BRR-GLA released the brakes. To only give a 2* rating on an airliner that has NO cabin crew and NO in-flight catering is, for me, a bit poor. After a few moments, the nice views were gone and all we could see were white and grey overcast clouds. The two engines were shut down and doors were opened. This aircraft is larger than the Twin Otter with a normal seating capacity of 34. Another thing that I noticed is that the Captain (and possibly also the First Officer, but I didn’t see that) got a security search by one of the ground crew members. The bumpy ride only lasted for a few minutes and eventually we were again flying in less turbulent air and continued our approach towards Glasgow. We were on our way to Barra. Apart from Barra, what other routes do they do and are they used for freight atall? For reservations or customer enquiries: 0344 800 2855. bookings@loganair.co.uk. I passed through the door leading to the tarmac and made my way towards the aircraft. At about 14:40, our Twin Otter broke through the clouds and we could again see the Scottish ground below us. 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