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Old June 28th 14, 04:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default 55kt Wind Gusts Almost Blows Away Tugs

On 28-Jun-14 09:12, Six-Seven wrote:
I was sent a link to this interesting video shot from a control tower
that shows purported 55kt wind gusts (microburst?) almost blowing
some SuperCub tugs right off the runway except for some quick
thinking getting them airborne by the pilots (in the right way). Not
to mention lots of people holding down some gliders from trying to
take off on their own.

There are no location details in the text other than "Colorado" but
the video identifies the airport as KAFF
(http://www.airnav.com/airport/KAFF) which is the USAF Academy.


Great reactions by the Cub pilots. Are they cadets too?

If it's the Academy is the bright green runway in the background the
million dollar Astro Turf?

GC