As I boarded the aircraft, I was kindly welcomed by our First Officer Daniel. After a smooth security screening, I made my way to the tax free shops, bar and restaurant area of Glasgow Airport, which looked quite desolated at this time of the day. I had booked seat 02A, but eventually took a seat in aisle seat 02B, as this one had better views of the flight deck. As our Twin Otter gained altitude, Barra slowly disappeared on the horizon and the flight crew of our flight set course towards Glasgow. 5 seconds later, I was already walking to the aircraft, Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS. 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. As I walked back to the airport building, I noticed that the Twin Otter was about to leave again for Glasgow. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. I continued to look through the windshield of the aircraft’s cockpit and Glasgow’s RWY 05 came into sight as the runway lights were on. 1:40. 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Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. We protect your data, read our privacy policy. This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. 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. Thanks for the kind feedback. Loganair Twin Otter. And apart from the mandatory restrooms, that’s basically it. 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. Once all passengers were seated, Richard gave us some more information on the flight and also gave us the mandatory safety demonstration. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. The end of a great adventurous day. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. Sign me up for the daily newsletter. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. 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. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. Loganair Twin Otter take off from Glasgow. The Twin Otter was and is used by dozens of airlines and militaries around the world, and was produced in three main series (100, 200, 300) until 1988. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. 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. 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. Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. Less than half a minute later, we disappeared into the low overcast clouds, our pitch attitude was reduced and the engines were set to climb thrust. After a few moments, the nice views were gone and all we could see were white and grey overcast clouds. Once we reached our top of descent (TOD), our flight crew started the descent into Barra. 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. Are Loganair using all three of their Otters or is one a back up? As the wind was getting a bit stronger, I made my way back inside the airport building, put my belongings next to one the tables, and ordered a healthy sandwich and a drink at the counter of the cafe inside the airport building. So long, Barra! So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. Together with the Glasgow-Tiree route it is one of two public service obligations (PSOs) imposed by Transport Scotland. I’ve always assumed that the waters which wash Scotland’s west coast and islands is the North Atlantic ocean. At 13:39, both engines were throttled up and stabilised, a final check of the runway ahead of us was made (e.g. We were on our way to Barra. These textures are intended for the HTAI DHC6 Twin Otter ai base model, available here. I guess morning rush hour had already passed. 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. Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. In the past, I had flown in the Twin Otter just once (a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon in the United States). 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. 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. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. After another check of my digital boarding pass before boarding, I was allowed to board the Twin Otter. Eventually, I went outside of the airport terminal building and took the Glasgow Airport Express back to the city centre of Glasgow. Aviation Photo #5904073 De Havilland Canada (Viking) DHC-6-400 Twin Otter - Loganair [ Medium Large] Tweet. The views at Traigh Eais are just fenomenal and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. 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 two engines were shut down and doors were opened. The Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. After these plans were made, I started to look for some nice things to do in and around Glasgow. A normal air ambulance conversion of the Twin Otter would probably allow for two, however, due to the nature of COVID-19, special precautions are needed. Cabin interior of Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-HIAL during final preparations by the flight crew members. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. Looks good in the logbook . I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. 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 four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Loganair (1962-now) G-RBLA; G-BGEN; G-BHXG; G-BHTK; G-BIEM; G-BGPC; Designed for. However, as I was surfing the internet, I noticed an article about flights to Barra in Scotland. 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. Join Date: Mar 2013. Shortly after boarding we were welcomed by our First Officer, Richard. 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. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. The airport building at Barra Airport may be rather small, but it offers all needed services and has its own ATC tower. 1,096 of 1,424 1,096 of 1,424 Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Aircraft Flybe - British European De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter Reg. Only four passengers would be flying to Barra this morning. 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). An airport in its purest form. Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. It was great to visit the island and a unique experience to land and takeoff at the beach. I continued to look through the windshield of the aircraft’s cockpit and Glasgow’s RWY 05 came into sight as the runway lights were on. Bombardier DHC6-300 G-BVVK features Loganair's latest 'Tartan' livery. 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. 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. I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. Aviation Photo #2323201 De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter - Flybe - British European (Loganair) [ Medium Large] Tweet. This reminded me of the fact that my one hour flight to Barra would not have any restroom facility available. PSOs are basically an essential way to support certain Highlands and Islands air routes and to make sure they are commercially viable. Typical photo of a Twin Otter parked at Barra Airport. However, I have decided to remove that particular rating. 90 of 182 90 of 182 Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Aircraft Flybe - British European De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter Reg. We got access to the Lounge with Scottish treats like tablet, you must have missed out there. In-box reviews. After a very impressive final approach in our Twin Otter and a nice view of the approach, our aircraft made a safe landing on RWY 05 at 14:43. 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. At 10:35 we were cleared to line up onto RWY 05. Age: 50. 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). Équipée de moteurs Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34, de flotteurs amphibies Wipline 13000 et d'une avioniq… 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. Loganair DHC6-300 for HTAI model. The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. Auto . The views at Traigh Eais are just fenomenal and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. I took a seat in the arrivals zone of the airport, made a few more notes and checked my photos and videos. 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. I decided not to go to one of the bars, but just to buy a bottle of cola at one of the many tax free shops. The luggage limit is 12.5 kg but they accepted that 1bag of more than that was acceptable for 2 passengers. 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. 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. 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. 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. What makes Barra so unique is that it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. The end of a great adventurous day. After a very impressive final approach in our Twin Otter and a nice view of the approach, our aircraft made a safe landing on RWY 05 at 14:43. 0:42. 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 back to the airport building, I noticed that the Twin Otter was about to leave again for Glasgow. Flight LM451 from Glasgow to Barra was scheduled for a 10:15 departure on Tuesday morning. However, even it’s just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. Painted on an exclusive High Definition paintkit by Juergen Baumbusch. The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. 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. So I booked a taxi that would pick me up at 08:15 at my hotel in the city centre of Glasgow. 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. Login to manage your stash. View of the front office aka ‘the cockpit’ of our Twin Otter as we are about to begin our taxi to RWY 07 at Barra Airport. As we cruised in a northwesterly direction, the Captain, First Officer and observation pilot were discussing various operational items. The second flight of the day had arrived. Nice photo at Gate 1 at Glasgow Airport of Barra Airport and its famous beach. 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. 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. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. Bottlecriticize. Liste de souhaits (1 amis) Stock (0 amis) Personne. In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. An excellent report and video. As the flight crew had finished their preflight duties at 13:33, both engines were started (I really love the sound of these turboprops). Just a few minutes later, we touched down firmly on the beach and the engines were put into reverse thrust again. And apart from the mandatory restrooms, that’s basically it. Hi Brian. I had booked seat 02A, but eventually took a seat in aisle seat 02B, as this one had better views of the flight deck. The second flight of the day had arrived. Follow. Search for: Bienvenidos; Tratamientos. We are seeking Direct … 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. We operate out of attractive UK bases with a fleet of Dornier 328, Saab 2000, Saab 340, Twin Otter and Islander aircraft. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. Thanks again. 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. 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. Comme son prédécesseur, le DHC-6 est très polyvalent et peut être équipé soit de roues, soit de skis, soit de flotteurs. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. to see if we would be able to take them in the cabin. Covid-19 - If your call relates to the impact on your booking with us, please read our advice first. 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. Cabin interior of Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-HIAL during final preparations by the flight crew members. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. At 10:35 we were cleared to line up onto RWY 05. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter. I’m glad you enjoyed your flight on this Scottish world record holding Airline. In other words: it felt great! The remainder of the cruising part back to Glasgow was uneventful. I didn’t really mind so I agreed and boarded the aircraft. 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. Loganair offers truly unique flying opportunities throughout a diverse route network across the UK, Norway and Ireland. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. Aviation Photo #1723089 De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter - Flybe - British European (Loganair) [ Medium Large] Tweet. I kindly acknowledged, packed my winter jacket and camera bag, and showed my boarding pass. Winds were gently blowing from the east, with a speed of about 20-25 knots. I was very impressed by this performance, and the sound of the two turboprop engines as well of course. Thanks Reply. After a few moments, the nice views were gone and all we could see were white and grey overcast clouds. Loganair Twin Otter flight from Glasgow to Barra, Sign me up for the daily newsletter. 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. As I exited the Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-HIAL aircraft, I was welcomed by someone of the ground handling team at Barra Airport. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. I entered the airport building and noticed the relative small size. The perfect beginning of a bucket list flight trip. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. Loganair fleet details and history. Airliners can still be painted with meaning, not just white or corporate emblems. 5 years ago | 3 views. Great trip report, pictures and videos ! Engine number two was started first, followed by engine number one. Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. The airport’s airside surface is located on a beach, but pilots cannot just land on any spot they want. 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. The Loganair fleet Currently consists of over 40 aircraft – namely the Embraer 135/145, Saab 2000, Saab 340, Twin Otter and Islanders. 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. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. Final checks were made by the flight crew, and fuel was eventually cut off. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 4 million screened photos online! 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