Calling from overseas? Otherwise that was an interesting report. 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. So long, Barra! Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. 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,â¦. Hi Jim. Economy has 18 seats; this is pretty standard for these aircraft. 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. Once we reached our top of descent (TOD), our flight crew started the descent into Barra. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. So long, Barra! Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. Loganair was established on 1 February 1962 by Willie Logan of the Logan Construction Company Ltd, operating as its air charter arm with a Piper PA-23 Aztec based at Edinburgh.. 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. Overseeing daily flights to and from Glasgow on a 19-seat Twin Otter aircraft, Tish heads up a team of three Loganair employees tasked with ensuring customers and … So I booked my seats onboard flights LM451 GLA-BRR and LM456 BRR-GLA on Tuesday 26 November 2019. As I walked back to the airport building, I noticed that the Twin Otter was about to leave again for Glasgow. I still had more than one hour to spend before for my flight back to Glasgow. Our aircraft came to a complete stop just next to the airport terminal, the engines were shut down and the doors were opened. 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. 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. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. a visual check that there were no obstacles approaching from the left or right), and the Captain on todayâs flight LM0456 BRR-GLA released the brakes. As a matter of fact, there are three runways on the beach, each one clearly marked by a wooden pole. to see if we would be able to take them in the cabin. 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. 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. Great trip report, pictures and videos ! I told him that I was not a local on a journey from Glasgow to Barra (Iâm 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. In other words: it felt great! So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. At 13:30, a Loganair employee stood up and asked if anyone in the terminal was on the flight back to Glasgow. I thanked them for a nice experience and said that another of my aviation buck list items could be checked off. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. Spectacular scenery at Traigh Eais or âLong Beachâ on Barra. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. 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. Our captain was the pilot flying and gently pulled forward the overhead throttle levers as we lined up onto the runway. You are fully correct. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. 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. 1 B: None: No Power: Seat 1 B is a standard Economy Class seat that has additional legroom. As the flight progressed, the weather started to improve and the first patches of blue skies started to appear. 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. On the way up I was auto allocated the dreaded row 3 on the Saab without windows! It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. As we cruised in a northwesterly direction, the Captain, First Officer and observation pilot were discussing various operational items. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. I thanked them for a nice experience and said that another of my aviation buck list items could be checked off. I noticed the flight crew discussing the expected ground track for the approach route and noticed that soon we would be flying directly into some rain showers. Final checks were made by the flight crew, and fuel was eventually cut off. Sep 27, 2020 - Explore Merlyn Pauley's board "Turboprop Airliners" on Pinterest. Loganair Twin Otter flight from Glasgow to Barra, Sign me up for the daily newsletter. Seat 1 A is a standard Economy Class seat that has additional legroom. 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. Shortly after boarding we were welcomed by our First Officer, Richard. The female Loganair gate agent and a Stobart Aviation Services agent (Stobart Aviation Services is the ground handling services provider for Loganair at both Glasgow and Edinburgh airport) were doing their normal preflight preparation duties and started to check the luggage of the passengers, i.e. 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. Shortly after boarding we were welcomed by our First Officer, Richard. 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). The small but very enjoyable airport building at Barra Airport. 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,â¦. The end of a great adventurous day. Join Date: Mar 2013. I passed through the door leading to the tarmac and made my way towards the aircraft. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS parked at Barra Airport. I immediately noticed the big difference compared to the âregularâ 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. The standard aircraft configuration of the Twin Otter is a 19 seat commuter interior with standard options for VIP, Executive and Corporate Shuttle Configurations. 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. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. The tray table is in the armrest, making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing seat width. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. 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. Maybe the weather in Barra would not be as bad as the weather in Glasgow? Thanks for bringing back memories of a great trip to Barra in June last year. I passed through the door leading to the tarmac and made my way towards the aircraft. 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. 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. Once we were cleared for takeoff, our engines spooled up while our aircraft firmly stood still on the runway. As the flight crew had finished their preflight duties at 13:33, both engines were started (I really love the sound of these turboprops). In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. An airport in its purest form. This aircraft is larger than the Twin Otter with a normal seating capacity of 34. 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. We were on our way to Barra. ** Child discount applies to the net fare only and excludes taxes and charges. Eventually, I went outside of the airport terminal building and took the Glasgow Airport Express back to the city centre of Glasgow. Less than two minutes later, we started our short taxi toward the threshold of RWY 05. Around 15:00 I arrived back in the terminal building of Glasgow Airport. After a few moments, the nice views were gone and all we could see were white and grey overcast clouds. However, even itâs just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. The luggage limit is 12.5 kg but they accepted that 1bag of more than that was acceptable for 2 passengers. The second flight appeared to be quite a full flight as many passengers exited the aircraft. 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 guess morning rush hour had already passed. Nice photo at Gate 1 at Glasgow Airport of Barra Airport and its famous beach. We were on our way to Barra. Only four passengers would be flying to Barra this morning. 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. As I boarded the aircraft, I was kindly welcomed by our First Officer Daniel. So fasten your seatbelt, put the table in front of you in the upward position and enjoy this trip report. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. Age: 50. a visual check that there were no obstacles approaching from the left or right), and the Captain on todayâs flight LM0456 BRR-GLA released the brakes. As our Twin Otter gained altitude, Barra slowly disappeared on the horizon and the flight crew of our flight set course towards Glasgow. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. Note the cafe where you can order a healthy lunch or just something to drink before flying. Less than two minutes later, we started our short taxi toward the threshold of RWY 05. I sat there for quite some time, made some photos, enjoyed the views andâ¦wellâ¦enjoyed the views again. 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This reminded me of the fact that my one hour flight to Barra would not have any restroom facility available. Oban and Loch Lomond were clear on the way back. I kindly acknowledged, packed my winter jacket and camera bag, and showed my boarding pass. He also informed us that there would be three pilots onboard todayâs 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. At 09:45 (the planned boarding time), we were not allowed yet to board our aircraft. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. I’m glad you enjoyed your flight on this Scottish world record holding Airline. I was very impressed by this performance, and the sound of the two turboprop engines as well of course. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. Detailed seat map Air Inuit De Havilland Twin Otter 300. Meanwhile, I noticed one of the Barra passengers heading to the gents restroom. Legroom-wise, the Economy pitch of 0cm " is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are! Another thing that I noticed is that the Captain (and possibly also the First Officer, but I didnât see that) got a security search by one of the ground crew members. 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. I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. What makes Barra so unique is that it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. The Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. I took a seat in the arrivals zone of the airport, made a few more notes and checked my photos and videos. 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. Row №7 was more like 3+0: its located in a narrow tale part and aisle was not necessary at the last row. My return flight LM0456 from Barra to Glasgow was scheduled to leave at 13:45. I was indeed fortunately to fly on both aircraft. I continued to look through the windshield of the aircraftâs cockpit and Glasgowâs RWY 05 came into sight as the runway lights were on. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. Together with the Glasgow-Tiree route it is one of two public service obligations (PSOs) imposed by Transport Scotland. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and in-flight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. 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. 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. After another check of my digital boarding pass before boarding, I was allowed to board the Twin Otter. 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. 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). At about 14:40, our Twin Otter broke through the clouds and we could again see the Scottish ground below us. Another thing that I noticed is that the Captain (and possibly also the First Officer, but I didnât see that) got a security search by one of the ground crew members. Hence, I also headed to the gents restroom. The flight crew however deemed that it was safe and no heavy turbulence was expected. 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. However, even itâs just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. Thirteen 34-seat Saab 340s form the bulk of Loganair’s fieet but the airline also uses five 50-seat Saab 2000s, three 32-seat Dornier 328s, three DHC-6 Twin Otters and two Britten-Norman BN-2 Islanders. Thanks for the kind feedback. The views at Traigh Eais are just fenomenal and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. 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 two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines were shut down, lights were set to off, and the door was opened by our First Officer Daniel. 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. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. 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. I had booked seat 02A, but eventually took a seat in aisle seat 02B, as this one had better views of the flight deck. Great seat plan of otter! PSOs are basically an essential way to support certain Highlands and Islands air routes and to make sure they are commercially viable. I already knew that Barra was special as it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. 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. 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. Let me know if you like it and be sure to drop any feeback down here The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, currently marketed as the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter, is a Canadian 19-passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada and currently produced by Viking Air. Are Loganair using all three of their Otters or is one a back up? Today’s departures out of Barra Airport, including my flight, LM456 from Barra to Glasgow. An airport in its purest form. He briefed us on the aircraftâs emergency exits. Iâve always assumed that the waters which wash Scotlandâs west coast and islands is the North Atlantic ocean. Typical photo of a Twin Otter parked at Barra Airport. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. The four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. I continued to look through the windshield of the aircraftâs cockpit and Glasgowâs RWY 05 came into sight as the runway lights were on. After these plans were made, I started to look for some nice things to do in and around Glasgow. For reservations or customer enquiries: 0344 800 2855. bookings@loganair.co.uk. A big strength of the Twin Otter is its ability to adapt its interior to your specific mission requirements. Iâm not sure that the North Sea can be seen during the flight between Glasgow and Barra. Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. The four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. 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. Loganair Twin Otter. 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. 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. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. The airline has said that the Saab 340 air ambulance will be capable of transporting two passengers at a time and will cover an increased range, including to the Highlands and Scottish Islands. Among the 30-strong Loganair fleet are two eight-seat Britten-Norman Islanders used for services within Orkney, including the 1 1/2-minute, 1.7-mile … I told him that I was not a local on a journey from Glasgow to Barra (Iâm 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 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. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. I told her that our approach into Glasgow got bumpy at a given moment, and she told me that sheâd never fly on one of those âsmall planesâ. After these plans were made, I started to look for some nice things to do in and around Glasgow. At 13:39, both engines were throttled up and stabilised, a final check of the runway ahead of us was made (e.g. For some reason, I started to look into the worldâs shortest commercial flight, from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland and operated by Loganair. Yes it's very odd the 2 companies don't allow access to each other's seat plans. 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 todayâs flight from Glasgow to Barra: Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-HIAL, operated by Loganair but painted in a Scottish Government livery. Together with the Glasgow-Tiree route it is one of two public service obligations (PSOs) imposed by Transport Scotland. In other words: it felt great! He briefed us on the aircraftâs emergency exits. 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 . At 10:29 our Twin Otter moved away from the airport building. As I walked back to the airport building, I noticed that the Twin Otter was about to leave again for Glasgow. Apart from Barra, what other routes do they do and are they used for freight atall? It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. At 09:35, the flight information display screens (FIDS) finally announced the gate for my flight, which was gate 1. In the past, I had flown in the Twin Otter just once (a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon in the United States). So I checked Loganairâs website and immediately booked a return flight, as fares were very affordable (a return ticket would cost me just over 100 euros). It was great to visit the island and a unique experience to land and takeoff at the beach. At 09:35, the flight information display screens (FIDS) finally announced the gate for my flight, which was gate 1. Once we reached our top of descent (TOD), our flight crew started the descent into Barra. Once the engines were running smooth and stable at takeoff setting, the brakes were released and we quickly accelerated on RWY 05. I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. Loganair’s route network mainly consists of services in Scotland. See more ideas about Aircraft, Aviation, Atr 72. However, instead of being pushed back by a truck, the two engines were put into reverse thrust. The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. Meanwhile, I noticed one of the Barra passengers heading to the gents restroom. After two good engine starts, the before taxi checklist was completed and clearance was received to taxi to the runway. My flight was performed on Twin Otter with significant different layover: it was 7 rows "1 + 2", but row №6 was without seats A and B (across the door). After just a few seconds, the captain gently pulled back the steering wheel and we rotated. However, I have decided to remove that particular rating. So I booked a taxi that would pick me up at 08:15 at my hotel in the city centre of Glasgow. The remainder of the cruising part back to Glasgow was uneventful. 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