Note the cafe where you can order a healthy lunch or just something to drink before flying. Eventually, I went outside of the airport terminal building and took the Glasgow Airport Express back to the city centre of Glasgow. Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS parked at Glasgow Airport shortly after landing. Our 889 employees are based around the network and operate Embraer 135/145, ATR 42 -500, ATR 72-600 , Saab 340, Twin Otter and BN2 Islander aircraft types. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. +44 141 642 9407 Mon-Fri: 08.00-17.00 However, as I was surfing the internet, I noticed an article about flights to Barra in Scotland. My return flight LM0456 from Barra to Glasgow was scheduled to leave at 13:45. After these plans were made, I started to look for some nice things to do in and around Glasgow. 1:40. Includes custom panel, dynamic VC with a full cabin, custom sound, reflective textures, full suspension, opening doors and more. We were on our way to Barra. So I booked a taxi that would pick me up at 08:15 at my hotel in the city centre of Glasgow. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. A Loganair Twin Otter aircraft has been converted into an additional air ambulance aircraft, allowing it carry Epishuttle isolation pods for the safe carriage of Covid-19 patients by air. As our Twin Otter gained altitude, Barra slowly disappeared on the horizon and the flight crew of our flight set course towards Glasgow. 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). Scroll tab to view all data. In-box reviews. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. At 10:35 we were cleared to line up onto RWY 05. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. So I booked a taxi that would pick me up at 08:15 at my hotel in the city centre of Glasgow. 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. Engine number two was started first, followed by engine number one. 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. The airport building at Barra Airport may be rather small, but it offers all needed services and has its own ATC tower. 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. 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 Twin Otter was introduced on services from Glasgow to Tiree, Barra and Campbeltown. 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. The second flight of the day had arrived. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Loganair (1962-now) G-BVKK; G-BFZP; Designed for. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. 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. 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. A Loganair operated Twin Otter plane at Barra's beach airport in the Outer Hebrides. 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. This reminded me of the fact that my one hour flight to Barra would not have any restroom facility available. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. 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. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. For reservations or customer enquiries: 0344 800 2855. bookings@loganair.co.uk. 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. However, instead of being pushed back by a truck, the two engines were put into reverse thrust. I didn’t really mind so I agreed and boarded the aircraft. Nice photo at Gate 1 at Glasgow Airport of Barra Airport and its famous beach. At 10:29 our Twin Otter moved away from the airport building. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. The remainder of the cruising part back to Glasgow was uneventful. However, even it’s just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. At 09:35, the flight information display screens (FIDS) finally announced the gate for my flight, which was gate 1. After just a few seconds, the captain gently pulled back the steering wheel and we rotated. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 4 million screened photos online! We don't know about any in-box reviews for this Flybe (Loganair) Twin Otter (#72-115) from 26 … From September 2019, we will be introducing the ATR to our fleet with a view to replace the Saab 2000 and eventually the Saab 340. Thanks for bringing back memories of a great trip to Barra in June last year. Airliners can still be painted with meaning, not just white or corporate emblems. The two engines were shut down and doors were opened. Read this next. 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. The aircraft will be based at Glasgow Airport but can operate throughout Scotland. As we cruised in a northwesterly direction, the Captain, First Officer and observation pilot were discussing various operational items. 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 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. 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. 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. By Ivan Coninx | Published November 26, 2019 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. Judges at the ERA awards praised Loganair for being “an exceptional regional airline, which has rebuilt its commercial infrastructure after the end of its franchise’ while implementing ‘a complete rebrand’ undertaken by a ‘young and inspirational CEO,” according to The Glasgow Evening Times. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. Note: Twin Otter Archive is being archived and re-vamped with a data format and layout consistant to that found on DHC-2.com and DHC-3archive.com.. Master Index click here* Aircraft already updated in new format with some additional images. 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. 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. I kindly acknowledged, packed my winter jacket and camera bag, and showed my boarding pass. Plane spotting - Belgium • BRU 15/12/2020, Plane spotting - Belgium • LGG 13/12/2020, Latest aviation news • 2020 Antwerp Airport (ANR/EBAW) latest news, Plane spotting - Belgium • ANR 15/12/2020 SCOOP, Plane spotting - Belgium • LGG 15/12/2020 ELAI 789, Plane spotting - Belgium • OST 15/12/2020. By Barry Blaisdell, Jean-Pierre Brisard, Bob May, Kevin Pardy and Danny Crance - Premier Aircraft Design. 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. The flight crew however deemed that it was safe and no heavy turbulence was expected. 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. 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. I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. At 10:29 our Twin Otter moved away from the airport building. Spectacular scenery at Traigh Eais or ‘Long Beach’ on Barra. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter. 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. I didn’t really mind so I agreed and boarded the aircraft. Flight LM451 from Glasgow to Barra was scheduled for a 10:15 departure on Tuesday morning. The Twin Otter is a light twin turbo-prop aircraft, powdered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 free turbine engines, and has an all up weight of 12,500 pounds (5,700 kgs). 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. The four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. PSOs are basically an essential way to support certain Highlands and Islands air routes and to make sure they are commercially viable. 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. So I remained outside for a few moments, and witnessed the departure of the Twin Otter. Flight LM451 from Glasgow to Barra was scheduled for a 10:15 departure on Tuesday morning. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. Final checks were made by the flight crew, and fuel was eventually cut off. Loganair Twin Otter take off from Glasgow. A Loganair Twin Otter aircraft has been converted into an additional air ambulance aircraft, allowing it carry Epishuttle isolation pods for the safe carriage of C-19 patients by air. 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. This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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). 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. The Loganair fleet Currently consists of over 40 aircraft – namely the Embraer 135/145, Saab 2000, Saab 340, Twin Otter and Islanders. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. 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. Loganair Barra & Benbecula Services Boarding a Twin Otter at Glasgow Airport Since this page was written the service pattern has changed. 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