The aircraft taxied to the airport terminal building and came to a stop few moments later. I’m confident I’m not the first one she sees flying to and from Barra on a single day. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. At 13:30, a Loganair employee stood up and asked if anyone in the terminal was on the flight back to Glasgow. The Twin Otter is a great little aircraft to fly on, and landing on the beach is a must for any aviation enthusiast. Marlin Seeley. 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. At 09:35, the flight information display screens (FIDS) finally announced the gate for my flight, which was gate 1. The remainder of the cruising part back to Glasgow was uneventful. 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. I was very impressed by this performance, and the sound of the two turboprop engines as well of course. Great trip report, pictures and videos ! 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. The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. Sign me up for the daily newsletter. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 4 million screened photos online! The four passengers, including myself, enjoyed the exterior views as we flew toward Barra. Advertise with us. As the flight crew had finished their preflight duties at 13:33, both engines were started (I really love the sound of these turboprops). 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). As a matter of fact, there are three runways on the beach, each one clearly marked by a wooden pole. 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 perfect beginning of a bucket list flight trip. Learn how your comment data is processed. Unfortunately it seemed a bit too complex to arrange a day trip out of Glasgow. After just a few seconds, the captain gently pulled back the steering wheel and we rotated. 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. Once all passengers were seated, Richard gave us some more information on the flight and also gave us the mandatory safety demonstration. Just a few minutes later, we touched down firmly on the beach and the engines were put into reverse thrust again. 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. Thank you! Once the engines were running smooth and stable at takeoff setting, the brakes were released and we quickly accelerated on 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). Flight LM451 from Glasgow to Barra was scheduled for a 10:15 departure on Tuesday morning. 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. It seemed like a very close community and everyone is very social. 1:27. It’s possible to fly out and back on the same aircraft if you check in online – but I’d really recommend spending a little time on the island. I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. 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. Eventually, I went outside of the airport terminal building and took the Glasgow Airport Express back to the city centre of Glasgow. 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’m glad you enjoyed your flight on this Scottish world record holding Airline. 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. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. Winds were gently blowing from the east, with a speed of about 20-25 knots. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. In the past, I had flown in the Twin Otter just once (a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon in the United States). It was great to visit the island and a unique experience to land and takeoff at the beach. 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. And apart from the mandatory restrooms, that’s basically it. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. Just a few minutes later, we touched down firmly on the beach and the engines were put into reverse thrust again. So fasten your seatbelt, put the table in front of you in the upward position and enjoy this trip report. The Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. Once all passengers were seated, Richard gave us some more information on the flight and also gave us the mandatory safety demonstration. 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. 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 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. 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. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. Calling from overseas? Calling itself “Scotland’s Airline”, Loganairis a success story in how to turn a regional airline into a winner. Winds were gently blowing from the east, with a speed of about 20-25 knots. The Twin Otter was introduced on services from Glasgow to Tiree, Barra and Campbeltown. I’ve always assumed that the waters which wash Scotland’s west coast and islands is the North Atlantic ocean. I entered the airport building and noticed the relative small size. After a 15 minute drive, the taxi driver dropped me off at the terminal building at Glasgow 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. 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. 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). However, even it’s just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. Hence, I also headed to the gents restroom. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. 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). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. 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. 5 seconds later, I was already walking to the aircraft, Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter G-SGTS. As I boarded the aircraft, I was kindly welcomed by our First Officer Daniel. Aviation Photo #5904073 De Havilland Canada (Viking) DHC-6-400 Twin Otter - Loganair [ Medium Large] Tweet. 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. Flightradar24 tracks 180,000+ flights, from 1,200+ airlines, flying to or from 4,000+ airports around the world in real time. 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. 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. Our aircraft came to a complete stop just next to the airport terminal, the engines were shut down and the doors were opened. In the meantime, we were flying over the North Atlantic Ocean and still had a few moments to go before reaching Barra. This reminded me of the fact that my one hour flight to Barra would not have any restroom facility available. I immediately noticed that the gate for my flight to Barra was quite empty as well. G-HIAL | Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter | Loganair | Kyle McKinlay | JetPhotos 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. And apart from the mandatory restrooms, that’s basically it. 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. 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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. At 10:29 our Twin Otter moved away from the airport building. 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 Pratt & Whitney engines spooled up, and the aircraft moved gently backwards. After two good engine starts, the before taxi checklist was completed and clearance was received to taxi to the runway. You never know when turbulence might hit you, especially on a smaller aircraft like this Twin Otter. Flights now operate separately from Glasgow Airport to Barra Airport and to Benbecula Airport, with no direct connection between the two. Aviation Safety Network: Aviation Safety Network: Database containing descriptions of over 11000 airliner write-offs, hijackings and military aircraft accidents. Loganair Twin Otter take off from Glasgow. I passed through the door leading to the tarmac and made my way towards the aircraft. As our Twin Otter gained altitude, Barra slowly disappeared on the horizon and the flight crew of our flight set course towards Glasgow. 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. 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,…. to see if we would be able to take them in the cabin. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. Here is my trip report, so you can relive these two special flights to and from the beach runways at Barra Airport. Engine number two was started first, followed by engine number one. 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. Only four passengers would be flying to Barra this morning. At 13:39, both engines were throttled up and stabilised, a final check of the runway ahead of us was made (e.g. After two good engine starts, the before taxi checklist was completed and clearance was received to taxi to the runway. The views at Traigh Eais are just fenomenal and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. Maybe the weather in Barra would not be as bad as the weather in Glasgow? We don't know about any in-box reviews for this Flybe (Loganair) Twin Otter (#72-115) from 26 … It was badly damaged in gale force winds at Rothera, Antarctica, 18 Nov 81. The remainder of the cruising part back to Glasgow was uneventful. 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,…. Loganair Limited, Lightyear Building, 9 Marchburn Drive, Glasgow Airport, Paisley, PA3 2SJ. However, instead of being pushed back by a truck, the two engines were put into reverse thrust. 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. What makes Barra so unique is that it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. Your lucky to have flown the entire Scottish Governments aircraft fleet. Marketplace. It was becoming very obvious that everyone on the island knows each other. For some reason I was glad that my inbound flight had just four passenger, including me. JetPhotos.com is the biggest database of aviation photographs with over 4 million screened photos online! 31/10/2019 news CAE and Loganair … Loganair Barra & Benbecula Services Boarding a Twin Otter at Glasgow Airport Since this page was written the service pattern has changed. 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. The flight crew however deemed that it was safe and no heavy turbulence was expected. 0:40. 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. Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter. 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. 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). A Loganair operated Twin Otter plane at Barra's beach airport in the Outer Hebrides. 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 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 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 had done some research and noticed that you could easily walk from Tràigh Mhòr or ‘Big Beach’ (where Barra airport is situated) to Traigh Eais or ‘Long Beach’ at the opposite side of the island. So I booked a taxi that would pick me up at 08:15 at my hotel in the city centre of Glasgow. The twin otter aircraft has been adapted to carry epishuttle isolation pods for the safe carriage of COVID-19 patients by air. I still had more than one hour to spend before for my flight back to Glasgow. PSOs are basically an essential way to support certain Highlands and Islands air routes and to make sure they are commercially viable. Barra is a Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, roughly about 226 kilometers (122 nautical miles) from Glasgow. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. 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. Advertise with us. An airport in its purest form. Turbine Otter … Covid-19 - If your call relates to the impact on your booking with us, please read our advice first. It was great to visit the island and a unique experience to land and takeoff at the beach. I was very impressed by this performance, and the sound of the two turboprop engines as well of course. 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. Hence, I also headed to the gents restroom. Thanks again. 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. Once we reached our top of descent (TOD), our flight crew started the descent into Barra. Photo of Loganair de Havilland Canada Twin Otter (G-BVVK) taken in Barra, United Kingdom on 2019-02-11 by Simon Willson of AirTeamImages.com However, even it’s just a small airport building, it is very comfortable and has a unique, friendly atmosphere. Shortly after boarding we were welcomed by our First Officer, Richard. After another check of my digital boarding pass before boarding, I was allowed to board the Twin Otter. Scroll tab to view all data. Our weather was superb with views of Mull, Coll and Tiree before a descent over Vatersay into Barra on the way out. 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 availability of the 550 shp (410 kW) Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-20 propeller turbine engine in the early 1960s made the concept of a twin more feasible. The end of a safe and uneventful, but quite an adventurous flight. Founded in 1962 by William Logan at Renfrew airport with a single Piper Aztec aircraft, Loganair won the contract t… Lazaro Alvan. Rodrick Guthrie. I sat there for quite some time, made some photos, enjoyed the views and…well…enjoyed the views again. 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. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. As I exited the Twin Otter, I said goodbye to our Captain and to the First Officer. 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 twin-engined replacement for the single-engined Otter retaining DHC's renowned STOL qualities, design features included double-slotted trailing edge flaps and ailerons that work in unison with the flaps to boost STOL performance. 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 handling pilot, who occupied the first pilot's position, had recently converted to flying the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, and was completing a series of supervised route flights required by the airline before the award of full command status. I sat there for quite some time, made some photos, enjoyed the views and…well…enjoyed the views again. An excellent report and video. 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. Includes custom panel, dynamic VC with a full cabin, custom sound, reflective textures, full suspension, opening doors and more. Development of the aircraft began in 1964, with the first flight on May 20, 1965. We protect your data, read our privacy policy. In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. Hi Brian. Four minutes after landing, our aircraft came to a complete stop near the airport terminal building. 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. 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). I entered the airport building and noticed the relative small size. As I entered the airport, I checked the flight information screens and noticed that my morning flight to Barra would operate as scheduled. Thanks for bringing back memories of a great trip to Barra in June last year. The airport’s airside surface is located on a beach, but pilots cannot just land on any spot they want. Twin Otter taking off from remote camp in Nunavut, Canada. Flights to Barra are operated from Glasgow. A Loganair plane has been converted into an additional air ambulance aircraft, following calls to extend airlifting capability in the isles in response to the coronavirus outbreak. 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. 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). Quite a spectacular and unique sight to see an aircraft take off from a beach. In May 2019, I had made plans for a city trip to Glasgow, Scotland. 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. 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. 2004 By this time Loganair had acquired all the Scottish routes previously operated by British Airways CitiExpress. 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. So I booked my seats onboard flights LM451 GLA-BRR and LM456 BRR-GLA on Tuesday 26 November 2019. With world records held for only scheduled beach service and the worlds shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. The airport’s airside surface is located on a beach, but pilots cannot just land on any spot they want. 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. 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. 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. Since the PSO route to Barra is operated from Glasgow, this would definitely allow for a day trip during my city trip. I already knew that Barra was special as it is the only place in the world where scheduled flights land on a beach. Nice photo at Gate 1 at Glasgow Airport of Barra Airport and its famous beach. In other words: it felt great! The second flight appeared to be quite a full flight as many passengers exited the aircraft. You have entered an incorrect email address! We got access to the Lounge with Scottish treats like tablet, you must have missed out there. After a 15 minute drive, the taxi driver dropped me off at the terminal building at Glasgow Airport. Maybe the weather in Barra would not be as bad as the weather in Glasgow? However, instead of being pushed back by a truck, the two engines were put into reverse thrust. I kindly acknowledged, packed my winter jacket and camera bag, and showed my boarding pass. 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 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. At 10:15 (our scheduled departure time), the Loganair gate agent finally announced that our flight was ready for boarding. I’m not sure that the North Sea can be seen during the flight between Glasgow and Barra. I still had more than one hour to spend before for my flight back to Glasgow. I made my way to the gate, where I arrived at about 09:40, just five minutes before expected boarding time. This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. As the flight progressed, the weather started to improve and the first patches of blue skies started to appear. Thanks for the kind feedback. I’m confident I’m not the first one she sees flying to and from Barra on a single day. You are fully correct. Our captain was the pilot flying and gently pulled forward the overhead throttle levers as we lined up onto the runway. Bottlecriticize. As the flight crew had finished their preflight duties at 13:33, both engines were started (I really love the sound of these turboprops). I was kindly welcomed on the ground by the same female Loganair gate agent who handled the outbound flight from Glasgow to Barra. I thanked them for a nice experience and said that another of my aviation buck list items could be checked off. Less than two minutes later, we started our short taxi toward the threshold of RWY 05. This allows for aircraft to land on Barra, independently of the surface wind direction. So long, Barra! The airport building at Barra Airport may be rather small, but it offers all needed services and has its own ATC tower. Our captain was the pilot flying and gently pulled forward the overhead throttle levers as we lined up onto the runway. 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 past, I had flown in the Twin Otter just once (a sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon in the United States). Flightradar24 tracks 180,000+ flights, from 1,200+ airlines, flying to or from 4,000+ airports around the world in real time. 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 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 our Twin Otter gained altitude, Barra slowly disappeared on the horizon and the flight crew of our flight set course towards Glasgow. I have updated the trip report accordingly. After just a few seconds, the captain gently pulled back the steering wheel and we rotated. Mr Mackay said: “As Minister for Transport and Islands, I understand just how important these air links are to the local economies of Campbeltown, Tiree and Barra. PSOs are basically an essential way to support certain Highlands and Islands air routes and to make sure they are commercially viable. 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