The last time I flew from Guernsey to Alderney was about 20 years ago when Aurigny were still operating Trislanders. I was sitting right behind the copilot's seat, so had a clear view ahead. Imagine my concern when we started our approach into Alderney, but seemed to be ignoring the runway, which I could see stretching from left to right ahead of us. It was only then that I found out that Alderney actually has three runways; the main asphalt one, plus two grass ones! That day I experienced my first and only landing on grass. 😊

@helloantoniotraveladventures

6 ай бұрын

Wow what an experience! I've only had a grass landing in a glider, and that was expected!

"My word, it's noisy". Have you ever flown on the old Aurigny Trislanders? There's an experience that would change your life, and possibly your pants. The noise haunts me to this day. I have been on some of the more modern turbo props, Southampton to CI, but not for many years. If you see me now, I will be on one of those boats, far, far, below you. Enjoy your travel. 😁

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, never been on a Trislander but would love to! My next trip to Alderney will be by boat

Thank you for taking me on your flight

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Done that trip a few times when Aurigny were using 10 seater Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, that were operated with just the one pilot, and a few times in order to get the aircraft balanced a passenger would be seated in the co pilots seat, with strict instructions "dont touch anything!", and on one trip when there was 8 of us and all our luggage would not fit in, we were told "ok we drop you off then we will fly back to Guernsey and bring your luggage over.

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

Wow, what memories for you! Love the luggage story especially. Wish I could have flown on those islanders

Nice video. These really short flights are often the coolest ones to be on, as you actually feel that you are flying, unlike when you sit for 6 hours on a Dreamliner.

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I loved being able to see what the pilot and first officer were up to!

Aurigny is the french name for Alderney

@helloantoniotraveladventures

7 ай бұрын

Certainly is

Thanks for the nostalgia trip. Wow the Dornier has an aisle! I've only ever travelled to Alderney on a Trislander so just 2 seats wide no aisle. I loved those bone rattling flights as was used to them from a baby but when I took friends over they nearly needed new knickers!

@helloantoniotraveladventures

11 ай бұрын

😂 Glad you enjoyed it. Really wish I'd had a chance to ride a trislander!

@clarebluett7153

11 ай бұрын

@helloantoniotraveladventures you say that but the windows were literally held in with roughly applied silicone sealant patch jobs and they rattled. When it rained droplets of moisture came through the silicone edges. Quite an experience but one I remember fondly. It’s been 10 plus years since I’ve been back. Your video has me looking at flights.

@helloantoniotraveladventures

11 ай бұрын

Sounds quite exciting! Hope you're back in the islands soon. I've truly fallen in love with them

@clarebluett7153

11 ай бұрын

@helloantoniotraveladventures I hope so too. And you too!

Sometimes on small planes Pax are moved to make for safe weight distribution. Safety first.

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

You're right there, I've learned that since

Those Aurigny flights are great fun, thanks for sharing your two experiences. I guess you can walk into Saint Anne from the airport. Did you spend a few hours there?

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes, in fact I spent a few days there! Vlog to follow

I'm going on there!

@helloantoniotraveladventures

Жыл бұрын

When!?