Planes vs. Cartel Runway

Planes vs. Cartel Runway

We've all seen videos of planes taking off from extreme cartel air strips, so I took it upon myself to find one in the simulator. Today, we're going to see which planes can take off from one because we know the cartel sometimes uses business jets to smuggle things, even on dirt runways.

First, we'll try with the Cessna Citation CJ4. This strip was very short, even for a plane that small. Next up, we’re trying with the C130, which we know can take off on very short runways.

This might have been our last successful attempt because now, in true "Aaron Ryan" fashion, we're trying something stupid. Here's the Airbus Beluga on a cartel airstrip, and now just for fun, we have to try the Airbus A380.

I've backed it up as far as we can so we can use all of this runway. And, of course, we'll try with a static takeoff.

Keywords

• Cartel airstrips
• Simulator
• Cessna Citation CJ4
• C130
• Airbus Beluga
• Airbus A380
• Static takeoff

FAQ

Q: Why choose the Cessna Citation CJ4 for the test?
A: The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a smaller business jet, and testing it first gives an idea of how a smaller, more agile plane manages on a short dirt runway.

Q: Why did you choose the C130 for the next attempt?
A: The C130 is known for its ability to take off and land on very short runways, making it a suitable candidate for challenging airstrips.

Q: What is meant by "Aaron Ryan's fashion" when referring to testing the Airbus Beluga?
A: "Aaron Ryan's fashion" refers to trying something seemingly reckless or very ambitious, like attempting to take off with a massive Airbus Beluga on a short cartel airstrip.

Q: Did the Airbus A380 manage to take off?
A: You'll have to watch the video to see if the Airbus A380 succeeded, but it was a major challenge given the plane's enormous size versus the limited runway length.