We’ve all hit the ground with a bang at some point in our lives, and no, I’m not talking about our boss refusing us that pay rise or the feeling you when you receive your car insurance bill, I’m talking about treacherous airplane landings. You’ve cruised along happily for the entire flight, eating peanuts and watching bad Adam Sandler movies (is there a good Adam Sandler movie?), when suddenly you’re reminded that you’re sitting aboard a 80,000Kg vessel capable of speeds exceeding 500mph and cruising at 35,000 feet as the pilot grapples with tricky weather conditions, resulting in less than comfortable landing. Read the rest of this entry »