Excellent video and I agree with the title it is really stunning. The views of London on the final approach was brilliant. What a change to watch an aviation video of this quality and to hear the natural sound instead of the distraction of music like so many youtubers seem to upload these days. Thank you so much for posting as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Very nice indeed. So much of London recognizable. Even the apartment opposite the O2 we once stayed in is clearly visible. Awesome flying so close around the Shard!
Could not ask for a better video. I have relatives in England but never been there. I pretended I was on that plane the whole time😀. Great video. Thanks a million.
This is amazing - westbound along the Thames estuary and then a banking turn of 180 degrees showing amazing views of South East London in clear weather - I have forwarded the link to a friend - well done !
@@jakenolan2572 That is not at all true. There are videos online of the cockpit, showing auto pilot being fully engaged and flying the airplane until 1000 ft final
@@Galastin 5.8 degree approach grade, I think the autopilot isn't really the best thing. The approach has the autopilot disengaged at ~1500 ft and the descent begins at ~3000, and I've watched a Dash 8 land there, cockpit view.
10:00 Saw my daughter's place on Dekker Road in Dulwich Village, just below the running track at the bottom of the screen. She commutes to the HSBC tower in Canary Wharf, just west of the airport.
"A foggy day, in London town, had me low, and it had me down..." (George Gershwin) and then you break out of it and see the meandering Thames, and then fairly good visibility over a vast area! I've been there a number of times but you just don't realize how big it is until you see it from the air!
Great to see the Queen Elizabeth crossing and be able to identify the Ford Dagenham Engine Plant on the North Bank - Lost count of the number of times I visited that place as a contractor to 'solve problems'
years ago I worked in Canary Wharf. we were on the top floor of no1 Canada square. at 13.07 that is the pointed roof just in front and below the engine. we'd watch the planes coming in to land while having our breaks. views were amazing
Never been to london in my life.(yet).. But i take pride in seeing our capital...not just the landmarks but the winding thames,the history of it all,world war blitz,jack the ripper,the bridges that were there centuries ago..
And you can swim in the Thames at Southend, crystal clear water as the tide comes in and from the pier, longest in the world you'll spot the odd fish. Oh and before someone says " swim in a muddy dirty river?" no it's not, it's the worlds cleanest industrial river even seahorses and salmon have been caught in it.
Fabulous video, maybe not the best airport for nervous passengers though. I imagine London City Airport must cater mainly to business passengers because it's quite a long way to some of the main hotel and tourist areas. Traveling by tube from Heathrow to central London would only take 25 or 30 minutes longer.
Indeed, it's mainly used by business travellers. Canary Wharf - the area of London where the airport is situated - is also one of the main financial districts.
Hi, would it be possible to use this video to compare it to a flight sim landing into LYC? I only need the last 2 mins and will include the link to this vid in the description. It is not for commercial purposes, only for fun. Thanks alot!
@@HidroJax Thanks so much! Super cool result, my compliments! You have seen no doubt I have more landings and take offs! You can use them provided you always include a link.
Unfortunately it seems I missed the " sightseeing" loop when I flew into LCY :( Landed straight in from the East, need to book another London trip once(if) the "C" word is finally under control ( Writing in April 2020)
That depends a bit on the approach and the direction of the wind and also whether the sun is shining (you don't want to film on the sunny side, it will reveal the cracks and stains in the window, you will have autofocus issues and the contrast will be to high). I was sitting on the right hand side coming from Switzerland during easterly wind and no sunshine, which makes an almost perfect combination. Just make sure you have a proper window seat (check seatguru.com), fly a lot and hope for some luck. Press the camera very firm to the window to avoid unnecessary motions. Have fun!
Hi, I am planning to make a video about LCY and would like to include part of this video (the landing part) in it, would give credit to your channel in the video + a link in the description. May I know if any concern from you, appreciate to have your consent for doing so, thank you very much!
@@flyingdutchman2876 Thanks for your reply. It is not a commercial video. I will put it on TH-cam, which my channel is mainly produce video introducing the info or the UK to Hong Kong people.
Southend with pier. Nice. Steady camera. Wide right hand circuit at 1500' or so. I assume flown visually. Steep descent on final for an airliner. Nice. If not stunning.
It depends on the approach. I flew from Switzerland, and the landing was in eastward direction. If the wind comes from the west, you most likely will just land and see nothing of London at all from the air. Of all the trips towards London City, this was one of the nicest. Just always get a window seat and hope for the best!
@@hyweltthomas I understand. I used to live close to Schiphol. But this quietness comes at a high price, unfortunately. Enjoy it, it may be back to almost normal pretty soon.
@@flyingdutchman2876 yeah it’s great cause they usually have a lot come in at around 6pm British time and it’s lovely to see them but also some planes on approach to bugging hill as well
I live in in the upper floors of a high rise building in Canary Wharf, so I can literally see some of the passengers inside the plane when they're landing at LCY. I think this is the coolest airport in Europe!
You were lucky to get such a very clear view. I can tell you what some of the lesser known sites are. The River Darent & Erith Ness appear just after the Queen Elizabeth Bridge as you cross over the M25. Danson Park appears in your video at 7 minutes 40 seconds and Peckham Rye Park appears in your video at 9 minutes 43 seconds just before the plane turns North. You just missed Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena at North Greenwich after turning again at the Shard.
@@broadsword0072 Ahhh you found me out 😂 A lot of people think its the M25. Ive been waiting for your reply lol. I live in Basildon and Ive used the QEII and tunnels many, many times
By the Dockland rail & tube it might take around 90 minutes depending on how long you have to wait at each station. That is a very rough estimate because I have only been as far as the Emirates Skyway area, but I know the Piccadilly Line well.
Yes we will - this dreadful situation won't go on forever - things will change - but so will the airline companies have to adapt to survive, thats those that remain in operation - we will eventually have to develop solar powered flight - science fiction people might think - but the fictions of the past have become the realities of today
Was it a Flybe plane? We flew in one of their prop planes from Exeter to London City on the second flight, when that route started up in 2014. It was a bright clear day and we traveled along the south coast, up to the Dartford River Crossing and up the Thames. The views were spectacular, and the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth looked sooo tiny.
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Looking North
02:25 - Southend Pier
03:42 - Canvey Island
04:12 - Coryton Oil Refinery
04:31 - London Gateway Port
05:37 - Tilbury Dock
06:18 - Dartford Crossing (QE2 Bridge)
06:42 - Dartford (South of)
09:09 - The O2 (Millenium dome)
09:20 - Isle of Dogs/ Canary Wharf/ Docklands
09:44 - (Left of centre) - The City/The Shard/The Walkie Talkie
Looking South
13:12 - Isle of Dogs/ Canary Wharf/ Docklands
13:32 - The O2 (Millenium dome)
13:40 - Emirates Air Line Cable Car
13:59 - Docklands Light Railway
14:14 - The Thames Barrier
dwftube how do u know al of this loool it’s hard to tell abt canvey
I’m impressed you know London very much 👍🏻
dwftube u don’t have any hobbies if u have so much time to write that shit
@@huibui1926 Hahaha look at your face, you do look like someone thick enough to think typing that kind of comment would take years of research.
Hui Bui ➊ can I?
Nice video. Enjoyed watching.
Excellent video and I agree with the title it is really stunning. The views of London on the final approach was brilliant. What a change to watch an aviation video of this quality and to hear the natural sound instead of the distraction of music like so many youtubers seem to upload these days. Thank you so much for posting as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Excellent video. I'm going te make that trip in Januar 24.
thank you, you’re very kind!
Well done, good footage, no shakes, no crap music. Take a bow!
You're very kind!
John Flanagan 11:50. This is one of my favourite footage.
Absolutely
ATC to pilot :- "Take a sharp right at The Shard then it's straight ahead , over the big round white thing and you can't miss it".
😂😂
something like that indeed!😂
Wow I was surprised how close you got to the shard! I've never flown into London City airport before but looks great flying in.
Wow fabulous views of some of London's most iconic sites. Never landed at city airport but would be a treat if I ever did!
WOW Brilliant video !!!!!
Very nice indeed. So much of London recognizable. Even the apartment opposite the O2 we once stayed in is clearly visible. Awesome flying so close around the Shard!
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it!
Could not ask for a better video. I have relatives in England but never been there. I pretended I was on that plane the whole time😀. Great video. Thanks a million.
You're very kind Beverly. That was the whole idea of the video, being there!
This is amazing - westbound along the Thames estuary and then a banking turn of 180 degrees showing amazing views of South East London in clear weather - I have forwarded the link to a friend - well done !
You're very kind!
Absolutely superb video and stunning views of London
Many thanks!
I've only flown into London City a couple of times. It's quite spectacular. It feels like you could touch the Shard!
the approach is so steep that the autopilot cannot handle it. one of the few instances you actually need pilots in. (anymore)
@@jakenolan2572 That is not at all true. There are videos online of the cockpit, showing auto pilot being fully engaged and flying the airplane until 1000 ft final
@@Galastin 5.8 degree approach grade, I think the autopilot isn't really the best thing. The approach has the autopilot disengaged at ~1500 ft and the descent begins at ~3000, and I've watched a Dash 8 land there, cockpit view.
Really? You must have extremely long arms!😂
10:00 Saw my daughter's place on Dekker Road in Dulwich Village, just below the running track at the bottom of the screen. She commutes to the HSBC tower in Canary Wharf, just west of the airport.
nice! thanks for watching
Although you can see many places in Essex the plane is flying over Sheppey. I know as I've there and see many flights flying over.
The approach in LCY, over the skyline is just amazing.... great footage...
Must be summer, you can see across the river!
Greatest city in the world 5 major airports two the busiest on the planet
"A foggy day, in London town, had me low, and it had me down..." (George Gershwin) and then you break out of it and see the meandering Thames, and then fairly good visibility over a vast area! I've been there a number of times but you just don't realize how big it is until you see it from the air!
Excellent quality - many thanks for uploading.
You´re very kind! thanks so much
Best way to see London...you can't see the litter!!!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧😁🍷🇬🇧🇬🇧😁🍷
Or the illegal immigrants jumping off lorries.
Dick heads
no rats too.
Nice vid! Lovely shots of the Thames estuary in particular.
What an amazing landing, smooth as silk!
Agree.
Beautiful, thank you.
Greatest city in the world ! Without a shadow of doubt .
I subscribed as i find planes fascinating!! ✈
Thank you, you‘re very welcome!
Very relaxing, actually. Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see the Queen Elizabeth crossing and be able to identify the Ford Dagenham Engine Plant on the North Bank - Lost count of the number of times I visited that place as a contractor to 'solve problems'
Did this in a BAe 146 early '90's.
Thanks for posting.
such a beautiful london aero tour
Super smooth landing,nice visuals.
Glad you enjoyed it
years ago I worked in Canary Wharf. we were on the top floor of no1 Canada square. at 13.07 that is the pointed roof just in front and below the engine. we'd watch the planes coming in to land while having our breaks. views were amazing
Nice one man! Flew a several times to LCY Airport! Filmed it aswell!
Thanks for this video !
To think that is one small portion of one small area in just one small part of London :)
Nice view of the Empire State Building there, thanks.
You bet
Never been to london in my life.(yet)..
But i take pride in seeing our capital...not just the landmarks but the winding thames,the history of it all,world war blitz,jack the ripper,the bridges that were there centuries ago..
And you can swim in the Thames at Southend, crystal clear water as the tide comes in and from the pier, longest in the world you'll spot the odd fish. Oh and before someone says " swim in a muddy dirty river?" no it's not, it's the worlds cleanest industrial river even seahorses and salmon have been caught in it.
thanks for this, absolutely stunning!
Nice video, saw my house too lol. Liked how close to the shard it flew
Agree , a stunning landing
thanks, it was a luck day
Very cool I've always wondered what it looks like there beautiful I hope to be making this trip someday
Thanks, you're very kind. And that was actually the purpose of the video, let others share in the joy of flying.
Amazing view
Love that I love London it’s massive 👊
Loved it 💙. So good to watch.
Nice...thanks for the upload
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Loved this 👍🛩❤
What a lovely flight!
Try flying into LAX 🤯🤯🤯
Fabulous video, maybe not the best airport for nervous passengers though. I imagine London City Airport must cater mainly to business passengers because it's quite a long way to some of the main hotel and tourist areas. Traveling by tube from Heathrow to central London would only take 25 or 30 minutes longer.
Indeed, it's mainly used by business travellers. Canary Wharf - the area of London where the airport is situated - is also one of the main financial districts.
Hi, would it be possible to use this video to compare it to a flight sim landing into LYC? I only need the last 2 mins and will include the link to this vid in the description. It is not for commercial purposes, only for fun. Thanks alot!
Of course, enjoy. Will you publish it? Send me the link! And thanks for asking, you must be a good human being!
@@flyingdutchman2876 Thank you so much for replying! I am going to publish it within the next few days and will be sure to send you the link!
@@flyingdutchman2876 Here is the link th-cam.com/video/VxoYvJYTEME/w-d-xo.html
@@HidroJax Thanks so much! Super cool result, my compliments!
You have seen no doubt I have more landings and take offs! You can use them provided you always include a link.
Amazing video. Congratulations!
This is simply great, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Unfortunately it seems I missed the " sightseeing" loop when I flew into LCY :( Landed straight in from the East, need to book another London trip once(if) the "C" word is finally under control ( Writing in April 2020)
Llegamoo....lisaa♥️♥️
Which side of the plane is best to sit on for this? If arriving in london ok guessing the RHS?
That depends a bit on the approach and the direction of the wind and also whether the sun is shining (you don't want to film on the sunny side, it will reveal the cracks and stains in the window, you will have autofocus issues and the contrast will be to high). I was sitting on the right hand side coming from Switzerland during easterly wind and no sunshine, which makes an almost perfect combination. Just make sure you have a proper window seat (check seatguru.com), fly a lot and hope for some luck. Press the camera very firm to the window to avoid unnecessary motions. Have fun!
I didn’t realise how green London actually was . Great video 👍🇬🇧
What’s so stunning?
A Great video thank you.
wow, really something! 👍🏻
What a fascinating insight!!!!!!!!!
I had no idea London was so huge, great job.
So huge? That was only a tiny bit of the east end lol
I can't believe how close to the Shard it came. Can you imagine the noise in the offices inside the Shard?
Thought you were using a SteadyCam - great work.
Thanks! Just pressing the phone firmly to the window, that gives an acceptable steadiness
Awesome!!
Hi, I am planning to make a video about LCY and would like to include part of this video (the landing part) in it, would give credit to your channel in the video + a link in the description. May I know if any concern from you, appreciate to have your consent for doing so, thank you very much!
Will that be a commercial video?
@@flyingdutchman2876 Thanks for your reply. It is not a commercial video. I will put it on TH-cam, which my channel is mainly produce video introducing the info or the UK to Hong Kong people.
@@yaujauuk then please go ahead and enjoy; let me know when your video is online
@@flyingdutchman2876 thanks very much! 😀
Southend with pier. Nice. Steady camera. Wide right hand circuit at 1500' or so. I assume flown visually. Steep descent on final for an airliner. Nice. If not stunning.
Hi, is it better to sit on the right then?
It depends on the approach. I flew from Switzerland, and the landing was in eastward direction. If the wind comes from the west, you most likely will just land and see nothing of London at all from the air. Of all the trips towards London City, this was one of the nicest. Just always get a window seat and hope for the best!
@@flyingdutchman2876 Thank you so much! That was really helpful! :) Fingers crossed
the sight of the dome must be a comfort to the pilots. Just end up about 090 approaching the dome and ya got it made.
the space shuttle descent
Beautiful awesome 😊👌👍
Love it great video 👏🏽 I started sharing similar videos too 😍
Thanks so much, very kind!
Awsome
I used it once a few years ago, 2012?. Unfortunately the airport is not designed for delayed passengers, after all flights were cancelled due to snow.
Like watching an extended opening credits to Eastenders.
@Stephen Knight Indeed
I've made that descent, it's awesome.
@@Navalator yes that as well.
Aah, I remember aeroplanes.
We'll fly again....
@@flyingdutchman2876 We live quite close to Heathrow, much as I love planes, it's lovely and quiet now...
@@hyweltthomas I understand. I used to live close to Schiphol. But this quietness comes at a high price, unfortunately. Enjoy it, it may be back to almost normal pretty soon.
very beautiful ,, favourite
Thanks so much!
I saw my house lol, they go past my house everyday at like 1K + ft so I see them all the time
As long as they fly past and not into your house!
@@flyingdutchman2876 yeah it’s great cause they usually have a lot come in at around 6pm British time and it’s lovely to see them but also some planes on approach to bugging hill as well
I wonder how many people are watching this while unknowingly are somewhere in this video in their car or whatever on the roads in frame.
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I live in in the upper floors of a high rise building in Canary Wharf, so I can literally see some of the passengers inside the plane when they're landing at LCY. I think this is the coolest airport in Europe!
And we can see you! So get dressed!
Excellent 👍👍
thanks
One of the most historical cities in the world. Proud to be English.
That was nice, but I was hoping to see Windsor Castle from the air.
Gina, Windsor is 30 miles west of London City airport, good though though !
Love this, thankyou
You were lucky to get such a very clear view. I can tell you what some of the lesser known sites are. The River Darent & Erith Ness appear just after the Queen Elizabeth Bridge as you cross over the M25. Danson Park appears in your video at 7 minutes 40 seconds and Peckham Rye Park appears in your video at 9 minutes 43 seconds just before the plane turns North. You just missed Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena at North Greenwich after turning again at the Shard.
Try flying at night. The approach to Stansted is impressive, you can see the whole estuary lit up, Essex, Kent, over to Hastings & northern France!
Which motorway crosses the River Thames? None.
@@broadsword0072 M25
@@martinbootneck6535 The M25 ends at J30 and the A282 starts, crosses the River Thames ends at J2, the M25 starts at J2
@@broadsword0072 Ahhh you found me out 😂 A lot of people think its the M25. Ive been waiting for your reply lol. I live in Basildon and Ive used the QEII and tunnels many, many times
whats the train station, is it st pancras ?, i know there are several other big ones . kings cross ?
London Bridge - next to the Shard
Amazing view. I'will never land on Gatwick or Heathrow the next time, I want to land on London City.
HB-ZER Aviation City and Heathrow have good views. It is just Gatwick that doesnt
@@Yasin_2312 it's scenic a sea of green coming into Gatwick no landmarks as such.
I landed at heathrow in May, and we came in from the NW, and made the turn to land on 27L, right over downtown, looked straight at the O2.
If you're landing at Heathrow you go over Windsor Castle. It looks so beautiful.
@@Sue474 Thank you, but a clear sky is needed and a landing on runway 09L or 09R, I need to be lucky haha.
Comin into London from over the border, flyin in a big air liner, chicken flyin all around the plain, man I couldn't feel much finer!"
How far is London City Airport from Heathrow Airport?
By the Dockland rail & tube it might take around 90 minutes depending on how long you have to wait at each station. That is a very rough estimate because I have only been as far as the Emirates Skyway area, but I know the Piccadilly Line well.
I used to do this as a commute every Monday morning. Not now
Unusual to land from the west - wind direction, obviously.
11:50 - that was pretty close.
... yep ... i thought that.
My thought also. WOW!
Is this a A318 babybus?
No, an Embraer 190, so no Airbus plane.
@@flyingdutchman2876 Oh ok, thanks
What a reflection,may 1 2020
The chimney still up at littlebrook power station.
@@Navalator whats your problem
Wow
This video explains why London can't have tall buildings. 11:48 and 13:03
Itz true😂
It’s true/ Itz true it makes sense lol
I mean the Shard over which this plane flew is one of the tallest buildings in the world
Emirates 001 lol
Imanuel Caushi yh I know and that is why London won’t build skyscrapers wont build a building anymore taller than the Shard (310m)
Will we ever fly again
Yes we will - this dreadful situation won't go on forever - things will change - but so will the airline companies have to adapt to survive, thats those that remain in operation - we will eventually have to develop solar powered flight - science fiction people might think - but the fictions of the past have become the realities of today
Absolutely!
I’ve only used London city once and the plane had propellers
Was it a Flybe plane? We flew in one of their prop planes from Exeter to London City on the second flight, when that route started up in 2014. It was a bright clear day and we traveled along the south coast, up to the Dartford River Crossing and up the Thames. The views were spectacular, and the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth looked sooo tiny.
*when air travel was a thing*
Oof
LONDON IS MY CITY
Unlucky
It’s from jake Paul diss track.