I have flown into this airport. Definitely one of the most amazing flying experience I’ve ever had. The approach traverses a steep narrow canyon and you’re whizzing by houses at eye level that seem unbelievably close. The pilots of this airline are incredibly skilled.
@@wasimrazaq2849 Paro, Bhutan. I got the chance to visit 20 years ago, and flew into the airport. I wondered at first why such a small plane needed four engines. Turns out it has 17,000 ft mountains to dodge on take-off!
Not so much heart-stopping as awe-inspiring. This captain is right on the money in every moment of this approach and the landing proves it. Track, airspeed, descent profile and all--glorious!
Agreed - not heart stopping. Actually, somewhat mundane. Pilot has obviously flown this route more thane once. Nice job, would like to fly that landing!
Took this flight from Calcutta about 20 years ago. There was heavy fog so the pilot circled a couple of times. The locals said we will probably return to Calcutta but a window opened in the fog and down we went through the clouds with mountains so close either side. Breath-taking and brilliant flying by the Shiek pilots. Highly memorable.
@@martinbanks7686 can blame spellchecker but ... Could have said sheek perhaps but meant Sikh, as in turban wearing, cool tempered, no nerves Indian. Incredible bus drivers too.
Not exactly on topic but I would like to ask what did you think of Boeings decision to add MCAS to their planes when effectively it was a system that thought pilots weren't skilled enough to handle a bit of pitching up?
Been an airline mechanic, going on my 27th year, now. I love seeing these beautiful flying machines doing what they're capable of, in the hands of a skilled professional! ✌
I flew there as a passenger a couple of years ago. It was thrilling……..but I did not feel fear. Those pilots really know their stuff and they perform flawlessly !
If driving cars were as regulated as flying an airplane I'm pretty sure driving would be just as safe method of transportation as anything else Also blaming DEI for anything that happens is asking to being racist. Anyone with proper training and practice can learn to fly a plane and then land in such places. Anyone of any race culture and such.
@@davidescobar5366 I'm not racist because I don't believe in DEI, I'm a realist. I agree, anyone, no matter what race, creed, color, or nationality you are, can be an excellent pilot. And there are many. But that's not what DEI hiring methods are about and you know it. They're about filling a job or position with someone who might not meet certain skill requirements but do meet certain color or gender requirements.
Every time I landed at this Paro airport, I was in awe. And the flight from Kathmandu to get there, passing Mount Everest... an experience like no other. Time and time again...
If you ever get a chance to visit, get a seat on the right side of the aisle. The approach consists of a left turn followed by a right and as you make that last turn, you’re looking into people’s houses off the wing tip. May not be heart-stopping, but it’s pretty amazing.
I had a similar experience on a flight into Tegucigalpa. It's really strange to look out the window and see people standing outside their dwelling who are higher up than you are.
That would depend on which direction you are landing from. I've done this flight several times and only once have I landed from this side. There are other clips on TH-cam showing the other way.
I was a Druk Air passenger back in 2008, sitting on the left side as I recall. At the time, Druk used Swiss Air copilots along with Bhutanese pilots. I believe that today both pilot and co-pilot are Bhutanese. It was a thrilling landing and rake-off.
I got a lot of my most important flight training from a retired TWA captain who flew Liberators during WWll, and he said learn to "wear" your aircraft like your clothes, and fly by pitch sound. That helped me land anywhere I needed to land. I wasn't a natural but I worked at it. My forte' was short field landings. Oh yes, and the TWA captain was my instrument instructor, and he had me fly the ILS hooded to the ground.
"In fact, it's so dangerous that only 24 pilots are reported to be allowed to land there as it's so hazardous. According to reports there are over 100 potential hazards which pilots have to avoid while landing in Paro. Not only this, but the geography around Paro Airport means that technology can't even be used there." What the Net says.
The most heart stopping landing i ever experienced was at DTW in a 747 in a high crosswind. I looked out my window seat and could see the end of the runway.
Not so much heart-stopping, but this is a fairly good example of certain pilot skills. I assume this is an airport that requires a certain amount of preparation or planning. Nice landing on that pilot's part.
I used to fly in an old canvas Wing Piper with my father when I was a kid! I don't know how the heck he made that Landing in an Airbus! To top it off it look like he pulled into a driveway to park the plane! Couldn't they afford to pave that entire area?! A hell of an experience!
This airport is treacherous to say the least. I flew there in a Global Express a few years back. The visual approach was a bit demanding but fun, this is a beautiful place to go. The only 3 IFR approaches are (RNP AR) which terminates as a (cloud break procedure) meaning the airplane and crew need to be certified and trained. The only other way to get in is to be accompanied by a locally qualified safety pilot (Druk Air pilot in our case). Locals are really friendly. A hike to the Tiger’s Nest sacred buddhist temple built 450 years ago is worth the effort. Happy and safe flying to all
With all the hazards described I think that was an amazing landing, it looked so normal. Just goes to show the skills needed to navigate all that mountainous area. It must be a privilege to fly into that airport.
The world's most dangerous and most treacherous plane landing is into Lukla in Nepal. Stone wall at one end, a several thousand foot drop at the other and a very short runway. Nothing else comes close. My Glasgow born dad has been into it 2 - 3 times. Trekked in the Himalayas. In Scotland, there are 282 munros, he has done them all, got the tie. I have done at least 4. He is 81 and still hillwalks, up Ben Lomond recently. He has been right up at the Chinese border in Pakistan, even stepped into China.
Agreed - I was there a few years ago. Coming into land the runway looks like a postage stamp. Taking off is even more thrilling as you dive off a cliff like a hang-glider would do.
I guess the difference would be that Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is not an option for an airbus. A lot of those mountain airports in Nepal are fun. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is a big thrill. The Jomsom airport is not so obviously dangerous except that it is at very high elevation and features a short runway. Only small aircraft can make the flight. The aircraft are so small they never rise above the mountains, so the flightpath runs right between them, over a valley which gets pretty narrow in a few places. It is thrilling because I’ve never flown so close to mountain peaks before, and because the plane can’t go above them you feel kinda vulnerable.
I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video? _(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_
Thanks for reminding me this, Flying Dragon Pilot. I flew in and out of Kathmandu, Nepal and Paro, Bhutan, with Drukair 10 years ago. I even took its domestic flight between the countryside of Bumthang and Paro. Both landings were exhilarating to say the least. Each of them required a higher-skilled pilot than any other airlines of the world. I don’t mind visiting both countries again if I had a chance. June of London, UK
Pilots fly planes like we drive cars, with proper training, refresher courses, and reading like myself, a retired chauffeur just turned 62 1/2 years old.
Precise controls and a beautiful short field landing in an Airbus! I can only imagine if the winds were slightly higher it would have been a lot more difficult!
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the entire approach is done by the FMC, determining the heights, and the auto throttle is turned on to maintain a fixed speed, the pilot only takes over the piloting in the final moments and makes the landing. This landing can only be made by the Commander, landing by the first officer is not authorized, unless they are in training with the plane without passengers. Procedure name: RNAV X 33. PARO INTL. I am a pilot and instructor with more than 10.000 hours flying.
It is during monsoon this airport becomes a true nightmare. Anyone spent some time in the Himalayan region during the rainy season will know what I mean! Bhutan and Paro valley is a very special place. Padmasambhava is said to have flown across the valley on the back of a tiger once! He later settled on a clifface called Paro Takdzang in the same valley. Many other remarkable things have happened in this valley in the past.
I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video? _(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_
"When skills are paired with passion” 😃 Really like how the pilot has made full use of the terrain for this as spectacular as smooth descent. Somewhat amazing they went `round the corners´ without going in steep curves (yes, I know, aircraft with passengers aboard, of course 😉). Appears like the camera perspective suggests distances and width of the valley are smaller than in reality. … perhaps I’m also bit too much biased by watching clips of UK Mach Loop low altitude training 250ft at 500knots … 😅 But this here is equally stunning - Thank you so much for sharing!
The physics, of this : The atmospheric air temperature, from the hills/mountains, causes thermal up-down AIR drafts. Also, consider the side winds, if any, curving around the circular valley - the Larger Scale, picture. This pilot, knows the area; and he has done this, more than several times. It appears, he followed the wind , moving toward this direction (camera ) . I see no wing yaw adjustment, for sidewinds. HE did a splendid approach, ' feeling '' his way in, and then a spot-on landing. Very fine, sir ; well done. !
@@FlyingDragonPilot Thank - you. (Alberta Canada) MAY GOD BE WITH YOU A L L = in USA ! PATRIOTISM, DEFEATS ' woke ' ISM . PLEASE, STAY ONE- TO - ONE ; united !
Reminds me of landing at the old Tegucigalpa Airport in Honduras, very similar approach with take off retracing the route in, VFR only with no nav aids.
Yes, the runway would be too short for alternative approaches by the looks of it, so you have to zigzag at low speed to precise waypoints with precise vectors. If you get one wrong the rest will fail and you’d have to try climb out or something. The pilot made it look simple.
Cualquier piloto no está certificado para entrar y salir de este aereopuerto debería estar certificado debe ser una experiencia increíble estar en el avión viendo los hermosos paisajes mientras aterriza 😃👍🙏🇻🇪🇻🇪
Hardly heart-stopping. For those pilots it’s utterly normal; like flying into Heathrow, or JFK. They do extra training and get assessed regularly. It looks impressive though.
I flew into Paro from Dhaka. I got lucky with no delays. I talked with others that got close but had to turn around due to low visibility. Cool flight. Very exciting especially the last turn before you drop and land. Can’t wait to go back.
I have flown into this airport. Definitely one of the most amazing flying experience I’ve ever had. The approach traverses a steep narrow canyon and you’re whizzing by houses at eye level that seem unbelievably close. The pilots of this airline are incredibly skilled.
Is it srinagar kashmir...
@@wasimrazaq2849 Paro, Bhutan. I got the chance to visit 20 years ago, and flew into the airport. I wondered at first why such a small plane needed four engines. Turns out it has 17,000 ft mountains to dodge on take-off!
Paro, Bhutan @@wasimrazaq2849
Is there an approach plate for this airport?
Where is this location?
that pilot is an artist!!!! it doesn't get any more perfect than that!!! as a former trucker, i salute you, air trucker!!!!
That's an air bus (pun intended). Air trucks are the cargo planes.
BTW, I am a (ground) truck driver, in the lineup to unload this very moment!
Yes, fright is the best thing to fly....
@@filipeorr7821 good point.....glad i never had cargo that could talk back!!! could never be a bus driver!!! (shudders!!)
@@huggybeartrucks If I wanted cargo that would talk back I would be a school bus driver!😁
I prefer quiet cargo!
The pilot did a nice fare and a real smooth landing in the touchdown zone
Not so much heart-stopping as awe-inspiring. This captain is right on the money in every moment of this approach and the landing proves it. Track, airspeed, descent profile and all--glorious!
Yep. Text book.
I think it probably helps a great deal that he’s not flying a Boeing
For all we know, the FO could have been the PF.
B@@william38022I might be wrong, but I think Boeing's planes are too large for this airport.
Agreed - not heart stopping. Actually, somewhat mundane. Pilot has obviously flown this route more thane once. Nice job, would like to fly that landing!
This guys deserve the best comments and they deserve the best of life has to offer! G.d bless them
Das ist Ihr Job . Die haben das gelernt .
Lets honor GOD properly
@@tjp-re4duright. wtf are we hiding Him for Google affiliated platforms like TH-cam now? Does God trigger the ai bots to madness?
I think this is the most remarkable and beautiful approach and landing I've ever witnessed.
Thank you. 🙏 🙏 🙏
@@FlyingDragonPilotI agree!
@@tracyruth4247 Thank you.
I truly second that. This is incredible.
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'THREADING THE NEEDLE' through a mountain range, coming in to a PERFECT landing... very neat!
Just because someone makes something look easy doesn’t mean it is
That's the mark of a true professional: to be able to do an extremely difficult job well, and make it look easy.
@@tocaat2410 Doing the job he/she is trained and paid for...I like it. (Airline mechanic here). 👍
That's the hallmark of an expert: experts always make the difficult look easy.
TRUTH!!!
That's what I tell my wife, all the time. 😂
As a passenger, this would be heart stopping! Great pilot skills!
Took this flight from Calcutta about 20 years ago. There was heavy fog so the pilot circled a couple of times. The locals said we will probably return to Calcutta but a window opened in the fog and down we went through the clouds with mountains so close either side. Breath-taking and brilliant flying by the Shiek pilots. Highly memorable.
What’s a shiek pilot?
@@martinbanks7686 can blame spellchecker but ...
Could have said sheek perhaps but meant Sikh, as in turban wearing, cool tempered, no nerves Indian. Incredible bus drivers too.
All part of a day’s work. I speak as a happily retired pilot.
Thank U for your service, my friend. Our lives depend on you !!
Not exactly on topic but I would like to ask what did you think of Boeings decision to add MCAS to their planes when effectively it was a system that thought pilots weren't skilled enough to handle a bit of pitching up?
Yep!☺️
@@629Justme. You should be asking the FAA. Remind me how many hours you have on the 737.
Obviously this pilot knows what he's doing. He's well trained, and he's probably landed at Paro many times.
Paro requires certification and there are only around eight pilots currently certified.
It wasn't the pilot that landed the plane, it was Jesus.
@VictheSecret there are definitely more than 8. I would say atleast 2 dozens.
@@VictheSecretwow I didn’t know that
OR SHE 🤔
Heart stopping for who? That was a real pro at the wheel! 👍👏👏👏
Been an airline mechanic, going on my 27th year, now. I love seeing these beautiful flying machines doing what they're capable of, in the hands of a skilled professional! ✌
Couldn't agree more!
@@FlyingDragonPilot 👍
Are you an engineer?
@@cattnipp No, as stated, I'm a A&P mechanic. 👍
@@tima.478 OK
I flew there as a passenger a couple of years ago. It was thrilling……..but I did not feel fear. Those pilots really know their stuff and they perform flawlessly !
💯Their capability and confidence is palpable in the aircraft.
The crew made it look easy. Beautiful surroundings.
Amazing how someone who knows their craft can make even the hardest of jobs appear simple!
Wow, the Capt. greased that landing. Nice job. Mike from Mass.
Great pilots like this are proof that flying is the most safe form of travel. Very impressive
Totally agree!
Until that airline starts using DEI hiring methods.
If driving cars were as regulated as flying an airplane I'm pretty sure driving would be just as safe method of transportation as anything else
Also blaming DEI for anything that happens is asking to being racist. Anyone with proper training and practice can learn to fly a plane and then land in such places. Anyone of any race culture and such.
@@davidescobar5366 I'm not racist because I don't believe in DEI, I'm a realist. I agree, anyone, no matter what race, creed, color, or nationality you are, can be an excellent pilot. And there are many. But that's not what DEI hiring methods are about and you know it. They're about filling a job or position with someone who might not meet certain skill requirements but do meet certain color or gender requirements.
@@patrickgarrison7640 When you have to start a comment with "I'm not a racist", you probably shouldn't have said it.
A very normal precise landing, the big challenge is the approach, chapeau for the crew👍🏼🛩️
Beautiful area. Pilot is fantastic.
Very well executed approach and landing. This pilot has been here before more than just a few times. Perfect weather helps as well.
Bravo,Bravo,Bravo!!! God bless your expertise!
Definitely not this pilot's first rodeo.
Well, pilots have to be certified to land at Paro, so it's only the crème de la crème (if you pardon my French) who can do it
Ok.. rodeo is one thing... But what about his flying?
Ja som nikdy nelietala lietadle iba syn Mirko Dedik časkoviec 32rocni bol na školení Nemecku zroboti
Pawn stars
Pawnstar
Every time I landed at this Paro airport, I was in awe. And the flight from Kathmandu to get there, passing Mount Everest... an experience like no other. Time and time again...
AMAZING skill by the pilot!
As long as the plane stops, the heart will get over it.
If you ever get a chance to visit, get a seat on the right side of the aisle. The approach consists of a left turn followed by a right and as you make that last turn, you’re looking into people’s houses off the wing tip. May not be heart-stopping, but it’s pretty amazing.
I had a similar experience on a flight into Tegucigalpa. It's really strange to look out the window and see people standing outside their dwelling who are higher up than you are.
That would depend on which direction you are landing from. I've done this flight several times and only once have I landed from this side. There are other clips on TH-cam showing the other way.
I was a Druk Air passenger back in 2008, sitting on the left side as I recall. At the time, Druk used Swiss Air copilots along with Bhutanese pilots. I believe that today both pilot and co-pilot are Bhutanese. It was a thrilling landing and rake-off.
The thermals alone off those mountains must be insane! Terrific landing to watch!
These guys are airline gods. *_PERFECTION IN MOTION_*
I got a lot of my most important flight training from a retired TWA captain who flew Liberators during WWll, and he said learn to "wear" your aircraft like your clothes, and fly by pitch sound. That helped me land anywhere I needed to land. I wasn't a natural but I worked at it. My forte' was short field landings. Oh yes, and the TWA captain was my instrument instructor, and he had me fly the ILS hooded to the ground.
"In fact, it's so dangerous that only 24 pilots are reported to be allowed to land there as it's so hazardous. According to reports there are over 100 potential hazards which pilots have to avoid while landing in Paro. Not only this, but the geography around Paro Airport means that technology can't even be used there." What the Net says.
There is no way you can land here without visual approach.
@@jaknap1GPS approach with very low RNP numbers.
Yes, you have to be a captain. There is only one woman captain in Bhutan 😊
@@MC-rs7si
What, exactly, are you trying to say??? Just curious…
I looked at those hills and mountains and my pilot-spider sense said NOPE!
Nicely done and a perfect landing by a highly skilled pilot,
As a pilot myself, I appreciate the skill of this crew. There's not much room for error, that's for sure. Obviously, it's not an ILS approach .
My heart stopped when I realised I had been click-baited
I would say he’s done this before, no hesitation, taking advantage of geographic route, smooth touchdown, congratulations
those taxiways look deceptively narrow…..great filming…great flying
This pilot knows what he is doing. Landing did not look heartstopping but looked perfect to me.
The most heart stopping landing i ever experienced was at DTW in a 747 in a high crosswind. I looked out my window seat and could see the end of the runway.
Don’t get no better than that folks, that man should be training pilots
For the pilots, all in a days work. For the passengers, stunning views of a remarkable approach!
Nicely done. Yes, some airports require a checkout.
Those qualified pilots can fly an airliner like a single engine private plane...The plane is a part of them.
Yup.
You're exactly right, Until it's not.😢
Beautiful work. Happy to see great pilots landing!
Not so much heart-stopping, but this is a fairly good example of certain pilot skills. I assume this is an airport that requires a certain amount of preparation or planning. Nice landing on that pilot's part.
I used to fly in an old canvas Wing Piper with my father when I was a kid! I don't know how the heck he made that Landing in an Airbus! To top it off it look like he pulled into a driveway to park the plane! Couldn't they afford to pave that entire area?! A hell of an experience!
This airport is treacherous to say the least. I flew there in a Global Express a few years back. The visual approach was a bit demanding but fun, this is a beautiful place to go. The only 3 IFR approaches are (RNP AR) which terminates as a (cloud break procedure) meaning the airplane and crew need to be certified and trained. The only other way to get in is to be accompanied by a locally qualified safety pilot (Druk Air pilot in our case). Locals are really friendly. A hike to the Tiger’s Nest sacred buddhist temple built 450 years ago is worth the effort. Happy and safe flying to all
Where is this airport?
@@shrtybeebe Paro airport in Bhutan. Himalayas region.
Reminds me of Isafjodur in Iceland, though I don’t think anything this big can get in there.
What airline is this?
The only heart-stopping part was when that infernal squeaking took it's toll on me and I threw my coffee at the dog.
Conventional approach for that location, made it look easy, no sweat!
Yep.
I flew out of Paro in 1984 on way to Calcutta. No problems.
Seriously!!!
Well done a Brilliant piece of flying.
With all the hazards described I think that was an amazing landing, it looked so normal. Just goes to show the skills needed to navigate all that mountainous area. It must be a privilege to fly into that airport.
Flying in to wellington or queenstown in nz is more heartstopping than that
That is the craziest approach to any runway I've ever seen. 😳
Look idillic in fine weather. Bet that's not often though. Nice shot. 👍👍👍🇬🇧
Beautiful approach, landing and scenery.
Indeed!
All I saw was a well executed approach procedure.
Just a competent pilot doing what he’s trained to do and what he’s paid to do . Bravo 👍👍👍👍
Im imagining the number of times the pilot hears ‘Terrain, pull up’ in this approach! 🤔😉
Thats why it's a procedure to put off the GPWS Terrain and System for approach into Paro once VMC.
@@FlyingDragonPilotI pretty much assumed it was, hence the emoji 😉
The world's most dangerous and most treacherous plane landing is into Lukla in Nepal. Stone wall at one end, a several thousand foot drop at the other and a very short runway. Nothing else comes close. My Glasgow born dad has been into it 2 - 3 times. Trekked in the Himalayas. In Scotland, there are 282 munros, he has done them all, got the tie. I have done at least 4. He is 81 and still hillwalks, up Ben Lomond recently. He has been right up at the Chinese border in Pakistan, even stepped into China.
Agreed - I was there a few years ago. Coming into land the runway looks like a postage stamp. Taking off is even more thrilling as you dive off a cliff like a hang-glider would do.
I guess the difference would be that Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is not an option for an airbus. A lot of those mountain airports in Nepal are fun. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is a big thrill. The Jomsom airport is not so obviously dangerous except that it is at very high elevation and features a short runway. Only small aircraft can make the flight. The aircraft are so small they never rise above the mountains, so the flightpath runs right between them, over a valley which gets pretty narrow in a few places. It is thrilling because I’ve never flown so close to mountain peaks before, and because the plane can’t go above them you feel kinda vulnerable.
These graphics on flight simulators are getting soooo realistic. This looked so real.
Thankfully, my heart didn't stop.
I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video?
_(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_
@@paradisepipeco🤣😂
@@rogerkleist2
*_"If we had some ham, we could have some ham and eggs, if we had some eggs."_*
~~ Groucho Marx
Yeah. I had the defibrillator fully charged in readiness. Thankfully it wasn't needed here also!
Thanks for reminding me this, Flying Dragon Pilot. I flew in and out of Kathmandu, Nepal and Paro, Bhutan, with Drukair 10 years ago. I even took its domestic flight between the countryside of Bumthang and Paro. Both landings were exhilarating to say the least. Each of them required a higher-skilled pilot than any other airlines of the world. I don’t mind visiting both countries again if I had a chance. June of London, UK
That was a beautiful landing. I wouldn’t call it heart-stopping, though. Well done to the pilot.
Pilots fly planes like we drive cars, with proper training, refresher courses, and reading like myself, a retired chauffeur just turned 62 1/2 years old.
Happy Birthday to You. 🤗
Ùsed to fly in 1:26 to Thimpu regularly in the 90's. Fondly recall the landings. On one occasion we were diverted to India.
As a non-pilot, I found this video really dreary. Which is the heart-stopping moment? I have AF, but have come through it unscathed.
Precise controls and a beautiful short field landing in an Airbus! I can only imagine if the winds were slightly higher it would have been a lot more difficult!
Totally agree!
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the entire approach is done by the FMC, determining the heights, and the auto throttle is turned on to maintain a fixed speed, the pilot only takes over the piloting in the final moments and makes the landing.
This landing can only be made by the Commander, landing by the first officer is not authorized, unless they are in training with the plane without passengers.
Procedure name: RNAV X 33. PARO INTL.
I am a pilot and instructor with more than 10.000 hours flying.
Geez! Not only the serpentine approach , but then the pilot had to navigate a narrow foot bridge to get to the gate. Hat's off to the cockpit crew!
It is during monsoon this airport becomes a true nightmare. Anyone spent some time in the Himalayan region during the rainy season will know what I mean!
Bhutan and Paro valley is a very special place. Padmasambhava is said to have flown across the valley on the back of a tiger once! He later settled on a clifface called Paro Takdzang in the same valley. Many other remarkable things have happened in this valley in the past.
Only a few pilots are certified to land in this airport. No place for mistakes.
.. because only a few pilots need to be certified. The levels of skill involved are not especially high.
As someone who knows nothing about flying anything let alone an airplane, that looks like a lot of fun!
Kudos to the flight crew!
Great pilot. Nothing easy about that winding route coming in
Heart-stopping? Looked great to me. My heart's just fine.
I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video?
_(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_
"When skills are paired with passion” 😃
Really like how the pilot has made full use of the terrain for this as spectacular as smooth descent. Somewhat amazing they went `round the corners´ without going in steep curves (yes, I know, aircraft with passengers aboard, of course 😉). Appears like the camera perspective suggests distances and width of the valley are smaller than in reality.
… perhaps I’m also bit too much biased by watching clips of UK Mach Loop low altitude training 250ft at 500knots … 😅
But this here is equally stunning - Thank you so much for sharing!
That was nothing like heart stopping for me. Flying into BAGRAM...like riding a screw driver down...THAT'S Heart Stopping.
As a pilot it’s correct airspeed and hitting close to the numbers on short runways. He did both.
Nicely done. That crew probably loved that, a rare treat to hand fly an approach.👍
Absolutely
All approaches to Paro are flown by hand.
The physics, of this : The atmospheric air temperature, from the hills/mountains, causes thermal up-down AIR drafts. Also, consider the side winds, if any, curving around the circular valley - the Larger Scale, picture. This pilot, knows the area; and he has done this, more than several times. It appears, he followed the wind , moving toward this direction (camera ) . I see no wing yaw adjustment, for sidewinds. HE did a splendid approach, ' feeling '' his way in, and then a spot-on landing. Very fine, sir ; well done. !
Thanks for the detailed breakdown - you've got a keen understanding of the challenges of this landing.
@@FlyingDragonPilot Thank - you. (Alberta Canada) MAY GOD BE WITH YOU A L L = in USA ! PATRIOTISM, DEFEATS ' woke ' ISM . PLEASE, STAY ONE- TO - ONE ; united !
It was perfect,very smooth
I bet that's really fun to fly, once you've done it 50 times and know every hill and tree in your path.
Very soft, smooth, and beautiful landing. 🇵🇰🇵🇰🌹🌹❤️❤️👍
Many thanks
Even after all that, he painted on that landing! Excellent piloting!
astonishing landing!!!absolute textbook!
Didn't see anything heart stopping about it, looked rather flawless to me.
Reminds me of landing at the old Tegucigalpa Airport in Honduras, very similar approach with take off retracing the route in, VFR only with no nav aids.
i made that flight from San Pedro Sula, The drop on the approach was like a roller coaster ride.
Yes, the runway would be too short for alternative approaches by the looks of it, so you have to zigzag at low speed to precise waypoints with precise vectors. If you get one wrong the rest will fail and you’d have to try climb out or something. The pilot made it look simple.
Brilliant video, great.
I have to admit, that makes Tegucigalpa look easy.
Beautiful,wherever that is.
🇧🇹 Bhutan
@@FlyingDragonPilot Thanks.
Really need to see the cockpit video to truly appreciate this approach.
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@@FlyingDragonPilot pretty spectacular huh?
Good Flight Captain, 🎥🔈💯✈️
Cualquier piloto no está certificado para entrar y salir de este aereopuerto debería estar certificado debe ser una experiencia increíble estar en el avión viendo los hermosos paisajes mientras aterriza 😃👍🙏🇻🇪🇻🇪
Apuesto a que el aterrizaje es aún más difícil en español.
And that short bit of runway the pilot needed aswell. Skills.
Hardly heart-stopping. For those pilots it’s utterly normal; like flying into Heathrow, or JFK. They do extra training and get assessed regularly. It looks impressive though.
I had to call an ambulance halfway through that clip I was going into cardiac arrest…..😂
@@ferdinandosiano2995😂😂😂
@@parospotter how’s all these absolute fools on you tube trying to earn views…crazy huh…glad you got a laugh out of it mate take care bud 👍
@@ferdinandosiano2995 take care.
No way the same. These guys are hand flying while looking out the window. No ATC vectors, autopilot, auto land or auto throttle available here.
I flew into Paro from Dhaka. I got lucky with no delays. I talked with others that got close but had to turn around due to low visibility. Cool flight. Very exciting especially the last turn before you drop and land. Can’t wait to go back.
I give it a 10.
These pilots have nerves of steel