Airbus A319 Cockpit View of Two Female Pilots Landing at World's Most Dangerous Airport, Paro Bhutan

[@robertfry8542]

Holy crap what a fantastic approach. Breathtaking. The first officer looks like a school kid on an Air experience flight. Fantastic.

[@Notguilty907]

Calm, Confident, Competent, Well done Pilots for a truly professional landing.

[@DmitriyKopylenko]

That approach is something! Absolutely stunning job!

[@lawts1240]

Loved the co- pilot crossing herself and playing prior to approach. Cracked me up!

[@campbellmorrison8540]

I would be too and I'm not religious :) Thats probably why they dont have a live feed from the cockpit to the cabin

[@merlin51h84]

Must admit I was wondering where the hell is the runway. A challenging approach. Imagine at night or adverse weather. I’d pray too.

[@vfb1893-l7f]

Das ist kein Bekreuzigen im christlichen Sinne, sondern vermutlich ein Zeichen ihrer eigenen Religion oder sogar eine von ihr einfach so benutzte Geste. Allerdings wäre es für mich als Passagier nicht vertrauenserweckend, wenn die Co-Pilotin beten muss. This is not a sign of the cross in the Christian sense, but probably a sign of her own religion or even a gesture she simply uses. However, as a passenger, it would not inspire confidence for me if the co-pilot had to pray.

[@vfb1893-l7f]

The co-pilot's gesture is a tribute to the holy places there in Bhutan

[@iggyboy10]

I was expecting the camera to pan around and her to be sat there in a lifejacket.

[@DiwasPuri]

To give some context for 1:38, there are a lot of monasteries (Lhakhangs) on mountain tops near Paro valley, so its customary for any Buddhist to be praying when going past it.

[@dougbankhead1566]

Thanks for the explanation! Saw that and wondered if she does that on every landing?

[@KyleSmith-d3u]

i did not know, thanks for info

[@oliverkent8429]

She was crossing herself thought she was Christian

[@sangayphuntsho4251]

Not so surprising as Bhutanese women are very capable. Nevertheless a very proud aviation moment for Bhutan. Great job ladies!

[@manabsac]

Great show. Captain shows her experience and confidence with landing at this airstrip. Keep it up.

[@Mpoint785]

I have flown some “doozies” in my days, but none like this one. Well done Ladies! 💐

[@sanjaymanohar9482]

Wow, what skill and confidence! Only respect! 🙏🙇

[@mohamedkhalifa3395]

This wonderful Captain nailed both the approach and the landing like an Ace, even better than several men Captains I've seen before!

[@eycm7626]

Wonderful descent, fantastic approach and beautiful landing.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@BenErikNess]

Capt Ugyen Dema knows the ropes!

[@dougcarnahan4228]

Beautiful skill and composure under tight approach! 👍👍

[@roselangguth5609]

Smooth landing, Captain!

[@girishmalviya7719]

Beautiful landing. Pilot flying is very confident and relaxed which is the hallmark of a true professional. Happy Landings.

[@kevinmckeever6163]

Fabulous video, remarkable clarity, much enjoyed !

[@CapnJackFltSimChannel]

This is nothing short of absolutely amazing! SO IMPRESSIVE and GREAT JOB ma'ams! Cannot say enough!

[@ianwilliamson7703]

Wow, these Pilots are amazing and such spectacular views 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@simrangurung464]

What an incredible approach!! Absolutely amazing!

[@novreis1952]

Excellent, ladies! Very good landing by the captain

[@allee9628]

Great approaching & landing. Well done Captain. Keep up the good work both.

[@cobra1010]

Wow, she knows what she is doing here! A fantastic job!

[@BlairGuinea]

Wow ,that was fantastic approach ! Thank you so much

[@EdDaily-f3j]

Incredible landing ladies Best I have ever seen!!!

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Oh my gosh... that looks incredibly hard... all those mountains.. bravo!!!!

[@NRZ-3Pi10]

These 2 ladies really showed an outstanding performance 👍 ! Comparing with clips from other approaches on RWY 15 as published on your channel, to me it even appears they did a slightly more gentle approach wrt the final right - left S-turn. The initial panorama view right at the beginning with Paro airport at 11 o’clock and same time the summits in the back in same direction is stunning, too. According to the map, I'd expect those are Kula Kangri and Gangkar Puensum then - ? Or is it just clouds playing tricks on me?

[@LordKarma101]

Well done ladies......what an awesome landing approach and piloted professionally by two cool ladies pilots!😎👍👋

[@rockspyder3970]

Excellent job! This can only be done by hand, and I assume this route and approach is strictly VMC only?

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

You are absolutely right, Paro Airport is VMC only!

[@littlebadwolf8526]

I passenger flew about a thousand times all across North America, Hawaii, Asia, Europe, Australia, NZ,the most tricky landings among the Norwegian Fjords, Flight Captain Ugyen Dema just demonstrated the most perfect, truly safe flight manoeuvrers I have ever experienced. A shining example of real woman power and dedication! Thank you, Capt.Ugyen,it was delighting to observe you completing this utterly difficult landing.😊😇😘 Warmest greetings to you from Germany !!!

[@psalmno.51]

Girl power? Hopefully it's trained pilot power!

[@HP1-m8i]

Frauenpower at ist BEST!

[@HP1-m8i]

Im nächsten Leben bin ich auch eine Frau!

[@whipcream003]

wow! totally blown off by these two female pilots. fantastic approach

[@psalmno.51]

@@whipcream003 You do jest with us sir!

[@pkr1594]

Great job, cool and calm!👍🏻

[@robertoalvarezespada7106]

amazing approach and landing.👋👋👋👋

[@bigwoodrz]

Brilliant stuff. Captain was definitely in control. She can pilot my plane anytime. I would have her anytime in control of my flight.

[@45cab]

Respect to you Capt,be safe all the time!

[@dathyr1]

Amazing video of landing at this airport. Thank you for showing what is involved in landing your aircraft there, I bet it is even worse when the weather is bad. Safe Travels. Take care.

[@whiteonggoy7009]

Crossed herself, respect 1:38

[@mario17-t34]

I heard , so scary from this view.@1.39. So complex approach , turn right before strip. Super

[@andrewnguyen1034]

WOW!!! How calm and cool these 2 ladies illustrated 😎😍. It requires a lot of skilful flying and discipline to go nap-of-the-earth stuff especially in a passenger jet ✈️🙏

[@lovevideos1699]

Loving these videos!

[@rodolfosoto2960]

I know nothing about piloting. What I see is you need to turn inside the plateau while been very close to the mountains to approach the runway in the right direction and just for kickers the final approach is even closer to the terrain an you need to take it while turning! damn. that place is so full of sacred spots the co-pilot was giving reverence while doing her job. The captain, man I would like her to be in every flight I take. I got goosebumps jut by looking at that landing.

[@bryanwayne1067]

At 1:35, the co-pilot says her prayers.

[@diego646464]

Good job!!! Overflying that house on short final at 100ft RA… WOW !!! 😻 But why don’t they have terrain on ND? And why is the F/O looking at the landscape outside the side window ? 😳

[@Icedamericano320]

Looking outside for visual height checks as this is a visual approach, for the ND on- the GPWS terrain system was turned off (you would know if you watched the whole video) which is a common practice for approaches into paro ! 😊

[@87yugo74]

Captain was fully in control and focused on. Good job and a smooth landing.

[@1bizjets]

A complex approach for sure. Great piloting and smooth landing. ❤👍

[@edendunes]

Thank you for sharing

[@cpnmikes]

Wow, what an approach, an amazing Landing total respect!

[@goov47]

Awesome landing!

[@killsapm8883]

BEAUTIFUL! YOU HAVE GOLDEN HANDS.

[@russdebbienoorda9421]

This is good, I guess, considering the times. My baby sister retired 5 years ago after a number of years flying 747-400s around the Pacific Rim, Auckland, Sydney, Beijing, and Tokyo. As a female captain, it was rare in those days.

[@vijayharilela3958]

A truly amazing approach and landing. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@nsvo9038]

Who are they and do they have a channel? This was very cool, thumbs up!

[@karavalle12]

👏👏👏🌺🌺 Wonderful approach and also a very soft landing! I find this airport already very delicate a flight simulator (MSFS 2020) ... And I see that reality is something else!

[@kwangilkim8036]

Wow~~ very nice... Just like kissed runway...

[@chrisandrew852]

Beautifully done ladies, you're a credit to your profession.

[@rotaero]

OMG 3:27 passed very close to the houses, incredible!

[@saito125]

That's the smoothest approach and landing I've ever seen in Paro.

[@PracticerOfMetta]

I believe that was three Satu, which reflects a principle of Buddhism. It's essential to never underestimate the competence and ability of women. Throughout history, men have fought over many things-land, resources, power-but it would be far more meaningful for men to unite in the fight against outdated stigmas. We should strive for a world where all women are recognized as equals, with the inalienable right to pursue their own paths in life. It’s a vision worth advocating for, even if it takes time to achieve. Let’s work together to create a future where equality is the norm, not the exception.

[@benjaminfranklinkivettiv9433]

That was a crazy challenging approach. I can’t imagine they do that in bad weather

[@janedman]

so cool this approach and landing looked really hard,, very proffesional pilots

[@patkelly6349]

Amazing. Well done girls

[@Reesy2002]

1:38 The co-pilot praying before touching down..

[@steinrich56]

Yup.....that worries me too.........NO situational awareness there......and why is she wearing that long sleeved thing that could catch on thrust levers etc...???

[@marcg3752]

@@steinrich56 It's common practice for the pilots to pray when flying into this airport, search other videos of the same approach and you'll see. Plus, I'm certain that the sweater she's wearing is approved by the airline. To say it could "catch on the thrust levers" even while the captain has her hand on them during the entire approach sequence is laughable.

[@malcolmwhite6588]

@@marcg3752 maybe -but I have to say to me it looked like a captain with a passive observer in the right seat; didn't seem focused or calling out or engaged etc as a PNF usually is/does

[@marcg3752]

@@malcolmwhite6588 I believe she was doing exactly what she was supposed to as the PNF. Watch the video she is communicating and making adjustments to the autopilot as needed. This is not a standard landing and the captain is hand flying utilizing visual reference points/landmarks for this approach. This is not a regular stabilized approach into an normal airport and I don't believe any captains need to here a bunch on "hey look at this" when landing there. This is why she is sitting there quiet and doing what she does. I'm more inclined to believe you see her as not engaged because she doesn't look like the standard airline pilot.

[@Icedamericano320]

@@malcolmwhite6588the captain was flying manually, I don’t know what you expect the PNF to be doing when there’s no automation even involved.. other than resetting the QNH like she was

[@konradstark3110]

Crazy, now I know why the co-pilot said a quick prayer! Like an out landing for a glider pilot! What happens when you get severe sudden gusts low over the ridges? So low, sjo!!! Flying on the numbers, well done!

[@allenpeterson6451]

This is by far the hardest runway I’ve ever seen, Crazy! Great flight crew!

[@tpdimaria12]

Wow , it’s amazing to see two daughters of ordinary and poor Bhutanese farmers becoming pilot 🧑‍✈️ ❤

[@markbee9446]

WOW! Awesome job by an amazing crew!! BZ!!

[@richardabraham6105]

Awesome...👍👍👍❤️

[@randallfoote]

Well done, very nice approach and landing

[@michaelneitzel5211]

Wow! Nice approach and landing ladies!!

[@Lance.planes.and.more1]

Amazing 😍

[@mohshehri]

Wo0oW excellent landing Captain Ugyen

[@jmik5057]

Nicely done Ladies😎

[@dennisbird2710]

Great job ladles 😊 ,

[@cmoutot]

Would be interesting to monitor the heart rate of both pilot and copilot during the approach phase until touchdown. I know that for any landing or departure phases, heart rate of pilots and copilots are raising. But in such dangerous approach, it should be even impressive.

[@paulm.k.8740]

Great!👏🙏👍

[@SigiSarn]

Cool as a cucumber & nailed it!👍👍

[@e4d578]

Fine. Great. But can they parallel park the plane?

[@elaineclift2227]

Can you fly a car?

[@michaelkaercher]

Excellent job.

[@robertlafnear7034]

I'm going to guess this was her First landing 🤔in an Airbus 319 Right ? ..at this airport........ my guess would be wrong ! NICE JOB Capt.

[@ngawangnorbu540]

Nope.

[@mohammedjagori5906]

❤ماشاءالله خیلی عالی موفق باشین ان شاءالله ❤❤

[@larryfarley-g3x]

Did you notice the co-pilot signed the cross three times on final?

[@SyFlys]

God is good.

[@gasaholic47]

No, she's Buddhist, that wasn't the sign of the cross.

[@sensumcommunem4364]

The pilot’s focus is intense and execution flawless.

[@torekun]

Awesome... that captain is ice cool

[@yeapsoon3115]

The Co-pilot saying a prayer, OM MANI PADME HUM. 🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Barry-r3o]

well done ladies beautiful approach and landing

[@davinejonathan5919]

3:27 very breathtaking for a second. Risky approach, but Awesome

[@garvinhooper]

great landing in a hard spot, good job girls

[@markeversley6025]

This lady pilot is one of the best i have seen landing at one of the most difficult airport in the world

[@wouter44]

Great job lady's!

[@stefaneriksson9258]

Great job, ladies!

[@manigem8297]

Well done.thanks.

[@bxpress6507]

I do believe the co-pilot was one of those i saw in the Drukair jerusalema dance video🥰

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

That was a smooth landing. Wow.

[@daveh8686]

Badass pilots. That landing on a stormy day would be terrifying.

[@AnotherTruth]

Fabulous and skillful landing. Ultra professional.

[@arr64lima63]

That is the most amazing approach I have ever seen. It would be safge to assume the flight is postponed during inclement weather?

[@dianelynas8700]

Not the cockpit, the box office - well done ladies.

[@ciarankelly4338]

Skilled pilots!

[@TampaVW]

Great pilot !!!! Good job Captain

[@malemutekid1973]

Bravo à ces deux pilotes, vous êtes de grandes professionnelles.

[@ilpomelo]

On 3:57 right after timing the rollout FO cancelled the autobrakes triggering a master caution. What is the reason behind that?

[@mountains_beaches98]

She didn't cancel the autobrakes, that's the chrono she started, to timeout the engine cool down to shutdown from 70kts for single engine taxi-in. She reset the chrono on ND and started it from the clock panel. Autobrake is the one above the clock, the reason for autobrake off caution is that the captain started braking manually using her pedals which turns off the autobrakes.

[@azbestusa8107]

The captain is absolutely focused on the controls. She is a part of the plane

[@arbindgurung4861]

Very smooth one .bravo 👏