Landing at the World's Most Dangerous Airport - Paro!

[@fyrephiter4901]

That was crazy. The whole video, I kept searching for the runway. That was impressive flying right there. That house on the right, on the hill right before the runway must be able to see the passengers in the plane as it goes by, because it appeared as if it was next to it.

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

I said the exact same thing to myself . . . . The person in that window has the best seat in the house !!

[@suchithralalintha8510]

Hmmmm!!!

[@MustHaveWine]

Crazy....you can't even see the runway until you're practically on top of it...hats off to these guys!

[@jamesoncurry5224]

iFR not possible lol, what a crazy approach

[@lannabofanna779]

...and they do use EVERY last yard of runway. Impressive.

[@slowtony2]

Takes one's breath away. The slow descent weaving through that valley is military flying but in an airliner. The bank so close to that hill at the end of the runway before straightening and immediately dropping to landing hight is bush pilot skill, again in an airliner. No wonder the pilot of the A319 taking off in the July video blasts up and out of that valley as steeply as he can go. Respect to the captain!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you and u have a great day.

[@bernicemerryman366]

@@FlyingDragonPilot what an incredible effort to land this plane. Amazing photography and phenomenal pilot and co-pilot.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

@@bernicemerryman366 thank you 🙏

[@ashtonsodope3947]

Notice how relax the captain is? It’s a piece of cake for him!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

😄😄😄

[@just2bme1000]

I need his nerves. I'm currently trying to master this approach in Fligh Sim 2020 but man, I struggle to maintain 130 kts on short final.

[@rj934]

Another day at the office for him, been there, done that.

[@trollforaliving6857]

relaxed

[@pattiabb3259]

Wow, now that's skill. What a difficult approach.

[@pilot49588]

As a pilot myself, with over 40 years experience... that approach takes some B_lls in an Airbus or any large aircraft. Great Job.

[@lobobaltazar1322]

And to think that he gets called retard after such a landing.....

[@BrianAz]

Holy crap! The ultimate circle to land experience. Fantastic piloting, serious skills. Can you imagine what kind of view the locals get as that bird is making that last bank to final? So cool

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Check out other videos of the landing. We have the view from nearby.

[@kewkabe]

That's not a circle to land approach (approaching from the opposite end to minimums, then circling around would be a circling approach. This is just a regular visual).

[@BrianAz]

@@kewkabe Thank you for the correction. I just thought any non standard VFR approach after being released from your initial instrument approach to land is a circle to land. I need to read up on that.

[@stabilo3170]

Thanks to the Fly by Wire from Airbus.

[@arpansonawane6027]

Only 8 captains are trained to land here....

[@mickeymcnaughton2555]

Now that's what I really call a notable "reverse thrust" application. Thank you, Bhutan Airlines (as well as both the pilots and the observers on the flight deck that day) for this clip. Absolutely an eye opener for many, I'm sure.

[@nerdvananorth2905]

Wow...just wow! So little time to adjust for that landing after that bank! Incredible poise and skill!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you.

[@senomadiun]

Exciting view and Amazing Skill

[@petma5551]

I also noticed that

[@MiloFlying]

One of the most incredible landings I’ve ever seen👏

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you

[@paulweston9441]

The landing was routine. It's the approach that's incredible.

[@AdithyanKNair]

the way he alligned the aircraft to the runway is amazing, great skills. effortless turning

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you

[@힐만94]

@@FlyingDragonPilot 2:11 damn, that's one of the closest "obstacle" that I ever know on landing path, other than the hill of TGU/MHTG, but now it's already eliminated ... I can't imagine if no visuals, and you must fly by instrument... it's even trickier than landing on Rwy 13 of old HKG/VHHH/Kai Tak... great skill

[@arfster2]

I can't even park my car that neatly.

[@Risankaan]

The view from those houses as the aircraft does those last second manoeuvres must be awe-inspiring

[@SnaxDesAvions]

I tried that in X-Plane, this is absolutely scary, even in a slow DC-3. You guys rock !

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you very much bro!

[@sazalimdnor1981]

Fuhh....brake must in good condition.....feuhh

[@Rayburn58]

Holy cow. That is outrageous to have a landing strip that requires that approach. Very little margin for error. Only a highly skilled pilot allowed.

[@stabilo3170]

And only easy with an Airbus.

[@faizullakhan1556]

I read somewhere that only 15 pilots are qualified to land at Paro.

[@emilagter9758]

There are many claims about "most difficult landings" but this one is for sure very challenging. Thanks for sharing

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@bencze465]

Certainly awesome but it reminded me Innsbruck approach, there is a funny video with descending through the clouds over the city. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH2phWqwa8ehpLM

[@STS4242]

Highly skilled Captain. The way the FO looks at him at 3.08 thinking… you da maaannn bro!!!

[@musickk7786]

Hahahaha fr

[@aslambuckus7809]

Hahahahaha he is definitely the maaaan

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

A319

[@JorgeFernandez-sx6el]

That very last hill just ahead of the runway prevents from a straighter base to final turn. Beautiful maneuver in such tight distances.

[@tashawnsnardon3661]

This is literally watching a master at work. MAD RESPECT!

[@Tao_Peace]

Love the full reverse thrust as you can hear the full back pressure of those engines doing their job!! Great piloting!

[@antonioserrano7764]

La expresión y el gesto de aprobación del segundo oficial hacia el comandante lo dice todo.Fantastico aterrizaje! Feliz año 2022 a todos los pilotos del mundo por el gran trabajo que hacéis a diario.Saludos!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Happy New year 2022!

[@DigiMorphouZ]

Much respect! Some of the most skilled pilots I've ever seen! I'd fly with you anytime...anywhere!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you. Visit Bhutan and fly with us. Looking forward.

[@katebc9148]

I kept thinking…where is the runway? Holding my breath. What a talented Captain. Amazing.

[@Dawnseeker2000]

Large passenger aircraft are not difficult to fly by hand.

[@tuunaes]

Look for Lukla landing videos...

[@vtrmcs]

I thought he was doing a very good job, then the plane starts insulting him.

[@jackglossop4859]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dustinversteeg1584]

Lol

[@sheikhhashashin6946]

aHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@arpansonawane6027]

Only 8 captains in the World are trained to land here

[@rishavsharma7466]

😆

[@omkarjoshi738]

Pilots Are EXTRAORDINARILY TRAINED AND TALENTED AS WELL ...Great skills. Woooow...

[@iwayini]

Wow, what a landing. You bank and then immediately put it on the deck and brake like crazy. Super WOW. Thanks for vid.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@larryruzich659]

Flew into here a coupe years ago. The landing is wild, but the real treat is flying through the HImalayas pass Mount Everest on the way from Kathmandu. Beautiful country and beautiful people!

[@kelvinknk]

Awesome! It’s so extraordinary approach that seems it’s a simulator. Well done pilots!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you.

[@siliconfreak2883]

Incredibly flown Captain. Even the FO was dumbstruck. Great knowledge of aircraft handling and done with so much confidence. I applaud you, and if I ever get a chance to visit Bhutan, I will see who's flying me. How many of these did you have to do simulated prior to qualifying?

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you. We have to do few days of Simulator flying, lots of flying from the left (with instructor on the right )before being released on line. U must visit Bhutan 🇧🇹 once the pandemic ends. Give a shout if u plan. Have a good day!

[@Skywalker734-v1d]

Most will not have any idea of how skilled and experienced that pilot actually is. That approach has to be spot on, and he greased it !

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you.

[@bhaveshbarot9690]

Yes Absolutely Correct 👍

[@frankcorral4981]

My palms started to sweat. I was pushing my foot down like braking in a car lol. And I'm lying in bed. The maneuvering just before "touchdown" was intense. Nicely done captain & crew.👍👏👏

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you.

[@waldendouglas744]

Good morning, that is really impressive. Congratulations to the crew.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you very much.

[@suvrodip]

Hats off to the skills of the pilots. Definitely the top few in d world can land a jumbo in this airport. Simply brilliant

[@hoomanAdnan]

Runway appears at the last moment..! At least there's a runway! Beautiful views of landing ♥️🙌🏼 from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@treylem3]

Wow, this IS NOT clickbait !

[@altonwilliams7117]

You guys were banking just before the landing. Great piloting!!!

[@sunitaabhang8344]

Yes

[@Lee-mx5li]

You're not kidding, wow!

[@johnscarpetsestablished1983]

omg that was tight at end,such skill,to be able to adjust with seconds to spare to land,,, wow,, awesome

[@أبومحمدالدليمي-س2ط]

المدرج قصير جداً وهذا يحتاج مهارة غير طبيعية من الطيار اعجبني هذا العمل الرائع من الطيار ومساعده براڤو

[@james1787]

So impressive! That has to be a fun landing.. great skill!

[@lovingred5676]

Fun??? For WHO??? 😵🥴

[@zeprulz1]

Awesome approach and landing. You guys rock!!

[@bayouflier6641]

Skipper is pure badass. Superior skill just getting to the runway. Then it's like landing in Mexico City with half the runway length. A true "aviator".

[@chrisandrew852]

That must be the most crazy approach I have ever seen. I could never live in one of those houses on that little point that sticks out from the right side lol.. I bet they are cheap to buy. Well done guys.. great skills and a brilliant video.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you

[@gerardacronin334]

Stunning scenery and landing! I was expecting to hear “Terrain, Terrain” at 2:10, but they had that alarm switched off.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Procedure to have it off once visual with the terrain during the approach.

[@paulweston9441]

I believe if the aircraft is configured for landing (gear and flaps down) the ground proximity alarm does not come on.

[@fbw_pilot]

@@paulweston9441 No, the EGPWS and Terrain are turned off. (You can see TERR and SYS Push button pressed at 1:34 on the left side of overhead)

[@freeadvice8233]

Wao just wao ❤️ welldone captain👌

[@jpaleas]

Beautiful scenery ! Amazingly skilled pilots!

[@crodrc51able]

Flies a map of the earth in an airbus like it’s an F16. Bravo.

[@houstonbalaji4768]

Absolutely breathtaking skills! Right before the landing the hills looked so close to the right windshield!!!

[@cordialcortex3841]

No words can describe. Wow! Cool and professional pilots my hat is off to you.

[@rickcarrarini5696]

Thank you for filming this very interesting perspective. Very enjoyable and awe inspiring.

[@skiathoslandings]

Perfect footage. Thanks!

[@reckz22]

wow! making that last sharp left turn while dropping down to ground level and yet also straightening out for landing all happening in those last few moments, that's some serious piloting stuff!

[@fiorellaghiraldo8137]

Mamma mia una pista corta👏🙌👏🙌

[@uniqueurl]

His master skill is availed @2:25 that last one second adjustment seals the fate.

[@killsapm8883]

Outstanding job! Golden hands!

[@gerardmoran9560]

Well done. Very unforgiving environment. No wonder it's only a daylight VMC airport.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you. Indeed. Subscribe and share.

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

I want to take lesson from this pilot. Wow. Great pilot.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Wow. Loved the bank angles on those ADI's. Great piloting skills.

[@wisnuwisnu2703]

Onde mande😁😁, Pateen x bah landing diantara cekungan bukit dg jarak sempit👍👍

[@DeltaTripleZero0ne]

Another thing to note, is that they had the APU on, possibly getting prepared for an engine failure?

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Yup you are absolutely correct. For better performance in case of an engine failure.

[@DeltaTripleZero0ne]

@@FlyingDragonPilot I'm glad to be correct for once lol.

[@1988Trinity]

Ja...das macht echt Spaß. 👍

[@danieldolezal8541]

This is a pure pilot's nightmare. Amazing landing.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thanks you

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

Serious skills. No overshooting there.

[@jonathanstark3930]

That was amazing landing wow good job very fast coming in. Phenomenal

[@sjp2775]

Nicely done, Captain.....

[@steve-marsh]

Wow! When I first saw the runway, I thought I was mistaken, I was like 'nah, no way is it tucked away there!' Incredible, not too bad in benign conditions, but imagine a bit of storm or wind shear thrown into the equation? I guess the airport would close in a storm, but wind shear can be more unpredictable and less obvious.

[@PMDG738flyer]

Yep, they would close the airport, its has to be under VFR conditions and daytime to be able to land or takeoff.

[@TechTrader108]

this truly is A PILOTS RUNWAY ...............definitely looks intimidating...and what a beautiful landing...kudos to every piloot for a successful landing here

[@joshbentz9846]

Basically turned on final and got the 50ft call. Awesome job

[@patrickmollohan3082]

Oh yeah!! That was badass as it gets!! Much respect to both these pilots!! A landing like that shows they were tuned in to what each others talent and trust bringing that plane in!! And....ALL of the Pilots have to bring their "A" game when they make that flight!!✈✈✈

[@boba2172]

He makes it look easy

[@punapirate]

Brilliant landing very few pilots certified to land here. “When you see the green roofed house on the hill… hard left” saw this on another video when the certified pilot was instructing the other pilot… amazing… (words to that effect)

[@MeenPo786]

For God's sake, let's hope they don't paint it over to another color!

[@christian79grau]

Image you have to go around in all these terrain obstacles during approach! Really brave!

[@bryanh2646]

Notice the Terrain and GPWS sys switches OFF. Also APU running with APU bleed ON. Visual approach with FPV only. That’s the way to go. Auto thrust was ON. And the pack flow was low (maybe not that many passengers).

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

It’s a procedure to have Terrain&GPWS system OFF during approach once visual with the terrain. Secondly APU and bleed were ON for approach since we were on Max Landing weight and any go around or in case of single failure would give us a good climb rate, the approach is always auto pilot off with FPV as u mentioned. Auto thrust was left on to make best use of freebies and pack flow was left to low since it was a cargo flight. Good observation by u there!!!!! Good day!

[@957kper]

I noticed the APU and Bleed also ....Really wondering Why..I`m just a sim pilot on A20N ...help me out why would he have APU on//?

[@_Jester_]

@@957kper It's being explained in the first reply, maybe read it again?

[@jackieseeto3836]

@@_Jester_ he probably wanted a more detailed explanation

[@jackieseeto3836]

@@957kper apu is basically a backup energy source in case of an emergency like he mentioned a go around it can be used to start the engines

[@Kjeesle]

I guess this has become a routine commute home for all Paro captains. Just sublime.

[@Pureexhiliration]

wow, it almost felt like they were about to overrun the runway.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

We have around 2100 meters long runway at an airport elevation of about 7300 feet. With 30 meters wide runway it does posses huge challenges to the crew.

[@NicolaW72]

@@FlyingDragonPilot Indeed. Congratulations for the safe and smooth landing.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you

[@sascha_sailing]

Autobreak is still LOW, there is much more possible on the breaks, i guess the plan is to roll until to end to not overheat the breaks, nevertheless great job.

[@m.zaferkasapoglu4093]

Pilots never decide landing without touch & go choice

[@mccloysong]

Flawless. Main landing gear planted right on the touchdown markers. Great speed and glideslope control.

[@jimmbbo]

Nicely done! Not a lot of room for error... Now, to install a GPS LPV approach for bad weather days :D

[@jin-woolee1616]

Not sure if they have the systems similar to WAAS

[@Winglets68]

also lpv only gives you straight in approaches. this is a vfr airport for sure

[@styXv3ngeance]

@@Winglets68 rnp approach could be used instead

[@Winglets68]

@@styXv3ngeance The shortest final I’ve ever done on an rnp is 2 miles. If you did an RNP here there would be curves below minimums. I doubt that would be okay so I disagree again.

[@keithwilliams5600]

AWESOME 👍! That takes a lot of skill and experience to accomplish that smooth approach and landing 🛬👍👏! 🛫💪🙏

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Great job by the Drukair Pilots. 👏👏👏

[@captainfokker3951]

What a spectacular landing . salute you guys

[@tebogomashigo3685]

When I finally saw the runway, I was like what the hell.!!!!! I even panicked a bit. Good flying

[@alfredoalvarez3401]

Extraordinary. Everything must be made perfect with no margin for error. With just one chance. My admiration and respects to the pilots.

[@stabilo3170]

Thanks to Airbus FBW

[@MeenPo786]

This is like navigating through Thor's Twins in The Hunt for Red October movie except in air! 🤯

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I have made this approach many times in my flight sim. I have yet to pull it off to an acceptable level. That last descending turn onto final gets me every time. In slower planes I can manage it, but in jets it come so fast that you cannot make a mistake. Mad respect for those pilots.

[@shauryarana9755]

Ive made one good landing on it out of the 100+ I've tried. Its almost impossible to recreate that landing, wish I had recorded it

[@gap9992]

That takes great skill from brilliant pilots but doing it for real is actually easier than on a home sim because the visual clues are much better. That said it really is a crazy approach. Seems like there were other places earlier in the approach where they could have located the airport. But hey, why make it easy! lol

[@raghavendravishwas5929]

That's too terrifying..😱

[@ozcansokmen8817]

Manyak bu pilotlar bravo👏👏👏

[@i95smuggler]

Remarkable. Five star videography.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you very much.’

[@Jamboliner]

Captain. whoever you are, you are a monster. Awesome landing!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

😂😂😂

[@drewwalczuk1873]

Not even kidding as KZbin was loading I was thinking of searching up this approach LOL!!!!

[@Biggles2498]

Most Junior Co-Pilot I have ever seen.

[@benjaminh.3356]

Very impressive landing with an extraordinary view. Thanks for sharing.

[@ricardoabreu69]

And they use to say, that Madeira airport it's hard, they don't know this one. Amazing landing. 👍👍👍👍

[@coloradomark2159]

I think this landing qualifies as insane!

[@DougCeleste]

This was VERY scary to see in GOOD weather! Just imagine the MAJOR challenges the pilots have trying to land in BAD weather with very low visibility. OMG!!! The planes come awfully close to that one hilltop ridge with homes right before the runway. YIKES!!!

[@DavidTheHypnotist]

That pilot deserves a medal

[@Tpaulissendougan]

Wow! That’s impressive.

[@Thomasaja]

Saya sudah melihat beberapa video anda, dan itu luar biasa bagi saya. Saya takut naik pesawat, akan tetapi setelah saya melihat beberapa video tentang penerbangan dan review para pilot yang bertugas, saya bisa mengatasi itu dan sekarang saya senang terbang.

[@utaf29]

Terbaik Kapten!!!.. penerbang lulusan Paro Bhutan ini sepertinya pasti bisa mendaratkan pesawat di bandara seluruh dunia...

[@NxDoyle]

Damn Airbus. You're about to pull off a landing and it calls you names.

[@jayuihlein1664]

Masterful! Period.

[@toddfisher3792]

That is absolutely insane. Crazy skills right there! As a passenger, Id need a few beers to handle the stress of that final lol.

[@stabilo3170]

Thanks to Airbus FBW

[@kudacuda4350]

this is the craziest thing i've ever seen ,the approach angle is crazy crazy

[@budemmichalmaziarz]

Ale piękne macie widoki i lądowanie spokojne. Pozdrawiam z Polski.

[@1259968]

Questo sa il fatto suo... complimenti!

[@963hz]

Pretty damn smooth landing. Popped right on the center line

[@KOOLBROTHA]

THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL PUTTING IN WORK!