Tokyo Drift Style Skilled Pilot Landing with ATC Osaka Japan

Osaka Itami Airport mountain plane spotting. Second Video, this one is smoothed with the new editing software. Skilful pilot landing in a crosswind. Tokyo Drift Style.
Finding this location and climbing was a challenge that paid off I think. It's rare that Osaka Itami uses Runway 14 for landings so I think I was lucky to get up there in time to capture these incredible landings. The pilots have great skill for these difficult approaches to the airport. We also had a crosswind so it makes it even more difficult. This video is complete with Air Traffic Control Audio (ATC). All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 Landing in a crosswind with a difficult approach. Osaka Itami airport in japanese is 伊丹空港. Like Paro

[@fredtacang3624]

Mad respect to this highly-skilled pilot

[@josephdale69]

As a Captain for 30 years, that is literally the most impressive landing that I have ever seen.

[@TS73827]

I don’t disagree but I’m not a pilot, so could you explain why?

[@captmaverickable]

Indeed. :::golf-clap::::

[@josephdale69]

@@TS73827 We usually try to maintain centerline and “crab” into the wind the entire time. Then de-crab the aircraft last minute. He literally overshot the runway and used the wind to perfectly position himself for landing. Almost impossible to do. To come in at that 45 degree angle and know exactly how much wind is going to push a 300,000 pound airplane so you don’t have to crab or slip. It’s utterly remarkable and I could never pull it off.

[@fredMplanenut]

Respect to the pilots to whom this must be normal, but the skill and ability is fantastic, but come on, that camera stability is stunning.

[@pnamie3712]

This camera angle makes it look like the pilot missed the runway, then somehow miraculously has time to do almost a 180 from 200' in the air! Not sure if that's actually what happened, but the footage is incredible.

[@dangercloseprotocol]

I’ve flown in and out of Osaka in the early Spring. I recall it being relativity calm and quiet. Or at least our pilot made it seem that way. Nothing but praise.

[@worldaviation4k]

that will be the other airport

[@MANMETR]

There was some water near the tracks right?

[@WestCoastAce27]

Is the final turn always that tight? Or was this non-standard due to the high winds?

[@noseeum6385]

That was a piece of aerial artwork. A Master Class on visual approaches in Transport Category aircraft.

[@dwilliams6346]

Perfectly touched down with both gear parallel to the white lines. That, was exceptional and what a view you captured. PIC judged the crosswind with perfection.

[@Mike25654]

Well the landing was outside of the touchdown zone with a flare time longer than the one considered for the inflight landing calculation. I would not call that perfect.

[@danwilliams6916]

@@Mike25654 I would, and that's all that matters. You wouldn't, and that's all that matters. Two opinions, freedom to express them, no conflict. 🤜🤛

[@Mike25654]

@@danwilliams6916 I am not sure if you are a real world pilot. I am just trying to expand your view and knowledge in case you are not so you can make a better judgement. That landing was out of regulations, most likely triggered flight data monitoring forcing him to file a report and if anything would have happened he would need a good explanation for not going around.

[@XL0hr]

@@Mike25654 wasn't it just by the last marker of the touchdown zone? And do you know what the criteria for being stabilized are for a visual (I guess) approach like that?

[@Mike25654]

@@XL0hr For inflight landing distance calculations nowadays the "operational landing distance" is used, which calculates with a 7 second flare followed by maximal manual braking once on the ground. Of course we don't know how long the runway was in the video and how much margin he had to stop but it was definetly a long landing. Stabilization criteria change from airline to airline. Can be really low, especially if it is required by the approach.

[@chinmaykole7834]

Super landing skilled pilot hats off 🔥

[@aqimjulayhi8798]

I used to stay at an Airbnb near Temmabashi station which is close enough to see these magnificent aircraft approach but still couldn’t see the runway into Osaka Itami Airport. Sights like these are awe inspiring, to say the least. That was a beautifully executed approach.

[@advythoh]

Almost floating in the crosswinds, beautiful.

[@SharonNetzley]

The approach and landing were amazing. Respect to the person who filmed it as well. Well done.

[@go64bit]

When the wind, the pilot, and the camera angle somehow work together for a visual treat!

[@Rocketman88002]

Kudos to the highly skilled photographer!

[@AjiRahman]

I'm curious, where did they take a shoot?

[@TS73827]

Exactly!!

[@worldaviation4k]

thank you

[@itellyouforfree7238]

that's some very strong crosswind. impressive landing

[@michaelbrown8861]

Extraordinary brilliant and well executed

[@JamilAhmed-nr3zm]

Amazing … nerve of steel and practice. I held my breath for a minute. Great landing.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Excellent filming!

[@craigpennington1251]

Seen it with props but not big jet airliners. Magnificent piloting skills. Thanks for posting Outstanding camera work.

[@reidjohnson6803]

It looked like his base and final approach were one and the same. Crazy smooth flying.

[@onbvd1008]

BIG Salute to the Pilots, Awesome Skills, Excellent JOB, Jai Japan!

[@dustinjackson1692]

That is insane! Thanks for the video! We def need to see the A350!

[@worldaviation4k]

Agreed!!

[@firehouse6226]

Joy stick landing? I think this pilot was glad to have a regular 'stearing wheel' to maneuver the big plane into the right spot.

[@SallyGreenaway]

What a buttery smooth float to the ground

[@STRspotteryt]

What an amazing approach!! ✈️✈️

[@worldaviation4k]

Yes it was!

[@MacrossJet]

Why don't they fly a direct heading to the runway?

[@Richbroth]

​@@MacrossJetwind

[@travelingwithanyting2446]

Wow respect the pilot doing cross wind. Cool!

[@Philomath2008]

Absolutely AMAZING! Great work of the pilot and videographer 🥳

[@citationau]

Smooth like butter, massive crab on short final. Well done Pilot flying.

[@Nobilangelo]

The wind was cross but the pilot was calm.

[@rfspilot]

You could call it a crosswind

[@waqasusmans]

@@rfspilot I think you missed the pun here. "Cross" is a British word for upset. Now read it again. (Typo: pun became pin)

[@rfspilot]

@@waqasusmans I know, I'm British,I'm making a joke, so r/whooooosh

[@philipbyrnes7501]

Thank you, that was a very clever and witty comment good sir, lol, you made an old Aussie pilot smile, thanks mate 😎👍lol👀

[@waqasusmans]

@@rfspilot hahaha that's funny. I'm a Pakistani American and I learned about this new meaning of "cross" a few years ago so I thought perhaps I need to enlighten you :P

[@NathanElcoate]

Incredible! It's like he came to a complete stop, then just let the wind take him in. Insane! Great filming also.

[@worldaviation4k]

Thank you I'm currently on a Hong Kong mountain waiting for the clouds to move see community photo tab 😂

[@TBBrickYT]

That was an outstanding piece of flying. Huge respect. 👍👍👍

[@dipcool2883]

Awesome. Unbelievable maneuver with the winds.

[@Shotsmoky]

Just one word. WOW! Thanks for posting.

[@StevieWonder737]

Osaka was one of my favorite airports to operate into and out of.

[@heatherwhaley7623]

My dad was a private pilot and certified flying instructor. I remember landing at London, Ontario Canada with him in his Tripacer during a pretty strong crosswind. He had to do a side-slip landing. It was pretty exhilarating to watch and experience. Never forget that flight, it was the roughest flight I was ever on. Great memory!

[@michiganborn8303]

Is a side slip the same as side step?

[@heatherwhaley7623]

@@michiganborn8303 My dad always called it a side-slip as airplanes don't step except when taking off from water.

[@michiganborn8303]

@@heatherwhaley7623 🤔

[@professorr.5427]

From a passenger's perspective, this would be a terrifying flight. It feels like the pilot is careening over the city with no chance of a safe landing. 😱

[@professorr.5427]

I hope the cabin crew informs the travelers beforehand so that no one gets anxious. I can picture screaming breaking out if px didn't know what was happening. They would be waiting for "Brace, brace!" 😵

[@alerey4363]

Absolutely! all those crowded buildings and you madly asking where the heck is the runway and once you see it the plane comes flying 90 degrees across it!

[@jakebottero4740]

Well, you know, when it’s time to go, it’s time to go. I’d be reading a book.

[@marjoriemorris5849]

@@jakebottero4740 nah, I’d be looking out the window like always

[@hoomanAdnan]

This was full of illusion 🙌🏼 But in the end pilot makes it smooth ❤️🔥 ❤️ From 🇧🇩

[@rawleroopchand3107]

Thanks

[@worldaviation4k]

Thank you 😊

[@nuvostef]

That was a gorgeous approach. 🤙🏼

[@peterlau291]

Nice job 👍 This is the proper way to land in cross wind!

[@gregorioribeirojr]

That pilot os really a aviation race! WOW! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ric8167]

The angle it's being filmed gives the impression this is something out of the ordinary which really isn't.

[@erichschmidt8987]

That’s a hell of a landing!

[@namiajhahs1878]

Those are some skills 🫡

[@benjaminmettle3196]

Wow. This pilot has gifted hands and golden skills.

[@nk7155]

Wow. Unbelievably controlled! Super skilled!

[@terranceroff8113]

The best pilots make the most difficult landing look like another day on the job and totally routine... o7, well done captain, well done. Smoother then a black velvet neat. He let the cross wind carry him to the onto the run way and just planted the bird on the center line. I ever meet that pilot drinks are on MY tab.

[@pushslice]

*overnight parts from Japan*…. always delivers!

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Wow, that was really cool. That pilot is cold as ice.😎

[@saltyroe3179]

About 1973 was passenger on Turkish Airlines Caravelle landing at Izmire in a cross wind. The cockpit door was open so I could see out the windshield. We were crabbed 45 degrees for the cross wind. At the last moment the pilot pulls the nose up and aligned with the runway. The scary part was only seeing sky out the front. The scariest landing for me are where there are mountains at either or both ends of the runway

[@olsenjk]

Great perspective. Thank you for sharing

[@diegosilang4823]

Japanese are skilled, consistent and disciplined.

[@darylconny9198]

im speachless. such skill

[@tylerw4593]

Hats off to the pilot and the photographer

[@becki6795]

Wow just wow!! 👏🏻

[@shadowunifer]

That was seriously badass.

[@JeffriAbdullah]

Fantastic flying

[@stumac869]

That's amazing to watch.

[@jamesglavich1426]

Incredible landing, especially with the crosswinds. Such skill with the cabin crew, to make such a smooth landing. A real long lens and camera angle makes it look a little different, the runway is over 10,000 ft long. If I remember correctly, there is a highway tunnel about 4,000 ft long running under the airport.

[@sudscadan1650]

Drifts to a landing no problem. That's a great pilot right there.

[@reasoningtruth]

May the force be with you, Luke.

[@johnkennedy4322]

Very cool, thanks for the video!

[@shekhartemghare8464]

Great,,,,No words,,,, salute to pilot 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@ソーロン]

amazing video!

[@petertarantelli]

That’s a crazy approach.

[@padoeskop5613]

superb..highly skilled pilot

[@charlesschauer8927]

That was beautiful..

[@kickass12339]

That was pretty smooth.

[@simonpeters9805]

All that practice flying into Kai Tak on his pc paid off!!!

[@WayPastCrazy2525]

Really nice video!! On a separate note, there's probably a million or more people within this video shot, all congregating in their little world, sleeping, eating, working, whatever it is .... there's a lot of people in this world.

[@idunnoanymore2870]

AMAZING AIRMANSHIP!!!!

[@K3Flyguy]

That's actually a very common landing procedure with airliners. It did look extreme but cameras and angles do that. All professional pilots have extensive training in crosswind landings.

[@DeltaStar777]

Dont tell me this is every day normal, I have flown a lot in my life and only experienced this 2 times

[@josephdale69]

I’ve been flying for a major airline for 30+ years, and this isn’t any technique. This isn’t a crab technique, slip technique, or anything else. He overshot the runway and drifted it in. The most skilled landing I have ever seen.

[@TS73827]

I agree with you. Nothing extraordinary about the landing but extraordinary photography skills by whoever took this shot. I’ve had stormy landings all over the world that were incredibly turbulent, and those seemed significantly harder. Even the captain said so after landing!

[@KittenBowl1]

@@TS73827 oh please, as if you were an actual pilot. Jealous much?

[@worldaviation4k]

Thanks, it was wobbly camera but smoothed by editor

[@AllOutofcontext]

Nothing but respect

[@docgbsmule8712]

Beautiful capture 👍👍

[@firebirdguy3151]

Crabbing is SO MUCH FUN! I'd take a crosswind and a safe landing any day!

[@amrizzz]

Two times landing and depart from Itami, always magnificent.

[@cmorinaka]

Wow, bush pilot skills with an airliner!

[@MagnetOnlyMotors]

Lucky to fly with a Master at the controls !

[@dianericciardistewart2224]

Beautifully executed landing!! Thanks for sharing -- and, yes, I'd love to see an A350 doing this very same maneuver!! 💖✈✈💖

[@worldaviation4k]

That would be cool!

[@priceyA320]

Not that beautiful. They missed the touchdown zone..

[@glicerioacosta957]

@@priceyA320 🤏😢😥😰😭🥵

[@chuckcampbell3927]

@@priceyA320 🛫📖🛬 Please consider the crab angle on the aircraft and the fact that he is handling a crosswind and that dictates carrying a few extra knots of speed and therefore you may have to be a little long but it wasn't that much. That crew earned their pay. 👍✈️ GOD Bless 📖🛐✈️🐆

[@aprilsmith3683]

Aeroplanes are beautiful...🇿🇦

[@victorwong3311]

You have to give the pilots credit, because I'm sure there are sound abatement issues at the airport. I just have difficulty understanding that this is still allowed in a city like Osaks. I might just have to spend my couple hundred bucks to fly in to there when I'm in Korea. I'm still upset that I didn't get to go in to KaiTek. I went to HK 2 weeks after they closed it.

[@BanBanChi]

This is Itami airport, which is nowadays domestic only. You would end up flying to KIX from Korea.

[@bobboberson2024]

THAT was impressive.

[@M.M.D.]

That is one skilled pilot!

[@CS-np2oo]

You love to see it ✈

[@matthewaa0467]

Outstanding!

[@007jg]

Wow. This is impressivw

[@fouadharb8908]

Incredible skill wow

[@mahmmadpatel5112]

Very skillful pilot

[@gearup77W]

Beautiful! 🤩❤️

[@kenskinner6948]

Wow great job.

[@chieshart47]

これだけの望遠にもかかわらず、ピントが甘くならない！　画面の真ん中に絶えず収める 凄い！！！

[@worldaviation4k]

Hello, I used software to keep it center of the screen. It will move the picture every frame but crop into the picture while it's doing it to keep the plane center

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

Fv cking bad ass pilot. Love watching these men land their aircraft. Much respect 🙏

[@rilmar2137]

Beautiful approach.

[@stevejohnson2321]

Poetry in motion...

[@maqchannel257]

Very excellent

[@keosh777]

Much respect 😯

[@Nae395]

Beautiful

[@dewainkoester1026]

Great job!

[@kosetei1]

明らかに飛行機よりも高いところからこんな鮮明な映像、、、

[@shree0299]

Excellent

[@AbdulRashid-ho8qg]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO SIR , Abdul Rashid WAZIRABAD PAKISTAN💖

[@idunnoanymore2870]

MAD RESPECT!