Two Female Pilots Tackle the World's Most Dangerous Approach - Paro Airport, Bhutan !!!!!

[@znogteyam]

I fly the A320 with over 10,000 hours, and I am at awe at the skills of these pilots. Although I understand they do RNAV-visual approach in Paro, but this is insane Airbus flying. Hats off for them!

[@TrudyDuggan]

Awesome! Repesct!

[@intuitive7274]

Are you male or female pilot?

[@Samaa-os7hx]

​@@intuitive7274 I don't know any females called Richard.

[@richsmith-d6m]

@@Samaa-os7hx Depends how they identify lol

[@evanm6739]

reckless approach imo

[@IsabelleSt.Pierre-q2n]

As a former Marine pilot, I am in awe of these pilots to make a difficult oblique landing look so easy. I’d trust her with my life. Well done.

[@daidavies6210]

Your NOT a Pilot, If you were you would have pointed out all the mistakes all 5 of them.

[@michaelweed9583]

@@daidavies6210please tell us what they are

[@datnguyen1615]

Well said sir. "Oblique landing look so easy". Indeed Oblique

[@katashley1031]

​@daidavies6210 *you're, lol.

[@maxsmart8954]

AI graphics 😂

[@antwonross9207]

A beautiful technical landing, for a beautiful captain, and first officer. Well done, ladies.

[@atpg5]

Knot a cockpit…a box office !!!

[@suzypaton1597]

i drive my car in the same way :)

[@JohnGoodcock]

@@antwonross9207 they are far from beautiful mate she looks like she hasn’t showered for days

[@bobboberson2024]

Paro is a beast. OF the world’s most dangerous airports for sure. Special license required. Excellent crew.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

There is no special license required. Also, it’s a challenging airport, but that doesn’t make it dangerous.

[@bobboberson2024]

@ Maybe license was confusing. A pilot has to be certified for this airport. Most airports like this do. Like Lukla, like Kai Tak used to, Toncotin, etc.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

@@bobboberson2024 still don’t need to be certified. You are allowed to simply practice the approach in a simulator. There is no exam. There is no certification. And if you did not have the sim session, you are allowed to bring a local pilot or navigator to help you out. I understand that people think this is a “big deal”, but it really is not. It’s pretty straight forward and any pilot has the skills to get the sim session done. Now, for instance, in Juneau Alaska, a pilot can get certified to fly in there at a lot lower weather minimums. That’s a lot harder to do. Not the regular minimums, that’s pretty straight forward. It’s the lower minimums that make it hard.

[@bobboberson2024]

@ Sims have opened up a lot of instruction for pilots. And very true - helped familiarized strips that have needed certification. There are several that still do. But I’m sure the computer generation will negate the need at some point.

[@Brancaalice]

Caracas airport is the more dangerous to land, it locate inside mountains.

[@Notguilty907]

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

[@EvilXtianity]

_"Calm, Confident, Competent..."_ Until they sought God's assistance on final approach.

[@brendendyson8470]

I don’t know the co pilot praying is a bit disconcerting

[@chrisehmke1651]

And not much communication between both of them.

[@sawxpatscelts]

Let’s hope not in that order.

[@hansgruber2509]

Really more like they were lucky, one is praying that is not very comforting. One has no uniform, is this Clown World Airlines?

[@gordonbryan8381]

What a great crew. Captain’s facial expression never changed at all. First officer: not a bit of wasted motion. Both side of the cockpit world class. Two ladies, Paro Bhutan, Airbus aircraft: just another day of flying!

[@EvilXtianity]

_"First officer: not a bit of wasted motion."_ Even that prayer for God's assistance on final approach was efficient. Is praying to God for help a checklist item?

[@petersack5074]

@@EvilXtianity Definitely. For without God, there would be no ' air '' nor atmospheric pressure....NO gravity ...No magnetism, for compasses...NO sun, no heat, no light....NOTHING > ....just like ' space ''. Space, is exciting ? K. Harris. ? must be.....' cause theres' nothing....in between those ears. People, today Know Nothing...of GOD. Creator, sustainer , PROVIDER...of everything....we need . All life, eats food ....coming ' out of the ground ''. So do we....dust. WE go back to the ' ground '.../ just like your parents, grandparents have / or Will. Tombstone epitaph : I once, was as you ARE. YOU will once, soon become as I AM // Pray Always. all ways.

[@steveperreira5850]

It look like she almost smiled a little bit as they touchdown

[@JAMessinaJr]

@@EvilXtianity If you want to improve your chances of getting through the Pearly Gates if something goes wrong.

[@EvilXtianity]

@@JAMessinaJr LOL, how exactly would it do that?

[@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-267]

i did not know, thanks for info

[@oliverkent8429]

She was crossing herself thought she was Christian

[@LittleMutt]

Thank you for the explanation. I was a bit worried that prayer was part of the landing procedure.

[@Darknamja]

Thank you. 😉

[@PhilYou]

And I thought that my landing and take off to and from Sion, Switzerland, was difficult!!! I would never have tried an approach like these two excellent female pilots did. Bravissimo!

[@davidwright9139]

Two very skilled pilots 👍

[@veronicafleitas412]

That’s a very tricky airport, and they nailed it perfectly! Congrats! 🎊🎉 ❤

[@girishmalviya7719]

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

[@EvilXtianity]

_"...the hallmark of a true professional." Why did they seek God's assistance on final approach?

@@EvilXtianity Because its usual there?!?

[@EvilXtianity]

_"Because its usual there?!?"_ Source?

@@EvilXtianity That was more of a general statement with regard to the religiousness of the people there. It was not meant that this is always done in this place.

[@ontherock877]

Hey ...amity. What’s your problem with God? He’s keeping you breathing right now!😊🌹🌲🏔❤️

[@hairchief]

My wife and I have actually landed there. Bhutan is an amazing country. You haven't lived until you experience flying in an Airbus sideways. We also went up the mountain road along side the airport to see it from the outside.

[@felicegunner1509]

The Captain and First Officer make a great team. Relaxed and peaceful make flying seem so easy.

[@sanjaymanohar9482]

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

[@DmitriyKopylenko]

That approach is something! Absolutely stunning job!

[@rogernadal3999]

Auto pilot

[@alankroit]

​@@rogernadal3999Autopilot was turned off 16sec in. Hand flown.

[@cookiebun95]

@@rogernadal3999 Auto pilot not allowed for landing at that airport.

[@sicmesicme2360]

Landing on hilly terrain is tricky. She manouvered through the steep and foggy mountains so well! The airline company is blessed to have her and her colleague. Big salute ladies! 👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@mohammedmurtaza3257]

Impressive skills and teamwork! Watching these pilots navigate one of the world's most challenging airports is truly inspiring. Hats off to their professionalism and expertise! ✈👏

[@aceventuraaceventura2003]

Wow! My hats off to the pilot. There is no margin for error on that flight path, unbelievable!

[@hanwalker7408]

I've flown into Paro in Bhutan. A totally fantastic flight sweeping left and right through the Himalayas. I was exhilarated and my husband was terrified

[@VK-je1hl]

As former Airbus Engineer for 22 years, we are INDEED PROUD OF THESE AWESOME LADIES FOR THEIR EXCELLENT FANTASTIC ABILITIES ❤🎉

[@paulefc1971]

The aircraft aren't bad either

[@Mpoint785]

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

[@BluewhiteGreen-c3z]

Amazing two female pilots - I am not a pilot, but looking at their excellent carm flying through difficult mountains and landing through difficult round about terrain is amazing skills of piloting - Excellent job!

[@ferdiyansurya]

These pilots nailed one of the most difficult landings perfectly, and in style - wearing prada shades 👍 Well done!

[@drillbabydrill25-d6p]

That is so inspiring to see. That pilot knew from jump that she wanted to be a pilot and you can sense it in her dna. Unwavering calm.

[@vonRichthoven-dv1gg]

Wow again! The cool, casual competence of that pair was as breathtaking as the terrain. Bhutan neighbors Nepal to the east, so these are the "lower" Himalayas. I cannot believe that an Airliner is supposed to clip the top of a mountain range, dive into a valley, bank into a turn, barely miss the mountainside and almost taking out houses to line up at 135-150 mph on the runway is astonishing. What a beautiful runway though, the mountain walls on either side make you notice the speed far more than fields, and the spectacular cockpit view is a reward. The expressions on the two's faces told all. They saw everything, did all at the right time, but especially the pilot behind the beach-girl sunglasses looked dead serious despite her relaxed demeanor. I sure wouldn't want to run into her as a fighter pilot, she'd be formidable! I'd be more than happy to have that team in the cockpit, they could dodge cars landing downtown, then parallel park it & pay the meter!

[@edmundmcgrath213]

no

[@felicegunner1509]

Amazing!!!

[@arthurdavis2964]

😂Yes ! Right u R ! Magnificent !

[@patsadventures6381]

I flew out of Paro to Bangkok in the jump seat up front. What a great ride on a crystal clear evening. Both pilots totally professional and they worked so well together. Fun time and Bhutan is beautiful!!

[@eycm7626]

Wonderful descent, fantastic approach and beautiful landing.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words!

[@manabsac]

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

[@When_Donkeys_Fly]

Beautiful job ladies!! Smooth as Glass!! 5:02

[@jammer777]

That was so amazing. Such skill and presence of mind. I would have no problem flying with these people in command.

[@robertfry8542]

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

[@nigec4969]

Not proper uniform? Why? Was she cold. No checklist or speech between 1st officer and Captain. Very strange.

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

@@nigec4969 When you literally know the other person's thoughts, having worked together for years, EACH KNOWING the other is highly competent --- as SHOWN here --- why bother chit-chatting for KZbin audiences that don't know any thing?

[@robertfry8542]

@@nigec4969 Just a fleece over her uniform. You do not sit there with a paper checklist in an Airbus, all on the screens. I think the Captain was concentrating to much to indulge in chit-chat.

[@dhellis19498]

@@nigec4969 Check list may have been done before the video started, concentration on this landing is very important

[@stevie750iL]

Check list done before approach. This is the hardest decent and landing for commercial airliner in the world.

[@aaron4387]

Just amazing to watch....these people are brilliant and so skilled. Full credit!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you for watching time and again.

[@aaron4387]

@ I love your work- brilliant 👍👍

[@shaoshen]

heard that landing at this airport requires special license (permit). We can tell how severe it is.

[@PAC-fp9hy]

Highly impressive. Given that these pilots probably had to beat the enevitable sexism and obstacles in their journey to be one of the handful of pilots certified to land at this airport.

[@danieljorge746]

Those are two amazing pilots especially the first officer being so young❤❤❤❤

[@SPENJERE]

Cool as a cucumber, the pilot made this look way too easy. Great job !

[@TravellingTechie]

This was so much better than the last video I saw of an approach there, a 737 IIRC (it was just awful). Well done, this looked very professional, well briefed, well executed.

[@christopherjamesfleming966]

And the approach to the other runway in the other video was the ***easier*** approach.

[@TravellingTechie]

@@christopherjamesfleming966 I did not know that, the whooping and celebrating afterwards, as if they'd done it well, makes it even worse.

[@seraphik]

​@@TravellingTechie they were prob celebrating being alive, which is concerning

[@kevinmckeever6163]

Fabulous video, remarkable clarity, much enjoyed !

[@cobra1010]

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

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Calm professionals at work. Excellent 👍 Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, TW.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you very much!

[@margaretlinde7453]

I don't care if my captain or copilot is a man or a woman. I prefer the one who is most qualified to fly the plane...

[@jaska05]

How about a non-binary or a gay?

[@cookiebun95]

@@jaska05 How would that affect their ability to pilot an aircraft?

[@brainspout3447]

Unfortunately, if you live in America, you can't escape the ever-present DEI issue. Oftentimes people are hired based on their diversity, rather than their ability. It's sad, but hopefully this process is coming to an end soon.

[@paulhaynes1340]

The aircraft does not know your gender, ethnicity, sexuality, identity or religious philosophy. It only respects skill - that’s how recruitment should work.

[@jcrevolver1]

Oh yeah, like what example? How would you be able to tell if a minority was hired for their ability or DEI? Whites are just upset because they are falling behind when they have had all kinds of advantages.

[@BenErikNess]

Capt Ugyen Dema knows the ropes!

[@boyphantom]

Did she do flight training in New Zealand??

[@sangayphuntsho4251]

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

[@EvilXtianity]

Why did they seek God's assistance on final approach?

[@steelrat5604]

and how would you know this ?😂

[@igotbeans]

@@EvilXtianity They’re in Bhutan, they’re buddhists, so no prayers for any gods here. But you might notice all those Buddhist shrines in the mountains, and it is respectful to offer prayers when you walk by, so I guess this pilot also does it when she flies by. But regardless if they’re Christian or whatever else, I think landing a plane is probably a very good time to offer praise and thanks to whatever you believe in LOL.

[@cookiebun95]

@@EvilXtianity They didn't. They showed respect to the Buddhist temple they were flying past. Not everyone is a Christian, especially in this part of the world. The gesture has a different meaning in that context. With a user name like yours I'm floored you need this explained to you.

[@cookiebun95]

@@EvilXtianity That's not what that gesture was about.

[@BlairGuinea]

Wow ,that was fantastic approach ! Thank you so much

[@Wild1Banana]

These Ladies make this landing look easy there very professional and I would visit Bhutan any time of year with those two at the wheel. Interesting video thanks Airbus for designing great commercial aircraft capable of reaching the toughest airfields.

[@deborahshipman8888]

They are PILOTS.

[@hishamabouelleil8615]

What we have here is a rock star! That landing at the end of such a challenging approach was basically flawless.

[@roselangguth5609]

Smooth landing, Captain!

[@dougcarnahan4228]

Beautiful skill and composure under tight approach! 👍👍

[@ianwilliamson7703]

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

[@j.t.5826]

to me its not matter of gender but matter of getting the job done. Very professional and well done. Just shows you with the right mind set, discipline, training and professionalism, you can get it done.

[@billblendick9780]

Well done ! Landing on a curved approach, with irregular winds in a mountainous approach….couldn’t have been better !!!!

[@PeacefulBrother33]

WOW! That approach is CRAZY! I was sitting on the edge of my seat wondering when the runway would be visible!!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Paro Airport is definitely an intense landing experience!

[@PeacefulBrother33]

@@FlyingDragonPilot Agreed! 😱

[@cookiebun95]

@@FlyingDragonPilot Pease post more vids of these landings. They are exhilarating to watch. The camera angles were perfect. Much better than the pilots being filmed from behind.

[@edendunes]

Thank you for sharing

[@mmusico48]

Excellent video ! Great work ladies

[@originaljazzgirl]

Flawless. And I like how there is appropriate humility - the co-pilot finds a little time to put in some prayer. :-)

[@Hemidakota]

Tibet is number one but thanks for the posting. Amazing pilots.

[@shaoshen]

明显表达女性也飞得很好。

[@45cab]

Respect to you Capt,be safe all the time!

[@vonnascimento4407]

She, the captain, is great!

[@rmcinuk]

Superb! The first officer carried out all the essential cockpit duties, leaving the pilot to concentrate solely on flying the approach. No idle chatter, just pure concentration. I have flown light aircraft into tiny strips, with buildings on the approach, you must not over fly and the obligatory 50 foot trees all around. You are just as dead if you get either wrong, but with an aircraft full of passengers, at that altitude, with mountain winds. Simply first class.

[@bradschmucker9257]

What and amazing thing to watch! Very calming and confident in what they do. We would fly with you ladies any day of the week. Job well done and documented. Congratulations on such professionalism. It truly shows you have a passion for what you do! Well done, ladies, well done......

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

We appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.

[@bobdubolina]

That approach and landing was fun to watch.

[@robertoalvarezespada7106]

amazing approach and landing.👋👋👋👋

[@ricoblaser6308]

Approach: Fly directly towards the mountain. As soon as your aircraft feels that it is getting close, turn to starboard. Follow the mountain and look for a path towards the valley above Anwar's house. When you see the small temple on the port side of the side window, this would be the time to say a little prayer to your personal deity. Once there, try not to break off the TV aerial at Salim's house. When you see the village road - do not land, this is not yet the airfield! Follow the course of the river and behind the next bend, the straight thing, that's your airstrip. Great respect for this achievement!

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Once you hit the airstrip, you need to flare enough to not crash, but also not float too long as it’s a short runway at high altitude. When you touchdown, you got to punch the brakes to ensure you won’t overshoot the runway.

[@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447]

Safe Ladings Always , Amazing Flying Skill Ladies. Salute and with Deep Respect!!

[@cryptopher8408]

I’ve been lucky enough to do that approach twice sitting in the jump seat. It’s awesome. Training and ability. Well done crew.

[@TRBOQUIK6]

Perfect landing!!! Great job!

[@dogelephant]

And that’s all anyone needed to say.

[@pkr1594]

Great job, cool and calm!👍🏻

[@novreis1952]

Excellent, ladies! Very good landing by the captain

[@anthropologo3496]

man - there is something about watching good pilots fly...the move to bring the plane parallel to the runway at the last moment was impressive...no wiggle, no waddle...

[@simrangurung464]

What an incredible approach!! Absolutely amazing!

[@paulhonderich5226]

Amazing! They made that landing look like a piece of cake when it is anything but.

[@ciarankelly4338]

Skilled pilots!

[@MarcusSwift-fs7vp]

Professionalism at its best in the cockpit. Smashed it ladies 👏

[@Steven-u5w]

Wonderful! I think we need more female pilots. Yes wow! Awesome

[@johncrichton4341]

rEALLY ENJOYED THIS - MANY THANKS!

[@marcd1981]

Very nice landing, thank you for posting this.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremypearson6852]

Major respect for these ladies and all pilots that have to land in very challenging conditions. I can only imagine the added pressure if there was nasty weather. Pilots for the most part are very under-appreciated. A Brit in Florida.

[@frankdeak2397]

Amazing. I’m in awe on the precision. Great flying both of you

[@light-from-dark]

A B S O L U T E L Y A M A Z I N G ! That captain was in absolute control of everything at all times. What a confidence! Especially during the last part of the approach, I was thinking like how effin’ amazing it must feel, being on that “ship” and pulling off a “glide through the air” like that. That looked so effin’ amazing, like, way way better than almost anything else in life … 🫶 What a view 😻 Have to re-watch it again … 😁

[@kwangilkim8036]

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

[@seamoreplant]

Wow she greased that landing! So smooth! 😊

[@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!

[@mpetry912]

pleasure to watch the pros at work. they make it look easy. almost

[@Crikeyitsmeagain]

Love how she did a little prayer before landing that definitely shows you how dangerous they know this landing is awesome video thank you 🙏

[@darrenpaulschofield5268]

Well flown captain and first officer.

[@sonderman8079]

Faces and behaviours of two true professionals.

[@goov47]

Awesome landing!

[@jeremycarter]

Okay, that’s about the most insane approach I’ve ever seen. Nail biting for sure. Well done!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thanks for watching and for the compliment!

[@shannons1785]

Wow...they are amazing. Great skill. Many happy years and landings😊

[@TimTernet0]

Well Done, very professional. Thanks

[@steveperreira5850]

I’m glad they are Asians, that way I can be sure they are not DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion). …. Therefore they are competent

[@manigem8297]

Well done.thanks.

[@mario17-t34]

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

[@mikebarton]

It's extraordinary how often we take the skill of pilots for granted.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TormodSteinsholt]

Respect! That is one focused captain. Imagine an approach that you would NOT do ILS if you don't have VFR conditions. Imagine getting a tour of the town in a jumbojet. And you start worrying about bird strikes from the birds that were roused by the aircraft itself. I can imagine the go-around procedure is its own page.

[@leehaskins307]

wow that was fun to watch all those turns and mountains… was so fun at the end can actcually see the runway !

[@richardabraham6105]

Awesome...👍👍👍❤️

[@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.

[@michaelmitchell5458]

That was awesome! What a great job 👏🏻 Love the Co-Pilot praying and asking and maintaining guidance and proper choice 👍🏻

[@Ess_Bee56]

Respect!!! At some point throughout the year there must be some thermals from the woodlands making approach even more difficult. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@allee9628]

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

[@paulm.k.8740]

Great!👏🙏👍