WINDY! Approaches Into St Barts (dangerous landing!) 4K

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Camera: Sony FDR AX33

[@trickyrat483]

When MS Flight Simulator 2020 hits, I'll be trying this in a 747. :)

[@digimaks]

Yeah, what a joke.....

[@thewalloby]

I actually LOLed on this. Good luck m8! Tell us how it went :)

[@infirmux]

@@thewalloby how it went into the water...

[@EdExTechur]

Do they make a 747 with pontoons?

[@traveller2810]

A380 :)

[@tobarstep]

- It's paradise here, how do we keep the place from getting overrun with tourists? - Make the arrival as utterly terrifying as possible.

[@alpsalish]

Unfortunately, St. Barts looks absolutely ruined and overrun and overbuilt.

[@flemingcourt]

Is this the land of your for-father&mothers?

[@lauralaplace9945]

My Grandfather’s family don’t like it being over taken by the Tourism. It’s been going on for decades. Not sure what the Government will decide . $$$$$$

[@lauralaplace9945]

Marcel Laplace my cousin is a French Chef I don’t know what he’s doing about it .

[@theoldar]

Not a place for the low-confidence pilot.

[@samwatt7275]

theoldar Very true !!

[@theoldar]

I can barely do it in Flight Simulator. I'm sure I would have a heart attack doing it in real life.

[@samwatt7275]

theoldar I would want my first landing to be there

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Or a cocky one ;)

[@myfishhasbeensteamed2289]

Noted

[@erich835]

Seen a few comments now of "why don't they just land the other way." You always want to land into the wind. The lower your groundspeed (actual speed over the ground) the shorter distance you can land in/more screw-up room you have, etc. If your airspeed is 100 knots, and you have a 50 knot headwind, then in reality you're only doing 50 knots over the ground. If you had a 100 knot headwind, you'd be hovering and landing would be a piece of cake (look up short field/STOL landings for a good time...). The funny part of this video is while these landings are a little hairy, there's not much that's "dangerous" about these landings per se. Pilots do it all the time and all the aircraft in the video are capable of landing on that runway in zero wind conditions. The hardest part for most of the pilots here is just convincing the damn airplane to get on the ground. With all the air over the wings the aircraft just want to keep flying.

[@operator0]

Also, landing the other way doesn't give you any room to go around. I bet they always land and take off in this direction no matter what the wind does. If it's blowing the wrong direction and it's blowing too fast, they simply don't land. Fortunately, this airport is in the trade-winds and it's oriented so those trade-winds are blowing the correct direction the vast majority of the time.

[@andyowens5494]

Oh, its dangerous. These pilots make it look less dangerous than it is because every one of them is certified to land there - its not any old pilot thats even allowed to try. It doesn’t take much to go wrong (mechanically, meteorologically, or mentally) to turn any landing there into a fatality. No-one skips pre-flights before a trip to St B’s; you really dont want a problem of any sort on that approach.

[@andyowens5494]

HangGlideTube Yeah, that works in places like Luckla, but St Barts is not steep enough to slow quickly enough on touchdown. Bit of a difference between a 18 mph stall speed that you can almost run at and a 90 knot one in terms of stopping v crunching :). My one and only upwind hg landing ended up in a collision with a VW beetle; as you say, not for the weekend flyer.

[@stevepseudonym445]

@@operator0 They land on 28 when conditions warrant it, but there are a lot of reasons besides the hill at the west end of the runway that make that the more difficult choice. The traffic circle is about 100' higher than the runway, but it's also the highest land on the approach and you can potentially come straight in from miles away. If you came straight in from the opposite direction your approach would be nearly as steep as the approach to runway 10, but from 3/4 of a mile across the bay at an altitude of 300'. In theory you could have a very flat approach over water from the NE, but the usual approach to 28 comes in over and through the hills to the SE, and commonly starts from the west before making what's essentially a left U-turn. There's a really good video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn-sin2Nrtlqb9U

[@frankleanez8829]

All you say it's true but.. I think the real reason is that there's no go around for runway 28 passing the hotel checkpoint (abeam the hotel)

[@michaelmartinez1345]

Unbelievable precision and courage these pilots have!!!

[@rahulmaurya3886]

1:46 the twin otter fighting the updraft + the lift generated by its own flaps 100/100

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

LOL those Twin Otters coming in nose-down and once they hit the runway stop in like 10 metres. Piece of cake for them!

[@Hartbreak1]

Critical Path lol yeah, the one at 3:16 was even able to brake fast enough to take the taxiway without doing the U turn at the runway.

[@PhantomMark]

Looked really awkward , would an approach with less flap help here ? or would that adversely affect the stall speed/lift margins too much ?

[@mitchellroberts7954]

@@PhantomMark it would increase the landing distance. Putting the flaps down drops your stall speed and increases drag. It helps you descend, slow down, and stop shorter on the runway.

[@rogerwilco2]

I love the Twin Otters. Especially Winair, they are amazing.

[@shahbazfawbush]

Will have to try this in Flight Simulator 2020.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I fly it all the time with FSX and the addon from FlyTampa (hands down the best) and I get it right about half the time. It really depends on the plane and the wind. Headwind is actually harder because of the added lift keeps you floating too long. You have to really push the plane into the runway or you'll touch down way too far down and you're doing a go around. Taking off is not bad at all, full power, full flaps and a lot of back pressure

[@lagentdunet]

CUBIE More like 1/3 or 1/2 not full lmao wtf

[@Julius-vz7pb]

oh yes

[@jimfrederich8852]

You can get this airport and island in Xplane for a $$s. Very difficult landings even in a Cessna. I ended in the water a few times.

[@spadgm]

Ha, I was thinking this while watching!

[@kanyesrobloxaccount3933]

Imagine yielding for an airplane at an intersection..

[@SixStringflyboy]

No need to imagine. It happens all the time at Gibraltar. charismaticplanet.com/gibraltar-airport-runway-intersecting-a-road/

[@shahimagesyt]

Anchorage has that

[@getsideways7257]

@@SixStringflyboy Except here the planes are *flying*

[@kixigvak]

@@shahimagesyt At Merril Field? Kotzebue has it.

[@tardisrider25]

Watching this I sort of marvel at the wierd species we are. Not only do we make these machines that fly us through the air. We set up strange dangerous places like this to land on. Further we willingly drive, walk, and stand under those planes while they do that.

[@breadfan262]

The need a traffic light on that road for the planes!

[@cabforwardooo9983]

It would be really tough for the planes to stop!

[@flybeep1661]

@@cabforwardooo9983 Either it's sarcasm and kinda funny or it's a very stupid comment. Not sure which it is.

[@Mads-hl8xj]

@@flybeep1661 Sure..he forgot the /s

[@fritzbrandl8410]

@@flybeep1661 SARKASMUS !! Meine Fresse !

[@bigmanmegee]

cabforward OOO he is talking about the road so when the plane is coming by the cars stop

[@JG-sq7it]

Caravan, PC12, Twin Otter. Caravan, PC12, Twin Otter. I thought I was watching a rerun at first, but they were all different! The Twin Otter's ground roll is unbelievable.

[@Vincent98987]

2:52 10/10 landing

[@RobbieKiama]

Nice plane.. what plane is this?

[@KK-zb9df]

Roberto V Pilatus PC 12

[@LtRiot]

Probs prior US Air Force. Some o them bois get stupid time in the Pilatus

[@CJ-jh9ri]

I’ve flown that tail into SBH so I’m gonna go ahead and assume it was me 😉

[@Thebensupremacy]

@Michal Lašan every plane went that low guy

[@bobsurgranny]

If you can land there, you can land anywhere ;)

[@Jokertuning]

That's not true these guys hit an aircraft carrier

[@Butter-or2yo]

Uh no

[@Lengend-cu6ef]

@@Jokertuning I was thinking that same thing lol like this dude don’t know what he’s talking about

[@karlogrgas3000]

1:00 pilot honking at traffic and screaming- YO GUYS WATCH THIS

[@padan_fain]

more like: get that truck out of the way. Someone is trying to land over here... :D

[@MrBirdnose]

Mad respect for the guy at 3:17 who comes in high and steep, and still drops it right on the aim point.

[@itellyouforfree7238]

frankly, that was the best landing, extremely precise. all the others floated way too long

[@mas0512]

Breathtaking terrific video! At that spotter point in St. Barths I was standing 26 years ago. At that time there was no road traffic at all. And unfortunately no air traffic. So thank you very much for those memorable pictures.

[@JohnDavis-di5so]

I staid right of end of Runway at Cottage on right side viewed from landinf

[@alexanderleeart]

1:03 the guy on the Vespa is definitely a local, he doesn't even look up

[@kliuca]

Lol i think the same too

[@sTaRkZ091]

Pilots will never not amaze me at what they do.

[@botchi1]

Thank you. Beautiful filming. I love landing here. Retired Pilot. Now MSFS 2020

[@rudolfabelin383]

Wow!! These I call pilots!!!! Also, now I understand why we Swedes gave back this island to France. It was the because of the airport!!! LOL.

[@gus473]

👍🇦🇽😎✌️

[@thesaint8400]

Ahhh, that explains the airport name then.

[@imperialfragments]

Great vantage point. I would be tempted to sit and watch all day.

[@TheHDAviation]

Another great video from beautiful and windy St. Barths, that PC-12 at 2:55 sure looked low! Awesome footage.

[@samwatt7275]

TheHDAviation sure was!!

[@patcalutube]

Absolutely terrific video and great atmosphere. Thanks for sharing :)

[@samwatt7275]

patcalutube Thanks for the nice comment!

[@barbarachambers7974]

This is, in my opinion, the craziest airport in the world! And looks like the hardest.

[@jdewitt77]

I saw this runway when I was in St. Barts a few years ago. Amazing how any pilot could land there.

[@justdewit]

1:53 wow decent amount of side load. Thanks for uploading!!

[@collindass2361]

its a great video. risky stol but educational . skillful pilots . thank u .

[@Boeingspotter1]

Nice footage! Good thing those pilots are well trained. :)

[@irwansyahlubis2756]

Hi... Dear Sir good to see you.. Nice Landing Short Runway... Awesome Footage... God bless you. Warm regard, Lubis.

[@energybengt]

Some of these are particularly insane!!! Amazing …

[@husky1343]

Superb video. Cheers from YUL One of the toughest landing strips

[@francobobfred]

Of all places to build an airport this was the best area they could come up with?

[@GlensFallsRich]

They tried to consult you, but couldn't get ahold of you at the time.

[@frenchchicken2799]

@@GlensFallsRich LMAO

[@davem5333]

Yeah, that probably was the best available option. Those turboprop engines with reverse make it a lot easier.

[@statingtheobvious9452]

I don't see any obvious alternatives in the area when the camera pans out. All I see is mountains.

[@coasteyscoasteys4150]

@Robert S Don't need a degree to realize this is a stupid place for a runway

[@ama230]

Thank you for posting footage most will never see : )

[@kwelitech4560]

Flat Bastard 422K views bozo most will see it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@alaskanstrat6618]

3:25 , touches down and stops in less than 2 lines !!... Love those Twin Otters

[@rogerwilco2]

I love the Twin Otters, especially WinAir.

[@patrickpowell2236]

Thanks for the prequel view around the airport

[@2sheetstothewind484]

Nice video. WOW! 650 M + 2170FT. That is short. These guys are good. Makes me thankful my CFI had me practice this kind of landing in a J3 Cub. Other pilots I knew wouldn`t try this at Genoa Apt. in Wisconsin. Good fun. Thanks for the video.

[@dave991122]

That Genoa airport must be closed...was it up by Spring Coulee Rd? Aslo can't find the airport at the golf club near LaCrosse

[@boubledouble1637]

Great video !!! Nice planes 🛬 and amazing airport 🏡🏝 !!!

[@MR_1989]

Those TBM's are beautiful planes.

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

Very nice video! Thanks! Those guys know how to fly!)))

[@Das70954]

Whoever built a runway under a hill is a genius.

[@itellyouforfree7238]

whoever built an island with a mountain around the runway is a genius

[@bibliotecariomaluco]

This is so beatiful!

[@Felix-bj9et]

2:46 damn, that looked close...

[@Felix-bj9et]

Leo Fraize well fair enough, but still 50 feet isn‘t exactly much :D also when the plane is captured right from the side, it‘s quite low

[@crispy-k]

Amazing pilots ! If i ever had to get a pilot for a private plane, or a airline, i would definitely pick a guy that has landed on this air strip hahaha. Nice video :)

[@trje246]

Good vid, thanks for sharing and nice camera work btw

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

The runway is a glide slop itself.

[@smiley3012]

Amazing skills.

[@jhart7304]

Awesome post. Thanks. 🍻

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

Stunning footage, I Subscribed 👍😎

[@barnold62]

That's crazy!

[@pilotjayden]

This reminds me of this song- "You can allwayyysss... GO AROUNDD!!" hahahahahha

[@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_]

You're not allowed to go around at st barts, I'm not sure why

[@pilotjayden]

@@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_ then what do we do when we miss an approach tho?

[@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_]

@@pilotjayden Here's your answer: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6uVoGOXmK6fo5Y

[@pilotjayden]

@@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_ I saw the vid, for him I think it's too late to go around, he should just abort the landing 😂

[@andyowens5494]

Gabriel Bryson Not true in that direction. Impossible if the wind is the other way. Evidence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqqfWaBgKeGgKc

[@anuaviation3510]

awesome like the winair retro livery

[@evaniohonorato9393]

Realmente muito lindo!,,,

[@omarijoseph3189]

very good video..nice work..well put together...super views..liked it..awesome

[@steve-marsh]

Wonderful video! Thank you!

[@blessredy]

Oooooh wee that looks scary!

[@K0S0s]

Really great graphics!

[@PriyabrataHalder]

1:35 DOWN BOY DOWN!!!

[@Progmium]

Holy dangerous!

[@HvdH-Plane]

Great footage

[@Hawkinsian]

I'd say a good 800,000 points. Nice one!

[@nytom4info]

Love it! ;)

[@andycopland3179]

That Twin Otter... I've made a few sketchy grass landings in the back or right seat of a couple of these aircraft. The Otter is by far my favourite aircraft to fly in.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Im a private pilot but got to right seat an amphibious otter flying into Alaska fiords and do water landings. One of my highlights!

[@andycopland3179]

@@blaster-zy7xx that sounds awesome. It's such a great aircraft.

[@trainsplanesmore]

Sweet pearled onions, that's nuts! :-)

[@commander2891]

those pilots are true heros

[@jfbrycn8628]

That must take a bit of confidence to land there I would think - amazing footage!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Every pilot that lands there has had to go through specific training and sign off for just that runway.

[@robinho030]

I don't know how I got here, but what a great airport :D

[@Produto_Ideal]

Second, smooth landing....

[@maxsalman783]

That ground effect though!

[@vizitor11]

I've been in and out of there on the Winair Twin Otter. What a ride!

[@jackkreacherr9339]

Seems like an odd and very short runway. Neat to see though!

[@WurstWasser617]

FS 2020's looking great

[@shiznuts]

That Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 look very gracious there. Unlike the Twin Otter that looks like a hand full and then some.

[@flightjam]

damn thats crazy stuff

[@MartinPrinzler]

The zoom beginning at 1:25 makes you question reality. Well done!

[@arashnayeb6106]

Man the new Flight Simulator looks just mindblowing.

[@HEALINGMUSICSTUDIO]

Looks like a dangerous airfield. I'm afraid I'll bump into you. Thank you for sharing your video. ^^*

[@737driver]

3:36 I can imagine it to be a contest, to take the taxiway without making a 180

[@operator0]

Those Otters can do it. Twin Turboprops has some pretty good beta and they have a real low stall speed.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@Despiser Despised Naw, only risking the lives of a dozen or so passengers-totally worth it! ;-} But really, as a pilot, once you fly to commercial standards, it's no big deal, and usually wind dependent. We always turned off at the first taxiway at our home airport when the wind was blowing from the north, 900' from the threshold. Piece of cake, and if you didn't easily make it, you just rolled 1000' and turned off at the next one. No risk involved, just standard short-field technique.

[@Soloman_Gumball]

@Despiser Despised Pussy

[@benjaminturk8030]

@Despiser Despised Every contest has its prize. All that matters is winning.

[@macrumpton]

I flew into that airstrip 30 years ago and they had some wrecked planes at the end of the runway. Maybe as a warning?

[@timothydestanetwork4197]

Scary landing tho... Nose steep, but the runway is quite proper and well done captain.

[@eisenschweinchen5354]

Great views!

[@R.U.1.2.]

Go on vacation to a tropical paradise, just to watch planes land? Wow, that's wild living.

[@humble_love4382]

What a place, and what a landing. I hope the habitants are doing well. Nous sommes tous nécessaires de la même manière pour surmonter les problèmes auxquels nous sommes confrontés, tels que le changement climatique, l'extrême pauvreté et le covid-19 en prenant des vaccins et en utilisant des masques par exemple. Permettez-moi de vous recommander une chaîne KZbin sympa que je regarde souvent A Voice In The Desert

[@frost7724]

nice catch

[@littlesebastian4389]

Ok this is probably a dumb question, but why do they not approach from the other end over the water, looks much safer that way. Or is it so if they overshoot they have more chance ditching in the sea than a hill?

[@jasonbecker4613]

😳 cheers to the pilots 🍻

[@user-go1ux1hn7f]

I love DHC-6. When I was young it flight Naha between Minamidaito island of Japan. :)

[@99ronmarsh]

Wow I could stand there all day!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Awesome liked. In the end of the video, what was the plane behind winair?

[@samwatt7275]

DOMINICA AVIATION I forget sorry man!

[@starkmms1]

I think I just held my breath thru the whole video.

[@darleydjg4915]

I love aviação

[@zemetrius]

very nice.

[@wrongwayfeldman5393]

Wow that is one messed up airport good landings

[@lohphat]

It really helps if you have a constant speed prop with negative pitch to help slow down. At least two of those landing were long and without reverse thrust would have risked ending up in the sand at the end.

[@jakegargiulo5101]

Omg yes, I would so do that.

[@Ramoa111]

so cool how everyone dives in nose down

[@BrendanTheGent]

Wow these landings were butter

[@caribbaviator7058]

The twin otter was born for that!!!

[@StudioDaVeed]

Love the Cessna 208s

[@-Datura-]

Most dangerous part of the vid is 2:44 That quadbike is clearly indicating to turn left but turns right. Mad person. Mad!