Turbulent Touchdowns
Selected landings at BHX this winter on the more difficult days for the pilots. As usual, the problems mainly come not from the wind speed and direction but sudden changes in these. A couple of the shots are actually from 2014 but emphasize the bumpiness of the approach over the City at times.
The pilot of one of the landings here kindly made the following comment:
"The thing that makes BHX stand out from most other windy airports is the fact that the gusty, turbulent winds seem to persist all the way down to the runway. In most airports, the air seems to be a bit calmer once you enter the ground effect during the flare, but not in BHX. I'm not sure if this is caused by a lack of trees or some other specific terrain features in the area, but it makes the landings there quite a bit more interesting. These landings might look scary from the outside and trust me, it's a lot more challenging and stressful than landing in CAVOK wind calm conditions, but it's also the most fun you can have as a pilot."
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There was a time in the history of KZhead where compilations always had crappy sound tracks. So good to hear the engines and wind! Thank you!
thank YOU!
Yes, I agree with you. Good recording with good sound. Feels like I am experiencing this.
Amen
@Logical Musicman I agree but I really do miss 007soundsystem with a sprit
Yep, it's almost always some annoying techno dance crap!
I'm a pilot and I enjoyed this video a lot...This is one of the moments of most tension for all pilots, other than equipment failing. you never know if the wind is going to be on your side just before touch down, or is going to drop you like a rock, very tense...Excellent pilots by the way.
tucsonazul At less you guys got some excitement from work .
So sir can you tell me a little about the procedure in situations like this? Is it too dangerous or there's a solution with right procedures in aviation?
I agree. You of all people must notice the rudder input. Very skilled guys
Very busy in the cockpit. Using every part of their body
Praying to God to keep you fine, and always bless You.
5:28 WoW what a drop the plane took and well done on the pilot's providing enough input to keep the plane from slamming down
Those poor little prop planes get thrown around like paper plates.
+Ryan Waters Haha yeah. I was waiting for that first prop to go-around, but they'd never get on the ground if they aborted due to those conditions
Yeah unlike jets prop planes can ride it out and land long ..heavy jets can't do that..they wouldnt be able to slow the plane down fast enough upon touchdown
Yes, I always feel sorry for the Dash-8 pilots and crews. Those long skinny high lift wings seem to be more susceptible to gusts. It's almost like they're surfing their way down through the air. Hopefully those long-legged main gears also have long travel to absorb hard bounces.
LOL, it's doing quite a number on the jets also.😉😉😉
Only the US built planes..Check it out.
3:05 I can't imagine those passengers' emotions after the 2nd failed attempt Very qualitatively done as always
Either confused or mad that they are delaying the landing
@@DraconicMaker if it's can delay the time of my death... Then it's worth to wait 👁👄👁
You simply go around and hope you get a break, and after about 3 unsuccessful tries, I'd go to an alternative airport (of course, that has associated problems in itself!). Nice flying in these videos though, well done, pilots!
My hats off to all pilots.. seriously! It's just crazy how you all can straighten out at the last second to touching down, bringing everybody safely to their destination. Thanks you so much.
These pilots are amazing. These big ton machines had a "quarrel" with mother nature, and it's good to see pilots choosing to divert instead of forcing the landing. BRAVO!
That ATR 42 pilot was a true legend
Dude you must LOVE what you do to get out in all this crappy weather just to bring us this amazing stuff! Just wanted to say thanks. I admire your dedication.
As fun as to plane spot for some folks,aviation is all about ''safety'' and I admire the huge effort by these wonderful pilots
Any pilot who can get us passengers down in wind and rain has my undying gratitude.
It's really amazing how a lot of these pilots still managed to land right on the center line. Unbelievable. Thanks for the great video.
Not only is the footage great, but the sound is very well done to say how windy it is!
The cinematography (I mean light reflections etc) in Wizzair was amazing.
I thought so too.
@@diegoarpino2080 yes i love it
I said the same thing....... it was such a pretty thing..... that light just glistening off it’s body.... amazing creations!!!
@@diegoarpino2080 bj
When the window passenger can see the center of the runway, your in for a helluva ride !
You braved a lot of nasty weather to bring us this footage. Thanks!
Damn, look at the port wing flex on the 777 at 0:48. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING piloting skills, you're looking at true professionals right there!!!!!!! Awesome video.
4:19-SIR/MISS YOU MY FRIEND DESERVE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH.EXCELLENT WORK
It is by seeing images like this, that my admiration and respect for these incredible PILOTS, only increases! Beautiful images.
Very spectacular shots. Just awesome !
Мастерство видеооператора заслуживает не меньшей похвалы, чем мастерство пилота. Круто!!! The skill of the videographer deserves no less praise than the skill of the pilot. Cool!!!
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@@user-oo1pu6bj1c а ты пилот? Пробовал оказаться в их шкуре? Когда на самолёт дует ветер со скоростью 40 км/я и на борту сотни людей за чьи жизни ты в ответе.
@@tok7046 я при ветре 12 м/с с порывами до 14 м/с сажал маленькие авиамодели. Да это не просто со стороны, а на самом деле это опыт
the pilot's comment here is awesome! I was on a flight and there was some strong turbulence for a bit. once the plane landed i briefly talked with one of the attendants and they expressed how awesome that turbulence was, so it seems the flight crew does indeed enjoy these challenges whereas us customers cringe a little.. :)
6:58...awesome touchdown. I've had rougher runway contacts in cloudless sunny skies with no wind. Those pilots rock.
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U a pilot?
incredible how much these damn planes flop around in the air
the ATR-42 passengers got a hell of a ride
Lol
I had the same experience here in Brazil, with the same plane
Time Stamp?
you know shit just got real when they start flapping wings like a bird :O
Your videos are always produced amazingly, with insane footage - this one is certainly no exception! Awesome work!!
I once had a dream of becoming a pilot, now, not so much, very comfy behind my desk....
I'm like you in this moment, but I'm behind my table 😂😂
@Diego Cerda Hernandez 😂
I wish i was like you all, i have a mop and broom
@@user-cz9rq3xf5y work is work don't down yourself for making a living my friend. Work hard and strive to move up and do something better.
I really didn't think you could top your Crosswind Difficulties video. But you did! breathtaking video, had me in the edge of my seat!
+AviationUpclose Thanks, you do try and improve - and of course cameras have improved a lot in the last 2 years
+flugsnug - Agreed - this is the best plane spotting channel on the web - you must really put the time in on those nasty days to get this amazing footage!
+flugsnug What camera lense do you use for those shots? It looks super impressive !
AviationUpclose Technically, you don't say breathtaking. It doesn't make sense since you breath every 2.5 seconds according to reality which can also be supported by advanced analysis. You are so dumb. DISLIKE DISLIKE DISLIKE.
Ever heard of a figure of speech? Or perhaps an expression?
I could watch your videos all day, they are just awesome!
Thanks for standing out in the cold, wing, and rain, for this incredible video!
the level of detail on this video is just magnificent! Just perfection. Defenetly one of the best
pilot: all ready to land and get the day over with Wind: hahaha i dont think so
it is you
The quality of your footage is absolutely stunning, especially the night views!
That night time photography at 2:30 is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic video.
Excellent landing skills from these pilots during rough crosswind gusts! Awesome video.. 🛬✈️🙏❤️
As a pilot with low hours PPL and a few more in gliders, I'd like to make a few comments: 1) Really excellent photography, thank you! 2) The really high standard of training that these pilots have received to reach this level of skill. 3) The remarkable strength of the airframes and landing gear on these truly large craft ferrying MILLIONS of us around the world every day! 4) Probably the most critical factor that every heavy moving object is affected by is INERTIA! May I suggest that the undulations of the runway and adjoining terrain have a marked effect on the mass of air travelling past the airfield. You only have to watch an albatross using the updrafts generated by the slopes of waves to see this. I keep thinking the planning departments where the decision was made to develop AND EXPAND the site couldn't have had any pilots on their payroll! Season's Greetings. Keep up the good work :-)
This runway is not nearly as undulated as it seems from the video. The effect is greatly exaggerated by the low-level head-on view, the distance from the runway and the ultra-long reach telephoto lens.
3.Yes, I used to be real scared that some parts of the wings would break off whenever I flew in Turbulent weather.I could see them swaying wildly at times in hurricane force winds unfortunately. One day, my friend who was an instrumentation engineer who happened to be in the next seat told me that those wings were real tough even though they seemed to bend with the wind and I needn't worry. That's awesome engineering up in the skies.
Those pilots must be commended. Awesome footage BTW.
Thank you, flugsnug, for not playing music over this great video! Excellent camera work also, keep up the good work.
I am passing along to the idiots who think a little bumpy ride is turbulent. Your post is AWESOME and the truth.
I'm generally very comfortable during turbulence, quick/sudden dips from loss of lift and whatnot just from knowing how planes do what they do, but I hope to never experience conditions that force the pilot to abort a landing.
Justin Jones I once was on a plane where we were about it land then all of a sudden the plane does the steepest turn back upwards, obviously the pilot misjudged the landing and then over the speaker system the caption tried to say there was a fucking turtle on the run way??? Like wtf there aren’t even wild turtles in Australia lmao
@@cyasis9143 those damn turtles
The only thing that worries me when there is turbulence is other people standing or when they are serving food. Because there might be a sudden drop and people could fly up to the ceiling and injure themselves. Although it could be an irrational fear.
@@cyasis9143 That´s hilarious! A turtle...
I’m so nervous during turbulence.. yet 2 yrs ago we landed at my Midwest airport ON The 3rd TIME, no worries because I’m just so happy the flights over!
Those pilots are amazingly skilled. They should be making way more than what they make now $$$.
Excellent footage as usual. Always look forward to seeing your next amazing videos
All the heaving and twisting and lurching made me kind of queasy. LOVE IT!!
My hat is off too the pilots that braved landing these aircraft and did so roughly but successfully. VERY VERY difficult conditions too land in for sure. The larger heavier jets like the A330 and 777's didn't have much of a problem.
One thing that people arent appreciating is that you had to brave the elements just to produce these AWESOME videos. So I thank you for saving me having to brave the elements to go planespotting during the winter!
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Exactly, he is awesome!
Yes yes ..... A round of applause for the pilots!
Good thing that England isn't on my "countries to visit" list. 😂😂😂
Amazing footage! The views and hd quality are incredible! Thank you!
can I just say I am knocked out by the video work. Fantastic. The skill of these pilots is superb!!
Awesome video mate! What a spectacular shots! HUGE LIKE!
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WOW Flug, this video is a first, pilots can be seen making life or death decisions. You have done something to up your game and it's amazing !
Your filming is absolutely breathtaking. I am very difficult to please, but I am truly impressed. The close ups, the lighting, the angles, what can I say! Keep up the great work.
Amazing how you've captured the night time footage! Great quality and exciting video!
The Whiz air plane looked like it was taking off vertically from all the crosswind.
lol right
If I was at the controls, I'd have to take a whiz as soon as we landed.
I like the illusion of the planes looking like they are floating down to the runway
Nathan Gibson Well basically they are sorry for my smartass comment :D
Great stuff as always, could watch this all day, Thanks !!
What a great video thanks for taking the time, really enjoyed it!
When i saw wingflex for the first time I was terrified
That poor Q-400, it's like a rubber duck in a draining bath.
I can't believe they try to land in 40 mile-an-hour crosswinds. That's crazy
Once again, SPECTACULAR!! Love to see windy approaches like this! Keep it up! :D
4:30 Just try to imagine the forces that acted on the left Landing Gear. Absolutely stunning...
there is too much spring on the landing gear
Love to see all that rear tail action.
+sam mich THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID !!! LOL
I love crosswind videos. The stuff pilots are made of. Nice one!
Super shots. Clear and perfect angle
I always thought that runways were perfectly flat. This is a really interesting.
No its just the distance the person is recording + the camera lens distortion. If you stand near it you'll see its flat. The runways are always flat.
SuperBabyFace no runways are not always flat. Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds have significant gradients. In many cases you can’t even see the end of the runway from the approach end.
That was a nice landing @ 7:05
WHAAT ! Incredible footage - Thank you very much . What a crazy place to put a runway
Great stuff! Nice to watch what skilled videographers can do. (Great job by the pilots too!)
BHX is Birmingham Airport for those who are not aviation hobbyists or pilots. Could someone please explain what "during the flare" means? Thank you.
steemdup ducks and water birds do exactly the same before touching down onto water
2:25 That moment when you dumped fuel for regulations and had to abort your landing twice now due to 40mph crosswinds.
Amazing work. Thank you!
flugsnug that's the best plane vs. crosswind video I've ever seen. Your camera work catches every tilt, sway, swoop and wiggle. That was perfect, expertly done.
Wizz Air-you’ve got to be kidding me. 😂.
Me: Got a flight in a few days. Proceeds to watch scary plane videos.
me rn first flight
What an amazing video!. Hands down, the best shots ever.
A real masterpiece, stunning work with this footage! Keep up the good work!
Hey, any landing you walk away from is a good landing🤷🏾♂️
Well I think it's crazy that these airport runways aren't even flat for planes to land.
they are flat dumbass
Paul Bickley they are
the runway is rather wavy, you can see three hills
Those elevation changes are exagerated by the camera lens used to get these shots from a long range. They're much more subtle in reality.
hah seriously, I'm a huge fan of super wavy rollercoaster runways in videos like this. I suspect that a lot of the bumpiest looking runways are actually the really long ones, cause the guy shooting the pictures can see more of them at once with his insane super telephoto lens, and with the really huge runways the photog is probably farther away and needs to zoom in even more, which exaggerates the bumps even more. In a little airport, you just get right up near the runway with a wide lens, and everything looks flat, even if the shabby regional airport is actually bumpier than the huge international runway that LOOKS wavy
1st class footage! Thank you.
Awesome work. I love your night shots especially!
I have to ask, do you do any post stabilization to this footage or does it come out of the camera this smooth? that would be one rock steady tripod
I think some manfrotto video tripods can be this smooth... But I have to say his filming is awesome!!!
+NathansVideos46 I often use post stabilization, particularly to reduce any rolling shutter 'wobble' if the camera's hit by a gust of wind.
+flugsnug thanks for answering. great work like always
Tripod fluid heads do not stabilize but they do make for smooth movement. Manfrotto not the best choice - a good 25 lb Schatler costs 16,000 - a stabilized Canon 40 x costs 70,000 - and you need an operator with the same skill as he pilots. I can fly like that - but not so good on the camera JR
All these planes are unstable because of the massive balls of the pilots who are flying with them.
haha i cant decide weather you know your stuff about aviation or if youre a noob im also trying to decide if this is funny
Pilot, einer der schönsten Berufe.
Amazing footage. Tricky landings for the pilots to perform!
Free roller coaster ride with every turboprop landing...only at BHX while stocks last !
that first one was screaming stall to me !
Jonathan Edwards crazy how strong the wind is isn't it? A plane can have a groundspeed of zero if the wind is strong enough.
Yup crazy for real .. a totally different look at physics..
The smooth moves of camera man is awesome. Respect
Absolutely astounding pilot skills! great video thanks
Woooooooooooo 2:14 - nailed it!
Nathaniel Smith I’m sure
seriously. This is some great quality footage, man. Thanks.
Spectacular vid. And I love the comment from the pilot.
From this perspective the runway looks like a piece of bacon 😂😂😂
Ryanair: Nahhhh.... Just touchdown. It's nothing new to us.
Ryanair is not even dumb they can go around if they're leat
Absolutely incredible video. Thank you so much for sharing
Watching the whole A/C flex is just awesome. Always amazes me just how much an aircraft can take in abuse and still keep flying... I know this is no where near A/C max stress. Just still awesome to watch... Great Vid :)
After two attempts it's time to go to another airport..
I am just thinking the people who sit inside, what they felt? Even they didn't know whats going on outside...
Good selection. Thanks for the original sound
CRAZY GOOD FILMING. AND PILOT SKILS. THANK YOU