Pressure systems tend to equalize one another. ex. U have two balloons, one inflated (high pressure) and a deflated one (low pressure) if put together, they tend to equalize each other. Its a little more complex with weather, but same general idea. Even if there were to be wind, the autopilot can compensate for it, only problem is wind shear and the fact that the pilots have to disconnect autopilot at minimums and take control from there.
I usually don't like music in aviation videos, but with a nice choice of song and beautiful footage, this is probably the most inspiring aviation video on youtube.
Wind is directly dependent on pressure differential and tries to equalize. Thus, High pressure tend to "flow" parallel to isobars and tries to equalize the lower pressure. Its like having two balloons. One inflated (high pressure) and one deflated (low pressure) if put together, they will equalize. In real life, its a little more complex than that but generally the same idea. Plus, in this vide since its the autopilot flying, it can take wind and compensate.the only danger would be wind shear.
because the visibilty is about 1/2 mile. you can tell by how far you can see the pproach lights. The plane was at about 300 ft when the first set came into view. i do this stuff all the time. The problem is all the youtube aviation experts believe that EVERY approach is a catt II autoland. You can go fly cat III approaches all day long, but this is cat I weather in this video. Any questions?
Meu sonho .. umas das profissões que n meu ponto de vista .. deve ser a mais bem paga do mundo. O homem controla a maquina ..da 200 300 toneladas . com leveza de passaro. enfim abs Jefferson
Wow. That is one of the first genuine CATIII landings I've seen. I don't know if I would have the nerve or confidence in my instruments to make a landing like that. Makes me appreciate pilots all the more.
I can see where a few could think CAT I or II, but can be considered a definitive CAT III. No visibility until threshold. Perfect landing. Didn't miss a beat and smooth.
I would say its more like 300 to 400 meters RVR. The last segment of lighting is 300 meters long (with the red lights on both sides). You can just see past the threshold when he passes the last bar.
My CFII talks about his buddy landing in Germany, min fuel and all alternates below minimums, 0 RVR he left the Loc hold on and used the Rad Alt to know when to flare. Couldn't see the ground when he stopped so he called for a follow me car, a half hour later the car found him by running into his landing gear.
I love the wake turbulence pattern in the cloud cover. BTW: The last thing you want as a pilot in such conditions is the distraction of music! And those did not look like Cat II mins.
Some info for ya'll. This is typical morning weather at Portland. Although the approach seems difficult, the autopilot is flying the A/C which is coupled to the ILS and flight director. . One pilot monitors the instruments, the other stands by to call what he/she sees. Finally, the RVR is way more than 50ft. If you notice on rollout, many centerline lights are visible. Centerline lights are 50ft apart. Once the R/W environment is positively identified, the pilot flying disconnects the A/P with his index finger and lands - unless a full CAT III autoland.
i love that scenery at the beginning of this video, you see the sunset, overcast clouds....one of the many reasons i want to become a pilot....good music too!
@PBTommy I don't know about Europe but in the US captain's get that way after years in commuter and connector airlines. Do they get sim time? Of coarse but before they sit in that right seat they already have years of experience as a PIC. You don't get hired with nothing but simulator time.
@abdielhiram no faith required. Trust in the instruments and one's skills. There is much evidence that the ILS approach will be accurate and procedures in place if the weather is too bad to land safely.
I've only just hit on this video, so please excuse the delay in my response. This is a cat3 approach. Doesn't mean to say that it is a cat3 landing as visibility can shift within 30 secs. I'm more than happy with designation of Cat3 and video response recording. 40 years a pilot!
@kaosletic Well, most pilots who start flying as a first officer did most of their training on a real flight simulator (for example the 737 Full Flight Sim). I have a friend who is flying recently as co-pilot for a European airline, and he took me into one of those simulators for a 2-hour session. I can tell you how stunned he was by seeing how much experience i had because of playing FSX, and the way how i was able to fly a 737 in that simulator.
FSX is a great training aid. I have thousands of hours on it. But only if you do everything you can to make it like real life. (rudders/yoke/radio stack and a fast comp ect) And it is counterproductive to train practice without a CFI, odds are you will have to retrain yourself on most everything you learn. It is not real though, flying in real life is completely different in most every way.
@JATO457 I would defiantly go to one of those academy's accept they cost way too much money. I have heard from airline pilots to just go to college and then get your licenses on the side with a local FBO.
Awesome shot of the cloud layer,you can see where the previous arrival cut down through the clouds! Nice shot ! Thanks for sharing the vid !All you guys sims are great practice but the sensory feelings of true flight just dont happen sitting in your game chairs!
The motre I read the comments the more I want to add..Beergut111, do you think it was a Cat3 (A), Cat3(B) or Cat3(C)? Did the aircraft have a head up display (which you cannot see from the camera position) and remember that certain countries/states have different minima and as such different meanings as to what CAT3 is.
@packerfan084 - I play with FSX...if anything it has greatly enhanced my already high respect for all pilots....folks this ain't as easy as it looks...even with autopilot and autoland.....there alot of very good pilots out there that make sure wannabe's like me get where we need to be safely.
@JATO457 Wow. Impressive, I want to be an airline pilot to. I just am not sure how i want to get my licenses. Either college, a local FBO, or i am also considering ATP.
Man oh man... I've definitively chosen the right career! I just hope some day I can make it that far. It was an excelente video, thanks so much for sharing it!
@Mr123liverpoolfc: because pilot need to be capable of manual landing in case it's needed, and by using always automated landings the pilot is not trained to handle emergency situations.
This was amazing. But I can't help but wonder what the heck someone in a Cessna would be able to do in this situation. Without CAT, you can't land in this, can you? So do you just fly to another airport and hope things are better there? I'm really curious to know.
idk about you, but im not going to shoot an approach unless i can cook it haha....seriously though having more then just your NAV 1 would help...such as an altimeter for minimums checks and everything else for a missed approach if needed
@JATO457 Well first of all. I was talking about all of the people that have never set foot in an actual cockpit. You i can somewhat understand if you have actually are a pilot. Are you an airline pilot?
SIMPLE. If it's important for a "Real Pilot" to share in this unique specialized delight.......he /she will tell you so (that he/she is a pilot with all the credentials and certifications). If it's equally important for a non-pilot ; at home computer simulator wanna be pilot whose never been aloft.......... he /she will tell you (that they are envious of you and want to berate your skill for your airborne experience and certifications that cannot never ever be bought from a store) :-). :-) :-)
This is a great feeling. Trusting the system and training.
A Landing of Faith and lots of instruments..!!
fantastic, and beautiful song really nice
Instrument pilots have a brighter outlook. We know it's always beautiful on top!
Absolutely gorgeous!
excellent video and music.
The cut in the clouds where other jets have landed is fantastic.
Fantastic video
Amaizing Landing and video!!!
i liked how the sky looked like
OK, I understand... you might be right! It is always hard to exactly judge heights in a video...Thanks for your correct explanation!
very good ......congratulations.............
I love the wake turbulence pattern in the cloud cover.
♡ I'm in love ♡
Quite Possibly the best aircraft video ever
:)
Yeh the U2 song is kind of appropriate for this video.
Pressure systems tend to equalize one another. ex. U have two balloons, one inflated (high pressure) and a deflated one (low pressure) if put together, they tend to equalize each other. Its a little more complex with weather, but same general idea.
Even if there were to be wind, the autopilot can compensate for it, only problem is wind shear and the fact that the pilots have to disconnect autopilot at minimums and take control from there.
Psssssssd....Airline Pilots are immortal. I should know. 😎🌍✈
I usually don't like music in aviation videos, but with a nice choice of song and beautiful footage, this is probably the most inspiring aviation video on youtube.
perfect approach!
Like an angel!!
magnifiqueeeeeeeeeeee
fantastic video - 5*****
Wind is directly dependent on pressure differential and tries to equalize. Thus, High pressure tend to "flow" parallel to isobars and tries to equalize the lower pressure.
Its like having two balloons. One inflated (high pressure) and one deflated (low pressure) if put together, they will equalize.
In real life, its a little more complex than that but generally the same idea.
Plus, in this vide since its the autopilot flying, it can take wind and compensate.the only danger would be wind shear.
Great Video! Great choice of music!
because the visibilty is about 1/2 mile. you can tell by how far you can see the pproach lights. The plane was at about 300 ft when the first set came into view.
i do this stuff all the time. The problem is all the youtube aviation experts believe that EVERY approach is a catt II autoland. You can go fly cat III approaches all day long, but this is cat I weather in this video. Any questions?
amazing aproach!!!!!! very nice cat III with RVR below 159....
Meu sonho .. umas das profissões que n meu ponto de vista .. deve ser a mais bem paga do mundo.
O homem controla a maquina ..da 200 300 toneladas . com leveza de passaro.
enfim abs Jefferson
Looks like a straight up IIIc approach!
Wow. That is one of the first genuine CATIII landings I've seen. I don't know if I would have the nerve or confidence in my instruments to make a landing like that. Makes me appreciate pilots all the more.
I can see where a few could think CAT I or II, but can be considered a definitive CAT III. No visibility until threshold. Perfect landing. Didn't miss a beat and smooth.
Wonderful.
Wicked video!!! Well done.
I would say its more like 300 to 400 meters RVR. The last segment of lighting is 300 meters long (with the red lights on both sides). You can just see past the threshold when he passes the last bar.
My CFII talks about his buddy landing in Germany, min fuel and all alternates below minimums, 0 RVR he left the Loc hold on and used the Rad Alt to know when to flare. Couldn't see the ground when he stopped so he called for a follow me car, a half hour later the car found him by running into his landing gear.
Sensacional ainda mais com U2 na cabine de comando
I love the wake turbulence pattern in the cloud cover. BTW: The last thing you want as a pilot in such conditions is the distraction of music! And those did not look like Cat II mins.
Living the dream and dying to wake up! I usually hand fly landings like this. HSI FTW.
ok, its a cat III approach flown in cat I weather.
happy yet?
wind comes from one specific direction at one specific strength than changes very very rapidly to another direction and strength
Thanks :)
Some info for ya'll. This is typical morning weather at Portland. Although the approach seems difficult, the autopilot is flying the A/C which is coupled to the ILS and flight director.
. One pilot monitors the instruments, the other stands by to call what he/she sees. Finally, the RVR is way more than 50ft. If you notice on rollout, many centerline lights are visible. Centerline lights are 50ft apart. Once the R/W environment is positively identified, the pilot flying disconnects the A/P with his index finger and lands - unless a full CAT III autoland.
awsome!!
thanks
@PBTommy Yeah, and you trust everything you...
Very nice video.
Perfect
I'm not a pilot but my God that was freaking amazing!!! Talk about blind faith
I like the music with the landing. Nice video! Its always a beautiful day above the clouds!
Wow now that some flying!!!
oh, it's really funny looking at people who probs only know a fraction about flying fighting with each other, it's more entertaining then the video.
i love that scenery at the beginning of this video, you see the sunset, overcast clouds....one of the many reasons i want to become a pilot....good music too!
It's like a closed eyes landing!! Great!!!
jajaja youtube aviation experts!!! great!
These conditions would not exist if there was wind. Its a low pressure, bringing low ceilings but great flying (smooth) conditions.
@eekedout - Oh really... so what would be a Cat III landing in your books then?
i do not like the music in aviation videos but this song sounds good with this video.
@PBTommy I don't know about Europe but in the US captain's get that way after years in commuter and connector airlines. Do they get sim time? Of coarse but before they sit in that right seat they already have years of experience as a PIC. You don't get hired with nothing but simulator time.
@abdielhiram no faith required. Trust in the instruments and one's skills. There is much evidence that the ILS approach will be accurate and procedures in place if the weather is too bad to land safely.
I've only just hit on this video, so please excuse the delay in my response.
This is a cat3 approach. Doesn't mean to say that it is a cat3 landing as visibility can shift within 30 secs. I'm more than happy with designation of Cat3 and video response recording.
40 years a pilot!
@kaosletic Well, most pilots who start flying as a first officer did most of their training on a real flight simulator (for example the 737 Full Flight Sim). I have a friend who is flying recently as co-pilot for a European airline, and he took me into one of those simulators for a 2-hour session. I can tell you how stunned he was by seeing how much experience i had because of playing FSX, and the way how i was able to fly a 737 in that simulator.
nice to see the clouds again:D
@ttbryson And RVR is still measured in meters... maybe it's different in the states.
NICE ONE Which Type of AC did the APP?
FSX is a great training aid. I have thousands of hours on it. But only if you do everything you can to make it like real life. (rudders/yoke/radio stack and a fast comp ect) And it is counterproductive to train practice without a CFI, odds are you will have to retrain yourself on most everything you learn. It is not real though, flying in real life is completely different in most every way.
Amazing. nothing else to say!
Nice vid! What aircraft type was this?
That is so cool!
@JATO457 I would defiantly go to one of those academy's accept they cost way too much money. I have heard from airline pilots to just go to college and then get your licenses on the side with a local FBO.
@packerfan084 :) totally agree!
great video. Its a shame so many people had an arguement about whos a pilot and whos not in the comments though :P
Pretty amazing you can see the clouds disturbed from previous landing aircraft.
Sensacional \o/
as god, i agree. incredible.
@xXgetr0ckedxX OH yeah. VFR For sure. No problem. You must be related to the pilot that flew for patsy cline.
Awesome shot of the cloud layer,you can see where the previous arrival cut down through the clouds! Nice shot ! Thanks for sharing the vid !All you guys sims are great practice but the sensory feelings of true flight just dont happen sitting in your game chairs!
The motre I read the comments the more I want to add..Beergut111, do you think it was a Cat3 (A), Cat3(B) or Cat3(C)? Did the aircraft have a head up display (which you cannot see from the camera position) and remember that certain countries/states have different minima and as such different meanings as to what CAT3 is.
Look ahead at the tops of the clouds, you can tell that the previous jet took the same path.
@ packerfan084
Indeed! Probably never re-aligned a DI in their lives!
thanks it helps.1 last thing,what is wind shear ?i have looked on wikipedia and cant seem to make sense of it, or simplify there definition ?thanks
and i guess its more fun to fly manually
@packerfan084 - I play with FSX...if anything it has greatly enhanced my already high respect for all pilots....folks this ain't as easy as it looks...even with autopilot and autoland.....there alot of very good pilots out there that make sure wannabe's like me get where we need to be safely.
@JATO457 Wow. Impressive, I want to be an airline pilot to. I just am not sure how i want to get my licenses. Either college, a local FBO, or i am also considering ATP.
Man oh man... I've definitively chosen the right career! I just hope some day I can make it that far.
It was an excelente video, thanks so much for sharing it!
so how it's going?
@Mr123liverpoolfc: because pilot need to be capable of manual landing in case it's needed, and by using always automated landings the pilot is not trained to handle emergency situations.
@nomadicinstinct well yea you re right but in my case at least its really different =P
great video
Anyone know what is the name of this airport?
Thanks
- 001 portland oregon
nice vid. thanks
in one word: amazing!!!!!
perfect music selection for this video =-)
there's something about this clip..i've watched it countless times..still gives me goosebumps
+Pravin Chandran I agree. Very compelling.
great vid, grat song!!
what acft??
U2 = Aviation, wonderful video!
This was amazing. But I can't help but wonder what the heck someone in a Cessna would be able to do in this situation. Without CAT, you can't land in this, can you? So do you just fly to another airport and hope things are better there?
I'm really curious to know.
how would a pilot deal with this type of landing in windy conditions ? is it even possible ?
Overcast tunado
idk about you, but im not going to shoot an approach unless i can cook it haha....seriously though having more then just your NAV 1 would help...such as an altimeter for minimums checks and everything else for a missed approach if needed
@JATO457 Well first of all. I was talking about all of the people that have never set foot in an actual cockpit. You i can somewhat understand if you have actually are a pilot. Are you an airline pilot?
fucking music on these vids...and I love the U2
@packerfan084 I don't limit it to those who play FSX... I hate the people who just think they know everything - no matter what lol
SIMPLE. If it's important for a "Real Pilot" to share in this unique specialized delight.......he /she will tell you so (that he/she is a pilot with all the credentials and certifications). If it's equally important for a non-pilot ; at home computer simulator wanna be pilot whose never been aloft.......... he /she will tell you (that they are envious of you and want to berate your skill for your airborne experience and certifications that cannot never ever be bought from a store) :-). :-) :-)
Is it just me that really likes the view when there is just a big sheet of cloud like this replacing the floor?