Very nice flying. Passengers never felt a thing, which is what they aim for. Whether Canadian, Brit, US, German, or French, Aussie, or Japanese, all these guys in the wide-bodies are supreme professionals. No insult intended for the rest of the unidentified countries with good pilots.
Pete Flynn I was on a plane doing a cross wind landing into Munich and I felt the plane slewing as it touched down, I was seated well behind the C of G.
If pilots are aiming for butter landing, they should not fly a plane... Butter landings are the most dangerous landings, planes are not made for that, they're made for hard landings like -140fpm+
Proper pro. That's a ten out of ten, that is. Doesn't get better than that. Look at the judgement; the wing flex; drift; and it's all taken into account. Look at the timing. Pulls it round. Then the front swings in. Beautiful. Absolutely spectacular.
Very cool... but for my money the "brass balls" award goes to any pilot who had to fight strong cross winds while landing at the old Hong Kong Kai Tak airport.
That is pretty sweet. It did look like a monster crosswind. It's always cool to see a large aircraft on a crosswind landing. But every fixed wing, general/commercial aircraft flies the same. All the same principle small to large. That pilot has probably made a million of those. Lol Crab, crab, crab then the best part is when you're ready, kicking in that opposite rudder to line up the nose down the runway will naturally lower the upwind wing and touch that upwind gear first. Thankfully. Lol
***** only selected pilots who had the proper training were allowed to fly the approach/final/landing in to HKG. Even if F/O was PIC during the inbound leg, the captain took over the final part.
Used to do Kai Tak in the DC8. By the time I transitioned to the 747 the old airport was gone. The checkerboard approach was an adrenaline rush for sure.
When My wife and I flew from Heathrow to Vancouver on a BA 747-200 in 1998 the flight crew were good enough to let me sit up in the cockpit with them for more than an hour flying over Greenland and the Northwestern Passages. I sat in the jump seat and the Capt explained all about the systems and the way they get their polar route and Atlantic clearance. It was so interesting. I couldn't believe how far north we went. But I just wanted to say how safe I felt flying with these guys. The Capt and F/Eng were both in their 50's. F/O in his 30's and they seemed so experienced and professional so watching this landing doesn't surprise me. Just want to say a big well done to all pilots, cabin crew and mechanics that get us home safely. Not just British Airways. I take my hat off too you all.
I've always loved the touch of rudder at the end to straighten it out with the nose up on the runway. I've watched this video probably 100 times in the last 5-6 years.
That just shows why British pilot training is still the best in the world. A classic sideslip to counter a viscious crosswind -brilliant bit of flying !
Art Brown Sorry, but since when has this been ? To my certain knowledge, it used to be the case that FAA licensed private pilots were not allowed to fly a light aircraft here on their US license, without taking further training, but CAA licensed PPL's were allowed to fly in the USA after a brief check flight on type. Equally a UK CPL has a lot more weight in the jobs market than a US or indeed German qualification.
Ian Turner No idea what you're talking about. I have flown around the world from So. California, 6.5 times, been to Europe 14 times. I have many family as well as cousin living in Europe. Never had a problem. There was a study out a few years ago, done in Switzerland I believe and a university in Indiana. They rated the USA, Germans and British as the top in their class in commercial flying. I really don't want to get into this any further. No use. What country are you from?
Art Brown The best are the best wherever they come from. You might say that a particular country or airline is considered to give the best military or commercial training, but to say that any pilot is best imply because of his or her nationality is just wishful thinking!
I know The Teory of Flight, but each time I watch something like this I can not believe how efficient is such a aircraft and how highly skilled is the crew. Hats off...
It always amazes me how these guys get these beasts back on the ground safely in conditions that aren't always favorable. My Father was a pilot, so I have the utmost respect for their skill and experience...
Damn...Give this pilot a medal...for that cross wind landing. Did you folks see the angle he came in on, and how he was able to straighten out that bird just before touch down....FANTASTIC BLOKE....FANTASTIC!!!!!
U do know that if AMERICA didn't unite England they would probally be under nazi control by then and AMERICA and Russia did all the bombing and air attacking
Bigboysindahood Your wrong it just would have taken longer to win, And its not as if America won the war in the pacific on their own you have got to pay thanks to the british tommys the anzacs, the africans and the Indians.
Bigboysindahood America did not win the war. Geez They entered halfway through and took credit. USA only helped because the country was undamaged and very wealthy in military
One disadvantage of being a pilot is....almost everyone will know when you fu**ed up for real. One definite advantage is, some will also notice when you did a real good job. Thereby I'm glad, they're good employees
Well Done!!!That´s why I love to fly by B.A.This is just one of the things this Iconic airline, does so well.I Flew many times betwen America and Europe by diferent aircarriers, and no doubt,my favorite one by its excellence in service,British Airways!!!.
You can see he was letting the plane weather vane until right before touchdown he kicks the rudder. That's exactly what you are supposed to do. Great job!
True. Depending on what year this was shot, the 400 had a CAT IIIc autopilot, which doesn't permit low altitude landing aproaches if the rudder trim is greater than 5 degrees.
I'm not a pilot, but as far as I know this is a standard crosswind landing, routine for most pilots and happening all around the world every day. Nothing to get excited about, just someone doing what he's paid for.
I can only imagine what the pilot's thoughts could have been:- [plane starts to move with the crosswind] Pilot: [You are not going to move anywhere then where I am telling you] [plane is starting to point towards a different direction] Pilot: [You will land properly] I love these jets, I love the nerves of steel that commercial pilot's have :) Without them? The world would be rather massive =p
Definitely not unusual but have to give props to this pilot(no pun intended) He did a nice job. I been flying for years now and the larger the airplane the trickier it becomes. Always looks smoother on a larger airplane but takes a skilled pilot to pull it off so smooth.
Oh my goodness that looked REALLY scary. If I was in that plane I would have been a basket case for months after that! It is amazing to watch those planes come in sideways on the runway then straighten out at touchdown. This pilot did a great job of straightening out before hitting the ground!! He handled that like a champ!!! Good job.
OK, Now he's just showing off !! With all the automation in air-travel, it's the take-offs and landings where the pilots airmanship is practiced & used.....nice to see this pilot has all his/her skills finely polished.
Hats off to the British employees of their beloved hometown carrier, British Airways. And hats off to one of the most innovative and progressive airlines in the industry.
Crosswind landing. It can cause a 747 to float above the runway for a bit if the pilot isn't careful. This is also the case with high speed approaches.
Very nice flying. Passengers never felt a thing, which is what they aim for. Whether Canadian, Brit, US, German, or French, Aussie, or Japanese, all these guys in the wide-bodies are supreme professionals. No insult intended for the rest of the unidentified countries with good pilots.
R u holding the Aflack duck at gun point
Pete Flynn I was on a plane doing a cross wind landing into Munich and I felt the plane slewing as it touched down, I was seated well behind the C of G.
+Pete Flynn "which is what they aim for" No shit Captain Obvious.....
If pilots are aiming for butter landing, they should not fly a plane... Butter landings are the most dangerous landings, planes are not made for that, they're made for hard landings like -140fpm+
Proper pro. That's a ten out of ten, that is. Doesn't get better than that. Look at the judgement; the wing flex; drift; and it's all taken into account. Look at the timing. Pulls it round. Then the front swings in. Beautiful. Absolutely spectacular.
One of the best crosswind landings I've seen. Perfectly executed, well done.
Very cool... but for my money the "brass balls" award goes to any pilot who had to fight strong cross winds while landing at the old Hong Kong Kai Tak airport.
That is pretty sweet. It did look like a monster crosswind. It's always cool to see a large aircraft on a crosswind landing. But every fixed wing, general/commercial aircraft flies the same. All the same principle small to large. That pilot has probably made a million of those. Lol Crab, crab, crab then the best part is when you're ready, kicking in that opposite rudder to line up the nose down the runway will naturally lower the upwind wing and touch that upwind gear first. Thankfully. Lol
*****
only selected pilots who had the proper training were allowed to fly the approach/final/landing in to HKG. Even if F/O was PIC during the inbound leg, the captain took over the final part.
...And of course a fair few of those were British Airways pilots... Especially the Concorde lot. That thing used to land like a fighter jet.
Used to do Kai Tak in the DC8. By the time I transitioned to the 747 the old airport was gone. The checkerboard approach was an adrenaline rush for sure.
Kevin N, that's crazy! I sure as hell envy you.
When My wife and I flew from Heathrow to Vancouver on a BA 747-200 in 1998 the flight crew were good enough to let me sit up in the cockpit with them for more than an hour flying over Greenland and the Northwestern Passages.
I sat in the jump seat and the Capt explained all about the systems and the way they get their polar route and Atlantic clearance. It was so interesting.
I couldn't believe how far north we went.
But I just wanted to say how safe I felt flying with these guys. The Capt and F/Eng were both in their 50's. F/O in his 30's and they seemed so experienced and professional so watching this landing
doesn't surprise me.
Just want to say a big well done to all pilots, cabin crew and mechanics that get us home safely. Not just British Airways. I take my hat off too you all.
You can't stop replaying this clip. Thump up even for the cam man. He was in a perfect spot.
I've always loved the touch of rudder at the end to straighten it out with the nose up on the runway. I've watched this video probably 100 times in the last 5-6 years.
thats the best video of a heavy airliner making a crosswind landing, no bounce at all, smoooooooth as you can get.
Crosswind landing !!!!! Excelente job, now that's what I call A PILOT.
she is really. Queen of the Skies.. and she is beautiful
the landing is a masterpiece of one of our Brits.. go boys
+Scorpion Shaft don't be mean
The queen is a useless bitch!! Go ireland
orckid nasser dang, it sounds like you want to head out to the airport and make out with the thing. Maybe stick something in its tailpipe too....
orckid nasser dang, it sounds like you want to head out to the airport and make out with the thing. Maybe stick something in its tailpipe too....
Now THAT was smooooth!!! Incredible finesse! That pilot should be commended.
well done skipper - earned your 4 silver stripes on that touch down
Always looks impressive. I love it when something so large and complicated does something so graceful.
That just shows why British pilot training is still the best in the world. A classic sideslip to counter a viscious crosswind -brilliant bit of flying !
Let's not start this bull with the best in the world. The Germans and American pilots have always been considered the best along with the British.
Art Brown
Sorry, but since when has this been ? To my certain knowledge, it used to be the case that FAA licensed private pilots were not allowed to fly a light aircraft here on their US license, without taking further training, but CAA licensed PPL's were allowed to fly in the USA after a brief check flight on type. Equally a UK CPL has a lot more weight in the jobs market than a US or indeed German qualification.
Ian Turner No idea what you're talking about. I have flown around the world from So. California, 6.5 times, been to Europe 14 times. I have many family as well as cousin living in Europe. Never had a problem. There was a study out a few years ago, done in Switzerland I believe and a university in Indiana. They rated the USA, Germans and British as the top in their class in commercial flying. I really don't want to get into this any further. No use. What country are you from?
Mexicans are some of the best pilots in the world, sin duda...
Art Brown The best are the best wherever they come from. You might say that a particular country or airline is considered to give the best military or commercial training, but to say that any pilot is best imply because of his or her nationality is just wishful thinking!
Great Pilot despite cross winds it is a smooth landing May God bless you Captain
I know The Teory of Flight, but each time I watch something like this I can not believe how efficient is such a aircraft and how highly skilled is the crew. Hats off...
Exceptional airmanship .... and an exceptional ship too.
GOOD PILOT! He/she was prolly grinnin all the way in lol.
so true! (:
Well done....Well done....British Airline Crew....That's why so many lives depend upon you for that maneuvering in a treacherous cross wind.....Bravo
Beautiful piece of standard (yet skilled) approach.
Lovely
BA, you just can't beat it...
Just like in the simulator, except terrifying.
Good GOD that cross wind landing was superb
wow so many experts here on youtube. Maybe BA should come and recruit you guys! You ROCK VINNY!
You're hired
Awesome, great video...perfect landing :)
It always amazes me how these guys get these beasts back on the ground safely in conditions that aren't always favorable. My Father was a pilot, so I have the utmost respect for their skill and experience...
Damn...Give this pilot a medal...for that cross wind landing. Did you folks see the angle he came in on, and how he was able to straighten out that bird just before touch down....FANTASTIC BLOKE....FANTASTIC!!!!!
amazing landing!
Gotta love those British pilots! Made it look routine.
Impressive, and no rush to get the nose wheel down either. Well done that pilot! Mark.
Bring it on, he could land on a stamp!
well done indeed .
that is why these pilots deserve every penny they earn, excellent
After watching this about 12 times I started to get bored. What a talented pilot!
hold my beer,hang on i got this:)
What the pilot is doing is called "crabbing" Normal maneuver all commercial pilots know how to do this.
Correct. What's being demonstrated here is this pilot's superb skill at it.
charles hines Except not all commercial pilots can fly a 747.
As a experienced pilot I know this it is very easy and all you really need is your rudders
I don't care how normal it is, it's still impressive.
Otacatapetl
Of course it is.
that was absolutely beautiful, instant reactions at a critical time to perfection
Just awesome! Nose wheel didn't touch down until aircraft was properly aligned on the runway. Well done indeed!
Geesh, no wonder they trounced the nazis in the air in WWII...
U do know that if AMERICA didn't unite England they would probally be under nazi control by then and AMERICA and Russia did all the bombing and air attacking
Have you heard about RAF?
Bigboysindahood Your wrong it just would have taken longer to win, And its not as if America won the war in the pacific on their own you have got to pay thanks to the british tommys the anzacs, the africans and the Indians.
Bigboysindahood America did not win the war. Geez They entered halfway through and took credit. USA only helped because the country was undamaged and very wealthy in military
Bigboysindahood 'Unite'? Are you sure that's the word you were looking for?
Bit of opposite lock, then on the power XD
One disadvantage of being a pilot is....almost everyone will know when you fu**ed up for real.
One definite advantage is, some will also notice when you did a real good job. Thereby I'm glad, they're good employees
i love how their comment "no longer exists" your my hero man!
i can do this too.
hold my beer.
That was a pretty damn good landing
Gotta love the fact he/she made it look effortless and smooth.
747 with BA livery - most beautiful airliner ever.
Excellent piloting skills demonstrated by this aviator!!!0
That is one mad cross wind landing! Great effort.
Watching this makes me humble...very humble indeed..
Text book! Firm and steady input on that rudder.
Now, that is what is a 'greaser' landing should be! No bounce. Nice job, Cap'n.
Well Done!!!That´s why I love to fly by B.A.This is just one of the things this Iconic airline, does so well.I Flew many times betwen America and Europe by diferent aircarriers, and no doubt,my favorite one by its excellence in service,British Airways!!!.
Doesn't get much more beautiful than that!
I'm not a pilot, but that was pure class!!!!!!
You can see he was letting the plane weather vane until right before touchdown he kicks the rudder. That's exactly what you are supposed to do. Great job!
Really great landing!!!
I like the way the pilot celebrates the landing by doing a wheelie down the runway.
10 years BCPL licenced. That was textbook brilliant, Bravo
great job. The correction just before touchdown was awesome
I love British Airways. We have always had a great flight with them.
True. Depending on what year this was shot, the 400 had a CAT IIIc autopilot, which doesn't permit low altitude landing aproaches if the rudder trim is greater than 5 degrees.
I'm not a pilot, but as far as I know this is a standard crosswind landing, routine for most pilots and happening all around the world every day. Nothing to get excited about, just someone doing what he's paid for.
BLOODY HELL!!! GOOD JOB MATE!!!! (seriously, that was one hell of a cross wind landing... some HUGE crabbing going on there!)
Fantastic landing!!!!!! woooooo
I can only imagine what the pilot's thoughts could have been:-
[plane starts to move with the crosswind]
Pilot: [You are not going to move anywhere then where I am telling you]
[plane is starting to point towards a different direction]
Pilot: [You will land properly]
I love these jets, I love the nerves of steel that commercial pilot's have :) Without them? The world would be rather massive =p
Very nice. Greased it in while a nasty cross wind was blowing. Awesome.
Wow! He was almost 45 degrees! What a way to drift a big jumbo in. Amazing!
Definitely not unusual but have to give props to this pilot(no pun intended) He did a nice job. I been flying for years now and the larger the airplane the trickier it becomes. Always looks smoother on a larger airplane but takes a skilled pilot to pull it off so smooth.
THAT is how you FLY a plane! Well done!
A lost art amongst a lot of pilots today.
Plane crashes are incredibly rare, whereas cars are the most lethal machines in the world. Trust me, planes are safe.
Oh my goodness that looked REALLY scary. If I was in that plane I would have been a basket case for months after that! It is amazing to watch those planes come in sideways on the runway then straighten out at touchdown. This pilot did a great job of straightening out before hitting the ground!! He handled that like a champ!!! Good job.
I just can't stop watching this clip. It is really magnificent. what a great captain.
Many thanks for sharing it with us. keep it up.
true story, I was a passenger that day and I can confirm. I even shook Danzels hand after the landing. He was smiling and wished me a good day.
This is routine crosswind landing. Every pilot MUST be capable to perform this easy operation.
I totally agree! Beautifully executed, like a dance with nature!
I dare guess you have to be one of the top 50 passenger craft pilots in the world to fly 747s for British Airways. Pretty impressive.
Wow, that's amazing how much the wings bob up and down!
Love those Speedbird pilots! They're the bomb!!
OK, Now he's just showing off !! With all the automation in air-travel, it's the take-offs and landings where the pilots airmanship is practiced & used.....nice to see this pilot has all his/her skills finely polished.
Smoooth.
I like the little extra hang time with the nose gear.
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To CANADA from EAST SUSSEX England UK
To one of the most wonderful countries on EARTH
Thank You ...Merci
Thats what you call crosswinds,alot of rudder,focus,cleverness and big brass balls! the same balls I have!!
God, that was BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Skill and professionalism at it's best.
Now there is an experienced pilot, right wheel in the grass turns the plane streight into the runway. Happy Landings...
I absolutley love watching cross-wind landings, excellent example we had here :-)
Hats off to the British employees of their beloved hometown carrier, British Airways. And hats off to one of the most innovative and progressive airlines in the industry.
... and this is why I fly BA. lol. There service is great too! Their pilots, astonishing!
Landed, amazing, bravo Britain, bravo America!
Super smooth landing, excellent piloting ...
This pilot makes parallel parking a 747 look easy.
Crosswind landing. It can cause a 747 to float above the runway for a bit if the pilot isn't careful. This is also the case with high speed approaches.
Nicely done. The Brits rock.
He deserves a standing ovation
Fantastic control, marvellous piece of pilotship.
Crab, crab, crab........ then....... KICK the rudder!
Straight and steady she goes!
Well done mate!
I like how the plane somehow looks extremely dignified while landing.
THAT was BEAUTIFUL Sir!
Wow ... that is beautiful ... and rather impressive!