This International Airport Requires a Tricky Landing
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https://www.cnn.com/travel/paro-bhutan-airport-landing-intl-hnk/index.html
Surrounded by 18,000-foot-high mountains and other terrains that block the view of the runway until moments before landing and no radar service for aircraft, flights can only take off or land at PBH during the daytime.
Thus, the pilots operating flights to PBH would have to fly manually by using a series of landmarks for navigation, and the flight crew would have to be accurate in maintaining the aircraft altitude and speed.
But as a Bhutan Pilot says
Paro is “difficult, but not dangerous,” says Captain Chimi Dorji, who has been working at Bhutan’s national state-owned airline, Druk Air (aka Royal Bhutan Airlines), for 25 years.
“It is challenging on the skill of the pilot, but it’s not dangerous, because if it were dangerous, I wouldn’t be flying.”
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The copilot or instructor who's saying "don't worry" overlapping with the computer saying "pull up! bank angle! sink rate"... LOL. They didn't crash but I'm going to guess @copper doesn't approve of this landing. (Yeah I know... any landing you walk away from...)
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Much clearer video (different landing, very smooth...). Pilot praying at 10:54, landing around 13:00. Ignore the computer calling the pilot a retard after landing... 555
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Much clearer video (different landing, very smooth...). Pilot praying at 10:54, landing around 13:00. Ignore the computer calling the pilot a retard after landing... 555
Link to video -
The copilot or instructor who's saying "don't worry" overlapping with the computer saying "pull up! bank angle! sink rate"... LOL. They didn't crash but I'm going to guess @copper doesn't approve of this landing. (Yeah I know... any landing you walk away from...)
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Cool videos. I want to visit Bhutan. LOL
A couple of cool treks to do there. One I think would be impossible for me.
The Snowman Trek. Supposedly, more people have climbed Mt. Everest than completed this trek.
the 25-day Snowman trek into one of the country’s most remote valleys. This is probably one of the hardest high altitude treks, but an incredible experience for anyone who takes the challenge. Bhutan’s pristine landscape, wonderful people and fascinating Buddhist culture provide the ingredients for a memorable journey into one of the world’s most remote kingdoms.
Travelling into the Lunana district the Snowman trek is so named for the six mountains over 7000 metres (23,100 ft. ) which the trek passes beneath. Crossing nine passes over 4500m (15,850 ft. ) makes this not only one of the highest altitute treks, but also one of the most challenging.
The other one would probably be more fun and enjoyable (and especially doable!!! LOL)
For the ultimate trekking experience in Bhutan, challenge yourself to complete the Trans Bhutan Trail end-to-end hike, one of the world’s greatest walks. Hike across the country from Haa in the west to Trashigang in the east, covering 403 kilometres on the way as you pass countless historical and religious sites, traverse diverse climate zones, and enjoy a variety of culturally immersive experiences. Rest days are programmed in Punakha and Bumthang.
