STORM PIA - Go Arounds & Diversions with 50 Knot Crosswinds at Manchester Airport

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2023
  • All the best highlights from today’s storm!
    Storm Pia hit the UK on 21st December 2023, with Manchester Airport getting hit quite badly. Crosswinds of up to 50 knots caused crazy go arounds and mass diversions with some flight returning to their originating airport and the odd go around which is a perfectly normal but still an impressive procedure to watch.
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  • @lizzrobinson
    @lizzrobinson Před 5 měsíci +36

    OMG just wait for the Finnair 😱😱😱

    • @JuhaNuha
      @JuhaNuha Před 5 měsíci +5

      "Just at the moment of landing, a strong gust tilted the plane strongly to the right, causing the plane to land on the runway at Manchester International Airport on the right side wheels before balancing." Yes, our boys are clever :-)

    • @Richard_Turner
      @Richard_Turner Před 5 měsíci +2

      I've been on that very flight many times.. thankfully today was not one! Some tricky conditions for sure! Depart in snow arrive in a storm

    • @Eppen1981
      @Eppen1981 Před 5 měsíci +13

      Finnish pilots are the bests😊

    • @santeris.4708
      @santeris.4708 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Great to see our flag carrying fellas get some recognition

    • @paulwebb8874
      @paulwebb8874 Před 5 měsíci +3

      I was on that Finnair flight. I felt sick at the time, and feel sick again now watching it back! 🤢😵‍💫

  • @elenaraps6612
    @elenaraps6612 Před 5 měsíci +26

    Let's give the pilots a big clap for their amazing skills in landing these planes!!

  • @mindplanes
    @mindplanes Před 5 měsíci +12

    Hats off to these pilots for dealing with such heavy wind and hats off you your new team member for braving the cold 👍

  • @dickoos
    @dickoos Před 5 měsíci +6

    I landed at Manchester from Antayla tonight around 7pm and actually thought we were not going to make it at one point.I've flown many many times and never experienced a gust of wind that hit us as we were landing, kids were crying and adults screaming but the Pilot did a rudder correction at the last minute and straightened it up. I've never come in sideways to the ground at speed and can tell you it was scary!! Full respect to the pilot and crew of easyjet for the skill showed in the landing.

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah the flight crews were doing an amazing job and I’m glad you landed safely

  • @topfelya
    @topfelya Před 5 měsíci +4

    06:34 Finnair literally did a low flypast over the runway like at Airshow 🙂 Stunning compilation Simon !

  • @TheHieuCreative
    @TheHieuCreative Před 5 měsíci +6

    Wooooo! That Finnair was really something. 😮

  • @landingslowly
    @landingslowly Před 5 měsíci +5

    Wow, the struggles were real! Great footage despite the strong winds!!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for your kind words!! 👌

  • @MetalMachineShop
    @MetalMachineShop Před 5 měsíci +8

    Most of these landings look incredibly smooth! Imagine flying all the way from Singapore and having to do a go-around just when you think you have arrived!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      What an inconvenience that is lol

    • @mickeysmiths
      @mickeysmiths Před 5 měsíci

      All good things come to those who wait..

  • @andyduggan7810
    @andyduggan7810 Před 5 měsíci +4

    I used to work at a factory next to the Heald Green crossroads, which is less than a mile from touchdown. Waiting at the crossroads you're directly in line with the approach, I can clearly remember the planes in a queue, flying "sideways" in these sort of conditions. Completely mesmerising, and easy to miss that traffic lights had gone green!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it’s crazy to see that up close!!

  • @PoppinJay
    @PoppinJay Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks so much for braving the weather to get these views, it's much appreciated. Great pilot skills on display, but I'm glad I wasn't a passenger on any of those flights.

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      I’ll pass on you kind words to our new team member who braved those conditions!! I’m sure he will appreciate your kind words 😊

  • @iandico
    @iandico Před 5 měsíci +3

    Amazing pilot skills,thanks Simon for sharing 👍

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah they were on it today!! 🛬🌬️

  • @Paulhilvert
    @Paulhilvert Před 5 měsíci +7

    Wow some crazy winds, epic catches. When such a thing can effect the approach of a A380 the you know that how strong and disruptive the wind can be. 👍✈️

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah it really was something to watch!!! Mother Nature is a beast!!

    • @montyniblet2379
      @montyniblet2379 Před 5 měsíci

      Look at the windsock……it’s virtually down the runway. Just land it. Yes I have done it.

  • @planespottingringway
    @planespottingringway Před 5 měsíci +3

    Stunning footage guys, that finnair was mental!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it was crazy on both occasions 😳😳

  • @worldgonecrazy
    @worldgonecrazy Před 5 měsíci

    Kudos to those pilots, some brilliant landings

  • @madeira_aviation_spotting
    @madeira_aviation_spotting Před 5 měsíci +3

    Incredible landings! Great video👏👏

  • @soldier-Dave
    @soldier-Dave Před 5 měsíci +2

    An excellent put together video! Well done

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      We are so glad that you like it 😊

  • @Tristar_Darren
    @Tristar_Darren Před 5 měsíci +2

    Finnair!! 😳😳 Holy smokes!! 😧

  • @aviationin4k258
    @aviationin4k258 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Fantastic footage guys! Smooth filming and awesome landings.

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you so much for your kind words 👌

  • @racheldawes2725
    @racheldawes2725 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for braving the storm!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +2

      I’ll pass on your kind words 👌

  • @ansbrants7093
    @ansbrants7093 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I arrived that day with Brussels airlines and it was like we were a leaf falling from a tree and goes with the wind 😂 also my big respect to the pilots!! Only one try needed!

  • @alabama1413
    @alabama1413 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video! Fantastic vantage point which gives a fantastic view of the aircraft as they touch down (or not!) The control on the Finnair was superb, if a little scary. Well done 👍👍👍👏🎄

  • @michelleleigh-mz1er
    @michelleleigh-mz1er Před 5 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed that Thank you guys 👍😊😊

  • @dianahayes6042
    @dianahayes6042 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow great catches! Well done for braving those elements 🙌

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah it was a very special day today!!

  • @gillynew
    @gillynew Před 5 měsíci +1

    Super footage great to watch the highlights!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it’s nice to fit a few hours of amazing action into a few minutes 👌

  • @KattasiumAviation
    @KattasiumAviation Před 5 měsíci +7

    You know you’ve made it as a easy jet pilot when you land smoother than icelandair, Finnair, and Lufthansa 😂😂😂

  • @victorgrasscourt3382
    @victorgrasscourt3382 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Tremendous skill shown by these pilots

  • @ianparsons5054
    @ianparsons5054 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great little show

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you Ian! We are so glad that you liked it 😊

  • @3MinutesofAviation
    @3MinutesofAviation Před 5 měsíci +3

    Fantastic captures! May I feature the Finnair A321 landing in one of my next episodes? Of course with a link back to your original video. All the best to you!

  • @Logan11thMEU
    @Logan11thMEU Před 5 měsíci +2

    There were some sweaty hands onboard that poor ATR72 lol

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah they do get blown around a lot but as they stop so quickly it means they have a few more opportunities to land on an attempt

    • @gillianboden6735
      @gillianboden6735 Před 5 měsíci

      Yep I was on it, absolutely terrifying

  • @mickeysmiths
    @mickeysmiths Před 5 měsíci +1

    Some great sequences there. Kudos to the pilots for keeping such calm heads in very trying conditions 👍

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Absolutely!!

    • @mickeysmiths
      @mickeysmiths Před 5 měsíci

      @@ThinkPlanes .. and thanks also goes to you guys for bringing it all to us 😅

  • @oscarwylder
    @oscarwylder Před 5 měsíci +1

    Cool footage - Thanks.

  • @battlepenguingaming
    @battlepenguingaming Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brave man out in that weather

  • @suzannejones8500
    @suzannejones8500 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great footage well done 👏

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      We are so glad that you like it 👌

  • @andrew-m
    @andrew-m Před 5 měsíci +4

    That first Singapore landing attempt was wild, a replay of the flight path showed that its climb rate on the go-around was about 4000ft/min

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Oh wow 😮

    • @stetheboro76
      @stetheboro76 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes we were on it. Never seem so many people throwing up in a plane. It was very rough.

  • @lucaas
    @lucaas Před 5 měsíci +3

    Awesome captures, and great camera work! Would you be okay with me featuring the Finnair A321 go around in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks mate!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Hi there sorry for the late reply. We are happy for you to use our uploads using the terms that you described, many thanks

    • @lucaas
      @lucaas Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@ThinkPlanes I appreciate it, thanks! Just to clarify, I can feature any of the uploads on your channel with credits?

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      @@lucaas that is correct 👍

    • @lucaas
      @lucaas Před 5 měsíci

      @@ThinkPlanes Got it, cheers 👍

  • @stetheboro76
    @stetheboro76 Před 5 měsíci +2

    We were on the Singapore fliht coming in from Houston. Never seen so many people throwing up on a plane. It was rough.

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Oh wow that sounds really grim!!

  • @TheProG2010
    @TheProG2010 Před 5 měsíci +2

    6:08 Returned Back To Frankfurt

  • @rang9926
    @rang9926 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The storm made the aircrafts look like paper planes. a380 Emirates was wobbly for that weight. Butter landings were Easyjet and Ryanair. Great videos. Keep it up Simon n Liz

  • @chrisd8942
    @chrisd8942 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Was hoping you’d be live this morning!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +2

      On Thursdays we know Simon Lowe is live and we respect that is a day that he streams on. We have respect for him and the great job that he does and wouldn’t dare stream just to gain a few extra views, but thanks for thinking of us 👌

    • @chrisd8942
      @chrisd8942 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@ThinkPlanes tongue in cheek to be honest. Great vids as usual though

  • @paulwilkins81
    @paulwilkins81 Před 5 měsíci +1

    WOW!!😮

  • @duanecurley5608
    @duanecurley5608 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love your stream guys 😎😎

  • @LENNYFAKEPILOTCARANDPLANE-ITA
    @LENNYFAKEPILOTCARANDPLANE-ITA Před 5 měsíci +1

    0:29 1:09 woooooooooooooooow airbus A380 the king of the air 🤩

  • @norlina1877
    @norlina1877 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It happened to us yesterday although not too bad, Alhamduliilah

  • @philipsheridan4120
    @philipsheridan4120 Před 5 měsíci

    I was on the easyjet that went around. We ended up at east midlands for 4 hours then returned to manchester for another go.More than half the passengers got off at east midlands as they had had enough flying for one day 😅

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      I bet that was enough flying for a few weeks never mind the day!

  • @thatbikedad8252
    @thatbikedad8252 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is an incredible spot for this

  • @mustamuri
    @mustamuri Před 5 měsíci +1

    🌪️Nice day to try 🦘 landings 🌪️👶👏❤️

  • @frannyp46
    @frannyp46 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great footage thank you. The most terrified people here are Ryanair pilots who dare not go around for wasting fuel and turn around time!

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That pressure makes them do some great landings then 😜

  • @jonathanparry9505
    @jonathanparry9505 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good stuff but I wondered why it wasn’t the usual several hour livestream today ? Thank you all the same. Nice job 👍🏼

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +3

      We don’t stream in Thursdays and we know Simon Lowe streams then and respect him enough that I would find it really cheap and tacky to go live just to get a few extra views 👌

    • @jonathanparry9505
      @jonathanparry9505 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@ThinkPlanes of course that makes sense and is most considerate of you. Best wishes

  • @Planehype
    @Planehype Před 4 měsíci +1

    nice Capture! can i use this as part of my series? you will be credited in the description and video

  • @BloxyGamezAV
    @BloxyGamezAV Před 5 měsíci +2

    Go Arounds are crazy

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Well you won't be disappointed with this upload!!

    • @BloxyGamezAV
      @BloxyGamezAV Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@ThinkPlanes yup 👍

  • @Alien_O1
    @Alien_O1 Před 5 měsíci

    I thought this was london heathrow then i realised its newyork jfk. 👍

  • @TheProG2010
    @TheProG2010 Před 5 měsíci +1

    6:26 Diverted To Gatwick

  • @raybrown2197
    @raybrown2197 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm flying to Lanzarote in April.
    Hopefully the winds will have died down by then

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      I think you will be fine for that 👌

  • @monsterkillsports3499
    @monsterkillsports3499 Před 5 měsíci

    "Windshear"
    "Too Low"

  • @Planespotter95
    @Planespotter95 Před 5 měsíci

    Where is that spot where you are in this video? I would like to know because it looks like a good spot

  • @Tuukkohakee
    @Tuukkohakee Před 5 měsíci +1

    Finnair didn’t have it easy that day 😅 Safely on the ground as usual tho

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s the aim of the game at the end of the day! 👌

  • @RoyalMela
    @RoyalMela Před 5 měsíci

    Finnish pilots are like Finnish racing drivers. They know what they are doing. Just leave them alone.

  • @markelliott6485
    @markelliott6485 Před 5 měsíci

    The Finnair made it harder than it looked...

  • @BrickBasherUK
    @BrickBasherUK Před 5 měsíci +1

    That Finnair was close to having a very bad day. Sheeesh kebab

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it had a few special moments 😳

  • @TamasKiss-bv9hz
    @TamasKiss-bv9hz Před 5 měsíci +1

    👍👍👍❤🤍💚

  • @drainsareusltd
    @drainsareusltd Před 5 měsíci

    It was great to watch but unfortunately I can’t comment as seem to be blocked

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      You aren’t blocked as I can see your comment

  • @chipsandgravy4162
    @chipsandgravy4162 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wonder how many paper bags were handed out today 😂😂😂

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      I would say the airlines put a new order in after today to replenish supplies!

  • @t288msd
    @t288msd Před 5 měsíci

    Not sure that headline is correct. Very few commercial aircraft are certified for 50kt crosswinds making against company SOPs to attempt a landing

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      The title is 100% correct!! At times there were 50kt crosswind’s yesterday, you are however making an assumption that planes were landing at that time.

  • @TeaBreak.
    @TeaBreak. Před 5 měsíci +7

    Finnair? Finnice more like.

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      Well said 🤣🤣

    • @JuhaNuha
      @JuhaNuha Před 5 měsíci +2

      @JuhaNuha
      12 minuuttia sitten
      "Just at the moment of landing, a strong gust tilted the plane strongly to the right, causing the plane to land on the runway at Manchester International Airport on the right side wheels before balancing." Our boys are trained for this :-)

    • @TeaBreak.
      @TeaBreak. Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@JuhaNuha Never let facts get in the way of a good joke. 😁

    • @markmaddock6012
      @markmaddock6012 Před 5 měsíci

      Was on the afternoon HEL-MAN that day…knew when the driver explained the delay leaving HEL was due to MAN ATC restrictions that we too may have a bit of a bump…not as bad as the morning but the most fun I’ve had on a flight in a while…

  • @chrismelton4418
    @chrismelton4418 Před 5 měsíci +1

    A380 could land in a hurricane haha

    • @ThinkPlanes
      @ThinkPlanes  Před 5 měsíci

      In fairness it had to do a go around before this landing 🛬

  • @BigSomethingBrain
    @BigSomethingBrain Před 5 měsíci

    He kinda faked the name: It supposed to be 28kts damn

  • @nobutyeh
    @nobutyeh Před 5 měsíci +3

    Pilots earning their coin today 😳

  • @Instasamps
    @Instasamps Před 5 měsíci

    I use to know someone who got on a flight to Helsinki, and I never saw him again after he got on the plain. He disappeared into Finnair