The World's Most Dangerous Approach - Paro, Bhutan

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  • čas přidán 19. 04. 2019
  • Join me on a flight with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) A319 from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan. Paro Airport is situated in between mountains and valleys at 7,332 ft above sea level. The approach is well considered as one of the most dangerous and most spectacular in the world. Check out the amazing landing footage.
    In addition, the flight also flew across many top 10 mountains in the world include Mt Everest.
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    Join us for a spectacular and thrilling, up close, documentary look at the world’s most dangerous airport landing at Paro airport in Bhutan. Make sure you watch all the way to the end of the video to catch the sped up, bird’s eye view of the fabulous and graceful twisting and turning of the aeroplane on its approach to the landing strip of Paro airport, the sole international airport of Bhutan located six kilometres from Paro in a very deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu, and how the runway suddenly appears from nowhere. It takes a real aviation expert and a very steady hand to make a safe landing at Paro airport!
    In this video, we fly from Kathmandu airport in Nepal to Paro airport in Bhutan using Bhutan airlines. After a brief look inside Kathmandu airport’s executive airport lounge, we board our flight and meet the chief pilot of Bhutan airlines - we’re in safe hands; only a handful of trained captains are qualified and certified to land at Paro airport and it takes a minimum of eight to ten years of intensive training to become a captain.
    We examine the runway at Kathmandu airport which is very bumpy and, interestingly, has no taxiways to the main runway, necessitating the use of some tricky manoeuvres and, needless to say, keen attention paid to air traffic control.
    The flight is only forty minutes long but the flight is still packed with events and sights. In the video, we see most of the top ten highest mountains in the world within the Himalayas including Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse and the tallest of all, Mount Everest. We also see the mountains of Bhutan within the Himalayan mountain range including Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The pictures of the snow capped mountains of the Himalayas are breath taking and we hear the captain’s opinions of why he thinks there is less snow now than there was in previous years.
    We also enjoy lunch with champagne on board and we enjoy sharing a specially made cake with the Bhutan airlines crew to celebrate our travelling with them to the legendary Paro airport of Bhutan.
    Paro airport is surrounded by mountains as high as 5500 metres and only has a single runway of length 1964 metres. Its single terminal was constructed in 1999 and it is a hub for two airlines: Bhutan airlines and Druk Air. Paro airport is such a difficult airport to land in that it can only be used in visual meteorological conditions and operational hours are restricted to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset.
    You really won’t want to miss this video focusing on the world’s most challenging airport to land at. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the scenery and the whole experience and, as always, thanks for watching!

Komentáře • 12K

  • @moes2168
    @moes2168 Před 2 lety +3792

    Captain Badass is hand flying, on a descent path, curving through the mountains while pointing at all the monasteries like he's a tour guide. What a legend.

    • @iZ3C0LD7
      @iZ3C0LD7 Před 2 lety +122

      Me flying this route in MSFS: visible shaking that even the controller vibration feels like nothing

    • @localbear9444
      @localbear9444 Před 2 lety +31

      @@iZ3C0LD7 that’s exactly what I was thinking, like I always crash or hit the runway hard af

    • @monabhattacharya7046
      @monabhattacharya7046 Před 2 lety +14

      I.love Bhutan .It's location is beautiful.

    • @acprado67
      @acprado67 Před 2 lety +9

      the same answer I was asking for: WTF are this pilot doing!

    • @irandisilva9036
      @irandisilva9036 Před 2 lety +12

      I was terrified by this pilot

  • @bittersweethood
    @bittersweethood Před 4 lety +3635

    amazing, you can tell the captain is really passionate and proud of his country when he is explaining all the landmarks

    • @dharthingo3514
      @dharthingo3514 Před 4 lety +79

      Thank you Sam for the amazing video and the discussions with Captain Chenga and his team. Captain Chenga is a legend. Very knowledgeable and the experience he showed in getting the plane to Paro was remarkable. Captain is the Tourism Ambassador of Bhutan. Thank you.

    • @indrabendi3300
      @indrabendi3300 Před 4 lety +29

      @@dharthingo3514 he is a great pilot, with amazing skills😎👍

    • @Pistolpete218
      @Pistolpete218 Před 4 lety +9

      Pretty legit skills

    • @abbottmd
      @abbottmd Před 3 lety +7

      that was incredible piloting. thank you for sharing

    • @praneyrai5491
      @praneyrai5491 Před 3 lety +1

      A

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Před 2 lety +1178

    Love this captain. Turns off GPWS, prays, and then starts hand flying through a canyon while pointing out the sights.
    What an amazing guy.

    • @mnpd3
      @mnpd3 Před rokem +7

      I don't want to fly with anyone who disables GPWS in that kind of terrain.

    • @xsaiN2k9
      @xsaiN2k9 Před rokem +229

      @@mnpd3 This is standard procedure. If the GPWS would be enabled, they would get constant warnings which would increase the stress levels.

    • @angela1984a
      @angela1984a Před rokem

      Religion is a complete and utter Delusion.

    • @solidus_snake_
      @solidus_snake_ Před rokem +41

      @@xsaiN2k9 Exactly. Going for that serene Microsoft Flight Simulator Experience for the landing.

    • @ndvrgnt_hikikomori
      @ndvrgnt_hikikomori Před rokem +112

      @@mnpd3 Yes, because you would definitely know how to approach that situation better than a pilot who has done that particular route for at least 10 years - minimum.

  • @gmctech
    @gmctech Před 2 lety +360

    I absolutely love watching talented pilots performing a highly technical approach and landing. His stick and rudder flying was so smooth and precise it looked like a well choreographed dance... True high quality airmanship here folks!

  • @captare
    @captare Před 4 lety +10672

    Everybody is a gangsta, untill they see the captain pray before landing!

  • @sunitapradhan1933
    @sunitapradhan1933 Před 4 lety +2784

    I am a Bhutanese.
    It's a very honourable thing having such a talented pilot like captain Chenga in our country.
    His friendly attitudes are the warmest welcomes to those who visit our country.
    And special thanks to Mr Sam Chui who represented our country's footage in his channel.

    • @alexjackson224
      @alexjackson224 Před 4 lety +19

      Sunita Pradhan sounds like propaganda ngl

    • @manojanu1800
      @manojanu1800 Před 4 lety +4

      bhutanmaa poni newar??????

    • @ryanward10
      @ryanward10 Před 4 lety +18

      I can't believe you can fly there, what an amazing ride. May God Bless Bhutan, and long keep you free, and independent. ❤

    • @35ozgur
      @35ozgur Před 4 lety +7

      Nice place at least clean air than a big city :)

    • @Run4treadmill
      @Run4treadmill Před 4 lety +4

      Superb

  • @Amar-yj2wc
    @Amar-yj2wc Před rokem +151

    Fun fact :-
    Only 10 pilots from the world have licence to landing in Paro.
    Now u can imagine how much tough and dangerous too at same time.
    Wht kind skill, experience and ball of steel u need!!
    Hats off to pilot 🙌✈️👨‍✈️

    • @NimPlaysRoblox
      @NimPlaysRoblox Před 2 měsíci

      its 15 actually not tryna be mean 😅😅

    • @odzergaming
      @odzergaming Před měsícem

      ​@@NimPlaysRobloxits actually 23

    • @mirawenya
      @mirawenya Před 18 dny

      Wonder if anyone lands there at night or during difficult wind conditions.

    • @DampedUp
      @DampedUp Před 13 dny

      @@mirawenyaThey don’t land at night but idk what they do in bad weather conditions.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Před rokem +395

    You get a feel for how high Mt Everest is when in a jet your looking up at it 😳

    • @gomersmith1061
      @gomersmith1061 Před rokem

      Ewe rite, Anne eye no ewe knot gnu hear.

    • @juliebraden6911
      @juliebraden6911 Před 4 měsíci

      It's not a jet and your spelling is bad.

    • @supremejaggon
      @supremejaggon Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@juliebraden6911it is a jet.

    • @6rydrte
      @6rydrte Před 2 měsíci

      his spelling is fine@@juliebraden6911

    • @resist56
      @resist56 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@juliebraden6911 if it has jet engines then it is a jet. a jet airliner, if we're talking commercial aircraft

  • @N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.
    @N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. Před 4 lety +6134

    "World's most dangerous approach"
    Captain: *acts as tour guide during approach*
    Hats off to the captain. There's no replacement for skill and experience.

    • @justmoritz
      @justmoritz Před 4 lety +57

      Actually non-steril cockpit and all that though.

    • @packetattack7437
      @packetattack7437 Před 4 lety +163

      @@justmoritz The Captain's mind, heart and character are sterile, plus he has 500 monks watching over him and his plane :)

    • @justmoritz
      @justmoritz Před 4 lety +7

      n1kkoGFX boooo. Lame.

    • @46monkeyes
      @46monkeyes Před 4 lety +27

      TheLongDark - To the Pilot: Ok, enough about the monasteries that I DON’T see....pay more attention to the HUGE FREAKING MOUNTAINS THAT I *DO* SEE!!

    • @nutzhazel
      @nutzhazel Před 4 lety

      @@justmoritz Lol dudeee since when pilots are doctors?

  • @ksp
    @ksp Před 5 lety +799

    Huge respects to Captain Chenga!
    He knows each of mountains from Nepal with their height! Such a knowledgeable and friendly professional pilot!

    • @RuLeZ1988
      @RuLeZ1988 Před 5 lety +6

      Definitely huge respect to him. But i think if you got the honor to be allowed to fly through this area and land there, then it is probably a pleasure to know all the mountains with their height:).

    • @culcune
      @culcune Před 4 lety +1

      Amazing views that airliners have; from the ground, Everest is seemingly always covered by clouds.

    • @moviesenthil
      @moviesenthil Před 4 lety +1

      @@culcune There is always that plume of snow being blown off Everest, every time I have seen it, from the ground and air.

  • @alansimpson596
    @alansimpson596 Před 2 lety +209

    I'm an aviation enthusiast and this has become my favourite video. Imagine seeing Everest from an aircraft. Brilliant flight and cabin crew.

    • @davidmarshall718
      @davidmarshall718 Před 2 lety +6

      There are quite a few other videos on YT that show Everest from the air even better, but this is the best for the landing at Paro.

    • @alansimpson596
      @alansimpson596 Před 2 lety +3

      @@davidmarshall718 Thank you David and apologies for my late reply.

    • @bluefender9489
      @bluefender9489 Před rokem +5

      I was flying from Copenhagen to Bangkok, window seat , left side. I happen to have my SLR camera with telephoto lens in the cabin with me. I looked out when we were over northern India and saw what looked like clouds in the distance but then I realised they were mountains. One recognisable shape came into view which was clearly higher than the others. The flight map confirmed that it was Everest. So I have a photo of the summit of Everest taken from complete comfort. I use it as my screensaver. The Earth is so beautiful from the air.

    • @anna-marianunezvega1520
      @anna-marianunezvega1520 Před rokem +2

      I saw MT Everest on a flight from Dubai to Dhaka (we were already starting approach into Dhaka, so we weren't very high). I was lucky and sitting on 1A, so I got unobstracted view of it. It was a true experience!

  • @Mercy2Mee
    @Mercy2Mee Před 2 lety +70

    How often do you find a master pilot and a knowledgeable tour guide in one!! This was the absolute best!

  • @rapaelll
    @rapaelll Před 4 lety +1139

    That shot of mt Everest was legendary

    • @rjclarkeePincadeRebel
      @rjclarkeePincadeRebel Před 4 lety +34

      Agreed, an absolutely beautiful once in a lifetime view..

    • @airlineaviation6026
      @airlineaviation6026 Před 4 lety +2

      @@rjclarkeePincadeRebel yes I love this landscape

    • @28gone
      @28gone Před 4 lety +1

      Amazing...thanks Sam chui fir the video...really enjoyed ur flight video

    • @richs4god1
      @richs4god1 Před 4 lety

      rapaelll i couldn’t agree more

    • @joey0077d
      @joey0077d Před 4 lety

      Yes that was beautiful.

  • @akintoms
    @akintoms Před 5 lety +1841

    The Pilot is one of the best and most friendly ☺️☺️☺️

    • @jowelkhankhan7246
      @jowelkhankhan7246 Před 5 lety +1

      AKIN OK...pin...

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 5 lety +80

      Agree. His commentary is excellent. I think him so much for making a good presentation of the flight for many of us to enjoy!

    • @nyomandimas3888
      @nyomandimas3888 Před 5 lety +14

      you're right. very skilled, and very humble.

    • @troyp9485
      @troyp9485 Před 5 lety +8

      AKIN this video is a real treat because few westerners get to make a trip like this.

    • @lido211
      @lido211 Před 5 lety +1

      AKIN has no other choice

  • @tenzinwangchuk4469
    @tenzinwangchuk4469 Před rokem +21

    With 16M views and almost 13k comments appreciating the content and also the fact that there is not even a hint of hatred in the comment section speaks volumes, Proud to be a Bhutanese

  • @rollingtroll
    @rollingtroll Před 9 měsíci +12

    That is the most stable unstabilised approach I ever saw. Awesome!

  • @pranaybanga693
    @pranaybanga693 Před 3 lety +492

    The captain is the sweetest and the most humble man! What an amazing man!

  • @joelei4179
    @joelei4179 Před 4 lety +1868

    Captain: You can see there are a lot of monasteries here. Look, another one!
    Sweating cameraman: Can you please just focus?

    • @Ad-bs9zo
      @Ad-bs9zo Před 4 lety +55

      Hahaha.. Exactly.. He didn't say anything at that point.. 😂 😂

    • @globalautobahn1132
      @globalautobahn1132 Před 4 lety +30

      I was thinking the same thing. Like ok sir, I don’t want to get in your way please focus on the landing.

    • @ADAKAR83
      @ADAKAR83 Před 4 lety +24

      Cameraman: Stop talking about God and Monasteries ! You just prayed for landing! You are the pilot ! BRACE BRACE BRACE !

    • @SharkbaitOhLala
      @SharkbaitOhLala Před 4 lety +97

      "That's the monastery that will handle our funerals if we crash."
      Cameraman: What

    • @scorpio3722
      @scorpio3722 Před 4 lety +1

      😂😂😂

  • @jacquelineoreilly8555
    @jacquelineoreilly8555 Před rokem +102

    Took this trip about 15 years ago…the most beautiful amazing country in the world….this flight was amazing and our pilot pointed out Mt Everest as we passed it….so grateful to Bhutan and it’s people

    • @MrGrandure
      @MrGrandure Před rokem +1

      I worked with a guy from there. He said they eat aloy of Currys

    • @sagaradhikari7906
      @sagaradhikari7906 Před rokem +2

      Mount Everest is in Nepal, how come you saw it from Bhutan ? No flights goes to Bhutan using Nepal’s air route ! You might have seen different mountain

    • @jacquelineoreilly8555
      @jacquelineoreilly8555 Před rokem +5

      @@sagaradhikari7906 Actually I flew from Kathmandu to Bhutan and we passed Mt Everest en route

    • @SuperAlpha74
      @SuperAlpha74 Před 7 měsíci

      This entire video is of flight from Kathmandu to Paro… which video were you watching 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️?

    • @jacquelineoreilly8555
      @jacquelineoreilly8555 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@SuperAlpha74 ..perhaps not a super alpha after all😅😅😅this video shows the approach ..I was on the plane for the entire trip🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @250mamabear
    @250mamabear Před rokem +38

    I've taken this flight from Delhi, and didn't realize how scary it really was, until they took us to a hilltop and let us watch other planes landing in Paro. amazing!

  • @suntzu8014
    @suntzu8014 Před 5 lety +353

    The Bhutanese pilot was amazing just like the land of Bhutan.
    Love from India.

    • @DRUKPAVIDEOS
      @DRUKPAVIDEOS Před 5 lety +14

      Thanks you. Its me from Bhutan

    • @AnilKumar-ey5yb
      @AnilKumar-ey5yb Před 5 lety +12

      Yeshi lhendup
      We always think India and Bhutan were best friends forever
      There is no end for this like universe
      Love from INDIA

  • @Puchacz83
    @Puchacz83 Před 4 lety +2998

    Most airfields have ILS - Instrument landing system to navigate through approach pattern... Paro in Bhutan has MLS - Monasteries Landing System to keep planes on proper approach track.

  • @pbr2805
    @pbr2805 Před 10 měsíci +24

    I have flown to Paro many times on my B-737-800 simulator and the most difficult landing is flying past RW 33 and then circling clockwise
    to RW 15. That is truly the most difficult landing in a large commercial jet. This video shows landing to RW 33 without a circling. Great video!!!!

  • @drats1279
    @drats1279 Před 2 lety +18

    What an amazing approach. The Captain negotiated that approach like it was second nature for him. Cool, calm and professional. Very beautiful plane, inside and out, flight attendants, and airport. WOW

  • @AmitSharma-cg7qr
    @AmitSharma-cg7qr Před 4 lety +752

    This is probably most beautiful, most interesting video in Aviation History. Special mention for the Pilot for his amazing skills & humility. You made Bhutan so proud.

    • @labrador1992
      @labrador1992 Před 4 lety +2

      Amit Sharma well said

    • @Eagleeyekiller
      @Eagleeyekiller Před 4 lety +7

      amazing video. I watched it twice, and i am not a piolet or have any interest. its just an amazing approach to that airport

    • @joeboi1342
      @joeboi1342 Před 4 lety +1

      EAviation hurt me

    • @eaviationatyul9603
      @eaviationatyul9603 Před 4 lety +1

      @@joeboi1342 ...

    • @KC_Smooth
      @KC_Smooth Před 4 lety +3

      Also the flight attendant and the cake!

  • @dr.zoidberg4313
    @dr.zoidberg4313 Před 4 lety +1263

    Check list:
    Flaps ✔️
    Gear ✔️
    Pray ✔️

  • @eddyfong6486
    @eddyfong6486 Před 2 lety +71

    I've just come back to this superb upload in April 2022, and so glad I did. The visuals and informative commentary en route are excellent - 5 of the 6 tallest peaks on our planet is hard to beat! The entire crew are kind, generous, knowledgeable and professional - kudos to Bhutan Airlines, you do your nation proud and I can think of some national carriers that could learn from this upload. But at the end of the day it is the Chief Pilot, Captain Chenga, that makes this cockpit experience so memorable. He is, as other commenters have said, a total "badass pilot". His knowledge of local landmarks to the metre, the ease with which he navigates that incredible approach - entirely visual - and his total professionalism entwined gentle humility is second to none.
    Via this niche selection of cockpit movies, I have seen countless landings at amazing locations. Captain Chenga is one of the best pilots in the world.
    Respect and best wishes. 🙏

  • @DannieGemz
    @DannieGemz Před 11 měsíci +19

    Not only an amazing flight, really though brought a tear to my eye of how amazingly kind the people where, flight crew, the pilot, truly an adventure to remember

  • @TheRealLukeXD
    @TheRealLukeXD Před 3 lety +2401

    Note to myself: Remember to visit this airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

    • @prajwal_747
      @prajwal_747 Před 3 lety +16

      Damn!!!!!!

    • @abhishekab1
      @abhishekab1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@prajwal_747 Yo

    • @igor199545
      @igor199545 Před 3 lety +5

      hell yeah!!

    • @Lance1972
      @Lance1972 Před 3 lety +92

      Didn't you read? You have to be a Captain for ten years before you can land there. Even in MSFS2020😆👍🤔

    • @domenicevangelista5478
      @domenicevangelista5478 Před 3 lety +22

      its one of the hand crafted ones too

  • @imranfaizal672
    @imranfaizal672 Před 5 lety +2123

    Well experienced pilot,, hats off too him and its credibility.

    • @user-xq2fz5tz9t
      @user-xq2fz5tz9t Před 5 lety +18

      After seeing so many air crash investigation videos, I kept on thinking they're gonna crash !!!

    • @hammadfarman8431
      @hammadfarman8431 Před 5 lety +3

      @@user-xq2fz5tz9t lol

    • @barneyquinn3657
      @barneyquinn3657 Před 5 lety +8

      Except for one flaw! He has fallen for the global warming fraud, now stealthily rebranded as 'climate change'. Clearly, he hasn't seen the BBC documentary The Great Global Warming Swindle even though it's now on CZcams!!!

    • @gabrielneves1970
      @gabrielneves1970 Před 5 lety

      @@jean-paulvanewijk1810 hehehehe

    • @alaincostan3892
      @alaincostan3892 Před 5 lety

      Jean-Paul van Ewijk lol😂 a good one. Cheer!🙂

  • @prabalchoudhury2800
    @prabalchoudhury2800 Před rokem +24

    A thrilling, beautiful experience. My father had surveyed Bhutan during his service in Survey of India several decades ago and his team was a guest of honour of His Excellency the then King of Bhutan.

  • @robbysebala5389
    @robbysebala5389 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Sam: I cannot tell you how many times I've watched this video episode since subscribing to your amazing channel. Prolly going on 200 times now as of 8 July 2023. The Bhutani people are so sincerely warm, peace-inspiring, and so gracefully hospitable. I love that Capt. Chenga says his Buddhist prayer during the flight just prior to landing, much like asking permission to safely land back onto sacred Himalayan terra firma. Thank you for this episode. It is probably my favorite of all you have presented. :-)

  • @Donegal513
    @Donegal513 Před 4 lety +320

    You can tell how much the captain loves his job. That guy is an amazing representative for his airline and nation.

    • @Sensei-Gio
      @Sensei-Gio Před 4 lety

      Real true brother

    • @forgetmenots3474
      @forgetmenots3474 Před 4 lety +1

      allowing irrelevant personnel into the cockpit is not amazing representation of airlines. Imagine flying airliners where passengers are allowed into cockpit. U d be scared to death for you never now who just got in.

    • @thomas.leitner
      @thomas.leitner Před 4 lety +14

      @@forgetmenots3474 Sounds like: Sam: "Knock, Knock." Captain: "Who is there?" - Sam: "I am a CZcamsr, I just stick some cams into the cockpit and take the jump-seat." Captain: "Ok". And they always have cake prepared for such case. :-D
      Don't worry, this doesn't work like that. As you might figure, you need to be checked and authorized by the >>airline

    • @mellowmonsoon278
      @mellowmonsoon278 Před 4 lety +4

      forgetme nots idiot , there are special cases under special permission you let. It was not captains decision, it was a pre approved decision by big bosses of the airline. This dude even had access to cockpit of Qantas.

    • @goldmanmartinez2678
      @goldmanmartinez2678 Před 4 lety +1

      Mellow Monsoon hey good information provided but, as you might know. some of this assholes will
      Never understand the procedures required to have access to such privilege. Obviously this guy is recognised as well all over the Internet as a CZcamsr or a public figure in his country.

  • @lashlarue7924
    @lashlarue7924 Před 4 lety +487

    Hats off to that pilot. Very professional. Just remember: he does this every day like it's nothing. That is a lot of skill and responsibility!

    • @labrador1992
      @labrador1992 Před 4 lety

      Lash LaRue well said

    • @grant575mixmaster
      @grant575mixmaster Před 4 lety

      apart from really bad cockpit skills.

    • @postingbmwm3
      @postingbmwm3 Před 4 lety +2

      Jeff Vader what do you mean?

    • @grant575mixmaster
      @grant575mixmaster Před 4 lety +1

      @@postingbmwm3 no sterile cockpit, being a travel guide rather than focusing on the approach to a very difficult airport, you know all the things that get picked apart in one of those airline disaster shows.

    • @hodb3906
      @hodb3906 Před 4 lety +8

      @@grant575mixmaster LMOA. No sterile cockpit, being a travel guide? He practiced that approach for years. He can practically fly it with his eyes closed on muscle memory alone I bet. Notice how the entire approach is manually flown. He knows what he is doing and is passionate about showing Sam the beauty of bhutan.

  • @sixfoursoul2538
    @sixfoursoul2538 Před rokem +11

    7:22 this is one of the best best views I have ever seen to understand how big Mt Everest is, it towers above even the highest clouds.

  • @madisonthecat88
    @madisonthecat88 Před rokem +10

    Great flight from Capt. Chenga and his co pilot! The view of the mountains and Mt. Everest is spectacular! Kudos to the crew.

  • @larrygonzalez4375
    @larrygonzalez4375 Před 5 lety +758

    As an Airbus pilot myself, I thought real flying was long gone.
    Thank you for proving me wrong!

    • @khalidabdulghani
      @khalidabdulghani Před 5 lety +5

      Larry Gonzalez what plane do you fly?

    • @erikjohansson1814
      @erikjohansson1814 Před 5 lety +17

      ColtDeltaElite10mm Flightsim much?

    • @MrGodofcar
      @MrGodofcar Před 5 lety +1

      @M Ali a*, know*

    • @Bugy34
      @Bugy34 Před 5 lety +1

      well it's gone for you...you will never do this approach man ;) I fly biz jet anywhere, and I love it. no thks for airbus...

    • @ozsimmer6429
      @ozsimmer6429 Před 5 lety +9

      gatekeeping much?

  • @mathewlang5749
    @mathewlang5749 Před 2 lety +652

    Videos like this are so important. The relationship you have developed within the industry for an airline and its pilots to enable you to share this with us is great. Thanks to Bhutan Airlines for giving us this view.

    • @FuNkYyBoY
      @FuNkYyBoY Před 2 lety +11

      agreed ! absolutely amazing view and makes me wish to visit Bhutan one of these days ! ... totally love this clip !

  • @panthomromah1551
    @panthomromah1551 Před rokem +14

    Always do what u love and the things u r passionate about..just like sam and the chief captain..♥️🇵🇭

  • @rztricky
    @rztricky Před rokem +21

    Sam I appreciate your politeness and positivity that you make certain to put forward. I’m sure you also have had bad days. Your content is a wonderful shared journey, but also a kind view into your active decision to practice, kindness.
    No bad vibes allowed!
    I appreciate you and hope meet some day in person.

  • @Alex-sv1tt
    @Alex-sv1tt Před 4 lety +807

    Pilot: Altitude?
    Co-Pilot: 28000 ft
    Airplane: Terrain!! Terrain!! Terrain!!

    • @BryanLopezProductions
      @BryanLopezProductions Před 4 lety +3

      time stamp?

    • @nutsbutdum
      @nutsbutdum Před 4 lety +71

      @@BryanLopezProductions That was a joke. He's just saying that a cruising altitude of 28000 ft which would be normal in any other circumstances, triggers an terrain alarm once you are in the Himalayas.

    • @BryanLopezProductions
      @BryanLopezProductions Před 4 lety +2

      @@nutsbutdum I figured the plane blasted a message saying that and I missed it lol

    • @asiaflyer3285
      @asiaflyer3285 Před 4 lety

      What Number --:--

    • @tghub6113
      @tghub6113 Před 4 lety +3

      It's just because of mountains

  • @scottpecora371
    @scottpecora371 Před 3 lety +502

    The captain exudes confidence, knowledge, ability, and humility. I immediately felt relaxed watching the video and would place my family lives in this man's hands. The brief prayer is a touch. Best of luck Captain Chenga.

  • @oldmandrake
    @oldmandrake Před rokem +8

    Thank you so much Sam. That was like landing at our small town airport up here in the mountains, but in a big plane! Wonderful diplomatic friendliness, building bridges. :)

  • @19deltascout43
    @19deltascout43 Před rokem +16

    Nepal and Bhutan some of the kindest greatest people on earth

  • @acrosstheworld001
    @acrosstheworld001 Před 5 lety +805

    Pilot: One monastery here, another there....meanwhile Sam thinking: please concentrate on landing I don't want to end up in mountain top. :)

    • @aarushyendamuri
      @aarushyendamuri Před 5 lety +1

      Mrinal K Nath haha lmao

    • @ytypzic4821
      @ytypzic4821 Před 5 lety +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Tnbh987
      @Tnbh987 Před 5 lety +20

      Too experienced guy Bhutan Air pilots are and great skills,so nothing to worry, respect him and his feelings..

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 5 lety +122

      You're right. I stopped talking over that point! ;)

    • @Pluto-ic4dj
      @Pluto-ic4dj Před 5 lety +6

      @@SamChui sam plz give ❤ to my comment

  • @mikeyreactsnow
    @mikeyreactsnow Před 4 lety +157

    I just love this captain. You can see the delight he feels talking about and showing us the various mountains and monastries. He is just awesome

    • @x_isaka
      @x_isaka Před 4 lety +1

      he advertise better for Nepal 😂 Visit Nepal 2020🖒

  • @yegi6207
    @yegi6207 Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful plane, amazing scenery and kind crew. Bhutan looks amazing... must have been a memorable journey.

  • @LoveStallion
    @LoveStallion Před rokem +4

    Pilots must love this.
    I know some pilots who fly into DCA regularly, and many of them get a kick out of the windy route near the end that follows the Potomac because you can't fly over DC itself.
    This takes that practice to a whole other level.

  • @bren2106
    @bren2106 Před 4 lety +441

    I've done this approach on FSX. It's actually pretty easy....after you crash 500 times first.

  • @garydunken7934
    @garydunken7934 Před 2 lety +292

    Respect to the Bhutan Air pilots. Not easy to fly a plane in such an environment and make landing approaches like they did.

  • @muays4224
    @muays4224 Před rokem

    Wow, this is one of the precious videos to see Mt Everest and top of other mountains from above. Thank you Sam

  • @lakewoodil
    @lakewoodil Před 2 lety +2

    What a great video and total respect to the flight deck and cabin crew. Sam, sharing the cake with the crew was a wonderful thing to do.

  • @SRMkay
    @SRMkay Před 3 lety +865

    Bhutan Airlines: Meal on a 40 minute flight
    Spirit Airlines: One drink on a 10 hour flight

    • @downsouthrailroad9143
      @downsouthrailroad9143 Před 3 lety +46

      And that one drink is $20 lol

    • @fatih159
      @fatih159 Před 3 lety +42

      it would actually be your last meal, that's probably why..

    • @zarifatif3463
      @zarifatif3463 Před 3 lety +35

      Ive been to bhutan. Since sam has flown business class thats why he got a meal otherwise on a normal flight you would only get water, salted peanuts, a sandwich, and a drink. If you still concider that a meal tho

    • @facuigua12
      @facuigua12 Před 3 lety +29

      @@zarifatif3463 Bruh, even that is way better like 90% of airlines.

    • @zarifatif3463
      @zarifatif3463 Před 3 lety +1

      @@facuigua12 i guess

  • @BkSrivastava
    @BkSrivastava Před 3 lety +743

    Dear Sir, I appreciate the beautiful and enchanting video regarding the challenging flight from Kathmandu to Paro Airport. I am B K Srivastava, a former official from the Airports Authority of India and presently working as an Aviation Consultant in New Delhi. In this context, I would like to offer one small but very important suggestion. In the sub-titles appearing at time 09:50 onwards, it is mentioned as 'viewer'. The right word is VOR and not 'viewer'. The Captain is repeatedly mentioning the word 'VOR' (VHF Omni Range), which is a Radio Navigational Aid and is used for route guidance for the flights. Incidentally, I had gone to Thimpu and to Paro Airport in 1989-90 to designing the route chart for Paro Airport.

    • @pranithapranitha8851
      @pranithapranitha8851 Před 3 lety +18

      Great information

    • @banib7138
      @banib7138 Před 3 lety +9

      Sir the word is negligible

    • @preetamkini2568
      @preetamkini2568 Před 2 lety +32

      Shrivatsava sir, having so many decades of aviation experience is only trying to educate the viewers guys! 👍👍

    • @andyfrancke3557
      @andyfrancke3557 Před 2 lety +5

      Use the "report" feature to tag inaccurate captions (you can then specify "inaccurate captions" as a subcause).

    • @Max-pw7rl
      @Max-pw7rl Před 2 lety +43

      I have never seen a more polite comment than yours

  • @badmansagar
    @badmansagar Před rokem +1

    I love Bhutan. love from Nepal.

  • @harveyhalloway
    @harveyhalloway Před 8 měsíci

    Skilled flying, great to watch, thanks for posting & greetings from the UK!

  • @femanvate
    @femanvate Před 5 lety +1570

    10:52 when Captain prays before starting the approach.....you know it's a difficult airport

    • @ernasabbel8762
      @ernasabbel8762 Před 5 lety +26

      Or the emperors final call... XD

    • @anirbandas4524
      @anirbandas4524 Před 5 lety +62

      **Butaniees are always very spiritual**.Beautiful country and buatifull people. Love from India.

    • @coronachinesevirus8808
      @coronachinesevirus8808 Před 5 lety +28

      femanvate
      There are a lot of monastery’s and since he’s a Buddhist he’s praying before reading there.

    • @Mike-01234
      @Mike-01234 Před 5 lety +4

      Can't hurt have a problem in those mountains no where to set it down except in at he airport

    • @howienyb4331
      @howienyb4331 Před 5 lety +2

      🥺

  • @shaileshneupane8215
    @shaileshneupane8215 Před 3 lety +621

    Not only the pilots,every single people of bhutan are friendly and familiar. Love and respect from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

    • @davemonk
      @davemonk Před 3 lety +15

      Agree! Such beauty. The land and the people are a beauty to behold. The views in the video are majestic.

    • @hiraratnabajracharya6436
      @hiraratnabajracharya6436 Před 3 lety +6

      very amaging and advanture landing

    • @chimigyeltshen8587
      @chimigyeltshen8587 Před 3 lety +1

      @@davemonk vvvv

    • @whitezombie9131
      @whitezombie9131 Před 3 lety +4

      To all friends from all over the country...
      We bhutaness people love you and pray for you good helth and bless life🙏🙏

    • @madhukardhanurkar6815
      @madhukardhanurkar6815 Před 3 lety +1

      L
      L
      L

  • @WatchDanReviews
    @WatchDanReviews Před rokem +11

    That’s amazing! What skilled flying.

  • @brianvittachi6869
    @brianvittachi6869 Před rokem +1

    An amazing pilot. Flying by sight. What a beautiful approach too.

  • @bharatmishra250
    @bharatmishra250 Před 3 lety +125

    Bhutan is a beautiful country ....many of us think that why there Bhutan didn't have any skyscrapers ....bcz they did not demolished Thier natural beauty.......hill, forest.....❤️ Love Bhutan 🇧🇹 from India 🇮🇳

    • @ciprianbadau9842
      @ciprianbadau9842 Před 3 lety +3

      I did not think why they don't have skyscrapers, as no one ever demolished an entire hill to build skyscrapers, lol.

    • @clu7chbae132
      @clu7chbae132 Před 3 lety +5

      And no border too
      We dont have borders
      Indian and Bhutans love 💘🌚

    • @Quotenwagnerianer
      @Quotenwagnerianer Před 3 lety +3

      Of course there are skyscrapers in Bhutan. They build monastery's on them.
      Other people call them "mountains". ;)

    • @carolinegonsalves9150
      @carolinegonsalves9150 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Quotenwagnerianer Queen

    • @ThatSB
      @ThatSB Před 3 lety

      Its because they dont have money

  • @SnowTiger45
    @SnowTiger45 Před 2 lety +128

    Not just a great pilot, but a damn good tourist guide as well. He knows all the best landmarks throughout the trip.
    In fact, he ought to broadcast to the passengers throughout the flight. He'd be super popular.
    And what a spectacular approach to a runway. Yahoo.

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 Před 2 lety

    Well, we see the national happiness quotient is high, graciousness on both sides. Well done, Sam ! Thanks for taking us on this flight !

  • @chrishan9138
    @chrishan9138 Před rokem +1

    That approach and landing was spectacular. What a pilot.

  • @lordtona010
    @lordtona010 Před 4 lety +1596

    No wonder they are just 8 certified pilot to fly to these country. Respect hat off

  • @AlexWong
    @AlexWong Před 5 lety +333

    Sam, you had the best seat on the plane! Enjoy Bhutan! Thank you for sharing your experience!

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  Před 5 lety +23

      I was very lucky and really wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to document the whole flight.

    • @baybayonsincanada4474
      @baybayonsincanada4474 Před 5 lety +2

      While not a comfortable seat nor place on a plane, I agree this being the best seat having experienced the same. The landing part is just amazing! Thank you Mr. Sam!

  • @michaelkaercher
    @michaelkaercher Před 8 měsíci

    That Captain and Crew is doing a fantastic job. Great airmenship.

  • @soumyadipdutta5560
    @soumyadipdutta5560 Před rokem

    Sam you won our heart, always be so kind, world has lack of kind people. Kudos to that Pilot, the way he explain is just extraordinary.

  • @slobodanreka1088
    @slobodanreka1088 Před 4 lety +134

    10:34 "You can see the airfield just now -- now you can't see it. You see the airfield only at the last minute."
    Such a comforting thing for a pilot to say.

  • @Charvak-Atheist
    @Charvak-Atheist Před 4 lety +100

    I spent 2 years of my childhood in Bhutan including studying in Bhutanese school.
    That was most beautiful period of my life.
    Thanks Bhutan

    • @daleval2182
      @daleval2182 Před 3 lety

      Make money, then return, life is too short, to not lo e where your happiest, I'm not rich, but I live on the land that I'm my happiest

  • @reachbad
    @reachbad Před rokem +2

    Have seen this video a few times before, each time I enjoy watching. Thanks to Cpt Chenga, his description of the terrain and beautiful way of piloting makes all the difference. Compliments to the entire crew and the scenic country.

  • @felichia808
    @felichia808 Před rokem

    Amazing piloting!
    Bhutan! Beautiful country ❤️
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @sayanshit531
    @sayanshit531 Před 3 lety +751

    Have you ever seen mt everest?
    Pilot: offcourse, I see daily, from my window

  • @mujjuuu
    @mujjuuu Před 4 lety +329

    That pilot is one of the most professional pilot that I have ever seen man that approach angle doe

    • @YouStillNeedToSleep
      @YouStillNeedToSleep Před 4 lety +4

      He seems to know every pointy mountain. He knows the area well. LOL

    • @fahrenheitfahrenheit2799
      @fahrenheitfahrenheit2799 Před 4 lety +4

      Pilot very experienced. I am scared to even imagine , how’s going landing in bad weather condition.

    • @anonymouse7379
      @anonymouse7379 Před 4 lety

      @@fahrenheitfahrenheit2799 I don't think they allow flights in bad weather

    • @AmineMecifi
      @AmineMecifi Před 4 lety +3

      @@fahrenheitfahrenheit2799 It's a VFR only approach and departure. Actually they don't have a published SID. They need to fly visual to leave the airport area.

    • @evs251
      @evs251 Před 3 lety

      He's not following sterile cockpit rule so I wouldn't say the most professional

  • @stryke325
    @stryke325 Před rokem +1

    Probably one of the most skilled pilots I’ve seen to date.

  • @godwillpulesnr9635
    @godwillpulesnr9635 Před 2 lety

    This is the best ever Captain. Very relaxed and calm. Salute Captain. Thanks

  • @evadevries2952
    @evadevries2952 Před 5 lety +528

    Blazing through canyons at 1000ft, no airport in sight, and the Capt is pointing out monasteries. That's one cool Cat.

    • @sadiaadil6423
      @sadiaadil6423 Před 5 lety +16

      Ikr? As someone who is phobic to flying,I wudnt be found flying into Paro,ever.If I were,I would be sedated and tied to the last seat on the plane to keep everyone else calm 😑.If I were to fly over this terrain conscious,I think I would have to be peeled off the seat upon landing...would be hanging on to seat 😑

    • @bloom6124
      @bloom6124 Před 5 lety +2

      @@sadiaadil6423 Showboating

    • @randyporter3491
      @randyporter3491 Před 5 lety +10

      Well said Eva ! It’s like he’s in a blind canyon, under 1000ft, going 200 mph and saying “Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, if you look out the right, you’ll notice the third of five monasteries and then immediately on our left you’ll see monastery four, high on the mountain.....” LOL! 😂🤣 I guess the prayer worked, because he was cool as a cucumber.

    • @quickdeuce
      @quickdeuce Před 5 lety +6

      My thoughts exactly. As they said, a pilot MUST be Captain with 10 or more years experience or they're not allowed to fly into that airport. Most ecellent and WOW, what a wonderfuly beautiful country. I wish I could visit there and of course I would want no other than Captain Chenga as the pilot of the aircraft I was on.

    • @pushpushlambert8079
      @pushpushlambert8079 Před 5 lety +2

      And that ain't no Cessna ....

  • @ddb5736
    @ddb5736 Před 4 lety +267

    This was amazing. Both the landing and the extremely friendly attitude of this incredible pilot. Wish more people were like this.

  • @sajeevkumar3057
    @sajeevkumar3057 Před měsícem

    Nepal... and Bhutan.... People's.... Are very brave on wheels..... They are our best neighbour's,..... From, INDIA.... NAMASTE.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @oldschoolgaming4303
    @oldschoolgaming4303 Před rokem +1

    Appreciatin' all the great pilots out there ! Appreciatin' all the works and dedication for aviation, it's never an easy job.. Salute !

  • @wiranurmansyah
    @wiranurmansyah Před 4 lety +2281

    10:52 Landing checklist : Pray 🙏🏻

  • @harshsharma1741
    @harshsharma1741 Před 3 lety +1452

    Pilot has upsc level mountain knowledge

    • @ayushbisht5510
      @ayushbisht5510 Před 3 lety +22

      God level

    • @VinayGowda
      @VinayGowda Před 3 lety +11

      Lol I was also upsc aspirant once so I can correlate 😄😄😁😀

    • @thlamuana2526
      @thlamuana2526 Před 3 lety +2

      Hahahaha That's very relatable

    • @SHIVAMTIWARI-eu1xh
      @SHIVAMTIWARI-eu1xh Před 3 lety +1

      😅😅

    • @sudiptaadak7712
      @sudiptaadak7712 Před 3 lety +27

      I loved how he folded his hands towards his holiness (LORD BUDDHA/RINPOCHE/I dont know). This gratitude of the bhutanese people towards their culture sets them apart from the rest of the world.

  • @SanAbey6851
    @SanAbey6851 Před 2 lety +4

    I have experienced this exiting flight. In June 2005
    I flew from New Delhi to Paro via Kathmandu. Golden memories....

  • @stonecold5373
    @stonecold5373 Před rokem

    those mountains are just majestic. takes your breath away

  • @alltvkahitano2547
    @alltvkahitano2547 Před 4 lety +113

    These pilots are the best in the world. Only those with special skill and ability can fly to this mountainous area. Good job Bhutan.

    • @judd_s5643
      @judd_s5643 Před 4 lety +1

      It’s a different skill set. These guys are no different than Alaskan Bush pilots except they do it with very big planes.

  • @ibrahimdiiriye2180
    @ibrahimdiiriye2180 Před 4 lety +218

    The pilot deserve double paid for his career and tour guiding

  • @flapjackson6077
    @flapjackson6077 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That captain is a boss! Perfectly executed landing!

  • @michelleli4233
    @michelleli4233 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the videos!❤

  • @Thegaoat
    @Thegaoat Před 4 lety +198

    The birds eye view at the end really put into perspective how dangerous it was!

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87 Před 3 lety +232

    what in insane approach!! literally snaking through the valleys and dont see the runway until last minute. incredible skill and courage by pilots

    • @MirkoReckhard
      @MirkoReckhard Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, I was thinking, where is that runway?

    • @astev52
      @astev52 Před 3 lety +2

      That's exactly what I was thinking, that was just insane! Incredibly impressive.

    • @tima.478
      @tima.478 Před 2 lety +1

      @@astev52 As a CH53-E crew chief In the Marines, we called this, "surfin' & turfin' "

    • @nelenele246
      @nelenele246 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tima.478You can hover, so it's easy for you... But with the comercial airline it's a different story.

    • @tima.478
      @tima.478 Před 2 lety +2

      @@nelenele246 yeah, it's def a different story for fixed wing...

  • @432b86ed
    @432b86ed Před 2 lety +35

    The snow blowing off the peak of Mt. Everest was incredible to see. The results of global warming that the captain pointed out were discouraging to hear.

    • @Bigfoothawk
      @Bigfoothawk Před rokem +2

      Well he's a pilot not a climatologist

  • @rajeshrivankar1401
    @rajeshrivankar1401 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful..cool n calm ..captain n stff ..video grapher ..people ..Paro..airport..Bhutan country...Himalayas..peaceful religious place.. God bless u all

  • @matejak1234
    @matejak1234 Před 4 lety +1607

    This pilot flies a few meters above the mountains and talks about monasteries.
    ...
    Meanwhile: You're not allowed to talk to a bus driver

    • @emmanuelnkwenti3978
      @emmanuelnkwenti3978 Před 4 lety +14

      🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

    • @chrisding1976
      @chrisding1976 Před 4 lety +47

      I mean you aren’t gonna see much unexpected things, and less immediate problems, such as needing to stop very quickly, but I see what u mean 😂😂😂

    • @yeghigz5176
      @yeghigz5176 Před 4 lety +1

      Hahahahhhhahahaha

    • @victorchebon9462
      @victorchebon9462 Před 4 lety +2

      😁😁😁😁😁

    • @shankysays
      @shankysays Před 4 lety +9

      Even I was surprised. They shouldn't be giving diving tours while doing such a dangerous job

  • @ravisingh-wp1lc
    @ravisingh-wp1lc Před 5 lety +62

    Our brothers from Himalayas, what a beautiful country and lovely people it has.. respect ✊ to Bhutan 🇧🇹. Thanks Sam for showing one of the exiting journeys..

    • @killerdove123
      @killerdove123 Před 5 lety +2

      ek baar jaa ke aa ja bhai.. bahut ache log hai wahan ke

    • @ravisingh-wp1lc
      @ravisingh-wp1lc Před 5 lety

      Ja aaya bhai .... and I loved it , it’s so lovely and people are very nice ..

  • @RyngKatBaDPhiTogetherwithYou
    @RyngKatBaDPhiTogetherwithYou Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love the capt attire, white shirt and yellow tie that's matching as always.

  • @kabirsmusica
    @kabirsmusica Před rokem +1

    The crew members were amazing and bhutan as well. Love from India❤️

  • @jjustyyn_2335
    @jjustyyn_2335 Před 5 lety +213

    I’d give the pilot a huge round of applause after this flight!

  • @olliemakesvideos125
    @olliemakesvideos125 Před 5 lety +943

    *when you're sitting in first class and you see the pilots praying on approach*

    • @appletree8441
      @appletree8441 Před 5 lety +19

      Taa. There's a locked DOOR

    • @naelsworld
      @naelsworld Před 5 lety +50

      Jason No fucking way! Thank you Susan none of use were aware of that!

    • @olliemakesvideos125
      @olliemakesvideos125 Před 5 lety +8

      Jason Damn son, thanks for the info! I thought the plane had a toilet stall door...

    • @Northernliiights
      @Northernliiights Před 5 lety +10

      @Slikz Certi Ever heard of a joke? They dont have to be 100% realistic...

    • @timv778
      @timv778 Před 5 lety +1

      Slikz Certi I laughed

  • @fairyprincess911
    @fairyprincess911 Před rokem +4

    Loved the entire video. I really liked the pilot view and the captain is amazing😻🤲🏾

  • @christianperrier
    @christianperrier Před 3 měsíci

    I just went on your video after looking for other videos related to Bhutan. Reminded me my own trip to that country (a quite complicated trip from Paris, France) where I stayed for a few days for a local event about Free Software back in 2006. It's like 17+ years from now and I still remember each and every detail of that amazing trip. I still amazingly proud of having this privilege back then. And, for what's is worth, I had a les impressive landing and takeoff as we were in coulds......but I remember going to Paro for one of the days I was there....and enjoy watching planes landing and taking off with a local fellow who knew the Right Spot to witness this. Thank you for this nice trip from Katmandu to Paro (I came from Bangkok instead of Katmandu, so the flight was much longer and less enjoyable as we were much far away from the 8000m peaks. I could only see very briefly the Gangkhar Puensum (highest point of Bhutan and the highest unclimbed moutain in the world). I hope you enjoyed all of your trip to Bhutan and not only the flight...:-)