Winair Flight St Maarten to St Barth Cockpit view Amazing Takeoff and Landing

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  • čas přidán 3. 01. 2015
  • Recordings from the cockpit of my flight from St. Maarten to St. Barts recorded with Gopro Hero 4 Black mounted on 2 way Gimbal, Roger Hodge was kind enough to contribute in a small video clip after landing where Roger talks about Twin Otter aircraft. So many thanks to Winair and their skilled pilots, a pleasure to fly with this company.

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  • @Michael-iw3ek
    @Michael-iw3ek Před rokem +22

    I love it that in this plane the props are moved inside the cockpit, that way the pilots can monitor them without having to turn around!

    • @m...6119
      @m...6119 Před 10 měsíci +4

      😂 good one!

  • @serpentcode666
    @serpentcode666 Před 8 lety +38

    The captain wears that glove like a boss

  • @istvanklein
    @istvanklein Před 8 lety +25

    That's one hell of a final approach. Hats off to the pilots.

    • @shaikshakeel3710
      @shaikshakeel3710 Před 7 lety +1

      the driving aeroplane is that not simple but landing is very simple but Sunny do not funny subscribe this words

  • @magiscichoam
    @magiscichoam Před 2 lety +3

    The Captain exudes an experienced based, cool measured command competence of exquisite nicety. The interior ceiling fans add a visual sweetness to the overall excellence of this aviation video. Well done. Bravo!

  • @ericfitzgerald866
    @ericfitzgerald866 Před 7 lety +12

    I like this pilot, his cockpit gestures are great, he knows his plane inside and out, and that was an impressive landing. A+

  • @DJTechno94
    @DJTechno94 Před 3 lety +9

    This captain is so badass he doesn't need props to fly. He is simply using the throttle to control the fan for his badassness.

  • @wtrdogg20
    @wtrdogg20 Před 5 lety +10

    By far, my new favorite aviation video!
    True aviators, piloting a nice Twin Otter... The Captain style, really badass! It is evident all the experience he has flying over the Caribbean, in the real old school way!
    Hope I can take a fly with him as the Pilot!

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 Před 8 lety +6

    Hands on flying like a real pro. Nice landing.

  • @fdesmet
    @fdesmet Před 9 lety +5

    Twin Otter is boss! Awesome video of awesome flight. I could watch this all day long.

  • @Norwegian737Project
    @Norwegian737Project Před 9 lety +101

    Absolutely one of the BEST aviation videos I have EVER seen!! Seeing this video in full-screen is almost like being there! That smile on the captains face after that awesome and smooth landing says it all :) A big thumbs up!

    • @vitorcastro9978
      @vitorcastro9978 Před 9 lety +1

      Vídeo belíssimo, grato! Jean Carlos Oliveira

    • @KurtPanduro
      @KurtPanduro  Před 9 lety +7

      ***** Thank you, Captain Roger is a good pilot and he likes what he does, has flown with him two times, after a period of 337 days, so I am going out and fly with him back to St. Barth and Saba. Glad your the good comments to this video

    • @KurtPanduro
      @KurtPanduro  Před 9 lety +2

      Vitor Castro Grazie

    • @kskraus2262
      @kskraus2262 Před rokem

      Been there. You drop quickly and land at the beach. Sunbathers are totally unfazed.

  • @andrewcarmichael8683
    @andrewcarmichael8683 Před 5 lety +2

    Just starting to view this, and already I get an appreciation for pilots and the knowledge they have, to operate and fly the many different aircraft!

  • @AWOFJR
    @AWOFJR Před 5 lety +2

    I flew about 500 hrs of Twin Otter 300 long ago, I loved this video, thank you! Great crew!!

  • @dayanand1190
    @dayanand1190 Před 8 lety +10

    What a pros. They made it seem like the flight landed by itself.

  • @thunder6076
    @thunder6076 Před 5 lety +5

    Oh my gosh awesome! These pilots rock! Loved every second of this thrilling ride! Awesome awesome pilots!!!

  • @djackman4229
    @djackman4229 Před měsícem

    The Captain and First Officer handle that take-off and landing like absolute bosses. If a crisis arose I am confident both have balls of steel to handle any eventuality.

  • @SoapyHR
    @SoapyHR Před 8 lety +10

    Awesome! That landing was so gorgeous, I simply had to watch it few more times.

  • @ewrcap
    @ewrcap Před 5 lety +12

    I just retired from 35 years of airline flying. This guy is GREAT!

    • @sosaix3545
      @sosaix3545 Před 5 lety

      You didn't think he had too much energy going into his pre-flare? My first instinct was to shoot a go-around.

    • @joerob3449
      @joerob3449 Před 5 lety

      Sosai X if you did that at this airport you would be shooting go arounds until you ran dry of fuel

  • @galaxy7176
    @galaxy7176 Před 5 lety +5

    Great pilot.Fantastic landing at St.Barths!

  • @oppoh739
    @oppoh739 Před 7 lety +70

    it is amazing to think that these two ordinary human beings can function a machine that huge, and the way they function around the cockpit, pressing buttons turning dials. I really respect what they do, can't be easy!

    • @lordoffrog2354
      @lordoffrog2354 Před 7 lety +1

      Harnil Lakha indeed

    • @pathmanathanthiruppathy9224
      @pathmanathanthiruppathy9224 Před 7 lety +1

      Harnil Lakha

    • @kalvink100
      @kalvink100 Před 7 lety +5

      Say what, its only a twin-prop....lol.

    • @bob1117
      @bob1117 Před 7 lety +3

      2 X PT6A-27 engines. :-)

    • @edfromchowderheads1312
      @edfromchowderheads1312 Před 7 lety +4

      m3luk h It's a twin prop, it's not that big of an aircraft in comparison to the big jets. Aside from that it takes a good couple of years to be a fully qualified pilot, and a heck of a lot of money.

  • @gilleslebrun7779
    @gilleslebrun7779 Před 7 lety +5

    Two four-stripe pilots and a Canadian-made aircraft, it's flying in style, man!

  • @rocketeerPM2500
    @rocketeerPM2500 Před 5 lety +3

    What struck me was the easy coordination between pilots during checklist procedures like pre-takeoff, pre- & post-landing and shutdown. A thoroughly professional team with that vital ingredient, they work well together. Excellent video thanks.

    • @craigbmm4675
      @craigbmm4675 Před 11 měsíci

      yup . really smooth team work

    • @adamlury6443
      @adamlury6443 Před 9 měsíci

      Plus they have tons of practice since they are island hopping most of the time they are constantly going through the checklist

  • @PhlyDaily
    @PhlyDaily Před 9 lety +201

    epic mustache and awesome landing! loved this video

  • @davemcguigan218
    @davemcguigan218 Před 5 lety +5

    Great flying by very skilled and experienced pilots!

  • @jojodutta6043
    @jojodutta6043 Před 8 lety +6

    that was the smoothest landing I have ever see

  • @Millerman77
    @Millerman77 Před 5 lety +3

    Blimey that's a crazy approach into St. Barts - and no traffic control on the road below - nuts!

  • @RockerboiProduction
    @RockerboiProduction Před 6 lety +3

    That seems like the kind of pilot I'll be, focused yet chilled. Amazing stuff and in my favorite prop :)

  • @MWM254
    @MWM254 Před 8 lety +2

    That´s a fscinating approach and landing. Especially the final part down the hill, parallel to the road traffic.

  • @LWJCarroll
    @LWJCarroll Před 9 lety +2

    Brilliant video and flight!!..Many thanks to yourself and the crew especially...Laurie

  • @TheBabing
    @TheBabing Před 9 lety +5

    Awesome video. Thanks very much. What a charming Captain

    • @KurtPanduro
      @KurtPanduro  Před 9 lety +1

      Thank you, yes Roger is a charming Captain and very skilled

  • @renebosselaar2198
    @renebosselaar2198 Před 5 lety +4

    The glove on the left hand of the captain.....fabulous! 😂👍

  • @bobd5740
    @bobd5740 Před 6 lety

    Excellent, St Barths is something else. Crazy final approach!

  • @homayoonhakimi533
    @homayoonhakimi533 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this video. Thank you for putting time into recording such an amazing video. I appreciate that

  • @markmnorcal
    @markmnorcal Před 8 lety +10

    Even I got excited during that approach and landing. Damn!

  • @chartphred1
    @chartphred1 Před 8 lety +3

    Best footage of a Twin Otter, just love the sound of those engines... really grunty. Great flying too by some amazingly humble pilots. Well done guys... wish I could have the privilege of flying with you (if I ever win Lotto!).

    • @KurtPanduro
      @KurtPanduro  Před 8 lety

      +David Stewart Hope you win the Lotto, and visiting St. Maarten and not least a flight with Winair to St. Barth, I have booked apartment and airline ticket so the 178 days I am back on St. Maarten and I should certainly out and fly a trip to St. Barth again :-)

  • @NEPExperimental
    @NEPExperimental Před 5 lety

    A pleasure watching these pros at work.

  • @youngavaitor
    @youngavaitor Před 4 lety +1

    Just amazing how detailed these men are the level of professionalism is awesome id love to get one of these early flights just to witness this

  • @MrYosssup
    @MrYosssup Před 9 lety +5

    Beautiful! Great pilots

  • @tomcowden8699
    @tomcowden8699 Před 7 lety +3

    I've been down in that area for months. I don't think there is another place on earth that is more beautiful.

  • @scarpia519
    @scarpia519 Před 5 lety

    This video was a flash back to my piloting days, very cool...it makes we want to fly again....

  • @EpicSauce12345
    @EpicSauce12345 Před 7 lety +2

    Love love love that landing! Coasting in and then BOOM dip it right over the hill and set her down on the tarmac. Brilliant flying

    • @billadams5072
      @billadams5072 Před 6 lety

      Yes, it's incredible... for just a moment one is staring at the concrete runway and black tire marks.

  • @weirdshibainu
    @weirdshibainu Před 7 lety +12

    pilot owns that flight....great job

  • @herimantosuhardi6192
    @herimantosuhardi6192 Před 7 lety +3

    good landing Capt

  • @mmcbey1401
    @mmcbey1401 Před 3 lety +1

    I've flown in Twin Otters many times and really like them. The engine sound is great too.

  • @IANNEIL77
    @IANNEIL77 Před 9 lety +1

    Those propellers in the cockpit sure can move that aircraft pretty fast.
    Absolute top notch video

  • @Karakulimbro
    @Karakulimbro Před 7 lety +45

    Very polite pilot and a great professional :)

  • @LadyFenyx
    @LadyFenyx Před 7 lety +3

    I LOVE this video - the sound is spectacular! ♥

  • @757Spy
    @757Spy Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for this great video! TNCM to TFFJ is one of my favorite xPlane simulator flights and it was great to see this cockpit video! Seeing airspeed and altitude on this approach makes me want to fire up the sim and give it a try. CHEERS!

  • @drewdavis1962
    @drewdavis1962 Před rokem

    Fantastic video! Thanks for posting.

  • @athopi
    @athopi Před 5 lety +7

    Good piloting! I'd have caught my hand in that fan several times!!!

  • @TheAirplaneGuy
    @TheAirplaneGuy Před 9 lety +2

    Nice cockpit view! I gave a thumbs up to this video!!!

  • @g-shack3655
    @g-shack3655 Před 5 lety +1

    There's a man that knows his plane. Joy to watch him hitting all those switches without even looking.

  • @Gesanglehrer
    @Gesanglehrer Před 8 lety +4

    thank you for the trip !

  • @Tom-ig5yv
    @Tom-ig5yv Před 7 lety +6

    very professional pilot .. a one hand landing

  • @Altenholz
    @Altenholz Před 9 lety +1

    The quality is breath taking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @sethregan8734
    @sethregan8734 Před 10 měsíci

    That pilot was as cool as a cucumber landing at the world's 3rd hardest runway. Great video!

  • @Amezz55
    @Amezz55 Před 8 lety +44

    that runway sure is one hell job but the pilot made it look like a regular runway....amazing pilot.

  • @bob1117
    @bob1117 Před 7 lety +10

    Dehavilland DHC 6-300 series twin otter, made in Canada (Bombardier
    Aerospace) Shown in this video is the much older model with analog
    gauges, pre:1998 :-) many airline companies have replaced the older dhc-6 with the Q-400 model with modern technologies and glass cockpit, also made in Canada by Bombardier Aerospace.

    • @MooseKicks1066
      @MooseKicks1066 Před 5 lety

      There are some otters with a glass cockpit, but there is no Q400 variant.

  • @kuhnig
    @kuhnig Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for the wonderful flight - greetings from Germany!

  • @flygwada971
    @flygwada971 Před 9 lety

    Thanks 4 sharing this amazing video. Impressive runway. The Twin Otter19 makes the job with perfection.

  • @oellinas
    @oellinas Před 8 lety +4

    This was a fantastic video all around. Like others mentioned, the camera angles, sounds, exposures are all perfect... but most importantly, watching professionals like this is really a treat. you can tell these guys are so comfortable in this piece of equipment.. it's almost like their just managing the sequencing of their leg movements while taking a walk through the park.. totally natural, automatic, and effortless. thanks for the upload.

  • @Bartee98
    @Bartee98 Před 7 lety +4

    Wow, looks like he used very little thrust reverse when he touched down. That's amazing on that runway.

  • @ericlozen9631
    @ericlozen9631 Před 5 lety

    Everything about this video is just awesome.

  • @skypilot249
    @skypilot249 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic, thanks very much, my first flight in a Twin Otter was from St. Lucia (Vigie) to Union Island and that was even more scary than this one. (in 1989)
    I was searching for such a video because I can now watch my old video tapes , and I have also been in the Caribbean taking videos in a Dash 8, many years ago.
    On the Twin Otter flight by LIAT the pilots also used to wear sort of biking gloves, that was special. No wonder they have to work hard as they usually fly at around 7'000 feet and the weather can be quite challenging.
    For other readers: check the Caribbean and you can still find Twin Otters and other small pro planes doing the hard work at the shortest runways :--)

  • @timheiberger9134
    @timheiberger9134 Před 5 lety +18

    Good Lord that was a sweet landing. He brought that bird down without a glide slope and no ILS. Now that’s flying.

    • @Ba_A
      @Ba_A Před 5 lety

      Practically nose diving steeply down a grassy hill unto a very short runway.

    • @FrankieG202
      @FrankieG202 Před 4 lety

      Why would he need to use the glide slope, he was landing using VFR, visibility was great. It's the same way any other pilot would land on a clear day.

  • @George-fh9zm
    @George-fh9zm Před 5 lety +12

    16:33 Amazing how quickly they came into such a compact area. Pilots seem to be fearless.

  • @javacup912
    @javacup912 Před 8 lety

    Great video. St. Barts landings are always awesome. Great teamwork. Kudos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ChosenWon
    @ChosenWon Před 8 lety

    I agree. A great video. The captain seems like a good sport.

  • @makkahfunwaji4897
    @makkahfunwaji4897 Před 9 lety +7

    Excellent landing

  • @FSAUDIOGUY
    @FSAUDIOGUY Před 9 lety +5

    Smooth!! Great Video, thank you for sharing it with us! :)

  • @blown22
    @blown22 Před 8 lety

    GREAT video!! This pilot knows that airport well, obviously.

  • @klauspendolo1393
    @klauspendolo1393 Před 4 lety

    Those pilots are on another level....I’m full of admiration for their skills. Dam they’re good 👍

  • @cclayhammer
    @cclayhammer Před 8 lety +12

    This is the sharpest video I've seen on CZcams yet!

  • @xav8tr974
    @xav8tr974 Před 5 lety +5

    Oh man ! that was a scary approach and landing handled with cool aplomb by Captain Single-Glove.

  • @philhenzler5308
    @philhenzler5308 Před 5 lety +1

    Love seeing a flight crew working together. Always considered a pilot to be the ultimate professional! I may be biased however as I retired 4 years ago from a 40 yr/20,000 hour flying career ;)

  • @58kenstyle
    @58kenstyle Před 2 lety +1

    That landing never get old, truly insane😱

  • @XXelpollodiabloXX
    @XXelpollodiabloXX Před 8 lety +8

    Holy cow that approach is vicious. I love the 60Hz video.

  • @CristiNeagu
    @CristiNeagu Před 5 lety +35

    That captain has so much experience on this plane he can fly it blindfolded.

  • @musoseven8218
    @musoseven8218 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video, classic DH yoke and cockpit, great views and great flying - those cooling fans look like they could bite though!😄😄😄 I could have listened to more from the captain, fascinating people these types of pilots, very skilled.

  • @maestroquadros
    @maestroquadros Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the amazing ride

  • @scottlich1950
    @scottlich1950 Před 8 lety +18

    Great video!

  • @briannag8964
    @briannag8964 Před 7 lety +9

    The Engines on this aircraft is amazing!

    • @bob1117
      @bob1117 Před 7 lety

      PT6A-27 engines ;-)

  • @danielwentz4898
    @danielwentz4898 Před 6 lety

    That was great watched both men fly and nice takeoff and landing!

  • @rileysmith5868
    @rileysmith5868 Před 7 lety +1

    god that looked gusty on short final. these guys are the guys you want behind the controls absolute cracking job

  • @ZtriDer
    @ZtriDer Před 4 lety +3

    Twin otter is one hell of an aircraft. You can take it down almost everywhere, and with a bit of wind you can almost turn it into a VTOL.
    One of my all time favorite aircrafts. It is a simple, robust and straight forward aircraft without any “bling”. It is a proper tool for a proper pilot.

  • @F-Man
    @F-Man Před 8 lety +22

    That was a pretty damned exhilarating landing!

  • @kd4pba
    @kd4pba Před 9 měsíci

    I don't think that would ever get old.

  • @jasason10
    @jasason10 Před 8 lety +1

    Just did this last July
    Great trip, Had lots of fun
    Thanks for the video

  • @bigstuff52
    @bigstuff52 Před 8 lety +3

    No wild power fluctuations on the captain's landing---smooth transition from approach to landing.

  • @tmcgee6538
    @tmcgee6538 Před 8 lety +3

    Not many people record the pilots doing the engine checks on the first flight of the day like that. Cool to see.

  • @kevinbraden798
    @kevinbraden798 Před 9 lety +2

    Simply put....... these guys are Pro's. Great video.

  • @datni99any1
    @datni99any1 Před 7 lety

    Luv St.Barts!! this was a great video, thanks for sharing!!

  • @jb894
    @jb894 Před 8 lety +6

    Love the flying gloves :P

  • @carlosreyes8274
    @carlosreyes8274 Před 8 lety +7

    Nice landing.

  • @Randolph1999
    @Randolph1999 Před 9 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing, I love to fly and this was a great real world view! =)

  • @softncute100
    @softncute100 Před 8 lety

    Excellent Video & Aviator's Hand On Perfect Performance

  • @asydiak
    @asydiak Před 8 lety +7

    Just amazing, these guys know their affair!!!

  • @mnpd3
    @mnpd3 Před 5 lety +4

    Like the man says, that Otter IS a "short-field and landing beast". Know nothing of it, but it had no roll at all and a damn high climb rate.

  • @finally7664
    @finally7664 Před 7 lety +2

    God bless every pilot in the world what a great people I love you guys "if you ask me to wash your feet at any given time I am happy to do it" what I mean is you give your life to for your passengers you guys amazing 😀 thanks so much for camera man and r

  • @bigtone718
    @bigtone718 Před 9 lety

    awesome video,on of my faves and a more detailed birds eye view of the cockpit and pilots procedures.

    • @KurtPanduro
      @KurtPanduro  Před 9 lety

      Nat Turner Thank you, am pleased you like my video.

  • @skyfivehd643
    @skyfivehd643 Před 8 lety +7

    The pilot made the landing as it was easy ^^ ! Great !