Lukla landing - cockpit view

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3 жыл бұрын

Come for a ride into Lukla, Nepal!
We are taking cargo - food and drink, up to Lukla for the many trekkers making their hike to Base Camp or attempting to summit Mt. Everest.
This flight departed from Ramechapp, as that's closer than Kathmandu, and has road access. Those needing supplies will have it trucked into Ramechapp and we fly it to Lukla. It's a lot cheaper than having flown direct from Kathmandu.
It is a lot of fun flying amongst the Himalayas (on a good day!) and the views are amazing!
Note: This flight is pre covid
Huge thanks to Capt. Sudhan KC for help with this video!
Enjoy!

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@dustinkeller2215 7 ай бұрын

Such a crazy approach. I am a pilot myself and i felt goosebumps by watching this. You literally fly towards a wall of mountains, you have to fly an increased approach speed because of the altitude and you know at a certain point, that the landing has to be made no matter what, no chance to initiate a safe go around a few miles from the treshhold, crazy. 100% respect.

@Flyingzypher Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best landing videos on Lukla in this platform. Finally, a real pilot sharing his experience and calmly going through the process of flying to this airport. With so many bogus videos on Lukla around on KZfaq, it's refreshing to find one that's not. It's almost criminal that KZfaq does not promote this as often. Please make a follow on video dispelling the mythical status of flying there and bring some sanity to this discussion.

@JimboBurgess Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words 🤠

@alexandrugheorghiu3439 3 жыл бұрын

"This is a cargo flight with beer and noodles, yeah, they don't clap" :)) Made my day haha

@johnmeye 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too🤣

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@DW-ft3sd Жыл бұрын

A guy on Reddit posted this and this is one of the very best Lukla landing vids I've seen. No drama, no ego, just "here we are and here we go."

@JK-tj6ie Жыл бұрын

Lukla isn't just a simple landing, it's a life changing decision

@adityasundar324 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the local flights in Nepal. It involves a lot of skill and experience to handle aircrafts in high altitudes surrounded by even higher mountains.

@OrionRox 3 жыл бұрын

Came from 74 Gear's channel. Thank you sir! This is by far the most detailed explanation of landing in the Lukla, amazing job. Keep going and fly safe!

@JimboBurgess 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, appreciate the kind words!

@vynderma 2 жыл бұрын

I flew in to Lukla in 1983. Even more thrilling was the take off as the plane dropped a bit after it left the runway. I could see the remains of planes that had crashed in the valley below. I met Hillary in Kumjung where he was building a school and joked about the crashed planes I saw. I didn’t know that his wife and daughter perished there a few years earlier.

@sailaab 2 жыл бұрын

🥺🙂

@davidmacpherson8710 Жыл бұрын

I flew into Lukla in 1979 and there were the remains of three aircraft.

@davidmacpherson8710 Жыл бұрын

Small correction. Hillary's wife Louise and his youngest daughter Belinda were killed in a plane crash less than a mile after taking off from Kathmandu on the way to Phaplu. The NZ pilot was reckless and failed to do a pre-flight. Tragic.

@gregbernstein6430 Жыл бұрын

Flew into Lukla 1999

@MatijaErceg 3 жыл бұрын

Your narration and visual markup is absolutely superb

@JimboBurgess 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it 👍

@johnmatthew5392 Жыл бұрын

He is not narrating, it seems to be outsourced 😂

@PorkChopJones Жыл бұрын

The view through the cockpit windows is so very surreal like going back in space and time with it's breath taking views. Many people are seeing this for the first time as I am. This is stunning!

@spikespa5208 Жыл бұрын

Interesting that the runway is so small it's hidden by the canopy post until the last moment. Fantastic video.

@joshmoore6165 3 жыл бұрын

"beer and noodles don't clap" that took me a minute...

@terryc47 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jimbo. Certainly impressive scenery. Love the cockpit views in full screen on TV

@CreatorMusicTV 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video, I'm privileged to have been to Nepal a number of times, have extended family there. It's a truly amazing country with equally amazing people. I really loved your detailed video, thank you.

@hakan737 3 жыл бұрын

I know how is dangerous to land and takeoff from Lukla but when I watch a landing from cockpit, still I am keeping my breath!...you are the choosen one as pilots...Hats off to all of you...have a safe takeoff and landing.

@tjgwynn5942 2 жыл бұрын

My husband is a charter pilot in Canada who has flown all over western Canada in to some remote places in the Rockies & I thought that was tricky! This is amazing & well narrated! Amazing view! I will pass on a trip to Lukla - I don’t enjoy flying all that much!

@sailaab 2 жыл бұрын

Haha😊 oh but you must (try).. you'd enjoy. (ummm.. let sir not be in the crew and have him accompany you as a passenger. So that ALL of you/family can cherish it). Else him flying you in the Rockies or here in South Asia... might lead to taunting or teasing.. should it not go 100% as expected. . . Yes, I too am a lot nervous whenever a near dear one is on a flight or I myself have to...

@ChrisM541 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic, unique video! Huge thanks for taking us along, and yeah, that turnaround time is certainly short!

@sky173 2 жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME! Thank you for sharing this incredible experience. It's my dream to visit here one day. Thanks for sharing.

@girlfriday1299 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! What an amazing flight experience! Thank you for taking us on this journey!

@williamaylmer2194 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that thanks. My local DZ, Irish Parachute Club operates a PAC 750 the past few seasons. She was delivered from NZ after a refurb, skydive conversion etc. STOL/ climb capabilities make it a popular choice for DZs but I can that it's an ultra versatile aircraft.

@matsskog3583 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best Lukla-films I,ve seen!

@universalsaltcompany8846 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thank you. Been there and boy, what a trip. Lovely to see what a pilot goes through

@donnyazoff980 7 ай бұрын

I think this is the best aircraft video I have ever seen. The narrative was so interesting and informative, thank you very much for posting!!!

@wootle 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid! Just discovered your channel thanks to the YT algorithm which for once did something right. Thank YOU for NOT using music, no really thank you for not doing that! So many other aviation vids wrecked with music. Great narration, and of course your professionalism makes this whole thing look easy but we well know its not. Subbed!

@bigsky1970 9 ай бұрын

I've seen a handful of videos on landing at Lukla and yours stands out as the best one. You make it look easy, but I am sure it's challenging every time for you making that trip. Hats off to you and safe travels, sir!

@melodicsenior 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enthralling, thanks for that window into your world.

@1921ewpeter 2 жыл бұрын

This landing is awesome cool ! What a great pilot ! I watched the video now 3 times in 2 days. Thank you very much !

@chilarai1 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic job you have! Kudos and thanks for you great flight videos.

@38911bytefree 2 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous view. Thanks for all the detail.

@skintslots 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly detailed video showing how quickly that airstrip seems to come into view from the cockpit. Beautifully shot and narrated too. Thanks to your comments in the 74gear section I found this video. Nice job.

@JimboBurgess 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words

@michaelstanley6947 2 жыл бұрын

That's a really great vid. Excellent narration and highlighting of the instruments etc. thanks!

@professorsogol5824 2 жыл бұрын

I flew into and out of Lula in the early '80s in a Twin Otter. The strip was gravel then, and the door between the passenger section and the flight deck was open. it was almost as exciting as landing in Ketchikan Alaska in a Truman Goose before the airport was built; we landed on the water, sploosh!

@sapodesorte5355 Ай бұрын

A wonderful flight commentary for a remote part of the planet. A place that seems to make you want to now visit one day!

@farchmarch7043 3 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful job and dream of the man kind, fly safe, congrats for the video, comments and professionalism.

@lauriewise6271 Жыл бұрын

thanks for taking us on this flight and explaining everything .Was great

@tomhutchins7495 3 жыл бұрын

That's quite a runway: pilot makes it look easy here but I bet it's anything but. From the look of that cliff ahead a go-around must be quite a hair-raising proposal. But what amazing scenery.

@sailaab 2 жыл бұрын

True that

@ryandorn7831 Жыл бұрын

Watched this a whole bunch of times! Great flying sir - top of your game.

@aumkarsatavase454 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing flight with such great narration sir!

@keithmoore8429 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

@tyrionlannister6769 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Jimbo describing the flight & approach. That Eeen-Zeed Eeeekscent...!

@terrythekittieful 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Jimbo. Trust an Aussie to get us all down safely. Have been watching lots of Lukla videos (landings, takeoffs and accidents) during this bloody Covid pandemic, but this might well be the best of the lot. Excellent coverage and commentary.

@JimboBurgess 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, appreciate it! I'm from the East Island 😁🇳🇿👍

@terrythekittieful 3 жыл бұрын

@@JimboBurgess Ha!, Ha!, I couldn't detect a Kiwi accent, so I assumed,...apologies.

@raydearie9805 3 жыл бұрын

came here from your comment on 74gear great videos jim! "beer and noodles dont clap" :D

@Huddison 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see this landing in RL; one of my all time favourite airports in MSFS 2020!

@sorrowinchrist3387 2 жыл бұрын

MSFS is too easy real life harder!

@sailaab 2 жыл бұрын

Sorrowful sheep 😅👍🏼👌🏽

@MrDeanonline 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing :) I hope more is coming.

@captainmotorsickle5900 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. I was always curious to see how exactly the procedures are for Lukla and it turns out it's very similar to the flying I do here in Papua as well. Although the strips I fly to don't tend to be as busy as what you've got in Lukla. As you rightly said this is some of the most rewarding flying you will ever do. Keep up the good work. And safe travels.

@MrRanawari 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this a lot. Thanks for posting. Greetings from México. 🇲🇽👍

@sanborns 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on piloting skills! Thanks for the video.

@djanitatiana 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant vid! Bit of a departure from the usual white-knuckled screaming Twin Otter yanking down the handbrake! Great explanation - thanks.

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 3 жыл бұрын

Thought provoking and very informative talk through Mate. Thank you!

@dustyjoe71 2 жыл бұрын

Love the narration, from the technical to the philosophical. I gave it a go on MSFS, easy settings of course.

@fredboeing6307 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video ans for sharing your experience! I admire your skills. You are a lucky man 😁

@robertleewhitt6241 Жыл бұрын

That was a nice full stall landing you could hear the stall warning horn going off at the perfect time very good !

@TalentedDilittante 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU ! . . . A wonderful experience. Your narrative is much appreciated--indispensable..

@normanbrunt2053 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video - great stuff. I'm sure it's true about discipline and flying going hand in hand.

@richardcatalinajr.369 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular. Great job! The narration was educating, for sure.

@roadrelics8162 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! This video is fantastic ! Thank you so much for sharing !

@yanivorbach7518 3 жыл бұрын

great video. thanks for the insight. I love this plane!

@slavistoyanov432 3 жыл бұрын

'Landed' here after some unfortunate crash video at Lukla in 2019. Glad to see you made it safely.

@alexanderwingeskog758 3 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@markcrisp8279 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, really enjoyed never seen this airport what an incredible approach. Stay safe my friend.

@grahamladeda8495 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for all your hard work.

@koala2052 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for this unique insight in the details of landing at this epic site... ablolutely great video...

@Gabriel60FT 8 ай бұрын

De los mejores videos que he visto acerca de aterrizajes en Tenzing-Hillary(LUKLA) .... impresionante y formidable la tranquilidad con que lo haces. Sin duda tienes muchísima experiencia con aviones STOL y en zonas como esta.

@blairguinea6811 2 жыл бұрын

Great narrative Jimbo !, great flying too............you certainly get around. Must be that number 1 pilot.............thank you Sir

@merc340sr 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always fascinated by the location of this airport. I haven't been able to land there on my Flight Simulator yet,...loll....Navigating through the mountains to find Lukla airport is no small feat...neither on FSX nor in real life I would imagine...

@BradTheThird 3 жыл бұрын

Came here from the recommendations. Everyone else is saying where they came from... Anyway, it's a shame you can't stay there longer than five minutes. I would be in awe of the sights around me. Just the sight of the snowcapped mountain in the background after the plane had come to rest is fascinating.

@robslocombe3955 3 жыл бұрын

Jimbo, thanks for sharing - great video!

@King9king 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff . Pure gold. Please upload more

@flyingmortgageman 2 жыл бұрын

Just ticked 1 of my bucket list off and passed my Lapl a few days ago. After watching your video I just added anouther to the list. Would love to sit in the Right seat flying into Lukla. Great video best I have seen into there. Nice and relaxed, informative and factual.

@JimboBurgess 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats mate! 🍻 Great feeling isn't it?! I hope you get to tick that one off your list too, there are some spectacular views when the weather is great 👌🗻

@biponacci 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff. Quite a gem this channel.

@kilicsami 3 жыл бұрын

Came from Kelsey video from your comment... nice one captain 👊🏻

@alexx8708 3 жыл бұрын

what an amazing approach and landing! good job 👍🏻

@flatspin7 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.... glad I stumbled across it!

@Shadia124goodnight 3 жыл бұрын

Also came from Kelsey’s channel! Thank you so much for uploading these videos, so well explained and very enjoyable! Always happy landings ✈️🙌🏻

@robertcoleman4861 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful flying thank you & stay safe cheer's bob.

@886014 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for some great memories of Lukla

@shapathtandon1804 3 жыл бұрын

Damn Captain Jimbo is so awesome. I have flown in Dornier and Twin Otters previously and every time I get so scared, the plane is always vibrating extremely, turbulence is maximum (in Dornier as per my experience), and the extreme turns and bents that always require a deep breath. But I think if my flight commander is Capt. Jimbo, I might be little calm. BTW, the flight video is awesome. I imagined huge claps and screams after your landed :) .

@spikespa5208 Жыл бұрын

The applause would be from the folks on the ground. "The beer is here!"

@sm6fie 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was really a cool video. Very nice, interesting and calm comments also. Good job!

@gibbodub247 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video!

@jakew9887 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks for your step by step explaination as you made your landing.

@JoseCampos-eu3ix 2 жыл бұрын

Só a paisagem paga a viagem e o eventual risco de voar até Lukla. As paisagens do Himalaia que eu vi não serão nunca esquecidas por mim e serão guardadas em minhas lembranças desse glorioso Nepal.

@kvom01 Жыл бұрын

I flew in once and out twice. Thanks for the memory.

@ivanriverooo 2 жыл бұрын

That was much enjoyed! Unemployed cabin crew with tons of flying knowledge and theory and love for the world. This is sick. This is like take offs past V2 only for landings. It's psycho stuff, you have no choice past the threshold.

@tedthoman6580 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your excellent presentation !

@trstquint7114 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very nice video about a very skilled pilot...

@ytdlder 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome explaining and encircling stuff on screen; very nice!

@GayorgVonTrapp Жыл бұрын

That is a superb video. Absolutely outstanding clarity and explanation. Brilliant upload.

@johnsenetto7935 Жыл бұрын

Amazing some of the places to fly into and out of.

@stevehoge 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning, professional presentation!

@aronchas 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from México City, from a fellow pilot. Great video

@edenstyle7 3 жыл бұрын

I love the measured presentation style of your videos.

@TonyStagge Жыл бұрын

Bravo! Great landing and great vid. I've long wanted to see this.

@nucupanzaru9609 Жыл бұрын

Wooouuu... super video! 👍👍 Love and 🧘! Da, apreciez postarea! Sunt multe de învățat! Mă regăsesc! Un gând bun! A good thought! 🧘

@ashersharif6264 11 ай бұрын

Tremedous flying. God always keep those flyers safe

@johndoyle4723 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have landed here a few times, first time in 1992, it was just a dirt strip, no tarmac, no buildings, I got stuck there for 4 days waiting to fly out. We flew in on a twin otter, very scary flight, and very bumpy landing with dust and stones flying everywhere. last time, a few years ago it was tarmac and much better organised, still chaotic, but organised chaos.

@JimboBurgess 2 жыл бұрын

That would've been an amazing experience 🙌

@brunofelipebrz Жыл бұрын

Acho incríveis esses vídeos desse aeroporto.

@moviemad56 3 жыл бұрын

Also from Kelsey's channel! LOL :D Thanks so much for pronouncing "Nepal" correctly.

@afrock1000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and as mentioned by other great narration. Would like to see this with an offset camera so that the center windshield post on this machine is not blocking the view on final. All the best.