“Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking”
“To your right, is the runway we are landing on…”
Thumbs up not only for the pilot skills but for the cameraman who probably got soaked and froze to get this video.
Aviation is a realm where skill and precision converge to conquer the challenges posed by Mother Nature. A video capturing a Boeing 757 airplane landing sideways in a daunting 40-knot crosswind exemplifies the extraordinary expertise of pilots and the capabilities of modern airplanes. This breathtaking feat, while visually dramatic, showcases the intricacies of crosswind landings and the ability of airplane pilots to navigate even the most adverse conditions.
Airplane crosswind landings are among the most demanding maneuvers in aviation. When winds blow perpendicular to the runway direction, pilots must skillfully counteract the sideways force to ensure a safe touchdown. The crosswind landing of the Boeing 757, caught on camera, is a testament to the fusion of human skill and technological innovation.
Hard to wrap your head around! Experienced similar landing mountain side strip.S.t.o.l. strip,on a good day, frightening!
The stress on the landing gear when landing like this must be enormous.
Love this! Had to do the same thing, first cross-country solo, Cessna 152 with 15 kt crosswind. Still one of my best landings!
Similar to a landing in Guam in 1961 in a 707.