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In reply to the discussion: Airbus A319 Cockpit View of Two Female Pilots Landing at World's Most Dangerous Airport, Paro Bhutan [View all]Bluetus
(290 posts)37. Thanks, I think
I don't know if that makes me feel any safer, making that approach into Paru.
And take-off is no picnic either. They have to circle over the runway to gain enough altitude to get over the mountains.
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Airbus A319 Cockpit View of Two Female Pilots Landing at World's Most Dangerous Airport, Paro Bhutan [View all]
BlueWaveNeverEnd
Sunday
OP
Making it seem like it's a far-fetched, surprising idea that women can fly planes well...
Think. Again.
Sunday
#8
That definitely requires finesse. Those beautiful homes hugging the mountain tops may have
hlthe2b
Sunday
#10
You also need to be certified to use that airport. Not just any airline pilot can go their! n/t
Cheezoholic
Sunday
#36
No way this airport has landing with low visibility/instrument requirements necessary.
peacebuzzard
Sunday
#9
I saw the co-pilot doing that and it almost looked like she crossed herself ('kind of doubt she
hlthe2b
Sunday
#15
that is not a Catholic sign of the cross but it certainly seemed Like a religious ritual.
peacebuzzard
Sunday
#18
I SAID it "kinda looked like she crossed herself" Are we going to get into a religious discussion now?
hlthe2b
Sunday
#20
Important to know: Only around 50 pilots globally are certified to land here (Times of India)
hlthe2b
Sunday
#19
LACK OF RADAR ?? Shouldn't someone be thinking of fixing that sometime soon ?
eppur_se_muova
Monday
#42
Watching the topography/terrain in those videos, I'd wonder how useful radar would be
hlthe2b
Monday
#43
Go ladies. My doc is female. I have no question about women's abilities. Never have.
twodogsbarking
Sunday
#22
I agree, the title makes it seem the amazing part of that landing is that it was done by women.
Think. Again.
Sunday
#25
Today - flying big jets...soon - getting credit cards without a male cosigner.
rubbersole
Sunday
#40