That’s what you call firm and decisive. Always impressed with the piloting skills in and out of that airport. Smaller than average runways, windy, and right in the middle of a suburban area leaves little room for error.
Can see downtown Chicago along the perimeter of Lake Michigan at 8:37 before banking. This was the busiest airport in the country during the 1940’s-1950’s until O’Hare was completed circa late decade. Thx. Good job!
@@OSTARAEB4 Well said. Short runway and they landed on centerline, in the touchdown zone on speed. A little wing rock at the last second made it a bit tougher but that's how it happens sometimes.
@@timmorris7327 Yeah, NW Indiana resident here who uses MDW if at all possible versus ORD, and that was absolutely typical. Planted it right at the touchdown zone markings. I've been on a couple that came in a little short and that Giordano's sign looked mighty close!
My wife and I were flying into Chicago Midway for our first time. An older gentleman sitting next to us asked if we had ever flown into Midway. We said no. He replied.. "Well,the runway is shorter than most. So the pilots will try and set it down right after they clear the fence." "So sometimes it can be rough." We thanked him for the heads up. Well,talk about a smooth landing?!! He looked at us and said that was the smoothest landing ever! It was!!
Great depiction of a typical MDW landing on 31C. I was on a SWA flight across the aisle from a couple young ladies who apparently didn't waste any time in the airport lounge before boarding--they clearly made good use of their time, if you catch my drift. Neither had ever flown into MDW before, and both actually assumed the brace position as they were certain we were landing short of the runway. They managed to stop hyperventilating by the time they deboarded but were still talking about how close the plane came to the McD's arches on the way to baggage claim, LOL. The old circling approach to 22L was my favorite. Rarely do you get to experience that sort of bank angle that close to the ground.
I'm sure much fun was had by the folks up front on that breezy approach! Love SWA and their no nonsense landings. Any landing you walk away from is a good landing! Thanks for sharing!
The best thing about this channel: NO Political BS that you see on all the other channels. This channel is a nice break from all that garbage! Just Airplane engine noise and turbulence! I am fine with that! This is one of those landings that make you really happy to be back on the ground! I have been flying since I was 3 and even being close to 50, you still never get used to this. Thank you Skylite, Another great video!
You have captured exactly what I try to do with my channel perfectly. I'm not interested in all the drama. I love travel and aviation, and I want everyone else to be able to enjoy it in its purist form. No fluff, or as you put it, political BS. And that's what it's been since day one. Thanks for watching my friend! I appreciate all of that.
May have also been some gust factor to the wind, along with wind shear reported in area, both necesitating keeping the aproach speed a tad higher till touchdown to avoid a stall, add in some likely convective and mechanical turbulence as you near the ground and it makes for a challenging landing.i remember a similar landing at ISP on SWA, next day read in paper a record peak wind gust was reported there right about landing time, a testament to the crews skills- Southwest hires good sticks!
Gotta get that bird down at KMDW! And it’s super important to get it down in the landing zone. Windy, in the middle of a neighborhood and short runways…MDW is a bit more demanding than it looks, especially if you’re high on approach.
Next time you're in a plane looking out at that wing tip, bouncing around 5,6,7 inches...just remember it can flex 17 to 24 feet upward, (depending on the A/C type), and almost as much down before it has a structural failure. 👍
I have landed at Midway I don't how many times. Based upon my experience, this one was middle of the pack. I have had very smooth landings at Midway and I have had much bumpier rides too. When it is that windy, you will sometimes get touchdowns where you really drop onto the runway. That is because pilots want to keep up their speed in case they need to do a missed approach. So they drop the plane onto the runway at the last second. That is also how you land on an aircraft carrier. So bumpy approaches often end with whumps on the runway. And when it happens I joke about how our pilot must have been a navy pilot.
Some fun short runways to land at on SWA include Chicago-midway, Santa Ana, Burbank, and Houston-Hobby. Sometimes it feels like these ex military pilots land like they would on an aircraft carrier and I love it! Nice firm landing to put the 737 down quickly and safely.
Short runway at MDW Every flight is put down and full brakes and reverse thrust. It’s always always the same. These guys really try to make it comfortable for all aboard. Have a great day.
Chicago Midway Airport is the busiest square mile I know of. It never disappoints. This landing here looked to be quite bumpy, and Chicago weather is dynamic.
"Bumpy Bumpy" That was quite funny to hear. I mean I'm sure it was, but it's still fun to listen to all the chatter. I flew into Midway the other day for a layover and it wasn't quite as bumpy, in fact we touched down quite nicely right on the marks. Actually, it was quite a smooth arrival with a nice view of the Chicago skyline, a bit like the one we saw on the final turn in this video, but we came from the east. I actually recorded it so I might put it up here onto UA-cam like you do. Thanks for all the content you pour out! It's all so good, I really appreciate it. :)
So far, kinda neat. The 1st time I've observed lightening & darkening on the wing of the jetaircraft from it's passing through the cloud cover. I Have Always Enjoyed Flying on numerous aircraft--whether commercial--private, Military helicopters. Later airliner jets again helicopters. Never Any Fear..
8:43 Is that the Thornton Quarry there? I think I've seen that a few times flying into Chitown. It looks pretty impressive even from about 2000 feet above.
Convection? All you had to say was Midway and I knew it was going to be fun. I have flown in there twice and have had to do go arounds both times. Welcome to Chicago Chicago
Hi hello can we all appreciate how much work Skylite puts in to make theses videos you rock man/she and keep up the good work and man/she when I try to make a video of landing oh i always shake the camera 📷 so your really good at making the camera 📷 still so good job
Man those windy skies of Chicago sure can be a pain in the neck to maneuver through!!🌬️💨🛬 If that was me I'd probably be a little freaked out with all that shaking.😬😬😵💫😵💫 Awesome views of the surrounding area though.
Kudos to the flight crew! I've flown into MDW many times, my apartment in Chicago was right below the landing route to ORD, they would fly directly over it. But it was obvious they were circling, and for a reason. You know what's scary? Flying in to SFO...😆✌️
Right? And yet there are some people commenting that this was not rough at all, but was in fact, smooth haha. Show me another smooth landing where the flap fairing almost slaps the pavement haha. Thanks for watching my friend. I appreciate it!
@@sla31 I fly planes, although just a single engine but none the less, that was really close to the ground. I can guarantee he landed on the left main gear then the right slapped down. only way you can get that close to the ground with the flap track is to land with uneven wings.
I would say a couple of things. In summer heat, the air is not as dense and this reduces the amount of available lift. He kept socking it to the flap controls and had it pretty much maxed out on final approach. Probably a heavy airplane.
In USS Midway you kind of need to do a firm touch, only a mile long runways in the mid of city and a hump with runway crossings. Southwest has the best 737 pilots from all of the world.
Well, might want to watch again then lol. Roughest if all time? No. But this was far from smooth. The flap fairing almost smacked the pavement the wing bounced up/down so much haha. Thanks for watching my friend!
Beautiful, colorful, "CSP" video production. Observing that 737 wingtip, isn't that a sign that it's a Boeing 737 Max ? Love those puppies, (If it's not SWA, I'm not flying !) . Flay safe ... 👍⭐🙂
Thanks my friend. Assuming CSP here is classic Skylite Productions 😁. And then for the winglet. I assume you mean the split design pointing towards a Max? If so, a split design winglet isn’t a guaranteed tell that it’s a Max. Yes, all Max aircraft have a split winglet, but next generation 737’s can also have them. Next generation 737’s being the 600, 700, 800, and 900. They’re called split scimitar winglets and Southwest, Alaska, United, and Delta all have large portions of their next gen fleets outfitted with them. Thanks for watching my friend!
It may be a routine landing, that doesn't mean it wasn't rough. A landing can be routine and rough. The adjective rough, is used for the actual touchdown during landing, not that it was a rough approach. Thanks for watching.
Any landing you can walk away from is a good one I guess. After that landing they might want to check the landing gear in the wing support system…. because that was not a landing that was a slap down.
One reason my instructor told me to always check the tires on the walkaround preflight, after a non- greaser like that there may be some bald spots on the tires.And after a landing like that hed kid me and say we may have to pay two landing fees.
Not saying that the runways at MDW are too short, but locals tell me they always know which runway is in use by watching vultures flying in circles just beyond the takeoff end of the runway.
That landing was a little rough but after that first hop the pilot got the plane down firmly but safely. I’ve had rougher, most notably in KSAN, KSLC and KDEN
It was firm but otherwise a great landing for Midway. It's clear this pilot was really concentrated on trying to get it down on the main touchdown markers. I'd be willing to bet the first officer was flying this leg. Those -800 haul a## landing there so any kind of crosswind 10kts or greater there pretty much guarantees a sporty arrival in one. That's the reason I only look for -800s or Maxs when going there 🤣 The sad thing is I've had harder landings on Atlanta's much longer runways LOL!
You know what they say... Any landing you wan walk away from, is a good one. At least that's what my instructor told me when I was working on my private license many years ago. I'm not sure the person who later that week bellied a Beechraft Bonanza without the gear deployed would agree haha.
In my experience they’re usually not quite this rough hahah. Where a flap fairing nearly smacks the pavement. But yes, it is more normal to have more firm landings at MDW. Thanks for watching my friend!
My experience over the years is that they’re not usually this rough haha. MDW does indeed have a reputation for firm landings due to the runway lengths, but You don’t usually have a flap fairing almost smack the pavement. Thanks for watching my friend!
Dear Skylite, my name is Kale and I rode ALLEGIANT AIR not too long ago! My request is that you film another Allegiant 320 flight.. they have some new neos!! Keep up the good work!
At 15:06 I caught a quick glimpse of the windsock,indicating the plane was landing into a 16-20 knot headwind..The approach looked a little gusty.It's quite possible that the headwind suddenly decreased, reducing lift , causing the plane to settle quickly onto the runway.
The weather was indeed great. The landing was probably more due to MDW's short runways than the weather. Honestly, this one kind of caught me off guard because the weather was so good. Thanks for watching my friend!
That wasn't even close to being a rough Landing I remember going from sna to DIA early winter there was a delay and I knew something was wrong before my flight took off from John Wayne I didn't want to go but I had to be there tomorrow morning well I took the flight and sure enough when we got to Denver the weather was bad so bad that the plane was rocking so hard everybody was quiet as a mouse except for the babies on board and I'm surprised that we actually landed after we did they close the airport I didn't want to go I had a feeling that was bad
Sounds like a rough flight. I've had some like that that you can see on the channel here. Ones that, even I, with 750+ flights in the last 10 years alone, wasn't sure if we'd make it. Bad thunderstorms were usually the culprit on my flight though. As for this landing, I'll agree the approach was very smooth, however, the landing was not. The rough in the title is in reference to the actual touchdown during landing. So, we can disagree on that part if we have too, but it was a pretty rough one. There was virtually no flare, and the wing bounced back in the air like 5-7 feet when the wheels touched. My cameras are very nice and they do a great job smoothing out rough turbulence and landings, but any time the wing and camera moves around that much with my equipment, it was rough. Thanks for watching!
Not much room to really have a smooth flawless landing bc of how short the runways are. So most of them are gonna be firm. That's also a warning to anyone who has never flow into this airport before.
Yes it was. One of the roughest landings I've had in awhile. My camera does a good job of smoothing things out with it's built in stabilization, but this was a pretty rough one. Thanks for watching man!
Oddly enough, it didn't LOOK Like a rough landing, as the aircraft was going down & down, turning as it approuched the runway. Huh. I still liked the video presented.thank you. by, by....
There's a reason why I don't label many landings as rough or hard. The big problem now is that cameras are so good, that the built in stabilization often makes rough or hard landings look not as bas as they were. Which is great for the pilots haha, but I tend to avoid using those terms. This is one of those instances where I can assure it looks better on the camera than it did in the seat of that plane haha. Thanks for watching my friend!
For a long time I was terrified to fly. Then I read a poem titled "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner", and I've been ashamed to show any fear about flying since. I'm still terrified, but I try to hide it.
That is correct. It wasn’t the roughest of all time; but it was rough enough to be one of the tougher ones I’ve had in the last year or so. The camera, with its built in stabilization, often makes it look smoother than it was. So, if it looks rough on camera, it was 5-10 times worse in person.
Haha. Not even bad. The roll was a few degrees. This can be seen by the wing tip/horizon orientation. Great visibility. Although uncomfortable, not dangerous. Way worse at night with limited visibility, weather, and a low ceiling.
I didn't say there was anything wrong with it. It can be a rough landing and still be fine. There definitely wasn't any butter with this landing though haha.
No, it’s a next generation, 737-800. I assume you’re seeing the split winglets and thinking it’s a Max, but the 800’s can have split winglets too. Also, this is Southwest’s old livery, from 2001…. Well before the Max even existed. I promise, I know what I’m flying haha. This is an 800 😁. Thanks for watching my friend!
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No matter how many times you get into a plane, to me, flying is still a mechanical miracle!
You and me both my friend! Thanks for watching!
I fly planes and I think the same thing!
Yes and I always say a prayer for protection b4 stepping on ..😀🤣🤣👋🏾👋🏾💯
That’s what you call firm and decisive. Always impressed with the piloting skills in and out of that airport. Smaller than average runways, windy, and right in the middle of a suburban area leaves little room for error.
Can see downtown Chicago along the perimeter of Lake Michigan at 8:37 before banking. This was the busiest airport in the country during the 1940’s-1950’s until O’Hare was completed circa late decade. Thx. Good job!
@@OSTARAEB4 Well said. Short runway and they landed on centerline, in the touchdown zone on speed. A little wing rock at the last second made it a bit tougher but that's how it happens sometimes.
Thanks for watching everyone!
I fly in and out of Midway frequently.
I was going to say seemed like a normal Midway landing LoL
@@timmorris7327 Yeah, NW Indiana resident here who uses MDW if at all possible versus ORD, and that was absolutely typical. Planted it right at the touchdown zone markings. I've been on a couple that came in a little short and that Giordano's sign looked mighty close!
My wife and I were flying into Chicago Midway for our first time. An older gentleman sitting next to us asked if we had ever flown into Midway. We said no. He replied.. "Well,the runway is shorter than most. So the pilots will try and set it down right after they clear the fence." "So sometimes it can be rough." We thanked him for the heads up. Well,talk about a smooth landing?!! He looked at us and said that was the smoothest landing ever! It was!!
Haha. Yeah, you got one of the rare, smooth, MDW landings. This is what the gentleman was expecting when he warned you haha. Thanks for watching!
Great depiction of a typical MDW landing on 31C. I was on a SWA flight across the aisle from a couple young ladies who apparently didn't waste any time in the airport lounge before boarding--they clearly made good use of their time, if you catch my drift. Neither had ever flown into MDW before, and both actually assumed the brace position as they were certain we were landing short of the runway. They managed to stop hyperventilating by the time they deboarded but were still talking about how close the plane came to the McD's arches on the way to baggage claim, LOL. The old circling approach to 22L was my favorite. Rarely do you get to experience that sort of bank angle that close to the ground.
Thank God for our pilots and keeping em safe...I enjoyed my in and out and Midway...😀😀👋🏾👋🏾
I'm sure much fun was had by the folks up front on that breezy approach! Love SWA and their no nonsense landings. Any landing you walk away from is a good landing! Thanks for sharing!
The best thing about this channel: NO Political BS that you see on all the other channels. This channel is a nice break from all that garbage! Just Airplane engine noise and turbulence! I am fine with that!
This is one of those landings that make you really happy to be back on the ground! I have been flying since I was 3 and even being close to 50, you still never get used to this. Thank you Skylite, Another great video!
You have captured exactly what I try to do with my channel perfectly. I'm not interested in all the drama. I love travel and aviation, and I want everyone else to be able to enjoy it in its purist form. No fluff, or as you put it, political BS. And that's what it's been since day one. Thanks for watching my friend! I appreciate all of that.
Except you made it political just by saying it. JMO
Strong gusty cross-winds...they did a good job.
8:39 I've been driving over this quarry for years but i never knew how cool it looked from above
It's always fun to see things from the air that you've seen from the ground for years! Glad you could spot that my friend. Thanks for watching!
May have also been some gust factor to the wind, along with wind shear reported in area, both necesitating keeping the aproach speed a tad higher till touchdown to avoid a stall, add in some likely convective and mechanical turbulence as you near the ground and it makes for a challenging landing.i remember a similar landing at ISP on SWA, next day read in paper a record peak wind gust was reported there right about landing time, a testament to the crews skills- Southwest hires good sticks!
Gotta get that bird down at KMDW! And it’s super important to get it down in the landing zone. Windy, in the middle of a neighborhood and short runways…MDW is a bit more demanding than it looks, especially if you’re high on approach.
You guy’s flew right over my old neighborhood!👌😂👍that was smooth!
Next time you're in a plane looking out at that wing tip, bouncing around 5,6,7 inches...just remember it can flex 17 to 24 feet upward, (depending on the A/C type), and almost as much down before it has a structural failure. 👍
The Windy City !
I have landed at Midway I don't how many times. Based upon my experience, this one was middle of the pack. I have had very smooth landings at Midway and I have had much bumpier rides too. When it is that windy, you will sometimes get touchdowns where you really drop onto the runway. That is because pilots want to keep up their speed in case they need to do a missed approach. So they drop the plane onto the runway at the last second. That is also how you land on an aircraft carrier. So bumpy approaches often end with whumps on the runway. And when it happens I joke about how our pilot must have been a navy pilot.
Some fun short runways to land at on SWA include Chicago-midway, Santa Ana, Burbank, and Houston-Hobby. Sometimes it feels like these ex military pilots land like they would on an aircraft carrier and I love it! Nice firm landing to put the 737 down quickly and safely.
Delta used to fly 767’s into LaGuardia and that was definitely a fun takeoff. Like a rocket.
I live in Westchester, Illinois---I fly out of Midway as often as I can.
Thank you for the video----great view as always.
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Thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
love the music that ends your videos. dont change it!
No plans to my friend. I've used that into/outro now for years, and as far as I'm concerned it's part of the SP identity at this point.
Ryanair would be proud ;)
Short runway at MDW Every flight is put down and full brakes and reverse thrust. It’s always always the same. These guys really try to make it comfortable for all aboard. Have a great day.
Chicago Midway Airport is the busiest square mile I know of. It never disappoints. This landing here looked to be quite bumpy, and Chicago weather is dynamic.
Superb resolution! That wing was getting a good workout!
Thanks my friend! Only the highest quality videos here 😁.
"Bumpy Bumpy" That was quite funny to hear. I mean I'm sure it was, but it's still fun to listen to all the chatter.
I flew into Midway the other day for a layover and it wasn't quite as bumpy, in fact we touched down quite nicely right on the marks. Actually, it was quite a smooth arrival with a nice view of the Chicago skyline, a bit like the one we saw on the final turn in this video, but we came from the east. I actually recorded it so I might put it up here onto UA-cam like you do. Thanks for all the content you pour out! It's all so good, I really appreciate it. :)
I appreciate that my friend. I'm glad you are enjoying the content. Plenty more on the way!
So far, kinda neat. The 1st time I've observed lightening & darkening on the wing of the jetaircraft from it's passing through the cloud cover. I Have Always Enjoyed Flying on numerous aircraft--whether commercial--private, Military helicopters. Later airliner jets again helicopters. Never Any Fear..
WOW 😳 that looks alittle roughly!!! Like your videos sir!!! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching man!
I Remember This Clip From A Couple Months Ago With The SAN-MDW Route! You Do Very Good With Keeping That Camera Steady During These Rough Landings!
8:43 Is that the Thornton Quarry there? I think I've seen that a few times flying into Chitown. It looks pretty impressive even from about 2000 feet above.
Convection? All you had to say was Midway and I knew it was going to be fun. I have flown in there twice and have had to do go arounds both times. Welcome to Chicago Chicago
Ooh! I love that turn!
BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE WINDY CITY
We live less than 10 minutes from Midway. Love that part of it, but HATE Midway landings!!!!! Enjoy your vids.
I'm glad you enjoy them my friend! Thanks for watching!
Hi hello can we all appreciate how much work Skylite puts in to make theses videos you rock man/she and keep up the good work and man/she when I try to make a video of landing oh i always shake the camera 📷 so your really good at making the camera 📷 still so good job
Yes sir!
Thanks my friend. I always appreciate the kind words!
Man those windy skies of Chicago sure can be a pain in the neck to maneuver through!!🌬️💨🛬 If that was me I'd probably be a little freaked out with all that shaking.😬😬😵💫😵💫 Awesome views of the surrounding area though.
Kudos to the flight crew! I've flown into MDW many times, my apartment in Chicago was right below the landing route to ORD, they would fly directly over it. But it was obvious they were circling, and for a reason. You know what's scary? Flying in to SFO...😆✌️
San Diego also has a short runway.
Yeah, especially how it looks like you're about to crash into the bay.
It's amazing how close to the ground that outboard flap track nacelle gets
Right? And yet there are some people commenting that this was not rough at all, but was in fact, smooth haha. Show me another smooth landing where the flap fairing almost slaps the pavement haha. Thanks for watching my friend. I appreciate it!
@@sla31 I fly planes, although just a single engine but none the less, that was really close to the ground. I can guarantee he landed on the left main gear then the right slapped down. only way you can get that close to the ground with the flap track is to land with uneven wings.
Great Landing! OK 3 Wire!
I would say a couple of things. In summer heat, the air is not as dense and this reduces the amount of available lift. He kept socking it to the flap controls and had it pretty much maxed out on final approach. Probably a heavy airplane.
In USS Midway you kind of need to do a firm touch, only a mile long runways in the mid of city and a hump with runway crossings. Southwest has the best 737 pilots from all of the world.
Looked smooth to me!
Well, might want to watch again then lol. Roughest if all time? No. But this was far from smooth. The flap fairing almost smacked the pavement the wing bounced up/down so much haha. Thanks for watching my friend!
Nice colors.
Beautiful, colorful, "CSP" video production. Observing that 737 wingtip, isn't that a sign that it's a Boeing 737 Max ? Love those puppies, (If it's not SWA, I'm not flying !) . Flay safe ... 👍⭐🙂
Thanks my friend. Assuming CSP here is classic Skylite Productions 😁. And then for the winglet. I assume you mean the split design pointing towards a Max? If so, a split design winglet isn’t a guaranteed tell that it’s a Max. Yes, all Max aircraft have a split winglet, but next generation 737’s can also have them. Next generation 737’s being the 600, 700, 800, and 900. They’re called split scimitar winglets and Southwest, Alaska, United, and Delta all have large portions of their next gen fleets outfitted with them. Thanks for watching my friend!
Gotta get it on the ground, right? Great spot landing.
Man, I will miss those red flap fairings.
Am I missing a segment of this video? This is a benign, routine landing!
It may be a routine landing, that doesn't mean it wasn't rough. A landing can be routine and rough. The adjective rough, is used for the actual touchdown during landing, not that it was a rough approach. Thanks for watching.
A typical Midway landing!
Any landing you can walk away from is a good one I guess. After that landing they might want to check the landing gear in the wing support system…. because that was not a landing that was a slap down.
One reason my instructor told me to always check the tires on the walkaround preflight, after a non- greaser like that there may be some bald spots on the tires.And after a landing like that hed kid me and say we may have to pay two landing fees.
Great fly! Have you heard Spirit flight landed ATL from TPA was briefly caught fire on the runway? No injuries reported.
I did hear about that. Glad there wasn't any injuries! Although, Spirit probably charged everyone extra after landing for repairs.
I've flown into O'Hare airport before. The pilot didn't kiss the ground.he full on French kissed it . I thought the wings tore off
Few years ago landing in midway and I was praying so loud cause of the IMMENSE TURBULENCE. Several passengers said they became baptized on landing!
Not saying that the runways at MDW are too short, but locals tell me they always know which runway is in use by watching vultures flying in circles just beyond the takeoff end of the runway.
That landing was a little rough but after that first hop the pilot got the plane down firmly but safely. I’ve had rougher, most notably in KSAN, KSLC and KDEN
You’re right, that was a rock hard landing! That hurt my back just watching that!
@@enigmathegrayman2953 Yup
Excellent 👌
Yeah this video can explain the shakness.Becuase its windy where l am.Im not far from Chicago
He definitely came in hot on final.
Yeah short runway + crosswind landing = put that puppy down fast
How did that landing feel for you?
It was rough haha.
It was firm but otherwise a great landing for Midway. It's clear this pilot was really concentrated on trying to get it down on the main touchdown markers. I'd be willing to bet the first officer was flying this leg. Those -800 haul a## landing there so any kind of crosswind 10kts or greater there pretty much guarantees a sporty arrival in one. That's the reason I only look for -800s or Maxs when going there 🤣 The sad thing is I've had harder landings on Atlanta's much longer runways LOL!
You know what they say... Any landing you wan walk away from, is a good one. At least that's what my instructor told me when I was working on my private license many years ago. I'm not sure the person who later that week bellied a Beechraft Bonanza without the gear deployed would agree haha.
Seems a typical Midway landing!!🇩🇰
In my experience they’re usually not quite this rough hahah. Where a flap fairing nearly smacks the pavement. But yes, it is more normal to have more firm landings at MDW. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@sla31 It’s always seem like a crapshoot at Midway. Anyway, good video and you have a new subscriber. I like how you say you are not the star!🇩🇰
Does this plane have the new interior or the older ones?
This one still has the older interior.
Welcome to MDW. Looks like a normal MDW landing…
My experience over the years is that they’re not usually this rough haha. MDW does indeed have a reputation for firm landings due to the runway lengths, but You don’t usually have a flap fairing almost smack the pavement. Thanks for watching my friend!
Coming in and out of MDW is like be attached to a crotch rocket! :)
That was like a Ryanair landing!🤣
was that a bird at 13:31-13:32 - looked like one at .25 speed.
Dear Skylite, my name is Kale and I rode ALLEGIANT AIR not too long ago! My request is that you film another Allegiant 320 flight.. they have some new neos!! Keep up the good work!
I don't fly Allegiant very often. But I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for watching!
At 15:06 I caught a quick glimpse of the windsock,indicating the plane was landing into a 16-20 knot headwind..The approach looked a little gusty.It's quite possible that the headwind suddenly decreased, reducing lift , causing the plane to settle quickly onto the runway.
More likely he avoided float because of the wind and planted it.
Right over the Thornton Quarry 8:30
On these southern MDY approaches, I either look for this huge landmark or the other huge object: Fermi Lab accelerator down in Batavia.
Landing may have been a bit rough, but the weather looked great.
The weather was indeed great. The landing was probably more due to MDW's short runways than the weather. Honestly, this one kind of caught me off guard because the weather was so good. Thanks for watching my friend!
You havn't realized side wind?
@@rolandpokorny2813 I have no idea what that means.
That wasn't even close to being a rough Landing I remember going from sna to DIA early winter there was a delay and I knew something was wrong before my flight took off from John Wayne I didn't want to go but I had to be there tomorrow morning well I took the flight and sure enough when we got to Denver the weather was bad so bad that the plane was rocking so hard everybody was quiet as a mouse except for the babies on board and I'm surprised that we actually landed after we did they close the airport I didn't want to go I had a feeling that was bad
Sounds like a rough flight. I've had some like that that you can see on the channel here. Ones that, even I, with 750+ flights in the last 10 years alone, wasn't sure if we'd make it. Bad thunderstorms were usually the culprit on my flight though. As for this landing, I'll agree the approach was very smooth, however, the landing was not. The rough in the title is in reference to the actual touchdown during landing. So, we can disagree on that part if we have too, but it was a pretty rough one. There was virtually no flare, and the wing bounced back in the air like 5-7 feet when the wheels touched. My cameras are very nice and they do a great job smoothing out rough turbulence and landings, but any time the wing and camera moves around that much with my equipment, it was rough. Thanks for watching!
You made it. Next time...listen to your gut. I have called off work and pre paid trips If I get a gut feeling.
Not much room to really have a smooth flawless landing bc of how short the runways are. So most of them are gonna be firm. That's also a warning to anyone who has never flow into this airport before.
Makes it all the more fun haha.
Must have been windy? Pretty unstable approach, but so good to watch :)
It was stable or he wouldn't have landed.
@@RLTtizME OK.
Nearly a strike @ 13:31
that was "rough"?
Yes it was. One of the roughest landings I've had in awhile. My camera does a good job of smoothing things out with it's built in stabilization, but this was a pretty rough one. Thanks for watching man!
I guess they don’t call Chicago the Windy City for no reason
RIP Highland Park
Oddly enough, it didn't LOOK Like a rough landing, as the aircraft was going down & down, turning as it approuched the runway. Huh. I still liked the video presented.thank you. by, by....
There's a reason why I don't label many landings as rough or hard. The big problem now is that cameras are so good, that the built in stabilization often makes rough or hard landings look not as bas as they were. Which is great for the pilots haha, but I tend to avoid using those terms. This is one of those instances where I can assure it looks better on the camera than it did in the seat of that plane haha. Thanks for watching my friend!
Them pilots ain’t playing winds want play last min pilots like nah not having it
Yes, amazing. How I'd love to take Jules Verne on some banal, average flight.
For a long time I was terrified to fly. Then I read a poem titled "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner", and I've been ashamed to show any fear about flying since. I'm still terrified, but I try to hide it.
hard landing
A rough one for sure. Thanks for watching!
You can always tell when a military pilot is landing the plane L o l
Yep..."USS Midway"...(aka skidway)
I thought it was the game
It's the very good Real Life Simulator 2022. They've made some great improvements since the 2020 version. It had some virus.
@@sla31 yes, virtually no lag
Rough landing??
That is correct. It wasn’t the roughest of all time; but it was rough enough to be one of the tougher ones I’ve had in the last year or so. The camera, with its built in stabilization, often makes it look smoother than it was. So, if it looks rough on camera, it was 5-10 times worse in person.
Haha. Not even bad. The roll was a few degrees. This can be seen by the wing tip/horizon orientation. Great visibility. Although uncomfortable, not dangerous. Way worse at night with limited visibility, weather, and a low ceiling.
I bet ord offers better landings
That is not a "rough" landing at Midway.
You’re wrong, it definitely is. Thanks for watching!
1/10 that’s full on Ryanair
noting wrong with that
I didn't say there was anything wrong with it. It can be a rough landing and still be fine. There definitely wasn't any butter with this landing though haha.
Way too fast!
it's boeing 737 Max 8
No, it’s a next generation, 737-800. I assume you’re seeing the split winglets and thinking it’s a Max, but the 800’s can have split winglets too. Also, this is Southwest’s old livery, from 2001…. Well before the Max even existed. I promise, I know what I’m flying haha. This is an 800 😁. Thanks for watching my friend!
Looked normal to me. If you watch video of the pilot as they are landing, they are pulling on the controls like a cop throttling a crook.