Nepal's Thrilling Mountain Flight - STOL Aircraft Let-410 to Jomsom
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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I flew on Summit Air Let L-410 from Pokhara to Jomsom to discover what makes this flight one of the most challenging in the world. The flight took just 20 minutes at 10,500 feet and flew through a narrow valley passage around two 8,000m mountains (Annapurna and Dhaulagiri) en route. The video highlights flying in Nepal’s rugged and challenging Himalayan terrain.
Jomsom lies on the arid north side of the Himalaya and has operations only in the mornings because of high winds and cloud build-up during the course of the day. The route has seen many fatal accidents, and nearly all due to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) during bad weather. The elevation of Jomsom Airport is 8,976 feet (2,736m) above sea level.
The weather was excellent in the dry season but soon the wind picked up and flight operations between Pokhara and Jomsom were temporarily halted. I managed to explore Jomsom and finally took the last flight back to Pokhara. It was a beautiful mountain flight with the wings flying close to the high mountain terrain.
PILOT here...such an amazing video to watch. These pilots are very brave and skillful to fly such a terrain. Thanks for sharing Sam
ᵀᴴᴬᴺᴷˢ ᶠᴼᴿ ᵂᴬᵀᶜᴴᴵᴺᴳ ᵂᴿᴵᵀᴱ ✍️ ᴹᴱ ᵁᴾ ᴵ ᴴᴬᵛᴱ ᴬ ᶜᴴᴿᴵˢᵀᴹᴬˢ 🎄 ˢᵁᴿᴾᴿᴵˢᴱ ᶠᴼᴿ ᵞᴼᵁ 💕....
This is the guy never afraid of any aviation sector. Thanks for promoting epic travelling in Nepal 🇳🇵. I took my mountain bike to Jomson for a Muktinath ride. It was so epic. 😃
Great video as always Sam. I was only in Pokhara a few weeks ago for commissioning of the VOR for the new Pokhara International Airport. The new terminal is a huge upgrade for Nepal which will allow international travel direct to Pokhara.
Sam - nowhere in the video you mention that this sturdy aircraft (most of it's siblings are still flying in the republics of former USSR, including Siberia) is made by golden hands of plane builders here in Moravia, Eastern part of Czechia: In the town of Kunovice where the factory is located for the past 60 years there is also fantastic airplane museum - maybe you should pay it a visit! But your video is out of this world! In my younger days I've flown Twin Otter in west Nepal out of Nepalganj - then western hub of RNAC (Royal Nepal Airline Corp. of bygone days...) - and still remember the towering mountais flying in the valleys south of Dhaulagiri towards Dhorpatan... Nowhere in the world you fly at 18,000 feet and still have mountains above you on both sides!!!
Nepal is one of the best countries to visit for travelers..
What a bautiful sight Sam...it's cool
Thank you so much Sam..🙏
Wow, it is so beautiful there. I think I am adding Nepal to my bucket list!
❤🎉Well come
Pokhara is about to open their new bigger regional international airport from this January 2023 which will be able to land airbus a320 like aircrafts so therefore this old small domestic airport which can land only aircrafts like ATR72 , is going to be closed . People from India and near by countries can directly fly to pokhara when the airport opens.
UPDATE : it seems the international flight is not going to happen as India keeps refusing to give permission to Nepali airlines companies from flying direct to some cities of India from these new airports. Earlier also they refused to give air route permission to Nepal ariines and other international carriers to fly and land from Gautam Buddha international airport to other countries because it has to fly above indian aerospace. It seems this is also one of the strategy to not allow your neighbour to develop because instead of helping, they keep creating difficulties for Nepal
Wrong, the Tribhuvan International Airport can land planes like A320,A330,B777,B737 etc
@@ispandan He's talking about Pokhara International Airport, not Tribhuvan
@@Idevendrasen oh alright
@@Idevendrasen the term "Old airport" confused me
@@ispandan no bro Nepal have two international airport now pokhara will open 2023 and Nepal have three international Airport Trivbhuwan,, Gautam Buddha international and pokhara regional airport to
Have to visit Nepal 🇳🇵..such breath taking mountains
Another gem Sam after the Lukla flight and helicopter to Everest BC! 😍 I flew from Jomsom to Pokhara in 2018 after doing the Annapurna trek, this video brings lot of amazing memories. It is cool how plane doesn't have to gain any altitude after takeoff from Jomsom, it's downhill all the way to Pokhara 😄 and it is crazy when you think that you are flying in a plane and Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are still over 5 kilometres about you, stunning flight and scenery 🙆♂️
Nepal is definitely one of the best places for interesting and breathtaking trips like the one you had. I’m glad you enjoyed it and had a great time there. Thank you so much for this wonderful video Sam 👍
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You are saying breath taking? definitely yeah! Your fucking airport is life taking go and talk to your government! And tell them to improve it so the tourist would more comfortable to lan here my freind
I flew to Pokhara this year in a Jetstream 41 of Guna Air and I left in a Beachcraft 1900 of Buddha Air...
So this was absolutely special and fantastic and I guess only possible in Nepal.
I also flew in and out of Lukla in 9N-AET. The Plane that crashed shortly after.
The highlight for me was to stand on the Runway at Syangboche, surrounded by Yaks...
Namaste from Germany
Love this Video. Nobody had shown such an excellent and quality video of Jomsom Airport before.
Brilliant! I trekked from Pokhara to Jomson in 1982. Fantastic part of the world.
Wow!! That’s a long time back, it must have been an incredible experience! I’m glad that you made it safely.
In 45 minutes time, I check Twitter in the morning and see how the world has totally changed since Covid. Rude people, shouting, insulting. The world is completely f..ed up. Russia, China, USA, Taliban. Then I watch Sam's channel and see the other world. Peaceful, comprehensive, full of adventure and the shear prettyness of life. Thank you Sam for bringing this all so close to us.
I salute the pilots and their skills to be able maneuver through the mountains.
I love L-410, so proud that it is made in Czech Republic!
This is an example of why nobody beats Sam CHui as an aviation Vlogger.
I love Flying on Himalayas. Love Nepal.
Great photography and presentation Sam! Had no idea Nepal was such a huge tourist spot! The STOL pilots could probably qualify for carrier landings, etc. Roughing it for sure, except for 5 star hotel!
Flew Jomson to Pokhara back in 2000 so thanks for the video Sam - brought back great memories - in particular the views of the mountains and running from the departure lounge onto our small plane, one of 6 that had just landed and needed to get back in the air as soon as possible.
I haven't heard of L-410 until now, so love this video!!
PS: The takeoff length of L-410 is 510m, which is 10m longer than a typical fighter jet, including a single *Eurofighter Typhoon* fighter...
This my first time hearing on this plane to it gives me vibes on twin otter Canadian built plane
@@garyjeffries1041 They are kinda similar. Let L-410 is produced in my country since early 70s. Great aircraft :)
Looks a bit like old Dorniers..
Country of origin is Czechoslovakia, well known aircraft for us.
Incredible! Craft made in Kunovice, Czech Republic. Just in touch with my hometown Uherské Hradiště. Amazing see this plane be airborne in this regions. Sweet/sour story about this plane, but in deed still truly amazing airplane..
Amazing landscape. Must have been an awesome experience. I would love to visit Nepal.
amazingnepaltrek.com
please do, you are welcome
Extremely skilful pilots...lucky guys doing this on a daily basis...👍
“Cozy Z plane” where pilots & passengers are deep in the adventure of peril ❤
Beautiful!! THANK you for your effort in Nepal!!
Thanks for showing a beautiful airport in Nepal that isn't nearly as well known as Lukla. That flight delay lead to a nice local mini-adventure.
Great sharing of experience here in Nepal! Thanks, Sam!
Cool video. I seriously came to the realization that I will never see this airport in my lifetime now, and it looks like an absolute classic. I appreciate seeing this adventure from your perspective.You are a legitimate adventurer. Top notch content.
I've driven past it. It is very cute.
This is both eerie and frightening while being breathtakingly beautiful and desolate. Amazing video.
Now it’s really eerie.
I have visited Jomsom in 1993 when I did Annapurna Circuit trek. That time there was no road so only means to get there was by feet or by air. I walked all thye way. Also the airport was not the same. As I remember there was no tarmac airstirp, only gravel, and no airport buildings. That was awesome trip.
Proud to see Czech aircraft in your video!
Dobry den kamrat
Awesome video! Had not heard of this route before. Hats off to those daring and skillful pilots who make several round trips everyday to this remote high altitude airport. Sam, I would like to add, you are daring as well to fly this route! Thanks for another well done video.
wow beautiful our nepal i proud of my country
That kaligandaki river gorge is one of the deepest gorge on earth it has 8000+ high mountains both side
Spectacular flying and terrain. Fully loaded with reduced lift, in crosswind conditions. I loved this video.
Beautiful mountain 🏔 view from the air Machapuchare or Fish Tail and the whole Annapurna Mountain Range . Thank you 🙏 Sam .
Simply the best video I've enjoyed viewing on any aviation You Tube channel in recent years. Superb content ( TRULY FIRST CLASS TRAVEL). 👌
What a scenic journey.
Fantastic video.
Keep it up.
This region is amazing.
Thanks for taking us, common folks, to places and experiences that we can only dream of. Thank you Sam.
So GLAD that u posted this video though quite late, I thought bcuz of Pilot's suspension , u didn't post the Video. Thanks for Promoting NEPAL
The pilot must come from the military. Cold blood and clear mind. I wish him well and luck.
In 1993..there was no tarmac in pokhara..I was a kid then..flew in from Kathmandu in Necon Air Avro/HS 748 or and we landed in a grass runway..and funny thing was there was a level crossing across the runway for people to cross the runway with a loud siren indicating the arrival or departure of a aircraft..the landing was very bumpy in the grass..we flew back to Kathmandu in Royal Nepal airlines Avro HS 748..stayed in the Fish Tail Lodge..🙂 Also we flew in from Kolkata and back in RNA's Boeing 727..wonderful experience..entering from the rear..my only flight in a 727..as india never had 727s..we had 737-200s and Airbus 300 run by Indian airlines..and Avros and Dornier 228s run by Vayudoot at that time..the Fokker friendships were already been retired by then..anyway..love you channel..much love..🙏🙏🙏👍
Indian never like Nepal promoting by anyone else. Why’s that?? Do you really needed to tell back in 70s history what was on their agenda 😢😂
was there in 1993 it was exactly as you say. Im from the Philipppines
@@Loveyouabdtakecares india is dirty so does indian peoples…they doesn’t like nepal …still they think nepal is stuck in 70’s
@@Loveyouabdtakecares you have interpreted my post completely wrong. I shared my wonderful memories of Nepal as it was very untouched then yet so pristine and beautiful. I had seen soo many things there in Nepal in 1993 for the first time in my life which was not there in India..the foreign made cars, the trolley buses in Kathmandu, casino in Yak and Yeti hotel..and also being a lover of aviation the various types of small turbo prop planes operating there as at that time only Tribhuban Airport in Katmandu was only paved. And Finally Indians love people from Nepal and why do u think there is so many Nepalis calling India home and vise versa. We have historical ties from ancient times. So you are disillusioned to think Indians downgrade Nepalis. Get your facts straight please. 🙏
@@philipmangaoang1352 it was soo wonderful and pristine then..loved it soo much.
Would have loved to see a review of that overnight bus service. That would have been a unique experience for sure. Great scenery. Thanks.
Not bus, but crazy (in a positive way!) guys to give you goosebumps:
@torquenepal
They have good pilots and truck drivers in Nepal (the bad ones are DEAD!)
Well come back again in Nepal sir. Enjoy your time here.
Nepali brothers, lots of love from India!
Love u too from Nepal to our dear indian brothers. 💓
that pilots leather captains jacket is awesome
Climate has a major role in this flight service. Any how the scenes are stunning.
Thanks Sam, I loved the scenery absolutely spectacular.
Thank you Sam for exploring our god gifted country Nepal 🇳🇵
Lots of love and best wishes ahead Sam.. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵
Hi sam! 🙏😀 many many thanks for exploring himalayan country Nepal.lots of wishes from nepali people.🌺🌹
15:36: "Please fasten your seat belts, in this aircraft there are 3 emergency exits" *Holds up 4 fingers* 😅
Thanks for coming to Nepal 🙏🙏
Salute to Pilots and Air host/Hostess❤
Wow Sam, it is amazing how many people fly in and out every day and I can’t believe how packed in these planes are while flying in these conditions my hat goes off to the pilots for braving these routes every day to keep these hard to reach places flourishing with tourism and the few stores they have stocked with food and products. Also I noticed people talking about bigger airport opening for jets but me personally I love atr-72s.Lets and stol prop driven aircraft to keep running its unique and I love classic airplanes
Another excellent video Sam!
I love the scenery of those high Altitude mountains.
Wow! Just Wow!
I did this flight on flight simulator and I will do it again with your video in my mind 🤯
Thank you so much Sam 💚
🎄🎄🇹 🇪 🇽 🇹 🇲 🇪✍️💕🎄🎄.....
*many many thanx for exploring Nepal*
Here local from Pokhara best city and lots of places to visit here including worlds top mountains like aanapurna..
Very nice that your flying the LET L-410
You know if the captain is badass if he has an earring pierced on his left ear.
Heartly tnk u so much sir
For World wide explore my beautiful country 🥰🥰
So sad that an airplane going from kathmandu to pokhara has crashed with 70 souls on board 😰 May rest in Peace 🙏
First video with complete Himalayan scenery
Great Mount Everest ❤
Let L410, the only turboprop fixed wing aircraft I like. Qualified as an AME on type in 1993
It is a wonderful airport I traveled 1st time in 2020 with Buddha Air from Kathmandu. We all will miss the airport.
Fascinating video, Sam! I enjoyed watchin' it!
Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!
Beautiful flight Sam very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
I dont care what country culture or race you are if your a pilot your awesome you have an awesome job and I want to do what you guys do........
Welcome to the Himalayas 🇳🇵
Thanks for showing challenging fly bys of Himalayas
Amazing views, those pilots that fly those routes are very talented. I am curious how many flights Jomson gets per day. Thanks for the great videos. I love aviation!
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Morning Sam this is another Holiwood Sam's production bring to the world's highlights aviation & connecting people, I have a humble suggestion to visit Dhaka, it's a passionable country.
Wow extreme pilots, landing on a runway the length of a taxiway, it's amazing
Another awesome episode Sam.....wish I had your bank account to travel so much! Thanks for sharing...
This video reminds me of my days on the 737 doing KUL-KTM-KUL almost every week. Also reminded me of the great earthquake in 2015. I was stationed at DAC to do DAC-KTM-DAC run for a week to shuttle stranded passengers out of KTM. Flying in Nepal is never easy. Utmost respect to the pilots there 🫡🫡🫡
ᵀᴴᴬᴺᴷˢ ᶠᴼᴿ ᵂᴬᵀᶜᴴᴵᴺᴳ ᵂᴿᴵᵀᴱ ✍️ ᴹᴱ ᵁᴾ ᴵ ᴴᴬᵛᴱ ᴬ ᶜᴴᴿᴵˢᵀᴹᴬˢ 🎄 ˢᵁᴿᴾᴿᴵˢᴱ ᶠᴼᴿ ᵞᴼᵁ 💕
That was fantastic to watch.👍😊😲🛬🛫🇳🇵
awesome video, Sam!!!!! ...I need to visit this place and talk to the pilots, too.
Hi Sam, Hope you are more enjoying beyond your imagination in my coutry Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵❤️🙏
Hi from Florida. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks and Be Safe.
My from Nepal in nice video sir
That was incredible, the skill of those pilots!! 😮
As usual wonderful job Sam 👏
Love from Nepal 🇳🇵
Wow what a beautiful is my country but the beautiness haven't seen with my own eyes only in screen actually.🤣 Thanks for the opportunity Sam. God bless you.🤣🙏
🎄🎄🇹 🇪 🇽 🇹 🇲 🇪✍️💕🎄🎄.....
Cool, seeing the Twin Otter
Brilliant flight operations- short turnaround time. The take-off and landings are hair raising because of the difficult terrain as also the high altitude with low atmospheric pressure and high winds . It requires nerves of steel as they say to fly an aircraft in such conditions- hats off to the crew . Thanks Sam .
Awesome job sam thumb up.
thanks sam chuli visit our nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵
Wel come to Nepal 🙏👌💖🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🇳🇵🇳🇵
Man risking his life for content, much respect
That's a magnificent but also dangerous place. What a view! 👍😉
thanks visiting Nepal again😍😍😍
Breathtaking
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Wow! Nepal’s 🇳🇵 beauty is absolutely very amazing. Highly recommended for all to once visit Nepal in their lifetime. I have added Nepal to my bucket list
🎄🎄🇹 🇪 🇽 🇹 🇲 🇪✍️💕🎄🎄......
Meu pequeno avião favorito 🤗🛩️
Wow , such a beautiful footage
& glorious mountain
Really breathtaking