Pilot pulls off ultra-rare landing in Airbus A320, you wouldn’t even know it had touched the ground
- This pilot pulled off a seamless landing
- The airplane lands smoothly
- It looks like it didn’t even touch the ground
Published on Jul 30, 2024 at 5:55 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A young pilot pulled off a difficult and rare landing with an Airbus A320.
Even from the video, it’s clear that the plane looks like it didn’t even touch the ground, landing as smoothly as possible.
So, we can only imagine how seamless it must’ve felt on board.
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Travelers, whether they fly once a year or once a month, are familiar with this type of situation.
You’re on the plane, you’re about to land, and it can usually go one of two ways.
Either you touch the ground and barely notice, or it feels like the pilot ‘slammed’ the plane against the ground.
This case is definitely the former.
A variety of factors at play
There are several factors at play, and the pilot’s ability is just one of them.
A large plane such as the Globemaster, for example, is a bit more difficult to land than a smaller plane.
The weather plays a key part, which is something that pilots (and passengers) landing at Gibraltar Airport, which is notoriously subject to crosswinds, are very familiar with.
Airbus A320 is one of the most versatile in the world
The list of airlines that operate different versions of the Airbus A320 is quite vast, and this is because it is highly customizable, and can be used for a wide range of routes.
Arrow-body aircraft, it is generally capable of accommodating up to 150+ seats, and has a range of roughly 3,300 nautical miles – or 6,150 kilometers.
It is a capable machine, and trusted by carriers the world over.
It was first launched in the mid 1980s and, so far, Airbus has built 11,520+ units, making it the best-selling commercial airliner in the world.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
