Big plane, short runway | Cockpit Tales | KLM

Sint Maarten has one of the most challenging runways in the world. Join Captain ten Velde on board of a flight to this tropical island.

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[lukedstaten]

Being a pilot must be an absolutely amazing career despite the crazy amount of challenges. They have my every respect for how talented they are.

[alisafehr]

My father flew for United Airlines for 38 years before retiring. Captain Louis Iandoli from NJ. I'd like to hear from any other pilots who flew with him. My father was also a flight instructor out of Denver Co. Unfortunately he had passed away about 10 years ago. I love you, dad♥️

[satighataura]

I hav flown by KLM at lest 20 times on lnternational flights n always enjoyed my flights.The crew n especially the Pilots were extremely thorough in their announcements.Deep respects to all the pilots world over🙏♥️👩‍✈️

[erwinrommel]

I set My iPhone to Airplane mode
I threw it
It didn't fly
Leik if you cri evrytiem

Edit 4: Removed all previous edits, Merry christmas! *-23 December 2019.*

[martynh]

Nice video!
When I was about 10 years old, I told my dad “I want to be a pilot when I grow up!”
Well. now I’m 66 and guess what? I’ve never piloted an airplane. But I’ve been in 100’s (probably well over a thousand) flights as a passenger and pilots get my highest respect. KLM is a wonderful airline and I enjoyed my flights from ATL, DTW and MSP to AMS.

[shaanemillat]

I just loved this video a lot.

Captain Tim ten Velde is so fluent in English, WOW. And he landed the Dutch Queen (KLM Boeing 747-400) with sheer elegance!

The RNAV approach to Runway 10 of TNCM is really useful.

Thanks KLM for sharing this!

[gerardorcastellanos]

Astounding skill and professional demeanor, congratulations Captain and crew.

[bobboberson]

WELL DONE, KLM. I've seen many many videos on commercial air travel from the cockpit POV. This was excellent. Sadly, we will never fly the 747 to St. Maarten again. But thankfully it's documented for eternity.

[afiwubhgoaiosugb]

"On the iPad you see a route" Oh how time have changed...

[Thailova]

I flew KLM last month. Love the airline. great pilots and crew members! will fly forever KLM!

[classifiedlonerider]

In a world of chaos and insanity this video was so refreshing to see professionalism and calm at the top of the charts again thank you for the video

[Spetsop]

What a gorgeous island, amazing aircraft, and a very well made video!!!
Sigh, I miss St. Maarten, want to go back again and do some proper plane spotting this time!

[HvdH-Plane]

As a St. Maarten Airport specialist, all I can say is, that this is a superbly made video with great shots and lots of interesting information. What's still missing are some interesting jet blast shots at the fence on Maho Beach during takeoff, where you can see what's going on behind this huge plane.

[efromhb]

What a well done video. My father flew the majority of his commercial time with American Airlines as a senior captain. He was one of the early 747 captains but mainly flew DC-10s. This video gives me a glimpse into his world up there.

[nishauttam]

Amazing landing. God bless all the pilots who are flying the planes to the final destination.

[emartinez]

Sad KLM will no longer fly the 747 to St. Maarten after next month

[gurkslunga]

Captain ten Velde and his first officer Vat gave a very nice and professional impression while landing that huge aircraft on that small runway. I would feel very safe to fly with Captain ten Velde and his crew.

[misteriskh]

I got it recommended after watching a video on 1977 Tenerife aircrash. YouTube, you're surprising me

[a-fitness]

747 is a legend! Beautiful, invincible sky beast 😍 KLM is the extraordinary professional an incredibly reliable company.🙌🏻

[deem]

I’ve been on that beach enjoying the water and sun and watching planes take off and land, it is definitely something to see.