Gulfstream G5, Steep approach and landing, Aspen (KASE).

Landing at one of the worlds most dangerous and difficult airports in a VIP Gulfstream 5 (G5). High mountains and surrounding terrain make a missed approach almost impossible and the steep descent profile into the airport is on the limit of what is capable in the G5. Makes for some interesting and challenging flying, I hope it makes good watching!

For those interested: Final descent is at 12200ft on a 6.49 degree descent angle down to the airport elevation of 7838ft with Gear and full flaps and VREF+10 at top of descent allowing a MLW of 75000Lbs. The approach is 15 offset from the runway centreline.

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[simonacuthbert]

It must be the greatest feeling in the world to be sat in control of that magnificent machine. Thanks for creating the video and grateful you've shared your skills.

[javacup]

Very nice video. Looks like the clouds were around 16000 ft or so, so makes it even better with the excellent visibility. Thanks for sharing.

[ljdriver]

Looked pretty damn good to me. I've shot this approach many times but it's been a while. I believe you come in over Red Table at around 13700 feet and have something like 11 miles to descend 5500 feet. Might not be that big of a deal in a piston twin or single but in a high performance jet, it can be a challenge. Use to do this approach in a Falcon 50 which has great short field performance, not sure the GV compares but it is fun to shoot.

[cherifbar]

Excellent flight management and a fantastic video!

[GuidoWarnecke]

Very nice - thanks for uploading.
Happy Landings,
Guido

[BlueLineSpeed]

6.59 degrees in a heavy glider :-)

Full flaps, Gear down and VREF at top of descent and we still got a GPWS warning on the base to final turn. Thanks for watching

[Sweetteawillie]

That was a superb touch and flare!
Hard to tell when the main and nose gears make contact. It's so smooth.

[Robochop-vzqm]

Beautiful, when I rode a motorcycle into Aspen on that highway the weather was similar.
Wasn't hungry though when I arrived as I swallowed a couple of june bugs on the way in.

[nvdwarriorLtc]

Great approach and landing. Only better if you were in my helicopter....but then again that darn icing issue..G5, a beautiful aircraft worthy of helicopter accolades!

[decemberdazzle]

Dude, awesome landing!! (and approach....and video!)

[epopchock]

I can imagine how scary this was. But all in all, I think it's thrilling. BTW, nice video.

[paulr]

Wow, beautifully done. You make that approach look easy.

[jjsifo]

Excellent video of this very tricky, demanding approach.

[bermudaguy]

Nice video. I wish I could see the control panel as well!

[peterkrasnoff]

I know enough to say these guys were pretty good!

[Hidezepickle]

Nice video, my instructor flew into KASE ones with a Cessna Mustang, I hope I get to do the same someday.

[MrBro-fbiy]

Thanks blue line for all your videos, they're all great! Question, can you give me a quick overview or how you got to your position on the 500? Like the different stages and the hours you built.(coming from a student pilot working his way up)

[josesosa]

Congratulations Captain thanks for sharing.

[theSoz]

What an awesome video, thank you for sharing!

[iancrossley]

Nice without all the chit chat. Nice quiet destination too.