10 Worst Airliner Landings | Pilot Ryan Reacts

About this video

Max, a former F-15E and F-16 Thunderbirds pilot now flying the Airbus A220, reviews a compilation of 10 poor commercial airliner approaches and landings. He analyzes various landing mistakes including insufficient flare, improper crosswind technique, side loads on landing gear, and overcorrection with rudder. Max emphasizes the importance of airmanship and executing a go-around when conditions make landing too risky.

Key takeaways

• Max explains that in crosswind landings, pilots should use wing-down technique and rudder to align with the runway while flaring, which involves significant multitasking
• Max advises that when uncertain or experiencing unstable conditions during approach, pilots should execute a go-around rather than continue, as it demonstrates good airmanship
• Max notes that overusing rudder without adding power can cause loss of lift and unstable landings, and recommends staying calm and making gentle corrections

Episode details: published April 17, 2022 · 23.4K views · 12:52 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The analysis and commentary described are Max Afterburner’s, attributed to him — his channel includes hypothetical-scenario and news-react content, which is presented as his analysis, not established fact.

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