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A visitor from - posted Wed March 21, 2012: Why is it so dangerous? If I'm not mistaken Courchavel has an even steeper slope and even higher mountains around it. Maybe it's the pilots' qualification that makes it dangerous?
A visitor from Germany posted Wed October 19, 2011: This is so wonderful
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed May 18, 2011: Stunning photo! This is considered to be the most extreme airport in the world. There's no navigational aids around whatsoever... Only pilotage and dead reckoning, folks! Approach and landing on RWY 06 only (and only in VMC), you'll have to make it right from the first attempt, since there's no missed approach ( cliff at the end of the runway). Takeoffs RWY 24 only.
A visitor from United States posted Tue May 3, 2011: Bring some clean pants... you'll need them
A visitor from - posted Tue May 3, 2011: ... and of course it is the Dornier 228, which is best suited for this kind of terrain...
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Tue May 3, 2011: "You rated this photo: Four Stars Glad to hear you think this photo is very good! Why is it so good, tell us!" Because a picture is worth a thousand words.
A visitor from United States posted Tue May 3, 2011: One for the money, two for the show....
A visitor from - posted Tue May 3, 2011: "Great shot - is there anywhere Sam Chui has not been to?" I would say Mars but I'm sure someone can show me a pic of Sam standing next to the Mars Phoenix Lander. :) 5 Stars
A visitor from United Arab Emirates posted Mon May 2, 2011: Nice Shot! Certainly would be terrified if I was in the plane!
A visitor from Nepal posted Mon May 2, 2011: You hear about cloudy and foggy conditions in Lukla all the time here in Kathmandu but Sam you got the perfect weather too. Well Done!!!
A visitor from Mauritius posted Fri April 29, 2011: GPS? MLS???!?!? 1) There are certain clearance standards for the construction of approaches, and a narrow valley like this would unlikely meet them. 2) Who in their right mind would purposely fly an IMC approach in said tight valley.. Great shot tho, VFR only! Ha..
A visitor from - posted Thu April 28, 2011: Its best photo ever seen
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Thu April 28, 2011: Brilliant shot! Only the best of the best pilots are allowed to fly in here - and only after intense screening/training. I will say this though - they need to extend that runway a bit and provide some kind of guidance. A published GPS approach for example - or maybe MLS.
A visitor from Germany posted Thu April 28, 2011: Approach it from the other side and make a procedure turn like in Madeira or Toncontin.
A visitor from - posted Thu April 28, 2011: Spectacular capture! If you flew in there, thanks for taking the risk!
A visitor from United States posted Thu April 28, 2011: BTW, after looking at this photo again, if this doesn't get 20K views, there is no justice! I mean, who but Sam Chui would ever even "get" to this place! And look at that "runway"! (Looks more like a ski jump)
A visitor from United States posted Thu April 28, 2011: As usual, Sam manages to get his camera into the precise spot to capture this stunning photo! I'm wondering.......how do the folks living in this place manage to get all the blue paint up to this 9,100 ft elevation? Looks like they are really fond of "things blue"!
A visitor from Canada posted Thu April 28, 2011: Great photo! Thanks for the detailed notes on this perilous airport. Looks like there is a crazy drop off at the end of runway 24. Just amazing airport, and as usual a fantastic photo.
A visitor from - posted Thu April 28, 2011: This place never cease to amuse! Nice Photo - doubleC
A visitor from - posted Thu April 28, 2011: Unique airport. would like to see it in real
A visitor from Russian Federation posted Thu April 28, 2011: Nice staff - thanks for sharing! Regards, Fyodor.
A visitor from Australia posted Thu April 28, 2011: Great shot - is there anywhere Sam Chui has not been to?
A visitor from New Zealand posted Thu April 28, 2011: Yeah Sam..........Spectacular ! is the only word Thanks so much

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