{"id":119319,"date":"2023-10-17T23:09:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=119319"},"modified":"2023-10-17T23:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T23:09:07","slug":"im-an-easyjet-pilot-and-you-need-extra-training-to-land-at-these-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/travel\/im-an-easyjet-pilot-and-you-need-extra-training-to-land-at-these-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m an easyJet pilot and you need extra training to land at these airports&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>easyJet pilot answers question about additional training<\/h3>\n<p>Love looking out the window as the plane comes into land? While passengers can sit back, relax and enjoy the flight, pilots sometimes have to navigate some tricky landings.<\/p>\n<p>An easyJet pilot took to TikTok to share which of the airline\u2019s destinations are the trickiest for landings. He said: \u201cThere are a few airfields around the easyJet network that require additional training in the simulators due to their complexity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Airports could be more complex for landings due to short runways, height above sea level or tricky terrain. Pilots will undertake extra training before landing in these spots.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the trickiest landings are in top destinations across Europe, including a popular Portuguese hotspot with \u201cchallenging winds\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>So where are the most difficult landings in Europe?<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Unspoiled paradise is one of the world\u2019s least visited countries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-easyJet-5013181.jpg?r=1697385726289\"><\/p>\n<h3>Funchal, Madeira<\/h3>\n<p>The Portuguese island of Madeira is often known as \u2018Europe\u2019s Hawaii\u2019 but it\u2019s also home to one of the continent\u2019s most difficult airports to land at.<\/p>\n<p>The pilot said: \u201cThat\u2019s got a bit of terrain there and some challenging winds to negotiate so you have to have additional training for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Funchal was once ranked the ninth most dangerous airport in the world by the History Channel\u2019s Most Extreme Airports.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>&#8216;Wonderful\u2019 National Trust garden is alive with \u2018autumn colour\u2019[STAYCATION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Expert warns tourists never to unpack in their bedroom[WARNING] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018I lived in one of Europe\u2019s most expensive cities\u2019[EXPERIENCE] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Mykonos-5013184.jpg?r=1697385726388\"><\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<h3>Mykonos, Greece<\/h3>\n<p>Known for stunning beaches, buzzing nightlife and idyllic villages, Mykonos is one of Greece\u2019s most popular destinations.<\/p>\n<p>The pilots said the Greek island has a \u201cvery short, narrow runway\u201d that can make it a complex landing.<\/p>\n<p>Pilots will likely spend extra time in the simulator before landing a passenger plane on the Greek island.<\/p>\n<h3>Innsbruck, Austria<\/h3>\n<p>The pilot said: \u201cFor that one, the captain and the first officer will both need additional training in the simulator. And then they\u2019ll need to fly there with the training captain before being able to fly there with passengers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Innsbruck is a particularly difficult airport to land at due to the mountainous terrain and the Alps can create strong winds and currents.<\/p>\n<p>Another of the world\u2019s most difficult landings is located in one of the world\u2019s least visited countries.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/1823979\/easyJet-pilot-difficult-landings-airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>easyJet pilot answers question about additional training Love looking out the window as the plane comes into land? While passengers can sit back, relax and enjoy the flight, pilots sometimes have to navigate some tricky landings. 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