[VIDEO] KQ Pilot Impresses Kenyans Online with Skillful Landing in the Netherlands
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A video of a Kenyan pilot crosswind landing a Kenya Airways flight has excited Kenyans on social media.
The video was shared by a Facebook user named Samuel Mwangi who indicated that the pilot landed at Schipol Airport in the Netherlands after waiting in the air for a while due to bad weather.
“Kenyan pilot with more than 300 passengers lands in Schipol Airport in the Netherlands after waiting for a while in the air for the weather to settle down, he had no choice but to land, fuel was running out,” Mwangi posted.
In aviation, crosswind landing is a landing maneuver in which a significant component of the prevailing wind is perpendicular to the runway centerline.
Here is what Kenyans online said in regard to the video recording;
Pauline Njoroge wrote: “We have well-trained pilots.”
Fuata Nyuki noted: “That plane is beautiful... Pride of our Nation.. KQ should never be let to go under.”
Rose Otieno said: “Crosswind landing, a friend of mine told me it’s too scary, it needs a brave pilot...kudos to our Kenyan pilot, he needs an award!! The problem with our country is selfishness and no one will recognize this effort.”
Erastus Kamau noted: “That's called crosswind landing, it's an awesome and amazing thing but requires confidence.”
Monicah Njoroge said: “This one must have watched a lot of movies involving ✈️✈️✈️, hio confidence hakuna mwalimu anawezakupea 😂😂😂😂 But again, I celebrate them.”
Pastor Henry Waweru wrote: “One time I flew from Paris to JKIA, the pilot name was Eric Njuguna, the landing was my best ever . Our pilots are very good..You know a pilot is great by the takeoff and landing…No bumping bumping.”
Victor Nyorani stated: “We have some extremely talented and genuine people in Kenya, despite the many corrupt leaders. I've had the privilege of meeting some good people in this country.”
Mohammed quipped: “I have used KQ and Emirates... KQ wallaahi is SUPERB... Very fast in gaining stability and no turbulence in the skies...”
Comments
Njoroge was Murimi did it.
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Njoroge was Murimi did it.
Nice one,that feeling
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In reply to Njoroge was Murimi did it. by DAVID.K.HUDSON (not verified)
Nice one,that feeling
Yaaay! Go KQ. May be we the…
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Yaaay! Go KQ. May be we the people should buy KQ
Thank you to the experience…
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Thank you to the experience exhibited by the pilot in taking the quick action and saving the lives on board. Otherwise it could be other statistics!
Kenya has very talented…
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Kenya has very talented individuals period and a few scums who spoil the whole mood of the country.
Congratulations to the KQ…
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Congratulations to the KQ pilot for safely landing the plane in the most difficult crosswind position! It takes a well trained and daring pilot to carry out such a landing maneuver to safe lives!
Now, let the Kenyan medical doctors do some “crosswind” surgeries in Nairobi theaters to make Kenya proud! They can help keep the errant politicians from flying overseas to see “white” doctors (Mundu Mugo HUDINI)) for every common cold, while leaving the real doctors right here at home!!!
Let get Respect and Praise…
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Let get Respect and Praise to our pilots and also the other cabin crew. Good job Captain Mwangi!. Even in the SGR we need our own who have the knowledge and training to run the systems on the train. Kenyans are capable to run their own business if given the chance. The expatriate managers need to go like yesterday we have proven we have capable locals.
Ethiopian and Rwandair may…
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Ethiopian and Rwandair may sour higher.. but I ll always be a passenger on Kenya Airways!
Who is here celebrating this…
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Who is here celebrating this as a Luo,Kikuyu,Kamba or other Kenyan tribes? Whoever separated us!
this is much ado about…
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this is much ado about nothing. Happens everyday in aviation
Liar, liar, liar!
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In reply to this is much ado about… by daniel komen (not verified)
Liar, liar, liar!
They are the same pilots who…
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They are the same pilots who are killing KQ by making unreasonable demands. Die, KQ, die, you are just a drain to taxpayers money
They are the same pilots who…
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They are the same pilots who are killing KQ by making unreasonable demands. Die, KQ, die, you are just a drain to taxpayers money
It is good to be proud of…
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It is good to be proud of our own pilots. But local pilots thinks by flying they own the sky's.
Crosswind landing is no joke…
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Crosswind landing is no joke it requires alot of experience and confidence
Kudos to the pilot
I just see these things…
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I just see these things happening in YouTube but look Kenyan pilots are the best...oh no Kenya Airways is the best whether you say how or argue that's the fact.
KQlife
Good Job.
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Good Job.
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