The BEST approach ever!

Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:19pm #1

Recently, I have seen a lot of people who are asking for some very scenic places to land at, and I have one: LSZS Samedan, Switzerland. I highly recommend the approach on runway as you fly over the St Moritz village an you also fly above a lake. Most planes land on this runway IRL.
Here are some photos from the approach:

Innsbruck, Austria

This is the valley in which the airport (LSZS) is situated in.

Entering the Engandin valley (that’s the name of the valley in which Samedan is located).

There is no ILS at Samedan, so you have to land visually which means you use your eyes 👀 to land.

Smooth touchdown on runway 03.

Parked at the airport after doing a breathtaking approach!

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What's your favourite approach?

Any ideas for flying near big mountains?

Ecoops123 January 27, 2020, 10:17pm #2

Looks like a beautiful approach! I’m not sure if the airport you landed at takes the A318, but it looks interesting!

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:18pm #3

I saw an A319 there on FR24 yesterday.

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Infinite_Qantas January 27, 2020, 10:18pm #4

Looks good👍

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:21pm #5

`Do you want to fly to Samedan?`

Yes
No

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Ecoops123 January 27, 2020, 10:21pm #6

I may try this 🤔 I really should fly more GA now that I’m in flight training and only do pattern work in-game.

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:21pm #7

I can help you land there for the first time if you want.

Ecoops123 January 27, 2020, 10:24pm #8

I’m fine I’ll follow the charts :)

It’s definitely eye catching though…

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:24pm #9

Sure is, I never get tired of landing there.

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Tim_Hammer January 27, 2020, 10:27pm #10

It was fun

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Altaria55 January 27, 2020, 10:31pm #11

Credit: @mg_aviationphotography on Instagram

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:31pm #12

While this may sound weird, I kinda feel like crying every time I do this approach. It’s just so beautiful and it feels so good to land there.

BennyBoy January 27, 2020, 10:32pm #13

Looks really pretty - might try this out at some point!

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:33pm #14

Highly recommend it. PM me if you need tips on how to land there.

Inside_Flight January 27, 2020, 10:33pm #15

you have me intrigued @Philippe_Gilbert

I’ll be shooting the 03 visual tomorrow;)

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BennyBoy January 27, 2020, 10:34pm #16

Why did you reply to me?

Inside_Flight January 27, 2020, 10:35pm #17

accidental

Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:35pm #18

What is the problem here?

Inside_Flight January 27, 2020, 10:35pm #19

I don’t see any problem:)

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Philippe_Gilbert January 27, 2020, 10:42pm #20

If you fly to Samedan, feel free to post your screenshots here so we can all see more pictures of this treasure.

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