Tired of Fairly Short Landings and Takeoffs? This Supercruiser Crushes It in Helicopter Mode

Fun times on the coast of Iceland on a windy day with a big tire Cub.

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 09:44 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pilot Arnar Þór Emilsson demonstrated an exceptionally short landing, estimated at 30 feet, and an even shorter takeoff with a Supercruiser aircraft.
The pilot's mastery of the maneuver is attributed to his dedication to "practice, practice, practice."
The impressive flying feat took place in Iceland, highlighted as one of the most beautiful places in the world to fly.

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The video is gorgeous, and the content, even more so. Check out this Supercruiser as it lands in!

!what we’re estimating to be 30 feet. The takeoff was slightly shorter. The pilot is Arnar ÃÃ³r Emilsson, and all he writes in his post is, “Practice, practice, practice.”

We think he’s got this one wired.

Iceland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to fly. Check out Bill Cox’s story about his adventures flying there.