@Paul Smith I sometimes find it goes the other way too. I'll be watching a foreign movie with subtitles and the actor will say something really quick, and you get 3-4 lines of text flashing through the subtitles that you have less than a second to digest. Especially annoying if you're in a cinema, when you can't pause and rewind, and that quick bit of dialogue is a major plot point.
@@rachaelkibuku6512 That's exactly right, because it usually isn't and that's what makes me laugh. Some things just can't be translated properly from language to language and besides the humor is usually always different :)
I’m a retired 727 pilot. One morning I had a flight to Las Vegas. On the flight was a new hire flight attendant in training. We were on short final and the lead asked the trainee if she emptied the coffee pot to which she said she forgot. Just then tower issued a go around because of traffic still on the runway. The trainee thought we went around because she didn’t empty the coffee pot and was afraid she would get in trouble!
So if you're a pilot walking to the back of the aircraft and all the passengers are staring at you; would it be out of line to say to them: "there's a higher chance of survival at the back of the aircraft" You know; just for fun?
My grandson is a huge plane fan and he tells the flight attendant about how excited he is and they usually bring the pilot back to talk to him. His grandfather is a pilot and an airplane builder, so he knows a lot about planes. He’s been flying since he was 18 months. He asked his first airline pilot asked if there was anything the pilot shouldn’t do, my grandson said no loop de loops and the pilot very solemnly agreed to not do any looped loops
Had a new flight attendant get on the pa and say "if you're sitting alone in a row, move to the middle seat for balance." A few minutes later the captain came on and said to ignore that order. He said it was Brittany's first day and they were just playing a joke on her. It was awesome.
If you’re deadheading while wearing obvious pilot uniform and someone asks about it, hold your phone up in landscape mode and say “well I can use this to control the aircraft back here when I’m feeling a little tired”
Yes! More, please. You an Stella are great together! I love the way you sort of got embarrassed over things you had no idea were annoying flight attendants.
My father, who was a DC-3 pilot way back in the day, always said it was so people know they aren't missing any words. If you just stop making noise for a second and then come back in, it's not clear whether you paused or your mic cut out.
yes, this is a natural continuous engagement, it might be a annoying to some because they are relaxed and know nothing bad will happen but with people flying for their first time or fly once every 2 to 5 years they know little of how safe planes and flight crews are so they overthink things "did he finish? did his radio cut out and I could not listen to something in between?" when the pilot does the little "huu" in a relaxed way it relaxes the anxious people, make them realize flight crew do that every day as a routine and they are still there, they are pros on their dailies, nothing is going to happen... at least that's my personal opinion when I study other people's expressions during flight because reasons :3
It is actually something all humans do in their speech. If they are talking and hit a spot where they have to "think" about their next words....they will fill the gap with "something" rather than let that gap be silent.... filling it with ummmmm or uhhhh or anything that is not a "word" that will not leave that awkward silence.... It's just psychology.... and I'm not sure about the WHY behind it.... but I know it is like "instinct" that we do it...
I actually like the "aaahhhh's" kind of gives me a sense of security and gives me a feeling that the pilot is calm and if the pilot is calm then everything is okay.
Even many adults love to see the pilot on the way out, it’s an amazing thing to safely fly a big plane full of people across country or ocean, so many things COULD go wrong, yet we’ve landed safely and it’s nice to see the men or women who manage to do that, along with the cabin crew who keeps us safe and comfortable too! Great collab, guys! On my way to stellas channel
100% I look at them as _actual_ celebrities. Their training, the responsibility they take so we can get to grandmas for Thanksgiving, the big brain on all of the crew? I think it's fantastic and while I'm a 48yo woman, when a flight attendant speaks to me in a way that seems "special" out like they're somehow taking a moment to make _me_ feel seen, (though their job is to make everyone feel that way), or when I get to see the pilot as I'm getting off the plane? I feel kinda like a 16yo girl just taken with everything. It's awesome! It's dreamy! And why not it feels good to have fun and feel young 💯✨
I _LOVE_ long-winded PA announcements! Was on a flight once where the pilot explained a bit about the plane, the noises it makes and things people will likely hear and see (such as the flaps moving out) and about how they nagivate and stuff like that. Being a bit of an enthusiast, I knew all the stuff he explained, but it still was the best, and everyone around me seemed to be so grateful!
Absolutely! Im nerdy so i like all those minute, meaningless details. Obviously if someone intended to work or sleep on the plane, that would be a distraction to them. but i always enjoyed it. Or pilot comedy hour! I always enjoyed the pilots practicing their stand up routines!
I love it too, and judging by the thumbs-ups, there are a lot of us. How about a compromise? Give the pilots an audio channel so that anyone who wants to listen in (including "pa" announcements and atc chatter) can do so, and everyone else can sleep? That would be awesome.
@Benni B Not so much, as one can have a buffer on the mic, it sends a very slight delay, but guarantees all of it is sent. But yeah, while making the announcements pilot is 1) listening to ATC, 2) listening to and paying attention to what the other pilot is doing, 3) reading information off the sheets of things like weather conditions and such. It is a lot of information they are dealing with, they do an excellent job even with the "uuuuuhhhhhh" bits to manage all that at once.
I am also a fearful flier. I used to always ask the flight crew to play ATC over the headsets. After one flight from ORD to TPA I stopped and thanked them adding that I like hearing ATC since it allowed me to know in advance about turns turbulence, anything that would make me nervous. I could psychologically prepare myself for everything.
Ye, weather reports etc are just kind of normal and comforting in a way. Like mo matter what hell there is in the world the weather will still do its thing.
I laughed so hard at this collaboration video, please keep making more of these videos. It is the second day watching you, Kelsey, I never thought videos regarding aviation would be so enlightening, encouraging and entertaining! You’re awesome! These videos are so well produced, keep up the excellent work!
My Dad was one of the story-telling pilots who loved giving PAs. Of course, through the bulk of his career there wasn't as many entertainment and distraction options for the passengers, so sight-seeing announcements were more welcome (though not when people were trying to sleep). I was flying along stand-by on one of his flights once, flying over some western states. He came on to talk about the terrain below and the Oregon Trail. He pointed out to passengers where they could still see some of the wagon ruts on the ground. He also pointed out those circles on the ground below, and told the passengers that those were where the settlers would circle their wagons. Half of the passengers laughed, knowing an irrigated field when they saw one. The rest of the passengers BELIEVED HIM.
As a little kid I remember my first flight from CLE to Orlando. As I was getting off the plane ( Continental back then) the pilot asked if I wanted to go up to the cockpit. I went up between the seats and looked out the window. It was the coolest memory at the time. Flying was so fun back in the early 90's
Don't mean to be disrespectful Stella but I have to disagree with a few of your "annoyances". You stated that you don't like pilot announcements and pointing out interesting features along the route. Well what may be boring to you is very interesting to some of us. Myself I like them.I love flying and my nose is usually pressed against the window looking. You want us to enjoy the flight, well they contribute to that. You also stated you just want us to go to sleep and be quiet. That just sounds like laziness. I have felt MANY times by FAs that the passengers are just an "annoyance" they'd rather not be bothered with. While true you're primary function and role is safety a little less "attitude" would be nice. While I have experienced a GREAT many friendly, helpful FAs there are also many surly ones. btw my sister is a former FA and her husband a Captain for a major so I do know a little bit about the biz. Just my two cents anyway.
@@aaronwilcott4561 yes! Went to DFW on Delta and looked for pilots on way out to thank them but was a little sad they were in cockpit. It was ok, I thanked the FAs.
Ive been fortunate that most of my experiences i was able to meet the pilots either boarding or debarquing. I dont fly often; my anxieties are such that is an uncomfortable experience.
Yeah, but that's part of the duties in some professions - sounding calm while everything is going to hell. Pilots, surgeons, cops, paramedics, military leaders etc. The idea is that that if the professional is seen choking, then EVERYONE starts choking. It's all an act; the turmoil inside is still there.
Every time Stella says '...Coming Up' I lose it. Not sure if it's the words or the look on her face. Good job guys, this was a blast to watch on both of your channels!
I do radio emergency dispatching, and when doing announcements or basic comms, the uhhhhs just come naturally and afterwards I'd also ask myself why I'm channeling an airline pilot.
I am a veerrrry anxious flyer. The longer the pilot is talking and sounding calm, the happier I am. It might be annoying you flight attendants but it is doing a world of good for the scared-variety passengers!
Yes, this! When the pilot has got the time to talk about the weather or sights along the way you know everything is going well in the cockpit - no ongoing disasters
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I used to be a radio dispatcher, and I have a guess at the reason for the "uhhhh". When you're talking on the radio, dead air is going to be immediately swooped in on by everyone else who is waiting for a break to get in. So you develop the habit of audibly filling pauses, and when you're on the PA, it probably feels just like being on the radio.
It's also natural in conversations for the same reason. The filler noises say, "I'm not done talking yet. Please do not interrupt." It's easy to understand how conversational habits can slip into radio or PA communications.
I used to be a trainer for civilian crowd response teams and get that... we would fill the dead air with all sorts but try not to say "Urrrr" as that would sound dumb or in fact that we had no authority.
"Why the 'uh'?" Because you're holding your speaking turn. In conversation this is a signal to other people that you are not finished, and this carries over for your PAs. Stella and other flight attendants don't do it doing their presentations because half of their job *is* presentation, so they have a better intuitive grasp of "This is not a conversation, I don't have to hold space."
Besides, your flight attendants can be seen so the passengers are aware that they are still presenting from the visual elements of what they're doing. Uh... is a way of stalling through distractions. Since pilots are looking at a lot of information and distilling it down amidst a lot of distractions, it's like a placeholder in the conversation while they regain what they're trying to say. As well as, yeah, sort of holding the place in the conversation.
@@esm1817 Yep don't hear flight attendants jumping over each-other to communicate like what folks do on the radio....Tho the info that the flight attendants is very important for the passengers.
From Australia, 12 months ago I boarded a 3 hour internal flight, Approx 10 minutes after take off the Pilot, not the First Officer came on the PA. He proceeded to speak for at least 6 minutes, interspersing the flight details with many tried and true jokes he just made every passenger feel as if he was talking to THEM individually. At the end of his announcements, the whole of the cabin burst into spontaneous applause. When we deplaned he was standing at the front exit which took us three times as long as every second passenger (including myself) stopped and wanted to shake his hand. Best flight ever! (Thank you Qantas)
I really enjoy it when a pilot talks a lot during the flight. I find it comforting, it's like - oh good, this pilot sounds alert and smart and calm (and sober). I like it.
The "uuuuuuhhhhhh" is an indication that the pilot really wants to be an ASTRONAUT! When many of us were growing up, we considered the astronauts the coolest people on and off the planet. When we watched the broadcasts from space, the astronauts all said "uuuuuuhhhhhh" every time they started talking or when they paused. They did this because their microphones weren't triggered on until they'd start speaking. But if they just started talking, the first syllable would get cut off. So they would start with "uuuuuuhhhhhh" to turn the microphone on and "uuuuuuhhhhhh" during pauses to keep the microphone on.
Remember, the com systems in the spacecraft were usually set for voice actuation ( VOX ). The Aaaahhhh opens the mic so the first part of the first word isn't cut off. I don't remember John Glenn doing that, however.
If I was a pilot and I walked through the cabin of the plane I’d probably throw my hands up in the air and go “look no hands”. That would be funny. 😆😆 More of these. Love it!!
The most dreaded words from the captain are always in a language you don't speak on a super depressing tone, on a small regional flight in a foreign country, with not many people speaking English around you to ask wtf is going on.
Lol we pulled back out of the gate and waited for around half an hour. Turns out the atc and pilots were kind of arguing. A maintaince light came on so the atc made some people check it out and like the glass on a light on the wheel broke. It was like a hard landing before that. Pilots were saying”just let us fly to RDU” Atc be like “you have to come back to the gate by the rules” ITS FREAKING GLASS COVERING A LIGHT!!!!! then the pilot just said. Well folks we might have to have a bit of a delay. Half an hour later. Well umm a maintenance light came on. But the tower wants us to go to Raleigh. (Just in the backround I just heard”no they don’t”)
Absolutely brilliant it was great seeing Stella with you. My younger sister was a flight attendant for Easy Jet but unfortunately we lost her a year ago 😢 Stella really reminded me of her 💔
Also reminds you when your done whatever that got you distracted that you where talking..... Also the bathroom thing could be once in air people's badders are destressing and the need to go is now awake for them.
It's so that the Mike doesn't go in and out. If the Mike doesn't hear anything it stops and it becomes silent. Not only does it derail your train of thought but someone else can start transmitting. At least that's why we do it on our coms.
The reason for the "aaahhhhh" or "Uuuhhhhh" is subconscious. When you know others are listening to you talk, we feel a sence of obligation and tend to fill those voids with what are referred to as "crutch" words or phrases. Other ones are "as you know", "annnnnnnd", "You know what i'm saying", and "soooooo". It is a way for our brains to compensate because the brain thinks that silence is not a good thing when others are listening. You feel the need to say "something". For reference, I am a flight instructor and teach others to be instructors. Love your channel and keep up the great work.
@@terrencebradley5417 Why would you make such a bet? Do you just assume a person who cracks a joke is a snowflake, or do you think you know me? Or maybe you are just an asshole who makes juvenile insults to any comment you don't like?
The best trans pac I ever had was when NO ONE made any announcements for the entire flight. The only disturbance was the seat belt bell going on/off periodically.
In all fairness, the cabin crew is there to ensure the passengers are properly prepared for an emergency situation, and to assist the passengers during an emergency. Everything else they do in the name of "passenger comfort" is just a nicety tacked on by the airline. That's why I get so mad when I see passengers treating them like waitstaff, or worse.
@@tiamilo3673 the point is that cabin crew are not there to be your personal servant. They are there to perform a critical safety function as required by law. Passengers need to treat them appropriately.
I am sick of being on aircraft where the volume of the announcement is too low. All you hear is a muffled voice and can't make out a word of what is being said. It happens far too often.
@@Bigsky1991 Try that with ATC... Copy your request Mumble2237. Descend and maintain 6000 ft. Increase speed to 240 knots. Expect hold at PAYBCK with 1 minute legs until min fuel. 😉
Yeah, I had a pilot explain a short flight route once and I loved it! I usually fly 9 hs MVD to MIA so I would not like to hear about that particular route on a PA, but short ones are great!
This video was so fun. I'm a retired F/A with 38 years of flying for an major US carrier and you had me laughing like the old days. Kelsey, I love your channel and I "m looking forward to Stella"s channel as well. Keep up the good work.
You guys are hilarious. As a pilot and passenger I love this. I especially love that Stella's number 1 through 5 things are all about passenger comfort, and I know that their primary role is dealing with all of us in an emergency. Yet they totally also think about our comfort. And Kelsey is so ahhhhhh funny.
I had the same... My parents and I were flying a lot! I asked for it on every flight. I remember going on a 737 to Bankgok... I guess from Phuket... and asking them if I could stay during landing... and they said: Yeah, why not. Oh man... That was amazing. Imagine you are like 10 Years old and you know you can be in there during the landing and then the seatbelt signs go on and the flight attendants just passing by and you start to think, that they forgot about you... But at the end I was able to be in the Cockpit. :)
@@MaxBenn Yup, I would do the same on every flight. One gave me juice to drink out of in an airlines mug. They said " this mug, (with the airlines logo) is only allowed for pilots" before they put a plastic captains wing on my shirt. Those were the days indeed. SOOOO much has changed in the world. Must have been a nice view coming into Phuket over the water before landing. I go every year.
I remember that too, I visited the cockpit twice as a child. One of the times I was the only kid, who wanted to see the cockpit (or maybe others weren't allowed by their parents, because why would you ever not want to visit the cockpit?) and one of the pilots actually explained a lot of the instruments to me and showed me where exactly we would fly. He even explained a bit of physics to me, because, as he didn't know me, he thought it was safe to ask if I had any more questions. Little did he know I would go right for "How does a plane stay in the air, eventhought it's so heavy?". Super nice guy, will never forget it.
Something similar happened to me when I was 8, I was flying with my mom and she noticed one of the pilots was a female so she told me "look girls can be pilots too!". A flight attendant overheard this and told the pilot the pilot then called me into the cockpit and showed me around and gave me a little pin. I'll never forget it!
Back when I flew all over for work, I loved it when the pilot would explain what we were passing and what we could see -- various landmarks etc etc. One airline I flew on had a monitor in front of every seat and there was a channel we could tune to that gave us all the flight information we'd want including airspeed, altitude, cabin pressure, inside and outside temperature, where we were, what our estimated arrival time was, how long we'd been in the air, and a lot of other useful information. I loved that stuff.
Generally, the reason I see pilots do the "uhhhhh"s is due to the microphone and how sensitive it is. In particular, I mean how it can be a habit we pick up from privat pilot training since the small single engine Pipers or Cessnas we fly are so loud. Sometimes (often) the mic will cut out the first part of what you say (just a split second, but still something), so you want to say something to have the mic catch your voice before you start speaking about the critical information. Similarly, that is why we don't go quite in the middle of speaking if we need time to think, since that will cut off the mic again and we still need to effectively say "uh." The alternative I found is people who just stretch the word out in order to not allow a pause for the mic to cut out. For example: "[Airport identifier] ground, this iiiiiis 123AB, on theeeeeeee West raaamp, ready to taxiiii with informatiooooon Viktor."
That's actually a trick I was taught when I became a helicopter crewman - if you're using voice activation instead of a PTT to always begin with "Uhh" in order to activate the mic before it missed anything important. And that was even for internal intercom, I never talked on the radios where I worked in the back.
Then let first class passengers tell stories of how these inflated sky waitresses act like they are queen of the skies. But can't land a damn plane, or even stay in shape. JAL would never hire this bitchy beast.
Pilots do "uhhhhhh" because during their normal ATC/radio communication, you get stepped on or can step on other transmissions and be cut off, so they develop a habit to keep the mic open
@@ROTAXD No, but all the other people on the channel are waiting for the sound to stop from whoever is currently transmitting so that they can begin their own transmissions filled with um's, and uh's and vocal fry. Actually, I don't think it's a radio thing. That's just how people talk. It may be because a silence like that in a conversation is an invitation for someone else to say something, so people learn to fill the silences so they won't get interrupted when they know they have more to say.
I might be the odd one out, but I actually like it when the pilot makes longer PA’s! I find it interesting hearing about where we are flying over, the weather etc. I think it shows that the pilots love the fact that we will be flying over the Mississippi, or being able to look out and be able to recognize what city is in the far distance!
I would agree it's not a good idea during the early or very late flight but otherwise? Yes, please :) Still that's as a passenger, who doesn't fly often. I can understand how it can annoy flight attendants who heard it million times already. Still she said the love their passenger so suffer for our enjoyment :-D
I've never been a pilot, but I've been a Vehicle Commander in the Army. We wore helmets with built-in microphones and headphones. The mics were voice-activated. The mic could sometimes take a fraction of a second to turn on, especially if there was a lot of background noise. And there is often a lot of background noise in an MRAP or a Stryker or an aircraft. So, if we want to say, "Contact. Three o'clock. Range, 400 meters." It may come out as, "...tact.... o'clock..... eters." So, we'll say, "Uhhhh... contact. Uhhhhhhh, three o'clock. Uhhhh.... range 400 meters." The "uhhhh" gives the mic a chance to activate.
I’m waiting for a pilot to say “welcome aboard this flight to uuuuuuhhhhhhhh hangonwherearewegoing? Oh yeah. This flight to New York! apparentlyuuuhhhhhhh”
On one of my only flights, going from Copenhagen to Lisbon, right as we were about to go, the pilot made the usual announcement, hoping we would enjoy the flight to DELHI! And for some reason, they never corrected themselves in the announcement! The flight attendants had to announce that we didn't have to worry, and the flight was indeed going to Portugal, not India... Only like half an hour into the flight, the pilot came back on, ensuring us that it was a slip of the tongue, and then added the following announcement just to cheer us up even more: If we actually tried to go to India with the amount of fuel we had, we likely wouldn't have made the trip there anyway...
I “uhhh” when ATC gives me a paragraph of information all at once and at the speed of light. “Clear taxi via uhhhh Delta, Charlie, cleared taxi uhhh runway 8 at uhhh Charlie, then continue taxi via Echo, hold short runway 17 at uhhhh echo”.
I'm not a pilot myself but i've seen quite some videos about ATC communication or aviation in general. And i coulnd't agree more. Even moreso taking in account that not everybody speaks english fluently / is a native english speaker. I totally understand that while working at ATC time (management) is paramount. But those infos are coming in really fast.
"That's not an excuse. Just hold it." LOL Love it. I actually like it when the pilot walks through the cabin, I know there's a co-pilot at the controls. Maybe's it's because I'm an Air Force veteran and know that people need bathroom breaks and to stretch their legs, and that fighter pilots aren't able to do that.
Exactly! Im a nurse and really for health reasons alone they should exercise those calf muscles!! And as a person who has bladder issues ... to hear them talk about when to or not to use the WC just makes me kinda wince.. otherwise I love 74 gear!
My dad remarks, "I was on a plane that flew through an ash cloud in the Philippines, dropped what felt like 5000 feet, and then after the pilots pulled out, the captain ran through trying to wave like nothing was wrong on his way to the bathroom." (circa mid-80s)
I had a Pilot who made his announcement and said "Thank you for joining us on our flight to... uhhhhhhh" 10 seconds silence "Palma de Mallorca" Where i thought "Yeah... ok great, he DOES know where we are going!"
Fantastic to see you 2 having some fun and playfully rattling each other’s cage. This type of relationship while on board makes the passengers more relaxed and is entertaining. Thanks 👍🏾😂
That was fun. When I was a kid I took a demo flight in a small plane. Ever since I was hooked I knew I wanted to fly. It took me probably 30 years before I got my license but I finally did it! It was so much fun. And this video just looked like you two were still having fun. Never stop the fun in flying... thanks you two. PS - The pilot’s ‘verbal pause’ is like a radio announcer’s trademark!
Absolutely wonderful take with the flight attendant with u. The most entertaining flight i had was when the pilot continuously spoke as if he was Darth Vader and the copilot was Han Solo and they kept that going throughout the flight. We gave them a standing ovation upon landing and couldn't wait to wish them well on the way out. I find it hilarious when the pilots do all the uhhhh's... U should do a video imitating the most funny pilots.
Funny talking about kids on the flight deck. I remember when you used to be able to visit the flight deck during flight, loved seeing the pilots and annoying them with lots of questions about all the buttons.
My first flight was in 1969 when I was 5. I was flying alone from LAX to Tucson. The FA’s put me in one of the front rows, gave me a golden wings pin to wear, plus other airplane goodies. During the flight, I was taken to the cockpit to meet the pilots and hang out. Such an amazing experience, especially since it was my first trip alone.
My mom literally retired last weekend from flying for TI/Continental/United after 39 years. I've heard all of these! Great video! Keep the blue side up!
One of my favorite memories is when I was flying unaccompanied minor and the Southwest pilot let me into the cockpit and I "fired the guns". I'm sure it was some air release but it's a powerful fun memory.
When I was going to Vegas for the first time, a pilot announced that we were flying over a meteor crater , he even tilted the plane a bit so we could see, I never forget that flight, almost 10 years ago.
I actually really enjoy when the pilot tells us what we are flying over. For those of us who dont sleep well/at all on planes, it is a delight to know what state/scenery we are looking over. (so long as it is clear skies)
I don't. If it were up to me, they wouldnt do any PAs just to tell me about the weather at the destination. I looked that one up myself to dress and pack accordingly. And when I hear they do this while they have to do other stuff, I am even more inclined to say "just focus on your job, and that's certainly not reporting the weather".
i dgaf about cruising altitude or weather conditions I have multiple devices to tell me that crap just fly the damn plane and listen to ATC so we don't have to go around
As someone who has suffered from ulcerative colitis for over a decade, let me tell you, being judged for needing a bathroom at an inconvenient time is a real fear. Many of us suffer from social anxiety because of it and avoid confined places like airplanes like the plague. You can be in a room full of bathrooms all day long and it won't make a difference to anyone with IBD because it's a one-minute-to-the-next kind of disease. So be kind! We don't mean to try your patience, and no one is more inconvenienced than we are ❤
Do a Boeing vs. Airbus comparison. I have a vague idea about the differences. Things like, the Airbus cockpit is roomier, don't touch the rudder pedal on a A300, to take off in an Airbus, just press the take off button. But I'd love to hear a real comparison. Am I justified in saying "if it's not Boeing, I'm not going"?
This was great!!! I was in tears when Stella brought out the bonus "Uhhhhhhhhhhh" issue!! I suspect it's because people like Stella are extroverted natural-born-public-speakers, whereas pilots are a bit more introverted, and therefore may not feel comfortable simply stopping speaking while they gather and process the next tidbit of information they will PA. Regardless - great vid - very informative!
There's some old airline book where it tells the story of some ancient BA legendary captain, back in the day, who (they claim) occasionally did exactly that, having first affixed to the cockpit door a sign reading "Blind Flying Tonight". It's probably not true, but then many of the best stories are not ...
My favorite: Pilot makes a 5 minute announcement in their native language (say Dutch/German/French) and then a 15-second English translation.
@Paul Smith I sometimes find it goes the other way too. I'll be watching a foreign movie with subtitles and the actor will say something really quick, and you get 3-4 lines of text flashing through the subtitles that you have less than a second to digest. Especially annoying if you're in a cinema, when you can't pause and rewind, and that quick bit of dialogue is a major plot point.
I've had the same experience and it's really funny when you understand both languages lol!
Imagine. Then you wonder is that all they said in their native language 🙄🙄🙄
@Paul Smith Imagine. Then you wonder is that all they said in their native language 🙄🙄🙄
@@rachaelkibuku6512 That's exactly right, because it usually isn't and that's what makes me laugh. Some things just can't be translated properly from language to language and besides the humor is usually always different :)
I’m a retired 727 pilot. One morning I had a flight to Las Vegas. On the flight was a new hire flight attendant in training. We were on short final and the lead asked the trainee if she emptied the coffee pot to which she said she forgot. Just then tower issued a go around because of traffic still on the runway. The trainee thought we went around because she didn’t empty the coffee pot and was afraid she would get in trouble!
LOL to funny... Did you tease her saying "See what happens when you don't do the little stuff, they know..." lol
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Is it really super safe to land with a full coffee pot? LOL!!!
“….. tower we have a report of a full coffee pot on board going around”
No way!!!!! Hahahahahaha
So if you're a pilot walking to the back of the aircraft and all the passengers are staring at you; would it be out of line to say to them: "there's a higher chance of survival at the back of the aircraft"
You know; just for fun?
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You win today. 😂
Or you could tell them the parachutes are in the back.
Fuck funniest thing ive heard in a long time!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Literal lol reading this
My grandson is a huge plane fan and he tells the flight attendant about how excited he is and they usually bring the pilot back to talk to him. His grandfather is a pilot and an airplane builder, so he knows a lot about planes. He’s been flying since he was 18 months. He asked his first airline pilot asked if there was anything the pilot shouldn’t do, my grandson said no loop de loops and the pilot very solemnly agreed to not do any looped loops
Had a new flight attendant get on the pa and say "if you're sitting alone in a row, move to the middle seat for balance." A few minutes later the captain came on and said to ignore that order. He said it was Brittany's first day and they were just playing a joke on her. It was awesome.
Hahaha! Good one. :)
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Daaaang that's mean but I would do that too if I were a pilot lol
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uncle_jessie lol poor Brittany 😂
As a passenger, I love it when the pilot gives out info of land marks and locations
Me too it’s relaxing in a way to know there is a set plan
Yeah it's nice to know where a search party may be looking just in case 😆 for real though I like it when the pilots share. Word
Also love the information; guess it’s us ‘nerd folk’ LOL
Honestly, I’d be happy for the pilots to just narrate the entire flight
I also love it. Always interesting to know what's going on around.
If you’re deadheading while wearing obvious pilot uniform and someone asks about it, hold your phone up in landscape mode and say “well I can use this to control the aircraft back here when I’m feeling a little tired”
"You didn't know? There's an app for that."
*& drink a ton of booze*
I would shit myself hahah
As a pilot very cute!
Omfg amazing comment 😂
Yes! More, please. You an Stella are great together! I love the way you sort of got embarrassed over things you had no idea were annoying flight attendants.
I think that the "uuuuuuhhhhhhhh" is an essential part of being a pilot, you tell the passengers your Announcement hasn't finished yet.
My father, who was a DC-3 pilot way back in the day, always said it was so people know they aren't missing any words. If you just stop making noise for a second and then come back in, it's not clear whether you paused or your mic cut out.
Oh when MSFS 2020 came out and I was streaming to my friends, that was absolutely a key part of my PA to them...
A pregnant pause while the speaker checks a number or verifies something is worse for the listener. Try it.
yes, this is a natural continuous engagement, it might be a annoying to some because they are relaxed and know nothing bad will happen but with people flying for their first time or fly once every 2 to 5 years they know little of how safe planes and flight crews are so they overthink things "did he finish? did his radio cut out and I could not listen to something in between?" when the pilot does the little "huu" in a relaxed way it relaxes the anxious people, make them realize flight crew do that every day as a routine and they are still there, they are pros on their dailies, nothing is going to happen... at least that's my personal opinion when I study other people's expressions during flight because reasons :3
It is actually something all humans do in their speech. If they are talking and hit a spot where they have to "think" about their next words....they will fill the gap with "something" rather than let that gap be silent.... filling it with ummmmm or uhhhh or anything that is not a "word" that will not leave that awkward silence.... It's just psychology.... and I'm not sure about the WHY behind it.... but I know it is like "instinct" that we do it...
If I don't hear them say "uuuuuuhhhhhh", I'm like "Are you even a real pilot?"
you should check out a youtube channel called studio C, they have a funny pilot skit
It's a natural human reaction to being distracted, basically anyone talkin in such condition would do that. I do it a lot playing video games.
@@Mdnightsoldier i dont even like to talk while playin games ,i just ignore
yeah me 2 I'm like aaahhh do you even know how to pilot bro
I'll take "uuuuhhhhh", anyday over, "Like um" or "Ya know" or "And um"!! Any. Day. 😂😂😂
I actually like the "aaahhhh's" kind of gives me a sense of security and gives me a feeling that the pilot is calm and if the pilot is calm then everything is okay.
"I think aaaaaahhhhh I um aaaaaahhhhh I might be aaaaaaaahhhhhh having a aaaaaaaahhhhhh having a stroke aaaaahhhhhhh here aaaaaaarrrrgghhhhtttt"
Agreed, Daniel! I feel the same way.
Me too! I actually like when they do that and the way they talk
It's mind control, all pilots do it.
If the pilot doesn't know how to say uuuhhhhh it makes me think he doesn't know how to fly a plane.
Even many adults love to see the pilot on the way out, it’s an amazing thing to safely fly a big plane full of people across country or ocean, so many things COULD go wrong, yet we’ve landed safely and it’s nice to see the men or women who manage to do that, along with the cabin crew who keeps us safe and comfortable too!
Great collab, guys! On my way to stellas channel
100% I look at them as _actual_ celebrities. Their training, the responsibility they take so we can get to grandmas for Thanksgiving, the big brain on all of the crew? I think it's fantastic and while I'm a 48yo woman, when a flight attendant speaks to me in a way that seems "special" out like they're somehow taking a moment to make _me_ feel seen, (though their job is to make everyone feel that way), or when I get to see the pilot as I'm getting off the plane? I feel kinda like a 16yo girl just taken with everything. It's awesome! It's dreamy! And why not it feels good to have fun and feel young 💯✨
I _LOVE_ long-winded PA announcements! Was on a flight once where the pilot explained a bit about the plane, the noises it makes and things people will likely hear and see (such as the flaps moving out) and about how they nagivate and stuff like that. Being a bit of an enthusiast, I knew all the stuff he explained, but it still was the best, and everyone around me seemed to be so grateful!
Absolutely! Im nerdy so i like all those minute, meaningless details. Obviously if someone intended to work or sleep on the plane, that would be a distraction to them. but i always enjoyed it. Or pilot comedy hour! I always enjoyed the pilots practicing their stand up routines!
@@inconnu4961yes
I absolutely love that long announcements as well !
The pilot was probably Kelsey 😅
I love it too, and judging by the thumbs-ups, there are a lot of us. How about a compromise? Give the pilots an audio channel so that anyone who wants to listen in (including "pa" announcements and atc chatter) can do so, and everyone else can sleep? That would be awesome.
The "uuuuuhhhhhh" is an essential part of the thinking process.
@Benni B It always sounds to me like they're trying to find that part of the page they're reading from.
@Benni B Not so much, as one can have a buffer on the mic, it sends a very slight delay, but guarantees all of it is sent. But yeah, while making the announcements pilot is 1) listening to ATC, 2) listening to and paying attention to what the other pilot is doing, 3) reading information off the sheets of things like weather conditions and such. It is a lot of information they are dealing with, they do an excellent job even with the "uuuuuhhhhhh" bits to manage all that at once.
@Mike Thompson Yes, pilots often do it in the middle of the sentence, mostly cause of everything else they are doing at that time.
*speaking process
It’s like the French “euhhhhhh”
As a fearful flier I actually like when the pilot is on the PA telling about the weather, etc. it relaxes me a bit.
I use benadryl.
I am also a fearful flier. I used to always ask the flight crew to play ATC over the headsets. After one flight from ORD to TPA I stopped and thanked them adding that I like hearing ATC since it allowed me to know in advance about turns turbulence, anything that would make me nervous. I could psychologically prepare myself for everything.
Nope. Nope. Nope. Shut up and let me watch the movie with sound!
That's fair.
Ye, weather reports etc are just kind of normal and comforting in a way. Like mo matter what hell there is in the world the weather will still do its thing.
I laughed so hard at this collaboration video, please keep making more of these videos.
It is the second day watching you, Kelsey, I never thought videos regarding aviation would be so enlightening, encouraging and entertaining! You’re awesome! These videos are so well produced, keep up the excellent work!
I LOVE it when a pilot details our flight plan! I love hearing what we’re gonna be flying over.
John McIntosh But not at 1am just as I’ve drifted off to sleep.
I love it as well. It's is so cool to hear the flight plan
I once had a pilot that doesn’t sound like a robot and doesn’t do the uuuhhhh thingy on the PA and I thought we were being hijacked
Hmmmm it seems ure IMC ..... I AM MILITIA
Bajahahahahhahahhaha
I mean, man that sucks.
My Dad was one of the story-telling pilots who loved giving PAs. Of course, through the bulk of his career there wasn't as many entertainment and distraction options for the passengers, so sight-seeing announcements were more welcome (though not when people were trying to sleep).
I was flying along stand-by on one of his flights once, flying over some western states. He came on to talk about the terrain below and the Oregon Trail. He pointed out to passengers where they could still see some of the wagon ruts on the ground. He also pointed out those circles on the ground below, and told the passengers that those were where the settlers would circle their wagons. Half of the passengers laughed, knowing an irrigated field when they saw one. The rest of the passengers BELIEVED HIM.
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Lolololol love it
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And they all had lifetime memories and stories to share. Thank you for the dear story Anne🥰
As a little kid I remember my first flight from CLE to Orlando. As I was getting off the plane ( Continental back then) the pilot asked if I wanted to go up to the cockpit. I went up between the seats and looked out the window. It was the coolest memory at the time. Flying was so fun back in the early 90's
This was so much fun to film!!! 👩🏽✈️ vs. 👨🏼✈️? 👩🏽✈️👩🏽✈️👩🏽✈️👩🏽✈️👩🏽✈️!!!! 🤣
👍👍 thank you for your time 😊.
ya a blast, we will have to do it again sometime!!
I'm getting ready for my first flight alone and I've been loving both of channels and videos!
Don't mean to be disrespectful Stella but I have to disagree with a few of your "annoyances". You stated that you don't like pilot announcements and pointing out interesting features along the route. Well what may be boring to you is very interesting to some of us. Myself I like them.I love flying and my nose is usually pressed against the window looking. You want us to enjoy the flight, well they contribute to that. You also stated you just want us to go to sleep and be quiet. That just sounds like laziness. I have felt MANY times by FAs that the passengers are just an "annoyance" they'd rather not be bothered with. While true you're primary function and role is safety a little less "attitude" would be nice. While I have experienced a GREAT many friendly, helpful FAs there are also many surly ones. btw my sister is a former FA and her husband a Captain for a major so I do know a little bit about the biz. Just my two cents anyway.
Awesome collaboration!
I love pilot PAs! As a nervous flyer it relaxes me.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it’s like white noise right?
That’s facts
Same! It really comforting and when the pilot doesn't communicate with the passengers it kind of gives me more anxiety, lol
Same here
I love it when the Pilot stays to say goodbye. It only rarely happens, but it makes it feel special. I like to thank them :)
Well thank you!!!😉
@@aaronwilcott4561 yes! Went to DFW on Delta and looked for pilots on way out to thank them but was a little sad they were in cockpit. It was ok, I thanked the FAs.
Ive been fortunate that most of my experiences i was able to meet the pilots either boarding or debarquing. I dont fly often; my anxieties are such that is an uncomfortable experience.
I know they do it on Alaska
Yeah, but that's part of the duties in some professions - sounding calm while everything is going to hell. Pilots, surgeons, cops, paramedics, military leaders etc. The idea is that that if the professional is seen choking, then EVERYONE starts choking. It's all an act; the turmoil inside is still there.
Every time Stella says '...Coming Up' I lose it. Not sure if it's the words or the look on her face. Good job guys, this was a blast to watch on both of your channels!
The "uhhhhh"s are to let people know you're not done talking yet.
It also covers any other conversation or noises that might be happening in the cockpit.
@@jimbopaw Like emergency klaxons?
I was going to say that too, but i think Stella's comment was more on a better expression to connect the lines
I do radio emergency dispatching, and when doing announcements or basic comms, the uhhhhs just come naturally and afterwards I'd also ask myself why I'm channeling an airline pilot.
Personally I think it sounds better if you just drag on the end of your last word a little bit longer than usual instead of saying "uhhh".
I am a veerrrry anxious flyer. The longer the pilot is talking and sounding calm, the happier I am. It might be annoying you flight attendants but it is doing a world of good for the scared-variety passengers!
Yes, this! When the pilot has got the time to talk about the weather or sights along the way you know everything is going well in the cockpit - no ongoing disasters
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I used to be a radio dispatcher, and I have a guess at the reason for the "uhhhh". When you're talking on the radio, dead air is going to be immediately swooped in on by everyone else who is waiting for a break to get in. So you develop the habit of audibly filling pauses, and when you're on the PA, it probably feels just like being on the radio.
It's also natural in conversations for the same reason. The filler noises say, "I'm not done talking yet. Please do not interrupt." It's easy to understand how conversational habits can slip into radio or PA communications.
He said pretty much the same explanation in another video I saw recently. And that the uuuh is just a carryover habit
Spot on
I used to be a trainer for civilian crowd response teams and get that... we would fill the dead air with all sorts but try not to say "Urrrr" as that would sound dumb or in fact that we had no authority.
yeah that's more along the lines of what I was thinking....Kind of, keeping it all in 1 unbreaking communication.
"Why the 'uh'?"
Because you're holding your speaking turn. In conversation this is a signal to other people that you are not finished, and this carries over for your PAs. Stella and other flight attendants don't do it doing their presentations because half of their job *is* presentation, so they have a better intuitive grasp of "This is not a conversation, I don't have to hold space."
Besides, your flight attendants can be seen so the passengers are aware that they are still presenting from the visual elements of what they're doing.
Uh... is a way of stalling through distractions. Since pilots are looking at a lot of information and distilling it down amidst a lot of distractions, it's like a placeholder in the conversation while they regain what they're trying to say. As well as, yeah, sort of holding the place in the conversation.
@@esm1817 Yep don't hear flight attendants jumping over each-other to communicate like what folks do on the radio....Tho the info that the flight attendants is very important for the passengers.
Also, voice-activated radios from older times, needed the sustain for the mic to stay open.
i swear Stella is the cutest bubbeliest bean ever 🤧💖
From Australia, 12 months ago I boarded a 3 hour internal flight, Approx 10 minutes after take off the Pilot, not the First Officer came on the PA. He proceeded to speak for at least 6 minutes, interspersing the flight details with many tried and true jokes he just made every passenger feel as if he was talking to THEM individually. At the end of his announcements, the whole of the cabin burst into spontaneous applause. When we deplaned he was standing at the front exit which took us three times as long as every second passenger (including myself) stopped and wanted to shake his hand. Best flight ever! (Thank you Qantas)
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less than 3 what ??
@@allenrj1
I really enjoy it when a pilot talks a lot during the flight. I find it comforting, it's like - oh good, this pilot sounds alert and smart and calm (and sober). I like it.
Or maybe its like - oh god this pilot keeps talking he is not focused, smart, or calm.
Love the collaboration - you both look like a lot of fun and it's nice watching people having fun joking around together.
The "uuuuuuhhhhhh" is an indication that the pilot really wants to be an ASTRONAUT!
When many of us were growing up, we considered the astronauts the coolest people on and off the planet. When we watched the broadcasts from space, the astronauts all said "uuuuuuhhhhhh" every time they started talking or when they paused.
They did this because their microphones weren't triggered on until they'd start speaking. But if they just started talking, the first syllable would get cut off. So they would start with "uuuuuuhhhhhh" to turn the microphone on and "uuuuuuhhhhhh" during pauses to keep the microphone on.
That... my friend... is some darn good trivia.
DO MORE COLLABORATIONS
You deserve a medal! Thank you for this explanation!
Remember, the com systems in the spacecraft were usually set for voice actuation ( VOX ). The Aaaahhhh opens the mic so the first part of the first word isn't cut off. I don't remember John Glenn doing that, however.
@@bcgrittner They probably had 'Push to Talk' by then.
If I was a pilot and I walked through the cabin of the plane I’d probably throw my hands up in the air and go “look no hands”. That would be funny. 😆😆
More of these. Love it!!
I’d kill for a joke like this on my flight 😂😂😂
Brilliant
I just had a big belly laugh over this comment! 🤣
The two most dreaded words a frequent traveller never wants to hear from the captain "Well folks..."
j2simpso ... it seems we’re going to have to uhh deplane because the uuuh crew has worked their maximum hours
Hi Hi UHHHHHHHH Thanks for flying with us uhh yeah
Hi Hi #RYANAIR
The most dreaded words from the captain are always in a language you don't speak on a super depressing tone, on a small regional flight in a foreign country, with not many people speaking English around you to ask wtf is going on.
Lol we pulled back out of the gate and waited for around half an hour.
Turns out the atc and pilots were kind of arguing.
A maintaince light came on so the atc made some people check it out and like the glass on a light on the wheel broke. It was like a hard landing before that. Pilots were saying”just let us fly to RDU”
Atc be like “you have to come back to the gate by the rules”
ITS FREAKING GLASS COVERING A LIGHT!!!!!
then the pilot just said. Well folks we might have to have a bit of a delay.
Half an hour later.
Well umm a maintenance light came on. But the tower wants us to go to Raleigh.
(Just in the backround I just heard”no they don’t”)
Absolutely brilliant it was great seeing Stella with you.
My younger sister was a flight attendant for Easy Jet but unfortunately we lost her a year ago 😢 Stella really reminded me of her 💔
So sorry for your loss :(
favorite pilot PA I ever heard, on Southwest Airlines, "I know I'm the last person you want to hear from, but..."
I love pilot announcements they reassure me
That shows how the mentality is already poisoned in a way the pilot believes his interactions are not welcome lol.
the "uuuuh" thing is just the brain setting the vocal cords on standby until it figures out the next step.
That's the best explanation I've ever seen
haha
The "uuuuh" thing also keeps the transmission channel reserved for the pilot, so nobody else is taking over in the comms. :D
Also reminds you when your done whatever that got you distracted that you where talking..... Also the bathroom thing could be once in air people's badders are destressing and the need to go is now awake for them.
It's so that the Mike doesn't go in and out. If the Mike doesn't hear anything it stops and it becomes silent. Not only does it derail your train of thought but someone else can start transmitting. At least that's why we do it on our coms.
Who thinks Captain Joe and 74 Gear should collab?
Me
Captain Joe is young in the 747 lol
I'd love to see that
SlippPlays 74 Crew, Joe, and Mentour Pilot (Petter).
74Gear and Mentour just did a collab on each other's channel
The reason for the "aaahhhhh" or "Uuuhhhhh" is subconscious. When you know others are listening to you talk, we feel a sence of obligation and tend to fill those voids with what are referred to as "crutch" words or phrases. Other ones are "as you know", "annnnnnnd", "You know what i'm saying", and "soooooo". It is a way for our brains to compensate because the brain thinks that silence is not a good thing when others are listening. You feel the need to say "something". For reference, I am a flight instructor and teach others to be instructors. Love your channel and keep up the great work.
5:20 It might be fun to have the pilot run through the cabin, wearing a parachute.
And I bet if that happened you'd be the first to file a lawsuit!
@@terrencebradley5417 Why would you make such a bet?
Do you just assume a person who cracks a joke is a snowflake, or do you think you know me?
Or maybe you are just an asshole who makes juvenile insults to any comment you don't like?
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@Eric Taylor calm down my dood
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I love the coded language she’s using for “I just want the passengers to be invisible to us, go to sleep, and leave us the hell alone” 😂
The best trans pac I ever had was when NO ONE made any announcements for the entire flight. The only disturbance was the seat belt bell going on/off periodically.
sign543 French flight attendants say ‘’ un passager qui dort est un passager en or’’.
A sleeping passenger is a golden passenger.
In all fairness, the cabin crew is there to ensure the passengers are properly prepared for an emergency situation, and to assist the passengers during an emergency. Everything else they do in the name of "passenger comfort" is just a nicety tacked on by the airline. That's why I get so mad when I see passengers treating them like waitstaff, or worse.
@@GrubbyZebra That's great, but it's still their job. Don't believe I've ever seen a buffet on a plane.
@@tiamilo3673 the point is that cabin crew are not there to be your personal servant. They are there to perform a critical safety function as required by law. Passengers need to treat them appropriately.
"This is your captain speaking. There is absolutely no need to worry! The left engine is NOT on fire!"
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that's from a very old show of the Monthy Python team: "How to irritate people"
There's something on the wing. Some......thing.👹
But captain! Why are you trying so hard to distract everyone from the RIGHT engine?? 🤣
That's what am thinking! Lol
This is actually one of my favorites. You really should do more like this, Kelsey
These two are looking like a kindergarten children besties 😍
I am sick of being on aircraft where the volume of the announcement is too low. All you hear is a muffled voice and can't make out a word of what is being said. It happens far too often.
They teach us to talk like that...
@@Bigsky1991 Try that with ATC...
Copy your request Mumble2237. Descend and maintain 6000 ft. Increase speed to 240 knots. Expect hold at PAYBCK with 1 minute legs until min fuel. 😉
Yes, when that happens, I can't help but wonder how they can keep a jumbo jet in the air if they can't even maintain a functioning PA system!
@@lisalu910 it's not the pa system
Thank you Will Ford. It bugs when that happens.
I actually care to hear where we're at, flying over, etc... 🙋♀️ 😂
each and every state? Thats such a long announcement
@@74gear we usually don't take a flight that covers that many states 😉
Yeah, I had a pilot explain a short flight route once and I loved it! I usually fly 9 hs MVD to MIA so I would not like to hear about that particular route on a PA, but short ones are great!
Me too! (maybe not every detail but like 5 different cool things maximum)
I enjoy hearing landmarks, like when we flew past Mt Fuji headed to Korea. I was glad I didn’t miss that.
This video was so fun. I'm a retired F/A with 38 years of flying for an major US carrier and you had me laughing like the old days. Kelsey, I love your channel and I "m looking forward to Stella"s channel as well. Keep up the good work.
So you were a granny when you retired... How I miss Pan Am.... Today's flight attendants are just sky waitresses.
*Pilot walks to the back of the plane*
Me, as a passenger: "Ah, time to grab the parachutes then?"
Its cool, as long as he isn't carrying a chute.
If I was the pilot I would look at all the puzzled passengers and throw my hands up in the air and go “look no hands”!!!
Gotta say, it's nice to know some flights come with backup Pilots...lol
Not to fuel your anxiety, but there are no parachutes on normal commercial plains 😅
You guys are hilarious. As a pilot and passenger I love this. I especially love that Stella's number 1 through 5 things are all about passenger comfort, and I know that their primary role is dealing with all of us in an emergency. Yet they totally also think about our comfort. And Kelsey is so ahhhhhh funny.
If passengers are uncomfortable they let the flight crew feel that
42 years ago I was 8 years old and the pilots let me in the cockpit to hang out for 10 min in the jump seat. Those were the days.
I had the same... My parents and I were flying a lot! I asked for it on every flight. I remember going on a 737 to Bankgok... I guess from Phuket... and asking them if I could stay during landing... and they said: Yeah, why not. Oh man... That was amazing. Imagine you are like 10 Years old and you know you can be in there during the landing and then the seatbelt signs go on and the flight attendants just passing by and you start to think, that they forgot about you... But at the end I was able to be in the Cockpit. :)
damn so jealous
@@MaxBenn Yup, I would do the same on every flight. One gave me juice to drink out of in an airlines mug. They said " this mug, (with the airlines logo) is only allowed for pilots" before they put a plastic captains wing on my shirt. Those were the days indeed. SOOOO much has changed in the world. Must have been a nice view coming into Phuket over the water before landing. I go every year.
I remember that too, I visited the cockpit twice as a child. One of the times I was the only kid, who wanted to see the cockpit (or maybe others weren't allowed by their parents, because why would you ever not want to visit the cockpit?) and one of the pilots actually explained a lot of the instruments to me and showed me where exactly we would fly.
He even explained a bit of physics to me, because, as he didn't know me, he thought it was safe to ask if I had any more questions. Little did he know I would go right for "How does a plane stay in the air, eventhought it's so heavy?".
Super nice guy, will never forget it.
Something similar happened to me when I was 8, I was flying with my mom and she noticed one of the pilots was a female so she told me "look girls can be pilots too!". A flight attendant overheard this and told the pilot the pilot then called me into the cockpit and showed me around and gave me a little pin. I'll never forget it!
Back when I flew all over for work, I loved it when the pilot would explain what we were passing and what we could see -- various landmarks etc etc.
One airline I flew on had a monitor in front of every seat and there was a channel we could tune to that gave us all the flight information we'd want including airspeed, altitude, cabin pressure, inside and outside temperature, where we were, what our estimated arrival time was, how long we'd been in the air, and a lot of other useful information. I loved that stuff.
Generally, the reason I see pilots do the "uhhhhh"s is due to the microphone and how sensitive it is. In particular, I mean how it can be a habit we pick up from privat pilot training since the small single engine Pipers or Cessnas we fly are so loud. Sometimes (often) the mic will cut out the first part of what you say (just a split second, but still something), so you want to say something to have the mic catch your voice before you start speaking about the critical information. Similarly, that is why we don't go quite in the middle of speaking if we need time to think, since that will cut off the mic again and we still need to effectively say "uh."
The alternative I found is people who just stretch the word out in order to not allow a pause for the mic to cut out. For example:
"[Airport identifier] ground, this iiiiiis 123AB, on theeeeeeee West raaamp, ready to taxiiii with informatiooooon Viktor."
You're right....it goes back to early flight training in small airplanes!! Uhhhhh...roger out!!!!:)
You most definitely fly or use David Clark’s a lot, only a pilot would think of that ..... lol
@@michaeljohn8905 I am a pilot. Yes. Well, student pilot.
That's actually a trick I was taught when I became a helicopter crewman - if you're using voice activation instead of a PTT to always begin with "Uhh" in order to activate the mic before it missed anything important. And that was even for internal intercom, I never talked on the radios where I worked in the back.
Automatic gain control is the term you are looking for.
As a passenger I LOVE when the pilot makes announcements. Love the updates and love the info they give! Don’t stop!!!!!!
Ok, this needs to be a series. If Stella and her collegues have such long lists we need to hear more.
Then let first class passengers tell stories of how these inflated sky waitresses act like they are queen of the skies. But can't land a damn plane, or even stay in shape. JAL would never hire this bitchy beast.
Yes, Kelsey, the collaboration with your Flight Attendant is great! But - it might have to always be with Stella! You two have a great dynamic!
Pilots do "uhhhhhh" because during their normal ATC/radio communication, you get stepped on or can step on other transmissions and be cut off, so they develop a habit to keep the mic open
onepropjock so once the mic is hot and they’re transmitting the mic is on a “vox” setting ?
I just wish that they would add a giggity whenever they reported a head wind.
@@toemblem yeeessss. That would be sooo funny. 😂😂😂
onepropjock: Exactly! We develop the habit so it carries over to other conversations. I learned it too but never really thought about it. LOL
@@ROTAXD No, but all the other people on the channel are waiting for the sound to stop from whoever is currently transmitting so that they can begin their own transmissions filled with um's, and uh's and vocal fry.
Actually, I don't think it's a radio thing. That's just how people talk. It may be because a silence like that in a conversation is an invitation for someone else to say something, so people learn to fill the silences so they won't get interrupted when they know they have more to say.
I might be the odd one out, but I actually like it when the pilot makes longer PA’s! I find it interesting hearing about where we are flying over, the weather etc. I think it shows that the pilots love the fact that we will be flying over the Mississippi, or being able to look out and be able to recognize what city is in the far distance!
I would agree it's not a good idea during the early or very late flight but otherwise? Yes, please :)
Still that's as a passenger, who doesn't fly often.
I can understand how it can annoy flight attendants who heard it million times already. Still she said the love their passenger so suffer for our enjoyment :-D
I've never been a pilot, but I've been a Vehicle Commander in the Army. We wore helmets with built-in microphones and headphones. The mics were voice-activated. The mic could sometimes take a fraction of a second to turn on, especially if there was a lot of background noise. And there is often a lot of background noise in an MRAP or a Stryker or an aircraft. So, if we want to say, "Contact. Three o'clock. Range, 400 meters." It may come out as, "...tact.... o'clock..... eters." So, we'll say, "Uhhhh... contact. Uhhhhhhh, three o'clock. Uhhhh.... range 400 meters." The "uhhhh" gives the mic a chance to activate.
Good point, didnt think of that! Thanks for you service -UK
I’m waiting for a pilot to say “welcome aboard this flight to uuuuuuhhhhhhhh hangonwherearewegoing? Oh yeah. This flight to New York! apparentlyuuuhhhhhhh”
That would be rich! But the Kens and Karens would pitch a fit, so . . . .
@@inconnu4961 they ruin all the fun
I feel like if the pilot did that I would of thought "Oh we going somewhere better than the other place? Okay I'm in"
On one of my only flights, going from Copenhagen to Lisbon, right as we were about to go, the pilot made the usual announcement, hoping we would enjoy the flight to DELHI!
And for some reason, they never corrected themselves in the announcement! The flight attendants had to announce that we didn't have to worry, and the flight was indeed going to Portugal, not India... Only like half an hour into the flight, the pilot came back on, ensuring us that it was a slip of the tongue, and then added the following announcement just to cheer us up even more: If we actually tried to go to India with the amount of fuel we had, we likely wouldn't have made the trip there anyway...
CrimePhoenix 27 even if you had the fuel, you’d have a rocky flight. Flying into Delhi always gives problems with smog haha. ILS ftw
You guys should do a Q & A together on all things planes/flying!
Courtney Homan-Jones Agreed!!!
Probably against company regulations, but it would awesome to get a vlog of a day in the life of a crew.
They are cute together....aren't they????:)
I “uhhh” when ATC gives me a paragraph of information all at once and at the speed of light. “Clear taxi via uhhhh Delta, Charlie, cleared taxi uhhh runway 8 at uhhh Charlie, then continue taxi via Echo, hold short runway 17 at uhhhh echo”.
I'm not a pilot myself but i've seen quite some videos about ATC communication or aviation in general.
And i coulnd't agree more. Even moreso taking in account that not everybody speaks english fluently / is a native english speaker.
I totally understand that while working at ATC time (management) is paramount. But those infos are coming in really fast.
"That's not an excuse. Just hold it." LOL Love it.
I actually like it when the pilot walks through the cabin, I know there's a co-pilot at the controls. Maybe's it's because I'm an Air Force veteran and know that people need bathroom breaks and to stretch their legs, and that fighter pilots aren't able to do that.
Exactly! Im a nurse and really for health reasons alone they should exercise those calf muscles!! And as a person who has bladder issues ... to hear them talk about when to or not to use the WC just makes me kinda wince.. otherwise I love 74 gear!
When i see a pilot calm & relaxed i know there's nothing to worry about. All is well
if pilots stop doing the "uhhhhhh" in their P.A. i'll be really sad, that's how you know they have no idea which flight they are on really :P
Welcome aboard uhhhhhhhhh... the plane?
Pilot looking at co pilot uhhhh to give him the destination
When dead heading, don't wake up startled and shout "what's going on?" Makes the cabin turn into a prison riot.
My dad remarks, "I was on a plane that flew through an ash cloud in the Philippines, dropped what felt like 5000 feet, and then after the pilots pulled out, the captain ran through trying to wave like nothing was wrong on his way to the bathroom." (circa mid-80s)
LOL
The very last “commin’ up” was spot on with that little turn of the head Kelsey does.
Aww! I actually find it really interesting when the pilots give the flight plan and tell us where we're flying!
Stella is “uhaaa..” absolutely adorable! I love her personality!
I had a Pilot who made his announcement and said "Thank you for joining us on our flight to... uhhhhhhh" 10 seconds silence "Palma de Mallorca"
Where i thought "Yeah... ok great, he DOES know where we are going!"
Bwhahahahahhahahhaha
half the time we don't remember until we look at the paperwork.
while saying uhhhhhhhhh,
@@DesertEskimo21 Dear lord this upped my passenger anxiety a few notches!!
Oh jezzzzzz
:D
I REALLY hope you get more Flight Attendants on your show for these collabs!! Especially when they're as sparkly and charming as Stella!
Fantastic to see you 2 having some fun and playfully rattling each other’s cage.
This type of relationship while on board makes the passengers more relaxed and is entertaining.
Thanks 👍🏾😂
Got to say I loved it when Kelsey put on the glasses and the headset and did the PA
That was fun. When I was a kid I took a demo flight in a small plane. Ever since I was hooked I knew I wanted to fly. It took me probably 30 years before I got my license but I finally did it! It was so much fun. And this video just looked like you two were still having fun. Never stop the fun in flying... thanks you two.
PS - The pilot’s ‘verbal pause’ is like a radio announcer’s trademark!
Congratulations! 😊
Absolutely wonderful take with the flight attendant with u. The most entertaining flight i had was when the pilot continuously spoke as if he was Darth Vader and the copilot was Han Solo and they kept that going throughout the flight. We gave them a standing ovation upon landing and couldn't wait to wish them well on the way out. I find it hilarious when the pilots do all the uhhhh's... U should do a video imitating the most funny pilots.
you 2 need to do far more videos, great chemistry
Funny talking about kids on the flight deck. I remember when you used to be able to visit the flight deck during flight, loved seeing the pilots and annoying them with lots of questions about all the buttons.
My first flight was in 1969 when I was 5. I was flying alone from LAX to Tucson. The FA’s put me in one of the front rows, gave me a golden wings pin to wear, plus other airplane goodies. During the flight, I was taken to the cockpit to meet the pilots and hang out. Such an amazing experience, especially since it was my first trip alone.
My mom literally retired last weekend from flying for TI/Continental/United after 39 years. I've heard all of these! Great video! Keep the blue side up!
As in my profession (now retired), it's so wonderful to see the "human" side!! This is EXCELLENT!!!
One of my favorite memories is when I was flying unaccompanied minor and the Southwest pilot let me into the cockpit and I "fired the guns". I'm sure it was some air release but it's a powerful fun memory.
LOL. Reminds me of when I was little & my aunt convinced me her car had a "jet". It was her turbocharger kicking in.
This was absolutely hilarious. You two had an amazing dynamic. Thanks to you both!
When I was going to Vegas for the first time, a pilot announced that we were flying over a meteor crater , he even tilted the plane a bit so we could see, I never forget that flight, almost 10 years ago.
I actually really enjoy when the pilot tells us what we are flying over. For those of us who dont sleep well/at all on planes, it is a delight to know what state/scenery we are looking over. (so long as it is clear skies)
It was so nice to see you smile ear to ear. I love watching this!
As a passenger, I actually rather appreciate the "long" PAs.
Godfrey Poon I too enjoy the long PAs. Reassuring to hear the calm, confident voice of your pilot.
I don't. If it were up to me, they wouldnt do any PAs just to tell me about the weather at the destination. I looked that one up myself to dress and pack accordingly. And when I hear they do this while they have to do other stuff, I am even more inclined to say "just focus on your job, and that's certainly not reporting the weather".
i dgaf about cruising altitude or weather conditions I have multiple devices to tell me that crap just fly the damn plane and listen to ATC so we don't have to go around
Arghhhhh no
Same for me too
It would not be a captain's PA without the "uhhhhh..."
I love getting the full flight plan in the PA announcement. Maybe it’s just the love of aviation but I do love it. Lol
Stella is a sweetheart and you should have her back whenever possible. Great Job.
FANTASTIC! A smile on my face from start to finish. Two very nice, wonderful people. Do more together . . .
You should do more of this really really....i actually laughed all the way till the end
Love the Collaboration . You are such a great instructor Kelsey. Stella is so good she can fly with her eyes closed. How awesome is that.
As someone who has suffered from ulcerative colitis for over a decade, let me tell you, being judged for needing a bathroom at an inconvenient time is a real fear. Many of us suffer from social anxiety because of it and avoid confined places like airplanes like the plague. You can be in a room full of bathrooms all day long and it won't make a difference to anyone with IBD because it's a one-minute-to-the-next kind of disease. So be kind! We don't mean to try your patience, and no one is more inconvenienced than we are ❤
I have IBS...I get it!
YES...What she said..Stopped flying 20yrs ago!!🎯😳🥺😨
You two have great chemistry together!
Do a colab with Captain joe, he’s also a 747 pilot.
Thats more likely to happen if his fans ask him to do it...
Do a Boeing vs. Airbus comparison. I have a vague idea about the differences. Things like, the Airbus cockpit is roomier, don't touch the rudder pedal on a A300, to take off in an Airbus, just press the take off button. But I'd love to hear a real comparison. Am I justified in saying "if it's not Boeing, I'm not going"?
@@74gear Well, aren't you a fan? I bet it has more weight if you ask.
that would be great!
little javi CAPTAIN JOE IS NOT A CAPTAIN! #triggered
This was great!!!
I was in tears when Stella brought out the bonus "Uhhhhhhhhhhh" issue!!
I suspect it's because people like Stella are extroverted natural-born-public-speakers, whereas pilots are a bit more introverted, and therefore may not feel comfortable simply stopping speaking while they gather and process the next tidbit of information they will PA.
Regardless - great vid - very informative!
I love the energy between them
Oh man, that was soooo cooool 👍👍👍
Coming up! 😄
"We might forget"
YES to more collabs ! 😎😎😎
I like hearing the pilot PA’s it eases my anxiety and I just enjoying hearing them
Or when the pilot walks to the back, they should wear dark glasses and carry a white cane.
There's some old airline book where it tells the story of some ancient BA legendary captain, back in the day, who (they claim) occasionally did exactly that, having first affixed to the cockpit door a sign reading "Blind Flying Tonight". It's probably not true, but then many of the best stories are not ...
Lol!
on a 737 MAX
Or walk to the back and say " Wake me if we loose altitude."
Do more videos with Stella! Not only is she a beautiful addition but she makes it more fun to watch your videos.