The Islanders: Gísli Gíslason's Love Affair With The Skies And Choppers

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
  • As we meet outside one of the hangars at Reykjavík Airport, the excitement on Gísli Gíslason's face is evident. Across the bay, a fresh volcano emits smoke, which means one thing for Gísli - more and more tourists eager to fly and witness the volcano's majestic display. As a helicopter pilot with Reykjavík Helicopters, Gísli can make their dream come true. What’s more, he genuinely loves doing it.
    Learn about Gísli's love for the skies, helicopters and volcanos.
    Follow Gísli’s helicopter adventures on Instagram / mylifeasahelicopterpilot and UA-cam: @mylifeasahelicopterpilot
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 19

  • @wtglb
    @wtglb 10 місяців тому +4

    It was Gísli's videos that inspired me in 2014 to book a tour with Nordurflug (where he worked at the time), though he wasn't our pilot (it was the "Commander" that flew us), I recognized him when we went into the office and I told him how I came about booking a heli tour. It's SO worth it!

  • @delzworld2007
    @delzworld2007 10 місяців тому +4

    Nice video about an ordinary guy with an extraordinary job. Tourism has exploded in almost all of Europe where there is no quiet season anymore, with some negative consequences. For example, renting costs has gone through the roof because prices are according to tourist rents.

  • @hinkelstein69
    @hinkelstein69 10 місяців тому +3

    Pilot says: "I am afraid of heights, so I fly rather low" - I did not expect that...!

  • @jointheplioceneepoch
    @jointheplioceneepoch 10 місяців тому +4

    I just love the passion and devotion he has for his job. Lol, I’ve avoided Instagram until now 😊 I’m going to download now. ✌️🙏

  • @kimmoss-allen5036
    @kimmoss-allen5036 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for that window into what it's like to be a helicopter pilot. The trip to the lighthouse was surreal! I'm betting that no one lives there full time? The Westman Islands are gorgeous and rugged.

  • @yvonnevandermeer8471
    @yvonnevandermeer8471 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video, very nice to see. Greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @Planet-ICELAND
    @Planet-ICELAND 10 місяців тому +4

    Sá margar Þyrlur við Eldfjallið

  • @wtglb
    @wtglb 10 місяців тому

    He's awesome!

  • @cyndiluna1
    @cyndiluna1 10 місяців тому +1

    I wonder did you fly for Norðurflug in 2013? Gísli was the name of our pilot. Dreaming of another trip one day…🤞🏼🍀

  • @williambeehag6166
    @williambeehag6166 7 місяців тому +2

    Can anyone tell me whether there are any more videos for members apart from what we see on the public UA-cam? I unsubscribed after the takeover & really miss the newscasts with Valur

  • @mistermylo8607
    @mistermylo8607 7 місяців тому

    What’s the news on the volcano and earthquakes near the Blue Lagoon?

  • @blitzkriegbop6666
    @blitzkriegbop6666 8 місяців тому

    Luckily i got to visit this place before the downfall of the country and meeting natives there. Unfortunately it took a turn for the worse, now natives are slowly becoming a minority. Sincerely a native american.

  • @DanWall-dn1vb
    @DanWall-dn1vb 8 місяців тому +5

    Kicking Valur and Polly to the curb, is that decision aging well? I think not. I wonder how they are doing these days?

    • @mistermylo8607
      @mistermylo8607 7 місяців тому

      What??!! Oh no ! I’m looking for their report. What happened?

    • @mungus3838
      @mungus3838 7 місяців тому

      I was wondering where they've been. Such a shame. The last thing I want to watch are pretentious Americans and Europeans talking about their lives in Iceland. If it wasn't for the smoked salmon, butter, and thunderbread in the north, I'd never go back again. Rude dirty tourists trash the country

  • @neilsawyer3081
    @neilsawyer3081 10 місяців тому +4

    Bring back the old team, was much better, polly - chief of moral officer, was better on her own than any of these...

    • @renater.540
      @renater.540 10 місяців тому +3

      Polly...🐶

    • @neilsawyer3081
      @neilsawyer3081 10 місяців тому

      @renater.540 thank you of course, edited