This has to be a world record number of questions asked to one pilot. Every one of them fielded with authority and fluidity. What I take from this is "I got this". Nice work.
G'day Kelsey, I finally caught up and listened to this radio appearance. It was really good. I've been involved in radio broadcasting and producing, off and on for over 35 years and I can tell you the main presenter on that station was a real pro. He kept it moving swiftly, he'd done his homework on you and your channel and, best of all, he gave you many, many plugs for you and your channel. That's the mark of a true radio professional. Then there's the fact that you were a great radio guest to have on because you are used to 'public speaking' like, errrr, on your intercom, errrr, and even better in your video narrations. There is nothing worse than a radio guest who answers in short or monosyllabic sentences. The better the guest the better the program slot and this makes the presenter's day, so he'll keep you on for as long as possible. If you are ever listening to a radio interview that sounds a bit slow or dull, then you'll certainly hear the presenter wind up the interview and go to music or commercials. This means the guest sucked. He kept you on for nearly 40 minutes and I can tell you that's a long time in radio talk so, you were a great guest. I hope that appearance helped your subscriptions in the San Diego listening area. You should do more promotional radio appearances; you are good at it. I could get you on the radio station I'm associated with anytime, but I guess you don't get down to Hobart, Tasmania a lot. I don't think HBT is even 747/A380 rated. The heaviest aircraft I've seen down there is a fully loaded C-130J model. Anyway, congratulations, you are now a multi-media professional! Cheers, BH
Bill Halliwell I agree. He either knew the channel beforehand or did his homework. He had lots of good questions prepared (although with a topic as interesting as this it’s probably not too difficult) & allowed things to proceed organically, but never go off the rails. As a fan of Kelsey’s channel, I also appreciated him plugging the channel as often as he did.
One of the most informative interviews about aviation, no wonder his channel is so popular. Just a no-nonsense view of the various aviation and flying issues. Thanks.
Great interview! Genuinely delightful in every way, just like all of your original content. You're a natural communicator and you get your subject across in a really enjoyable way, so thanks!
My dad was a private pilot (single-engine Cessnas and piper cubs). One trip, when I was around 9, we ended up in a freak snowstorm, in the Sierra Nevada range. The instruments were not working right. My dad decided to drop low and try to get below the clouds and realized we were in whiteout conditions, and we were having trouble communicating with the local airport, so he decided to drop lower until he could see the treetops. We ended up flying through a series of small valleys, less than 20 above the treetops, with trees going up the valley walls only about 40 feet off of our wings, for close to 30 minutes. My mom was in tears. My brother threw up all over the back of the plane. I was too young to understand just how much danger we were in. But, my Dad...he appeared as cool as cucumber. I even asked him if he was scared. He said, "If I was scared, I would be in the back seat with you right now." gave me a quick sideways little grin and continued trying to contact the airport. He didn't tell us until years later that he lost control of his bowels (just a little bit) on that flight, and was never so glad to have one of us kids vomiting, because it helped cover the signs of his fear...not only was he desperately trying not to panic himself, but he was trying to manage our panic as well, while white-knuckling that little flying tin can to a safe landing spot.
I had a similar story when I was 9! We hit a storm in my dads bonanza and the electronics went out from what I can remember. Big drops up and down, I remember asking if we were going to crash. Hand cranked the landing gear. I had a blast but would probably die of a panic attack today.
Oakland airport, a few years ago in 2016, I forgot my Macbook pro in one of those bins they have at the security, the plastic bins has almost the same color as my computer, and and empty one were placed on top of my laptop and I failed to notice it. 15 minutes into my flight to Sweden I realized what had happened and I told a flight attendant about it. She had me talk to the pilot (via phone in the rear of the plane) and he radioed the Oakland tower to let them know. 12 hours later, I finally managed to call Oakland airport and they told me they had found my computer. I were able to pick it up when I returned 14 days later. I dont know if radioing it in did anything, but it did take the worst edge off my worries and Im super thankful for the crew on my Norwegian flight providing the help they could.
Good thing you were on Norwegian Air. If that had been American or United, the flight attendants would have told you to sit your ass down and shut the fuck up. They're that bad.
@@robertjensen1048 idk, I’ve had something similar with American where someone in our group left a credential we needed at security and American had it on the next flight for us. We were a bunch of kids going to a national convention for a high school club and the instructor left it. This was the only way to get her in to sign us all in when we got there. In future years, they stopped sending the credentials out ahead of time and set up a place to pick the credentials up because other people did the same thing. This was right around when they started with the full body scanners and people didn’t really have the hang of it. Maybe us being a large group changed things but I’d like to think it didn’t.
one night while in the cockpit jumpseat(FAA), After we got our pushback and were taxiing out, we got a call from tower. Some woman was running back and forth in the gate area screaming that her little girl was still aboard. I offered to the captain to have an airport vehicle catch us somewhere out on the tarmac, And I could take her down the airstairs. B727. Went back in the cabin and sure enough, there she was sleeping in the seats at the rear. The stew and I wrapped her up like a burrito in a blanket head to toe and told her it was going to be REALLY loud as I carried her down the stairs but that she would be perfectly safe. Gave her to the guy in the airport truck and he drove her back. Just before takeoff, we got another message from the tower about one happy happy mom. Don't remember what airline it was but I believe it was NW. The little girl was a real trooper: plus, she got to keep the blanket.
Most of the physicians and scientist I know have tried to get rid of their macbook by leaving them behind. Somehow, they always find their way home. Little P.O.S. that they are.
Pilots' "Uhhhh" before speaking is a habit developed in training while using headsets with voice activated microphones. If you don't "uhhhh" at the beginning, your first word or first couple words get cut off.
My dad is a ham radio operator and the way he taught me was, press the button then take a breath to talk. That'll make sure whatever you say next will go through. If the uhh was a necessity then hams, ATCs, police officers,... everyone who uses radios would do that, which isn't the case.
@@emrebaskocak Well, a modern microphone, it isn't hard to buffer a few milliseconds before the actual "activation", the microphone is actually open all the time if doing VOX. No, the reason is mostly what he said, they are listening to several other things while trying to check the chart. It is just ordering thoughts to make sure one is giving the right number.
As some mentions in comments of another video it can also be an effective way of letting people know that you are not done talking when they can not see your face. You keep your attention. If you ever tried take out you earphones for listening to the captain and put them back in .. only to take them out again because he was not done talking
I have been a subscriber to this gentleman’s channel for a while . I am a armchair pilot ( home simulators and such ) and this guy has helped me with piloting the sim definitely a top notch pilot 👍🏻
Kelsey, this is such a great interview, 40 minutes flew like 40 seconds. You are such an interesting person to talk to, and your experiences and knowledge are so valuable. Thank you for sharing! 🍀 Best wishes from Northern Ireland 🍀
I'm supposed to be studying for a test tomorrow but I couldn't help it... I listened to the whole interview as soon as it started... Kesley is my favorite pilot and talks real stuff about aviation👏👏👏
@@dana102083 I wish I was. I've never been on a plane yet I wish to be a pilot. I only know it from my flight simulator, reading and videos. Just the difference in countries and economies, but I'll get there one day. I'll look for this comment section and mention once I get the chance hey
I’m so accustomed to the zany, wacky morning radio jocks. By contrast, this crew was great - thoughtful questions, kept it moving, let Kelsey talk without rude interruptions, and it was funny! Kelsey, thanks for doing this. Looking forward to your next 74 Gear post.
I have no idea how I missed this one, but it was just what I needed to wind down today's day. Kelsey, you are an amazing person. Thank you for your channel.
Everyone always praises Sully for the Hudson landing, but no one EVER talks about the incident where both engines of a Boeing 767 with like 300 people on board, when all of a sudden both engines shut down at cruising altitude (35,000) and the pilot was able to glide the massive plane on ZERO engines all the way to an abandoned airport in a field in middle of nowhere and every person survived. He literally drifted the plane in the air to slow it down just enough to where he could land it
The flight you’re referring to, I believe, is the “Gimley Glider”. It happened in Canada, just outside of Winnipeg, I think. The abandoned airport was converted to a drag strip. There are a few more too! A flight coming from South America that hit a hail storm landed on an embankment in Louisiana. The captain only had one eye! A trans oceanic flight that was leaking fuel and had both engines shut down glided something like 30 miles to land on an island in the Atlantic. A record to this day! My favorite is the Quantas flight, a 747, that flew through the smoke of a volcano without knowing it. All four engines shut down! Those guys earned their pay that day, and then some! The thing about the Hudson landing is that a water landing never ends well. Then, it all happened so fast, in the middle of a city, with no altitude to play with. Every one of these guys are my heroes, and there are plenty more that we don’t know about!
@@74gear You were *hilarious* in this! 😂 As much as I like your tech-heavy videos, I find your relaxed demeanor to be the most enjoyable. That impression of the pilot "just trying stuff" killed me.
Sure enjoyed this great interview. Would feel completely safe flying with you at the helm. So am curious. Heard about a month ago that a plane dropped 30,000 feet. Good thing there weren't any mountains underneath
Hey Kelsey. I wanted to let you know that I got my PPL yesterday. It took awhile and I had setbacks. You really helped me through the times when I was getting discouraged. So.. Thank You for your help! I appreciate you.
I love this interview, Kelsey, you're rock solid when talking. It's hard to do an interview like that cold, you didn't even blink. I've done it, I know. I also was on the other side as the interviewer. We don't miss a 74Gear, thanks for doing what you do!
Kelsey has a great channel. Im a CFII and commercial pilot myself. I always like to hear other pilot's experiences. You never stop learning. No matter what your experience level is.
If pilots didn't check in through a separate, fast security line? Passenger: "Hey speed it up guys, I'm gonna miss my plane!" Kelsey from the back: "No you're not!"
Continuation : Passenger: Who are you to know that Kelsey: I am the pilot of the aircraft you're about to enter. Everyone else who heard him(most probably kids) : Can I take a selfie?!Can I have an autograph?!
Kelsey does a great job, worth listening to. (often media people ruin an interview, make it inane and unbearable, but they are tolerable in this instance )
For years I have heard you talk to the camera, but obviously have never heard you interact in a group setting. You're very natural, personable, and comical.
While in the Navy I remember sitting at a table outside a bar in Phuh Ket Thailand with a buddy of mine watching the street. Both of us being from small midwestern towns we decided if we told the folks back home what we were observing, NO ONE WOULD BELIEVE US!
Great job, Kelsey! You’re officially a Rock Star! :). Very well done interview! Funny, great answers to all the dumb questions we get every day, and I’m SURE will get you a whole bunch more subscribers! Thanks for being a great spokesman for ALL of us!
Dear Sir, i have been watching videos on your channel and my deepest respect for your job and content here. Been listening to ATCs on HF and VHF for some 20 years, been monitoring HFDL (Acars mode2) and all sorts of air comms and i have most respect for all of the air crews. Keep it up. Looking forward to more and more videos.
11:55 A similar thing happened to me at Denver International Airport. We had a 4 hour layover and went to go get lunch, but it’s impossible to walk between the terminals because of the way they’re laid out (essentially islands within the runways/taxiways) so we had to use the subway to get to terminal 1 and 2… little did we know if you took the subway past terminal 1 you’d end up outside the secure area. I had thought the subway would just go back towards terminal 3 after reaching terminal 1, so you could imagine our surprise when we were asked to exit the train and found ourselves in the baggage claim. I also lost my driver’s license in my backpack and was terrified that we’d be stuck in Denver without a way back home... luckily I found it at the very bottom, but that was quite the scare. We were really lucky that our layover was so long and that the security checkpoint only took around 10 minutes despite it being noon at one of the busiest airports in the world. Learned an important lesson that day. Read signs carefully and know where you’re going and how to get there before you go.
One thing I have told other passengers that are nervous and start asking "what if" questions. I tell them that the pilots are going to do everything in their power to save their own lives, and if they save themselves we are going to be fine. (not 100% accurate but close enough.)
At about 3:00, you mentioned seeing the moon. Long story: We had a really bad front go through and left A LOT of water on the ground but when it passed, the sky was totally clear and dead smooth. Almost a new meaning for CAVU. We had a brilliant full moon that night so I loaded the girlfriend into the Champ and promised her something she would never forget. By the time we were at 1,000 feet AGL, the moon was reflecting off of all those temporary ponds and we flew up the moonbeams until the moon got so high the reflections got sketchy. For the next 40 years, she would occasionally get a distant look on her face and softly say "Remember when you flew me up the moonbeams?" The answer is still yes.
Your channel's blow'n' up! Congratulations on all the success. Thank-you for the outstanding content and wonderful sense of humor. I hope to be a pilot like that someday.
I appreciate that a pilot stopped to help us get to our next flight in Chicago/Ohare. We're in our sixties and don't fly much at all, so it really helped to relieve our anxiety.💖
Kelsey you’re my hero 🦸♂️ I’m afraid of flying so much it’s sad but with your soothing confidence you’re helping me hopefully overcome my fears love ❤️ your channel so very much 🌷🌹💐
My wife mistook the cockpit door for the bathroom door and was turning the knob while pushing/pulling on it until the flight attendant tapped her on the shoulder and pointed towards the bathroom. I told her she's lucky that she's not going to prison.
Great interview. Loved the interaction. Jokes were on point. I didn't set out to watch the whole thing; thinking I'd slide around to find interesting parts, but I listened the whole thing straight through because it was all interesting and enjoyable.
Once again Kelsey, you did a great job on this interview. You should probably do more, but please, make it a video. There were so many comments about your lips not moving. I don't think they were smokin' the right stuff. "3000" in Texas", and "when you hear the pilot scream", Just rolls off your tongue like your doing stand-up. I was laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my face. I started watching you because you seemed so straight and serious about flying. Now this. Almost can't wait for the next vid.
Oh, I'm so excited that you mentioned the crossing from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile. I'm Chilean and I live in the UK, but every time I go back to my country I love watching the Andes. Amazing view!
Kelsey you sounded great and not nervous at all really enjoyed this interview you did youre so funny with a great sense of humour to add, wouldn't want to be that pilot asleep in the back when you're flying through turbulence though haha! I might give soul plane a watch after this ☺️✈️♥️
Thanks for your reply Kelsey, well I managed to watch soul plane never seen it before, it was funny and thought well some of those things could be fun right 😂🤷🤦
I'd be concerned if someone got sucked out of a hole. Happened more than once. A DC-10 didn't lock right and a flight attendant got sucked out of the roof of ANOTHER flight. Falling many feet. She might actually have lived, too....
Note: is Physically hitting the ceiling ! -- IF your pen remains in pocket, don't panic. -- IF your pen hits the ceiling, then it is time to panic ! !!!!!!!!! Actual training, by many programs ! ???? Have you ever witnessed them ? -- Suits Immaculate. -- Pens in holder sleeve, in chest pocket. -- Pen sleeve, NOT secured to shirt !
My Dad who was in the airforce for a few years before changing branches (he had considered becoming a commercial pilot) always said dont be concerned unless the flight attendant looks worried. Even after transferring to the army he and my mom would rent a small plane and take it up on the weekends.
wow, good to know, cause 3 of the next 4 videos are long ones so get ready! The next Hollywood vs reality video is almost done for next month it will be the longest yet at 27 min I think 😲
Congratulations Kelsey! What a wonderful interview! Hope this program will give you a big boost in subscriptions! As always, take care and Happy Travels! ♥️🛫🗺
My favorite was "To those people complaining to the flight attendants, this isnt the flight attendants fault. Its actually us, the pilots, asking you to do those things. So please, dont yell and complain to them. DO NOT YELL AND COMPLAIN TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS"
@@74gear - It was solid throughout, nice job by the radio crew that interviewed you. It's always fun to listen in on people sharing a laugh as they also talk about stuff you're interested in. Don't worry about the length; youtube shows us the length ahead of time, so we can plan when to watch if it's too long for the amount of time we have. Or just pause and come back. (At least that works for me on a desktop computer easily enough. Just leave it open in a tab.) There are live-play D&D shows with 3 to 4 hour videos once a week that have huge numbers of followers (e.g. Critical Role), so there is an audience for long-form content. Mover (CW Lemoine) typically interviews fighter-pilot guests on his channel for over an hour, often 1h30 to 1h45. So there's certain an aviation-youtube audience for longer-form chit chat and storytelling, although maybe moreso for military aviation than civilian. (Mover has started extracting clips of interesting stories; a few times recently I've checked one of those out and ended up going to watch the full interview where I wouldn't have without getting sucked in via a highlight like that. IDK if something like that idea could work at all for any longer vids you'd want to do on your channel, Kelsey.)
I really appreciated what you said about that you are on the plane as well. There is so much misinformation and conspiracy theory about part shortages not allowing for proper maintenance and upkeep on aircraft. But when you talk about you would not fly a plane that was unsafe, it puts it in perspective for me as a passenger and relieves my anxiety to hear that the pilot and flight crew know more about the equipment firsthand and if they are getting on board they have to believe it is safe. Thanks for that statement, makes me feel better about flying again.
I just learned of your channel and have been absolutely binging your videos when I came across this. This is the station I normally listen to. What a cool coincidence
As an airplane passenger I've found it a lot more relaxing now that I drive a car. Strange I know, but it works. When we're up and cruising, it's so comfortable to feel that I'm surrounded by so much space. As a car driver I have potential obstacles and traffic I COULD hit. But even with a little turbulence in a plane I'm thinking "so what - the nearest thing to hit is thousands of feet away. Bounce around all you want, I'm fine". And hearing you talk about how many people are looking after me, and how the plane's not even allowed to fly in anything like dangerous circumstances, I just feels so safe and cosseted. Thanks for explaining it the way you do.
@74gear has made my son's imaginative play more real.. He's added an ATC tower, and when he crashes his plane he's added a ground proximity warning ⚠️ before the crash 😊 It's a fantastic channel ❤
There was a documentary about the Concorde after they all retired. This pilot was describing how in one of his training flights, the French pilot barrel rolled it in one direction then said to British pilot "now you take it back over".
Actually, you should be nervous when the flight attendant comes out of the cockpit and makes the announcement asking if there are a doctor and pilot on the plane.
TWO of our HUN pilots made an unscheduled stop in Elmira and had to get back so they could do their non ANG jobs. With military flight suits they boarded a DC-9 and scared the shit out of the passengers when they brought helmets, chutes, and map sachels and kneeboards into the cabin
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Dude sat completely still for the whole 40 minute interview, what a friggin' legend.
It's actually just a picture, not video
"Sitting" (for hours) is what he is getting paid for.
@@toastwoozi Hello there, captain Obvious.
@@toastwoozi really?
LOL
He blinked more in this video than normal
Joshua Halley haha.
Iknowright?
🤣🤣🤣
LoL!
Yeah.😁
This has to be a world record number of questions asked to one pilot. Every one of them fielded with authority and fluidity. What I take from this is "I got this". Nice work.
Right? I fully agree
I believe "Sully" and Skiles may have a record
Found the channel not long ago, and now I'm hooked. Been binge watching all of the videos.
2 years after you posted this message, I am pretty much doing the same thing!!
Who else was waiting for Kels to move?!? Haha
Me 😂
Me
OK, for me, I admit I stared for 2-3 seconds,.....or was that to the 23minute mark? Hahaha
me too
Bro me! 😂
It took me a solid 30 seconds to realize that was a picture.
lol, Kelsey... 🤣❤
Kasper lol me too!!
Kasper same! XD
You are not alone! Lol
same i was like wait ... my damn internet slowing down oh oh wait its a picture
winwinniewinfield:I thought it was loading also!!😅
36:47 if you're in a hurry and just want to hear him explain WHEN you should be nervous
thank you
Many thanks 😁
Thank you for saving me 35 minutes....I've watched a lot of his videos, but i didn't need to sit through the entire interview to get the answer.
Truly appreciated.
thanks
G'day Kelsey, I finally caught up and listened to this radio appearance. It was really good. I've been involved in radio broadcasting and producing, off and on for over 35 years and I can tell you the main presenter on that station was a real pro. He kept it moving swiftly, he'd done his homework on you and your channel and, best of all, he gave you many, many plugs for you and your channel.
That's the mark of a true radio professional.
Then there's the fact that you were a great radio guest to have on because you are used to 'public speaking' like, errrr, on your intercom, errrr, and even better in your video narrations. There is nothing worse than a radio guest who answers in short or monosyllabic sentences. The better the guest the better the program slot and this makes the presenter's day, so he'll keep you on for as long as possible.
If you are ever listening to a radio interview that sounds a bit slow or dull, then you'll certainly hear the presenter wind up the interview and go to music or commercials. This means the guest sucked.
He kept you on for nearly 40 minutes and I can tell you that's a long time in radio talk so, you were a great guest.
I hope that appearance helped your subscriptions in the San Diego listening area.
You should do more promotional radio appearances; you are good at it. I could get you on the radio station I'm associated with anytime, but I guess you don't get down to Hobart, Tasmania a lot. I don't think HBT is even 747/A380 rated. The heaviest aircraft I've seen down there is a fully loaded C-130J model.
Anyway, congratulations, you are now a multi-media professional! Cheers, BH
Bill Halliwell I agree. He either knew the channel beforehand or did his homework. He had lots of good questions prepared (although with a topic as interesting as this it’s probably not too difficult) & allowed things to proceed organically, but never go off the rails. As a fan of Kelsey’s channel, I also appreciated him plugging the channel as often as he did.
Impressive, he didn’t move once the entire interview
It’s special 747 pilot training
The art of speaking without moving or opening your lips.
Never moves, or blinks. A very, very disciplined pilot.
Didn't blink either. I hope he moves when flying the plane!!
@@74gear jajajaja
This was a great interview. The interviewers asked some really good questions and Kelsey was just so calm and eloquent.
Absolutely love this guy and how relatable he is.
And hilarious!
Turbulence: I am always amazed in the engineering involved to maintain structural integrity. It's just mind blowing.
it's called steel
@@Frip36 My GMC Sierra is made of steel...and it's falling apart...no turbulence. Might be more to structural integrity than just steel? Hahaaa
Engineers are brilliant. Smarter than physicians.
@@Frip36 It’s called, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Most commercial planes are made of duralumin.
@@Frip36 its aluminum.....
This pilot has done so much for us with the fear of flying. I love Kelsey he’s hilarious
I knew Kelsey would rock this interview but kudos to the hosts...great demeanors and sense of humor.
I watch Kelsey’s show & enjoy it, but he’s even more delightful in an interview. His humor comes out even more.
One of the most informative interviews about aviation, no wonder his channel is so popular. Just a no-nonsense view of the various aviation and flying issues. Thanks.
I listened to this whole thing and I can genuinely say I didn't stop smiling once for the full 39mins, such a great interview Kelsey
you're weird
Great interview! Genuinely delightful in every way, just like all of your original content. You're a natural communicator and you get your subject across in a really enjoyable way, so thanks!
Thank you Tom glad you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻
I love these interviewers. They ask genuinely interesting questions and when they're trying to be funny they actually are. Keep killin in Kelsey.
My dad was a private pilot (single-engine Cessnas and piper cubs). One trip, when I was around 9, we ended up in a freak snowstorm, in the Sierra Nevada range. The instruments were not working right. My dad decided to drop low and try to get below the clouds and realized we were in whiteout conditions, and we were having trouble communicating with the local airport, so he decided to drop lower until he could see the treetops. We ended up flying through a series of small valleys, less than 20 above the treetops, with trees going up the valley walls only about 40 feet off of our wings, for close to 30 minutes. My mom was in tears. My brother threw up all over the back of the plane. I was too young to understand just how much danger we were in. But, my Dad...he appeared as cool as cucumber. I even asked him if he was scared. He said, "If I was scared, I would be in the back seat with you right now." gave me a quick sideways little grin and continued trying to contact the airport. He didn't tell us until years later that he lost control of his bowels (just a little bit) on that flight, and was never so glad to have one of us kids vomiting, because it helped cover the signs of his fear...not only was he desperately trying not to panic himself, but he was trying to manage our panic as well, while white-knuckling that little flying tin can to a safe landing spot.
best comment on any video ever, thank you
Bowls, balls, or bowels?
BAHAHAHA
@@patrickflohe7427 all of the above...it was that bad. lol
I had a similar story when I was 9! We hit a storm in my dads bonanza and the electronics went out from what I can remember. Big drops up and down, I remember asking if we were going to crash. Hand cranked the landing gear. I had a blast but would probably die of a panic attack today.
Wow, what a story indeed!! The most precious of cargo with emotions high... I cant imagine. What a guy ❤😊
Oakland airport, a few years ago in 2016, I forgot my Macbook pro in one of those bins they have at the security, the plastic bins has almost the same color as my computer, and and empty one were placed on top of my laptop and I failed to notice it. 15 minutes into my flight to Sweden I realized what had happened and I told a flight attendant about it. She had me talk to the pilot (via phone in the rear of the plane) and he radioed the Oakland tower to let them know. 12 hours later, I finally managed to call Oakland airport and they told me they had found my computer. I were able to pick it up when I returned 14 days later. I dont know if radioing it in did anything, but it did take the worst edge off my worries and Im super thankful for the crew on my Norwegian flight providing the help they could.
Good thing you were on Norwegian Air. If that had been American or United, the flight attendants would have told you to sit your ass down and shut the fuck up. They're that bad.
@@robertjensen1048 idk, I’ve had something similar with American where someone in our group left a credential we needed at security and American had it on the next flight for us. We were a bunch of kids going to a national convention for a high school club and the instructor left it. This was the only way to get her in to sign us all in when we got there. In future years, they stopped sending the credentials out ahead of time and set up a place to pick the credentials up because other people did the same thing. This was right around when they started with the full body scanners and people didn’t really have the hang of it. Maybe us being a large group changed things but I’d like to think it didn’t.
@@robertjensen1048
lmao
one night while in the cockpit jumpseat(FAA), After we got our pushback and were taxiing out, we got a call from tower. Some woman was running back and
forth in the gate area screaming that her little girl was still aboard. I offered to the captain to have an airport vehicle catch us somewhere out on the tarmac,
And I could take her down the airstairs. B727. Went back in the cabin and sure enough, there she was sleeping in the seats at the rear. The stew and I wrapped
her up like a burrito in a blanket head to toe and told her it was going to be REALLY loud as I carried her down the stairs but that she would be perfectly safe.
Gave her to the guy in the airport truck and he drove her back. Just before takeoff, we got another message from the tower about one happy happy mom.
Don't remember what airline it was but I believe it was NW. The little girl was a real trooper: plus, she got to keep the blanket.
Most of the physicians and scientist I know have tried to get rid of their macbook by leaving them behind. Somehow, they always find their way home. Little P.O.S. that they are.
Pilots' "Uhhhh" before speaking is a habit developed in training while using headsets with voice activated microphones. If you don't "uhhhh" at the beginning, your first word or first couple words get cut off.
My dad is a ham radio operator and the way he taught me was, press the button then take a breath to talk. That'll make sure whatever you say next will go through. If the uhh was a necessity then hams, ATCs, police officers,... everyone who uses radios would do that, which isn't the case.
@@emrebaskocak As Michael said, its to start the voice activated microphone. The "uhhhh" activates the microphone, not a button.
@@amdavis417 Ohh lol okay I misunderstood. Thanks
@@emrebaskocak Well, a modern microphone, it isn't hard to buffer a few milliseconds before the actual "activation", the microphone is actually open all the time if doing VOX. No, the reason is mostly what he said, they are listening to several other things while trying to check the chart. It is just ordering thoughts to make sure one is giving the right number.
As some mentions in comments of another video it can also be an effective way of letting people know that you are not done talking when they can not see your face.
You keep your attention.
If you ever tried take out you earphones for listening to the captain and put them back in .. only to take them out again because he was not done talking
I have been a subscriber to this gentleman’s channel for a while . I am a armchair pilot ( home simulators and such ) and this guy has helped me with piloting the sim definitely a top notch pilot 👍🏻
Kelsey, this is such a great interview, 40 minutes flew like 40 seconds. You are such an interesting person to talk to, and your experiences and knowledge are so valuable. Thank you for sharing! 🍀 Best wishes from Northern Ireland 🍀
I'm supposed to be studying for a test tomorrow but I couldn't help it... I listened to the whole interview as soon as it started... Kesley is my favorite pilot and talks real stuff about aviation👏👏👏
Are you flying high?
Did you pass your test from 1 year ago?
@@JacobNascar Yes I did, thanks. But not aviation, I'm in the medical field.
@@dana102083 I wish I was. I've never been on a plane yet I wish to be a pilot. I only know it from my flight simulator, reading and videos. Just the difference in countries and economies, but I'll get there one day. I'll look for this comment section and mention once I get the chance hey
I’m so accustomed to the zany, wacky morning radio jocks. By contrast, this crew was great - thoughtful questions, kept it moving, let Kelsey talk without rude interruptions, and it was funny! Kelsey, thanks for doing this. Looking forward to your next 74 Gear post.
I have no idea how I missed this one, but it was just what I needed to wind down today's day.
Kelsey, you are an amazing person. Thank you for your channel.
Man you need to do more of these or start your own podcast it's so interesting to hear all the stories you have as a pilot!
Awesome job Kelsey, you are kind with your passengers, funny, and a true professional! Love your content!
Everyone always praises Sully for the Hudson landing, but no one EVER talks about the incident where both engines of a Boeing 767 with like 300 people on board, when all of a sudden both engines shut down at cruising altitude (35,000) and the pilot was able to glide the massive plane on ZERO engines all the way to an abandoned airport in a field in middle of nowhere and every person survived. He literally drifted the plane in the air to slow it down just enough to where he could land it
The Gimli glider
He did have 35000 feet to work with. Sully had like 2000 and had to get the plane down immediately and avoid densely populated areas.
The flight you’re referring to, I believe, is the “Gimley Glider”. It happened in Canada, just outside of Winnipeg, I think. The abandoned airport was converted to a drag strip. There are a few more too!
A flight coming from South America that hit a hail storm landed on an embankment in Louisiana. The captain only had one eye!
A trans oceanic flight that was leaking fuel and had both engines shut down glided something like 30 miles to land on an island in the Atlantic. A record to this day!
My favorite is the Quantas flight, a 747, that flew through the smoke of a volcano without knowing it. All four engines shut down! Those guys earned their pay that day, and then some!
The thing about the Hudson landing is that a water landing never ends well. Then, it all happened so fast, in the middle of a city, with no altitude to play with.
Every one of these guys are my heroes, and there are plenty more that we don’t know about!
I couldn’t be happier for you sir, I hope the success continues. You have the perfect personality to take this channel a long way.
Yes. He's very cool and smart. Funny & serious.
"Where are you mostly when you're flying?"
Kelsey: "In the sky."
I mean that's very accurate.
That was hilarious 😂
🤣 lmao.....definitely a hilarious moment!
r/technicallythetruth
I was expecting "the cockpit"
golden
Awesome, that host is kickass at pointing out the awesome things about this channel, and has a lovely, appreciative sense of humour. :)
I did appreciate the host plugging his channel every few minutes; it was solid, but not over-bearing.
You can tell by how he holds still and doesn't even blink the entire time that his guy is super professional and has amazing discipline
😂
They could have animated his lips like Conan O'Brian used to do on his show. Lol
Kelsey is my Hero!!50 year Private Pilot and owner!!Love 74Gear
Kelsey this is a great interview man youre reaaly gettn up there! 💎
slowly getting bigger and I am glad you liked it, was definitely a new thing to try.
@@74gear You were *hilarious* in this! 😂
As much as I like your tech-heavy videos, I find your relaxed demeanor to be the most enjoyable.
That impression of the pilot "just trying stuff" killed me.
Sure enjoyed this great interview. Would feel completely safe flying with you at the helm. So am curious. Heard about a month ago that a plane dropped 30,000 feet. Good thing there weren't any mountains underneath
@@74gear Be nervous when the pilot says: "put your head between your legs and kiss your bum goodbye" (chicken run) Great interview
Yeah, he's getting up there. Like 35,000 feet. HAHA! Dad joke deployed.
Hey Kelsey. I wanted to let you know that I got my PPL yesterday. It took awhile and I had setbacks. You really helped me through the times when I was getting discouraged. So.. Thank You for your help! I appreciate you.
Good job, I know you are proud! That’s no small thing!
When Should You Be Nervous in Flight?
If the captain comes on the intercom & says, "If you believe in Prayer, this would be a good time."
LOL I will now lead us in prayer
"Smok'em if you got 'em, 'cos this plane's goin' down." ;)
Isn't this what happened to that Air Asia flight?
At that point you are pretty screwed.
That has happened in Brazil
I love this interview, Kelsey, you're rock solid when talking. It's hard to do an interview like that cold, you didn't even blink. I've done it, I know. I also was on the other side as the interviewer. We don't miss a 74Gear, thanks for doing what you do!
Kelsey has a great channel. Im a CFII and commercial pilot myself. I always like to hear other pilot's experiences. You never stop learning. No matter what your experience level is.
Great interview and I am so happy that your subs have taken such a jump in the past few weeks.
If pilots didn't check in through a separate, fast security line?
Passenger: "Hey speed it up guys, I'm gonna miss my plane!"
Kelsey from the back: "No you're not!"
Haha, brilliant!
Continuation :
Passenger: Who are you to know that
Kelsey: I am the pilot of the aircraft you're about to enter.
Everyone else who heard him(most probably kids) : Can I take a selfie?!Can I have an autograph?!
Hilarious
BWAHAHA!!!
You’re such a pleasant, fun interview, person. Great you did this!
Kelsey does a great job, worth listening to. (often media people ruin an interview, make it inane and unbearable, but they are tolerable in this instance )
For years I have heard you talk to the camera, but obviously have never heard you interact in a group setting. You're very natural, personable, and comical.
Great interview. Love 74Gear channel! Kelsey is so good! Thanks!
Awesome!! Great job Kelsey!! Nice job getting on the radio! 👏👏
ya crazy right? who would have thought 🤷♂️
74 Gear you did a fantastic job!
While in the Navy I remember sitting at a table outside a bar in Phuh Ket Thailand with a buddy of mine watching the street. Both of us being from small midwestern towns we decided if we told the folks back home what we were observing, NO ONE WOULD BELIEVE US!
I like this fella Kelsey, his videos show he has a sense of humor along with his knowledge of his business
Great job, Kelsey! You’re officially a Rock Star! :). Very well done interview! Funny, great answers to all the dumb questions we get every day, and I’m SURE will get you a whole bunch more subscribers! Thanks for being a great spokesman for ALL of us!
Dear Sir, i have been watching videos on your channel and my deepest respect for your job and content here. Been listening to ATCs on HF and VHF for some 20 years, been monitoring HFDL (Acars mode2) and all sorts of air comms and i have most respect for all of the air crews. Keep it up. Looking forward to more and more videos.
11:55 A similar thing happened to me at Denver International Airport. We had a 4 hour layover and went to go get lunch, but it’s impossible to walk between the terminals because of the way they’re laid out (essentially islands within the runways/taxiways) so we had to use the subway to get to terminal 1 and 2… little did we know if you took the subway past terminal 1 you’d end up outside the secure area. I had thought the subway would just go back towards terminal 3 after reaching terminal 1, so you could imagine our surprise when we were asked to exit the train and found ourselves in the baggage claim. I also lost my driver’s license in my backpack and was terrified that we’d be stuck in Denver without a way back home... luckily I found it at the very bottom, but that was quite the scare. We were really lucky that our layover was so long and that the security checkpoint only took around 10 minutes despite it being noon at one of the busiest airports in the world.
Learned an important lesson that day. Read signs carefully and know where you’re going and how to get there before you go.
One thing I have told other passengers that are nervous and start asking "what if" questions. I tell them that the pilots are going to do everything in their power to save their own lives, and if they save themselves we are going to be fine. (not 100% accurate but close enough.)
This interviewer is excellent! And Kelsey , knocked it out of the park! You’re a great speaker 💎!
Wow this was a great interview. Solid back and forth with lots of humor. Hope you can eventually do another one with that station.
At about 3:00, you mentioned seeing the moon.
Long story: We had a really bad front go through and left A LOT of water on the ground but when it passed, the sky was totally clear and dead smooth. Almost a new meaning for CAVU. We had a brilliant full moon that night so I loaded the girlfriend into the Champ and promised her something she would never forget. By the time we were at 1,000 feet AGL, the moon was reflecting off of all those temporary ponds and we flew up the moonbeams until the moon got so high the reflections got sketchy. For the next 40 years, she would occasionally get a distant look on her face and softly say "Remember when you flew me up the moonbeams?" The answer is still yes.
So proud kels!! Look how far you've gone🤗 👏👏
Your channel's blow'n' up! Congratulations on all the success. Thank-you for the outstanding content and wonderful sense of humor. I hope to be a pilot like that someday.
I love how he constantly promotes Kelseys page & info. I’ve never seen an interviewer do that
I appreciate that a pilot stopped to help us get to our next flight in Chicago/Ohare. We're in our sixties and don't fly much at all, so it really helped to relieve our anxiety.💖
Kelsey you’re my hero 🦸♂️ I’m afraid of flying so much it’s sad but with your soothing confidence you’re helping me hopefully overcome my fears love ❤️ your channel so very much 🌷🌹💐
Same here .Do not like to fly .
Especially out over the ocean.
Such a great interview, great questions and answers. I enjoyed this so much. Also really love your channel. Look forward to more, keep it coming!!
Great interview, Kelsey you’ve got the best job in the world flying the best aircraft in the world, the mighty Boeing 747.
The 747 is a classic, but not the best.
Queen of the skies....
@@santiagokiwi3187 - Well, the SR-71 is gone....
Does anyone know how a 747 compares to the USAF C-5 size wise? My son flies the Galaxy.
Catlover5299 Thank You!
My wife mistook the cockpit door for the bathroom door and was turning the knob while pushing/pulling on it until the flight attendant tapped her on the shoulder and pointed towards the bathroom. I told her she's lucky that she's not going to prison.
I'd tell her she still might.
@@jshepard152 lol
I did the same thing once!
Oh wow
Wow yikes
Love 74 channel...he has helped me alot with my fear of flying ...great guy
This was an amazing interview. Great info put out, and the hosts were awesome as well.
That was a very cool interview. My son is thinking aviation and has a class he's taking right now. I've sent him a few of your videos. Great info!
Great interview. Loved the interaction. Jokes were on point. I didn't set out to watch the whole thing; thinking I'd slide around to find interesting parts, but I listened the whole thing straight through because it was all interesting and enjoyable.
Once again Kelsey, you did a great job on this interview. You should probably do more, but please, make it a video. There were so many comments about your lips not moving. I don't think they were smokin' the right stuff.
"3000" in Texas", and "when you hear the pilot scream", Just rolls off your tongue like your doing stand-up. I was laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my face. I started watching you because you seemed so straight and serious about flying. Now this. Almost can't wait for the next vid.
Oh, I'm so excited that you mentioned the crossing from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Santiago, Chile. I'm Chilean and I live in the UK, but every time I go back to my country I love watching the Andes. Amazing view!
Kelsey is a true celebrity! Good going, proud of you.👏🏼
Kelsey you sounded great and not nervous at all really enjoyed this interview you did youre so funny with a great sense of humour to add, wouldn't want to be that pilot asleep in the back when you're flying through turbulence though haha! I might give soul plane a watch after this ☺️✈️♥️
well fake it until you make it right? 😂 glad you enjoyed it Kerry.
Thanks for your reply Kelsey, well I managed to watch soul plane never seen it before, it was funny and thought well some of those things could be fun right 😂🤷🤦
I watch Soul Plane after watching this UA-cam video of Kelsey’s interview. 🤪 soo funny!
What an incredible broadcast. I had a blast listening along. THANK YOU!!!
My Neighbor growing up was a pilot and he told me “don’t worry until shit starts hitting the ceiling”.
as a kid, i did hit the ceiling, then the floor, then the ceiling again and back to the floor. loved every bit of it.
I'd be concerned if someone got sucked out of a hole. Happened more than once. A DC-10 didn't lock right and a flight attendant got sucked out of the roof of ANOTHER flight. Falling many feet.
She might actually have lived, too....
Note:
is Physically hitting the ceiling !
-- IF your pen remains in pocket,
don't panic.
-- IF your pen hits the ceiling,
then it is time to panic !
!!!!!!!!!
Actual training, by many programs !
????
Have you ever witnessed them ?
-- Suits Immaculate.
-- Pens in holder sleeve, in chest pocket.
-- Pen sleeve, NOT secured to shirt !
My Dad who was in the airforce for a few years before changing branches (he had considered becoming a commercial pilot) always said dont be concerned unless the flight attendant looks worried. Even after transferring to the army he and my mom would rent a small plane and take it up on the weekends.
Very interesting! Thanks for the upload! I actually enjoyed this longer piece more than the shorter ones :)
wow, good to know, cause 3 of the next 4 videos are long ones so get ready! The next Hollywood vs reality video is almost done for next month it will be the longest yet at 27 min I think 😲
@J G ;)
Congratulations Kelsey! What a wonderful interview! Hope this program will give you a big boost in subscriptions! As always, take care and Happy Travels! ♥️🛫🗺
I love this guy so much!! Great personality, witty & quick, great storyteller. New sub, BINGING!!✈️♥️
Bingeing
The Flight Channel is one of the best on UA-cam
Awesome, Kelsey!! Love your channel!! And you always need your snacks!
This was such a great interview! I love kelsey’s channel so much!
Great interview! You have a great sense of humor.
The interview was so good. Thank You Kelsey.
Great vlog Kelsey, love the new content. And excellent filming from the different angles....adds so much more.
Loved this interview! Thank you for flying our troops. 🇺🇸
Great interview, I enjoyed all of it
My favorite was "To those people complaining to the flight attendants, this isnt the flight attendants fault. Its actually us, the pilots, asking you to do those things. So please, dont yell and complain to them. DO NOT YELL AND COMPLAIN TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS"
Kelsey, thanks another great video.
thanks, I know its a long one hope you enjoyed it.
@@74gear - It was solid throughout, nice job by the radio crew that interviewed you. It's always fun to listen in on people sharing a laugh as they also talk about stuff you're interested in.
Don't worry about the length; youtube shows us the length ahead of time, so we can plan when to watch if it's too long for the amount of time we have. Or just pause and come back. (At least that works for me on a desktop computer easily enough. Just leave it open in a tab.)
There are live-play D&D shows with 3 to 4 hour videos once a week that have huge numbers of followers (e.g. Critical Role), so there is an audience for long-form content. Mover (CW Lemoine) typically interviews fighter-pilot guests on his channel for over an hour, often 1h30 to 1h45. So there's certain an aviation-youtube audience for longer-form chit chat and storytelling, although maybe moreso for military aviation than civilian.
(Mover has started extracting clips of interesting stories; a few times recently I've checked one of those out and ended up going to watch the full interview where I wouldn't have without getting sucked in via a highlight like that. IDK if something like that idea could work at all for any longer vids you'd want to do on your channel, Kelsey.)
I really appreciated what you said about that you are on the plane as well. There is so much misinformation and conspiracy theory about part shortages not allowing for proper maintenance and upkeep on aircraft. But when you talk about you would not fly a plane that was unsafe, it puts it in perspective for me as a passenger and relieves my anxiety to hear that the pilot and flight crew know more about the equipment firsthand and if they are getting on board they have to believe it is safe. Thanks for that statement, makes me feel better about flying again.
I just learned of your channel and have been absolutely binging your videos when I came across this. This is the station I normally listen to. What a cool coincidence
OMG first landing at Santiago, nice to know you have a good memory from my country
hi Kelsey , great to see you again , yes subscribed , great videos thank you . regards liz from uk 🇬🇧
This was great. Loved the compares comment "That's how they ended up with North Korea" . He was so quick!
As an airplane passenger I've found it a lot more relaxing now that I drive a car. Strange I know, but it works. When we're up and cruising, it's so comfortable to feel that I'm surrounded by so much space. As a car driver I have potential obstacles and traffic I COULD hit. But even with a little turbulence in a plane I'm thinking "so what - the nearest thing to hit is thousands of feet away. Bounce around all you want, I'm fine". And hearing you talk about how many people are looking after me, and how the plane's not even allowed to fly in anything like dangerous circumstances, I just feels so safe and cosseted. Thanks for explaining it the way you do.
@74gear has made my son's imaginative play more real.. He's added an ATC tower, and when he crashes his plane he's added a ground proximity warning ⚠️ before the crash 😊 It's a fantastic channel ❤
There was a documentary about the Concorde after they all retired. This pilot was describing how in one of his training flights, the French pilot barrel rolled it in one direction then said to British pilot "now you take it back over".
Lol crazy!
Haha, love it!
Great interview, enjoyed it a lot, hope you do more radio and tv interviews and programs
"When should you be nervous" You should be nervous when the pilot comes down the isle with a parachute on .
…singing zippidy doo daa
Actually, you should be nervous when the flight attendant comes out of the cockpit and makes the announcement asking if there are a doctor and pilot on the plane.
Or when the guy next you is wearing a bomb vest
@ So true 😃
TWO of our HUN pilots made an unscheduled stop in Elmira and had to get back so they could do their non ANG jobs. With military flight suits they boarded a DC-9 and scared the shit out of the passengers when they brought helmets, chutes, and map sachels and kneeboards into the cabin
My great friend
James Brennan of Grass Valley, CA was a captain for United.
I love your broadcast.
Thank you so very much.
great pilot and great sense humor . must watch. we been fans from get go.