Whenever I see an American B773 overfly my house in Greewich, England on the DFW-LHR leg, I picture you on the controls😂. Thank you for your informative and selfless material. All the best with the channel and your endeavours. Godspeed
I’m finishing up my comm license right now and I LOVE your videos. They give me real insight into what I hope to be doing one day. Thanks for delivering valuable info and not romanticizing the job like so many others do. Keep it up!
AUG 2022 I was on an American Airlines flight heading out of XPL Palmerola International Airport in Honduras. I was stationed there for about 18 months. Landed in MIA and with a quick exit I had the opportunity of catching one of the pilots heading to his next gate. After that conversation, I've been locked in. You've been a great source of motivation for me. Unfortunately, I'm back overseas 😭 in Europe this time. I've used this time for studying. If I'm ever able to share the cockpit with you or even on one of your flights, that would be one of the dopest moments ever. See you soon brother!
Juan Browne compared the FB job on takeoff and landing as being sort of a quarterback or conductor - watching for anything misses or out of the ordinary - and said it's actually something really enjoyable and engaging. I know a relief pilot at French Bee basically saved one of their flights after the FO got caught up in startle and she called out the anomaly and the captain took over and flew it out.
Hello Darren, so first what happens if you have serious fire and your over 1 hour from the nearest airport and second let me say we have flown on many airlines to Europe and not all 777 300 are equal. We are out of Yul so my first choice is Air France. As always your videos are top notch!!
First depends on the fire...engine fire...those are very rare and normally extinguished as we have two independent extinguishers. Cabin fire...we have a ton of fire extinguishers as well. If we have to divert...we divert. Takes times. We have enough fuel to drop down to 10000 feet and depressurize to help ventilate the cabin. Thank you for the kind words.
@@geekontheflightdeck They diverted to JFK, the plane was over northern Canada at the time they turned around. I imagine they had to burn off fuel, as landing heavy would have impacted the airplane. Is there a standard verbiage over the PA, for situation like that? You don't want passengers being insensitive to the crew "Yuck, we diverted, i am going to be late" when, if they knew the serious circumstance, their tones would be different?
Hey Darren quick question. I have been flying the 145 for a while and it took me about 300 hours in the plane to feel decently comfortable landing the plane in adverse weather and generally get consistent on the landing. That was doing multiple legs a day and working most days out of the month. Being that in the "Wide Body: world you guys get to land once in a blue moon and even have to go to sims to stay current. How do you feel about landing the plane and handling it in adverse weather, or if something was to go wrong. I feel as if you do not get nearly as much "hands-on" experience as you do flying any other type of aircraft.
Good question. I am fairly comfortable in the 777 even though I have just 17 landings. I believe it is a combination of 11K hours of flight time and 6 type ratings. I still haven't had a stiff crosswind or dealt with snow/ice yet. So there's still that to encounter. If I were still new to the airline world I would feel much less confident. I do miss that 145....tell "Steve" I said hi next time you go 251 knots below 10K feet....ha
Hi Darren, I have a question about weight in the context of fuel efficiency. I’ve heard claims that using slimline seats, maybe saving 500lbs on a narrow body, will allow for fuel savings. That 500lbs seems almost minuscule compared to the payload capacity and the mtow of a jet. I also do not think that adding 500lbs would necessarily need more N1 thrust during takeoff and flight. I understand the need to keep weight down for w&b reasons in the GA world, but in the airliner world? That seems a little frivolous and unimportant. Please correct me if I am wrong. Also what headset do you use. I love my Bose A20.
Hey Darren, can every widebody FO be a CRP in the States? In Europe for most carriers you would have to upgrade to be a Senior-First Officer in order to be allowed to work as CRP. Usually SFO is also seniority based here.
Was being a pilot your only main job I am 21 and I don’t know if I should do something else or get right into it (in uk) finishing aerospace eng degree and advice?
Perhaps I can rephase the question: In general (not to reveal your employer) are you prohibited from taking any medications that can cause drowsiness, like cold medicine? (the instructions may say don't operate heave equipment). Or is there rules against using a sleep aid in-flight, it might have effects lasting longer than anticipated?
@@geekontheflightdeck I see. Just not sure why it’s among the first things said in every video. Like here or there I can see, just seems odd to say so frequently!
For some reason I enjoying following airline pilots. You have become my favorite. Keep up the great content.
Whenever I see an American B773 overfly my house in Greewich, England on the DFW-LHR leg, I picture you on the controls😂. Thank you for your informative and selfless material. All the best with the channel and your endeavours. Godspeed
I’m finishing up my comm license right now and I LOVE your videos. They give me real insight into what I hope to be doing one day. Thanks for delivering valuable info and not romanticizing the job like so many others do. Keep it up!
AUG 2022 I was on an American Airlines flight heading out of XPL Palmerola International Airport in Honduras. I was stationed there for about 18 months. Landed in MIA and with a quick exit I had the opportunity of catching one of the pilots heading to his next gate. After that conversation, I've been locked in. You've been a great source of motivation for me. Unfortunately, I'm back overseas 😭 in Europe this time. I've used this time for studying. If I'm ever able to share the cockpit with you or even on one of your flights, that would be one of the dopest moments ever. See you soon brother!
When we cross paths coffee is on me. I only flew to XPL once. I flew to the old airport many times. That was exciting.
Thumbs up for doing the sports! That shirt is hilarious
Thanks for talking about relief pilot duties.
we enjoy your videos and the subjects youcover Viewers love it, pl remember that
Thank you...still haven't been there yet. I was scheduled to go years ago and got reassigned.
Another great video as per usual!
Darren , love your channel … very down to earth and informative … thanks for the content
Juan Browne compared the FB job on takeoff and landing as being sort of a quarterback or conductor - watching for anything misses or out of the ordinary - and said it's actually something really enjoyable and engaging. I know a relief pilot at French Bee basically saved one of their flights after the FO got caught up in startle and she called out the anomaly and the captain took over and flew it out.
Great video. Very informative.
Really enjoy your videos Darren
Thank you
Great Video Darren.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the new vid!
Hello Darren, so first what happens if you have serious fire and your over 1 hour from the nearest airport and second let me say we have flown on many airlines to Europe and
not all 777 300 are equal. We are out of Yul so my first choice is Air France. As always your videos are top notch!!
First depends on the fire...engine fire...those are very rare and normally extinguished as we have two independent extinguishers. Cabin fire...we have a ton of fire extinguishers as well. If we have to divert...we divert. Takes times. We have enough fuel to drop down to 10000 feet and depressurize to help ventilate the cabin.
Thank you for the kind words.
Hey Darren, I saw a pilot on a Turkish airlines flight passed away mid-flight. Could you discuss that and the impact on the flight deck and protocol?
Possibly. I’d have to be fairly generic as I can’t use actual company procedures and verbiage
@@geekontheflightdeck They diverted to JFK, the plane was over northern Canada at the time they turned around. I imagine they had to burn off fuel, as landing heavy would have impacted the airplane. Is there a standard verbiage over the PA, for situation like that? You don't want passengers being insensitive to the crew "Yuck, we diverted, i am going to be late" when, if they knew the serious circumstance, their tones would be different?
Hey Darren quick question. I have been flying the 145 for a while and it took me about 300 hours in the plane to feel decently comfortable landing the plane in adverse weather and generally get consistent on the landing. That was doing multiple legs a day and working most days out of the month. Being that in the "Wide Body: world you guys get to land once in a blue moon and even have to go to sims to stay current. How do you feel about landing the plane and handling it in adverse weather, or if something was to go wrong. I feel as if you do not get nearly as much "hands-on" experience as you do flying any other type of aircraft.
Good question. I am fairly comfortable in the 777 even though I have just 17 landings. I believe it is a combination of 11K hours of flight time and 6 type ratings. I still haven't had a stiff crosswind or dealt with snow/ice yet. So there's still that to encounter. If I were still new to the airline world I would feel much less confident. I do miss that 145....tell "Steve" I said hi next time you go 251 knots below 10K feet....ha
Hi Darren, I have a question about weight in the context of fuel efficiency. I’ve heard claims that using slimline seats, maybe saving 500lbs on a narrow body, will allow for fuel savings. That 500lbs seems almost minuscule compared to the payload capacity and the mtow of a jet. I also do not think that adding 500lbs would necessarily need more N1 thrust during takeoff and flight. I understand the need to keep weight down for w&b reasons in the GA world, but in the airliner world? That seems a little frivolous and unimportant. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Also what headset do you use. I love my Bose A20.
500lbs multiplied by 825 B737 (Southwest Airlines) per sector....
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☝🏾 This is a clip from a show called QI where they discuss this very topic. Enjoy! 🙂
Hey Darren, can every widebody FO be a CRP in the States?
In Europe for most carriers you would have to upgrade to be a Senior-First Officer in order to be allowed to work as CRP. Usually SFO is also seniority based here.
Every Wide Body FO in the US can be Flying Pilot, First Relief Pilot or Second Relief Pilot regardless of seniority.
So far during capt. rest periods how often has the captain designated you as the person in charge?
Once. I’m almost always the new guy and Junior pilot.
Was being a pilot your only main job I am 21 and I don’t know if I should do something else or get right into it (in uk) finishing aerospace eng degree and advice?
I worked in IT for 7 years before changing to be a pilot
@@geekontheflightdeck so what age did you start your career
Pilot 29. IT 23
do you still accrue hours as a relief pilot?
Yep but we all get a fraction. 4 pilot crew we each get half. 3 pilot crew we get 2/3rda
Wake me at 30 West!
My uncle Darren
Can you take any sleep aids to help you fall asleep?
I do not give any medical advice. Melatonin can be used if not for a sleep disorder.
Perhaps I can rephase the question: In general (not to reveal your employer) are you prohibited from taking any medications that can cause drowsiness, like cold medicine? (the instructions may say don't operate heave equipment). Or is there rules against using a sleep aid in-flight, it might have effects lasting longer than anticipated?
7 days!!! Whats up bud?
7 days?
I’m a husband of a scientist?
Yep. My wife is a DNA Forensic Scientist and a huge part of why I’m a pilot
@@geekontheflightdeck I see. Just not sure why it’s among the first things said in every video. Like here or there I can see, just seems odd to say so frequently!
It’s my tagline. If she didn’t push me to be a pilot I would likely never have become one.