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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2023
  • Waking up early isn't my favorite thing to do, even when it's to fly a 747...
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  • @katiegonzalez1542
    @katiegonzalez1542 Год назад +8177

    Seeing a pilot fly an 747 wearing Street clothes is like seeing your grade school teacher wearing shorts at the grocery store 😂 I really enjoyed this vlog, thanks Kelsey!!!

    • @kensherwin4544
      @kensherwin4544 Год назад +83

      Have you seen my grade school teacher in shorts?😱😱😱😱

    • @massey4business
      @massey4business Год назад +74

      So true! 😂 I remember seeing my teachers at the store sometimes and it felt so weird! So out of place! Lol

    • @miapulchritudinous9791
      @miapulchritudinous9791 Год назад +9

      @@kensherwin4544 😂😂😂 hahaha good one!

    • @enigmawyoming5201
      @enigmawyoming5201 Год назад +24

      I saw my 3rd grade teacher in shorts at the school picnic. That was my first experience in seeing severe varicose veins. From then on, it was hard for me to view her in the same light I had before. She was a great teacher though, and to this day, it saddens me that I had that reaction. She passed away about 10 years ago, and I wish I would have tried harder to look her up and visit her after her retirement.

    • @IntoTheNothing1
      @IntoTheNothing1 Год назад +8

      teachers go to stores?

  • @goldenageofdinosaurs7192
    @goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Год назад +988

    I could seriously watch a 3 hour video compilation of Kelsey just flying places, waking up in hotel rooms & getting to & from the airport.
    Yeah, I don’t have a lot going on in my life…🤣

    • @butchieblock9118
      @butchieblock9118 Год назад +26

      I agree! He certainly seems like quite an amiable person! And down to earth (and sky!)

    • @jennic2251
      @jennic2251 Год назад +18

      But you ave a great username lol

    • @Digitalhunny
      @Digitalhunny Год назад +7

      Me too my friend, me too. 🤓

    • @stefanschneider3681
      @stefanschneider3681 Год назад +8

      Well I guess in real life he doesn‘t have the cool music perfectly fitting the place he's at 🤣.

    • @Digitalhunny
      @Digitalhunny Год назад +7

      ​@@stefanschneider3681 Or _just maybe..._ he does! 🤯
      Can you imagine trying to explain your very own background music that follows you around, all the time, absolutely everywhere you go? Betcha, to _some_ people that you come across they'd believe you were some sort of God, demon or deity! 😳
      Kids from all over the world would point & shout, "Look mommy! It's the Magical music man!"_ 😂😂😂😂

  • @MentourPilot
    @MentourPilot Год назад +2215

    Loving this new format. Very nice!

    • @EVRLYNMedia
      @EVRLYNMedia Год назад +39

      omg mentour pilot hi

    • @life_happens_reviews
      @life_happens_reviews Год назад +3

      @mentour pilot hey pėtter- matt guthmiller put out a lying sensationalist clickbait title - not his only problematic output - defended david lesh - plane stunt - into the ocean; a plethora of mechanical and electrical issues with an ancient bonanza - over riding/second guessing instructor pilots in an L39 military trainer NOT a good look fir ab ex aviation short time world record holder.
      issues with atc and police scold and issues with russian police - please; please; petter speak out on matt's content

    • @IdkWhatMyNameIs737
      @IdkWhatMyNameIs737 Год назад +4

      Omg mentour hi

    • @louissanderson719
      @louissanderson719 Год назад +1

      You guys talking again?

    • @MentourPilot
      @MentourPilot Год назад +25

      @@louissanderson719 I have never stopped.

  • @jcxxx18
    @jcxxx18 Год назад +1125

    The fact that this man is a RUclipsr and a freaking Professional Pilot 👨‍✈️ is awesome 👏🏼

    • @mechadoggy
      @mechadoggy Год назад +7

      Ikr? What a giga-Chad

    • @monopoly5496
      @monopoly5496 10 месяцев назад

      @@mechadoggytrue

    • @mrsmith4100
      @mrsmith4100 9 месяцев назад +3

      Is it though?

    • @WestJetDreamliner
      @WestJetDreamliner 6 месяцев назад +1

      wooow your comment currently has 747 likes 👍

    • @pkane5472
      @pkane5472 6 месяцев назад

      Make sure no one else likes it so it stays 747! Fat chance!@@WestJetDreamliner

  • @Joaquin_D
    @Joaquin_D Год назад +848

    Only a pilot will have a ACKNOWLEDGE button to silence the wake up alarm.

    • @suegardner
      @suegardner Год назад +21

      Haha I love that🙂

    • @roccoVAL
      @roccoVAL Год назад +5

      he's a co-pilot not a pilot but yes I saw that button too

    • @randombuildingintorontocan8962
      @randombuildingintorontocan8962 Год назад +206

      @@roccoVAL a co pilot is still a pilot ☠️

    • @mellocello187
      @mellocello187 Год назад +26

      Because it is from his employer.

    • @KarmaFlight
      @KarmaFlight Год назад +7

      @@mellocello187 And it comes on a full volume!

  • @greenlizardballs
    @greenlizardballs Год назад +963

    You being a professional heavy airliner pilot in a hoodie is freaking hilarious.

    • @theashpilez
      @theashpilez Год назад +28

      When he wears sunglasses and packs a chute before boarding iz the time to worry.... lmao...

    • @eno7417
      @eno7417 Год назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @cm9247
      @cm9247 Год назад

      I KNOW RIGHT! OG!

    • @dd61125
      @dd61125 Год назад

      Yeah.. cos he's not. full of sh*t. he's never provided proof bro.

    • @greenlizardballs
      @greenlizardballs Год назад

      @@dd61125 Word up. Probably his dad is flying the plane he's just there to grab the yoke for a second and take a pic.

  • @animalm4st3r
    @animalm4st3r Год назад +78

    For anyone wondering those planes with "BETA" on them are from BETA Cargo (Brazilian Express Transportes Aéreos), founded in 1990 had a total of 5 planes, one Boeing 707-320C and 4 Douglas DC-8-73CF, they ceased operations in July of 2012 after there license was revoked.
    Looks like right there are 2 of the DC-8 and the 1 707.
    Since both type of planes were already over 10 years out of production when Beta was founded in 1990 they propably found no one to sell them to and they have been sitting on that airfield for 11 years now.
    The Green MAP planes belong to "MAP Linhas Aéreas", still active currently operates 5 ATRs of various types. These 2 there are missing the props and landing gear, so i am assuming they are used for spare parts.

  • @scott37040
    @scott37040 Год назад +214

    More of these please. Living vicariously through your lens. I'm a retired Army helicopter pilot (only 800 hours - I flew a desk a lot) and I've always had an interest in the big planes, especially the 747. Thanks for showing the crew area behind the cockpit (or is it the flight deck?). I also enjoy seeing how you spend your off time and the locations you see. Thanks!

    • @margotrosendorn6371
      @margotrosendorn6371 Год назад +12

      Ah yes, an esteemed veteran of the Chair Force. :P No wonder you have good taste in aviation channels!

    • @themuffinlord6442
      @themuffinlord6442 5 месяцев назад +1

      don't look down on your service, you served your country!

  • @arghyam6
    @arghyam6 Год назад +664

    The quality of these vlogs and the edits are amazing. Shows the effort that goes into it. Hatfs off to you sir.

    • @MikeHarris1984
      @MikeHarris1984 Год назад +19

      Yes, this was like watching a documentary or something. Great editing!

    • @SuperTink
      @SuperTink Год назад +2

      It’s like Casey Niestat level… I can’t believe it. 😮

    • @nickyBeets
      @nickyBeets Год назад +5

      Agreed! The insights into a pilot’s work life. This motivated me to pick up a flight simulator and “fly along”. I don’t think I could do the 2AM part though!

    • @Skimpy33
      @Skimpy33 Год назад +1

      He has someone do it for him. Forgot the name

    • @Danny___Riot
      @Danny___Riot Год назад +3

      Yes, I agree! Him and his editor do a great job!

  • @6z0
    @6z0 Год назад +530

    I love how Kelsey is just chilling as the acting captain, wearing a hoodie with aviators while flying a 747 above the clouds. Man must feel like a total boss. I would love this job!

    • @jeanmm2996
      @jeanmm2996 Год назад +5

      Yeah. I totally loved that.

    • @williamkight943
      @williamkight943 Год назад +7

      Well , actually …. The auto pilot is on and he’s basically doing data entry and checking but true, he is wearing the captain hat in the left seat

    • @6z0
      @6z0 Год назад +37

      @@williamkight943 Yeah we know buddy.

    • @BobbyJett1
      @BobbyJett1 Год назад +1

      He looked like the Uni-bomber... Hah!

    • @craigoakman6268
      @craigoakman6268 Год назад +8

      Actually thought he was going to break into rap music when I first saw him!

  • @rickmlopez
    @rickmlopez Год назад +117

    This guy is so enjoyable to watch and listen to. Strikes me so much as a great hearted person. Thank you Kelsey!

  • @mw12349
    @mw12349 10 месяцев назад +11

    i love the way you keep it so real Kelsey. No pomp just down to earth tired hard worker. you're so humble. Love it!

  • @Parawingdelta2
    @Parawingdelta2 Год назад +213

    My father was an Air Traffic Controller in the Royal Air Force for over thirty years. I occasionally use to go to work with him at night when I was in my teens when we lived in Malta. Dad was a Flight Sergeant in those days and I can remember another much younger commissioned officer controller arriving shortly after us. My father's first words were "It's your turn to make the tea sir". I overheard some grumblings to the tune of "It's always my turn" as the young officer commenced to make the tea.

  • @bbs5400
    @bbs5400 Год назад +213

    I’m so glad your employer allows you to record while flying now, really cool to see this

    • @ginaquad3305
      @ginaquad3305 Год назад +11

      He has a great employer

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Год назад +16

      They are desperate for pilots and they need to do everything I can to get them

    • @andrewjones-productions
      @andrewjones-productions Год назад +17

      @@ginaquad3305 Well, his employer have just taken delivery of the last 747 to be manufactured and indeed, I think many of us are grateful to them for allowing us to be taken along on flights. It doesn't take much of a sleuth to take the registration of their aircraft and see who it is registered to. Out of respect, I won't blurt it out as Kelsey doesn't mention it openly.

    • @Shutemoffplease
      @Shutemoffplease Год назад +12

      With a little research from your comment I was able to see that he’s Employer is Atlas.
      Sometimes it’s just better to not comment anything brotha.

    • @JL-yl8gd
      @JL-yl8gd Год назад +4

      They leased it out so maybe he works for the lessee

  • @rbenz3010
    @rbenz3010 Год назад +188

    What an honor to have a 747 captain take the time to bring us along on this trip! Thanks so much!

    • @57silverwings
      @57silverwings 6 месяцев назад +3

      He’s not a captain he’s a co pilot.

    • @jackmcnee2478
      @jackmcnee2478 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@57silverwings he isnt a co pilot, he is a first officer...

    • @ojsimpsonofficial
      @ojsimpsonofficial 4 месяца назад +1

      ⁠​⁠@@jackmcnee2478he isn’t a first officer, he’s a flight engineer…

    • @MatisseGoossens
      @MatisseGoossens 4 месяца назад

      he isn't a flight engineer, he's a flight attendant...@@ojsimpsonofficial

    • @aliyasagee
      @aliyasagee 4 месяца назад +3

      @@57silverwingscaptain now 🎉

  • @rkaussner
    @rkaussner Год назад +2

    So happy to have discovered you and your channel here Kelsey as I've always been an aviation enthusiast, and many of my jobs over the past thirty years or so involved lots of domestic and international air travel. Your down-to-earth way of communicating and sense of humor are also very refreshing (I loved your comment regarding acting as though the people at arrival areas were waiting for you, and getting a kick out of it, etc.!)...

  • @johno9507
    @johno9507 Год назад +407

    I used to be a aircraft mechanic on the 747F, and if the coffee maker didn't work, the plane didn't take off till it was fixed.
    Needless to say we kept a lot of spare coffee makers.
    And FYI when you pour coffee down the sink it drains overboard, which is why a lot of planes will have brown streaks underneath. 😃🇦🇺

    • @Nathan_Jay
      @Nathan_Jay Год назад +38

      It's funny because coffee makers are MELs at some (probably most) airlines.

    • @johno9507
      @johno9507 Год назад +41

      @@Nathan_Jay
      I've worked for 2 large international airlines and coffee makers are definitely in the MEL (Minimum Equipment List).

    • @christinemason2938
      @christinemason2938 Год назад +28

      As flight attendants we were constantly warned not to pour coffee down the drains on the ground because it burned the ramp workers underneath.

    • @littleraeofsunshine
      @littleraeofsunshine Год назад +8

      I laughed so hard at that because my airline was alllllllllways reprimanding crew for throwing coffee and wine down the drains when we were in a rush lol

    • @johno9507
      @johno9507 Год назад +6

      @@littleraeofsunshine
      Yes you learn very quickly to stay clear of the drain masts when walking under the aircraft, and as I live under the Sydney landing approach path it also explains why my car gets so dirty. 🙂🇦🇺

  • @enigmawyoming5201
    @enigmawyoming5201 Год назад +189

    Come on 1,000,000 subscribers! !

    • @Istandby666
      @Istandby666 Год назад +4

      Wow, thinks for bringing that to our attention.
      That day will be an awesome day!

    • @TheRepublicOfJohn
      @TheRepublicOfJohn Год назад +4

      Wow, Kelsey is getting so close! Let's go!

    • @_Elvyra._
      @_Elvyra._ Год назад +4

      I was here and subbed before it happened

    • @crazyman6099
      @crazyman6099 Год назад +3

      Yea

    • @enigmawyoming5201
      @enigmawyoming5201 Год назад +8

      @@Istandby666 Today is the day!! 1 million subscribers!!!

  • @balken5
    @balken5 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you! I have so much respect and admiration for what you do. Takes a very special person with a gift, intelligence and, of course perseverance to do what you do.

  • @jacktheaviator4938
    @jacktheaviator4938 10 месяцев назад +2

    You give great perspective, from the captain's seat you can really see the sheer mass you command, and the responsibility you take on. Thank you sir.

  • @SRFDriver
    @SRFDriver Год назад +1524

    My tip for never leaving anything behind in a hotel room: I always get a room with two beds. I sleep on the bed that's closest to the window and put my stuff on the bed that's closest to the door. I NEVER put anything closer to the window than where I'm sleeping-that way my stuff is always in front of me. Once the "stuff" bed is clear then I know that I have all my stuff. It's never failed me.

    • @roberthardy2013
      @roberthardy2013 Год назад +102

      Yeah, I used to do this, it really worked for me… apart from that one battery charger.

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Год назад +81

      @@roberthardy2013 ...and that damned multi-adapter, probably still hanging out of the wall.

    • @rtbrtb_dutchy4183
      @rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Год назад +89

      And not have a King Bed? No thanks. All u have to do is do a final walk through. In 30 years, I’ve forgotten things only twice. Both times I didn’t do a final walk through.
      What I do do, I put a work shoe in the safe with my passports and wallet. That way I never forget what’s in the safe.

    • @helen4652
      @helen4652 Год назад +11

      @@rtbrtb_dutchy4183 jip, it is like doing your pre-flight and after landing checks.🤗SAA flight attendant 1991-2008🛫

    • @rtbrtb_dutchy4183
      @rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Год назад +2

      @@helen4652 absolutely 100%

  • @williamkight943
    @williamkight943 Год назад +79

    I was a crew dog (USAF) for 16 years on C-5 so I can relate to so much of what you do , where you go and what you did there. Excellent PTSD flashbacks ! Thank you !

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 Год назад +5

      As a KC-135 crew chief, our day would start eight hours prior to takeoff. I had way too many O dark thirty start times.

    • @moiraatkinson
      @moiraatkinson Год назад

      A dog? Is that short for dogsbody?

    • @eramires
      @eramires Год назад

      As a common person, I find that amazing, thanks for sharing :D

    • @arokh72
      @arokh72 Год назад +1

      @@robertheinkel6225 I feel those 0 dark thirty wake up times, from my first responder days. Different industry sure, but similar feels when that alarm goes off (my case fire alarm).

    • @thomashelm6931
      @thomashelm6931 Год назад +2

      I was a loadmaster on the C141s. I loved the job And it was rather interesting during Vietnam. I wish there was more of a career field in this profession, as there is now

  • @Valerie_Dawn
    @Valerie_Dawn Год назад +6

    The first time your videos popped up on my feed was a couple weeks ago. I must say, I’m hooked. It’s such a great mix of air traffic control vs pilots ; what went wrong ; travel the globe. Really interesting and enjoyable

  • @thepredatorhunter50
    @thepredatorhunter50 Год назад +11

    Professional, entertaining, and educational. I dare you to deny any lesson this man demonstrates does not apply through every level of live in general. Great stuff, sir!

  • @PierrePericard
    @PierrePericard Год назад +124

    One of your best videos yet!
    The edit, the storytelling and your personality showing up more. Keep up the good work!

  • @hsbvt
    @hsbvt Год назад +120

    Your exhaustion level looks about the same as mine after a day of teaching early elementary music to about 90 kids. I thank you for bringing flowers back for us to enjoy during these dismal winter months of cold! Great vlog! Have a great week everyone!

    • @waterfallbw
      @waterfallbw Год назад +19

      teachers are the real heroes 💪

    • @nommadd5758
      @nommadd5758 Год назад +7

      @@waterfallbw : I agree (as long as they're not teaching 'progressive' dogma).

    • @suegardner
      @suegardner Год назад +5

      I don't know how you do it, I spent today teaching art to 12 adults and I'm broken! 😂 I decided I need to get into training to get fit for the next session!

    • @waterfallbw
      @waterfallbw Год назад +3

      @@nommadd5758 what?

    • @simoncoles100
      @simoncoles100 Год назад +6

      @@waterfallbw some folk are easily triggered: in this case by the word “teaching”. We must wish these folk well.

  • @vibeandrelax9228
    @vibeandrelax9228 10 месяцев назад +4

    your such an inspiration to all aviators not only do you work at a major cargo carrier. But you also have created great fall back through social media... # every pilots dream

  • @Chumfleet
    @Chumfleet Год назад +18

    I’m so jealous of the things you get to see from that altitude! Also, I love to see this more laid back point of view from you. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @briankowald6465
    @briankowald6465 Год назад +65

    Great video. I like these kinds of videos because they show what's it really like to be an international cargo pilot. Its hard work and not for everybody. I for one, appreciate Kelsey sharing his day with us.

  • @suem6004
    @suem6004 Год назад +11

    Bless you hard working cargo pilots. Hauling our crap from here to there. Hope you got a good rest.

  • @dennisvega6311
    @dennisvega6311 10 месяцев назад +3

    Love all your Videos Kelsey, appreciate all the hard work you put into them! Keep ‘em coming whenever you can..
    😊👌

  • @Dan-hn1lx
    @Dan-hn1lx 10 месяцев назад +2

    I've flown in a few 747's and one was really old and to be honest I loved every minute just knowing how legendary this plane is and how many miles it had flown.

  • @MrAdrianGrigore
    @MrAdrianGrigore Год назад +770

    You've stepped up your content quality, Kelsey. It's so refreshing to see the somewhat informal part of the work. Love it

    • @Larry-Lou
      @Larry-Lou Год назад +5

      Post 10

    • @rustyshackleford5157
      @rustyshackleford5157 Год назад

      @@Larry-Lou odd place to see that recommendation but yes post 10 for sure.

    • @madconqueror
      @madconqueror Год назад

      Definitely like this kind of real-life documentary format. Your humour serves you well and that was unlikely to be seen in most previous posts from the past.

    • @humanoidalistic
      @humanoidalistic 9 месяцев назад

      This is true. Could stand to lose the cloud boner jokes, but definitely getting the hang of youtubing

  • @PauperJ
    @PauperJ Год назад +43

    The 'behind the scenes' and 'tourist' videos are awesome Kelsey. Thank you.

  • @garybroadhurst3548
    @garybroadhurst3548 Год назад +84

    It's great to see your company (and/or your colleagues) finally taking a more relaxed attitude to you filming while actually operating. I think this is the first of your videos I've seen where it's not "camera off before pushback". It's how it should be - everything's so professional so what's to hide?

    • @swilleh_
      @swilleh_ 11 месяцев назад +29

      so the pilots would be focused on flying a plane instead of making content for social media

    • @Geekmasterproduction
      @Geekmasterproduction 5 месяцев назад +7

      @@swilleh_ Exactly. People change with the wind. God forbid a crash were to happen the same people would all point to these videos and question why the company allowed filming in the first place. People flip flop everyday.

  • @lorigarza9971
    @lorigarza9971 Год назад +5

    I have always been so fascinated by planes and flying. So awesome to see things behind the scenes us passenger people would never see. That includes all of the places you get to go!

  • @medicalopsgirl
    @medicalopsgirl Год назад +19

    Good morning, sir. I'm so glad we still have the ability see your videos every week. Your inner strength is seen and appreciated. Have a beautiful week!

  • @windwatcher11
    @windwatcher11 Год назад +27

    So you are one of the underappreciated pilots that bring roses to the US for Valentine's Day! Thank you!!

  • @vladmirputin7139
    @vladmirputin7139 Год назад +47

    The reason you need to lock those doors is due to certification of the aircraft for taxi, takeoff, and landing (TTL). When an aircraft is certified, there is a certain default configuration that some items have to be in (seats, doors, cabinets, etc.) in order for them to behave properly in the event of a crash. Those 'close when not in use' things are placards that are required to be there by the aviation authorities to inform the user of how the item needs to be configured.
    Seeing as that is a door, it also probably has to be locked when not in use for blowout load strength in case of a sudden depressurization event. It probably would not pass the stress analysis for a depressurization event, and those deadbolts are there to keep the door affixed to the monument so it doesn't become a projectile and decapitate somebody.

  • @BubblyinUSA2010
    @BubblyinUSA2010 Год назад +2

    Kelsey, I love your informative videos! Your humour, your knowledge and your sense of adventure is enjoyable for us here on the ground! Can’t wait to get back to flying to anywhere again! Stay safe and see you in your next one..😊❤

  • @RobDucharme
    @RobDucharme Год назад +45

    This might be one of the better videos you've put out in a while, Kelsey. The production is excellent and the journey itself is great.

  • @Terika-
    @Terika- Год назад +138

    Tip from a flight attendant: to make your coffee much much much stronger ( for your coworkers ) , we usually do not place two filters inside the coffee " drawer ". When we lower the handle , it has a tendency sometimes to puncture the coffee filters, hence having coffee grounds all over . Instead, what we do , just brew your coffee with one regular filter, then INSERT INSIDE THE COFFEE POT, another filter. That's how we make our Java strong to last during our " circadian lows" or super early wake-up. ⏰️
    Love your videos my friend! 😍😉

    • @waterlife.1905
      @waterlife.1905 Год назад +1

      A few packs of Starbucks instant coffee goes a long way. They taste almost like a brewed coffee and are pocket sized pouches.

    • @pedroferreira3540
      @pedroferreira3540 Год назад +7

      @@waterlife.1905 Funny you mention Starbucks bc it has been proven that within all the instant coffee /coffee shops brands, Starbucks has one of the lowest amount of caffeine per cup.

    • @tomkam9783
      @tomkam9783 Год назад

      @@pedroferreira3540 I was told that the amount of caffeine is inversely proportional to the roast; dark has the least, and light has the most. So for Starbucks, that makes sense.

    • @pedroferreira3540
      @pedroferreira3540 Год назад

      @@tomkam9783 I mean, I don't really go to Starbucks but I imagine they serve lighter, medium and darker roasts of coffee and the difference between them isn't that big from what I've searched,

    • @user-kb8gh5jv9t
      @user-kb8gh5jv9t Год назад

      That explains why the Coffee tastes so awful! Stick to one bag please😉

  • @kalistar8302
    @kalistar8302 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm enjoying all your videos so very much. Thank you for taking the time to share this part of your life. Best wishes for safe travels always.

  • @phil4977
    @phil4977 11 месяцев назад +10

    That’s certainly not my cup of tea working in conditions like that. Hats off to you. The world functions with the help of very skilled professionals that participate in logistics. I’ve run a logistics business in the past and understand the complexities and demands on employees and contractors. Much respect for you. Keep up the good work

  • @gracelandone
    @gracelandone Год назад +15

    These slice of life vlogs are really informative and fun. Thank you for going to the extra effort of filming on what is clearly a challenging day.

  • @BAT15015
    @BAT15015 Год назад +380

    You should have podcast-style conversations with your freighter/commercial pilot friends so we can hear about their careers in aviation and the cool/interesting stories they have.
    That would be real cool to watch!

  • @jacquelinewilliams6713
    @jacquelinewilliams6713 Год назад +2

    Love you.... How refreshing to a) see behind the scenes, b) by an actual 'PILOT' c) who has grown his geekish wings to become a 'SUPERMAN'. You sir are amazing. x from Australia

  • @madhie-kun8614
    @madhie-kun8614 Год назад +28

    Man being one of Kelsey's the oldest fan feels like a honor to me, still remember of him having only 7k subscriber. Also Kelsey was one of the ppl that inspired me to stick to my childhood dream of being a pilot

  • @chrismccall987
    @chrismccall987 Год назад +19

    Kelsey - over the years I’ve watched all, or close to all of your videos. I’ve loved the progression . I don’t know what it was about this one but it really stood out to me. I know you said you’ll be focusing on different things in your videos going forward and again, I can’t put my finger on it but this one was great. I also have a self-deprecating sense of humor and the ‘back to being captain of the coffee machine’ killed me. Nice. Keep the blue side up brother..

  • @joyrisher8841
    @joyrisher8841 Год назад +100

    I almost cried watching you pour out a whole pot of coffee...but seriously, this is a wonderful video for those of us who used to be afraid of flying before watching your videos. Thank you, Kelsey. All the safety checks you make, and all the pre-flight checking you do -- I noticed the Wed Runway notice! Also, love your sense of humor. Here's hoping you did get to catch up on your sleep! You are appreciated!

    • @kg-Whatthehelliseventhat
      @kg-Whatthehelliseventhat Год назад +5

      That must be a crime in some countries.

    • @MSSmith1022
      @MSSmith1022 Год назад +7

      @@kg-Whatthehelliseventhat It's a crime in my house here in the U.S.
      I grew up a Navy B.R.A.T and coffee is a staple in my house just as it was as I was growing up. I don't pour coffee out unless there's something in it that shouldn't be, I'll use extra filters and a saucepan to remove grounds if a filter fails.

    • @jamesdean2185
      @jamesdean2185 Год назад +12

      It’s airline coffee, consumption is only as a last resort.
      (Yes, I know, but I am one of those coffee snobs from Melbourne, Australia)

    • @chemistrykrang8065
      @chemistrykrang8065 Год назад +6

      @@jamesdean2185 mate I was thinking the exact same thing. That coffee was probably roasted and ground so long ago it might be eligible to vote... and it probably wasn't great to start with.
      (A coffee snob in Manchester, UK)

    • @lukearts2954
      @lukearts2954 Год назад

      @@chemistrykrang8065 That cracked me up hahaha.
      Though I never understood how people are making such a fuss about the rinsing water used to flush away burnt residue... After all, that's what coffee is: they had a bean that wasn't eatable, so they tried a bunch of things to maybe make it consumable. And after the zillionth fail they tried to wash off the residue from the oven plates with water. They decided "screw it, it's never going to get better than this nasty crap, so we'll tell the white man it was on purpose and sell them our waste". The rest is history. It was a failed attempt at chemical warfare to try and get rid of the colonials... =)
      So Kelsey did exactly what you're supposed to do with coffee: flush it down the blue tank. ;P
      I would quit a job if they would make me serve coffee, especially early in the morning... It would make me puke up the food that was already digested and ready for nr.2 hahahaha

  • @elsdvenom
    @elsdvenom Год назад +6

    I love the production style of these vlogs. A really nice change of pace.

  • @KatoSento
    @KatoSento Год назад +3

    These vlogs are always the best! Very interesting, entertaining and such a good vibe to be watching, my only downside is it’s too short! Man I wish u could pump out 20-30mins videos of the whole experience! Thanks a lot Kelsey for these amazing videos, keep it up! 😁👌🏽

  • @debrabaker1009
    @debrabaker1009 Год назад +16

    I love traveling the world with you Kelsey this was a cool video. Thank you.

  • @nunsc
    @nunsc Год назад +22

    THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! So many non pilots like me had no idea that piloting would be that intense and involved. I also think cargo would be tougher than passengers with all the safety checks they gotta worry about etc. i recently saw a plane go down because of fire, it must be a little worrying at times. but that view would be something. you get to see the world and thats cool! keep up the great work Kelsey!

  • @boredwithusernames
    @boredwithusernames Год назад +3

    I am really enjoying these vlog videos, I have watched them all now and I like your presentation style and the way you have edited the videos with a good choice of music to bring the whole thing to life. You would make a good travelog presenter, please keep these videos coming, you are doing a great job 👍

  • @elenaoakes8494
    @elenaoakes8494 Год назад +6

    Really loved this video Kelsey! Love the more raw and relatable vibes like the struggle to wake up😅 So cool to get a glimpse of the other side of the world, it’s certainly looks beautiful from the air, thanks for sharing with us❤

    • @xoalainaa
      @xoalainaa Год назад

      So true! Very relatable 😂

  • @helen4652
    @helen4652 Год назад +77

    My 14 year old found this video. 🛫Enjoying it with him. I was a flight attendant with SAA for 17 years. Flew passengers, but still enjoying this video. Once the flying and travel bug bites you, this kind of video is fun to watch.💞

  • @alexstudy7628
    @alexstudy7628 Год назад +7

    I love the cozy outfit during the flying time. Really puts into the perspective of "working" in an airplane. Sort of like a home office. Thanks for the insights

  • @DarkSim712
    @DarkSim712 Год назад +33

    Great video! As a former Crew Chief in the United States Air Force, it is really cool to see the behind the scenes of a pilot's routine on and off flight.

    • @mtsky-tc6uw
      @mtsky-tc6uw 2 месяца назад

      as former trucker and owner of king air 350(my son flies it while i hang with the grand kids) there is much like Kelsey's world--more buttons for him to push but it so much the same flying freight and trucking...

  • @julieanncheshire9960
    @julieanncheshire9960 Год назад +8

    The Quito airport is downright FANCY compared to how it looked 20+ years ago when I was last there...any sort of duty-free at all is a major step up! I lived there off and on from 1994-2001 and watching planes land in that high, narrow valley was always entertaining. My first home was on the valley floor just a couple of miles south of the runway--I could look up while doing laundry on my roof and see the rivets on the bellies of the planes.

  • @petercornish9903
    @petercornish9903 Год назад +140

    Despite your tiredness, your personality and humour shone through and made that an utterly fascinating presentation of some of the less glamorous aspects of international flight. Many thanks.

  • @hopeedwards776
    @hopeedwards776 Год назад +17

    loving the vlogs! Hope you're enjoying it too, your videos are a real comfort for me, I used them to get over my fear of flying! Thank you for continuing your channel

  • @t.p.mckenna
    @t.p.mckenna 9 месяцев назад +3

    I'm a new subscriber and I so enjoyed that video. It's the first time I've seen a really decent insight into the life in the day of a cargo crew. Completely frills free and unromantic, but fascinating and compelling too! Looking forward to catching up with it all. Greeting from London, bws

  • @thainannunes
    @thainannunes 9 месяцев назад

    I'm from Manaus, right in the Heart of the Amazon rainforest. It's nice to know you came to visit our city. I'm a passionate fan of any man-made thing that can fly, and a Long-time viewer of your videos! Wish u all the best, and keep doing the great job!!

  • @richieh2006
    @richieh2006 Год назад +181

    I love how Kelsey puts in so much effort and goes to these lengths to keep the videos as interesting and enjoyable despite being so tired and trying to do his job. Love you, Kels.

  • @lynnepardi828
    @lynnepardi828 10 месяцев назад +5

    Kelsey, I LOVE your channel!! I am an older , retired woman and I have no connection to aviation; but, your 74 Gear channel fascinates me!! My folks did drive us to Logan Airport when we were growing up, just to watch planes taking off and landing. It was quite exciting. Now, I am learning so many things I never knew. I am not so anxious anymore about flying either. You have explained how many
    back-up" systems are built into the planes to prevent accidents, and just how safe flight really is. Also, your love of aviation really shines through. Thanks for all you do!!

  • @davideddy2321
    @davideddy2321 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Dave from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @benjiaj1963
    @benjiaj1963 Год назад +159

    Congrats on 1 MILLION subscribers!
    Well and truly deserved Kelsey!

  • @Ryan-uq8kk
    @Ryan-uq8kk Год назад +14

    I'm a huge fan of the channel and aviation nerd. This video format, editing and info was awesome. Really enjoyed this one and would love to see more like it. Thanks for taking us flying with you

  • @Cleetsy
    @Cleetsy 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome, Dude. Keep up the good work. Living the Dream!

  • @alexscheler8365
    @alexscheler8365 8 месяцев назад

    Kelsey, I really appreciate your insights. Thanks for sharing these videos.

  • @jerryweirdspeed8943
    @jerryweirdspeed8943 Год назад +9

    Good to see you just being yourself, doing your job. It's not just the usual, knowing that many people depend on you doing it right and going beyond the required minimum. Keep it up with love!

  • @DiscipleOfMan
    @DiscipleOfMan Год назад +34

    Love this 'day in the life of' content Kelsey, really shows a whole different side to flying and aviation that we just don't get to see anywhere else, love it!

  • @robintalbot8221
    @robintalbot8221 Год назад

    Awesome shots of the rain forest and clouds. Thanks for giving up the sleep to get those shots. The salsa bumper music was perfect. Love your vids.
    Blue skies and following winds.

  • @Ash-cy7yw
    @Ash-cy7yw 7 месяцев назад

    Super cool video idea. And grateful to all who approved your ability to provide it to us. Thank you for sharing!

  • @michaelmakau6833
    @michaelmakau6833 Год назад +17

    Quite impressive to share indeed. Good job @74gear . Showing what exactly your typical pilot schedule looks like to different cities inspires many like us by getting a clear picture of what to expect later in our flying career.

  • @notreallyNat
    @notreallyNat Год назад +8

    2k to go! Keep it up man you deserve everything

  • @albertfoha1
    @albertfoha1 Год назад

    Subscribed! 74 gear is an amazing discovery! Thanks a lot Kesley for sharing your knowledge/thoughs/life with us. Unfortunately I,ve seen some stupid trolls commenting on some of your videos. Please don,t let them affect you at all, those people don,t deserve this channel. Looking forward for more videos!

  • @thedetailsaredark7536
    @thedetailsaredark7536 Год назад +1

    Thank you for that view of the mountain tops. I have never seen footage or a pic like that before. It was absolutely beautiful. Pilot life, is like a lot of other jobs in many ways, there are more cons than people believe, however the cons are subjective ofcourse.
    Anyway, excellent content. Stay safe brother.

  • @Sharleene
    @Sharleene Год назад +64

    Congrats on 1 MILLION subscribers! You truly deserved it Kelsey!

  • @natesiress1057
    @natesiress1057 Год назад +23

    As a student pilot, I can confirm the ACARS printer is the coolest thing to me. The idea of getting all your clearances and NOTAMs printed out for you sounds amazing.

  • @deshope0303
    @deshope0303 7 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed this video immensely! Thank you for making it and sharing it!

  • @tomhaywood8619
    @tomhaywood8619 4 месяца назад

    What a great video! I worked as a flight attendant from 1977-2006 it seems much has changed especially with seeing the locks like that on the cockpit door. Aviation has definitely changed, but watching your video was enjoyable and I totally understand those VERY early calls!

  • @adventureman4498
    @adventureman4498 Год назад +3

    Long time follower of your channel and this vlog has to be one of my favorites of all time man. Love how you show us the real experience of what you do and you capture the little things like no one drinking your coffee or those run down planes in Brazil etc. Excellent work. Just noticed you are almost to 1milly subs and we are all very excited to see your success. Keep up the great work!!

  • @AaronBockelie
    @AaronBockelie Год назад +5

    This felt so honest and real about getting work done with the aircraft. I've never seen a video like this before.

  • @BryceGriffler
    @BryceGriffler Год назад +9

    That was really interesting and enjoyable to watch. Also, I appreciate your humor. Thanks sir.

  • @hunty1970
    @hunty1970 Год назад

    Loving the format, Kelsey. Well done.

  • @shelly2083
    @shelly2083 Год назад +4

    Wow! Amazing footage and amazingly put together. Your videos just get better and better.
    Thanks for taking us along cap.

  • @feiwong70
    @feiwong70 9 месяцев назад

    Love this format and music!

  • @bryanjones6546
    @bryanjones6546 Год назад

    I flew for several years and costs took the fun out of it. I later joined Atlas Air Cargo virtual and flew about 3k hours with the PMDG sim. Had a blast and learned a ton from that sim experience. Enjoy your stuff on here!

  • @timothy4664
    @timothy4664 Год назад +10

    Beautiful camera work Kelsey. The production work is great too.

  • @PsRohrbaugh
    @PsRohrbaugh Год назад +61

    Thanks again for sharing this window into your life with us. It's informative, relaxing, and cool.

  • @sharronunger7053
    @sharronunger7053 8 месяцев назад

    Seeing the rain forest was amazing. Thank you

  • @OrigionalDeq777
    @OrigionalDeq777 Год назад +5

    Thank you very much for your video's. They are entertaining and also gives us an insight into a world where very few normal people have seen. Very interesting!

  • @jimlips
    @jimlips Год назад +13

    Outstanding! Thanks for giving us the "inside" perspective, something we would unlikely ever see, otherwise. Love the videos from inside the plane. I'm guessing that most of the other pilots don't want to be in your video, and that is why you almost never show them? Too bad. Thanks for all your hard work, and your videos too!

  • @mbryson2899
    @mbryson2899 Год назад +9

    Thank you for taking me along! And thanks to the airline for letting you share it.

  • @debrawucik826
    @debrawucik826 Год назад

    I love your narratives about being a pilot and what the job entails... I’ve always loved flying and get a kick out of your behind the scenes stories. Seeing you in a hoodie, hilarious. You are cute as a button and pretty darn sharp.

  • @paulrowe9604
    @paulrowe9604 9 месяцев назад

    These videos are fascinating ! Brilliant !

  • @DMNSAV
    @DMNSAV Год назад +5

    Made it to 1 Million! Congrats Kelsey!!! Thank you for continuing to put out awesome content!

  • @joeangell5652
    @joeangell5652 Год назад +4

    The BEST videos on the internet. Period. Thank you Kelsey for everything you do!