2AM Call to Fly 747

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @katiegonzalez1542
    @katiegonzalez1542 Год назад +10083

    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 +93

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

    • @massey4business
      @massey4business Год назад +81

      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 +11

      @@kensherwin4544 😂😂😂 hahaha good one!

    • @enigmawyoming5201
      @enigmawyoming5201 Год назад +28

      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 +9

      teachers go to stores?

  • @6z0
    @6z0 Год назад +758

    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 +6

      Yeah. I totally loved that.

    • @williamkight943
      @williamkight943 Год назад +9

      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 +48

      @@williamkight943 Yeah we know buddy.

    • @BobbyJett1
      @BobbyJett1 Год назад +1

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

    • @Morepork123
      @Morepork123 Год назад +8

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

  • @MentourPilot
    @MentourPilot Год назад +2633

    Loving this new format. Very nice!

    • @EVRLYNMedia
      @EVRLYNMedia Год назад +40

      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

    • @AveChristusRexRegum1
      @AveChristusRexRegum1 Год назад +4

      Omg mentour hi

    • @louissanderson719
      @louissanderson719 Год назад +1

      You guys talking again?

    • @MentourPilot
      @MentourPilot Год назад +27

      @@louissanderson719 I have never stopped.

  • @goldenageofdinosaurs7192
    @goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Год назад +1245

    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 +30

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

    • @jennic2251
      @jennic2251 Год назад +19

      But you ave a great username lol

    • @Digitalhunny
      @Digitalhunny Год назад +9

      Me too my friend, me too. 🤓

    • @stefanschneider3681
      @stefanschneider3681 Год назад +9

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

    • @Digitalhunny
      @Digitalhunny Год назад +8

      ​@@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!"_ 😂😂😂😂

  • @bbs5400
    @bbs5400 Год назад +273

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

    • @ginaquad3305
      @ginaquad3305 Год назад +14

      He has a great employer

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Год назад +18

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

    • @andrewjones-productions
      @andrewjones-productions Год назад +18

      @@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.

    • @LaBocaDeElio
      @LaBocaDeElio Год назад +20

      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 +232

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

    • @57silverwings
      @57silverwings Год назад +4

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

    • @jackmcnee2478
      @jackmcnee2478 11 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @ojsimpsonofficial
      @ojsimpsonofficial 11 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @MatisseGoossens
      @MatisseGoossens 11 месяцев назад

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

    • @aliyasagee
      @aliyasagee 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@57silverwingscaptain now 🎉

  • @arghyam6
    @arghyam6 Год назад +748

    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 +20

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

    • @SuperTink
      @SuperTink Год назад +3

      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 +4

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

  • @johno9507
    @johno9507 Год назад +481

    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 +40

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

    • @johno9507
      @johno9507 Год назад +47

      @@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 +36

      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 +10

      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 +8

      @@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. 🙂🇦🇺

  • @mw12349
    @mw12349 Год назад +27

    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 +254

    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.

  • @williamkight943
    @williamkight943 Год назад +92

    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 +1

      A dog? Is that short for dogsbody?

    • @duramirez
      @duramirez 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

  • @thainannunesgbxv
    @thainannunesgbxv Год назад +8

    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!!

  • @animalm4st3r
    @animalm4st3r Год назад +215

    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.

    • @JeannettedeBeauvoir
      @JeannettedeBeauvoir 6 месяцев назад +2

      Interesting! I did wonder! Thank you!

    • @jonboll-LGM
      @jonboll-LGM 6 месяцев назад

    • @JeraldFahrsite
      @JeraldFahrsite 3 месяца назад

      I would think that if they are being scrapped, there are cheaper places and ways to do it.

    • @spenceradams2908
      @spenceradams2908 Месяц назад

      One of those dc8s is hopefully going to be going back to New Zealand as part of the bird our birds home campaign which is trying to have one of all the different aircraft types air New Zealand had

    • @Gordon-q9j
      @Gordon-q9j 29 дней назад +1

      @@spenceradams2908 I worked on her in the 70-80s ;-) saw her in real rotting away mid 2000s.Always pretty in the old ANZ livery 🙂

  • @briankowald6465
    @briankowald6465 Год назад +78

    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.

  • @phil4977
    @phil4977 Год назад +12

    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

  • @PierrePericard
    @PierrePericard Год назад +139

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

  • @SRFDriver
    @SRFDriver Год назад +1673

    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 +112

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

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Год назад +89

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

    • @rtbrtb_dutchy4183
      @rtbrtb_dutchy4183 Год назад +102

      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 +14

      @@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%

  • @vladmirputin7139
    @vladmirputin7139 Год назад +58

    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.

  • @medicalopsgirl
    @medicalopsgirl Год назад +23

    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!

  • @PauperJ
    @PauperJ Год назад +47

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

  • @garybroadhurst3548
    @garybroadhurst3548 Год назад +91

    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_ Год назад +33

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

    • @Geekmasterproduction
      @Geekmasterproduction Год назад +8

      @@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.

  • @RobDucharme
    @RobDucharme Год назад +49

    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.

  • @Joaquin_D
    @Joaquin_D Год назад +1273

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

    • @suegardner
      @suegardner Год назад +22

      Haha I love that🙂

    • @roccoVAL
      @roccoVAL Год назад +7

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

    • @randombuildingintorontocan8962
      @randombuildingintorontocan8962 Год назад +277

      @@roccoVAL a co pilot is still a pilot ☠️

    • @KarmaFlight
      @KarmaFlight Год назад +8

      @MelloCello And it comes on a full volume!

    • @nemo227
      @nemo227 Год назад

      Clocks have alarms? Who knew?

  • @Dan-hn1lx
    @Dan-hn1lx Год назад +4

    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 +775

    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 Год назад

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

  • @gracelandone
    @gracelandone Год назад +18

    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.

  • @lynnepardi828
    @lynnepardi828 Год назад +8

    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!!

  • @hsbvt
    @hsbvt Год назад +127

    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 +9

      @@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.

  • @Terika-
    @Terika- Год назад +147

    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😉

  • @julieanncheshire9960
    @julieanncheshire9960 Год назад +10

    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.

  • @windwatcher11
    @windwatcher11 Год назад +29

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

  • @chrismccall987
    @chrismccall987 Год назад +23

    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..

  • @Valerie_Dawn
    @Valerie_Dawn Год назад +7

    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

  • @richieh2006
    @richieh2006 Год назад +182

    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.

  • @rickmlopez
    @rickmlopez Год назад +127

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

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @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.💞

  • @LarryGanz
    @LarryGanz Год назад +84

    Reminds me of all the sleepless nights as a doctor on call. It's nice to see what the life of a professional pilot is really like.

    • @margotrosendorn6371
      @margotrosendorn6371 Год назад +5

      Heh, reminds me of my grandpa who was a rural veterinarian. He'd get a million calls in the night during calving season!

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit Год назад

      surely that can be a bit dangerous? you all are trained professionals but anyone can make a poor mistake while being insanely drowsy

    • @benn454
      @benn454 Год назад +4

      @@yammmit It's a numbers game. There are only so many doctors and pilots to go around for the millions of people that need their services everyday.

    • @57silverwings
      @57silverwings Год назад

      He’s not a professional. Do you wear a hoodie in a operation.

    • @aerofiles5044
      @aerofiles5044 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@57silverwings 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

  • @nunsc
    @nunsc Год назад +23

    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!

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @debrabaker1009
    @debrabaker1009 Год назад +17

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

  • @enigmawyoming5201
    @enigmawyoming5201 Год назад +198

    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 +9

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

  • @dennistowerofpower5808
    @dennistowerofpower5808 Год назад +2

    He is REAL! That’s what makes him and his vlogs. So Awesome.

  • @scott37040
    @scott37040 Год назад +245

    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 +15

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

    • @themuffinlord6442
      @themuffinlord6442 Год назад +4

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

  • @petercornish9903
    @petercornish9903 Год назад +141

    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.

  • @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

  • @AaronBockelie
    @AaronBockelie Год назад +6

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

  • @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

  • @robintalbot8221
    @robintalbot8221 Год назад +3

    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.

  • @mbryson2899
    @mbryson2899 Год назад +10

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

  • @QsBLUEWORLD
    @QsBLUEWORLD Год назад +13

    Kelsey, THAT was so much fun--I felt like you took me along for the flight!!!

  • @aviationguy9873
    @aviationguy9873 Год назад +9

    I just realized this is the only channel that doesn't make me bored ever

  • @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.

  • @vibeandrelax9228
    @vibeandrelax9228 Год 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

  • @joyrisher8841
    @joyrisher8841 Год назад +102

    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 +7

      @@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

  • @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

  • @Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator
    @Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator Год назад +4

    Thank you for working so hard and pulling way more than your own weight in this world.

  • @PsRohrbaugh
    @PsRohrbaugh Год назад +146

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

    • @1152winrenr
      @1152winrenr 29 дней назад

      Bro didnt even thumbs up or say thank you lmao

    • @PsRohrbaugh
      @PsRohrbaugh 28 дней назад +1

      @1152winrenr it was only $10. I routinely hit the $500 daily limit for super chat & thanks. Anyway Kelsey has responded to plenty of my messages. I hope he saw this message, but ultimately, it's not that important.

    • @1152winrenr
      @1152winrenr 27 дней назад

      @ + respek

  • @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.

  • @tubester444
    @tubester444 Год назад +1

    What a great reminder of how much I don’t miss those long nights fighting the old body clock. Thanks!

  • @DiscipleOfMan
    @DiscipleOfMan Год назад +35

    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!

  • @benjiaj1963
    @benjiaj1963 Год назад +160

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

  • @colindangelo997
    @colindangelo997 Год назад +2

    Kelsey, this is the best Thumbnail ever. You look baller in the hoodie, glasses and the microphone.
    “We are about to do some pilot sh*t, buckle in and keep quiet”

  • @joeangell5652
    @joeangell5652 Год назад +6

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

  • @Sharleene
    @Sharleene Год назад +64

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

  • @corvusdraconis5873
    @corvusdraconis5873 Год назад +4

    I remember your meal on the charter plane to Tokyo was super snazzy compared to that. The contrast between the beautiful views and the somewhat sad looking planes parked at the airport (full of snakes YIKES)... So what I've learned from this is Kelsey in this video is he's in charge of caffeine but you didn't get any snacks XD Thanks for keeping me entertained and educated. It's cool to see the informal side of pilot real life. I've been binging aviation education between you and Mentour and it's great to have more insight on what's happening and perhaps knowing all the things that are going right far more often then when we tend to focus on the crashes and what went wrong. :) Thanks for your window into aviation to those of us who can only dream.

  • @timothy4664
    @timothy4664 Год назад +11

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

  • @Dodge0359A
    @Dodge0359A Год назад +5

    Hey Kelsey! Great to see another video of yours again! I love how we both make the world go 'round, just in different ways.
    Those 2am alarms... They suck, not just in the aviation world, but the trucking industry too. Gotta make those appointment times.
    Thanks so much for sharing a lot more insight into the daily life of a pilot ❤️
    I have a couple of GoPro cameras, maybe I oughta put together a trucking vlog. If I do, it would be on my 2nd channel. I don't want to advertise here in your comments, so... If you're interested, maybe we can figure out an alternative way of communication lol

  • @oldgrayhairs8246
    @oldgrayhairs8246 3 месяца назад +2

    WOW! What a great video! You have such a different life than the majority of us regular folks here on the ground. Very interesting and enjoy your next flight. It’s 0434 here and I’m heading to my room for some sleep now. I’m going to subscribe to check out your videos when I wake up later this morning. Stay safe my friend. 🇺🇸🇫🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @AwesomeBlackDude
      @AwesomeBlackDude 3 месяца назад

      You Even get the chance to see where Blackrock it's planning to butcher more trees. 😅

  • @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!

  • @jerryweirdspeed
    @jerryweirdspeed 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!

  • @balken5
    @balken5 Год 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.

  • @madhie-kun8614
    @madhie-kun8614 Год назад +32

    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

  • @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.

  • @elsdvenom
    @elsdvenom Год назад +6

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

  • @notreallyNat
    @notreallyNat Год назад +8

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

  • @angelconley8009
    @angelconley8009 Год назад +7

    You're funny, I dig your humor. As someone that is ridiculously afraid for no reason to fly( like I'm determined that if I want a tropical vacation I can drive to Brazil from Virginia)You make it so reassuring that its not just fly and crash...I had no idea that there is so many precautions, strategies and other reasons that the plane will stay up if something goes wrong. Also, Thank you for explaining the mechanics behind it too. However, now...because of you I'm 73% sure I can effortlessly fly a plane, lol....

  • @marsh42o63
    @marsh42o63 Год назад +4

    I really like this new style of editing and the pace of the video in general. Enjoyed this! Thank u

  • @phuketexplorer
    @phuketexplorer Год назад +34

    I seriously doubt you really know just how good these new videos are. Please keep up the good work. 😀

  • @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.!)...

  • @suem6004
    @suem6004 Год назад +12

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

  • @DarkSim712
    @DarkSim712 Год назад +34

    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 8 месяцев 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...

  • @dinispicaro2682
    @dinispicaro2682 Год назад +8

    As a B777F Loadmaster is still pretty funny to see a 747 loaded, big differences from one aircraft to another but in the end Boeing is Boeing.
    I work sometimes with A330F and is not comparable to a 747 or even a 777, those are in another major league.
    Keep bringing those nice vlogs to teach the public how their smartphones arrive in their hands!!! ;)

    • @thomashelm6931
      @thomashelm6931 Год назад +2

      I was a Loadmaster in the US Air Force.
      Arguably, no jobs when I got out in 1973. C-141A

    • @dinispicaro2682
      @dinispicaro2682 Год назад +1

      @@thomashelm6931
      I imagine loading a C-141A… for sure at that time there was no E-Loadsheet or even Excel to help you out, everything made by hand 💪🏻 I do have a colleague of mine which was flying for South African Air Force and by the stories he told me, military grade loadmaster is a different breed! Hope you had some good times loading that big bird, for now loadmaster jobs you can find some companies searching for it in Europe, don’t know about US!

    • @thomashelm6931
      @thomashelm6931 Год назад +2

      @@dinispicaro2682 thanks for your feedback! I was contacted, once, in about 1974 by Boeing. Being a loadmaster in Tehran, Iran. Got all excited but, come to find out, only married people. Told a friend of mine I used to fly with and he went over there and earned some good money.
      Yes, it was a great aircraft. Rather than doing everything by hand, multiplying, etc, we did have quick reference sheets to assist with a lot of it. Still took time.
      This was during Vietnam, which added to the thrill of it.
      Unfortunately, I'm retired, now, but being a loadmaster was a sense of pride and one of my favorite jobs!

  • @Caninedriver
    @Caninedriver Год назад +4

    I had several relatives that worked as pilots and air crew on international flights. They tried hard to draw me in when I was young, but I spent 30 years in Law Enforcement in the Twin Cities instead. In retrospect, the relatives DID have a better plan. ANYWAY, thank you for sharing your travels and day-to-day lifestyle here. You bring a face to those we seldom see, and a humanity to the industry. Safe travels and again, thank you so much!!! Blessings.

  • @KJ-xx6xr
    @KJ-xx6xr Год назад +5

    As a retail worker the only time I liked 2am was working Over Nights...2 am was lunch time for us. The view of the Rain forest looking like the ocean was amazing. Its really nice you took us for a ride and let us peak out the window so to speak. I love videos like this, not that I didn't like the other videos but these are cool too.

  • @AshorneinAotearoa
    @AshorneinAotearoa 4 месяца назад +3

    747's my all time fav airplane...so glad to have found a channel about flying them. Thought they'd all gone!

    • @jeffmiller3150
      @jeffmiller3150 3 месяца назад

      Lots still used for cargo, Lufthansa still flys passenger ones that are fairly new!

  • @ravenm6443
    @ravenm6443 Год назад +7

    I get this feeling you're going to hit 1M subs in a few days. Congrats!!
    I don't know if I'll ever be over my fear of flying, but I'm glad for the knowledge I've gained.

    • @OutRagaous
      @OutRagaous Год назад +1

      Life is too short. Get a ticket and go have a wee holiday. Your pharmacist can assist you with anxiety, but life is too short to be afraid of the mostly safe stuff. Don't be in dark alley as that's way more likely for danger. Go somewhere. 😁

    • @ravenm6443
      @ravenm6443 Год назад

      @@OutRagaous I’ve done some flying and unfortunately the anxiety med prescribed did absolutely nothing (lorazepam). I’m probably getting on a plane again in April if things work out. Not looking forward to the flying part, but I haven’t let it stop me within reason. I don’t think I can do an international flight as much as I want to travel the world. 2 1/2 hours in the air is long enough.

    • @billcook4768
      @billcook4768 Год назад +1

      @@ravenm6443 lorazepam is good stuff. I’ll take it on long flights, otherwise I’m too wired to sleep. Sorry it’s not working for you. Best of luck.

  • @MikeBrown-ov2ol
    @MikeBrown-ov2ol Год назад +41

    You talked about not doing what you love enough.
    We love content like this too, where you can just vlog, give it to your editor and they put it on youtube. You'd hit two birds with one stone *and* you can do what you love. But we'd also love to see you just exploring cities, speaking your mind. Most of your viewers aren't exactly only here for aviation. We're here beause you're a damn nice and hella cool guy and we simply love to see you. Your channel might be all about aviation, but your fanbase is all about you haha^^

  • @KDG702
    @KDG702 Год назад +1

    "btw I don't normally sleep like this but this isn't my only fans so.." had me laughing hard. loving these vlog videos of yours. watched them all. I've loved your channel for YEARS and this is a kick up a notch. I really hope you're happy with what you're doing nowadays

  • @BethanyAitch
    @BethanyAitch Год назад +4

    It’s so great to see more in-plane footage lately! Who needs the corner office when you have views like that?

  • @onemercilessming1342
    @onemercilessming1342 Год назад +4

    I loved the views of the rain forest density and the clouds. As a passenger, getting above the clouds always made me think of how petty most earthly concerns were and how peaceful life could be.

  • @BryceGriffler
    @BryceGriffler Год назад +9

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

  • @showspotter
    @showspotter Год назад +7

    5:01, i dont understand how some people can just go to sleep. i can barely get to sleep in my own bed doing everything right, and some people can sleep on a 747 like this. i would toss and turn the whole time. you are blessed.

    • @CramcrumBrewbringer
      @CramcrumBrewbringer 3 месяца назад +1

      Being up at 3 am helps 😂

    • @tyyppikyl6396
      @tyyppikyl6396 3 месяца назад +1

      For me (I am not a pilot but I do three-shift type of work) I have "taught" my body that when I am in a bed in a dark room (no lights on) and watch videos for 20-30 minutes that tells my body that it is time to go to sleep. But you need to figure out what works for you.

  • @caverybro2102
    @caverybro2102 Год назад +39

    Congrats on 1Million Subscribers you deserve it you teached me a lot about aviation🎉

  • @lenudan
    @lenudan Месяц назад +1

    imagine waking up at 2 am.. grabbing your 2nd phone, setting it to record, then recording yourself answering your OTHER phone....

  • @mtkoslowski
    @mtkoslowski Год назад +10

    I know, it’s a GIANT of a hassle waking up early.

  • @Marcus79x
    @Marcus79x Год назад +8

    These Vlog style videos are soo much better than the ones where you're commenting on stuff - don't ever stop that Kelsey as that is what brought in your fan base, but this Vlog stuff is taking you to the next level :-)

  • @heli-crewhgs5285
    @heli-crewhgs5285 3 месяца назад +1

    That Captain’s meal (omelette ++) looked absolutely fine. I would eat that without hesitation.