I’m an Air Force veteran who was assigned to McChord (McChord Air Force Base back then) in the 90’s. I remember back then the reserve unit on base (the 446th Airlift Wing) was the one that flew the Antarctic missions.
Wow you and Cecilia you both changed my perception of winter, snow, freezing temperatures and how to perceive this time of year in general :) thank you very much! I would really like to go there sometime and enjoy the journey on that big plane :)
Thanks for the video and bringing back some memories of flying Operation Deep Freeze. I flew C-141Bs that flew that mission before the C-17s. Got down to the ice in both aircraft. C-17 definitely a better ride! Pilots are always plotting fuel range and at PSR (Point of Safe Return), they get a go-no go call from McMurdo. If they get the no-go, they have to have enough gas to get back to Christchurch. Looks like the bases have remodeled and expanded, even wind turbines now! Once parked, the aircraft has equipment watching its sink rate and when the engineers tell you to go, you leave in a hurry! Fun times!
@@Mattykjordan Highly understandable, given that these pilots are used to operating in a wide variety of difficult environments unlike most commercial pilots.
You think you're all gangster flying a C-17 to the bottom of the world where there is unpredictable weather and no diversion airports, and then you see a DC-3 roll past.
This was so cool!! I loved it so much! Going to such an amazing place in such an impressive plane has to be the best deal! C17 Globemaster it's one of my favourite planes. Thank you so much for taking us with you!!
I love these videos, I watch every one! Hello from Canada, I've been watching since the channel had a few hundred subs, I'm so glad to see that it's taking off now! I am fascinated with Antarctica, and I love how these videos show life in Antarctica!
This was fascinating! I’m sure your videos were suggested because I’m subscribed to Cecelia Blomdahl on Svalbard. I’ve since also subscribed to you, although I think this is my first comment. Part of the reason I find this so fascinating, is during the Viet Nam era, my USAF husband rode a C-130 Hercules to and from his duty station at U-Tapao AFB in Thailand. Much less comfortable seats, as they were like woven nets from seat belt type “ropes” that hung from the sides. Visually, your plane looks similar, but your seats look much more comfortable! Thanks for sharing so much!
4:55 why is the ILS on I am assuming in ice runway does not have ILS guidance For those who don’t know, ILS stands for instrument landing system, which is usually used at big airports when there is fog and the pilot can’t allow the plane manually so they have to do an auto land. Also, it’s just used in general on most flights to help guide the pilots down to the runway. I’m wondering why they have it at this airport or it was on in the C-17.
Every year there’s an FAA challenger that’s flies south to certify the runway (it’s on an ice shelf that is constantly moving so they need to recalibrate it every year). I’m not exactly sure how it works (I’m not a pilot) but might be in case they have to land despite fog
Hi Matty, I was wondering if you knew anything about what appears to be a Torpedo attached to the plane at about 8:19? Very curious as to what that is for.
It’s an instrument to measure sea ice thickness from the air :) there’s a science group interested in measuring the extend and thickness of the ice in our area
This is a weird point but the heading is correct. You also see this onboard planes that fly to the Pole from McMurdo. The direction they're flying is grid North, not magnetic. On the display, I'm pretty sure that's what the "G" is next to the heading indicator. It makes navigation near either Poles consistent - directions like "East" start to become very confusing as the longitude meridians converge. Conversely when you return to McMurdo from Pole, the aircraft fly grid South. One way of thinking about it is that if the plane could fly forever, it'd eventually end up in London - which makes sense if you fly directly south from NZ.
Love watching yours & Cecilia Blomdahl's videos 😊 Such a different way of life from what we experience in Australia, even in Canberra where I lived in the 90s and thought minus 7°C was bloody freezing 😂 P.S. What time zone does Scott base use?
I want to know how wastewater gets processed for shipment at Pole. By Pole, I mean the South Pole Station. I want to see the solids removal system, solids dewatering, and liquid treatment. Does the separated liquid get boiled off, or filtered and partially recycled? Since the ice needs to be kept pristine, does the separated liquid get concentrated enough for shipment out?
That was interesting! Among other things, I like seeing the inside of the plane and the views from the air. I noticed a poster/chart of cetaceans (?) near the diner ... I like wild life so that piqued my interest
Did a winter over 2017-2019 at McMurdo/ Black Island going thru gateway you can see everyone who was going to Antarctica for the 1st time getting all giddy. They had the same busses bring us to the aircraft as you had. They don't use Ivan anymore to take people from Phoenix to Scott or McM?
Thanks, Matty. I enjoyed this vid so much. Lots of interesting info and great shots of the C17. I love that aircraft! You mentioned that the bags come later. Were they on the same flight, or did they come separately. I guess the bags were on the same flight but that other cargo gets priority for unloading.
I love this video, it’s great that we get the chance to learn so much about Antarctica thanks to you! By the way, do you know if the merch (hat with the little Antarctica map, the patches on the pilots’ jackets etc) is sold on any website?
I think I’ll do a full length video on this. Generally ; you need the right to work in the country who you’re deploying with. When we come back to NZ, we land at the international terminal and pass customs, but NZ citizens can come back on their drivers licence. Foreigners require a passport
Back in the 80s we went down in a star lifter they use to get mid air refueled.more of a excise for the crews. It took about 5 hours.fly back by hec 130s could take up to 9 hours.
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah for sure! Happy to just let some of the natural sounds do their job. I only really put the music in places where the native sound was distracting (people talking etc) :)
Just came across your insta today now yt page Love your content binged all your insta vids now here Have you ever interviewed other passengers on flights to and from Antarctica ?
Heya! Welcome and thank you so much for the support. I host a podcast @everythingantarctica where a friend and I interview people about their experiences in Antarctica. There’s a separate RUclips channel for that :)
I’m a project manager with New Zealand’s Antarctic program 😁 the clip that I put in there was from when I was heading home and the plane was landing to take me north
I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica if that’s the route you want to go down. You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
@ Considering all the factors you're dealing with, I think you did the best anyone could expect! Amazing journey to document. I had looked at some support positions there and I don't have the availability or certs anymore to pull the trigger. Cheers to you for talking on that task.
I have thought about applying for a job down there but always think they would turn me down for whatever ever reason. But I so want to go to Antarctica.
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
Hi Matty, can you please tell us how much it costs roughly for flying to arctic with c-130 and stay there for a while ? Also, i would like to ask if there are any spesific events, tours etc. for visitors there ?
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
The heading indicator could possibly be incorrect. As you get closer to the magnetic South Pole a magnetic compass is not reliable because you are too close to it. I’d imagine they get their heading from GPS. Before GPS the most reliable way to navigate was shooting the stars. I flew there from 1965 - 68 & wintered over 65/66.👍
I mentioned in another reply, but the heading is showing 0 degrees Grid, not Magnetic - so it's correct. The reason is that it's harder to define directions that close to you either Pole, so it's easier to navigate with respect to a single line of longitude (eg the meridian).
6:20 - "We are going to be ATTEMPTING to land"!!?? I would hope for more than just an "attempt". 😱😱 7:31 - No boot disinfecting like all of the cruise ships that actually allow passengers to set foot on Antarctica?
The A319 lands as well. It’s chartered by Antarctic programs to get people to and from Antarctica research stations. This one was flying to the Italian station Mario Zucchelli
Do you ever fly with the RNZAF C-130? I know the the NZDF have the biggest military presence in Antarctica. Guessing you are a scientist and not military?
@@Mattykjordan I was going to say, isn’t there a treaty which prohibits the militarization of Antarctic operations? The military is only allowed to support scientific missions, correct?
Why do you think the NZDF had the biggest presence? They don’t even have the biggest presence in NZ. The Americans run the hub at Christchurch Airport.
@@Mattykjordan in december 2024; 4 flat earthers and a bunch of people living in reality went to union glacier to see if there actually is a 24h sun. Flat earthers all claimed that a 24 h sun in antarctica isn't possible on a flat earth "model". They where wrong. Now all flat earthers are turning against said 4 flat earthers and coming up with all sorts of excuses why they saw a 24 h sun.
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
I’m an Air Force veteran who was assigned to McChord (McChord Air Force Base back then) in the 90’s. I remember back then the reserve unit on base (the 446th Airlift Wing) was the one that flew the Antarctic missions.
Yep! That’s awesome!
Wow you and Cecilia you both changed my perception of winter, snow, freezing temperatures and how to perceive this time of year in general :) thank you very much! I would really like to go there sometime and enjoy the journey on that big plane :)
Our pleasure! I’m so glad you’re learning a thing or two 🥰
My first time seeing a flight review onboard a C17. Thank you!
My pleasure :)
@@Mattykjordan This is what I was thinking. And to have a gift shop on the C-17 is wild!
The virtual tour was so worth it. Thank you for taking the trouble to do this. Looking forward to more. Best wishes
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Never realized I'm obsessed eith Antarctica logistica until your videos, MJ! Love these!
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words! ☺️
Thanks for the video and bringing back some memories of flying Operation Deep Freeze. I flew C-141Bs that flew that mission before the C-17s. Got down to the ice in both aircraft. C-17 definitely a better ride! Pilots are always plotting fuel range and at PSR (Point of Safe Return), they get a go-no go call from McMurdo. If they get the no-go, they have to have enough gas to get back to Christchurch. Looks like the bases have remodeled and expanded, even wind turbines now! Once parked, the aircraft has equipment watching its sink rate and when the engineers tell you to go, you leave in a hurry! Fun times!
It’s awesome to hear about your experience flying Operation Deep Freeze! How cool that you got to fly on the C-141!
I went down in the early 1990s in a C-141 and came back in a RNZAF C130
@ I meant to ask to you typically go for a season or winter over?
"We are actually going to attempt the landing" - tbh, I'd be terrified if I heard a pilot say this
We know we’re in very very capable and experienced hands. I do and would forever trust these pilots with my life
@@Mattykjordan Highly understandable, given that these pilots are used to operating in a wide variety of difficult environments unlike most commercial pilots.
Same! Like WHAT DO YOU MEAN... 😅
"Fingers crossed, let's see how this goes..." 😳
6:19
Thanks for taking the last bus to bring us this video! 😊
My absolute pleasure
I didn’t realize it was only a 6 hour flight! I had imagined it to be longer. Thank you for sharing this, it was very interesting!
It would’ve been 5 if we didn’t circle for an hour waiting to land 😂
Yes, we live quite close to it in New Zealand. It explains our oddly chilly summer lately!
Thanks for taking us along. I couldn't help contrasting your trip with that of the early explorers such as Shackleton.
Yeah it's a completely different experience!
You think you're all gangster flying a C-17 to the bottom of the world where there is unpredictable weather and no diversion airports, and then you see a DC-3 roll past.
😂 yep! They’ve had a longer journey than us though! From Canada, all through the americas and then several stops in Antarctica to get to us. So epic
This was so cool!! I loved it so much! Going to such an amazing place in such an impressive plane has to be the best deal! C17 Globemaster it's one of my favourite planes. Thank you so much for taking us with you!!
My pleasure! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The C17 is my favourite plane 🛫
So freakin cool. Loved this!!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from you guys! Have been loving your content lately! 🙏
Brilliant video Matty. Your production skills are certainly getting honed. Great work mate.
Thanks a ton! I’m glad you like it
C17 is a beast! Must be awesome experience to ride one of those. Thanks for sharing! ❤
My pleasure! It really is an awesome ride!
I live about an hour from McCord airfield, I see C17s flying around quite often. Really cool to see one flying down to Antarctica.
That’s awesome! So cool you get to see them regularly
Longtime Instagram follower, first time YT poster... love your content! such an amazing window into a world not many have the opportunity to visit :)
Welcome! So glad you made it over to RUclips!
So interesting! Thank you very much for sharing with us!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
Terrific to see some behind the scenes, inside the aircraft too !
So glad you liked it :)
Great video! Love the C-17!
I've never seen this process as I'm one of the Night Guards at Gate 3 USAP... this is very cool to see!!!
That’s awesome! So glad you
Got to see what it’s like. Thanks for all your work!
How Good! I've always wanted to know how you get down south! Thanks, Matty!!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I love these videos, I watch every one! Hello from Canada, I've been watching since the channel had a few hundred subs, I'm so glad to see that it's taking off now! I am fascinated with Antarctica, and I love how these videos show life in Antarctica!
Thank you for your support! I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel and the Antarctic journey.
Awesome video!!!!! Love it. Please, more of everything, the food, the planes, the buildings, the vehicles. More more more!!!
So much more to come!!!
Thank you for doing this so we can all also be along for the journey and be informed, it's so interesting!
You are so welcome!it’s great to share it with people
This was fascinating! I’m sure your videos were suggested because I’m subscribed to Cecelia Blomdahl on Svalbard. I’ve since also subscribed to you, although I think this is my first comment.
Part of the reason I find this so fascinating, is during the Viet Nam era, my USAF husband rode a C-130 Hercules to and from his duty station at U-Tapao AFB in Thailand. Much less comfortable seats, as they were like woven nets from seat belt type “ropes” that hung from the sides. Visually, your plane looks similar, but your seats look much more comfortable! Thanks for sharing so much!
Thanks for subscribing and commenting! The c130 we fly on still have these cargo net seats :)
Absolutely incredible!! Even more that the flight was on a C-17!!
Yeah it was so cool. I love these planes
4:55 why is the ILS on I am assuming in ice runway does not have ILS guidance
For those who don’t know, ILS stands for instrument landing system, which is usually used at big airports when there is fog and the pilot can’t allow the plane manually so they have to do an auto land. Also, it’s just used in general on most flights to help guide the pilots down to the runway. I’m wondering why they have it at this airport or it was on in the C-17.
Every year there’s an FAA challenger that’s flies south to certify the runway (it’s on an ice shelf that is constantly moving so they need to recalibrate it every year). I’m not exactly sure how it works (I’m not a pilot) but might be in case they have to land despite fog
South Africa,chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia are worlds apart, but are all 5 hours away from antarctica, small world
Crazy huh!
Hi Matty, I was wondering if you knew anything about what appears to be a Torpedo attached to the plane at about 8:19? Very curious as to what that is for.
It’s an instrument to measure sea ice thickness from the air :) there’s a science group interested in measuring the extend and thickness of the ice in our area
@Mattykjordan That's very cool! I had thought perhaps it was some sort of sonar that only resembled a torpedo.
Great video! Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
Thanks for watching! :)
That’s really cool. I’d love to try this but I’d like a window so to see the view. It’s incredible how you were allowed up to the cockpit.
It was a real treat to be able to see the view from the cockpit. Flying south on the Boeing 757 is great because there are windows :)
What an amazing part of the world to get to see.
I’m extremely grateful for these experiences
At 4:55 you seem to be flying due North, where I would expect due South... or was this during the waiting loop?
This is a weird point but the heading is correct. You also see this onboard planes that fly to the Pole from McMurdo. The direction they're flying is grid North, not magnetic. On the display, I'm pretty sure that's what the "G" is next to the heading indicator.
It makes navigation near either Poles consistent - directions like "East" start to become very confusing as the longitude meridians converge. Conversely when you return to McMurdo from Pole, the aircraft fly grid South. One way of thinking about it is that if the plane could fly forever, it'd eventually end up in London - which makes sense if you fly directly south from NZ.
This was so cool & informative. Thank you so much for sharing your journey 🤩👏🏾
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🤩
Love this video! Thank you for sharing! ❤🥶🧊
Thanks for watching! Please share it with some friends ☺️
I’m glad you are returning to Antarctica!
I am too! Glad you’re enjoying the journey along with me.
@ OMG I’VE NEVER GOT A REPLY FROM YOU😱😱😱😱
Now you’ve got 2 👋
Very interesting and enjoyable video, thanks. Astonishing the rubbish food they provide on the plane 😂. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the comments :)
Awesome post, would love to do this flight one day
Thank you! I hope you get to!
Love this! Thank you for posting ❤🥶🧊
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love watching yours & Cecilia Blomdahl's videos 😊 Such a different way of life from what we experience in Australia, even in Canberra where I lived in the 90s and thought minus 7°C was bloody freezing 😂 P.S. What time zone does Scott base use?
I know, it’s a whole other world down here! 😄 we use NZ time :)
When I saw the rough surface when approaching antarctica I was wondering what plans would be for an emergency landing…
Very exciting video 👍
The plans for emergencies are to turn around and go home! Thanks for watching 🙏
I want to know how wastewater gets processed for shipment at Pole. By Pole, I mean the South Pole Station.
I want to see the solids removal system, solids dewatering, and liquid treatment. Does the separated liquid get boiled off, or filtered and partially recycled? Since the ice needs to be kept pristine, does the separated liquid get concentrated enough for shipment out?
Please more plane videos!
Plenty more to come!
That was interesting! Among other things, I like seeing the inside of the plane and the views from the air. I noticed a poster/chart of cetaceans (?) near the diner ... I like wild life so that piqued my interest
Yep! We’ve got lots of research posters around the place! Lots of animals
Did a winter over 2017-2019 at McMurdo/ Black Island going thru gateway you can see everyone who was going to Antarctica for the 1st time getting all giddy. They had the same busses bring us to the aircraft as you had. They don't use Ivan anymore to take people from Phoenix to Scott or McM?
Ivan is broken :(
post more ! thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you! I sure will!
Globemasters are impressive pieces of machinery. Lucky!
They’re the best planes ever. I love flying in them 😍
I saw a job listing for the general store down there, shame I didn't apply looks beautiful
It’s a great place to work! Let me know if you apply! You’ll have the best time ever
Thanks, Matty. I enjoyed this vid so much. Lots of interesting info and great shots of the C17. I love that aircraft! You mentioned that the bags come later. Were they on the same flight, or did they come separately. I guess the bags were on the same flight but that other cargo gets priority for unloading.
You are right, the bags come on the same flight and it’s all about priority! 😄
My dream is getting a job in antarctica even though the country I'm in doesn't support it cool video!
I hope you can make it happen one day!
@Mattykjordan Thank you :D
You got a LTC flying the bird. I am amazed such a big plane is able to land in frozen ice, if I not mistaken.
They do land on the ice! They’re amazing planes!
I love this video, it’s great that we get the chance to learn so much about Antarctica thanks to you! By the way, do you know if the merch (hat with the little Antarctica map, the patches on the pilots’ jackets etc) is sold on any website?
Thanks so much! Not that I know of. I think the merch is just sold on the ice
Incredible, thank you! How does immigration/passport checks and visas for Antarctica work?
I think I’ll do a full length video on this. Generally ; you need the right to work in the country who you’re deploying with. When we come back to NZ, we land at the international terminal and pass customs, but NZ citizens can come back on their drivers licence. Foreigners require a passport
Back in the 80s we went down in a star lifter they use to get mid air refueled.more of a excise for the crews. It took about 5 hours.fly back by hec 130s could take up to 9 hours.
That’s crazy! I didn’t know they did mid air refuelling!
Great video!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Amazing all the effort to get you there.
Please reduce the music volume - it should be background rather than foreground music.
Yep, you're right - the music was a bit loud.
Love this and really look forward to more 🙌 Would you consider not including the music? I don't think you need it..... just my thoughts 😁
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah for sure! Happy to just let some of the natural sounds do their job. I only really put the music in places where the native sound was distracting (people talking etc) :)
Agreed. I reckon the ratio of youtube videos improved vs ruined by added music is about 1:20
Just came across your insta today now yt page
Love your content binged all your insta vids now here
Have you ever interviewed other passengers on flights to and from Antarctica ?
Heya! Welcome and thank you so much for the support. I host a podcast @everythingantarctica where a friend and I interview people about their experiences in Antarctica. There’s a separate RUclips channel for that :)
NGL…. That food pack was great !
I know right, it’s a great meal for a long flight!
Whats your job there ?
So how did you do the video of the landing b4 you got off the plane
I’m a project manager with New Zealand’s Antarctic program 😁 the clip that I put in there was from when I was heading home and the plane was landing to take me north
@@Mattykjordan Thanks. Some people just don't understand how videos are constructed.
The flight path map at 1:19 seems to be going to the Italian Zucchelli Station not McMurdo...
It’s to McMurdo :) it just doesn’t show the Ross Ice Shelf on the map :)
Well, now I want to travel to Antarctica.
I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica if that’s the route you want to go down. You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
Interesting. What do u do there in Antarctica?
Great visuals and information. Check your audio please. Many times it was covered by the background music. Thanks for sharing this great experience.
Thanks! Yep I realised the levels were off after I posted it 😓
@ Considering all the factors you're dealing with, I think you did the best anyone could expect! Amazing journey to document. I had looked at some support positions there and I don't have the availability or certs anymore to pull the trigger. Cheers to you for talking on that task.
now I know what Colonel O’Neill meant when he said “ take a C 17 to McMurdo”😊
8:18 is that a torpedo underneath the plane?
It’s an instrument for measuring sea ice thickness :)
@ oh I see! Thanks
I have thought about applying for a job down there but always think they would turn me down for whatever ever reason. But I so want to go to Antarctica.
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook
The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
Hi Matty, can you please tell us how much it costs roughly for flying to arctic with c-130 and stay there for a while ? Also, i would like to ask if there are any spesific events, tours etc. for visitors there ?
Hi, these flights are only for people working at research stations
My ideal flight meal
Yeah it’s pretty good
How do you get involed in this? I live in chch, would love to go!
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
@@Mattykjordan Thanks!
I feel like when you edit the parts where you're talking you could lower the volume of the music so we can hear you better.
Yeah I only realised that the levels were off after the video was posted :(
Pretty cool trick. Flying north (heading 001 in cockpit scene) on the way TO Antartica! 😂
The heading indicator could possibly be incorrect. As you get closer to the magnetic South Pole a magnetic compass is not reliable because you are too close to it. I’d imagine they get their heading from GPS. Before GPS the most reliable way to navigate was shooting the stars. I flew there from 1965 - 68 & wintered over 65/66.👍
I mentioned in another reply, but the heading is showing 0 degrees Grid, not Magnetic - so it's correct. The reason is that it's harder to define directions that close to you either Pole, so it's easier to navigate with respect to a single line of longitude (eg the meridian).
@@joshveitch-michaelis4716 *a single line of longitude ?
@@joshveitch-michaelis4716you are correct.👍
@@watty9297 yeah good spot - longitude!
C17’s are. Actually really big - bigger than I thought
Yeah they’re massive!
6:20 - "We are going to be ATTEMPTING to land"!!?? I would hope for more than just an "attempt". 😱😱
7:31 - No boot disinfecting like all of the cruise ships that actually allow passengers to set foot on Antarctica?
@2:48 i didn't expect a passenger jet to fly to antarctica. does the A319 just fly over for views?
The A319 lands as well. It’s chartered by Antarctic programs to get people to and from Antarctica research stations. This one was flying to the Italian station Mario Zucchelli
It's also been a key platform for medivacs from McMurdo back to NZ.
@@Mattykjordan @j1nx3d5 interesting! thank you both!
@@tvspaz626 Book your time to Antarctica through ALE from Punta Arenas, Chile to Union Glacier camp, Antarctica. They use a B 757
@j1nx3d5 hi 👋 great to see you here :)
great video. thanks. :-)
Thanks for watching!
Do you ever fly with the RNZAF C-130? I know the the NZDF have the biggest military presence in Antarctica. Guessing you are a scientist and not military?
Yep I’ve flown on the C130 a few times. They don’t have the biggest military presence in Antarctica. They assist with logistics and operations
@@Mattykjordan I was going to say, isn’t there a treaty which prohibits the militarization of Antarctic operations? The military is only allowed to support scientific missions, correct?
Why do you think the NZDF had the biggest presence? They don’t even have the biggest presence in NZ. The Americans run the hub at Christchurch Airport.
What does it mean when you said you saw the sun, you thought it might be boomeranging?
Because of how it was moving across the wall. The sun was shining through the window and because it was moving, it meant we were turning
@ I thought it might have to do with how the sun appears to go east to west then west to east
curious how many time have you boomeranged?
Thankfully, never!
Can public people book this? If so how much does it cost and how do you book it
Not these flights to the bases. These are for base staff, researchers, cargo, etc.
Hi, this is only for people heading to the research stations
@@Mattykjordan Thanks guys.
@@DXR8007NZR Book your time to Antarctica through ALE from Punta Arenas, Chile to Union Glacier camp, Antarctica.
can we pay for a seat on this flight?
These flights are only for people working at research stations
This guy is eating better on a plane then I do normally 😂
😂😂😂
I’ve been in the e Antarctic centre
That’s awesome. I love that place!
So the plane has 10 hours of fuel in case of boomerang?
Correct :)
Yes!!
🙏🙏🙏
@NathanOakley1980 where are the guns nathan?
Did you see the 24 hour sun?
Every day for 4 months
Ohhh no another one, what original.
Not sure what you mean by this? I’m just documenting my experiences
@@Mattykjordan in december 2024; 4 flat earthers and a bunch of people living in reality went to union glacier to see if there actually is a 24h sun. Flat earthers all claimed that a 24 h sun in antarctica isn't possible on a flat earth "model". They where wrong. Now all flat earthers are turning against said 4 flat earthers and coming up with all sorts of excuses why they saw a 24 h sun.
Heloo from Croatia 🇭🇷
Hello 👋
Sooooo, how do i get this job?
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
@@Mattykjordan thank you so much :P
Have fun in antarctica!
@@jimmywojciechowski6057my pleasure :)
I don’t even make it back home 11 hours after I leave for work 😂
Cool video. But don’t put loud music over the audio
Thanks for the feedback :) I realised that after I posted unfortunately:(
At what age I can go work in Antarctica?
Many Antarctica programs require about 5 years experience before they’ll hire you so around ~22ish
@Mattykjordan ok thanks
There are two free resources that you can look at for more information about opportunities: the first is my free ebook about how to get a job in Antarctica with you can download here: mattykjordan.com/ebook The second is a podcast episode a friend and I did about this which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/-vv3QYUHvZs/видео.htmlsi=23-0t-b7EexeGmzZ
Great thumbnail.
Thank you! 🙏
Cut the music when your speaking
Yeah I didn’t realise the music was so loud over that one part 😓
2:36 just say A3-19
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Wide body?
I think it’s just a standard C17
Wait he actually did it? I thought it was a simulator or something. Noice
The music is unnecessary. I would rather hear the sounds of the aircraft.
Most of the aircraft sounds are people talking but I can redo it without music 😬
Great video but ditch the music