Airline Pilot answering YOUR questions
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- You asked (literally) and I did my best to deliver. I had lots of questions when I was starting my journey to become a pilot. Here is my take on some of YOUR questions, concerns, qualms, and curiosities.
I filmed for almost 2 hours so the struggle was REAL editing it. I quickly realized this was definitely going to need a second part. So look forward to round 2 of responding to your comments!
a wannabe airline pilot in my first time pregnancy here, just discovering your videos off of the more recent “I quit” posts video! I’ve been wanting to go into aviation, but was so deterred by this whole future momhood journey in front of me as well as career planning with children! I love how you’re staying so real through your journey and respect all your opinions and insights! Will continue catching up on your videos, hope you stay well :)
I’ve been watching your videos for years, and honestly? This is the most happy and comfortable you’ve ever looked. Congratulations on becoming more authentically you. ❤️
That is so nice of you to mention. I really appreciate your observation! haha I'm constantly working towards becoming happier and more comfortable being myself.
Glad to see you back in the air, and keep on pushing! BTW, love the new look -FIRE!!
Yes! Thank you!
Great questions, great in-depth answers! Well done...you truly are The Queen of Hearts!
Thanks, Peter!
Rachel F the haters! You need to be happy! I gave up a successful biz career to become an airline pilot. I loved flying my jet but hated everything else. Being gone from my wife and kids for a large one. So now I teach for the worlds largest aviation training company. I’m home every night and still get to play w our Sims and meet pilots from all over the world. I teach the fastest and slowest citations! For me,I’m happy!
It’s all about being happy! Life is too damn short! I appreciate you and being open about what you are going through! Bless you both as you make your way!
BTW, I started my flying at 39, became airline pilot at 43.
I hear you! Quality of life is what I strive for now more than anything. The haters used to get to me, but most of the time they make me laugh now. haha Thanks for sharing!!
Good on ya Rachel. I recently retired from an Air Force aviation career - now flying medevac jets. Civilian flying's made me realized I'm not exactly an aviation geek. I can definitely feel now how game changing a good quality of life is so I wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to put up with the regional airline hustle. There's certainly a lot of life to be had outside of that path.
I am not thinking of leaving the airlines any time soon, but my perspective has definitely changed. Quality of life is my highest priority now.
Really comprehensive and well-balanced Q&A convo. As a passenger, would definitely want you up front in the flight deck.
Well thanks for saying so!!
You're awesome, I really appreciate you sharing your perspective on the industry. Looking forward to part 2!
Awesome! Thank you!
RaRa,
That's cute!
So glad to see the old happy glowing Rachel back. It was hard to see you do unhappy. As a father if kids your age it was sad.
This was a great video. I am sure it was helpful to all who submitted questions.
Stay happy!!
Thank you for answering my many questions! Your answers were helpful. I hope to have my student loans paid off within 7 years and then start flight training 🛫
AWESOME!! Glad to hear it!! Hopefully sooner rather than later...this pilot hiring wave is going to be INSANE.
15:08 “ATP worked for me” is one of the best slogans I’ve ever heard that isn’t actually used by a company
I loved your answer to your first question or was it a question. You were very polite with great sarcasm. I couldn’t ever imagine saying such things. I’m the last person that would ever get a tattoo but if someone else wants to that’s fine. I got my private pilots license at 27 but didn’t stay current. It’s been a long time since I’ve flown and I’m 65 now. It was so much cheaper in those days. I love watching your channel.
It is SO expensive to fly general aviation now! I do miss it though.
You are that person for me!! And you have been since you started this channel.
Kelly, thanks for saying so!!!
Hi I'm thinking of becoming a pilot one of the things I was concerned about was having to wear your uniform while deadheading or on call seems like everybody would always be bothering you if so does that happen a lot do you have to wear your uniform while flying very often?
Long time, but hopefully you've made some strides in your professional career. Did you ever end up becoming a pilot??
It's just fine ! Not the first person nor the last who left the airlines. Is the industry how operates that deter people to stay in for long time. Enjoy life ! Is only one
I’m not thinking of leaving the airlines. At least not any time soon. I sure do have a different perspective now though!
Newark base -- Endeavor/Envoy is New York and GoJet is and will be Newark
Well said. Wish you didn't feel like you had to explain yourself in regards to nonsense stuff that doesn't even relate to aviation but that's the world we live in. Respect the skill and always enjoy the vids!
I kind of thought it was comical. Thanks for your kind words though!!
Hi Rachel, do you want to eventually fly bigger and/or heavy planes? If so, what is the training time lines?
Have a good week.
Hey! I'm not too interested in flying bigger or heavier planes solely based on those two factors. I am interested in job hunting again in the future, but I'd be looking at company culture, company policy, domiciles, pay scale, etc. before I'd be caring about the types of planes.
You rock!
I’m going on 48, have PPL and Instrament rated and dream daily about getting into aviation as a career change.
Come on over!!
Great video Rachael. Your tats and hair color don’t matter. Your a beautiful person and that’s all that matters.
Being an avid watcher of Air Disasters I see more times than not a lot of crashes are caused by poor cockpit communication and pilot arrogance. Have you experienced this??
Thanks, Robert! I enjoy watching Air Disasters as well. To be honest, it's not as big of a threat as time goes on, but I have spotted moments where I could see how threats can creep up on you if you don't have good crew communication. I think the older generation of pilots had this issue MUCH more prevalent in their workplaces. I think the younger generations are much better at leaving egos at the door. Personalities getting in the way of communication and safety is a huge threat in this career, but I don't experience it often. Our airline (as I'm sure most do) has had some bad apple pilots that built reputations for being toxic and difficult to deal with. Eventually those people get written up, investigated, and kicked to the curb if they won't change their ways.
Lmao!!!...This video just popped up on my notification and the first thing I thought is "I didn't subscribe to any 'Rachel Volare' channel. It took me about 10 seconds to remember that you got married and just might be using your married name now. Ok, now on with the show.
Lol same here!
Yes, it’s an adjustment for us all! Haha
What did you not like about ATP as a student and/or as a CFI? This would be super helpful as I’m planning on starting at ATP in the next few months! Also, do you have any advice for someone about to start who’s really nervous?
I've touched on some of the issues in a few different videos if you feel like perusing those. Check out the Q&A I did with Alex last summer as well as my "Who am I and how did I get here" video.
In a nutshell, most of the issues I didn't actually see when I was a student because I didn't realize many things until I was dealing with management more later. The thing is that I went through as a student from 2013-2017 and things have changed a LOT there since I moved on. Back then, management was run by lots of ex or current pilots. They didn't have as many people in a "secretary/managerial" position to help the CFIs out. It was less organized, but also more flexible and organic. Now, what I've understood is that the company has more business minded individuals running the show so that comes with pros and cons from a pilot/CFI perspective. By the time I left the company had hired individuals to be the "office people" in a sense. They took care of tours, paperwork, CATS testing, ordering maintenance supplies, etc. It definitely helped the CFIs focus more on instructing and less on "house work" around the training center.
@@ReyVolare I’ll definitely go watch those again! And thank you so much for the reply :)
for what it's worth if I ever saw you as my pilot I'd be stoked cause I'm a fan of your work as a pilot and your videos. I think it's badass that you're a female in what was once a man's world. it's also badass that you have tattoos. Keep doing you and keep doing what ultimately makes you happy.
Thanks, Keith! My thoughts exactly!
such a rude comment i’m sorry Rachel you had to address that
I chose to. I found it kind of funny. Haha
You do look different than you did in your older RUclips videos, I will give the guy that point.
Oh, I know I look different. It's on purpose. haha
Another nicely done q&a huni & I know how sometimes this job can make you question your life choices. I know you didn't want an office type job (same here) but. What view we have from our flying office. Unfortunately it does come with a price ($ € £ & sacrificing things etc). Also DON'T let any of the negative comments get you down.
From this left seater cargo girl with tattoos (& yes huni I agree, tattoos etc don't make you any less of a pilot).
Aaliyah x
I only feel like I work in a cubicle because Covid restricts my interaction with passengers and other coworkers. haha The view definitely helps out in that aspect...most of the time. The negative comments used to irk me, but now they pretty much just entertain before they roll off my back!
@@ReyVolare I know what you were referring too & yes this new normal does have a lot to answer for!
I like dynamic days flying (ie: company changing our destination mid-flight)....lol Just makes Me love flying again every time..
Volare= to fly♡
You got it! ;)
Yowsers. That 30-hours-then-covid-meh question is me to a tee. But I don’t remember writing in a question. Are there 2 of us out here?!?
You're clearly not alone!! Covid threw a wrench into a lot of student's plans!
You’re a badass and I hope I can represent women in aviation as well as you do
You're sweet. If you're an advocate for women and basic human equality, then you'll have no choice in the matter haha You'll represent us all perfectly by default!!
I drive truck no tats.
Absolutely beautiful and classy couldn't keep my eyes off you super smart
Thank you! Cheers!
Did someone just wake up from 1965 ?? Seriously gonna comment on your awesome tats. I’d fly with you any day and I hate people that just put negative 😡😡 how bout if you don’t like it go back to your video games.
haha People do just suck sometimes. Great comedic relief from that guy.
Sorry I missed you Q and A you are a amazing lady i would feel vary comfortable if you were flying the plane i was on . So you had to get married there went my chance!! Lol love your videos girl please keep up the awesome work ❤😘
Haha you thought you had a chance? 😉
Thanks for your comment, John. Haha I’ll do my best to keep the videos comin!
@@ReyVolare your welcome sweetie! So please tell me that there was a slight chance?? Lmao. You go girl 🔥❤😘
Ah Jazus, you shouldnt have to explain yourself,,
You have a interesting vlog and good 1 at that,, you do your own thing,
Dont mind the snowflakes 🙄,
Stay safe
☘👍☘
haha Haters are going to hate, but they make me laugh. Thanks for your kind comment!
Hiiii Rachel ::))) youre on twitter? If yes @ it here please?
I'm not on twitter. I can only handle so much social media. haha
@@ReyVolare sameee omgg. Thats why i only have twitter. Its okay tho:)
How does Rachel having tattoos affect her ability to fly an airplane? Yeah it doesn't. I personally am a fan of her Ink. And her new look.
I've been here from the beginning and will remain so until Rachel stops filming. Have a nice day.
Now more importantly how do I catch a flight with Rachel as the pilot. 😁
Hi Rachel Dutch Volare 👋👋
I would be happy flying a Cessna 182 at this point of starting.
I was on the flight line in an ARFF Station with an Oshkosh 8X8 Truck.
I wanted something new. I've put them out when on fire, now it's time to actually fly them.
If I were a commercial pilot, being home every night would not be a care of mine. 😄
Great Q & A as always.
Have a great Sunday Night.
Stay safe & Healthy
You HAVE been here from the beginning!! haha I'm glad I can keep some of you interested in what I have to share. I'm thinking you're going to have to play a game of "Where's Waldo" to catch a flight with me flying. haha
@@ReyVolare I loved Where's Waldo. And where in the world is Carmen San Diego.
I know my start point is SAN. I'll play Rachel Roulette with the Departure Board. 😁 I might get lucky and find you in the airport. I'll buy you Starbucks or your favorite Taco Place. Just not Dell Taco. Been there while living out in Riverside.
SAN always intrigued me. The airport was there first then you build a city around it. Especially that big yellow parking garage right in the middle of the final approach.
Safe flying to you and hubby.
Take care. 😄