i think it is hilarious the way you get excited like a little kid watching the Captain walks down the aisle to make sure a disruptive passenger has disembarked.. You show that pilots are like the rest of us.
The thing I really like about Kelsey's videos is how he takes us through the whole lifestyle of being a commercial pilot. Not just the technical details of how and when to rotate, gears up, flaps, etc, etc, but also the nagging little day to day things that are not at all glamorous, but that professional air crews constantly have to deal with. Gives me a lot of appreciation for these folks who we trust with our lives.
@@NikolaiUA Well, to be fair he does do occasional analysis of various aircraft incidents and accidents, in which he (naturally) explains these details. I agree that those are not his usual video format, but still, he does provide some of this. Regardless, I think we would both agree that those are not really typical for his channel, and most of the time he is relating his personal experiences. And that angle keeps me interested.
@@usaturnuranus I agree! I absolutely love Kelsey's vlogs. I also love all the personal anecdotes he shares in his analyses videos. It's so fascinating to get a peek into the day-to-day life of commercial pilot. I fly several times a year as a passenger. With the locked cockpit doors and all that, it's easy to forget that there are actual humans up in front, controlling the plane. Also, Kelsey knows that his audience is the general public, and I'm glad he doesn't get too deep into the technical details. The average person, myself included, would have trouble understanding that stuff.
"these folks who we trust with our lives" Just curious...do you say the same thing about your Uber driver, bus driver, or any friend who gives you a ride? How about the people who inspect the meat you buy at the grocery store, or the chef who prepares your meal at a restaurant? The electrician who wired your house? The mechanic who replaces your brake pads?
@@adiinbar993 Do you say the same thing about your plumber, who ensures that your toilet flushes away your waste properly? Or about your tailor, who makes sure your clothes fit nicely? Or about your baker, who makes delicious sourdough bread to nourish all of you, including: you, your Uber driver, your meat inspector, your chef, your electrician, your brake mechanic, your plumber, and your tailor?
Agreed 100%; I'm an RN/nurse have been thinking about having a presence on you tube, discussing various aspects of both being a nurse for 30 plus years, dealing with other staff, and patient/family issues. It is quite complicated, though; I think I would get a lot of angry patients ranting, florence nightingale'esq other nurses saying they love people that's why they do it how dare you talk about why you chose this career for the money aspect.., then other levels of care chiming in and then we have a mess. My intention would be to inform the public and provide consumer information. I have worked in Most inpatient/outpatient/ settings. I even did some hospice gigs a few years ago (spoiler...disaster).
After viewing a few of your episodes I've concluded that flying the airplane is the simplest and least stressful part of your life. It's all the arrangements, schedules, meals, sleep time and transport back and forth that all combine to make a lot of your life a huge pain in the ass!
The alarm says Crew Connect, which is a third party app. It can download your schedule from the company and offers a more friendly UI with several features, but you set your own alarms.
@@jblyon2 eh no blame shifting :p you want a raise? Do a little extra. Unless you're at one of those places where it doesn't matter what you do, in which case, spit in their onion rings.
My opinion on pilots skipping lines on dead heads. 100% pilots should be treated as VIP especially when it comes to saving time. It's about safety at that point. Glad to hear you tried it and happy it succeeded.
Pilots getting to skip lines, total agreement. (My Dad was a Flight Engineer; flew Evergreen, Emery, MGM Grand, and with maybe a few other carriers. Love you Dad, RIP.)
I'd actually be fine if they could use it even if they're a paying passenger on vacation, as long as it doesn't hold up the crew line. It's one less person in the long line, plus it's a perk of the job
I was always taught to make room for pilots and crew so they could get where they need to go. Partially manners, partially because anything that delays them will delay the whole flight too.
@@criqdekuyper9259 At the time of @ChristopherSaindon's reply he was already wearing four bars. It's just this video is about two months older than his promotion.
I sat near dead head pilots a lot lately. We talked about APU and airport map layout. They study or rest like us. I met many as an aircraft mechanic in USAF. Long ago; we socialized and studied airplanes together. They're humans & nutty, fun.
As a modest RUclipsr, and understanding the transition you’re making, just to say, that was a perfect Vlog. Really good. People enjoy this window into your life. It’s sometimes easy to forget that when you do something a bit different it’s still interesting to others.
@@lora4624 I’ve been an IT geek for about thirty years. Sadly the recent lockdowns have taught our customers that the geek doesn’t always have to be on site, so I’m not traveling nearly as much as I used to. Plus, it’s not nearly as nice as it used to be. The whole air travel experience as been going down hill for the last thirty years. As a business traveler who flew 100k plus every year, they used to treat you as a king. Now, they don’t care. The exception is some of the Middle Eastern or Asian long haul carriers. The domestic carriers are shells of their former selves.
When I was in my mid 20s I worked for a hotel that shuttled flight attendants and pilots to and from our hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I drove the big van and in the 5 so yrs I worked there I met some really cool ppl. I put my back out for 2 weeks from a flight attendants bag being so heavy lol. I've taken pilots laundry home and washed and brought back because he desperately needed that outfit for the next day I lived 3 miles from work. 20 yrs later I still remember how thankful he was . They never make messes in the room to the point we had to mark our sheets to make sure our housekeepers were not just making the bed not changing their sheets. Like they literally just sleep and leave 😂. This is such a cool channel. Save traveling!❤
at first i did not know about this guy, but then i found my self watching a lot of his videos, this guy is real cool and he knows what he s talking about, a real pro, and a real human.. i love this guy, keep up the great work, well done Sr.
Kelsey, my husband is a retired FAA principal inspector. I love your videos. I’ve shown them to my husband and we watch you together. We are in our 70’s and he misses all the flying.
What an exotic life we lead as midnight freight drivers, struggling for sleep on every turn the lines get longer the food gets worse........😂🤔. Ive been at it since 92' , the Atlas bunch are always friendly to talk with, I like your videos. I hope everything works out with for you all with JF Lehman, one thing we can all agree with is that the airline industry is a constant change and we navigate the turmoil as best we can. Stay safe
You're phrasing/questioning in the crew line was exquisite! "I didn't know ..." "That's OK. Right?". Polite and sounding innocent and naïve. Kind of "I'm a new pilot and I've not been here before could you help me?". Loved it.
@@bobbastian760 Sounds absolutely right to me. There is a reason crew get a fast lane, and a pilot catching 40 minutes more sleep by using it even the day before their flight: yes, they absolutely should! As a matter of fact: The regular line even got a bit shorter that way. :)
@bobbastian760 perks of the job! Even now, years after retiring from being cabin crew, if I tell the crew I used to fly I always get extra treats 😉. Be nice to your crew. It always pays! 🏴
Every ride in Sao Paulo is like an hour+, even if you're just going to a hotel nearby, the traffic congestion is unlike most places I've ever experienced.
@@JakeDaBossSam Chui and also some other vloggers sometimes get allowed on the flight deck during the flight. But I assume you will need some sort of credential for being harmless, background check or personal relationship to the Captain for it to be allowed.
@@laaaliiiluuu More importantly, these aviation vloggers got permission from the company before they fly, so you can be sure that their PR will get all necessary paperwork done or they'll reject the request.
Kelsey, thank you for giving your passengers such an honest and reassuring look into the real way things work for a pilot in aviation today. Great insight.
As someone who likes airports, air travel, operating large machines, and being incredibly safety conscious, you really do seem to be living the best life. Always happy to see your posts.
I could only wish for a pilot as bright. As brilliant, great speaker and knows what to expect. He has sincere smile. He keeps things real and interesting for non pilots. Get some rest and keep making your videos. Really excellent
Walking that cargo deck and taking those checks seriously makes me happy Kelsey. Watching Petter's video on that cargo flight out of Bagram Airbase a few years ago when APCs rolled backwards on take off is one of the only things I've seen in aviation that viscerally terrified me, and still does. I'd even go so far as to say that that walk-around is almost as important to me as "Kelsey gets all the sleep", or "Kelsey gets first *and* second breakfast for free" 😊
If you want or need visceral cargo related terror, have you seen that video of the tractors shifting on takeoff and crashing the 747, I think it was an american plane in Afghanistan? Ever since I saw that I feel absolutely sick when I watch cargo flights take off. Guys never had a chance, but they eould have if Kelsey had been there.
3 11 24. Just read a slew of comments.. 'agree w every one!! Kelsey is superlative! 'Just ran on to him a few months ago... Watching all these airplane videos, one could vow never fly again.... K has changed that fully. Genuine. Eye to eye. Honesty. Analytical. Vulnerable. Integrity.... He presents all of these. We're fortunate to have him. The blue side is the better for him being there. 💙
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kelsey briefly when he was in Miami as an employee at the hotel he stayed in. Another great video from you man!! I wish you the best everywhere you go and hope to see around these parks again soon!
Kelsey I FREAKING LOVE the videos where you go through the whole process of whatever you’re doing, ESPECIALLY plane delays, security, etc. anyways that’s my opinion. Thanks!
These videos are so amazing. Best videos from a pilot on RUclips. It feels so real while some other videos it feels like the airline is dictating everything they say and do. You’ve inspired me to start my journey to becoming a pilot
You are right that the Airline dictates what they can say or do. You never hear a pilot name the airline they fly for, which is silly because if I knew which airline people like Juan Browne, Captain Joe, Kelsey, and Mentour pilot flew for, I'd want the flight they operated if I booked a ticket with that airline. You would think the airlines would welcome the free publicity.
@@TheGospelQuartetParadisehonestly I feel these pilots deserve the focus and relaxation without notice that the airline anonymity allows them. Let the content feed you without needing to impede on their daily lives.
Noone has ever made me want to fly more than Kelsey. He is so spontaneous and honest, about his job and his life, I'd love to spend some real time around him but I have to admit, the hotel life & living out of suitcases gets old pretty quickly.
Go for it, Kelsey! I carried a US diplomatic passport for ~22 years. Over hundreds of worldwide flights, whether on official or unofficial travel, unashamedly, I always went for the diplomatic or crew checkpoints - and was never turned away. 😊
I was a US federal agent for twenty one years (FBI and DEA). We were required to fly armed when on duty, and allowed to fly armed off duty, on US flights. And, I flew armed on a few international flights (when flying to countries that allowed us to carry firearms). The pros, was getting to walk to the head of the security lines and getting to board before everyone else so you could introduce yourself to the captain and crew. The con was, you couldn't drink alcohol before flying or on the flight. And, if there was a problem passenger, you would sometimes be asked to deal with it (my partner had to handcuff and sit on an out of control drunk half a flight one time).
I am always friendly and polite with cabin crew....why not be friendly and polite? They are there to serve and care for their passengers and we should be grateful. It makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
And in my experience, the cabin crew always reciprocates friendliness and appreciation. I haven’t paid for booze onboard in _years_ simply by always being nice to the crew.
I like how you manage your time without getting upset by the intangibles, Kelsey. So many people lose their cool at delays, or long lines, or heavy traffic.
I LIVE that when he looks into the camera he is SO relaxed and personal. It does feel as though he is speaking to his audience individually! GREAT ‘goin Kelsey. Thank you for taking me to places I would never otherwise see!! 😊
Bro, prolonged sleep deprivation almost guarantees brain damage. I think you should renegotiate your contract to ensure your safety. Your employer won't give a damn if you get dementia decades after your employment. Workers safety goes first!!
Yeah I know it! It's not schedule or contract, but just constant days/nights/day/nights... circadian rhythm gets totally smashed doing that... circadian non-rhythm.
I WISH! I have tried every over the counter and prescription sleep aid legally found in the US market. I even racked up almost 80K in debt 15 years ago trying to solve this with (useless) doctors... had to file bankruptcy as a result... Even if I have nothing happening, I can only sleep 3-4 hours at a time, 5-6 absolute tops, and that's only after not sleeping for 48 hours and climbing 14ers all week... I have cut my caffeine intake down to only 4-6 ounces of coffee per day, attempting to eliminate it entirely. It seems to be helping: I have also found a ton of research showing how any amount of caffeine consumed regularly 'accumulates' (the body gets used to it- I forget the term they used) and has detrimental effects on long term sleep... their hypothesis is this is why elderly people have a hard time sleeping, because of all the coffee they drank in their 20's and 30's... Not sure if I believe all that, but I am on a mission to eliminate caffeine! Honestly, the only other thing I have tried that has helped with sleep has been my recent adventure into the Carnivore diet... all animal based diet. still only 5-6 hrs, but that sure beats the 1-2 hours of sleep I was getting when I was a vegetarian and the 3-4 on a "regular" healthier than most american's diet. (I have literally been trying, and will continue to try EVERYTHING that might help- legally that is)... My hope is to figure this out- perhaps use this to help people (pilots mainly) find better ways of battling fatigue and lack of sleep, than what the currently literature holds.
9:28 I used to work for FedEx loading MD-10's and MD-11's. When my team would load cargo containers topside, we were told to be extremely meticulous about making sure all containers and pallets were locked in place, and every single stopper had to be up, even in empty positions.
Yours is probably one of my favorite channels that I'm sub'd to. It's nice to hear you 'talk tech' and explain all of the flight terminology. I find your career fascinating.
Kelsey, I enjoyed it immensely! You showed how being an airline pilot requires you to be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing situations. Some can, some can’t. You do it well. Nice!
I worked in the airport and I remember the curiosity of whether they’ll let me clear the crew line or not. It was always fun yet stressful so when he said “it’s alright” to you, I had a *huge* sign of relief.
Hey Kelsey, if you read this. I just want to thank you. I started watching your videos when we had an aborted landing. Your videos definitely help calm my anxiety(it went into high gear after a crash at my home airport and it was due to human error-not setting the flaps for take-off). I have been anxious since then. So thanks for that! Love watching your videos!
This one is a work of true Art. Loved the transition at 7:00. Music perfect - sets the mood well. Continuity: tells the story in a sequential way that brings us along. I'd nominate this one for the equivalent of a You Tube emmy award, if there were such!
That was a pleasent video to watch first thing after waking up. Great stuff as always! I'd love to see a video where you try to fully capture the way people act around you whilst in uniform!
Wow it's just wonderful to see how things are done from this point of view. Hello Kelsey! I'm a Brazilian (from São Paulo) living in Portugal. It was very nice to see you navigating the beloved GRU airport in Guarulhos, the place that I left a while ago and miss so much 😢 I am following your channel for some time now, in the hopes that I would see something like this one day. And omg 😊 it happened! Thanks for your dedication to this, and keep doing what you do the way you do it. This was an amazing video. Congratulations and again, thank you
That was my life for 25 years until the wheels came off: breaking your circadian rhythm thousands of times is ok until you’re around 50yrs old, then the health problems start creeping in.
So glad that Kelsey is allowed to use his camera while he is working! Great to see inside of the cockpit. Beautiful video of the mountains. Sorry that Kelsey was not able to video some of the passenger being put off of the plane. Would have liked to see more of that even if faces were blurred out. Can't help but wonder if the woman on the elevator recognized Kelsey. If not actually recognized him consciously maybe she just thought he looked familiar.
I bet she was like "Oh that is a trip I want to go on."..... Now for me if I go on a trip to anywhere it would be country's like Canada, Sweden/Norway that has the cold....
@@jonathanbair523Oooo, you must be somewhere warm! My sister from India was thinking of visiting me in FEBRUARY - she reconsidered when I told her how it is in W NY that time of year...😱
Flew last feb. from Amsterdam to Salvador de Bahia via Sao Paulo. Had a 6hr stop at Sao Paulo. After long circling around Sao Paulo due to bad weather the flight got de-routed to Rio de Janeiro. Plane got its kerosine there and later on our way to Sao Paulo. The 6hr stopover turned down to a 45 minute stopover and had to go through costums there and check-in and run to the other end of the airport. Made the connecting flight just in time. At least better than the way back via Rio de Janeiro with their agressive scamming shoe shiners outside the terminal. But this airport had a very good (crowded) lounge. Still Brazil (Bahia experience only) is one of the most beautiful places i have visited. Love your videos Kelsey.
I love that fact you take us through your lifestyle as a pilot. Not only that you just overall try to get us viewers to understand aviation which I greatly appreciate because aviation is a very fascinating way of travel. You are one of the reasons i appreciate and trust pilots so much!
I would say flying..... Some of the airports when you gotta taxi look like they are going all over the place to be put in a holding spot till there gate opens up... Then there is also weather and flight changes in air.
I love how humble Kesley remains - he’s probably one of the world’s most recognisable pilots, but he seemed to think that lady in the lift was just being nice despite not knowing he’s a pilot - Darling, if she’s watched RUclips then she KNOWS you’re a pilot 😂
Or you know she was just being nice. It’s not like I don’t have conversations like that from time to time and I‘m neither famous nor particularly good looking.
yeah have you seen the hate he gets? I recently found this channel but he seems like a really kind and down-to-earth kind of guy. I really don't get why he would be a target for such vitriolic
This was like a tv program of a pilot day in the life. So beautiful, wonderful music, awesome info , descriptions & just overall wonderful to watch… great editing and vid overall ❤ so easy on the ears & eyes 🫶🏻🇿🇦
I met this guy back in May at the FBO Atlantic Avation at LAX. We talked for a few minutes. He flies for Atlas. The first thing i noticed was his shoulder boards. Not only is he a captain but he is a line check airman. He told me. That takes a great deal of seniority to become a line check airman. He made Captain back in 2012.
I always love the vlogs - thanks for this! As a moderately frequent flyer (maybe 30-40 flights a year) who also deals with a lot of early starts and random hotels, it's really great to see the pilot perspective! I always wish I could go through the crew lines 🙂
I think this might've been my favorite video of yours yet. Thanks for taking us on the adventure. I really enjoyed the effort you put in to getting the variety of shots throughout the trip and give us a feel of the journey. I know it's not an easy thing to do filming surrounded by so many people but you did great appreciate the hustle. I'm starting my CPL schooling tomorrow and love watching the lifestyle videos that show us some insight and provide some inspiration. Thanks again!🍁 (Edit; one constructive thought, did the audio seem a little off though? Phone case over a microphone perhaps? Still loved the video!)
Nice one Kelsey. Whatever it takes... Free Food - number #1 - - extra sleep - - bonus! I love that you are SO consistent in your NEED for free food! I'm sure you make all pilots proud!
Great video! I don't get to fly long haul often, but this reminded me of one of the best flights I've had which was Chicago to Sao Paulo on a United 777 in business. It also reminded me of the preceding flight I took that day from Pittsburgh to O'Hare... the only time I've encountered a let's say "aggressive" flight attendant. I was in an exit row window seat focused on plane spotting and the flight attendant gave the "are you willing and able to assist" speech while we were still boarding, the plane was noisy, and I completely missed it. Next thing I knew she was pulling me into the aisle to be reseated and I had no idea why. I figured out what happened and she wasn't interested in anything I said until I pointed out that it was her job to get everyone's attention before giving that statement. She then let me go, gave the statement again, I said "Yes" and got to sit back in my window exit row seat.
Those views over the Andes were spectacular. I traveled throughout Chile in 1997, what an amazing country, the stars at night in the Andes southern sky are beyond description.
This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and it was riveting. Love the way you explain each aspect. I found it so entertaining and am very happy to subscribe.
I just now saw this and really enjoyed it. I think Kelsey is really such a cool guy and always shares his experience as a pilot and more. I have learned so much watching his videos. :)
If you are a guy, trying to have casual conversations (something in the past generations was just basic manners) can land you in the creepy camp just because someone has a chip on their shoulder. I remember one trip where I sat next to a woman and it was going to be a 3 hour flight. I am in my 40's and she was in her 20's for context. I never made an advancement to this young lady. I simple asked "Since we are both heading to the same destination, do you know where the hot spots are in the area where young people like yourself enjoy the nightlife?" I was asking because I took the trip feeling old and unwanted at turning 40 and though checking on the young party scene could be fun. I was told to my face "Eww. Stop talking to me to you old creep". I didn't say another word for the next 2 hours and even 3 years later I remember the words and how it felt. All I'm saying is be kind to each other. Words hurt,
Sounds to me like you are nervous speaking to young women. Instead of starting a serious conversation, say something completely neutral. People often start talking about the weather or something else inconsequential. Be relaxed and friendly. Sometimes it's best not to even look at a person at the first part of the conversation. If you're nervous say that you're nervous. That will help to explain your body language. If the person is sporting something out of the usual, compliment it.
the opposite sex isn't a different species, just be polite, respectful and conversationally cautious as you would with any stranger, but otherwise open and friendly.
@@SSingh-nr8qz Speaking as a woman here, that is a pretty creepy thing to say. I know you didn't mean it that way, but you don't start off a conversation like that. You seem to be implying that young lady was rude and hurt your feelings, but the fact of the matter is that you likely scared her. You gotta learn how to talk with women. If an older dude said something like that to me, I'd presume that he's a creepy guy trying to look for a barely legal girl for a one-night stand. You should save that type of question for the concierge at your hotel. Instead, stick to safe topics, like the things you look forward to on your upcoming trip, your experiences with the TSA, how easy or hard it was to book your tickets, funny anecdotes about your trip to the airport, your pets, etc.
I’m in training at the moment to become a pilot. It’s a lot of fun and I love it but it’s also a lot of work. I question sometimes if I’m doing the right thing. I always come back to “yes” but I still do. Your videos are always so helpful in my confidence that I’m on the right track. Thank you for all the cool creative videos you make!
❤❤❤ My old stamping towns. Been there, lived there, the best times in my life. Lived in Brazil for 21 years, gosh I miss it so much! My dad was born in Chile-my grandfather lived there for most of his life-originally from Poland. It was great to see a bit of where I left me heart.
Omgosh. I've not been able to watch in awhile. Then I log on and notice youre at over a mil subs now! Good for you my friend! You work hard, it shows and you deserve it! Couldn't happen to a nicer person, more deserving RUclipsr!!! 🙏🤗💗
74 Gear.. #1.. Kelsey, here's a question.. When your flying as a passenger,, do you find yourself judging the pilots performance?...love your channel... The best..
4:05 You can definitely tell he does, lol. I think it's just ingrained in you to judge the performance of others in your profession no matter what your profession is.
Kelsey this was so funny, and I'm so sorry for that I am laughing. You looked so tired, You would have not been able to fly a kite. All the best. We love ya Kelsey
Sao Palo traffic is probably the worst I've been in. Brazilian taxi drivers are the best. Got stuck in Brazil due to visa issues... taxi driver really went out of their way to help.
i think it is hilarious the way you get excited like a little kid watching the Captain walks down the aisle to make sure a disruptive passenger has disembarked.. You show that pilots are like the rest of us.
Humans will always want to see the drama lol
I don't know why, but watching Kelsey getting more comfortable in the vlogs time after time really gives a calm vibe to me.
Yeah the music and the editing made for some pretty hilarious clips especially the “nap” during traffic.
I totally agree!
Agrre.
Agree.
I think Kelsey has found his vibe. It's cool to watch him make his 007 moves to skate through customs!
The thing I really like about Kelsey's videos is how he takes us through the whole lifestyle of being a commercial pilot. Not just the technical details of how and when to rotate, gears up, flaps, etc, etc, but also the nagging little day to day things that are not at all glamorous, but that professional air crews constantly have to deal with. Gives me a lot of appreciation for these folks who we trust with our lives.
he actually has virtually no technical details, unfo
@@NikolaiUA Well, to be fair he does do occasional analysis of various aircraft incidents and accidents, in which he (naturally) explains these details. I agree that those are not his usual video format, but still, he does provide some of this. Regardless, I think we would both agree that those are not really typical for his channel, and most of the time he is relating his personal experiences. And that angle keeps me interested.
@@usaturnuranus I agree! I absolutely love Kelsey's vlogs. I also love all the personal anecdotes he shares in his analyses videos. It's so fascinating to get a peek into the day-to-day life of commercial pilot. I fly several times a year as a passenger. With the locked cockpit doors and all that, it's easy to forget that there are actual humans up in front, controlling the plane. Also, Kelsey knows that his audience is the general public, and I'm glad he doesn't get too deep into the technical details. The average person, myself included, would have trouble understanding that stuff.
"these folks who we trust with our lives"
Just curious...do you say the same thing about your Uber driver, bus driver, or any friend who gives you a ride? How about the people who inspect the meat you buy at the grocery store, or the chef who prepares your meal at a restaurant? The electrician who wired your house? The mechanic who replaces your brake pads?
@@adiinbar993 Do you say the same thing about your plumber, who ensures that your toilet flushes away your waste properly? Or about your tailor, who makes sure your clothes fit nicely? Or about your baker, who makes delicious sourdough bread to nourish all of you, including: you, your Uber driver, your meat inspector, your chef, your electrician, your brake mechanic, your plumber, and your tailor?
Thank you for not using other strangers for internet gain. It's lovely to see.
Well, also if he filmed it he could be reprimanded or fired
Agreed 100%; I'm an RN/nurse have been thinking about having a presence on you tube, discussing various aspects of both being a nurse for 30 plus years, dealing with other staff, and patient/family issues. It is quite complicated, though; I think I would get a lot of angry patients ranting, florence nightingale'esq other nurses saying they love people that's why they do it how dare you talk about why you chose this career for the money aspect.., then other levels of care chiming in and then we have a mess. My intention would be to inform the public and provide consumer information. I have worked in Most inpatient/outpatient/ settings. I even did some hospice gigs a few years ago (spoiler...disaster).
After viewing a few of your episodes I've concluded that flying the airplane is the simplest and least stressful part of your life. It's all the arrangements, schedules, meals, sleep time and transport back and forth that all combine to make a lot of your life a huge pain in the ass!
One important factor there is control. flying the aircraft is being in control.
It's a bitch: having to live around your job.
This reminds me of teaching. The actual job is easy.
The planning, grading, communicating with parents is the pain
😂so true lol
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That's really cool that the airline sets your alarm, so if it is delayed you get longer, uninterrupted sleep.
Plus if there's an issue with it not going off it's THEIR fault, not yours!
He certainly isnt flying Monkey Class like scrubs like me!
The alarm says Crew Connect, which is a third party app. It can download your schedule from the company and offers a more friendly UI with several features, but you set your own alarms.
Also, you have to hit a button to download the schedule, it won't automatically check for updates like delays, AFAIK.
@@jblyon2 eh no blame shifting :p you want a raise? Do a little extra. Unless you're at one of those places where it doesn't matter what you do, in which case, spit in their onion rings.
My opinion on pilots skipping lines on dead heads. 100% pilots should be treated as VIP especially when it comes to saving time. It's about safety at that point. Glad to hear you tried it and happy it succeeded.
I imagine a lot of people have to perform in a safety-relevant role soon after a flight
It should probably be okay for jobs to give you some related perks as long as they're not horribly unfair to everyone else.
Pilots getting to skip lines, total agreement. (My Dad was a Flight Engineer; flew Evergreen, Emery, MGM Grand, and with maybe a few other carriers. Love you Dad, RIP.)
I'd actually be fine if they could use it even if they're a paying passenger on vacation, as long as it doesn't hold up the crew line. It's one less person in the long line, plus it's a perk of the job
I was always taught to make room for pilots and crew so they could get where they need to go. Partially manners, partially because anything that delays them will delay the whole flight too.
Videos like that are super fun to watch. It feels like we are on an adventure with you
Agreed. I love seeing the different types of food set-up they have in the lounges too.
I’m sure anyone who flys with Kelsey feel they’re on an adventure too!😂
who did the music fx track? impressive!!
Absolutely!
They’re called vlogs
Kelsey is a great communicator full of positive energy.
This Captain is so professional, relaxed, tons of confidence.. he's the kind of pilot I would trust flying my family somewhere.
This non-captain…
@@criqdekuyper9259 Feel better?
@@criqdekuyper9259 At the time of @ChristopherSaindon's reply he was already wearing four bars. It's just this video is about two months older than his promotion.
2:41 Glad to see pilots react the exact same way I would as a passenger if there was drama going down 😂
I sat near dead head pilots a lot lately. We talked about APU and airport map layout. They study or rest like us. I met many as an aircraft mechanic in USAF. Long ago; we socialized and studied airplanes together. They're humans & nutty, fun.
As a modest RUclipsr, and understanding the transition you’re making, just to say, that was a perfect Vlog. Really good. People enjoy this window into your life. It’s sometimes easy to forget that when you do something a bit different it’s still interesting to others.
Man got his priorities straight. Free food and sleep, I agree 😂
Totally agree 👍
The priorities of every road warrior.
I’ve got three million miles plus as a passenger, and the only thing I’ll add is “made the upgrade list.”
@@Bill_N_ATX wow nicee, what is your job?
@@lora4624 I’ve been an IT geek for about thirty years. Sadly the recent lockdowns have taught our customers that the geek doesn’t always have to be on site, so I’m not traveling nearly as much as I used to. Plus, it’s not nearly as nice as it used to be. The whole air travel experience as been going down hill for the last thirty years. As a business traveler who flew 100k plus every year, they used to treat you as a king. Now, they don’t care. The exception is some of the Middle Eastern or Asian long haul carriers. The domestic carriers are shells of their former selves.
When I was in my mid 20s I worked for a hotel that shuttled flight attendants and pilots to and from our hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I drove the big van and in the 5 so yrs I worked there I met some really cool ppl. I put my back out for 2 weeks from a flight attendants bag being so heavy lol. I've taken pilots laundry home and washed and brought back because he desperately needed that outfit for the next day I lived 3 miles from work. 20 yrs later I still remember how thankful he was . They never make messes in the room to the point we had to mark our sheets to make sure our housekeepers were not just making the bed not changing their sheets. Like they literally just sleep and leave 😂. This is such a cool channel. Save traveling!❤
My husband worked in hotels, whenever we stayed in a hotel on the last day he would strip the beds. 😂
at first i did not know about this guy, but then i found my self watching a lot of his videos, this guy is real cool and he knows what he s talking about, a real pro, and a real human.. i love this guy, keep up the great work, well done Sr.
Kelsey, my husband is a retired FAA principal inspector. I love your videos. I’ve shown them to my husband and we watch you together. We are in our 70’s and he misses all the flying.
What an exotic life we lead as midnight freight drivers, struggling for sleep on every turn the lines get longer the food gets worse........😂🤔. Ive been at it since 92' , the Atlas bunch are always friendly to talk with, I like your videos. I hope everything works out with for you all with JF Lehman, one thing we can all agree with is that the airline industry is a constant change and we navigate the turmoil as best we can. Stay safe
I wish I could go on cargo flights in the jump seat, but I am not in the industry at all.
Pilots in their natural element, walking around an airport. Jacket or no jacket, they're going to project charisma and confidence!
Ngl that sounds like the beginnings of a nature documentary parody. “The elusive airline pilot in his natural habitat” 🤣
@@Boundwithflame23 get Dave Attenborough on the phone 😆
@@Boundwithflame23 flying incognito for free breakfasts in the business class lounges 😂
You're phrasing/questioning in the crew line was exquisite! "I didn't know ..." "That's OK. Right?". Polite and sounding innocent and naïve. Kind of "I'm a new pilot and I've not been here before could you help me?". Loved it.
I noticed that too😄
So employees are treated better than customers 😂
Sounds wrong to me.
not gonna work when he gets his captains badge lol
@@bobbastian760 Sounds absolutely right to me. There is a reason crew get a fast lane, and a pilot catching 40 minutes more sleep by using it even the day before their flight: yes, they absolutely should! As a matter of fact: The regular line even got a bit shorter that way. :)
@bobbastian760 perks of the job! Even now, years after retiring from being cabin crew, if I tell the crew I used to fly I always get extra treats 😉. Be nice to your crew. It always pays! 🏴
i love how low key and humble Kelsey is. Not trying to bull and bluff the security guy, just being a nice guy, asking politely
"Nailed it!" 🤣 Kelsey then proceeds to be on the longest van ride of his life...This was a fun vlog! Have a great week everyone!
Every ride in Sao Paulo is like an hour+, even if you're just going to a hotel nearby, the traffic congestion is unlike most places I've ever experienced.
Especially the reverse Jedi Mindtrick... "This is not the nap I was looking for..." haha... ;o)
His face though 😑 Oh man I felt for him! 😅
@@overcomingobstaclescreates1695 Agreed!
Loved this! A pilot's journey through an Airport, and them looking at the weather from a pilot's point of view...really enjoyed it!
do you ever get recognized by a crew when flying as a passenger and invited up to front of the plane for pilot-to-pilot chat?
87 likes and no comments? let's fix that
I don't know if that's allowed anymore... Maybe it is
@@JakeDaBossmaybe before or after the flight, never during
@@JakeDaBossSam Chui and also some other vloggers sometimes get allowed on the flight deck during the flight. But I assume you will need some sort of credential for being harmless, background check or personal relationship to the Captain for it to be allowed.
@@laaaliiiluuu More importantly, these aviation vloggers got permission from the company before they fly, so you can be sure that their PR will get all necessary paperwork done or they'll reject the request.
Kelsey, thank you for giving your passengers such an honest and reassuring look into the real way things work for a pilot in aviation today. Great insight.
As someone who likes airports, air travel, operating large machines, and being incredibly safety conscious, you really do seem to be living the best life. Always happy to see your posts.
I could only wish for a pilot as bright. As brilliant, great speaker and knows what to expect. He has sincere smile. He keeps things real and interesting for non pilots. Get some rest and keep making your videos. Really excellent
Kelsey is the hooman equivalent of Garfield the Cat.
Eating and sleeping are his goals, with flying as a side gig!!
Meow!😼😼
HAHAHA! This is perfect.
So who’s Binky the Clown? 🤣
😂😂😂 cute
"I don't like to fly on Mondays."
@@VictoryAviation The one getting kicked off the plane??
the real question is whos nermal? @@VictoryAviation
Walking that cargo deck and taking those checks seriously makes me happy Kelsey. Watching Petter's video on that cargo flight out of Bagram Airbase a few years ago when APCs rolled backwards on take off is one of the only things I've seen in aviation that viscerally terrified me, and still does.
I'd even go so far as to say that that walk-around is almost as important to me as "Kelsey gets all the sleep", or "Kelsey gets first *and* second breakfast for free" 😊
If you want or need visceral cargo related terror, have you seen that video of the tractors shifting on takeoff and crashing the 747, I think it was an american plane in Afghanistan? Ever since I saw that I feel absolutely sick when I watch cargo flights take off. Guys never had a chance, but they eould have if Kelsey had been there.
@@aircastles1013 yeah, that's the one I'm talking about. That image of physics at its cruellest is seared into my eyelids
I thought about the same accident. Very important to have that cargo secure!
The video of that accident was terrifying. Great reference for why checking if cargo is secure is so essential.
@@aircastles1013 they were not tractors ir head watch video a hole
3 11 24. Just read a slew of comments.. 'agree w every one!!
Kelsey is superlative! 'Just ran on to him a few months ago... Watching all these airplane videos, one could vow never fly again.... K has changed that fully.
Genuine. Eye to eye. Honesty. Analytical. Vulnerable. Integrity.... He presents all of these.
We're fortunate to have him. The blue side is the better for him being there.
💙
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kelsey briefly when he was in Miami as an employee at the hotel he stayed in. Another great video from you man!! I wish you the best everywhere you go and hope to see around these parks again soon!
I heard he screamed at you for making eye contact.
@@The_ZeroLine Is there a source and/or a story or are you just blowing smoke?
@@consortiumxf It was a joke. Not a claim. lol
It's called jeitinho brasileiro (Brazilian Way), Kelsey. Even if you are not supposed to do it, you just do it. It always works.
Kelsey I FREAKING LOVE the videos where you go through the whole process of whatever you’re doing, ESPECIALLY plane delays, security, etc. anyways that’s my opinion. Thanks!
right, if you cut all that out then he is just a bus driver lol.
These videos are so amazing. Best videos from a pilot on RUclips. It feels so real while some other videos it feels like the airline is dictating everything they say and do. You’ve inspired me to start my journey to becoming a pilot
You are right that the Airline dictates what they can say or do. You never hear a pilot name the airline they fly for, which is silly because if I knew which airline people like Juan Browne, Captain Joe, Kelsey, and Mentour pilot flew for, I'd want the flight they operated if I booked a ticket with that airline. You would think the airlines would welcome the free publicity.
@@TheGospelQuartetParadisehonestly I feel these pilots deserve the focus and relaxation without notice that the airline anonymity allows them. Let the content feed you without needing to impede on their daily lives.
Noone has ever made me want to fly more than Kelsey. He is so spontaneous and honest, about his job and his life, I'd love to spend some real time around him but I have to admit, the hotel life & living out of suitcases gets old pretty quickly.
@@gtfg3800 definitely, at some point I'd wanna slow down and enjoy the area rather than skip around the world
@@TheGospelQuartetParadise I thought it known that Kelsey works for Atlas air. Is that incorrect............?
You are so right, Kelsey! I was a pilot for 37 years, with 35,000 flying time. I am with you, man!
10:49 - those mountains are... GORGEOUS!!! 😍And I love the view form the cockpit, what a sight!
Go for it, Kelsey! I carried a US diplomatic passport for ~22 years. Over hundreds of worldwide flights, whether on official or unofficial travel, unashamedly, I always went for the diplomatic or crew checkpoints - and was never turned away. 😊
Wow. That's awesome! Do you mind saying what sort of job gets you a diplomatic passport for two decades?
@@PsRohrbaugh Foreign Service Officer
I carried a D-1 for a couple of years, it did make life easier on a couple of occasions.
I was a US federal agent for twenty one years (FBI and DEA). We were required to fly armed when on duty, and allowed to fly armed off duty, on US flights. And, I flew armed on a few international flights (when flying to countries that allowed us to carry firearms). The pros, was getting to walk to the head of the security lines and getting to board before everyone else so you could introduce yourself to the captain and crew. The con was, you couldn't drink alcohol before flying or on the flight. And, if there was a problem passenger, you would sometimes be asked to deal with it (my partner had to handcuff and sit on an out of control drunk half a flight one time).
@@ralphholiman7401 Wow that's so cool. Thanks for the reply!
I am always friendly and polite with cabin crew....why not be friendly and polite? They are there to serve and care for their passengers and we should be grateful. It makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
And this positive attitude and behaviour creates a positive feedback loop and everyone levels up and has a great time.
Yeah, I’ve never understood rudeness. It really bothers me.
But I NEED to speak to the manager NEOW!
And in my experience, the cabin crew always reciprocates friendliness and appreciation. I haven’t paid for booze onboard in _years_ simply by always being nice to the crew.
I like how you manage your time without getting upset by the intangibles, Kelsey. So many people lose their cool at delays, or long lines, or heavy traffic.
I LIVE that when he looks into the camera he is SO relaxed and personal. It does feel as though he is speaking to his audience individually! GREAT ‘goin Kelsey. Thank you for taking me to places I would never otherwise see!! 😊
Oh, Kelsey! You know the ladies don’t look at the uniform! They look at the swagger the uniform gives you!! 😂👍🏼
Maybe she was excited to have a back up pilot on the flight 😂
@@kimberlywoodbury1739 😂🤣😂
The swagger the uniform gives him and the swagger he gives the uniform😂😊 Go Kelsey! ❤
Don't forget the smile and them dimples ❤
Agreed!! He's ADORABLE!
Thanks for bringing us along. It's a world that most of us would never get to see otherwise.
As a Medevac Pilot, I am THRILLED to get 6 hours of sleep! I got 9 hours last night for the first time in almost 2 years!
Bro, prolonged sleep deprivation almost guarantees brain damage. I think you should renegotiate your contract to ensure your safety. Your employer won't give a damn if you get dementia decades after your employment.
Workers safety goes first!!
Im sure there's something you could do to sleep 9 hours most nights
Yeah I know it! It's not schedule or contract, but just constant days/nights/day/nights... circadian rhythm gets totally smashed doing that... circadian non-rhythm.
I WISH! I have tried every over the counter and prescription sleep aid legally found in the US market. I even racked up almost 80K in debt 15 years ago trying to solve this with (useless) doctors... had to file bankruptcy as a result...
Even if I have nothing happening, I can only sleep 3-4 hours at a time, 5-6 absolute tops, and that's only after not sleeping for 48 hours and climbing 14ers all week...
I have cut my caffeine intake down to only 4-6 ounces of coffee per day, attempting to eliminate it entirely. It seems to be helping: I have also found a ton of research showing how any amount of caffeine consumed regularly 'accumulates' (the body gets used to it- I forget the term they used) and has detrimental effects on long term sleep... their hypothesis is this is why elderly people have a hard time sleeping, because of all the coffee they drank in their 20's and 30's... Not sure if I believe all that, but I am on a mission to eliminate caffeine!
Honestly, the only other thing I have tried that has helped with sleep has been my recent adventure into the Carnivore diet... all animal based diet. still only 5-6 hrs, but that sure beats the 1-2 hours of sleep I was getting when I was a vegetarian and the 3-4 on a "regular" healthier than most american's diet. (I have literally been trying, and will continue to try EVERYTHING that might help- legally that is)... My hope is to figure this out- perhaps use this to help people (pilots mainly) find better ways of battling fatigue and lack of sleep, than what the currently literature holds.
@@chopperskier damn I see... thanks for your sacrifice man! At least you get to fly a helicopter XD
9:28 I used to work for FedEx loading MD-10's and MD-11's. When my team would load cargo containers topside, we were told to be extremely meticulous about making sure all containers and pallets were locked in place, and every single stopper had to be up, even in empty positions.
Yours is probably one of my favorite channels that I'm sub'd to. It's nice to hear you 'talk tech' and explain all of the flight terminology. I find your career fascinating.
4:05 “Oh man!” I guess even Kelsey can be impressed by another pilot’s “soft” landing. 😂
Beautiful footage of the mountains flying into Santiago. 😎👍
It seems like a pretty nice *butter* landing
I love these vlogs, Kelsey! Keep 'em coming! By the bye, you and food will never not be hilarious. 😂
Kelsey, I enjoyed it immensely! You showed how being an airline pilot requires you to be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing situations. Some can, some can’t. You do it well. Nice!
I worked in the airport and I remember the curiosity of whether they’ll let me clear the crew line or not.
It was always fun yet stressful so when he said “it’s alright” to you, I had a *huge* sign of relief.
Hey Kelsey, if you read this. I just want to thank you. I started watching your videos when we had an aborted landing. Your videos definitely help calm my anxiety(it went into high gear after a crash at my home airport and it was due to human error-not setting the flaps for take-off). I have been anxious since then. So thanks for that! Love watching your videos!
This one is a work of true Art. Loved the transition at 7:00. Music perfect - sets the mood well. Continuity: tells the story in a sequential way that brings us along. I'd nominate this one for the equivalent of a You Tube emmy award, if there were such!
That was a pleasent video to watch first thing after waking up. Great stuff as always! I'd love to see a video where you try to fully capture the way people act around you whilst in uniform!
Kelsey skipped a meal? Wow, sure a sign of the apocalypse! Yeah, sometimes sleep wins over hunger.
*_At _**_8:38_**_, "Goodness gracious." LOL Kelsey sees firsthand that the voluptuous reputation of the 'girls of Brazil' is not a myth. : )_*
Wow it's just wonderful to see how things are done from this point of view.
Hello Kelsey! I'm a Brazilian (from São Paulo) living in Portugal. It was very nice to see you navigating the beloved GRU airport in Guarulhos, the place that I left a while ago and miss so much 😢
I am following your channel for some time now, in the hopes that I would see something like this one day. And omg 😊 it happened! Thanks for your dedication to this, and keep doing what you do the way you do it.
This was an amazing video. Congratulations and again, thank you
That was my life for 25 years until the wheels came off: breaking your circadian rhythm thousands of times is ok until you’re around 50yrs old, then the health problems start creeping in.
So we're the health problems age related or occupational hazards?
So glad that Kelsey is allowed to use his camera while he is working! Great to see inside of the cockpit. Beautiful video of the mountains. Sorry that Kelsey was not able to video some of the passenger being put off of the plane. Would have liked to see more of that even if faces were blurred out. Can't help but wonder if the woman on the elevator recognized Kelsey. If not actually recognized him consciously maybe she just thought he looked familiar.
And why " blur their faces" ?
They are criminals, causing problems, in public.
Show their faces.
Don't worry, they have no shame . . .
☆
I bet she was like "Oh that is a trip I want to go on."..... Now for me if I go on a trip to anywhere it would be country's like Canada, Sweden/Norway that has the cold....
@@jonathanbair523Oooo, you must be somewhere warm! My sister from India was thinking of visiting me in FEBRUARY - she reconsidered when I told her how it is in W NY that time of year...😱
I love how Kelsey gets the free food with a whisper 😂😂😂😂
But if I did that they would probably say I'm being weird and kick me off. One standard for him another for me. 😢
He has a hole where his stomach should be
Pilot likes ertang free 😂 atlas air
@@CL-we8tn
Hollow legs 😂
Everybody gets free food for long-distance flights.
Flew last feb. from Amsterdam to Salvador de Bahia via Sao Paulo. Had a 6hr stop at Sao Paulo. After long circling around Sao Paulo due to bad weather the flight got de-routed to Rio de Janeiro. Plane got its kerosine there and later on our way to Sao Paulo. The 6hr stopover turned down to a 45 minute stopover and had to go through costums there and check-in and run to the other end of the airport. Made the connecting flight just in time. At least better than the way back via Rio de Janeiro with their agressive scamming shoe shiners outside the terminal. But this airport had a very good (crowded) lounge. Still Brazil (Bahia experience only) is one of the most beautiful places i have visited. Love your videos Kelsey.
I love that fact you take us through your lifestyle as a pilot. Not only that you just overall try to get us viewers to understand aviation which I greatly appreciate because aviation is a very fascinating way of travel. You are one of the reasons i appreciate and trust pilots so much!
I honestly feel that this video has given me so much info on Kelsey's work life...in a good way. Like this felt very personal and i truly enjoyed it.
I wonder what's more mentally challenging, flying the plane, or the personal logistics on the ground? Kelsey seems to be highly competent at both.
I would say flying..... Some of the airports when you gotta taxi look like they are going all over the place to be put in a holding spot till there gate opens up... Then there is also weather and flight changes in air.
Flying a plane you train for, personal logistics seem to be shifting all the time and you need to improvise.
The answer is actually taxiing the plane.
Free food and sleep. Wise man.
Taxiing, I think flying is only hard when things go wrong.
We all know it’s a great day when Kelsey uploads
I love how humble Kesley remains - he’s probably one of the world’s most recognisable pilots, but he seemed to think that lady in the lift was just being nice despite not knowing he’s a pilot - Darling, if she’s watched RUclips then she KNOWS you’re a pilot 😂
Yes he is!! Also Juan Brown, is also pretty awesome
Or you know she was just being nice. It’s not like I don’t have conversations like that from time to time and I‘m neither famous nor particularly good looking.
Seemed like a normal amount of friendly to me.
I think pilots are arrogant often, like he admits, it's not appealing in the least. Don't see the appeal in pilots personally.
@@Chris-fn4df It was. He's just arrogant.
Gives an incredable "Fly on the wall" account of life behind the scenes. TY Kelsey. Amazing stuff and I know now to avoid São Paulo in the rush hour.
Kelsey never fails to make my day. This guy is awesome and honestly deserves even more credit
yeah have you seen the hate he gets? I recently found this channel but he seems like a really kind and down-to-earth kind of guy. I really don't get why he would be a target for such vitriolic
So true he gets so much hate and he is such a nice guy
@@rayleekarraker6471Why so much hate? Makes no sense...😮😮😢
lol dudes will hate on anything lmao. Most likely jealousy dudes living the life we all wish we did
This was like a tv program of a pilot day in the life. So beautiful, wonderful music, awesome info , descriptions & just overall wonderful to watch… great editing and vid overall ❤ so easy on the ears & eyes 🫶🏻🇿🇦
I like seeing these from the pilots perspective as you’re walking around an airport.
8:37 "Goodness gracious, the girls here in Brazil." 🤣
If he goes to south states he will see even more goodness
❤ I know, right?!
I say the same thing about Colombian woman!
This is EXACTLY why PassportBros exist in the USA. Screw the typical Insta/TikTok (Western) woman entitlement.
Thanks for posting your travels as a pilot. Makes one of my Dreams come vicariously with you. Blessings
I met this guy back in May at the FBO Atlantic Avation at LAX. We talked for a few minutes. He flies for Atlas. The first thing i noticed was his shoulder boards. Not only is he a captain but he is a line check airman. He told me. That takes a great deal of seniority to become a line check airman. He made Captain back in 2012.
What is a line check airman (but there must be line check airwomen too)?
I always love the vlogs - thanks for this! As a moderately frequent flyer (maybe 30-40 flights a year) who also deals with a lot of early starts and random hotels, it's really great to see the pilot perspective! I always wish I could go through the crew lines 🙂
I think this might've been my favorite video of yours yet. Thanks for taking us on the adventure. I really enjoyed the effort you put in to getting the variety of shots throughout the trip and give us a feel of the journey. I know it's not an easy thing to do filming surrounded by so many people but you did great appreciate the hustle.
I'm starting my CPL schooling tomorrow and love watching the lifestyle videos that show us some insight and provide some inspiration. Thanks again!🍁
(Edit; one constructive thought, did the audio seem a little off though? Phone case over a microphone perhaps? Still loved the video!)
"This is not the nap I am looking for". Lol. Thats gold! But I could watch those out the window scenes for ages. Stunning.
Thanks for taking me along with you !
I remember when old mate used to do most pieces to camera in hotels and some folk refused to believe he was a pilot, jokes on them 😂 🎉
Legend is that some people still refuse to believe that he’s a pilot 😂
I mean he didn't fly any planes the whole video.... conspiracy confirmed....
most pieces to camera?
Nice one Kelsey. Whatever it takes... Free Food - number #1 - - extra sleep - - bonus!
I love that you are SO consistent in your NEED for free food! I'm sure you make all pilots proud!
Great video! I don't get to fly long haul often, but this reminded me of one of the best flights I've had which was Chicago to Sao Paulo on a United 777 in business.
It also reminded me of the preceding flight I took that day from Pittsburgh to O'Hare... the only time I've encountered a let's say "aggressive" flight attendant. I was in an exit row window seat focused on plane spotting and the flight attendant gave the "are you willing and able to assist" speech while we were still boarding, the plane was noisy, and I completely missed it. Next thing I knew she was pulling me into the aisle to be reseated and I had no idea why. I figured out what happened and she wasn't interested in anything I said until I pointed out that it was her job to get everyone's attention before giving that statement. She then let me go, gave the statement again, I said "Yes" and got to sit back in my window exit row seat.
Those views over the Andes were spectacular. I traveled throughout Chile in 1997, what an amazing country, the stars at night in the Andes southern sky are beyond description.
Thank you Kelsey, absolutely beautiful views outside the aircraft and another wonderful walk alongside you in your work/travels.
This was a GREAT video! Loved it seeing a slightly different aspect of your life as a pilot! Thank you.
I hope you enjoy your days off! You definitely deserve it!
Simp more.
These are the vlogs I enjoy, watching day to day flying rather than the reaction videos Kelsey does.
I love them both! Don't take away my reaction videos! 😆
This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and it was riveting. Love the way you explain each aspect. I found it so entertaining and am very happy to subscribe.
Riveting?
What are your hobbies? Just curious...
This might be the first vlog I've watched in years and wow it was really well done! This was actually phenomenal!!
I love these vlogs! Thank you for taking us with you once again!
Love the behind the scenes stuff. Keep these coming
I love the new edit format. You're becoming a top-notch Vlogger, I enjoy everyone you put up!
He is my absolute Hero! The pure hatred and despair I have when going to the airport and this man totally joe Montana’s it every day with pure class
I just now saw this and really enjoyed it. I think Kelsey is really such a cool guy and always shares his experience as a pilot and more. I have learned so much watching his videos. :)
It's fun to see behind the scenes. I've sat by pilots on flights a few times and it is interesting to hear their take on flying.
It was your charm Kelsey! We ladies love a man that is able to hold a casual conversation without being creepy and gross!
If you are a guy, trying to have casual conversations (something in the past generations was just basic manners) can land you in the creepy camp just because someone has a chip on their shoulder. I remember one trip where I sat next to a woman and it was going to be a 3 hour flight. I am in my 40's and she was in her 20's for context. I never made an advancement to this young lady. I simple asked "Since we are both heading to the same destination, do you know where the hot spots are in the area where young people like yourself enjoy the nightlife?" I was asking because I took the trip feeling old and unwanted at turning 40 and though checking on the young party scene could be fun. I was told to my face "Eww. Stop talking to me to you old creep". I didn't say another word for the next 2 hours and even 3 years later I remember the words and how it felt. All I'm saying is be kind to each other. Words hurt,
@@SSingh-nr8qz She sounds like an awful person and not worth your time to be honest!
Sounds to me like you are nervous speaking to young women. Instead of starting a serious conversation, say something completely neutral. People often start talking about the weather or something else inconsequential. Be relaxed and friendly. Sometimes it's best not to even look at a person at the first part of the conversation. If you're nervous say that you're nervous. That will help to explain your body language. If the person is sporting something out of the usual, compliment it.
the opposite sex isn't a different species, just be polite, respectful and conversationally cautious as you would with any stranger, but otherwise open and friendly.
@@SSingh-nr8qz Speaking as a woman here, that is a pretty creepy thing to say. I know you didn't mean it that way, but you don't start off a conversation like that. You seem to be implying that young lady was rude and hurt your feelings, but the fact of the matter is that you likely scared her. You gotta learn how to talk with women. If an older dude said something like that to me, I'd presume that he's a creepy guy trying to look for a barely legal girl for a one-night stand. You should save that type of question for the concierge at your hotel. Instead, stick to safe topics, like the things you look forward to on your upcoming trip, your experiences with the TSA, how easy or hard it was to book your tickets, funny anecdotes about your trip to the airport, your pets, etc.
I’m in training at the moment to become a pilot. It’s a lot of fun and I love it but it’s also a lot of work. I question sometimes if I’m doing the right thing. I always come back to “yes” but I still do. Your videos are always so helpful in my confidence that I’m on the right track. Thank you for all the cool creative videos you make!
❤❤❤ My old stamping towns. Been there, lived there, the best times in my life. Lived in Brazil for 21 years, gosh I miss it so much! My dad was born in Chile-my grandfather lived there for most of his life-originally from Poland. It was great to see a bit of where I left me heart.
Omgosh. I've not been able to watch in awhile. Then I log on and notice youre at over a mil subs now! Good for you my friend! You work hard, it shows and you deserve it! Couldn't happen to a nicer person, more deserving RUclipsr!!! 🙏🤗💗
74 Gear.. #1.. Kelsey, here's a question.. When your flying as a passenger,, do you find yourself judging the pilots performance?...love your channel... The best..
4:05 You can definitely tell he does, lol. I think it's just ingrained in you to judge the performance of others in your profession no matter what your profession is.
I thought I saw a little twitch from Kelsey during the landing.
Don’t make less of your charm, Kelsey. The lady’s boyfriend was at risk of not keeping the blue side up
Kelsey this was so funny, and I'm so sorry for that I am laughing. You looked so tired, You would have not been able to fly a kite. All the best. We love ya Kelsey
Sao Palo traffic is probably the worst I've been in. Brazilian taxi drivers are the best. Got stuck in Brazil due to visa issues... taxi driver really went out of their way to help.
Those aerial shots of the Andes when you were coming in to land in Santiago are making me really wanna go down to Chile someday.
The pilot/not-a-pilot gig gets me everytime.