[4K] - Full Flight - Southwest Airlines - Boeing 737-8 Max - SAN-LAS - N8723Q - WN2983 - IFS Ep. 721

[@sla31]

Everyone! Please read this! If you're here, then you're one of the many people who still prefer long form content like this full flight. I'm talking about regular, horizontally filmed content. I am one of those people too! Please don't forget to leave a like, and comment on my full flights and other long form videos. It really helps show KZbin this is something you and others enjoy and want to see. That's the easiest way you can help support the channel. I say all of this because KZbin Shorts have become a large deal on KZbin, and although they may have their place, they are not paying for what you see on here every day. I pay for everything you see on here and I make pennies on the dollar for views on Shorts vs. long form content like this full flight. In the last couple of months, KZbin shorts have begun accounting for nearly 50% of my channel views every month, and currently 9 of my 10 best performing videos in the last 28 days are Shorts. We, as people who love long form content, which is what KZbin is built on, need to help show KZbin that we still want this type of content. So please, if you love these types of videos like I do, be sure to leave a like and a comment! Level of engagement with a video is the #1 way KZbin judges whether something should be recommended to others. Thanks everyone! As always, I appreciate everyone who continues to love and support the channel!

[@aviationcentral6742]

Of course skylite i’ll go like a ton of videos now!Anything to help out the best content creator out there great fly too!!

[@nemiaidid]

You can count on my support. Unfortunately the reason that Shorts are so popular is partly due to the effect of social media over the past decade or so contributing to the increase in ADHD and short attention spans. People want to consume information like fast food.

[@AntiZi0ntaxpayer]

hello! can i use your video? about 4 minute-edit with credit. I dont monetize. I'll share the upload for your approval before it goes to youtube.

[@woodrax]

Always love watching the wing reconfigure for takeoff and landing. It is neat how you can hear the cabin noise change as the slats retract in this video. The Thrust Reverser and Spoiler lift dump after touchdown is also awesome.

[@JoshuasPHXAviation]

Excellent job as always, Skylite👍. Once again, liked and enjoyed as always.

[@kane6087]

Solid landing. Great quality here. You have my support!

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend!

[@achmedbincouscous2846]

Definitely prefer long form videos to shorts. 100%. All day, every day. I wish KZbin would quit trying to be TikTok.

[@mirandalucianna3608]

i absolutely love the long videos. they are the best ever. ive always prefered the longer videos cuz their cool.

[@JoeBeetsJr]

Love the shorter flights since I work and dont have the time to watch longer flights until weekends!😂

[@sla31]

This is the exact reason why Monday and Thursday’s flights are usually shorter and the Saturday flight is usually a longer one. I try not to post 6 hour flights during the week haha 😂. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@angelinasa1031]

Goodness, I love that rumble during engine start and the sound of the engine's whine during take off on the 737 MAX. God bless Boeing for making this angelic aircraft!

[@eXtremeAzureProductions]

Usually I would start-up a flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator to relax to in the background while I study/do tasks. However, when it's more of a time crunch (or I'm just being lazy), I love coming to your full length flight videos to fulfil the same role as the sim. The routes also give me some ideas to recreate in the sim! Love your work, SP. Keep on soarin' . ✈✈

[@sla31]

I'm glad you can utilize them that way my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@ksbear2]

Beautiful landing sequence from the over-fly of the airport to the end. And loved the outro

[@fdk57]

I'll watch any video that has a take off or landing in San Diego. Love that city and the view!

[@acde9355]

The 737MAX aircraft series has such impressive quietness.

[@sla31]

It is crazy how quiet they are. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@vintagetriplex3728]

Yeah it's so quiet. Even when it's nosediving to the ground before exploding. Lol.

[@Melissa-SC73]

The clarity is just spectacular! I just subscribed. Found this video on my home page.

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend! It's much appreciated. Normally I'd reply to comments sooner, but I've been on vacation all week.

[@bully9917]

Soft footed landing, nice !

[@drjzee]

Fabulous video

[@sla31]

I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@lorilloyd88]

I don't travel a lot and I am scared to fly so when I do go anywhere I am always a nervous wreck on the plane. Seeing this video actually helped me ease some of my fears. I felt like I was flying along with you. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@sla31]

I'm so glad this video has been able to help with your anxieties. If it helps, many other people have left me similar messages, so you're not alone, and others have found the same to be helpful!

[@lorilloyd88]

@@sla31 That is good to know! Have a great day!

[@brainn3057]

Impressive landing!

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@quintenbarnes4955]

I like this I’ve been on before

[@sethguardado8178]

Wow I don’t think I’ve ever seen a departure out of San Diego like that, a immediate right turn!

[@erichodges6869]

Nice video I love that

[@Johncourt409]

Whatever video camera you use really gives a great picture.

[@sla31]

That would be the iPhone 14 Pro 😁.

[@ivanltrinidad4675]

Spectacular Approach This is a Classic video!!!! lol....very Nice Keep it up!

[@sla31]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zach6639]

3:51 I hope that's an orange wand in his hand and not his other wand

[@frankgrimesification]

Maybe he's just glad to see you!

[@thilomanten8701]

That is some early-bird morning glory!

[@marcosmatajr1937]

What beautiful San Diego ca

[@larrywilson7848]

Great views of the approach and landing at Vegas starting at 1:02:45

[@willamisbezerra6970]

Nice 😊

[@fanjin]

17:09 Cloud layer 0 18:09 Cloud layer 1 19:22 Cloud layer 2 19:46 Blue sky? 23:39 Cloud layer 3 24:06 Blue sky!

[@MrGuzmanra]

Let's go to Vegas!

[@Gruntsworth]

They call it San Diego, which in German means... Love long ride-along videos of just about any type. I used to watch train rides all time. The joy of travel without all the other annoyances. Especially appreciate the 4k res with these spectacular views! I like to look for landmarks so I can figure out the approximate flight path and aircraft location using map software.

[@sla31]

Sounds like a fun little game my friend. I'm a bit of novice geoguessr player, so that idea intrigues me!

[@eggstatus5824]

The CFM Leap engines have an amazing spool up sound

[@RoadsOfAsiaBen]

Great fly! Does your computer that you're using for editing video have M.2 SSD (Gen 4 or Gen 5) or SATA SSD?

[@sla31]

I have no idea and I'm not home yet.

[@janetberry9888]

I like this plane

[@jojosmith_]

I am going to be flying June 12th and I have been watching these to prepare myself :)

[@sla31]

I hope you have a great flight and trip my friend!

[@jojosmith_]

@@sla31 Thank you! I have been on a plane before so I kind of know what to expect but it's been 5 years and so I've been binge watching your videos :)

[@JustJohn505]

hope its not to personal of a question but what kind of job do you have that allows you to travel so much?

[@RoadsOfAsiaBen]

From his reply for anyone asking this to save his time typing it: "Just over a year ago, I was working as an aircraft rescue firefighter during the week and I flew for the channel on the weekends. I decided I wanted a change and I sold a car I’d had for many years that I loved to finance me attempting to run this channel full time as my only job. Since then I’ve lost money more months than I’ve made a profit, but I’m still chugging along. I pay for the flights either the ad revenues generated from you and everyone else who watch. So your support means a great deal of me. I’m trying to produce the highest quality aviation videos on KZbin and I couldn’t do it without everyone continuing to watch. And it’s always just been me my friend. I do everything myself. I plan the trips, film everything, edit it, upload, reply to comments, etc. It’s all just me my friend."

[@sla31]

Sorry my friend, I've been with my family in Florida on vacation. I usually respond much quicker. Ben pretty much summed it up haha. I'll just say that I run this channel by myself and on a tight budget, so I really appreciate everyone who takes the time to watch, comment, like and subscribe!

[@crphoto303]

It looks like the MGM Sphere testing is going well...

[@yashpatel9562]

Big news. July 25 and 26, it’s only 558 one way from Boston to Los Angeles on their new mint aircraft. It’s a steal.

[@tradewins]

"Only" 558? It's a steal alright...they're stealing money right from your pocket.

[@sla31]

$558 is still more than 1/3rd my monthly travel budget and I need at least 13 flights per month to break even with my upload schedule. So, I can't afford to spend even $558 on one flight haha.

[@yashpatel9562]

@@sla31 I understand what you’re saying. It makes sense to use that budget on more flights in a month than on just one flight alone. But there is the possibility of me going on that plane end of July, so I’ll keep you updated if my family books those flights and I’ll tell you what it’s like

[@chrism6764]

Don't you just hate when they change the runway on you just as you're about to turn final!😏

[@sla31]

Any time I get to spend more time on the aircraft is just a bonus for me 😏

[@frankgrimesification]

@@sla31 True dat! Even better is when you have to do a go-around!

[@danielwhitford7575]

Was that a really long downwind?

[@achmedbincouscous2846]

He generally doesn't post what SIDs and STARs his flight was on, but typically coming into LAS from SAN they would have been on the RNDRZ2, so even if LAS had been landing on 26L, there would have been a longish downwind. But this particular day they were on the 19's. (Must have been REALLY windy out of the South or there was construction because the vast majority of the time they'd have been on 26L) The RNDRZ has closer in fixes for the 1's and 8's, but if they're on 26's or 19's the last fix is basically set up for a left downwind for 26L, even if the 19's are the only option due to winds or construction. Then add in the fixes for either the RNAV Visual or the RNAVZ, which start at the very Western tip of the lake, and it's a long ride from the last fix on the STAR (which has a published speed restriction of 210) to the runway.

[@nicks4597]

why is your camera tilted some lately at an angle?

[@sla31]

I'll refer you to my other response haha.

[@wearethenewsnow3644]

It looks like the plane just went straight out into the pacific ocean. Did I miss a turn?

[@ricgsy7825]

You fly northwest up the Pacific till just south of LAX before turning east towards Las Vegas. The turn east bound is about 15 mins into the flight.

[@sla31]

Yeah there was a turn, it’s just farther into it than you think it would be.

[@frankgrimesification]

Not to be to George Carlin-esque, but the plane went out *over* the Pacific, not straight out *into* the Pacific. I'm not a very good swimmer, so I would hope that none of my flights went straight out into the Pacific. Lolz!

[@nasheetaicecreamfan]

Have you flown on N8730Q ?

[@sla31]

I have not, no.

[@Saa42808]

👍

[@SeanLovesAviation]

Turn and burn in typical Southwest fashion. No moss grows under these wheels!

[@SarahAdams-f7s]

October 23

[@JaydenCAPTZI]

I can tell it’s a max 8🤔

[@sla31]

The Max is easily identifiable from in front of the wing because the lip on the engine inlet is much thicker and more pronounced than the 737-800. For future reference.

[@notveshremybutsomeotherguy]

southwest needs to join the planes with tvs club and american and spirit and frontier

[@sla31]

Well the ultra low cost airlines like Spirit and Frontier will never do that. It’s too expensive to install, and then too expensive to operate. It also adds a ton of weight to each aircraft. So that’ll never happen. American has said they’re not doing it; so they’re out. They used to but after the US Airways merger that all ended. And I doubt Southwest ever will either. It took them until 2023 to get power outlets 😂. Plus, everyone has their own personal screen in their pockets now anyway. So personally I’m fine with them not having screens as long as they let you connect to the wifi and watch stuff for free.

[@notveshremybutsomeotherguy]

@@sla31true but yet again how do you afford all them flights i can only afford em like 1 per every 3 years

[@sla31]

Well, it’s kind of long story 🤣. It’s not like I just have enough money to do this randomly haha. I worked my way through college and graduated with two aviation degrees and zero debt. Then for a few years after college I worked for Envoy Air. This was before the channel. I left envoy around the time I started the channel and spent the next 6 years working as an aircraft rescue firefighter and airport operations specialist. Over those 6 years I used my disposable income to fund all of my flights. Everything on here I pay for myself, with my own income because I worked hard through college and didn’t have tons of student loan debt. Now, the channel has gotten big enough that I can usually at least break even every month with the ad revenues and Patreons/channel memberships the channel has.

[@notveshremybutsomeotherguy]

@@sla31oh

[@J.B24]

35:37 Will I ever get over my fear of flying? Probably not. I look at the footage here and all I can think about is YOU'RE 30,000 FEET ABOVE GROUND! WHAT IF AN ENGINE BREAKS OR THE LANDING GEAR DOESN'T WORK OR SOMETHING ELSE GOES WRONG! YOURE DEAD!

[@frankgrimesification]

A. Planes are designed to fly on one engine, so you shouldn't worry about that. If one engine goes out, they can fly on one engine to a diversion airport, the airport you departed from, or the final destination, depending on what exactly happens and at what point in the flight it happens at. B. It's pretty unlikely the landing gear won't function properly, but there have been instances where planes successfully landed with a malfunctioning landing gear and it didn't end in catastrophe. Pilots are professionals and are trained to deal with these situations, however rare they may be. I wouldn't worry--you're safer in a plane than you are in your car. Millions of people fly daily without having any major malfunctions.

[@J.B24]

@@frankgrimesification Planes aren't designed to land on water though.

[@PhorzaSky]

@@J.B24ever heard of sea planes? Regardless, you’ll win the lottery long before you ever find yourself on a plane making a water landing