747 Captain Takes You Plane Spotting In Alaska

[@AK_Audi]

I live in Anchorage and I take my kids there all the time. They love it. That small hill is the best spot for ANC arrivals and departures. More so north bound departures especially 747s that take more runway length and fly really low after take off.

[@adamnoble3546]

Stunning aviation montage. Your laconic enthusiasm is contagious. Well done and above all thank you.

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. Still having fun watching planes after all these years!

[@smetlogik]

Lol those bike seats will literally kick your ass. Who else rents a bike from Pablo's to go film planes landing in Alaska? You my friend, are one of a kind. Great vid.

[@loub747]

Next time it'll be an E Bike! If only for the larger seat!

[@smetlogik]

@@loub747 lol! I bet. Borrowed my son's back several years back. Took a 20 mile ride thinking I was all that. Paid for it the next day.

[@PLANEMANIA747]

ANC ... the land of cargo planes. 747❤ Beautiful video ❤❤

[@loub747]

Yeah, if you want to see 747s, it’s the place to go!

[@gazzathomas1423]

Awesome...747..777...737...all superb aircraft

[@loub747]

Thanks so much.

[@braydonlancaster3036]

That bicycle path is amazing I loved watching the planes and talking pictures, I also loved seeing all the moose on that path

[@loub747]

Yeah, it's a cool ride out there. I didn't see any moose on my ride. I have seen them in the past....

[@robh8814]

@@loub747 Thanks for this Lou, You answered a few questions with this video. Is their Bike Hire available, E-Bikes available & it looks like a Cycle path as well to keep you away from the Road Traffic. Hope to visit in the future

[@loub747]

@@robh8814 it's my pleasure

[@ablue5419]

So cool see those beautiful 747 landing .

[@loub747]

Yeah, plenty of 74s in Anchorage

[@cfagan6562]

Just like landing my C172 Skyhawk. Watching Lou’s snake videos prompted me to get my Private Pilot certificate. Now I field herp and watch airplanes takeoff and land at various airports. Keep the video adventures coming Lou!

[@loub747]

Wow, this comment made my day. A big congrats on the Private Pilot Cert!!!! Well done.

[@masonjones3780]

Plane spotting with a pilot. How cool is that. 🤛

[@loub747]

Thanks! Sharing the passion

[@countdracula7235]

Lou,...not only are you are a 747 Captain, but also a Plane Spotter like us Brits, AND, an amateur Herpetologists.My kinda guy !! Thanks Lou for your -400s, and Kind Cobras !!!

[@loub747]

It's my pleasure sharing the experience. Maybe next time I'll video some floatplanes.....

[@adventureswithsquatchy1400]

Alaska is such a beautiful place! Looks like you found a great place to watch landings! Good stuff!

[@loub747]

Yeah, it sure is. Sadly no snakes in Alaska, which means I could never live there!

[@adventureswithsquatchy1400]

@@loub747 Yea I couldn’t live there either 😂. I’d still love to go there to explore and look for some of the amphibians they have there. There’s something about finding salamanders and frogs in Alaska that really interests me.

[@ToddAutry]

Great video. I’ve always wanted to see Alaska.

[@loub747]

Thanks Todd. Sadly no snakes in Alaska!

[@koreandogeater9292]

Yea I used to live in Alaska but gladly no ticks you win some you lose some 🥲🥲

[@ToddAutry]

@@koreandogeater9292 yeah but the mosquitoes are crazy.

[@koreandogeater9292]

@@ToddAutry for shure lol

[@arturomansour-hull930]

@@koreandogeater9292 There’s sometimes gnats near the water.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

"Awful good landings"....LMAO.... I loved this, Lou.

[@loub747]

It sounded ok in my mind, until it came out of my mouth.....

[@darcyrennette4653]

25 years on a 747. What a great career Lou!

[@loub747]

Yeah, time sure flies.

[@yotehunter3468]

Loved this video, amazing... The last one taking off was really cool 👍

[@loub747]

Thanks. Yeah, the last one was a homesick angel

[@gilliantracy7991]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing your day!

[@loub747]

Thanks. It’s my pleasure.

[@Linnie1021]

I really enjoyed this! I lived at Fort Greely AK 50 years ago and worked at the small local airport for the FAA.. So much fun as it was very flat and windy most of the time.. those bush pilots had skills! Weekly there were bison, moose or bears on the runway!

[@vickierichter7850]

Makes me want to get on a plane and go somewhere. Great video. Thanks Lou

[@loub747]

You should! Thanks so much

[@Mike7478F]

Hi Lou. This was frikking awesome. Who gets to watch a B 747 professional pilot filming very well I might add arriving beauties like my fav aircraft the queen ♕ of the skies. Yeaaa bud. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. It’s my pleasure. I’ll try and put out a few more videos like this.

[@willowtree5267]

Great video! This is Point Woronzof, and it's one of our favorite date spots! Grab some food and watch the planes land or take off! Lake Hood, which is less than five minutes from this spot, is a great place to watch floatplanes land and take off.

[@PlaneTV_]

Great video, thanks

[@PlaneTV_]

What camera are you using Lou

[@loub747]

Thanks. It's been awhile since I went out and watched a few land. It's a Sony AX53 camcorder. Handheld.

[@boblikesfood862]

Sweet video, loved seeing the Sky Lease 747 arrive. I love to spot that exact same plane/flight at YHZ when they come in from ORD and then depart for ANC.

[@loub747]

Thanks! Always fun watching a 747 coming/going. Good times, Lou

[@afiqiqhwan]

i loved this. Thanks Lou. love from Malaysia ☺️

[@loub747]

It’s my pleasure. Malaysia…awesome country.

[@jafar6785]

747 heaven

[@loub747]

Big time!

[@LanceKirkman]

Facinating, thank you!

[@loub747]

Thanks! It's my pleasure.

[@cybco]

Splendid

[@loub747]

Thanks! Lou B

[@bouncenerd]

Thanks Lou! Great to see some of the aviation side of things too. Love it!

[@loub747]

Thanks! Made the most of a snakeless state!!!!

[@ednesbit2988]

being a student pilot i love this i have to say my favorite commercial airliner is 1. 747 2. the old dc-10 back in the day the dc-10 was scary when the engines were falling off lol the 777 is a great plane and the 787 is the cadillac now ive flown on most of the commercial heavys

[@PLANEMANIA747]

My fav 1. 747 2. 777 3. MD-11 4. A350-1000 5. A340

[@edosdoba8113]

Lou, This ROCKS!!!

[@loub747]

Thanks!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Lou, thank you so much for this wonderful video today I really really enjoyed it!! It makes me miss living in Portland 25 years ago and being at that little parking place out by the runway out on the Colombia river watching the planes come in. I don't know if you can still sit there. That's where I put two and two together and my Father and I mailed important letters back and forth using UPS ground, at that time very inexpensive, because it got there from Portland to Rockford IL next day without having to pay for next day air or wait more than a week regular mail. I guess UPS got so busy or figured it out that people were using UPS Ground to get next day service, Hub to Hub!

[@chineechik]

I remember that place. I think it’s blocked off after 9/11

[@NerinaRSA]

Enjoyed! Thanks!

[@loub747]

It’s my pleasure.

[@lorenzodallavalentina7851]

Nice video! Shared on my FB page "Boeing 747 The Queen of the Skies" !!

[@loub747]

Thanks. Awesome!

[@Mark13091961]

Stunning footage Lou. I live approx 9 miles due north of Birmingham Uk (BHX) runway and normally see a constant stream of ATR42/72 Dash -8 A320 B737 at about 3,500ft as they pass overhead, (if landing from the north, otherwise I see nothing lol) with the occasional larger birds but its been awful quiet this last year! - I was watering the plants just at dusk the other night and was extremely surprised to see a Galaxy C5 lumbering in, never seen one of those at BHX before. I can truly sympathise with the seat discomfort as an occasional rider myself 🤪 - great stuff Lou, stay safe

[@pncorona]

Yessss Loub474 aviation video!!!!! Like the snacks stuff too tho.

[@loub747]

Yeah, wish it was a wild and windy day. Maybe next time!

[@ggardeazabal]

Great...Than you.

[@loub747]

Thanks. It’s my pleasure

[@henryostman1199]

Loved it - keep it coming !

[@loub747]

Thanks. Will do!

[@davidsorensen7438]

When I was still in the Marines we flew in to anchorage on a flying tiger 747 and promptly had something break like a light 23 hours later on to Okinawa - longest flight in history- they weren’t about to un- plane a combat battalion of Marines LOL

[@dublinairportplanes]

Thank you for your service. Hello from Ireland!!

[@davidsorensen7438]

@@dublinairportplanes thank you and I love Ireland 🇮🇪

[@loub747]

Definitely thanks for your service! Yeah, that sounds like fun....not! I remember the old Tigers 74s. I flew on one as well.

[@davidsorensen7438]

@KZbin needs a Snickers I hear ya been there done the c5’s didn’t breakdown though- something about letting us loose in public

[@coreyfisher2542]

This is really cool, geez Lou, I didn’t know you were a pilot. Makes sense, all that international herping, I guess I just missed that. I sure hope to see you someday in the desert or somewhere in North County.✌️

[@loub747]

Yeah, I take advantage of the travels. Look forward to meeting up someday.... Lou

[@BelowTheGold]

Super cool Lou 👍

[@loub747]

Thanks

[@98723asf]

Great video

[@loub747]

Thanks so much.

[@trainzguy2472]

Never rented a bike in the U.S., but did it in Vietnam once. You wouldn't believe the price difference! While $20 only got you 2 hours in Anchorage, $2 got me the whole day!

[@loub747]

Yeah, the same way true in Bali. So cheap!

[@KushalDave]

Somany 747....nice video mate

[@loub747]

Thanks so much!

[@nielshuisman6683]

Great video again Captain ✌

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. I may try and do another one of these. Lou B

[@braydonlancaster3036]

Was just there 2 weeks ago wish I saw you!

[@loub747]

Really? Maybe next time....

[@imaruppaul]

Epic 👍 Finally an Aviation Video 😂

[@loub747]

Yeah, too bad it wasn't really windy. Next time!

[@MadMax0331]

Great stuff! If I wasn't already subscribed I would be now. Take off at the end was awesome! Heavy bird!

[@loub747]

Thanks! Appreciate the support. Yeah, long roll on the last one.

[@AcoAegis]

love your vids Lou!

[@loub747]

Thanks so much!

[@AsadKhan-hp2se]

Joy to watch this video with your comments it makes it more interesting, love to see more and if you could get some strong ¨crosswinds¨it would be wonderful. Thanks.

[@loub747]

Yeah, I'll go back next time it's windy. Should make for a fun video.....

[@jimc6687]

You'd think most bike rental places would install more comfortable 'day rider' seats for casual riders!! This does remind me of my fascination with trains (train spotting) when my mom would take me down to a main station hub in New Jersey and my friends and I would watch the various cool locomotives come through. Great fun!! I'd be curious to find out what goes through your mind during landings.........or if it's old hat like parking a car for the rest of us. Also......if you've had any terror type scenarios from storms or cross winds or even mountains!!?? Jim C.

[@robhamtom]

I think i like your Aviation videos more than the snake ones 😅. Great work and your personal interaction is an added bonus. Good camera work as well. I thinking no tripod so if its still the Sony you bought a couple of years back, its a cracking camera. More aircraft please Lou 🙏🎥👍

[@brianhoekstra9841]

I was waiting for the snakes where the snakes just kidding liked it also

[@loub747]

Lol, no snakes in Alaska!

[@CallumSpotting]

Awesome video mate... Wow fantastic shots of the aircraft, I've subscribed to you!... Keep up the great work 👍🏻😃

[@loub747]

Thanks so much. Appreciate the sub. Just a heads up, a lot of my channel is about finding snakes. Yeah, snakes. I do have a Flying playlist with quite a few videos at the bottom of my page....

[@CallumSpotting]

@@loub747 Ok cheers for the heads up ill still stay subscribed though :)

[@arturomansour-hull930]

Did you go to Point Woronzof?

[@loub747]

I'm not sure what the area is called. Approach end of 15....

[@arturomansour-hull930]

@@loub747 There’s a place to see planes between earthquake park and Point Woronzof.

[@fergiesfeed3680]

I'm still always at all all them things staying the damn sky

[@loub747]

Yeah, hard to believe the 74s weight almost a million pounds.

[@NeilBaker722]

Great vid! Would love to learn how you became a pilot. What did you almost do instead? What would be your dream route? What's your favorite airplane?

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

Yeah, liked this, too. BTW, is it just me or did the underside rear of the China Cargo 747 look all charred and burnt...? (On 2nd view maybe it's just the exhaust? It looked clean-ish as it passed by, then after the belch of exhaust it looked like a BBQ...) Ahhh, Saturday morning minutia...

[@lvelez1999]

We're you flying on 9/11? If so, I'm so glad you all are ok. I realized you get these cool shots because you are a Pilot. Thank you for sharing with the world. May God protect, keep you well and bless you all always, the animals too, in The Name of our Savior, Jesus, I Pray. Amen ✝️

[@mm93mustwin13]

I have a question Lou is the tire smoke coming off the touchdown from the brakes being locked up or just from the tires touching down

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Friction during Tires touching down

[@loub747]

Just smoking due to the force hitting the ground at 150 - 200mph. Locked brakes would be really bad.

[@mm93mustwin13]

@@loub747 that's what I was thinking thanks 👍

[@cheekytrusskot9935]

To bad you couldn't pedal your bike out onto the joint base and get some footage of the air force doing this. Your video content is very good, worth watching.

[@loub747]

Thanks! Next time I might try for some water landing action on Lake Hood.

[@koreandogeater9292]

So cool that u are a pilot I just made a new video😎😎

[@loub747]

Thanks. I'll check it out. Lou

[@johncee853]

Great vid Lou! Don't know if you are into fighters and stuff like that but you might want to check out Mach Loop here on KZbin. It's really good.

[@loub747]

Thanks! Yeah, I've seen the Mach Loop. Such a cool vantage point!

[@chineechik]

When you fly cargo, does the company cater meals or do you have to brown bag?

[@loub747]

The company caters the flight.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

7:55 the newer of Alaska Airlines 2 "Salmon Thirty Salmon" liveries!.........no its not a MAX! 737-800 NG........

[@loub747]

Yeah, cool looking livery on that one. Yep, not a Max

[@goonbelly5841]

I guess there aren't a lot of snakes in Alaska. Maybe you could go looking for brown bears :)

[@loub747]

Yeah, maybe brown bears next time! Not!!

[@arturomansour-hull930]

@@loub747 Go to the game farm to Seattle

[@AcoAegis]

as someone who has experience with both snakes and planes, I bet you could make a killer "snakes on a plane" reaction video lmao reaction videos get mega views!

[@loub747]

Hmmmm, that's an idea. Maybe I'll make a Snakes on a Plane II

[@Pseudochick01]

What is the reason for cargos making a stop to Anchorage? Is it only for refueling?

[@loub747]

Yeah, mostly fueling. While stopped, it’s usually a crew change as well.

[@Pseudochick01]

@@loub747 Thank you! I’m a huge fan of the FlightRadar 24 app, and I always wanted to know why they always make a pitstop there! ✈️

[@loub747]

@@Pseudochick01 yeah, the 747 I fly (-8) can fly around 8 hrs with a full freight load. So ANC is a normal stop for USA (Chicago, New York, Dallas) to Asia. Out of LAX we reduce freight and fly nonstop. About 11 hrs.

[@Pseudochick01]

Thanks! Anyway, I can’t wait to travel again! Damn virus! 😜

[@burmlife9744]

You probably get sick of answering this question but have you ever seen a ufo while up in the sky.

[@loub747]

Nothing really. I wish I could tell you more.....

[@Rya_N33]

I’ve been there you prolly ran into people doing drugs down there 😂

[@loub747]

Lol, not on this trip.