Aircrew secret "sign" language - Explained!

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What are those "Dings" and "Dongs" that you can hear in the aircraft cabin from time to time during flight? Are they completely random or do they actually have a deeper meaning?
In this episode I will give you BOTH the technical description and the deeper meaning behind SOME of the signals you might hear.
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[@nelew6454]

I remember only one PA, it was an unexpected one because the captain had already done his communication before the flight, we had the pushback, taxi and were now queuing before takeoff. Suddenly this unexpected PA, I have to add this happened many years ago, but I will never forget the enthusiasm in the captain's voice. : "This is your captain again, look to the right, it's Concorde taking off!!". Wooow... What a sight! And by far the shortest but most exciting PA I ever experienced!

[@artemkras]

I love these navigation light pillows, placed in the correct corners of your sofa )))

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha!

[@zafh8646]

@@MentourPilot hi

[@LouiseFranksArt]

Yes! I thought that's what was going on LOL

[@NeonBeeCat]

I guess I want the only one who noticed

[@DPNP-ls7ro]

FAA was concerned about the way he flies his couch now and then with the incorrect pillow beacons 😴

[@sallywarner7878]

I always appreciate the "welcome aboard" message from the captain. Makes me feel better when they I hear someone at the controls who sounds stable and not inebriated. BTW - I think that sweet pup may have gotten into the benedryl.

[@JL16061980]

Molly is delicious... she steals the videos. He has another similar... I forgot her name... they are both adorable x

[@ron2278]

I can't get enough of these "behind the scenes" videos! Thank you for making me a smarter passenger.

[@__-fm5qv]

I always love hearing the captains address at the beginning of a flight! Firstly, its generally reassuring to hear from the man/woman in charge of the flight, it gives the impression of an orderly chain of command and thats comforting. And secondly it always builds the anticipation of "oh here we go!" before take off, really adds to the experience of flight, its sort of like the go/no-go poll at the start of a rocket launch in that sense (and also why I like checklists...).

[@Beastgrows]

It's more reassuring to me when the pilot is a man. It just is, I don't know why? 😕

[@mightyocelot]

@@Beastgrows Wow. Sexist much?

[@the.abhiram.r]

@@Beastgrowsyeah that's a huge problem man

[@lokidoki471]

@@Beastgrows It might be just because you find male voices more calming, doesn't mean you're sexist or anything.

[@natty4316]

@@the.abhiram.r no it isn’t, if your pilot is a white Anglo-Saxon man you’re in good hands

[@alphaomega3499]

Terrain, terrain, whoop whoop, pull up pull up. Thats a sign that you are going to land VERY soon.

[@globalautobahn1132]

On a number of occasions I’ve been sitting close enough to the cockpit to hear the “Sink Rate, whoop whoop” alarm go off on approaches. Always a little unsettling to hear that. Apparently not all airports or approaches are loaded into the system...

[@allahspreadshate6486]

I always hear that sound as the aircraft's computer desperately crying out "Terror! Terror!" as it knows it's about to die badly...

[@mikegirard4388]

Flew quite a bit on a King Air my company leased years ago. They had 2 pilots so no chance to sit up front. But could sit 5’ away and watch operations. Always remember hearing “minimums, minimums” on final. I believe that was calling out the decision point for runway visibility on ILS approach. Was interesting taxiing behind a 777 a couple times at Chicago o hare

[@seraphina985]

@@mikegirard4388 Indeed that callout is the pilot monitoring informing the pilot flying it's time to make the final decision. The response should either be something like "Landing", "Continue" or "Go around" the former confirms the intention to continue the approach, the latter indicates the intention to abort the approach. These calls are also used for non-precision approaches though the MDA (Minimum Descent Altitude) is typically even than the DA (Decision Altitude) used for CAT II ILS approaches. They will generally come even later for a CAT II or CAT III ILS approach for an aircraft so equipped though this being due to aircraft equipped to follow a CAT II/III ILS must include a radar altimeter thus this DH (Decision Height) is based on actual height above the terrain or structures with a rather small margin of error too. Pressure altitude above mean sea level which is completely ignorant of the height of actual terrain or structural hazards below and even that with a larger margin of error so non-precision approaches or those with only basic CAT I ILS support either on the part of the airport or the aircraft have to build in larger safety margins.

[@losangeles2oo7]

And fast

[@beenaplumber8379]

You should really work with one of those programs that helps people overcome their phobia of flying. You have so much experience with the kinds of questions and concerns they have, and through these videos you've done so much research and found truly calming (yet 100% truthful) answers. You're a great teacher, and a calm presenter. You have the perfect skill set. Phobias can be crippling, and you are uniquely positioned. Just a suggestion.

[@BuzzSargent]

When I was a kid. The TWA captain brought me up to the cabin in Boston on the 707 and pined the TWA Wings on me. I was so proud of these little wings. Miss days like that.

[@brown-eyedman4040]

When I was a kid the pilot of the Lockheed Constellation brought me to the cabin and gave me wings!

[@gavinvalentino6002]

Did he ask you if you liked gladiator movies?

[@BuzzSargent]

@@gavinvalentino6002 It was 1967. I don't remember any gladiator movies & there were no inflight movies.

[@virginiaviola5097]

It’s sad that those things can’t happen anymore. My son was 7, on his first flight and scared, with his aviation nut mother..so kept him interested and distracted, explained every little thing to him, the wings, flaps, ailerons, engines etc..the stewardess saw how interested he was, and asked him if he would like to come up and see the cockpit, and took him up, and the pilots had him there for about ten minutes and gave him wings, and a certificate. After we landed, a middle-aged man in the seat in front turned around and said that he had flown hundreds of times before, and he had never had a more enjoyable or instructive flight...and that it had really made him appreciate just how magical jets and flying really is...that was unexpected, and funny. Unfortunately the world we live in today precludes children from having access to these kind of adventures.

[@connielallen8545]

Pinning on wings is a thing of the past because of the tide pod eating, stick pins in your eyes kind of kids we have today.

[@hergi-tp9ve]

Why is there a pilot explaining some pilot terms in a sleeping dog video?

[@DarthAwar]

Indeed!!!

[@prof.heinous191]

Let sleeping dogs lie...

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

He's in the way and distracting

[@6teezkid]

JD JD - Doesn’t take much to get on your nerves. Relax and listen to pilot or bug out.

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

@@6teezkid it was a joke dummy, im an aircraft mechanic i listen to pilots allllll day

[@antoniomaglione4101]

As a passenger - thank you Mentour Pilot for this video. Along the years I had ways to understand by myself the in-flight signalling (especially the no-smoking, which was intriguing to me), but your video is truly fully explanatory. On a totally unrelated matter - I believe the entire airline industry should be grateful to your online mentoring, which is IMO of inspiration to many future pilots to enter the flying career.

[@jamesf791]

Thank you for explaining this. I'm a pushback driver and I have family members and friends are always confused what we do. Not to mention what wing walkers are meant. Stay safe, and consider yourself having a new subscriber

[@Gunsandjewels]

Envy. Would like to be that!

[@maureen14]

For someone who's never flown in her life and is absolutely terrified to fly, I find your channel fascinating! ✈

[@MrMajsterixx]

i bet you already heard this but think about it statisticaly, its much dangerous to board a car than to board a plane. i flew like 10 times in my life and iam still terified.

[@ihateusernamesgrrr]

Fear is natural, humans aren't meant to have their feet off the ground. It's the people who have no fear of flying or heights that are weird on a genetic level, because our natural fears are there to raise our chances of survival going back millions of years. But like everybody says you're many multiple times more likely to get seriously hurt every time you get in a car than a plane. I use to fly on what I use to call kamakazi planes every 2 weeks between my parents towns for a few years when I was a kid and it was a pretty funny combination of natural fear and excitement because the body feels like what you're doing is going to kill you and those situations are a pretty fun adrenaline dump. I called them kamakazi planes because they were tiny little planes that the pilots often approached the airfield near vertical coming in to land then they'd level out late. Also the kamakazi flights you feel every little bump in the sky, it's pretty hilarious. Not at all like the bigger aircraft like the 737 and up, those big boys slice through the sky like a hot knife through butter. If like me you get use to the small planes then when you fly in the big boys it's so boring because they're crazy smooth in comparison, also depending on the airline they are sometimes more cramped for space which sucks. But yeh the big planes that look more scary are way calmer and more chill if you don't like the b b b b b b b bumps in the small planes lol.

[@828enigma6]

I felt safer in small planes, as the small planes can land in a small pasture at 55 mph or less. A big jet, small pastures are a no go. Even a large pasture is marginal, and landing speed is 170to 190 mph. A crash at 55mph should be survivable, 190mph, not so much. I've flown 2-3 times in the last 5tears. It does,with me at least, gets easier with practice, but still do not like it.

[@familiecole]

@@MrMajsterixx The level of fear amongst those who experience an airplane accident is an order of magnitude more severe and longer lasting than any car accident, I would suggest.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Nuthin to be afraid of. Get out there and explore the world! You’ll love it 😊

[@NetAndyCz]

This explains a lot, I always wondered why they are turning the no smoking sign on and off when there is no smoking allowed in the plane at any time and it is for the (secret) communication of pilots and the crew. That is pretty neat.

[@officerahmo]

I always thought there was a second meaning for it, but couldnt put my finger on what it was.. I guess now I know.

[@BF1GUN]

The dog is like "Wake me when you're finished"

[@windbreaker57]

Anyone else saw the doggie's thought bubble, "Yeah, heard all that on rehearsal. No doggie stuff here. Wake me up when he tells you anything about how we fly in the cargo hold. Now, that's interesting!"

[@FluffyPetal84]

Didnt even noticed the dog lol

[@thestorydude787]

Is more like: Wake me up, before you go, go.

[@bradleymomoh198]

I'm as bored as the dog right now... Just get to the point already.

[@B-ch6uk]

He's so boring. I fell asleep too.

[@charmainedarwil6232]

I love this I always wonder what each ding means and especially when you have a pilot that does not communicate with their passengers. It always make me feel safe when the pilot keeps us updated

[@budyeddi5814]

It's sad that the cockpit has become so off limits due to terrorism. I remember back in the late 90s on the way to Germany (via Atlanta to Switzerland) on a SwissAir 747 Combi- it was no big deal for us to go into the cockpit and talk with the pilots mid flight :) They actually called us up as we were crossing Paris. The Captain even pointed out Eiffel tower 👍👌 Growing up as an aviation NUT, Dad would always inform the flight attendants who would then arrange the now(then) routine mid-flight cockpit visits

[@donaldmason4959]

I've been invited into the Cockpit to watch the Sun rising in the West whilst flying over the North Pole in a Air New Zealand B747 (LHR-LAX) back in the 90's. See also the landing I video'd going into Hong Kong from the cockpit of a Qantas B747 400 back in the 90's on my KZbin page.

[@budyeddi5814]

@@donaldmason4959 one thing I really miss about the 90s :) I'll bet it was an amazing view that you'll never forget

[@Cissy2cute]

I would LOVE to see the cockpit. Back in the day sometimes if it was your birthday you were given a tour of the cockpit and talk to the pilots. Or kids sometimes were taken there so they could have a look around. I can remember when there was just a curtain between the front seats and the cockpit. Such a shame how dangerous the world has become. :(

[@Cissy2cute]

David Mason - Wow that must have been an unforgettable sight. You were so lucky!

[@shikkithefirst5393]

I never got to see the cockpit, but i'm so jalours of people that were able to! My mom has been in the cockpit multiple times

[@PatagonianFoodbat]

Finally, been waiting for a long time for some pilot to explain this. Thanks Mentour.

[@MentourPilot]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@tunderhed]

Look at that angel sleeping next to you!

[@jamesjacocks6221]

FrenchFruits, do you feel this is cheating? Adorable.

[@EinkOLED]

It looks like a cloud

[@zoperxplex]

Ahhhhhh. You don't seem to realize that is part of his secret scheme to draw viewers to his channel.

[@seandones1943]

So CUTE

[@terryboyer1342]

FF It's totally bored!

[@kimtatami6559]

I was a retrieval doctor with the RFDS in Aus and we were in constant communication via headsets with pilot. It's a very small crew and I got so used to the pilot discussing every single thing to us that I took it for granted and really missed hearing constant input from pilots in a commercial flight

[@sallyshort7255]

I’ve been watching several videos from you and 74 Gear recently. Two days ago while on a plane from Detroit to Chicago, the young lady next to me was very new to flying. I think she said it was her fifth flight, and first time was only a few weeks ago. One of chimes sounded, and she asked me what it meant. After so many videos, I was able to tell her that sometimes it’s because the flight deck needs to talk to the flight attendant 🤓

[@stonestreaker]

Interesting how the captain's welcome aboard establishes their voice for emergencies. Very subtle.

[@MentourPilot]

Yes,

[@worldwide8553]

If theres an incident and I am told to evacuate over the P.A I don't really care who's voice I hear...

[@jf3570]

Might be wise to familiarize yourself with the crew's voices. Then you'll know when it's really an emergency, or when some bratty passenger on the airplane discovers the code to switch the handset's microphone to the cabin P.A. system.

[@blakebedford-palmer6676]

It didnt look like a code is needed for that, there was a big button

[@CursesTremble]

well trust me, it is intended to work considering two important facts are fullfilled: 1. captains welcoming PA is heard properly and he/she is not mumbling like a toddler 2. passengers are actually listening trust me 90% of the times one of these are not spot on, especially the passenger listening one, as the cpt welcoming PA is made during boarding or right after, most of the people are preoccupied by doing something else, not to mention if they don't speak the language spoken

[@cryogeneric]

Right, "orange light", get the plunger!

[@Tod_oMal]

Hahaha, I was thinking exactly the same!!!

[@norman7179]

Orange light, out of toilet paper !

[@oddgamer1459]

Most of the time its ppl stuck , or dont know where the lock is 🤣

[@MJK1965]

Yep. LOL

[@nminenko]

@@oddgamer1459 Or mix up the cabin attendant call button and the toilet flush button!

[@Da_Evil_Chicken]

That "Ding-Dong" is the doorbell of the aircraft, because the pilot ordered a pizza.

[@msr1116]

Or the Avon Lady delivering an order of bath oil.

[@imabrokebeebidiot7741]

LOL, I have seen does blue button before at the passenger cabin, but I have not used any of these buttons for the passenger because I don't really needed that blue button but I only used the spot light button for reading books only and close the window by pushed the button and the window will become darker blue window....

[@KeiranPearce]

Very interesting. As a civilian with an interest in aviation I’ve learnt loads from your videos, thank you and keep them coming

[@pauljordan4452]

You will bow down to the Almighty Bunghole! 🙂

[@KeiranPearce]

@@pauljordan4452 Nehehehe

[@richtrost2676]

Check that dog to make sure it's breathing LOL!

[@MentourPilot]

She was breathing

[@Slyze33]

The dog doesn't care at all xD

[@Tod_oMal]

I was watching her belly and it was not moving at all. I am used to see my cats belly moving quite heavily... ;)

[@c0ldw1nd27]

Patxi is a female? In the basque country, Patxi is a men name :D

[@trentbradshaw1834]

Rich Trost

[@maryelizabeth1808]

Great video Petter. Very interesting content. Love the behind the scenes information. When I was 16 I wanted to be an airline stewardess but my dreams were quashed because I did not meet the minimum 5 foot 2 height requirement, I am 5 foot tall. I went on to become a Registered Nurse and have a good career. I still am fascinated with aviation and have been enjoying your videos immensely. I love the teaching and encouragement you are providing for both student and professional pilots. I know that you put a lot of hard work and effort into these videos and it is appreciated. Thanks for all you do!

[@maryelizabeth6082]

Mary Elizabeth i

[@BeckVMH]

The stuffed “sleeping puppy” prop is a really nice addition.

[@sukisukilong]

Just found your channel earlier today. Really enjoy your content! Btw, your passed out dog is adorable. 💕

[@xav8tr974]

I'm glad to have learnt something that I always wondered about every time I flew as a passenger. Thanks Mentour Pilot !

[@danettewelborn5577]

Learnt is not a word

[@maxxdahl6062]

@@danettewelborn5577 Yes, it actually is.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I learn so much from every video or yours. It amazes me how very much you know, even about every part of an aircraft, it has really increased my confidence in commercial pilots.

[@bluebearmagazine]

The sleepy pup on the couch both startled me and melted my heart at first

[@humanandroid8099]

So far I noticed on german airlines, No Smoking and Fasten Belts always light together and there are at least two chimes: "Ready for push-back/taxi" and "Ready for take-off".

[@mitchcapeed9861]

Same here in India.

[@monicamccarthy3932]

Thank you, Mentour Pilot, for educating us. Your videos are amazing. You are an excellent pilot and an excellent teacher.

[@ajlisknillat]

Thanks for explaining, Have seen many of your videos, I'm a nervous flyer but it makes me confident realising that you guys are so professional. Also I love your dog! Wish i could fly with you and have your dog as my seat neighbour lol. Thanks and happy new year =)

[@sinanuygur5273]

You are one of the coolest aviation channels on youtube, not only that your throughout explanations provide confidence and relief for the skeptic passengers of air traffic.

[@Mr.Magnetix]

13:26 "all the dings are due to safety" Me pressing the call attend button because I want a snickers bar: 👁️👅👁️

[@NoNameBAM]

Requiring a Snickers bar - for your safety 👁️👄👁️

[@Bad_CAT_itude3408]

Love how your sofa pillows are arranged port and starboard. Clever. ;)

[@Gigi-vq7xs]

Great video! Gives more knowledge to frequent flier. Thank you.

[@deandanielson8074]

I've fly in hundreds and hundreds of flights but did not know the systems for signals was so comprehensive. Thanks for explaining so clearly.

[@anthonyjones7848]

Very informative. I'm a nervous flyer so looking at these type of videos before I fly relaxes me. BTW- the dog being asleep during this presentation is priceless

[@rashaad3717]

My heart always beats faster when I hear those dings. I start thinking...oh damn this is it!

[@GearGrinder1133]

Usually if a passenger makes it ding it's because they need something or would like something

[@lukebattersby9179]

Yeah I have this problem too. This video will help that misconception.

[@PunchYourHeadOff]

Same cuz

[@the_bottomfragger]

Not for me, I have perfect pitch so I figured out the meanings years ago :)

[@Jdtackett0226]

I’m with you. I’m thinking “is that code to tell the attendants that in one minute they will say BRACE FOR IMPACT “

[@jwchavez]

Speaking as a mexican passenger i can say (from what i'd seen) that in México pilots and crew use a combo of this ding/dongs and lights procedures as well as some kind of PA's dialogues. Example (with translation): (Captain): "Tripulación armar toboganes, Cross-check" (Cabin crew, please arm emergency ramps, cross-check)" (Crew): "Toboganes armados, cross check realizado" (Emergency ramps armed, cross check done). (Captain): "Tripulación, próximos a despegar" (Cabin crew, we are almost ready to takeoff) Later... while climbing (Captain): "Tripulación pasando 10,000 pies" (Cabin crew, we're passing 10,000 feet) And so on for the descend... Thanks a lot for your info, a great video as always, regards to the first officer sleeping by you.

[@zachburke8906]

jwchavez all I know is I wanna get on this 10,000 pie airline

[@everyhandletaken]

I love that the 'no smoking' status forms part of the communication, that is incredibly resourceful thinking (whoever came up with that idea).

[@TridentCapital]

As a fearful flyer, I am always looking for signs that everything is normal. Are there any special signals that the crew uses to say something is not right? Or do they use the same routine "Hey, call the cockpit' signals?" I always worry when I hear dings or see the flight attendants on the phone that the pilot is informing them of some problem or emergency.

[@SW-kr9fl]

I don’t think I even wanna know the special signs something is wrong

[@StringerNews1]

Reminds me of being in department stores many years ago ('60s-'70s) and hearing doorbell-like chimes from time to time. Later on I learned that they were used to call managers or security to the sales floor. The number of chimes and patterns (hi-lo or lo-hi) told what part of the store and who was needed.

[@Rx7man]

A store I worked at had a special "person" they'd call to a section for security.. "Dana Harrington to Aisle 4".. No person was named Dana Harrington

[@mikoto7693]

Oh we had something like that in the supermarket store that I worked at. For us, the intercom announcement that said “Can Mary Rose report to checkouts.” Is basically the equivalent of a Mayday. It means that something violent, dangerous or a shoplifter is happening and all available staff rush to checkouts to assist in the situation. Obviously if Mary Rose to the store entrance or aisle number signals where the emergency is happening. It happened about four or five times during the decade I worked there. But each time, physical force was never needed. What the real purpose of having all available staff go there was intimidation. A shoplifter has been caught and is threatening to fight their way out and generally very angry. What we would do is totally surround the suspect so he has very few options. He can’t escape, the police are coming and if he attacks a staff member he’s badly outnumbered and we’ll then dogpile him. Fortunately we never had to actually use force while I was employed there. The shoplifter has always been sufficiently intimidated into giving up and wait for the police. It was similar to the the hospital I once worked at. An intercom message saying “Will Dr Stork please report to ward 13.” Is basically telling the relevant doctors to get there as soon as they can because there’s a dangerous complication during a woman giving birth. There were others like Dr Firestone or something along those lines to report that there’s a fire in that location. Again there are many other codes, that I can’t remember them all. Including one to inform the medical staff that a patient has gone into cardiac arrest and the crash team is needed fast.

[@markchip1]

"Release the Krabin Krew!!!" "Aye-aye, Cap'n!"

[@davidf.5633]

Really like your channel and appreciate all these informations and the good attitude in which you explain all those little details i'be been wondering about since I am into flying. Thanks for your effort.

[@madzdiaries3757]

Such a an educational video for a passenger like me who has been always curious about the sounds and signals that the airplaine has. Thank you! 😊

[@LauraCroft1287]

The co-pilot is taking the most angelic nap everrrr! I love it!

[@nataliacodreanu4904]

Thank you for the explanation, because I was always scared when I heard that sounds, now I know that it is absolutely normal. Thanks!

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

"If you hear "ding dong" that means the pilot has lost control of the plane and you need to pray!!

[@jwcfive7999]

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP wrong, it indicates a nuclear war

[@gullygully69]

This is really interesting. I guess this is answered on “the list of other things”, but one thing I hear often is like a “clear for takeoff” double (or maybe treble) ding over the PA. you talk about company specifics, but that one seems fairly standard

[@mooney228]

The aptly marked 'port' & 'starboard' on the sofa is a very nice touch. Great content also

[@jedliczosnek]

This video has made me wonder: why there is no camera for pilots to see what's happening in the cabin?

[@MentourPilot]

Some airlines have that. This system would still be required though

[@jedliczosnek]

Mentour Pilot Thank you for the answer! 😀

[@anticosmopolitan]

Same question as I wanted to ask! In addition to webcams a few microphones could also be installed, so that the pilots may hear the applause after a good landing :) Come on, industry, this is 2018, it can't be too hard to get all of this done!

[@TonyP9279]

I think most planes have a camera to show who's outside of the cockpit door. I don't know if it's strictly U.S. airlines or if it's being deployed worldwide.

[@TonyP9279]

I believe Captain Joe said he can hear the applause as well as babies crying. The cockpit door is not sound-proof.

[@stevendeleglise8301]

In case someone was wondering, the scenery at 10:30 is above the french/italian border, oriented West, filming Savoie county and some of its ski resorts (summer time). Just a bit south of Val Thorens, which we see in the end, if you know that big one. :) Could you confirm Mentour?:D

[@adjusted-bunny]

That uniform looks so real! Hat off to that costume rental. Sometimes I go as an astronaut.

[@mctbuilds8980]

You has helped me get over fear I have been on 24 planes in a 9 month period 15 hour flights thank you brother

[@alikhokar]

Always wanted to figure out what these three lights and the dings mean. Perfect. This makes me happy :)

[@gatoulis01]

Love the dawgy sleeping in the background!

[@jessicamilestone4026]

Thank you for another very interesting video Captain. Hope you're well

[@andrewjames889]

I really like the sound. For some reason I get so relaxed when I hear it

[@Liju_582]

I hope aircraft manufacturers never change that sound.. Cause i love that sound

[@leondorrenberg7083]

Liju R i want my car to make that sound. Its similar but not as soft

[@Username-ww2cd]

On an Airbus, when the cabin crew types in the code, we get a memo on the ECAM that says CABIN READY

[@Celna525]

I'd say I've flown frequently enough in my life since I was child that I've catched on to some of these dings. I haven't known for sure what they were, but I have noticed that the cabin crew start doing some stuff after certain dings. I fly about 4 long haul flights a year now, as I study abroad, and I have definitely noticed that after the first ding after take of that the cabin crew can move :) This was interesting. Thank you!

[@eileenpayne3446]

Great video. As a nervous flyer I appreciate you explaining this. I jump every time a bell rings. Thank you.

[@mathewmclean9128]

Thank you! I was actually just about to ask what these meant but somebody beat me to the punch. Thank you once again for another great very educational and informative video.

[@MentourPilot]

Thank you for watching!!

[@susanmandeville693]

Very good info! After flying for so many years, it's good to know! Glad little doggie moved his paw....

[@diosdadocruz2594]

That dog must be dead, isn’t it pilot!!!?

[@thomasdoctersvanleeuwen6476]

Great! I've always been curious about this, so thank you.✌🏼

[@TheRealCoyote]

I just stepped of off a 737-800 so it was quite fun to get explanations to all those (familiar) dings n' dongs while it is still fresh in my head. Sometimes wondered how exactly they work. Great content as always. I fly a lot in the nordics and often wonder if I've been flown by Mentour pilot! Ps. Cute little co-pilot you have there. All the scratches from a frequent flier.

[@gheorghepetrovan3946]

Hi Peter, another awesome video. Recentley I've experienced an delayed due to a techinical issue on a 737-800. There was an issue with the front door of the plane (tha cabine crew couldn't anymore fully open or close it). This caused the flight to be delayed 8h (local tehnicians couldn't fix the issue, so the airline flown some techs from Italy). What issues have you encountered during your years of experience (at some point you've mentioned about flaps issue). And another possible idea for a podcast (it's actualley related with this incident). Since the delayed took that much, a lot of people canceled/shifted to different flights. At the time of the departure only 30-40% remained. The flight attendant asked 5 passengers to volunteer to move in the back rows of the plane (for the balance of the aircraft). Nowdays airlines either you pay to reserve your wanted seat or wait for the random assigned ones. If you could approach in a future podcast. Also, do you guys also give instructions to the baggage handlers how/where to load them (saw flights that they we're having only one cart of luggage, others with 3-4 carts of luggages). Keep up the good work!

[@duckfan2448]

Great video and content! I've always wondered this. Also I've also heard sometimes when there's turbulence the cabin crew will decide not to serve hot beverages who generally makes that decision is it the flight crew or the cabin crew?

[@michaelcook3985]

I used to be a flight attendant, its amazing what people don't know. I was amazed when I learned about these things! I noticed the video features the Airbus. I was trained for the A320 and Boeing 727.

[@desertpair2]

Consistently excellent material, and great presentation! Bravo.

[@EdwinvandenAkker]

3:17 Last week I flew from Spain to The Netherlands. I ordered a snack that needed to be warmed up. One of the flight attendants rang the _"bell"_ and pointed at her nose with her index finger. Clearly communicating with her colleague in the front. About 10 minutes later my snack arrived. Later I walked to the lavatory. It was very noisy. The flight attendant looked at me. I pointed at my nose... we had a good laugh... and I continued my business. I must say, it is very efficient to communicate that way. And way better than yelling or running through the cabin!

[@Enispecialist]

Great video Petter, I've always wondered what the orange light was for. I also didn't know the passenger call was segmented into zones. I have noticed on the airline that I frequently fly on in the US uses two chimes in turbulence to notify the flight attendants to take their seats. Do you have a similar signal?

[@MentourPilot]

No, we just switch on the seatbelt sign for that. If it is severe, I use the OA and tell the cabincrew to return to their seats.

[@jamesinhamptonroads]

Three chimes used to mean sit where you are (even in the aisle) and hold on to the cart at EAL

[@peterf.229]

Southwest Air uses the two chimes for the seatbelt sign. I know this from flying PHX to SAN a lot. There is a lot of turbulence over Western Arizona in summer.

[@mapzhmarzate174]

Don't know why but It feels so good whenever he says "... back"!!

[@rogiermaas]

I like the pillows, you have an eye for details, Mentour!

[@152drake164]

I love these 'ding's and 'dong's so much that I use them on my phone as notification sounds. :D

[@jf3570]

...And cabin crew probably hate you when your phone keeps dinging those specific tones during a flight

[@152drake164]

@@jf3570 The phone will be on Airplane mode by the time I enter the plane. 😉

[@565656gooner]

@@jf3570 no

[@colnbowles1625]

Love the ‘port’ and ‘starboard’ cushions.

[@JohnAckerman93]

So interesting. I recently went to Aruba back in July, and I have wondered what the chimes mean when we were on the plane. Thank you for such an amazing explanation

[@northfulton92]

Thank you for this information. I was wondering what the sounds meant. That was a very informative video!! 👏🏾

[@clarestubbs9303]

"Step up to red alert!" "Are you sure, Sir? It does mean changing the bulb!" 😂😂😂😂

[@kicikici5]

I was always curious about what this 'encrypted' sound means, now I know, thank you very much for the video.

[@MentourPilot]

Excellent! I’m happy you liked it!

[@WilliamDavidKirbyUK]

Thanks Petter for the continuing output that you you are able to share. It's very interesting and informative, so please kpeep it goimg. Especiall y what you said abot breaking down problems into parts

[@SamSam-ip7pj]

you explain everything so perfect, your amazing, and I love your puppy

[@estelamikuleviciute2489]

That explains why sometimes the no smoking sign goes off , i always was so confused

[@Showing_the_car_]

Thanks for the explanation. I often hear a double "Ding Dong" (I think) when we are on final approach - is that a thing?

[@MentourPilot]

Probably the cabincrew in the back calling cabin secure forward.

[@andrewsmith2404]

I love your channel Petter, so informative, thanks.

[@harry2928]

..........yes once Again, Thank you Captain Petter for the kind of enlightenment commercial passengers never had in the 1970s or '80s. USEFully informative. Go Captain Petter. Worthwhile viewing.

[@glennquagmire3258]

I have always wondered what the "Dings" meant and why the "no smoking" sign would go on and off. Good video. I enjoy your videos. They are very informative and make this flyer more comfortable in the air.

[@kNo1bdy]

Aren’t you a pilot?

[@kaziu312]

He made the port and starboard pillows!

[@sandigalloway3871]

It’s been so long since I was a F/A....lots of changes. Enjoying all of your videos!

[@PeopleCallMeCraig]

Ah! I've always been curious about this system. Thank you!

[@stronzer59]

Dogs heard this story a thousand times already, waiting for walkies command lol

[@NickWilmans]

As always, hope you do it absolutely fantastic. If a dog could talk like a parrot.

[@subbywan1422]

That's 2 dings and a green light

[@gauravshukla5806]

Watched the dog whole time to make sure its breathing. Now watching video again for the information LOL!!

[@philippephilippe.mathers4259]

Wow this is something I have always wondered about, thanks for answering my question!

[@marktwain368]

Well done, Captain. This makes flying more comfortable.

[@HUNTERSYT1]

Flew from Prestwick to Palma on Thursday morning with your airline. I know you don't name them publically so I won't either. Wasn't happy when the captain welcomed us and it wasn't yourself. Hahaha.

[@1blisslife]

Hunter EDC but I'm sure you were happy to at least get to your destination! LoL

[@jimgemmell2831]

Think your co-pilot beside you is starting to get more comments than you. Soon have her own fan club! lol

[@MentourPilot]

And this is a new one!! Molly!

[@jimgemmell2831]

Lol....

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha!

[@071949]

@@MentourPilot Molly needs a collar w/ 3 gold bars...

[@jimgemmell2831]

Lol....good idea Roger... 😎

[@philsspace69]

A friend that formerly worked for a travel agency once told me that you don't want to hear three dings in a row... So that is what I always listen for... Haven't heard it yet. :-p

[@Camerenreynolds]

Thanks for the information. Very informative and detailed. Plus you have a very cute dog👍