Airline Pilot Answers More Questions About Airplanes (Part 4)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

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[@tammypearson4500]

I always enjoy your videos, Laurie. Chris has such a nice voice, calming. Just what nervous fliers need.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! I agree, and he calms me down when I panic about our teen.

[@tammypearson4500]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Panicking about our children never stops. It's part of being a momma. ❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@tammypearson4500 The other night after storms, I was walking Aullie and saw a white dove (never before here) fly in front of a partial rainbow! Peace!

[@tammypearson4500]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie That had to have been such a beautiful moment! You are so lucky to have witnessed this gift. 💖

[@robinps52]

Thank you for introducing Chris to us Laurie! I’ve enjoyed this series of videos with him; they’re a nice addition to your great tips videos. And it’s comforting to know that the “heavy” reference isn’t related to passengers’ weight. 😂

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Haha

[@aliceadler4569]

Thanks very much Chris for your time. I have been on planes with “rough air” several times and it is not pleasant at all but I stay seated, calm, and buckled seat belt. I always try to thank the pilot(s) if at all possible when getting off the airplane. I wonder if they ever hear people thanking them for the flight. Thanks Laurie!!!

[@jenharvey3397]

One of the reasons I keep my seat belt buckled throughout the flight, unless I am actually getting up to walk to the loo. You never know what could happen and you might not get any warning, so it just makes sense. I also go out of my way to thank all the flight personnel. You are right, I'm betting they hear far more complaints than thanks!

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I've been caught in the restroom when we hit turbulence - that's always interesting! But I never have an open drink so that I don't have to worry about it spilling if we hit it suddenly.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I grip my book really hard during turbulence. Yes, people are so nice to say thanks. Tip: one landing may be done by the co-pilot and not necessarily the captain every flight.

[@stephb3321]

Very interesting video. My husband flies for the USAF and is familiar with some of this. One thing about bird strikes: not sure about other parts of the country, but in our area (Seattle), local and state government is trying to find a location to build a new airport, since SeaTac is almost maxed out in airplane space. Many proposed sites DO NOT want an airport in their areas, partly because of protected wetlands and nesting birds. Flight patterns can disrupt the normal migration of birds, as well as their yearly nesting habits. As my husband learned in a safety class about avian habits, these disruptions can lead to an increase in bird strikes, which can be potentially disastrous over populated areas.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It is so crazy, isn't it? Don't mess with nature. My brother was AF.

[@karenhanten7751]

That explains why flying into Atlanta is always bouncy the last 30-60 minutes. It is like water skiing, everybody skiing on the lake makes for rough water-all the planes coming in and out are creating their own wake/rough air.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes, so much volume means delayed landings too.

[@irishpixierose]

Thank you Laurie and Chris for explaining things to all of us.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Any time!

[@annemacdonald1914]

Laurie, we are following you! This summer we traveled to Connecticut, Scotland, and England.2 large suitcases and 2 carryons . . . NEVER AGAIN! we found you on KZbin and are now carryon and personal item only travelers! Traveled once since then and are still working out the packing process. Packing for winter will be a challenge, will be looking for mor tips for a month away from home! Thanks, for your helpful tips, and please let Chris know we are no longer concerned about turbulence! Fellow Texan!

[@judywelday9387]

These are so great with your pilot husband. Questions and answers that would not come up otherwise. Thanks so much for these and all of your videos!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you like them!

[@donnar.1694]

What’s a wonderful video. You and your husband Chris, are so helpful. This video took some of my fears away. Appreciate his time for helping others learn about situations that can occur while flying. Can’t wait for our flight this summer! Thanks so much 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adamleer1]

Enjoying these pilot answer videos!

[@karenbryant3923]

Laurie, love your very useful videos and it is cool to hear from a pilot as well! Your facial expressions are so entertaining!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

My facial expressions were all over the place on this one. Thanks for watching!

[@jandoherty5299]

Thanks Laurie and Chris. Your videos make me feel more comfortable when I’m flying.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad to hear it!

[@kimmyers9170]

Thanks, Laurie and Chris! These pilot videos are always so interesting.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh good. Thanks Kim!! Again.

[@breadiemercury7676]

This is a great channel you've given me so many tips when having to travel on long haul trips -

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Happy to help! Where will you be flying a long flight to?

[@breadiemercury7676]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie my next one is from the uk t London to Auckland New Zealand via Singapore in January Ive been there before so I know its a long trip but my friends are worth it 😀😀

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@breadiemercury7676 I truly do not think I could stay sane. Hubby wants me to go. What do you do to pass the time?

[@breadiemercury7676]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I slept quite a bit while travelling on the plane 😂 but I have to say if you've not been to NZ you have to go it's an amazingly beautiful country and the people everywhere are the best Although they tend to drive like the Romans on the road 😂 very fast with a bit of pep in their attitude of which surprised me as face to face you'll meet real gentle people I love it 😻

[@moderate9984]

Thank you Laurie, love your videos. Bless. Great video, and information, thank you Chris and Laurie.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you like them!

[@janicew6222]

Thank you for introducing Chris!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Our pleasure!

[@mariaaviles3380]

I love the Pilot videos. Thank you both!🙏

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much!

[@laurieelmendorf3796]

I loved this. Thank you. And thanks to Chris!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So glad!

[@sassysasparilla2922]

Thanks Chris and Laurie (also, hey! : ) Love the pilot videos (and all your other ones : )

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hey, thanks!

[@kimcarroll1129]

Thank you! Always enjoy these as I learn so much. 😁

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So glad!

[@lakb45]

Thank you for asking Chris questions. This nervous flyer appreciates his calm reassurances! Turbulence scares me to death.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I cannot stand turbulence. I keep saying, "It's going to just snap in two." But hopefully crew can find smoother air.

[@kenbrown2808]

it might help to keep in mind that turbulence is like potholes in the road, and just like your car is built to hit potholes, the plane is built to hit turbulence. yes, it's annoying, but the plane can take much worse.

[@lakb45]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I know they look for smoother air and I’m sure find it many, many times.

[@DillyDahlia]

I get very nervous during turbulence too, but I try to keep in mind that when airplanes are built, they are tested way beyond even the worst turbulence. I also remind myself that you never hear of planes breaking apart mid-flight from turbulence.

[@nancyfine1175]

I flew for the first time last year and have watched your channel for a while! I learned about PreCheck from you last year but not soon enough to get it before I flew! I got it in may before I flew to Dallas for Seminar last week! Man what a difference it made! Love your channel for the hacks! Now if there were some hacks for traveling with long formal dresses!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yay, so many people ask me how to pack them with other clothes!

[@sydneybales]

I'm so excited I'm flying for the first time in 6 days! Your videos are so helpful! 😀 ✈️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yay have a great flight!

[@sydneybales]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you

[@somepinkflowers]

Oooow 💕 So informative ‼️ Plus :: I want Chris flying MY plane …. 😀

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You and me both!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

I have a question for a future video though it might not be a pilot question. When an aircraft is in the boarding process, do they have a list of passengers who will be boarding? Or maybe like a seating chart of what seats should be occupied? I’m just curious like for connecting flights (that we are sprinting to 😂) if they know we’re coming? Thanks Laurie!

[@lisaatp]

“… and you need the engine to stay in the air” 😂 Yes! Please! Keep my plane in the air when it is supposed to be!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Haha I was wondering if anyone would catch that.

[@PaoloMeidrano]

Thank you both for answering my question !! Loving all the great content Laurie- and wish we had more pilots like Chris! ✈️✈️✈️

[@DeedeeSammons]

Definitely need the plane to stay in air! Haha. Love you guys! Great video!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Haha thanks!

[@tinalm5ny819]

I have learned so much from your videos Laurie! Please thank Chris for sharing his insight and flying knowledge with us! ❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Will do!

[@elenamarie272]

Thanks Laurie and Chris for all the info! It’s always helpful and beneficial! 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you very much for the video

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You are welcome!

[@teresashelley3863]

Awesome video. 💕 Thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancyfine1175]

How do you get your things when the plane makes an emergency landing like the one yesterday at CLT where the landing gear did not come down? They evacuated the plane down the slides and told them to leave everything! Do they get peoples stuff and take it to the terminal?

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Thanks for all the info Chris

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You bet!

[@juliamallon2948]

Great video!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks!

[@stevebartley628]

When I was a grad student 50 years ago, one of my profs field of study was bird strikes in the engines. Films showing the fan blades shattering were frightening !

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It's amazing how strong the blades are yet fragile.

[@Hootymae]

Wow, such good questions and answers! Thank you Chris. Laurie I love your hair, I don’t know if you’ve just done it OR that I can now watch you-tube on my big screen!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I did-it’s been so humid that it’s probably straight by the end of the video😂

[@lakegirl885]

thank you for these!!! If you do another can you add this topic for your husband to talk about: The importance of staying seated with seat belt fastened for the first 5 minutes and last 8 minutes of a flight. SOOOO many people stand up, try and go the bathroom, open over head bins during this time. I believe the stat is 95% of all serious issues with a plane happen in those two time frames. thanks!!!!

[@sweetcaroline1125]

You are the best.

[@Karli4Sure]

Thanks the term “heavy” makes so much more sense now. I enjoy your videos. And enjoy the two of you together as well 💗❤️. Blessings

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh good! Happy travels!

[@elliejellie22]

Thanks, Chris and Laurie! Very informative!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chcnsac]

Laurie and 👨‍✈️Chris, Thank you so very much for these Q&As . ❤ You have no idea how helpful these are for nervous people like me! Flying this coming weekend to Toronto! Using lots of your tips, Laurie! Have a fantastic and safe 4th of July! 🎉🎆

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You are so welcome!

[@RoxxyVoxxy]

Great explantions from Chris, as always. Thank you both 👍

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks again!

[@KBlue728]

Thanks Laurie and Chris!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You are welcome!

[@shellygoo1968]

Love this ,thank you! The words turbulence or rough air...does not matter to me...I would be white knuckled and FULL of anxiety either way LOL. Looking forward to more vids!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I agree!

[@camilledextraze7104]

Excellent video…as always!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

Love these! Great info, thanks! 💕

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

You are so welcome!

[@condimentxqueen]

great video ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for the visit!

[@yaowsers77]

thanks for the info chris!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you for watching!

[@kathleenperez2650]

These are great videos! Is it true it is safer to fly in winter months than summer months?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I will ask him!

[@kathleenperez2650]

Thanks, I dated a pilot in training years ago and he mentioned winter was better, something to do w the cold air 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kathrynpallister4140]

Thank you for answering our questions!, Laurie and Chris! Why does a flight attendant go into the cockpit if one of the pilots leaves to use the bathroom while in flight? Also, can it be any flight attendant, or are one of them assigned because they have certain skill set? Thanks so much.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh, good one! Thanks!

[@marilynrich]

Love your videos. Hi Chris 👋🏻

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@jenharvey3397]

Very interesting, thank you. You are such a cute couple💗 I'm sure Chris' calm demeanor and matter of fact answers will be very helpful for folks who suffer fear of flying. (Oh, BTW, I ordered that set of fun summer beach earrings you suggested in an earlier video, plus another set by the same company that includes 1 byunch of earrings, 2 purses, 2 necklaces, and 2 bracelets. It's the perfect summer accessory capsule! Such fun!)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I saw that after I bought the set of 16. They’re fun for any event in the summer and for vacation.

[@susanwestfall2051]

I have flown military “hops” which is basically standby on a military plane. It was a great benefit but like commercial standby, you may or may not get on a plane. I recall spending over 24 hours in Guam coming back to Hawaii from Thailand, waiting for a plane with an empty seat. Nothing like watching your leave tick away in the airport!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes so sad! We said goodbye to 7 airplanes when I had a 2 year old, stroller, suitcase and backpack (and not hubby that day).

[@jeep146]

Used to help the ground crews change out the glass when they were damaged by birds. It's multi layered so a bird hitting one isn't going to fly inside the cockpit. They are very heavy to remove and change. Many years ago the story goes they developed glass that could withstand a big bird strike. The company called and set up a demonstration. They had a air cannon set up that would shoot a dead bird into the glass. One small thing they overlooked and that was getting a dead bird. So they sent assistant to a food store to quickly buy a chicken. He comes back and loads the air cannon. After the heads of the company gave their speeches the cannon fired the bird to the glass. The bird went flying thru it as a hot knife in butter. They were shocked as was the audience. The moral of this story is don't use frozen chickens when testing aircraft windshields.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Haha! Too funny

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doreen643]

Excellent video! I'm so happy your husband is willing to be on camera and share his insights and expertise with us. My brother is a United captain and I'm not sure if he would do it. LOL

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

So many of them do not even like speaking on the intercom lol. But ijust want pilots to be prepared and safe.

[@doreen643]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie hehe... I think you are right!

[@kenbrown2808]

remember that turbulence affects the passengers more than it affects the structure of the airplane.

[@judithmartin1970]

Question: I fly often and I get motion sick if I don't take gravol. I just also get very bad ear pain; what can I do to stop that air pain? I only get it when descending! Why is that?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I have heard that earplanes work great. I would talk with your doctor. I squirt saline up my nose or do Nasacort an hour before the flight.

[@jrs2024]

Thank you both!! So cute how your “stage” personalities balance eachother’s. 😊 Curious, realizing airlines’ policies vary…what/who/when is the determining factor for the pilots to turn back to original departure city or nearest airport, when a passenger is initially upset with a flight attendant’s reaction but neither a threat nor nuisance to anyone else? Like from the point of the flight attendant reporting a complaint (not made by any other passenger), what do the pilots need to confirm first from the f.a. before deciding an emergency landing? Thanks.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you; great question!

[@Onaqui1989]

Please let Chris know it is most appreciated having him answer questions! Thanks!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I am so glad! Some travelers find pilot explanations so interesting.

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

When I last traveled years ago, the airplane weighs the checked baggage to see if it was overweight and needed to be charge more for or lightened, but I’ve never seen any airline weigh personal bags or overhead luggage and/or people themselves. If a plane goes down for being too heavy and have “no lift” I always wonder if that’s why.

[@dianaallen3707]

Thanks Laurie! You guys are too cute!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you!

[@mdavis8093]

Thank you Laurie and Chris. I fly a lot but the answers to these questions have been so helpful, solving some of the mysteries of flying. It’s a great series of videos. Thanks to Chris’ employer (Houston based airline; wink, wink) for probably having to approve him appearing and answering our questions.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! Some travelers find pilot life information so interesting. His airline does not have to approve any of his answers thankfully.

[@shellykzookzoo5922]

I don’t mind turbulence and just figure it is part of flying. I keep my seat belt on unless I visit the bathroom because you can have turbulence at anytime. My last flights, from Grand Rapids to Dallas we were told we were going through some rough turbulence and the seatbelt sign would be on most of the flight. I did not think it was that bad. Flying from Dallas to Sydney Australia we had a patch of turbulence that was very impressive but never had the seatbelt sign put on or an announcement but found out later we flew over a tropical cyclone. Anyway I think the turbulence just addsto the adventure of flying.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wow, yes kind of subjective to the pilots.

[@abkeener81]

I have a question. Though I'm not entirely sure it's something Chris (I hope I spelled his name right) will answer. I personally haven't flown since 2009 or 2010. Since then I've had Achilles heel spurs removed from my right heel. And my understanding is that two surgical steel soft tissue anchors are holding that together. It doesn't impact my ability to walk. But I'm fairly certain that TSA won't like me. LOL. I'll likely trigger those alarms. What tips do you have for this? And as it relates to meds and stuff ... I don't think I ever traveled with them (I have bipolar) anywhere but my personal item bag. Thanks for the pro tip about change of clothes.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi Andrew-this video may help: bit.ly/DisabilityTSALine and also the walk-through may help too: bit.ly/HowToTSALine For me, it is not bad if you make the alarm go off; it just means to add 5-15 mins to your arrival time. And have so much fun again!

[@abkeener81]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Gotcha. Thanks ☺️. I’m not averse to making the alarms go off either. It is what it is. But that helps. Especially since the airport I typically fly in and out of is IAD. I live in Reston, Virginia.

[@PilotFlo]

"You need engines to stay in the air." Should be a shirt.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

bwahahaha yes because, "Let's talk about airplanes" is already done lol. He could talk about them to a brick wall in a good way.

[@renferal5290]

Can your husband be the pilot on my flight to the UK? LOL

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Seriously! But then I cannot grip his arm!

[@renferal5290]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie There is that. I did one time grip the arm of a stranger when the turbulence was bad.

[@suewolf3279]

I disagree. Hot water will contain more dissolved minerals from your pipes. Boiled water is the only way to be sure your water is safe, and you're never going to get boiled water on an airplane.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh really? Thanks for sharing.

[@Cheffy9111]

Speaking english is interesting

[@JohnPolchin-bj4sn]

Do not get up unnecessary only for restroom!

[@P0WSEETr]

Has a trip ever been ruined because there were no seats available?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Almost! We waited until the day of to fly to a cruise port. My mom ended up buying his ticket last minute💕 He was the only one flying standby that day. In the past we had always gotten there the day before.

[@P0WSEETr]

@Travel Tips by Laurie I don't ever buy a ticket 😆 if I can't make it standby, I don't go

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@P0WSEETr sounds like a cheap pilot lol

[@P0WSEETr]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie 🤣

[@betsywalsh2228]

When flying a long haul flight overnight do the pilots take turns sleeping? Would if one is sleeping and the other accidentally falls asleep at the same time? Who is minding the store? YIKES!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Great question I will add to the next one, but yes they take turns and they nap the day of the flight.

[@Maimitti]

love your vids (though I am french ) but find it a bit odd you pulling faces all the time - a bit histerical ..

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I noticed that too-I didn’t realize I was googling my eyes so wide and squinting and all that.

[@sweetcaroline1125]

Laurie, you look like you have lost weight.

[@10aemery]

A great dress to wear with compression leggings when flying or anytime is NuuMuu. A small company, owned by women in Bellingham Washington. I love them, wear them everyday! Great for travel because they never wrinkle!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for the info! Those look very comfortable.