Debunking 7 Airline Pilot Myths

[@danielkantor5693]

Are pilots always gone? My dream is to become a commercial airline pilot but I'm scared of never having a family or giving up lifting weights..

[@josepheverson7917]

Hey man!! If you live in base you can have 15-18 days at home per month! It’s pretty great!! Also.. lifting on the road is a big commitment but it’s totally doable. There will be some days where you work into your extension and pull a really long workday and can’t get the lift in but it’s fairly doable consistently. I lift almost every overnight. Sometimes I have to take a Lyft to a larger gym for leg day but I manage to get it in.

[@danielkantor5693]

@josepheverson7917 Hey, thanks for the insight! I know to become a pilot, there is a lot of studying (I study a lot for math classes in college to get an A) is that level of difficulty compared to flight school..? (I'm not a lazy person just curious).

[@aleksasimanic2368]

Bro there are domestic airlines where ur home every night

[@Belbivdevoe]

You can always get a lift in! And it's best to have 3 different families over 3 different time zones

[@JakeMcGinnis-g1m]

@@aleksasimanic2368allegiant

[@brendenbillingsley532]

Hey Garrett, I just wanted to say thank you for the quality and unique videos! Something that I appreciate about you is your honest take that airline pilots don't always live a life of luxury. There are tough days and sacrifices that pilots make. Videos that explain pilot workload in cruise, as well as the differences in type ratings and reserve schedules are often not explained in a way that people outside of aviation can understand. One of your videos a few years ago explained getting into aviation for the right reasons. This confirmed my decision to become a commercial pilot and commit to an airline career. Now preparing for my CFI checkride, I am still motivated by your videos and realizing how much work you put in to explaining aviation topics at an entry level. Thank you; happy flying!

[@johnsmithh662]

Just got accepted to Destination 225°! Should be starting my 141 academy in March.

[@scottyscott9965]

I appreciate these quick vids. I’m trying to figure how to get my license while working a full time job then the concern of not getting hired to fly in a timely matter is probably my biggest fear. Thanks to all the pilot-tubers for sharing their experiences.

[@Hjuiyytr344]

Appreciate

[@kwasisb5390]

You said you are a first officer on the 737, but you got 4 stripes 👀

[@benderandownz]

On the afraid of heights thing, I wonder if it's because you're in a secure environment. I'm not scared when I fly or on roller coasters (minus the chain lift up 😂)

[@Vee3000]

Just went to my medical exam today for class 1 finally I can start 🙏🏽

[@pilotchrispa]

Loved this one, thanks Garrett! Just got my Instrument Rating and start crew xc this weekend. Really appreciate your insights and how you're keeping it real for everyone.

[@danielkim7841]

You had us with dispelling these myths. Except when you dispelled myth number 7 I think you like crushed a lot of people's dreams. Just kidding! But I always wondered, how do pilots wake up so early when they have a 4 am pick up time, do they train their bodies to go to sleep even when they don't want to? Do pilots get tired of eating at the airport with the same restaurants or snacks on sale and do they try to bring their own snacks in a lunch box to avoid paying those crazy airport prices? Do pilots try to learn a second language, like if you were a pilot in Europe and flew to many different countries each month or even in the US, if you are an American pilot who always flies to France or Italy or Japan, would it help to pick up a second language or do you end up picking up a second language anyway? Do pilots get backache from sitting all the time? Do different airplanes have more or less comfortable seats? Is it true pilots cannot both eat the same meal, like they have to eat different meals to avoid getting food poisoning at the same time? And is it true you cannot be on antidepressants because of the risk of serotonin syndrome while flying? And most importantly: HOW do you always keep your apartment clean, do you always clean on your off days and have a routine for grocery shopping and tidying and errands lol?

[@Linkskyfyre]

What would happen if the autopilot refuses to switch off? Didn't this happen to those new airbuses a few years back and they nosedived? Is there a way to manually disengage the system so that can be mechanically controlled over electronically/digitally controlled?

[@gertrudlambertz7516]

Good morning Gerratt , great Video!😍👍

[@ysweetbox]

The height is something. I'm glad you bring this in haha

[@FIygarrett_]

❤

[@LuisGutierrez-pl7ez]

Hey, I would like to become an airline pilot I’m planning on going to Coast flight training in San Diego do you think this is a good option for school, and I also plan on getting a BS in aviation management from Purdue online, would I be eligible to get a R-ATP with this degree?

[@ELARMOOTEE]

More like this!

[@CarmelitaManuel-h7p]

What do you feel the first time you handle a plane

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

It’s the gorgeous, handsome hot hunk Garrett in my feed again - hope you are doing well hun ❤

[@robertrawley1115]

Is four stripes versus three stripes in the US based on FAA ratings or commercial company guidelines? How easy is it for a US FAA rated pilot to get approved to fly in Europe The UAE or Asia or Australia for that matter? And the reverse do we have any Aussies with licenses here on US carriers? Thanks for the Myth Busting!

[@equilibrium788]

4 stripes = captain 3 stripes = first officer Don’t know the answer to your other questions though

[@robertrawley1115]

@@equilibrium788 That's the question...who designates captain vs first officer? Is a BBJ private pilot or Airline pilot a Captain because the FAA rating says they are? Or is the Company calling a pilot a captain because they choose to? because they can?

[@robertrawley1115]

Is the rank of Captain a Private or Public Company decision, or is it an FAA designation that comes with a license and rating?

[@robertrawley1115]

@@UnbeatenPath1 Thank you, I had come to believe pilot crew ranks were based on 'Tradition' with Aviation using naval and military terms, rather than a government-forced rating/rank system. In getting the public off of Trains and Ocean Liners and to feel safe in the skies, it makes sense the aviation industry would tell the public that a Captain is in charge to make them feel safer in the air. Again thank you for clarifying where the rank of Captain comes from... Private companies make the designation. And thank you for keeping us safe in the skies whichever seat you're occupying!

[@kalrobbins2811]

Hey Garrett! Regarding Myth #4. If you are type-rated to fly a 737 and then want to get a type rating to fly a 777, what happens to the type rating for the 737?

[@garrettsimmonds7909]

You keep the type rating and it stays on your license. With that being said, you cannot just jump between flying different types of aircraft without recurrent training and assignment.

[@flyebos]

FO with 4 stripes?

[@Kev00043]

Long time to see yah

[@patwilkinson2182]

Great video

[@williamdavenport7450]

Regional crew members do. Well at least at Delta Connection 😂 Especially ASA Comair and Republic.

[@teacher555555]

growing up with your grandpa, dad and uncle all being commercial rated pilots it took you over 30 years to learn you should never jump up of a perfectly good airplane? next you will tell us that taking off is optional, landing is mandatory.

[@OhenebaFx]

I like your content so much so. Will surely fly with you one day

[@JtXwb]

you watched the whole video already???

[@jabidashaikh1040]

I love to fly .I enjoy the landing. But the climbing is scary .I keep praying please keep climbing don't stop

[@lorij1072]

Question: Have you ever experienced and flown through severe turbulence? I have experienced turbulence… however not severe and was alerted to upcoming turbulence by the pilot. How much of that can be avoided through communication with air traffic control and other pilots. Thanks:)

[@ScalperSpecltr]

Love this guys videos! Always calm and always on point. Also helped me to fight fear of flying.

[@philipross7631]

Great video!! How's Bella?

[@elainemariasantoscordeiro199]

Você é ótimo profissional Ray 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤

[@saadislam2110]

Thank you now imma share this to people whoever tells me that I will just put the plane on AP and not fly the plane myself 😤

[@FIygarrett_]

. @Raygarrett ♤♤

[@FIygarrett_]

. TeIe_gran ♤♤

[@reedsehon4881]

I'm confused, are you a captain, or a first officer? If first officer, why wearing 4 stripes on your shoulders?

[@drewgarza4428]

he moved to different plane

[@ChelaRoblez-kp5yo]

That’s good now I won’t bother anymore and have a great relationship

[@kymw7833]

Thanks Garrett as always informative, I get what you mean about heights I love flying as a passenger ,but I won't go out on a balcony in an apartment complex freaks me out man,.Started watching a guy called Stig maintenance he is a Aircraft mechanic with your Airline at LAX very funny guy and super smart with his knowledge of Aircraft ,it's nice to see the workings of What you guys and girls fly ,any how mate keep safe Kym Adelaide

[@kwasisb5390]

Hey I also watch stig aviation,😂 he is very smart and experienced

[@kymw7833]

@@kwasisb5390 Yep really interesting Channel

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

My goal is to join the mile high club with a hot attendant!! What do you think Garrett??!!

[@leakd]

audio a bit low

[@is.gdhell-oo2ru]

Rundown

[@poohpern]

Great video very informative! I’m not the best flyer but I do it because I love to travel. I’ve never been in a hot air balloon and honestly never had the desire! Glad to know ur not a player! 😂❤

[@platinum9118]

I watch the movie catch me if you can with Leonardo DiCaprio last night

[@theresewheeler1498]

Jet lag is not magic . Tow on your body . But as long you are enjoying go for it

[@user-vk4zi1bx1y]

What airline do you fly for?

[@Shg_Tob]

Hi sir, my name is Toby N, I am in Toronto attending North Toronto Collegiate. For my assignment, I am supposed to interview someone with a career I admire and hope to do in the future and you tick that box. I am emailing you to ask if you would be willing to have a short interview with me or any other preferred way (I could also email you the questions). Thanks, Toby

[@PrivilegedPilots]

lol the hookup culture is funny, i’m sure many pilots realize their worth enough to not lay around with anyone

[@is.gdhell-oo2ru]

Let me know what you mean

[@PrivilegedPilots]

@@is.gdhell-oo2ru during training, after getting that first job, many likely get a feel of their actual worth and that likely leads them to be more secluded in their sexual partners

[@ATGamer-zv5sg]

⭐️

[@Semitruckdemi]

Pilots definitely hook up a lot lol.

[@Hrzt3wxt8yxk]

Is it true that pilots eventually get cancers from the radiation?

[@nilanthidesilva2449]

❤❤❤❤ very handsome pilot I like you 😍😍

[@BehiZavabeti]

❤

[@ChelaRoblez-kp5yo]

Hi there

[@ChelaRoblez-kp5yo]

How’s ur relationship going Just want to say hi if it okay

[@xowestcoast09xo]

He’s not in a relationship.. it’s called acting and staged for social media.. just friends

[@xowestcoast09xo]

@@Carolamng okay I’m think your little obessed with him because he is single .. he don’t girlfriend

[@deandrerosemond274]

Are there any airliner that let you keep your hair

[@jacobl5488]

wussup new yorker :)

[@dagmarmrazkova2956]

❤❤❤hello Garrett Ray?? I love you ❤

[@dagmarmrazkova2956]

​@@Carolamngco je? Tobě nepíšu

[@deniztasankan2407]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@354]

Привет 🖐️👍🇷🇺

[@ChelaRoblez-kp5yo]

That I won’t comment on anything else

[@Mrs.BarbieLeilaniRay]

Hey Handsome, Ly

[@carmenbojanichgarcia6711]

I like content

[@kennypascoe4752]

I heard flight attendants are the real hussies.

[@adrianamunoz546]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ hi love

[@adrianamunoz546]

@@Carolamng hahaha I'm saying to fly with Garrett

[@danielterry382]

If you do not like it, Quit !

[@McPhuntainment]

Myth number 8, women should be pilots. They shouldn’t

[@is.gdhell-oo2ru]

They shouldn't what

[@LunarEclipse-eg1xq]

Cry harder

[@McPhuntainment]

@@LunarEclipse-eg1xq Try harder

[@dorimartinez8086]

Congratulations Captain Garrett you are the best #🥇💐🥹🙏🏽