Inaugural Flight - Hawaiian Airlines - Airbus A330-243 - MCO-HNL - N383HA - HA85 - IFS Ep. 383

[@sla31]

After a lot of hard work, in every spare moment I had, here it is! Hawaiian's inaugural flight from Orlando, Florida (MCO) to Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL). At 6.5 hours long, and over 200 GB in file size, this is by far the longest and largest upload I've ever released. This flight is full of great views, water cannon salutes, inaugural flight festivities, and so much more! Also, clocking in as one of the longest domestic flights in the world, you don't want to miss this one! As always, detailed timestamps are listed in the description if you don't want to sift through all 6.5 hours for the part you're interested in. All of this is available in crystal clear 4K at 60fps! See, I did get it published before I returned home from the trip! This is coming to you from my hotel room in Los Angeles, California. Anyways, enjoy the video everyone! A lot went into this one. I'm off to catch another flight! Also, as usual with flights like this. This is today's upload, there will be no 4:00pm central upload today. Enjoy!

[@scottbridge9391]

I greatly admire people who are willing to record full flights like this, the amount of hard work and dedication it must take. I can only imagine how it must have been for the guy who recorded the entire 17-hour flight between AKL and DOH or from LHR to PER.

[@314jets6]

I too admire you for doing this. I can barely do five-minute landing vids without my arm getting tired.

[@danielmorgan3590]

wow watched it all the way from Jmaaica

[@TravelJack]

Loved the entertainment in the terminal! And a water cannon! Too bad you had a Chatty Cathy and a noisy baby sitting somewhere closeby on the plane.

[@heatherstub]

@@danielmorgan3590 Where was that? Maybe I'm tired from a long day, but I can't figure out where you watched that from. Sorry. And this is for your benefit, also. I had a typo while making this comment, which is why I proofread my comments before I click "comment."

[@omaaviation9977]

WHAT?!? 6 hours?!? I’ve never been so proud in my life.

[@sla31]

It's likely it would've been longer too, if there wasn't so much cloud cover. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@KristianBennett]

Expected something like 12 right?

[@omaaviation9977]

Tbh, I did not expect this to get 29 (Edit: 39)(Edit: 54) 👍

[@macostapr3951]

The flight does not last 6 hours its just that he recorded most of the flight.

[@rlipka99]

Did someone press evac command during pushback? That’s what that beeping noise sounded like

[@iang7169]

The fact during these covid times an airline can start up a new route is brilliant , lets hope we all get back to travel soon and end to lockdown especially in Europe

[@ShirleyABurton]

The one thing I love to see in these videos is the angle of the ground as the plane lifts into the air. It just blows my mind every time.

[@kirbyarchambeault210]

Not sure how many times I have listen to this but I start it and always wake at the landing. Only get woken very little by the ads. I also like to watch all the Hawaiian airlines videos before the flight. I have even pretend I'm flying in a cabin class.. thanks.

[@sla31]

Well, aside from getting KZbin premium, I can't really do much about the ads. They're the only reason I'm able to continue to produce new content haha. Even if I demonetized my channel, KZbin would still place ads anyways. I'm glad the video is able to help you relax my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@kirbyarchambeault8815]

I am also a KZbinr and know how it all works. You do have control of were and how many ads you can place. Shoot you could fill it up with them. There are two kinds of ads videos and pop up. Videos pay you more than pop up. Pop up has no sound and you could use them in between and the videos at the start and end.

[@Ktaurus26]

4:18:46 Los Angeles basin with the snowcapped San Gabriel mountains behind :) 4:24:52 pacific coastline with Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo 4:29:15 Santa Cruz Island and Santa Barbara on the background coastline.

[@sla31]

Great info my friend. Thanks for posting!

[@JoshuaTheTransitProdigy]

Hawaiian Airlines is a great one! They became my favorite airline and now I have to wait until I fly them again. I'm definitely going to need to save and get a new iPad by then so I can record the entire length without pausing, running out of data, etc.

[@sla31]

I hear you on that one my friend haha. I do like Hawaiian too, but I don't particularly like the way their flight attendants typically make multiple announcements trying to shame people into closing their windows. They are notorious for that.

[@donspecter]

Thank you SO much for this I study daily with your videos in the background Long videos make it so much easier to focus without announcements or people talking Just the beautiful sound of soaring through the sky

[@sla31]

I’m glad you’re able to utilize my videos in that way my friend! A lot of people have mentioned similar things! Thanks for watching!

[@donspecter]

@@sla31 Keep it up, especially the 2hr+ videos are a treat. I hunt for them daily. Thanks again for your work, you do a great thing!

[@tonyhernandez3227]

You are temping me!! LoL 😂 I’m thinking of flying one of those flights to Hawaii from Orlando

[@stephanienewbern769]

I can't thank you enough for these videos! They are soothing for both sleeping and my 8-hour stressful desk job. Also, I've been nervous about flying since it's been well over a year. I last flew in September 2020, and plan to do again in December 2021 (domestic flights). Your videos help ease my anxiety. Keep them coming!

[@sla31]

I'm glad my videos are able to help ease your mind, and get your ready to fly my friend. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.

[@dallasskylight2852]

Finally a video that is more than 3 hours long

[@sla31]

Yes, and 200 GB in file size haha.

[@christiansotelo55]

​@@sla31how long did it take to upload?!?!

[@ericlozen9631]

What a fantastic airline. Having authentic Hawaiian culture performances for you in Florida is awesome.

[@terryt5512]

To date, this is your magnum opus. From Denver to Chicago MDW on their re-inaugural Southwest 737 MAX flight (another masterwork), then right after that to Orlando to fly Hawaiian's inaugural from there to Honolulu! Your stamina is simply amazing. Fabulous work!

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. It was a six day marathon, and I'm glad to be typing this from my own house now!

[@bruce92106]

This was very well done, thank you! It's a perfect flight video in every way. These are also a great sleep aid! I've watched several of these over the last couple years and your videos are much better than the other ones. Keep up the great work! 👍😎

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it. A lot of people say they use my longer videos as sleep aids, so you're not alone! Thanks for watching.

[@bruce92106]

@@sla31You're welcome! You just couldn't have asked for a better flight video. It was a beautiful, day and you had the perfect blending of cloud tops with the edge of space, landscapes, ocean, it was perfect. And all photographed (or videoed) perfectly! 👌

[@kg.aviation]

Just re-watched your video and noticed a few cool things after takeoff. If you look closely at the very bottom of the screen at the 55:40 mark, you can see the Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower as well as the Magic Kingdom park and Space Mountain! Also, at the 54:50 mark, that's Universal Orlando and I-4 just under and next to the middle two flap track fairings on the wing! At the same timestamp, you can also see SeaWorld and Aquatica towards the bottom-right hand corner of the screen, diagonal from Universal! Awesome that you managed to capture all three major Orlando amusement parks in this video, even if not on purpose! So cool to see from the air and so clear!

[@grab2337]

Glad to still be watching your videos! You truly are an amazing videographer :D

[@sla31]

I really appreciate that my friend! I'm glad you enjoy the videos, and I really do appreciate that!

[@grab2337]

@@sla31 It's my pleasure! I've even used some of your Full Flight videos to fall asleep! xD

[@grab2337]

@@sla31 Also are we not going to talk about how the guy in the middle is holding that Ukulele? 2:00 XD

[@grab2337]

@@sla31 Oh hey, a MAX! :D 50:49

[@davidsavage6227]

Congratulations to Hawaiian Airlines and the State of Hawaii!! So happy for you, and I hope to see you soon! Love the sound of the plane. You could package the sound of this and sell it to help people sleep, minus the kids and bells of course. Have fun!

[@sla31]

A lot of people have told me that about the white noise. The key is finding a flight with no babies, kids, or chatty chaties haha.

[@heatherstub]

Oh but that's what makes it so good. I fall asleep while listening to these videos, since I can't see them. And, to be fair, those who love watching these videos do enjoy them for lots of reasons. If it weren't for all the other authentic sounds, this wouldn't be as good.

[@ChrisZoomER]

Nice view of the wings and flaps including the flap track fairings, one of which has a hose to dump extra fuel if there's too much onboard.

[@dlandis8146]

4:19:43 - can see the San Fernando Valley on my right where I grew up. I would like to fly 30,000 over Bay Area to see my home - but would probably have to do a Denver to Honolulu flight to do that.

[@sla31]

I once flew over the Bay Area on a flight from LAX-HNL. I know that sounds weird, but as the Capitan said in his announcement. "Well ladies and gentlemen.... The military is playing war games over the Pacific today, so we get to fly all the way past San Francisco before we can head over to Hawaii." It added about an hour to the already 6 hour flight, which for an A321-200 was a LONG flight.

[@k.h.4698]

Hawaiian Airlines flies the longest U.S. domestic flight, Honolulu (HNL) to Boston (BOS). ( Nonstop is about 11.5 hours)

[@stephanienewbern769]

Wow!

[@jeshua04]

Great video, was able to spot my house after the takeoff haha!

[@sla31]

Nice! Thanks for watching my friend. It's much appreciated!

[@Bassman7E7]

(Kicks back and starts watching awesome SP video) Awesome!!

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend! Enjoy!

[@liviannarrate3351]

i like your video. Thanks for creating such a new thing - airplanes ^^!

[@scottbridge9391]

I feel the 5 hour time zone shift from watching this video. Didn't know they did non-stops between MCO and HNL. That's 4700 miles, like going from Seattle to Narita, but not as many hours to deal with. When you fly from SEA to NRT, you lose 17 hours. Anyhow, some good views along the way and of HNL.

[@k.h.4698]

The recording is 6 hours. Flight from Hawaii is 5.5 hours just to get to the mainland. Add another 5 hours to go east from California. So at least 11 hours with tailwind.

[@jeje937]

Again again again my friend thank you hello from France 🇫🇷

[@sla31]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@javiermedina2500]

Once again my friend you amaze me! Thank you thank you for making this!💯🤙🏾

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I really appreciate that!

[@jessicapfau7240]

Man that was a Smooth landing 👍🏻❤️

[@Cars-N-Jets]

I can't wait to fly tomorrow after not being in the air since late 2019. And before that time I flew my family & I flew to Germany on Lufthansa’s A350 from ORD-MUC the flight was amazing there & back jetlag wasn't.

[@dfg-rg3pd]

What flight you doing?

[@daveandrew6703]

Beautiful views!

[@alejandromoranrusso3529]

VERY NICE VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SHARED.

[@supermilky_live7496]

That was HELLA butter

[@nikolauswolff5791]

Thanks for the work. I love the Polynesian culture. Hawaii was my first journy far away in 1980 when i was 15. So its still in my heart. I returned in 1990 and 1996. Lahaina Maui. ❤ Anyways. Good job. Keep on filming. 👍Hawaii flies Airbus. I like that.

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I too love the Polynesian culture. My wife and I honeymooned in Hawaii, and have been back many times. Thanks for watching!

[@TheFamilyman7]

Another fine video. Was there ever an explanation for why you had to exit 17R initially?

[@alshammery508]

Thank you dear Thank you for the most beautiful channel

[@sla31]

I'm glad you enjoy the content my friend! As always, thanks for watching!

[@jvwd7430]

Nice Video my friend!

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

I hope this flight was not so crowded.. And I do hope you had a great flight there to Hawaii. I hope you had that seat clear next to you. Well, at least you had the Exit Room seat in the back half of Economy. On the 777s when I can not get First Class on our two class aircraft, I do look for the Exit Row seating at the window for the long haul flights.. And then when I can not get the seat arrangement of what I want for Hawaii then I fly to L.A. I have family and friends there in L.A. Then later on towards the late afternoon or evening, I see how the flights are from LAX to Hawaii. The 777s, 767s and 757s aircraft from LAX are great aircraft and they at least have a couple First Class seats not taken. And there are many time I can also see in the Economy Class on the 767s for Exit Row seats as well. Be safe on your vacation there in Hawaii and i hope you have a great flight back home.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

I do miss flying on the 747-400s with Business Class upstairs and on those long haul flights to more calmer area is needed to get some sleep and rest.

[@anujdhamija1716]

1 time u did 8 hours and 6 hours! I think u can video 15 hours u got this keep up the good work we love ur videos

[@sla31]

Well, I would, but I'm pretty sure KZbin now limits videos to 12 hours or less. I belie the only videos that are still over 12 hours were already uploaded before they changed that.

[@rwright66]

Awesome job brutha! I live 40 min from Orlando. Been waiting for this airline to come to town. Superb job on the video

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@macedon4049]

One long flight. Wilbur & Orville would be impressed.

[@gin394ify]

Beautiful, can't wait to go back. Mahalo 🌺

[@sunflower30stm]

Wowwwwwwwww, what an honor!! How beautiful of a flight was that, flying high over magnificent terrain, and then the ocean.....simply amazing!! I was in Hawaii a long time ago, absolutely heaven on earth!! Thank you for your fabulous videos, and I hope your time in Hawaii was one of your most treasured memories!! Mahalo! 🦋🌴🐚🌊🌊🏄✈️

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Sadly, the only purpose of this trip was to take this flight, so I was back on another flight to LAX first thing the next morning. I have vacationed in Hawaii before though. It's my absolute favorite place to visit. Each island is so unique, and The Big Island is my favorite.

[@bostonbruinsgirl37]

Enjoying this video already and the plane hasn’t taking off yet

[@sla31]

Lot of gate festivities to be had here! Thanks for watching my friend. I'm glad you're enjoying the video!

[@bostonbruinsgirl37]

@@sla31 how come the plane got off the runway then back on to take off

[@sla31]

The crew never made an announcement, but after the flight "theplanesguy", who was also on the flight, went to cockpit and asked the crew. They said there was a door not secured properly. I.e., they had a light on in the cockpit that said one of the doors wasn't closed properly. It must've been one of the main exit doors, as it was fixed without returning to the gate. If it was a cargo door, we would've had to go back to the ground crew.

[@BKeane22]

I have a Gemini Jets airbus a330-200 Hawaiian Airlines of this exact model and with the new livery as well. Hands down the best looking livery to ever go on an airplane. Best video on you channel and thanks for doing the full flight. You have no idea how happy I am to see this video. These are the best engine sounds I've ever heard on a KZbin video. Really puts me to sleep. Also, very off topic but at 4:16:14 I think you were directly over my house as I am in the Los Angeles/ Orange County area.

[@sla31]

I'm glad you enjoyed it my friend! I too have the GeminiJets model of this aircraft haha!

[@blakman7]

That landing was legit. Put on the ground like a butterfly with sore feet.

[@cousinsworld5380]

It a really beautiful view, very relaxing

[@sla31]

I'm glad you're enjoying it my friend. Thanks for watching!

[@stephanienewbern769]

@1:09:26: Announcement: We do apologize, no alcoholic beverages are available. @1:09:28: Baby cries. 🤣😂

[@crash2cash939]

I watch his videos to help me fall asleep at night, it works really good for me. Thanks.

[@pooryorick831]

Is it just one guy filming all these? If so, I'm jealous, I want that job! 🙂 Thanks for the great content.

[@sla31]

It’s just me my friend. Everything you see on here, I do by myself. A lot of the time people assume I just run the channel and funnel footage in from other people but that’s not the case. In fact I leave tomorrow for a 5 day trip that will include 13 flights. So I’ve got to make sure everything is set to run automatically the next few days otherwise there will be no one to do it haha.

[@squares4u]

Great video! I’m a bit baffled how this route can exist. Hawaiians can just go to LA for their Disney fix, while Floridians have the entire Caribbean and Mexico close-by… seems like an odd route but interesting nonetheless!

[@sla31]

Well, your hunch is correct. It doesn’t exist anymore haha. It was short lived.

[@privskorp.9865]

BRO, A LIKE FOR YOUR HAND AND YOU. GOD DAMN!

[@sla31]

Enjoy the video my friend!

[@demmat]

i really like your videos! makes me feel like I'm travelling ^^ . i sometimes set a video on my tv and relax on the white noise off the cabin. Yes I'm weird ! STOP JUDGING ME !

[@sla31]

A lot of people have left comments that they do similar things. You're not alone my friend. Thanks for watching!

[@omaaviation9977]

Haha, i do the same! Glad to here that I’m not alone in listening to the white noise

[@heatherstub]

Hey, guess what. I don't care if people think I'm weird just because I love to listen to videos like this, because I love traveling, but I especially love flying. People can think I'm weird or different, and I just thank them.

[@kirbyarchambeault210]

At around 1:37:50 the wing changes then back why? Just wondering?

[@sla31]

I simply zoomed in on the wingtip for a bit to give a more detailed view. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@kirbyarchambeault210]

@@sla31 ok that makes sense I didn't think of that. thanks for the explanation and keep up the good work I have really enjoyed your channel and have told a lot of my friends about you. I look forward to other videos but this one's my favorite I enjoy the beginning and the ending as it makes me really think I'm flying to Honolulu. I wish I could fly a lot like you. I would love to go to Honolulu as my dad's brothers wife was from there. But It will never happen. ,,

[@sla31]

@@kirbyarchambeault210 thanks my friend. I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel, and I always appreciate when people share the channel with their friends! And never say never man, you never know how things may change.

[@kirbyarchambeault210]

@@sla31 I appreciate the motivation however I don't believe it will ever happen I'm financially unable to pay for a long trip like that with out help. My mother passed away last year leaving me with too much debt that can't be forgiven to pay off. Your video is as close to it as I will ever get

[@seanjuth]

My god that landing was perfect

[@maciasdnl]

I love all your content, and i see it always. Greetings!

[@sla31]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@get2dachoppa249]

A super and gracious thanks for the effort you put into this vid. Orlando is sort of a second home to me whenever I’m stateside. It’s an aviation bucket list item do to the Island Hopper from Honolulu to Guam. Now I can very conveniently start that journey from Orlando.

[@sla31]

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you get to do that island hopping soon!

[@BrianThePilot1640]

Been watching your videos for a looong time. Really love seeing the Hawaii flights. Keep up the good work! Going on a HAL 321NEO in mid June to Maui. Tell me if there is decent tourist stuff in Hawaii right now especially due to covid! Thanks!

[@sla31]

Well, unfortunately I wasn't there for long. I arrived, went to the hotel, worked on the video, and boarded a flight back to LAX at 8:00 the next morning. But, I've read that a lot of stuff is open again. At one point you couldn't even eat in restaurants, but my uber driver said that had ended and you could again. Anyways, more Hawaii stuff coming up soon. My channel has long been associated with Hawaii flights and it was hard not getting to fly there for over a year. But I've got flights to Hawaii planned again next month and in June.

[@wkdstuffonly]

What happened when the plane got off the runway the first time then back on?

[@sla31]

The crew never made an announcement, but another KZbin creator who was on the flight went and asked after the flight. They told him, they had an unsecured door warning. Since we didn't return to the gate for the ground crews to secure cargo doors, I assume it must've been a passenger door. Probably a door that wasn't armed, or a malfunctioning sensor. As, I've mentioned in other comments about this, one does have to wonder why the crew didn't notice until we were lined up on the runway. I'm not a professional pilot, but I'd imagine "doors secure" is a checklist item at some point. Either way, that's why. I don't know if the problem was rectified, or perhaps the delay we took on the ramp was because they MEL'd it, to be fixed back in Honolulu.

[@Tr0nzoid]

Jeez. Flying from Dallas-Ft.Worth to Honolulu was long enough for me.

[@ducheau100]

I've flown EWR HNL which is fairly close to same amount of flight time. We made it in 9:45. And I recall 8:45 on the return. This was September.

[@alexlascu2136]

Why does it line up on the runway, doesn't take off the first time, exits the runway and goes back around and tries again?

[@sla31]

There was an issue with one of the cargo door sensors. They had to verify it was closed and write up the faulty sensor.

[@williamkinyon3832]

Great Video.....couple of questions...Do you ever get jet lag from flying all around different time zones ??....and....was there any quarantine while you were in Honolulu, and if not, did you spend some time on the beaches and see the city ??

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend. I've gotten pretty used to changing time zones now. But, going from eastern to Hawaii time was a lot. I went to bed early, and subsequently got up early. Ben Chu explained things pretty well, so I won't go into it again, but briefly, even though I'm fully vaccinated, I had to get a negative Covid test, just like every one else to bypass quarantine. The only other thing I'll add, is that they have started to pre-clear people. This seemed to be a VERY new thing for this flight, beaus the flight attendants didn't even know about it. If you had everything in order, and you showed your QR code at check in, you received a green wristband that allowed you to bypass screening in Hawaii, and walk off the plane just like a normal flight. It was very nice.

[@nicholasmohr1619]

I WAS AT MCO THAT DAY AND HAD NO CLUE THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING. INSTEAD OF GOING TO NASHVILLE, I WOULD HAVE WENT TO HONOLULU INSTEAD

[@azahcaptaincran770]

i put this on when i started writing my english essay and the final approach cabin announcement came on just as i finished the paper - you just made my 1am

[@sla31]

Glad it could help!

[@CR7xLH44]

I was in KMCO airport that day to go back to Dallas in the afternoon. What time were you there and what terminal?, cause I didn't get to see you nevermind, you were there in the morning

[@sla31]

Yes I was there early in the morning. The flight left at 8:15am.

[@kg.aviation]

Awesome video and experience! I loved seeing all the gate festivities! I love that about inaugural flights! I hope this flight works out well for Hawaiian! Don’t know if I missed it, but why did you line up for takeoff and then vacate the runway for a little while and then takeoff again. I noticed that when tracking this flight on FR24 too. Anyways, as always keep up the great work!

[@sla31]

The crew never made an announcement, but after the flight "theplanesguy", who was also on the flight, went to cockpit and asked the crew. They said there was a door not secured properly. I.e., they had a light on in the cockpit that said one of the doors wasn't closed properly. It must've been one of the main exit doors, as it was fixed without returning to the gate. If it was a cargo door, we would've had to go back to the ground crew. Anyways, thanks for watching man!

[@kg.aviation]

@@sla31 Oh, okay that makes sense. I've heard of that happening before. But yeah, if they never made an announcement, it probably wasn't that important then. Beautiful flight and video!

[@RAV_2000]

I hope this works out well for Hawaiian. Lots of Hawaii bound customers might have connected though ATL in the past, now you can just send it direct

[@sla31]

I think it will. They've already announced they'll be increasing service due to demand.

[@LBJackson4]

This route will do well. I live in HNL and there’s a lot of Disney lovers in the islands. To get to DisneyWorld directly from Hawaii is a dream

[@squares4u]

@@LBJackson4 I’m confused. Los Angeles has both Disneyland and Universal Studios. What does Orlando have that LA lacks? Especially for a much longer flight?

[@陈浩炫]

The longest domestic flight in the world I guess, if not including those to the overseas territories something?

[@sla31]

It's close. It's in the top 10. The flights that beat it are also to Hawaii, nut from JFK, BOS, IAD, EWR, and CLT. There are no flights to the Pacific US territories. For example, flights to Guam all originate from Honolulu, or somewhere else in Asia. Thanks for watching!

[@陈浩炫]

@@sla31 Just curious if passengers would have the same lounge service as if they are flying a 10-hour international flight, though this is a domestic?

[@QuickBurn70]

During landing, note the United 777's sitting parked.. grounded thanks to Pratt & Whitney

[@wyoboy01]

We have one here in Kahului and it's sad not knowing when it will fly again.

[@LethalThreat]

Looks like United will be getting them back in the air in the near future. Inspections will be carried out on the engines every 1000 flights instead of the usual 6500.

[@mattthompson8487]

The amount of time you held that camera...man my hat goes off to you SP😳👌

[@sla31]

We'll see if I can beat it on some of my upcoming flights. I've got AUS-HNL, CLT-HNL, and DFW-ANC all coming up. All have the potential to be longer haha. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@get2dachoppa249]

Is it me or do people not realize that you most likely had the camera on a suction mount, and didn’t hand-hold it for 6 hours...?

[@sla31]

@@get2dachoppa249 It's you ;). I hold the camera by hand, and do not use any type of mount when filming. Suction cup mounts have a bad habit of transferring the engine vibrations into the camera lens, which makes the footage look like jell-o. In order to get the best shot possible, I always hold the camera by hand, which includes everything you see in this video. Thanks for watching!

[@mattthompson8487]

@@get2dachoppa249 I know he holds the camera because there is movement throughout the video...like he said, if he mounts it, all you would hear is the vibration from the engine. The quality would be much lower. Anyways, his hand muscles are much appreciated😂😂😂

[@bombaytaxidriver]

Great video - thank you. Was there any sort of announcement at all from the flight deck as to why he pulled off the active after lining up, and then waited on the taxiway pointing back to the terminal for several long minutes before lining up again and taking off? If not, then poor communication. Also my sympathies too, for having those non-stop yackety-yacks sitting behind (or in front) of you, talking constant diatribe for most of the flight!

[@sla31]

No, the crew never made an announcement. However, some digging after the flight, I.e., asking someone else who was on the flight, who asked the cockpit crew after the flight, I found out that it was a because they had an "unsecured door" light on in the cockpit. It must've been a cabin door, otherwise we would've had to go back to the terminal. My guess is a cabin door wasn't armed properly. One does have to wonder why it wasn't noticed until we had lined up for takeoff.

[@bombaytaxidriver]

@@sla31 Thanks for the info.

[@russell1882]

Thank you for your support of Gemini Jets my family owns the company! I too was wondering why you took position on the runway and then taxiied off and then re entered again until I read about it in one of the comments.

[@sla31]

I have over 300 1:200 models in my collection. Most of which are GeminiJets. Been collecting 1:200ish modes now for almost 20 years. It really started with plastic models before GeminiJets was even really a thing. At least the Gemini200 line. Russell 🤔. I used to be pretty active on a lot of model aircraft forums. Pretty sure there was someone named Russell who used the screen name CrownVic (or something similar) who was related to the Gemini family. Any relation? 🤔. I tried to buy a one off Gemini sample of the Philadelphia Eagles US Airways Airbus A319-100 off him, for my US Airways collection, but couldn’t get him to part with it.

[@russell1882]

@@sla31 If you were a detective you would have scored big time. Yes that is me from the forum. Good work! My collection now consists of about 500 1/200 models and 25 1/100 models, all on display too! Great video glad you made that flight and documented it so well.. Sorry about that Eagles sample LOL

[@sla31]

@@russell1882 ah, my detective skills are unmatched! Well, it’s good to run into you here all this time later. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I’ve got plenty of other content to keep you entertained if you’re looking for stuff to watch. And no worries about the Eagles A319. If I’d remember correctly, you hadn’t actually listed it for sale, and I was just trying to get you to sell it. Being a sample, and I think you said you were an Eagles fan, it was probably a long shot from the start.

[@manugfan]

Nice. I’ll be on the inaugural HNL to AUS flight

[@sla31]

And I will be on the inaugural AUS-HNL flight.

[@manugfan]

@@sla31 I am looking forward to seeing your video of the inaugural AUS-HNL flight

[@S3piTh3Gam3r]

Loved The Video Mco airport is really Nice HNL airport tho is nice but need some work to make it look modern.

[@sla31]

HNL is a nice airport, but you're right, it's horribly about of date. And it's not any better now with Covid. With all of the Hawaii Safe Travels screening stuff that's been put up, they've made a lot of "quick" renovations that make things look even older and more out of date.

[@CFNF2024]

24:15 what was the alarm for

[@gordo1163]

the sound of better pushback :)

[@sla31]

I'm not sure. I feel like I've heard it on another A330 flight before, but I still am not sure what it was.

[@planelvr07]

Wow, long flight! Enjoyed the scenery. I wish more Captains/co-captains would point out scenery as you fly by it. Ah well. Sure enjoyed it, nonetheless.

[@sla31]

I feel like a lot more pilots used to do that. I remember flying as a kid and it seemed like every flight the captain or FO would be on the intercom talking about what cities or landmarks we were passing. It's a rare thing now.

[@gatorbuc99]

Did the crew ever explain the takeoff delay? Perhaps I missed it?

[@sla31]

The crew never made an announcement, but after the flight "theplanesguy", who was also on the flight, went to cockpit and asked the crew. They said there was a door not secured properly. I.e., they had a light on in the cockpit that said one of the doors wasn't closed properly. It must've been one of the main exit doors, as it was fixed without returning to the gate. If it was a cargo door, we would've had to go back to the ground crew.

[@gatorbuc99]

@@sla31 Gotcha, thanks. Interesting no PA was made. I could see some people being unnerved by that. Also, technically that’s a rejected takeoff, at least for some operators. Great video as always. You do nice work.

[@airlinetraveller]

Wow! Simply amazing to watch. One of your best videos so far. =D

[@sla31]

Thanks my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@airlinetraveller]

@@sla31 I thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep up the good work. Your channel is amazing!

[@rubenmartinez1652]

Love your videos! Just got back from Honolulu last week. Was the flight only 10 hours long? That's how long it is from Dallas to Honolulu. How fast plane going?

[@sla31]

11 hours. 10 hours 53 minutes to be exact. With headwinds, we were cursing at about 480-500mph the whole time.

[@heatherstub]

@@sla31 Oh dear God, have mercy on me. I had to laugh at that reply. I know what you meant, though. Gotta love it!

[@HouseReactz]

I miss this route.

[@sla31]

Yeah, it was a really cool and unique flight to have.

[@henpuffs]

have you ever flown on a airbus A321?

[@sla31]

Yes. 41 times including both the old engine versions and the neo's.

[@aviatoralex4774]

WOW! Great job! You're one of my favorite youtubers!

[@sla31]

I’m glad you enjoy the content my friend. Thanks for watching!

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

I thought it would be boring but I am riveted. Thank You.

[@kaheka60]

Riveting? One must have a very, very,very boring life to find this riveting. Or easily hypnotized.

[@rachelehrenberg9231]

@@kaheka60 I beg your pardon. If you don't like it, no need to insult one who does.

[@CkEMnstr-gr2ro]

All that fuel and pax this aircraft must’ve been HEAVY! It didn’t even look like y’all were climbing until a few minutes after takeoff.

[@Howrider65]

Yup

[@visionist7]

I wonder how popular this route can become. Plenty of Brits usually visit Orlando when there isn't a bat virus. Wonder if this flight can capture some of their business. Most Europeans have never been to Hawaii

[@jefferyhauge2309]

haiian airines was warm water ok

[@NovejSpeed3]

Is it bad i liked this before I even started watching??? 🤔 Is this further than their BOS-HNL route? EDIT: greeeat seats!!!

[@sla31]

It is not farther than the BOS route. Both BOS and JFK are longer.

[@jamessamuel1611]

How about some video of INSIDE the aircraft?

[@sla31]

I did show the inside of the aircraft at the beginning. Including the cabin and a detailed look at my specific seat. It remained the same for the duration of the flight haha.

[@malamuteaerospace6333]

They are gonna have to trade the A330 in for some A350's.. Hello from a B1 driver Dyess AFB, 7th Bomb Wing. USAFA 1992, USAF 1992-2019.

[@TrippyBSweet]

Where you flying from Orlando Florida

[@sla31]

Honolulu Hawaii. This route has since been discontinued.

[@wingletproductions]

I bet this was fun to upload 😂 Great Video!

[@sla31]

Yeah. At 200 GB in size, it was fun to upload hahaha.

[@wingletproductions]

@@sla31 did you film It on your phone? That’s what it says in the description.

[@sla31]

Yes. The iPhone 12 Pro.

[@get2dachoppa249]

12:41 You had the camera all up in Pualani's grill, lol.

[@turbofanlover]

Six (6) Hours+?!?! I don't have enough popcorn, dude. ;)

[@heatherstub]

Maybe you could fall asleep to it and dream you're going to Hawaii! Wouldn't that be too funny?

[@mo8755]

Why rejected takeoff initially 🤔

[@sla31]

The crew never made an announcement, but after the flight "theplanesguy", who was also on the flight, went to cockpit and asked the crew. They said there was a door not secured properly. I.e., they had a light on in the cockpit that said one of the doors wasn't closed properly. It must've been one of the main exit doors, as it was fixed without returning to the gate. If it was a cargo door, we would've had to go back to the ground crew.

[@mo8755]

Wondering when will this A330 replaced with 787 🤔

[@LBJackson4]

The 787-9 will not be replacing the A330s in Hawaiians fleet. They’re a little over 10 years old. The 787-9s are being added to potentially expand on longer routes that the A330-200s can’t fly. There’s rumors that there could be a HNL-London route, which they’d be able to do with a 787-9

[@Dexterlexious]

Pls SKYLITE PRODUCTION why did they do the water salute 1. Is it the last flight 2. Is it being honored

[@sla31]

This was the first flight from MCO-HNL.

[@bekirbadem3101]

omg 6 hours a330 ❤️😍

[@JustinLHopkins]

He’s flying from Orlando Florida to Hawaii so it’s an 11 hour flight. 6 hours would be from California.

[@sla31]

I think he was referring to the video being 6 hours in length. Yes, the flight was 10 hours 53 minutes. Thanks for watching guys! I appreciate it!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@JustinLHopkins Yes, between 5 1/2 to 6 hours from LAX. I do like flying from L.A. many times for Hawaii. I normally take United.

[@danilbatalov2494]

Longest flight over mainland Russia. Moscow - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky .... 4224 mi, (6798 km), 8 hr 40 mn

[@heatherstub]

So have you taken it, and would you record it if you did again?

[@WashedAimerJayden]

This route came to an end already

[@sla31]

That is correct. Apparently I was in Honolulu the other day when the final flight left. I didn’t even realize it haha.

[@tonyhernandez3227]

Yummy those breakfast LoL 😂