LaGuardia Airport's PELHAM CLIMB!

Airports have departure procedures that afford various views to passengers. In this video, I fly on LaGuardia's newly named Pelham Climb off of runway 4. The climb provides views of the densely populated Bronx and even Manhattan as a whole! Come join me for a fully narrated and highly detailed explanation of what is going on in the airspace.
ATC Audio: www.liveatc.net

[@WhoDeyNati513]

By the way, as a former ramp agent, I can let you know that the tires being delivered, shown on pushback, are jetbridge tires.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for that information! I’m always learning!

[@matt8863]

Awesome info Bob...and this is one reason why YT comment sections can be invaluable.

[@crazypeligro]

I 2nd that - former fleet service clerk are indeed jet bridge tires- they do look similar

[@fjp3305]

I was wondering about that

[@scottlyttle5586]

yeah, I saw that, the bar, and thought... Those are Jetbridge parts!

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

I'm a nervous flier who has recently transitioned into challenging my phobia (and excelling). Mentour Pilot helped me tackle my fear, but this video (and I am guessing that your channel) has sparked a curiosity and deep-seeded love for flying. Thank you. Information helps me calm my anxious brain, and you deliver it like a champ!

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

PS: I paused it at 13:42 and could see my apartment! MSP in the house!!!

[@carloscortes5570]

Mentour is super cool and very knowledgeable,I have learned tons of aviation material from him..you may also try watching."Steveo 1 kenivo" he flies the TBM 940 and TBM 850.commercial pilot.what I like about his videos is that he shows you and teaches you all the procedures for takeoff and landing.After a few times you will start memorizing every step and procedures.But to me the one that is on top is Juan Browne Blancolirio channel....Dan probable cause is also another veteran aviator dedicated to GA safety! I also like(can't pass him) Kelsey 74Gear..he a 747 pilot.

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

@@carloscortes5570 so many recommendations, I love it! I will definitely have to watch them and take in more and more. I never thought I'd be so intrigued by and actually kind of like flying. Thanks for telling me about these other channels!

[@eres0505]

The BEST Video Ever, and let me explain the reason: I am not from the US but this video touched me deeply. Back in 1980 was my first visit to the US and I stayed at my mother's cousin who lived at THE BRONX at PELHAM PARKWAY. I have long forgotten it until today watching your video abot the PELHAM CLIMB. Bringing back my younger years... 15 years later I visited the US once more and at that visit I stayed at a friend's family in MOUNT VERNON, also in you video... It seemse that unknowingly I am part of the PELHAM CLIMB... Things in the world are never lost, they come back to you from places you never thought of... Thank you.

[@PeterMasella]

Great story! Thanks for watching!

[@saml4849]

I appreciate your adding the callouts for the various neighborhoods and landmarks over the Bronx. Very detailed and interesting for an aviation buff like me who was born and raised in NYC. Thanks!!

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@carloscortes5570]

@@PeterMasella when I fly ,I sometimes tune into "live ATC" and search for my location and tune in.ground,tower,etc different frequencies.i have heard my flight communications but I realized that in the internet they are delayed some time.listening and watching flight aware at the same time..until I loose signal.🤣🙏

[@patrickjordan3769]

This channel is about to blow up. Really great, interesting, and unique content. Press the like button so others will have this channel recommended to them. Congrats on all of your terrific work Peter.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks Patrick! I appreciate you spreading the word!

[@liberty4175]

Wow ! Excellent explanation of all that’s involved in taking off. I just saw my neighborhood and where I work at MTABUS Depot in Coop-city.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool! Thanks for watching, Luis!

[@flyingfox8360]

If you want to learn more look into the procedures from the time the pilots begin flight planning to the walk around for pre-flight, all start up procedures, and whats happening in the cockpit! its so cool!!!

[@VideoNOLA]

I've always wanted to visit Coop City. Seems like a well-planned living space.

[@francisflood8921]

Very well done, Peter!!! Thank you...

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you too!

[@thanosk488]

Peter-Bravo!! Your NYC arrival/departure videos are the best! I especially enjoy the views of The Bronx, many times I watched the planes maneuvering overhead, and you give great context. Looking forward to future videos.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much and I hope to learned something from it!

[@spaceghost4474]

Wow! What great views. I was especially impressed by the view of the Palisades. Thanks Peter 😊

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Magnificent commentary and work as always! Looking forward to the next New Delta Terminal C Update!

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to get in the air again!

[@derbagger22]

Amazing the amount of air traffic the greater NYC area deals with. When I'm picking up clients coming in from Newark, flight plans usually allow for about a 90 minute flight from departing the gate to arriving in BOS. If the flights need to take off to the south, it may take the full 90 minutes. If to the north, they leave NY, bang a right and may land less than 30 minutes later. Always tricky to plan for those...

[@jontownsend8090]

Beautiful taxi and departure in a that autumn morning light. Very detailed information, thanks for sharing.

[@michaelcurtis4302]

That was one of the best flight videos I’ve seen with a good narrative and I loved the descriptors on what was in view. I’ll be subscribing.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much!

[@krushmoto1]

Born and raised in NE Queens, used to work for DL @ LGA and Rikers. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool!

[@danjost8797]

Must say I agree the detail is amazing. Along with your explanation you allow us to listen to ATC and complete the whole package.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks very much, Dan!

[@steini6771]

Superb! Thank you Peter -

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@cristianofranco2764]

What a great way to start the week ! Tks for one more amazing video. Have a good week Peteeeeerrrr ! Cheers from Brazil!

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you so much Cristianooooooooo!

[@tompurvis1261]

Great video. Just subscribed. I loved the detail to your description. That LiveATC archive is a wonderful thing. Back in the fall when the NYC area had such flooding and EWR was shut down from a tornado, I watched JFK on FlightRadar24 and listened to the ATC. I was so struck by the way pilots and ATC worked together to get through the weather conditions and changing wind direction that I pulled down the archived recordings of the entire night. I then reassembled the 10 files into a single and used software to remove the long silent spans. Over 5 hours condensed to less than 2. It’s riveting to relive the night. We flew into LGA a few months later on our way to CDG, via a transfer to JFK. I felt like I knew the ATC after that night and was very confident in their skills.

[@stevemath8105]

Pp

[@nstannard]

This is so informative, I could not be more grateful for your perspective! I have flowin this so many time. GREAT WORK!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much!

[@YANKYVICTOR]

Another wonderful video! Lovely work!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much!

[@strafrag1]

Great video, Peter. I grew up in Pelham Gardens and our south facing attic window had an unobstructed view to the planes landing and taking off at LGA back then. I used to listen to the tower and with a pair of binoculars watch all the action. Thanks and cheers, Peter too.

[@PeterMasella]

So cool! Thanks for watching!

[@leonardoargueta6982]

This is incredible. Thank you so much for these narrated flights.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you so much!

[@Beargizmo3]

Love your videos. You discuss all the stuff I want to know and understand. Before I retired I did a lot of business travel and I wanted to know every detail about flying and you present it so very well! Thank you so much.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank YOU!

[@davidgrossman7965]

Incredible production. Hard to believe you don't have a million plus subs.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you!!!!

[@stuart72761]

Very Enjoyable. Thanks, Peter!

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@bosunmate]

I learn something each time I watch your videos. Look at you making all of us smarter.

[@PeterMasella]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewpettola6097]

Incredible video! Seeing the traffic on the Cross Bronx during initial climb out gave me anxiety, Lol! Also, I loved the views of Terminal B. Amazing!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching!

[@sd_avgeek3749]

Great info, insight and views. Nice job, Peter. 👍🏻

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you Simon!

[@moabfool]

Fantastic explanation and video. I used to live in Brooklyn right under the LGA arrivals. I loved sneaking onto the roof of the apartment building and watching the planes fly over.

[@PeterMasella]

I really don't know because everything is moving along faster than I thought!

[@ClassicGuy1982]

Great editing skills on communications and descriptions that you spoke about on the video that you did. Wow!! Thank you for doing this. I am definitely "subscribing" after seeing a few of your other videos, that you uploaded on your Channel. Keep up the great work!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much and welcome aboard!

[@ero1456]

Amazing video. Love the explanation and how you incorporate atc.

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@tompurvis1261]

I agree. First time I have seen this from the perspective of a passenger on a commercial flight.

[@daveheupel3348]

My daughter left LaGuardia this morning for O'Hare and looks like her path, so I sent her the link! Her first time in and out of LaGuardi!

[@PeterMasella]

😎 cool 😎

[@TheLombardProject]

You wonderfully yippee skippee enthusiastic about flying. I would keep all the ATC it is one of the most fun things about the video.

[@PetesPrettyGoodTrains]

Nice to see the home airport at the end! Good work!

[@PeterMasella]

:) thanks!

[@Rasscasse]

Really interesting stuff this Peter. Thanks 👍

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@ADPeguero]

Great and informative video. I like your format. Instant subscribe. Delta Ramp Agent from BOS here.

[@susanfisher6939]

Loved the view!! Great job!!!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much!

[@Windtee]

Gorgeous NYC departure! Saw my old neighborhood. Thanks! The BX... forevaaahs!

[@PeterMasella]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@AzimuthAviation]

This was fun to get a tour of the area being the guy who normally flies in seat -1A and usually bids to stay west of the Mississippi river based on the Left Coast. I've flown a few AUS-LGA out and backs with a four hour turn. Enough time to change shirts and get a good walk in and enjoy a slice before heading back to Texas. We parked at the old Marine Terminal and I've yet to figure out how to grab that Pan Am flying boat hanging from the lobby ceiling. Love the deco and history as we always landed on 13 descending over the Bronx after an over water arrival.

[@steewith2ees14]

Nerdgasm! What a beautiful video. It breaks my heart seeing how beautiful and loved your country is (I have never been to NYC but recognise over 50% of the labelled landmarks as well as being addicted to commercial aviation) - the landscape so epic and peaceful despite the disproportionate amount of fear, anger and hate that consumes so many of the people living and working below.....

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Stee, im a pilot in nyc, and the things you mention, hate and fear and such, are present everywhere... But most people are kind, helpful, and just trying to make a life. I've flown all around the world and there are assholes everywhere.

[@thefanridrshow1967]

Great narration love that video, beautiful view

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you very much!

[@rajeevk.pathak771]

EXCELLENT ! BRILLIANT !! LUCID !!! --- As always, enlightening, entertaining...feels like we are seated just next to Peter ! So clear-cut and engaging !!! Please keep up the Good Work, Peter; we all --- your die-hard fans--- always look forward to having many many such videos with your uncanny, crystal-clear narration !!! :) :) :)

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you as always Rajeev! I can’t wait to make more videos like this!

[@riolewis8952]

Wonderful video, well done Peter!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@tayxxmonster]

I miss flying in and out of LGA and JFK so bad. I used to get emotional and cry during every take off/landing bc I was in awe of the whole process 😅 that plus watching Queens enter and exit my view increased the feeling. My uncle’s an aviation mechanic at JFK and my dad worked at FedEx back in the day so I got to go behind the scenes and ship lines a lot before 9/11. So cool to hear my other city (RVA) mentioned and notice the difference of the flight paths. I’m used to being near and over water most of the time. I’m used to making the drive up north, but this is tempting me to fly again ✈️

[@RobMLyon]

Awesome video as always

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@auntbarbara5576]

7:00 i LUV that you got the shadow of your plane and the front gear lifting off in the shot. Aunt Barbara adores you! Sending love from The Long Island :)

[@Thesage50]

I remember the sounds of the jet’s taking off from La Guardia from my home in the Soundview area of the Bronx and in later years, the deafening roar that would permeate the Adolescent Reception Center on Rikers during the early seventies.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool

[@ellastanford45]

Great video of course Peter. Always fun to see New York, left there in 1976 and love to see the NY videos as well as all the others!

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you enjoyed it! New York is so different now as compared to 1976!

[@fhowland]

So much facts and knowledge in one video. Impressive how much you know about aviation! Subbed.

[@Einzee]

What an absolute wonderful video. This is my discovery video of your channel. SUBBED! Very nice narration along with labels that show where landmarks are situated. Stunning picture quality. The inclusion of ATC is a very nice touch. I am addicted and now starting a mild binge. Thank you so much for doing this for us.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much! So glad to share everything with you!

[@SimbaC2007]

Peter, Great video, great scenery, great commentary, great overall.

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice.

[@1320fastback]

What a amazing view of NYC and surrounding areas. That's for the labels!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@upupandaway24]

Really cool video and narration. Thank you!

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you!

[@richmancuso4957]

Flew right over my neighborhood Pelham Bay. Looks great from miles up. I luv your channel. I don’t fly as much and watching I get enthused. Keep up the great work.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you Rich! What a pleasant surprise for me! I absolutely loved watching all of your videos with ActionKid. You did an excellent job showing the neighborhoods that I know really well too!

[@richmancuso4957]

@@PeterMasella yes you seem to know the Bronx. We did a Bay Plaza tour today. Im impressed with your knowledge of air aviation. Look forward to more!

[@PeterMasella]

@@richmancuso4957 I can't wait to see it! I' remember when Bay Plaza opened! Would you mind sending me an email? [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for flying out of New York. I have family and friends there. Friends in Yonkers to family all the way into Manhattan. Fly safe always.😷🍜✈✈😷😷

[@AntoinneBarnes]

hi peter, i am your new fan!! you're video is clear, concise, orderly, and entertaining!! thanks!!!!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[@kymw7833]

PETER FIRST TIME VIEWER this view of new York is an eye opener to the sheer size of the city and suburbs Cheers Kym Adelaide South Australia

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much for watching, and welcome to my channel, Kym!

[@Gardis72]

Peter that was a beautiful video. I live in CT 45 miles east of NYC - I am familiar witih all those landmarks. I appreciated the captions, wish you had continued them with the flight progress. Thannks again.

[@joed9908]

Excellent video

[@joelfeuer619]

Amazing videos, very well done.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you very much!

[@tommyholzman6613]

Love this channel.

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ryanspellman3873]

Great footage of the old tower where we became friends.

[@PeterMasella]

Good memories!

[@bongocat1043]

This guy explains things like a boss

[@MrDialatedpupils]

Great work here. 👏

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you 🙌

[@alk61695]

Never flew on this climb but I've been on the Bronx climb from runway 4 heading south to Florida. That is always my favorite view when we turn left and head down the Hudson.

[@PeterMasella]

That sure is a great climb! Coming soon: Video about the Bronx climb!

[@alk61695]

@@PeterMasella Nice!

[@CockpitScenes]

After having actually flown this climb and numerous others from airports all over the world for 36 years, I am blown away that non-pilots even care about this stuff, let alone know about it.

[@steven2212]

Very well done.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@Stache987]

Definitely a smooth landing. Well presented.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@reloksat]

Great video! Excellent production…

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@sigurdjohnson6617]

I enjoy your videos and your commentary on the flight details. Your landing path on this video into MSP takes you right over my brother's house in south Minneapolis. MSP is my home airport (along with Hector Airport in Fargo ND where I live). Your night flights over NYC are always spectacular.

[@PeterMasella]

Very cool! I'm a frequent flyer on the LGA-MSP-LGA route and love sharing it with my viewers!

[@aas51506]

Great Video. I do a lot of flight videos, but your videos are superb.

[@BIGDOXX]

Being that I’m from the Bronx, I love these views

[@PeterMasella]

Cool 😎!

[@migueldgarcia9341]

Wwowowo great video I enjoy it

[@cm8052]

As a weekly Delta traveler out of NYC, this is an amazing video!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks! Say hi if you see me on Delta out of NYC!

[@cm8052]

@@PeterMasella will do. Just landed in DFW from LGA.

[@pinstripejohnny]

You’re the man,Peter!

[@PeterMasella]

👍

[@robertrohwer6965]

Very well done…… thanks!

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@reopat14]

Love it!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching!

[@plasticpi]

I'm a pilot for Delta based in NYC. Your videos are fantastic for those interested in aviation. Your explanations are accurate while being simplified enough that people not familiar with aviation jargon can understand it. Thanks for your videos, and thank you for flying with us. I am still impressed every time I fly into or out of NYC at how it all works. So much work by so many people makes the most congested airspace in the US work. I can almost say it's the most congested airspace in the world, but it looks like London has NYC beat, at least in 2019.

[@PeterMasella]

It is an honor to read this message! Thank you very much and maybe I'll see you one day at LGA!

[@plasticpi]

@@PeterMasella Be sure to come up front and say Hi! While I can't speak for every Delta pilot, I can say most of us absolutely love it when people come up and chat!

[@denisryan8757]

Very cool!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@albertochelo7076]

Awesome thanks

[@PeterMasella]

You bet!

[@Ztbmrc1]

Awesome views! Btw at 2:05 on that truck is no airplane landing gear but a gear of an airbridge! Tnx for sharing!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for the info! Now I know!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Thanks for sharing. Flying to Toronto at the end of this week, if the wind is right there is a decent chance we will take this exact same route out of same airside.

[@PeterMasella]

Yes!

[@smittysmitty481]

Bad ass video! Very well explained

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@AK-ug1md]

Damn so much information. Would love to hear this breakdown of LAS TO OAK AND Vice versa

[@edwardpetty5401]

Great views Peter. Being originally from NJ, it was nice to see some views of NY and NJ.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching, Edward!

[@heavysighs]

Nice video. I just retired from ZDC where I sequenced LGA’s for more than 30 years. My FAA career controlling the DC-NY corridor was the best thing ever!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks Brian and I hope you enjoy your retirement!

[@PaulMillerMI]

You flew over my house in Michigan. Enjoyed the video.

[@PeterMasella]

Very cool!

[@mattmahoney3935]

Great video

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching!

[@alangebbie8848]

Knowledgeable and interesting vlog

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks a lot!

[@francis-bravoairspace2895]

amazing quality.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@michaeldunne7139]

Very enjoyable and informative - liked

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@richierugs6544]

im from mt vernon and i just love this~

[@PeterMasella]

:-)

[@nickcef]

Well done! Right across the Grand Central Parkway at the beginning of runway 4, there's a great area for plane spotting. Spent a few Saturday afternoons there watching planes on low approach over Queens.

[@PeterMasella]

Yes! It's called Plane View Park. I love it there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZiYg4are9mZmcU

[@nickcef]

@@PeterMasella Thanks for the link! Did you know that some approach lights for runway 4 are actually positioned in the backyards and front yards of some residences near the airport? I couldn't believe it when I saw that!

[@PeterMasella]

@@nickcef It's such a tight area!

[@jcrif]

I quit USAir in 2002 after being an aircraft mechanic for many years in LGA. My how the place has really changed, including the school I went to that you show when you point out the aircraft that you have to wait for to land before you take off. Looks like the same route the Miracle on the Hudson flight took

[@joevalentine2048]

Love your videos. I don’t know how to tune in to the ATC but I’m sure there is a video on KZbin. Much appreciate the names of the land marks over the Bronx as I grew up in Queens and only visited the zoo and stadium. Thanks again.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much Joe! I use liveatc for the atc audio.

[@joevalentine2048]

@@PeterMasella thank you.

[@LtGunz]

There's a "box departure" climb out of KTOA for northbound LASFR (special flight rules) transition...wheels up!

[@stanhohmann]

Nice vids Budd!

[@PeterMasella]

Glad you like them!

[@alanzemsky7695]

So interesting! How cool to be able to highlight all the sites on the climb. Do you have a video posted for a departure that goes over Queens- citi field and tennis stadium too?

[@PeterMasella]

I am working on a video off of runway 13!

[@rmk7641]

Mr. Masella, I really enjoy the detailed information you always provide about taxing as well as the climb/decent. Is there any way for you to show us, as you explain, the taxiway/runway map of the airpot (in the case LaGuardia) as well as the filed Flight Path on the respective path? Just a thought!

[@PeterMasella]

Great idea…just a lot more work!

[@dejjal8683]

I worked at a Home Depot across Flushing Bay in College Point, when the traffic was heading south you couldn't hear yourself think.

[@PeterMasella]

That sure is a noisy (but exciting) area!