Missiles Divert My Flight in Middle East

[@dboss7239]

Wow, Kelsey as an airline Captain = A+. Kelsey as a documentary film maker = A+. This format is outstanding sir, first rate in every respect! May the snacks be with you.

[@bodystomp5302]

Any thoughts on unidentified anomalous phenomena? A lot of reports by pilots lately.

[@justaskin8523]

@@bodystomp5302 There is no such thing in Azerbaijan. No anomalies detected. That must be a New Jersey thing.

[@bodystomp5302]

@@justaskin8523 Fair enough, but I wasn't really referring to the drones over Jersey. We aren't interested in drones.

[@NancyElizabeth-n9n]

LOL

[@auzzierocks]

So true, he's got a knack for this! He'd fit in with the nomadic aviation crew on cockpit casual

[@aspiringcaptain]

I love how his stuff to do is “get to the hotel and sleep”, this man is getting more and more relatable!

[@psinclairjr]

Never forget getting the free breakfast 😂

[@aspiringcaptain]

@ and that of course! 😂😂

[@cgardner85]

@@psinclairjrbeat me to it.

[@ingridsweeney1787]

I like the bits that say ‘off to find food’

[@Robert-is7du]

Robots Automatons Cyborgs Blade Runners Androids Soulless Clones They are filling in space flying Artificial Finite life form intelligence programs No different than a Microsoft Flight Simulator Their not real They simply perform jobs for artificial intelligence to keep the fake Universe running untill it implodes and goes NOVA back to the real Universe

[@hotshotjcb3798]

I like this video format. Post more like these when you can! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you.

[@robertreads21]

100%❤

[@stormraven4183]

Agreed. I love the vlog style.

[@psinclairjr]

I agree, love the Vlog format. I like counting the snacks and his mention of "free breakfasts" 😂

[@OfficialSamuelC]

Unfortunately it’s flight and company dependant. First priority is flight, checks etc and some stuff may not be approved for recording which he will be seeking from the chief pilot / company before doing.

[@ashbriant]

You have really upped your game, great content, great B roll. Super....

[@alexandergoodman5014]

13:40 "SIR, THAT'S NOT MY FAULT!" Was my favorite quote from this channel so far!

[@keithbrown9198]

I feel your "pain". I was a C-130 loadmaster for 6 years, flying the globe, 16 hour, sometimes 18 hour missions. Crew rest were just two words in the regulations, they didn't mean I actually got any. Video production and editing are top notch, loved it!

[@PredMatic]

" I'm way too cheap to go under the sea and get crushed". Hilarious

[@efflux89]

Cute dog in the profile picture!

[@PredMatic]

@efflux89 I guess he'll do 😄

[@MrLanternland]

But it's a once in a lifetime experience. Everybody in heaven wants to hear their story.

[@t.prophoto]

There’s just no upside to it.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

@@MrLanternlandThe story starts with; “I heard a pop, and here I was.”

[@lisa_and_christian]

This vlog had a deeper meaning in so many ways. After last week's tragedy with an Azerbejian airline and then today's horrific events with the S Korean airline, it's just such a challenge in flying. Stay safe, Kelcey. Stay safe. ♥

[@Soundbrigade]

Take a look at Mentour Pilot’s video from today about the second 737Max crashing in Ethiopia and you have to reach for that bottle of jack daniels.

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

I saw the trip to Azerbaijan and thought “oh no” not there.

[@emperorofthefrench6553]

Why are you bringing this up?

[@YahWay.]

​@emperorofthefrench6553168 people so far have agreed that it's a rational thought and connection when mentioning Baku airport That was quite a tragedy, sorry if it doesn't match your sensibilities.

[@AesopsFablesthe2nd]

From his appearance this had no more practical effect than if he had diverted around a storm.

[@trumansparks2338]

This video was more interesting, polished, and entertaining than most commercially produced stuff on TV. I've seen almost all 74 Gear videos so I don't know if it's your absolute best, but it has to be top 5. Cheers and applause to Kelsey and whoever is behind the scenes helping Kelsey out. You guys are really killing it!

[@2oqp577]

There are these ferry pilots that have good quality storytelling like Kelsey, so yeah, competition is good.

[@baseballmomof8]

Yes! Awesome video. All this travel and I didn’t even need a passport 😊

[@TruFrag]

With Russia's Shoot-down... as an airline pilot... that area is wholly off limits. This was a fantastic video. I'm glad your airline is accepting of these vlogs.

[@l337pwnage]

is reel loves to "hide" their fighters next to passenger planes. you have to look out for that, also.

[@nvelsen1975]

@@l337pwnage Hey look, it's a liar coming to tell racist lies to trick people into hating. This liar is kinda dumb: He's argueing IAF would fly invisible stealth planes next to very visible airliners that go from populated area to populated area and avoid military areas where the stealth bombers have their targets. This liar should probably stick to playing games until mum comes to tell him it's time for bed, and keep this sort of lies confined to the local Antifa Indoctrination Sessions where he heard it in the first place.

[@smokingspitfire1197]

@@l337pwnageno. No they don’t

[@Ჽum]

@@l337pwnage Just making stuff up huh? They don't need to hide their aircraft, all of their operations are against non-peer adversaries. All they have to worry about are Iranian and old Soviet MANPADS that are based on sixty year old technology (which can be easily detected when fired and defeated with basic countermeasures, or wholly avoided by simply conducting operations at high enough altitudes).

[@417Owsy]

@@l337pwnage love it when people lie

[@msmagsmn]

You have the perfect temperament for this work, sir. Professional, calm, conscientious, and still energetic and fun. As a fellow snack hound, may you always have good ones on your travels.

[@bufyc1779]

May the snacks (and free breakfasts) be with him. 🤗🤗

[@cowboywrench13]

Understanding security concerns, I do like the more behind the scene glimpses. Also being in transportation, most people have no idea what it takes to move them or their stuff from point to point. The paperwork, the equipment checks, the disruptive eating and sleeping schedules, not to mention delays for whatever reasons or rerouting. I also appreciate not having too much teasing about the content or drama hype that isn't in your videos. Clean, straightforward, showing what it is and what it takes while still being entertaining. Happy skies and plenty of snacks. Thanks for another great glimps into a day of the life.

[@Vousie]

Yup. So cool to see in the cockpit and so on - I love to see however much he's allowed to show. Like, it's essentially the "usual" KZbinr vlog style, except he's an airline pilot which makes it so much more interesting than really any other vlog I've come across.

[@ProfessorJohnB]

Most people do not realise the many twists and turns in the aviation life of a pilot. This was a superb example!

[@baconcat2458]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do more day in the life/vlog videos!! These are by far my favorite format that you do

[@slypear]

+1

[@gailpeterson3747]

Oh man, Kelsey, your vlogs just keep getting better and better and you're looking very confident and self-assured in that left seat. You're such a good example for those coming up the ranks. Thank you so much for all you do and for sharing these bits of your life with us. Please stay safe. ❤

[@brucecuratola6389]

Thanks for verifying my decision to NOT pursue an aviation career that I made nearly 45 years ago! Air crews truly deserve the salaries they make. Thanks for this and Happy New Year!

[@strangecreature3793]

That airport in Azerbaijan was absolutely beautiful. Your footage is always amazing. After the recent happenings i’m glad you are okay! Being a pilot is a wild ride

[@MTGeomancer]

A lot of them in the middle east are that way, much nicer and cleaner. I went through Dubai once in business class, the business class lounge was its own floor of the entire terminal, including their own boarding gates so you didn't have to mingle with the economy class peasants (I say that jokingly, I only was in business because my job paid for it). First Class had its own exclusive floor also, I can only image what it as like. I've also been in Doha numerous times, haven't had to ride a bus in though, always been lucky to get a normal sky bridge. The Qatar Airways lounge was wonderful, can't even fully describe how much better Doha and Dubai were compared to like Heathrow, JFK, LAX, etc. Jeddah however, that was an awful airport, worst I've ever been to. I think they've built a new terminal since then though, so maybe it's improved.

[@rantlyy]

@@MTGeomancerAzerbaijan isn’t the Middle East lol

[@MTGeomancer]

@@rantlyy I didn't say it was, although I admit it's implied. I was merely comparing to my own experiences in traveling around the world and Dubai and Doha were by far better than any others. I of course haven't been to every one in the world, but what was shown of the Azerbaijan airport and city was similar to what I've seen in Dubai and Doha.

[@whittybeeRN]

Wow. Given everything that’s happened this week, what a time to release this vlog. So glad you’re ok Kelsey! I hope next year is a better one for aviation.

[@dale1956ties]

Ditto

[@1coleman8]

Yeah I was just thinking the same thing!

[@PDGX]

Russian air-defense system downed Azerbaijan passenger flight J2-8243 on 12/25/2024. 38 people killed.

[@zq3yp]

yea, as soon as he said october I disliked the video, just using the tragedy of his fellow airmen for views

[@vallorahn]

​@@zq3ypAs soon as he said tragedy I disliked that moronic comment, just using the tragedy of other people for spewing toxic comments.

[@Gorkhepilot]

I m very happy to see you with 4 stripes, big fan and follower since 5 years I think

[@aveekbh]

Congrats on becoming captain, Kelsey! (I guess it was some time ago, but I'm watching your videos after several months...)

[@margefoyle6796]

I feel like this is the "real" life of being a pilot. Serious props. Happy New Year, Kelsey, wherever you are.

[@FunkyCanuck]

I have been watching for years and realized I am not subscribed. I just solved that problem. With notifications. I grew up in airplanes with my dad being a bush pilot. The chance of me having a flying career now is way beyond my financial capabilities. That being said. I absolutely love the videos. Here is why. You break down abstract thinking to an easily understandable form. I just want you to know how much you have guided my thought process in my career. Thank you The way you explain your decision making process has been invaluable to my life and career. You break down how to think of all options in the calmest ways.

[@MrTechysal]

I would hate your job. You do what I hate the most, Airports, travel, long hours of waiting and hurry. I’m glad you enjoy it and grateful to have people like you when I need them. Thank you for the great videos

[@Hellsong89]

For me it would be in top shape to fly complex aircraft in almost what ever weather with multinational fucks ups around me, when day to day there is times your body says "sleep ffs", but brain goes full nyan cat and cant sleep. Combine that with being too tired so you jam into one position on the whole night and on the morning you wake up with stiff back, neck and migraine... yeah no thank you.

[@jimbob-robob]

​@@Hellsong89 "nyan cat"?

[@smaze1782]

This man is a gem. Thanking everyone, appreciative of everyone. So refreshing. What a great vlog.

[@drkskwlkr]

I am loving how Kelsey has perfected the art of piloting the aircraft *and* filming himself from the ground at the same time 💝💝

[@crunchdata]

I wonder where he obtains drones capable of velocity sufficient to be recovered through the escape hatch in the cockpit ceiling. I imagine that now that he has his fourth stripe it's easier to keep crew on oxygen until he closes the hatch.

[@Tailss1]

Also finding where the snacks are kept.😂

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

The hard part is telling the crew he has to go back to get his camera

[@bufyc1779]

😂

[@slovak4life1991]

I appreciate the dedication to get out of the plane, film it taking off, and then get right back in to keep flying it.

[@conceptrat]

Some great choices of music and cuts. Great job considering you have so much going on. Appreciate it man.

[@TheOriginalFaxon]

Very glad to see you posting what with all the bad news in aviation this week. Losing an Embrarer jet to a missile and then a 737 this morning was bad times for everyone involved.

[@thcluky5547]

I respect the amount of courtesy you show to strangers , “thank you, no thank you, I appreciate it”. It is becoming more, and more rare recently.

[@tanya5322]

There were a few reasons why, when my previous place of employment was sold to new owners, that I was not among those that were rehired… with the perspective of hindsight, I can admit to myself that one of those reasons was that I was becoming a bit of a “cranky old lady” I now make a conscious effort to *not* be the cranky old lady remembering to say “please” and “thank you” and “yes please” as appropriate to people I work with and people I interact with as a customer. I still slip though and can unfortunately still be cranky with my spouse at times..

[@davidp2888]

It's always a good day when Captain Kelsey drops a new video.

[@nommadd5758]

"The Adventures of Captain Kelsey" 😃 Awesome! Thanks for taking us along!

[@zaphodbeeblebrox1880]

Striiiiiiiiiiiipes!

[@ich6361]

The videography and editing have reached an entirely new level - absolutely stunning to watch!

[@jayblanton745]

Man I absolutely love you doing this kind of format!

[@crazy4dariver]

I feel for you Brother. I'm a Yacht Captain and had the misfortune of crossing the Sea of Japan when China decided to flex their muscles. Australian and US Navy had my six going into the China Sea. I was Terrified. A large sailboat can out run NOTHING.

[@AdamVest]

Wow! When did that happen?

[@crazy4dariver]

@AdamVest Aug

[@relwaretep]

You can probably outrun my swimming

[@kurtvanluven9351]

Rowboat?

[@justaskin8523]

@@relwaretep So if they strap a missile on your back and have you swim to blast a yacht, they have a chance to get away from you. Good to know, good to know! 🤣

[@ericfielding2540]

I am glad you mentioned at the beginning that this was recorded in October 2024, since Azerbaijan air travel has been in the news since December 25, 2024.

[@matthewbeasley7765]

Yep, my thoughts exactly!

[@scotttudor6647]

Yeah, the whole “I don’t want to be shot down, so I’m going to Azerbaijan” hasn’t aged well.

[@yoweedmofo19897]

​@@scotttudor6647 To be fair the incident started in Russian airspace and ended in Khazak airspace, but I get what you mean; I thought the same thing.

[@teijaflink2226]

Sad that the world is like this that you have to watch out so the plane doesn't get shot down.

[@doom9603]

@@teijaflink2226 its a consequence of bad politics, MAGA and people who have too much money, along eldery dying fast.

[@laras678]

Scary now to hear you talking about GPS jamming especially, since it's looking like that might have happened to the Azerbaijani flight that went down a few days ago. Stay safe out there, Kelsey! We need you!

[@the6thgate]

Happens to a lot of aircrafts and (hopefully all) pilots are trained on how to handle it. I believe the flightradar24 channel has a video where a captain explains this.

[@Delibro]

GPS jamming doesn't bring down commercial planes, they have many other means of knowing where they are, only Flightradar has not.

[@janemiettinen5176]

Our Finnish airline, Finnair, has had to do couple unplanned landings because of these shenanigans. Living next to Russia is so much fun!

[@doom9603]

@@janemiettinen5176 yep exactly that. Even we in Germany have issues with it. Its just that Germans are not talking about it, to not motivate or anger the Russians. But they will see.

[@TProphet]

The production quality of this one is absolutely incredible. Huge step up from your normal videos. Whatever you changed up, "wow" is all I have to say. Thank you for sharing this with us. It's always a lot of fun to see behind the scenes.

[@ccpperrett7522]

My heart jumped when you said you were flying into Azerbaijan. 😮 I am happy you made it home in one piece. ❤

[@odaydrums]

it actually looks quite nice. Have you ever been there? Or just assuming its scary? I've found a lot of places I go, I was told one thing and they're actually not what I was told

[@N0d4chi]

It was russia who shot down a plane, not Azerbaijan. Dont blame the wrong guys

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

@@odaydrums Six of one, half dozen of the other. It's not like it's not a hot area to go while Iran was popping off and the war in Ukraine was ongoing a stone's throw away, even before this recent shootdown. Do you also think that Jeddah is a wonderful city even though rockets hit 10 miles from the F1 race a couple years ago? I guess it's all relative.

[@JohnCarter-h5q]

Absolutely 100 % America is turning into 3rd world country, and people dont even know it ​@odaydrums

[@jillcrowe2626]

I would never willingly do what Kelsey's doing. When you're flying cargo that he knows what could be inside and the Russians would rather that you don't, that's certainly out of my comfort zone. Flying the long way around just so you don't get shot down? Nope!! I ain't going!

[@scottgoode9874]

Absolutely fantastic watching what a true freighter pilot does!! Thanks for 2024!!!! And you made captain, congratulations.

[@tanya5322]

I had to reread your comment at least twice, as I misread “freighter” as “fighter” pilot. As I was thinking about a friend who has been both.

[@AesopsFablesthe2nd]

From his appearance this had no more practical effect than if he had diverted around a storm.

[@cowboy6591]

Appreciate the fact your not afraid to show the not so glamorous side of piloting. WOW, It's a tough life after all. And dangerous too.

[@surfingthedarkness]

With all the changes of where even he was gonna go i got a whole new appreciation for the people who organize all this and the people who code the computer programs to assist them!

[@eric_in_florida]

My thought too. All the planning and preparation that has to be done, has to be a lot of work.

[@dreb222]

Kelsey, I don’t remember if it was you, but in 2016 I had flown on one of your ‘47s as a cargo “courier” for the USAF into Diego Garcia. We made several stops along the way, and on the landing I was offered to sit third seat upon landing on Diego. What a memorable experience landing on that island, sitting third seat in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere. Oh yeah, the pilots, if it was you, brought us military guys(2 of us riding along) jimmy John’s before the flight and it was treat. The crew left, and went to Swaziland to pick up some elephants which made headlines a week later. If it was you, thanks for the experience.

[@nvelsen1975]

Can't have been Kelsey then: You yourself wrote he gave you snacks instead of quickly taking them for himself. 😉

[@maryeckel9682]

Trust Kelsey to feed you 😅

[@73FPV]

Your video quality is so good. Audio, B roll, Content. So good. Thanks for your work you put in. I love it!

[@stormraven4183]

The production quality is A+ for sure!

[@fredfred2363]

Yeah, compared some other YT channels, the quality really stands out. This is a movie/broadcast level production.

[@danpro77]

As an airline pilot for 30 years, I approve this message! Great job Kelsey!

[@mikoto7693]

It’s also interesting from the perspective of a ramper/aircraft cleaner. It’s interesting to see what happens to the aircraft after we’re done preparing it.

[@jeffreynelson6795]

Your travels are far from mundane. Love when you take us on your journeys. We live in routines. You don't. Thank you for including us. It's a great escape.

[@AesopsFablesthe2nd]

From his appearance this had no more practical effect than if he had diverted around a storm.

[@ydatwrh5999]

Flying obviously has to be a passion, driving a bus seems so much easier... Thanks for keeping it real, not sugar coating things...

[@Vousie]

Sure, driving a bus would be easier, I guess, but just so much more boring (and no amazing view). Of course, one could do domestic flights instead, then there's less/none of the jetlag and crazy-long flight times... Does mean one would fly smaller planes - no 747s or A380s.

[@doom9603]

driving a bus is easy, unless you have an mine field or IEDs in front, and your passengers are soldiers.

[@christophe5756]

Bro, don’t even worry about “more” videos. And don’t apologize for taking us to Baku in Azerbaijan! 99.99% of us have never been there! (I know I haven’t!) This video was Excellent! You picked great beats too! 😎👍🏽👍🏽

[@Vince6381]

Thanks for sharing with us Kelsey. The editing, rythm and vibe are awesome, but I get why you don't do more this kind of videos now, a pilot's life is crazy.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Great video. A lot of people who work in situations that are primarily routine, don't understand how for some, chaotic is a normal condition. How you relate this stuff is just so honest and well done. One small detail. I had never noticed the chocks being spaced so far from the wheels. Cool. Totally makes sense with something as large as a 747.

[@katiewennerberg210]

Awesome video! I love all the scenic shots out the window. I’m only a passenger, but every time I’m on any flight going anywhere I always marvel at how beautiful the world is. Does not get old. Just glad you’re ok with the recent happenings over there!

[@deborahthomasnorling9436]

So many emotions watching this...I'm so very sorry that the flight didn't go as planned..but, it was one of my very favorite vids...no matter what, you still have the most awesome job! Thank you as always for sharing!

[@wernerfoerster3666]

awesome job???? do you really understand his role?

[@jamiedbg51]

That was really cool! Thanks Kelsey! Now SLEEP!!!

[@N1njaSnake]

I absolutely loved this format! The vibe, the pace, the editing. Please, more of this!

[@briankowald6465]

For those of us that don’t live that life, it seems exciting. I’m sure that wears off after a while. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@pedrosmith4529]

You flew over my house in Zaragoza. The second runway is usually for military flights. It used to be the emergency landing site for the Shuttle.

[@theussmirage]

Now THAT would be an insane 747 flight, returning the Shuttle from Spain after an abort

[@pfsantos007]

Is that the longer runway? Would be nice if they allowed commercial flights to use it. Although I'm sure they do if there's an emergency that would warrant it (i.e. a no flaps landing).

[@LeslieMatheson]

Flew F-4s at Zaragoza twice ayear, 30 dayz at a time for 4 years deployed from Germany

[@pedrosmith4529]

@@pfsantos007 Yes, the longer one is 30L, the shorter one, 30R is also long enough (3,024m, 9,921ft). They can use both if they want but the taxiing is longer for 30L Also 30L is concrete and 30R asphalt.

[@doom9603]

@@LeslieMatheson didn't know we had F-4s stationed in any US AB in our beloved Germany. Cool! 😎

[@juniorbasenga6128]

Am I the only one enjoying this long video format? We need more of these this was awesome 🙏🏽

[@bufyc1779]

Where Kelsey goes, I follow. It’s a big surprise “if” I notice how long a video is. It’s so interesting that I am just watching away with no sense of time. I can’t think of any other channel that keeps me in its thrall like 74 Gear does. Pretty amazing.

[@reneebee8693]

Woot! Lady pilot. Girl power! Stay safe, Capt. Kelsey! 🛫

[@robertbasten2311]

Thank you Kelsey. Always appreciate it when you document your day at work as a pilot.

[@ernestmugo1765]

I like this different perspective into your career as a pilot as opposed to just watching you on a set. Looking forward to more of this sort of content

[@xo2quilt]

That "set" I always thought was his hotel room, wherever he was!!

[@Velvie_cakes]

Wait, what set? He always says he’s in his room facing the window.

[@FSXairpilot]

As an Azerbaijani working towards my commercial pilot license, it makes me happy you got to see my country Kelsey, i would recommend taking a tour there, you'll like it

[@gailpeterson3747]

I too enjoyed seeing bits of your beautiful country. I would like to take a trip to Baku and the surrounding area.

[@janemiettinen5176]

My (Finnish) in-laws are totally in love with this Azerbaijani youtube couple, we’ve been watching them cook & farm all thru xmas! The views from their mountain home are magical. Cant give you their channel handle, because I don’t really understand it..

[@frankyw8803]

It looks fantastic .

[@mpetrino7330]

Kelsey: Hi from Calgary, Alberta, Ca. As a freight pilot FO 767 I appreciate your channel as it provides the REAL picture of our profession. Sure I do it because I love to fly. But the picture most people have of the profession is like a old PanAm commercial. Captain with two Stews on each arm flying LAX to LHR a week layover then off to JFK. This episode shows the accuracy of some periods. Never had to fly anywhere near war restricted air space. Stay safe PIC.

[@peaceofmindfarming]

It's been a pleasure watching your videos for all these years. watching you the storyteller grow as your adventures grow! It's been a pleasure for me as a homebound quadriplegic, I live vicariously through YT for so many adventures.

[@AnotherAlfredHawthorneHi-kg4iv]

Ahhh, the glamour of jet travel, add to that "driving the bus" and it's thousand and one details and responsibilities. Excellent video Captain Kelsey!

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

The dubious joys of “hurry up and wait” followed by “Go, go, go…go home” International travel may sound appealing to those who don’t do it, but the jet lag and delays make it “interesting” for the wrong reasons. Thankfully I’m recently retired (age 62) and happy to watch my airline and hotel status slowly decline to “human”. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Chronograph71]

That's professional editing! Looks very high-end! Thank you!!!

[@fredfred2363]

Yeah, it was broadcast/movie theatre standard. Absolutely superb 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@KingVRhehe]

especially the transition at 10:56

[@Simonj110]

Thank you for showing us that the airline pilot life aint always legs and home for dinner. Sooo much respect to you as you help our world function. All the best for New Year from the UK!

[@emilianlazurek]

These daily vlogs are an absolute masterpiece. I love the small details you share and explain, like why the chocks are not placed too close to the landing gear tires. Thank you, Kelsey, and whoever is editing these video, amazing job!

[@mmckee58]

Me too with the wows. I know a whole lot more about film making than piloting, I have to say that was a very nice little film; a gem. I think it is the best one you've ever done. As a song writer, I really appreciate a well crafted ending whether in music or film. It is often overlooked, but we can see here why that is so important. Hmmm. Like a landing a 74? It's all interconnected. Thank you, Kelsey.

[@russellbooth37]

One of your most enjoyable videos, a real insight into the glamourous life of messed up sleep and snacks! Respect 😁

[@6ftS]

these activity action vlogs are unique and exciting. I can watch 10 hours of this... as long as I have sufficient snacks...

[@Chris_the_Muso]

What a great video! I just did a three day road trip where I could make up my own schedule, and that was hard enough. Balancing your rest/alert cycles is really challenging in a high pressure environment. Throw in unforeseen factors, range anxiety, inconsiderate people and one leg that I completely failed to plan properly and it all adds up to a hard trip. 24 hour layovers would have completely messed me up, and yeah I'm familiar with the feeling of thinking it's breakfast but discovering that they are serving dinner. Three more days later (three 12 hour days) and I did it all again in reverse. When I was younger I became aware of the Inuit saying "food is sleep" and it's been so helpful over the years: If you are tired but can't sleep, you should eat. If you are hungry but there's no food, you should sleep.

[@JanetJohnson-v7d]

I am grateful to you for bringing us along on your travels, and your talent for illustrating just how complex the life of an international airline pilot actually is. I have gained a whole new level of appreciation for what you and your colleagues do on a daily basis. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism, and for your humility and respect. Wishing you a safe and happy 2025.

[@kateelderson]

Happy new year Kelsey. Hope you get some good downtime with much fruit and veggies. Regards from UK.

[@markfoster3785]

Thanks for the trip Kelsey, So awesome to go along with you to those awesome places! Really amazed that Baku is so modern looking really impressive!

[@peteengard9966]

Your airline is great that they don't hot bunk you with other crews. Sleep deprived and jet lagged. It's a miracle that there isn't more airline accidents due to fatigue. Thank you for the ride.

[@mikoto7693]

One of the ways the airline industry avoids accidents from exhausted pilots is by giving them the right to call up ahead of time and tell the airline that they are too tired to fly. Obviously the pilots can’t get away with doing that too often and abuse the system but since it’s so difficult to actually become an airline pilot in the first place they tend not to abuse it to get out of work, so usually the system works out well. There are a number of things that the airline industry does differently in the name of safety. Ground crew can accidentally damage an airliner and so long as they were following the rules and it was genuinely an accident they don’t get fired or punished. Why? So they will report the accident instead of trying to hide it, which could result in a plane crash, because they fear being fired. Similarly if any of the ground crew spots something damaged or wrong with one of the aircraft and report it, that aircraft is then grounded until a mechanic or pilot has checked it. Though since mechanics are onsite 25/7 that doesn’t take long. And it’s still encouraged even if the worker is mistaken and the aircraft is fine. Again because it’s safer to check it than dismiss the worker because s/he isn’t an expert or mechanic. (Although in truth after awhile we really start to learn what an intact airliner looks and sounds like enough to get a feel for when something isn’t quite right. I’ve done it myself.) It actually makes what’s happening at Boeing actually kind of weird because the rest of the aviation industry I’m familiar with absolutely obsesses over safety.

[@MrRedstoner]

@@mikoto7693 I think it's because people inherently view flying as more dangerous. Thus the whole business model requires them to demonstrate safety as much as possible, which results in such good numbers (as opposed to other modes of transport, where we don't give as much of a sh*t)

[@adriennerowe3937]

I love your show. Everything you put into it. Your vlog lets us tag along. I learn so much. I appreciate more. You are so easy to relate to, even being worlds apart. Thank you, and congrats on your promotion.

[@jamesromanoski7292]

After watching what you endured, I have no reason to ever complain about a flight again. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@wiloldham1]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! I frequently travel to IAH, LAX, and LAS so the first part hit home. Hope your company knows how much we appreciate being able to see some of the behind the scenes.

[@karlbrundage7472]

Thanks for doing what you do. Also, cherish these episodes of your life. In 20 years, you'll look back and say "I used to be able to do that"

[@evan.c43]

Such a cool job you have. Seeing these vlogs really makes me appreciate what you cargo pilots do even more. Thank you!

We are always travelling with you. Excellent video, keep on doing these, and keep on flying this beautiful piece of metal!

[@IROCZSPEED]

I remember when this was a small growing channel. He has the coolest job in the world and over a million subs. Great job Kelsey! Great video.

[@rogerwhittemore9950]

Fun video to watch. Thanks for sharing the "glamour" side of your job.

[@DreadPirateRodgers_BRAVE]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thankful for you continuing to share your awesome, honest videos with all of us.

[@katepoole6891]

Love the views out of the plane. That airport in Baku looked really spacious and modern. Thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@cathypreston1095]

Thank you sir for taking us along. Stay safe out there! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

[@MickyGogan]

Thanks for taking us along. Your videos are terrific!

[@peepers46]

Thank you Kelsey, as a huge aviation nerd/buff/geek I can’t tell you how much I both love and appreciate you taking the time to make these awesome videos. Stay safe and Keep the Blue Side Up

[@ads06.1]

This was absolutely amazing! How you're able to do what you do, with the constant changes in environments and so many uncontrollable, is incredible. I really appreciate you taking the time, in between everything going on, to give us a glimpse into your world as the impacts of one delay for you is so much more impactful than it is for 90%+ of the the travelers (for passenger flights). Wishing you a blessed, healthy, prosperous, and peaceful 2025 and as always, safe travels!

[@adamsteinhardt6393]

Baku Azerbaijan is not a place I would have thought I’d find myself either, but now I am living here full time. It’s a beautiful country 15:28

[@SuchPlaneWeather]

Your editing and production gets better and better. Your content gets better and better. Your life gets better and better. I think really all I can say (the best I can say?) is you are one of my favorite content creators on KZbin. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@shykitten55]

Glad you are keeping well. All the best, happy new year (and all that).

[@SableRain]

Thanks for taking us along, Kelsey. 💕

[@LAXTravels]

Dude whoever you brought on to help with these videos absolutely crushed this one! Nice work all around!

[@psinclairjr]

After the Azerbaijan Airlines jet that was downed by Russia this week when you said where you were headed my heart skipped a beat! 😮

[@urbancats1]

And now theres Jeju Airlines that crashes so..

[@legit7971]

exactly lol

[@huskytail]

@@AlienGamer38 what a bunch of lies to cover the gazillionth proof of Russian incompetence. It would have been funny if it wasn't on the back of so many people's life. In this case it's just pathetic, just like the Russian anti air system, Russian lies and the reaction.

[@yt45204]

​@@AlienGamer38Just like USA started WW2 by bombing Tokyo as an escalation after the Pearl Harbor incident

[@beverlyweber4122]

@@AlienGamer38 Since Putin apologized this morning, unless he switched sides...?? News changes fast in today's world.

[@bobbibaker5877]

Excellent video, Kelsey! It's tough. Thanks for showing it's not all glitz and glamour - it's hard work and a lot of schedule changes.

[@rhondaroo1693]

LOVE LOVE this! Thank you so much for letting us know what really pilots have to go through! Your awesome!

[@d_kortman]

Kelsey, these are my favorite videos of yours. You do such a great job of filming them. To be honest, I wish they were a bit longer. I’d have zero problem watching an hour of this stuff, mostly the in-plane footage and commentary, but I realize with company rules and aviation regulations that’s hard to do. I appreciate you taking us along these amazing short looks into your life as a pilot. The production quality just keeps increasing, and I’m all here for it.

[@MrGrumblier]

Truck drivers of the skies. Keep the blue side up, Kelsey.

[@caseya2012]

I was in Jordan on April 13th when Iran shot its first round at Israel. The radio/gps spoofing was crazy. Kept showing in Cairo and Beirut on my phone.

[@avramlevitter6150]

I live in Israel and it's constantly a game of "Cairo, Beirut, or Amman" whenever there's GPS jamming.

[@jackeppington6488]

This is not your usual hotel room debrief! This was great...maybe the biggest production you've made. Thank you. I'm sorry your schedule did not work out, and I really question the safety of a plan like that this. Still, you had 4 crew on that one leg, and once things went awry later, the company let you come home. You did the best you could, and thanks for bringing us along.

[@00shivani]

me too.. the rest periods dont seem practical. pilots need to meet a quota of rest hours to qualify for flying, but if the hours are impractical it's still not safe. if you sleep the first half of 24 hours rest, then the second half youre awake, then when it's time for the flight, youll be getting tired. kelcey makes it look easy but theres been incidents and accidents due to wonky rest schedules, though since they met the "technical" rest quota, it wasn't scrutinized enough.

[@deeluu905]

Happy New Year Kelsey! You are an absolute handsome Captain. Your content is beautiful and informative. Keep the blue side up! All the best in 2025!💙💙💙