AIRLINE PILOT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS // PILOT Q&A

You all asked some amazing pilot questions on TikTok!! Should there be a PART TWO? Ask away in the comments below and I'll put out another video!
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[@saphira_6440]

When you said "yeah, bring your kids to the cockpit" It reminded me that day when I was like- 10 maybe... And I really wanted to see how it was into the cockpit, how everything works, etc... And then my mom told me she was gonna ask if it was possible for me to go see in the cockpit but she told me that she wasn't sure that they would say yes because of all the accidents that happened with people just entering the cockpit and making the plane crash... So she asked to one of the women that was working on the plane if it was possible at least before the flight starts and she said that she was going to ask to the pilot. So when she came back she said that they said yes but that the pilot wasn't here yet so there was only the co-pilot. So I went to the cockpit, started to talk with the co-pilot, he was kinda impressed I knew some things that usually 10 years old kids (or even adults) don't know (I knew these things because my father worked in an airport and he had friends working on air planes (like fixing them, etc...) So then I came back to my place beside my mother and then there's the pilot, the co-pilot, and the woman that works on the plane that just went OUT of the cockpit and called us- the pilot said: "Excuse me, take your stuff and come please." And my mother was like- "What did you do?!" So we took our bags and all the things and then they just- closed the curtains and they said to follow them to the cockpit- so we ended up doing ALL THE FLIGHT in the cockpit with them! It was a really funny and cool experience! Fun fact number one: we had to shut up everytime they were communicating with the airport Fun fact number two: there were old candies on the floor of the cockpit- And finally- fun fact number three-: when they called us, all the people were looking at us like- wth..... Good luck to read all of this!

[@karinaestrada6802]

“Is the earth flat?”… nonchalantly - “i don’t know(?), it looks flat(?)” 😂

[@barbaracameron5610]

Im a retired flight attendant, in flight deck while first officer was in bathroom,I was talking to captain. We were discussing UFO's. He and fo saw one on the way to Alaska late one evening. It was documented . He notified atc and wrote it up. His sighting was documented in a book about UFO sightings.

[@lj3013]

The Japanese flight?

[@anthonyb4913]

Thanks for the content. You answered a question I’ve been wondering about the age limit for hire. I have eight more years before I’m eligible to retire and I will be 46 years old. I have my PPL and plan on taking it all the way to ATP by then.

[@floridadave224]

I didn't realize the autopilot could land the plane...interesting. I like hearing from the pilot, they always sound so calm and relaxed, might be helpful for travelers that are nervous about flying. I used to be somewhat nervous about flying but as I've gotten older it doesn't bother me at all now.

[@mikoto7693]

Oh, yeah if the airport is ILS then yeah the autopilot can be programmed to land itself with very little input from the human. From what I’ve seen the real problem would be getting the radio programmed and set to the correct or emergency frequency.

[@69ChevyGarage]

You still have to dial in the speeds per flaps, and make sure the ILS is completely set up, disengage the auto-throttle just before flare and the person on the controls must apply the thrust reversers upon touchdown. This is all it takes to bring an airliner safely onto a runway, it must be equipped with an Instrument landing system (ILS).

[@unknown1994ish]

"it looks flat" that was hilarious!

[@mrsaveabuck5969]

Thank you for your super amazing and creative Videos! What is the nicest compliment a passenger can give to the pilot?

[@MrJohnBos]

I used to fly British Airways on a 747-200 (2 pilots plus flight engineer) across the pond quite frequently back in the late 80's and early 90's. I usually asked the flight attendants if I could visit the cockpit in flight as I am a private/instrument pilot. I was usually granted permission and literally spent hours in the cockpit with the pilots. On one flight I was there for almost 2 hours chatting as we flew over Greenland, so serene and pretty. They finally threw me out when we had to begin our descent. I also managed to fly the jump seat on a Lufthansa ATR 72 from Munich to Milan. We flew over the Alps as the sun was going down. That was spectacular. Just discovered your channel, I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianhurt3801]

Here's a weird question have you ever had a snake on the plane

[@kevinbisesser947]

The UFO response starts at 14:56

[@MrFreezeEdits]

W bro

[@roberthunt4538]

I love this guy..

[@torben6137]

Its mainly american seeing ufo’s …. Wonder why that is 😂. Ever seen a map where they have plotted ufo sightings …. Very few sightings in mexico and in canada, but in the US. 😂😂. holy crap ufo’s loves usa

[@MarkJ1776]

When I worked at a dealership in Cannon Falls, MN, we had a customer who was a pilot for Northwest that would sit on his tailgate and drink beer while we worked on his truck. I always teased him that if I ever heard his south accent over the intercom before a flight that I would have to get off the plane. He said he couldn't drink before work, so he made up for it on his down time. I'm pretty sure drinking in our shop was against our rules, too...

[@providencephelps1497]

I love your videos! I just found your channel last month and I’ve been watching your vlogs in reverse. Thank you for answering all of these questions. My husband is an ER doc. Occasionally when we’ve flown, the FA will ask on the overhead will ask if there’s a doctor on board. It’s never been anything life-threatening. But he feels like he can’t offer much help since he doesn’t have tools/meds etc. He usually just sits with the person and offers reassurance. The flight crew has always been very appreciative. Interesting about the break times that you get. My husband’s ED has switched to mostly 12h shifts. It’s too taxing. They need to offer ER docs breaks too. Not sure why they don’t?

[@Archie583]

I'm a retired clinical social worker. I worked on psych units for years, visiting the ED many times. My friend/colleague, a psychiatrist, was on a ferry trip on the Puget Sound when the call came over the loudspeakers: "will any doctor on board report to..." After two or three calls, his wife told him that he'd better go see if he could help. It was a guy who'd had a heart attack. But my friend wasn't the only medical professional who answered the call. A dentist happened to be on board as well! Out of the hearing range of the patient, my friend told the dentist, "Well, I could ask him how he feels about having a heart attack," to which the dentist replied, "I could look at his teeth while he is lying there!" As it turns out, the heart attack was a mild one, and the patient survived, but they did sit with him for the remainder of the trip and reassure him that all would be okay.

[@providencephelps1497]

@@Archie583 that is a great story, thank you for sharing it!! It’s hard to sit back and see someone and not be able to help them. PS We live in the Puget Sound!

[@lijohnyoutube101]

Medlife Crisis KZbinr has some fantastic videos of emergency medicine while in the air and what supplies they have and what to ask for.

[@jasonperry9020]

For your next Q&A video....I'm curious if you prefer the 75 or the 76. Excluding the destinations of course, but wondering which one is more fun to fly.

[@eddiemarshall6463]

When there's no live pilots that's when I stop flying 😅 Thanks for your video I enjoyed that and isn't it funny that everyone who mentions a ufo says it moves very fast maybe there's the answer if there real or not

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

Mentour Pilot did a video on if a non pilot could land an airliner. Go his channel to watch that video. It was filmed in a simulator.

[@NewEnglandAviaton987]

@My Layover Life why doed everyonr luv the Neo A321(A21N) A330 A320 A220 A350

[@marcpettit3969]

Haven’t most airlines dropped the 4 year degree requirement because of the pilot shortage?

[@EthanT101]

I think only Delta has

[@TonyMontana-tm7ul]

Counting people as Souls, interesting!

[@CristhianEspinosa]

In the topic of ratings... accelerated programs you can get from zero to MEI in 6 Months. With PPL in 1 Month, Instruments in 3 weeks, commercial 2 weeks, CFI 1 week, CFIII 1 week, Multi 2 weeks, and MEI 1 Week and the rest is building time for the next rating. So no years if you are committed to get your ratings.

[@thearmyflyer4905]

You can’t bring the kids to the cockpit in flight though can you? Just on the ground prior to doors closing?

[@mylayoverlife]

Correct.

[@sugarcan1110]

I'm not interested in things from area 51 ..is the world flat that's wat I wanna know??

[@sherrysnyder6410]

No, sir. You do not breath the same air. Crew oxygen system is separate from pax oxygen. Flight deck air supply has more external air than the supply run through the packs.

[@hechbkee2220]

Is it reasonable to Pray with your crew during flight planning???

[@dreamoutloudhttr]

I would hope not. They’re at work.

[@uncletrollslayer]

Hi i traveled around the world i work in aviation too, i was born in Lisbon, my favorite places in the world are Singapore and Portugal , when i try to explain why Portugal and Lisbon is one of my favorite places in the world i have a hard time to explain maybe because i was born there its hard to explain for me because i like everything, what is the things you like i love to hear an outside opinion,

[@antonioh4933]

currently now you do not need a 4 year degree for United, Southwest, American airline because there an pilot shortage happening. so they are moving from the requirements

[@ayyz1234]

i really enjoy your videos! Don't stop!!!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Like he is gonna put his career on the line saying he saw something.

[@CristhianEspinosa]

Passenger can land airplanes without experience... May 2022 in Florida

[@marklittle9913]

Except that lying dbag had 7 years in the airplane. He knew the owner and flew with him regularly.

[@venusxvr9335]

how safe is take off? i’m always so nervous about take off 😭😭😭 but the rest of the flight i’m sleeping lol

[@mylayoverlife]

Takeoff is very safe, it’s also the best time to fall asleep because you’re leaned back a little, and nobody is up and about the cabin yet.

[@gspindola]

If you ever come to São Paulo (GRU) and want to have a bjj practice. Let me know

[@mylayoverlife]

That’d be amazing. 🤙

[@janefromthecountry1820]

I enjoyed the content in this video; and feel you have a wonderful positive personality. Interesting. I learned alot. ✈👍🏻😃

[@JaLa248]

You WILL ALLOW passengers to see the cockpit❓That must the airlines rules that leave it up to the Captain. As of UPGRADE… My SON & I were coming back home & the Gate attendant moved us up to FIRST CLASS, FIRST ROW.. He was in uniform , just finished Bootcamp! Best Flight ever! 😅❗️

[@pardhivvajja5972]

WHY ARE YOUR EYES BOTH BROWN AND BLUE LOL!!

[@CristhianEspinosa]

No degree needed updated in 2022

[@citrusretna2088]

I went to the cockpit as a child, and the pilot asked me if I have ever been to a Turkish bath or seen a grown man naked.

[@MarkJ1776]

He was serious, but don't call him Shirley.

[@cuppakoffie810]

I hope your answer to 'Is the earth flat' question was just sarcasm.

[@mylayoverlife]

Haha! I thought that was obvious. 😂

[@Boxer1250RT]

Speaking of all important Coffee, the last flight I took with United from Geneva to IAD in Dec, they served the expensive "Illy" brand coffee in the Economy. That was a pleasant surprise. The food sucked but the coffee more than made up.

[@TheLarry1971]

when you fly example to Spain, Colombia CHina what langue do you speak to air traffic?

[@mylayoverlife]

English is the standard language around the world.

[@mylayoverlife]

It’s not perfect English but it’s English. However if you speak the local language, they’ll usually speak that unless you’re speaking English. I wouldn’t say sports charters are desirable but some people like them.

[@christy8775]

Did you get demoted?

[@darkprose]

If takeoff and landing are the most demanding and dangerous for pilots, doesn’t the robust success of the Garmin G3000 demonstrate it can do everything a pilot does, and in some ways safer and more reliable?

[@sylviasanchez7500]

U!, change your souls on board. Life BEGINS at first breath in the most modern sense of the defined terms. Welcome aboard babe. If folks can have sex on airplanes and they do, count the newbie.

[@kevinonthank]

Hi! I’d like to become an airline pilot, im 47 and am looking to get my private pilots license. Would you recommend an ATP school after?

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

Geez- Nobody asked you if you ever literally crapped your pants in the cockpit or if the pilot you were flying with did. You know as much as I do that it happens.

[@ChlyDoris]

Now to your question regarding the pregnant woman, we have a saying here what translates to; Do you know what is polite? When you meet a pregnant woman, you say hi you two… Do you know what is impolite; When you shake both of their hands 😅

[@kawkawmccarvs7802]

$200 to cross the country. Let me introduce you to Canada. I can't fly to the next closest city for $200.

[@katiehall3313]

My Daughter and I saw One Years Ago . My 1 st Time Ever and it was A Gold Color,Shaped like a Old Lantern .It was like as Soon as We Saw it .It Took Off Super Fast...Zig-Zaged.Then It was Gone. I was Glad cause it was Pitch Black at the Lake where We Lived. I Did Not Want To See Anything In it . It was Strange . 😃

[@rickritrovatio3209]

Yeah. You the UFO

[@epicredhead13]

Lol it looks flat

[@candisbar524]

Just started watching you today. Do you have to pay for the hotel room when you're on layovers? Or does the airline pay for that? Or do they include an amount in your salary?

[@danaeads919]

He did a video about that subject. The airline pays when he flies out, has to stay overnight and then fly back to his base. He's based in Newark but actually lives in Minnesota. When he stays in Newark, waiting for his next flight, he has to pay for the hotel. Flight crews will either stay in hotels in their base city (hub) or they will rent a bed in a "crash pad" which is an apartment with as many beds (or bunk beds) as possible in order to keep costs down.

[@brianhurt3801]

Well that's not fair, auto pilot landing ,giving the opportunity for a passenger to land a plane with no experience,it certainly has to be a better crash I'm sure the airline wouldn't mind passenger landing plane it would sure take the blame off of them

[@samanthadutoit1247]

Thank you, send love from Cape Town. Keep flying safely!

[@lynn6221]

I love your city, Cape Town. I stayed at the Taj for 3 weeks in 2015. Enjoyed the sites and food. I would loved to have brought a king protea home with me.

[@rudekki]

"I dunno.. it looks flat"... I hope that was sarcasm!

[@mcraft2240]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention noise abatement rules when addressing the throttle back question.

[@AndyArmstrong88]

Fascinating video brother 👏. I just wondered what’s the highest altitude your usually able to go too? Thanks 😊

[@jayd7974]

13:38 ("I don't know it looks flat?) that was a joke right ? holding a 4 year degree in aviation and being a pilot there should be zero doubt that the earth is a ellipsoid.

[@mylayoverlife]

Haha. Yes.

[@jayd7974]

@@mylayoverlife Awesome, I like your content but you have to draw the line somewhere 😀

[@edsommers130]

Never heard why you base out of newark... Why not Chicago as you live in minnesota

[@noahdelange8854]

What airline do you fly

[@brianhurt3801]

I like you to know I'm the reason there are no trash cans in the boarding section of spirit airlines in fort Myers Florida airport because I accidentally brought a carry-on and they accidentally wanted $300 for me to carry it on thank you

[@ayyz1234]

Interesting you deifine the calls during sterile flight deck times as disturbing you. My company calls them as an interuption. same I guess, but I hate to disturb, which seems like an annoyance, where as an interruption is exactly that.

[@roboct6]

Love your channel. Did you say you don’t know if the earth is flat or not?

[@mrscastillo7229]

Hahah I played golf with a pilot and I asked the indirect question lol “do you see anything weird? Lol

[@reyesben]

Questions: older men tend to have prostate issues which can affect how often you go to the bathroom. ever been a problem your flights With you or a first officer who really needed to go to the bathroom at a bad time? With the current pilot shortage, is there still the requirement to have completed a four-year degree?

[@MultiKtm300]

Is the Earth flat? “I don’t know, it looks like it?” Haha 😂

[@janeusa22]

Why when about 30 minutes before landing, can you feel the plane seem to slow down, then it seems to take a small dive upward?

[@keithfreitas2983]

Flap down adjustment and wheels down can cause that.

[@mikoto7693]

Aye, most likely flap configuration changes and maybe a bit of a decrease in speed.

[@cynthiawills8944]

Actually what you were explaining the object that another pilot saw is exactly a UFO as that is what I saw.

[@jantoniolaboy]

Next time you fly with Henry Hampton tell him he owes AA DX a shot glass from Lisbon

[@shengduh8740]

Have you ever taken a flight that’s more than 1 day without stopping

[@scottmcnaney297]

Disconcerting that you didn’t say, the earth is not flat

[@meriwetherball]

Just noticed you have different color eyes! Nice!

[@Vickycook91]

Is it possible to get locked in the toilet on a plane? If so how would it be unlocked? AlwAys been curious!

[@cmo_kky]

I am considering a career change and have always wanted to become a airline pilot. However, I am concerned this late in my life if I will still be able to continue my current standard of living. I’ve recently reached out to a local aviation school that is affiliated with the United Aviate program and I am a veteran (AirForce Maintenance non-pilot). What concerns me particularly is will my starting pay as a ATP match or better my current salary requirements. Would be helpful if you could explain in a next video what is an average salary (starting to senior level timeframes outlook) and lifestyle expectations/change and life experience/outlook could be like. I currently have a corporate remote job (home) and I am mid 40’s. You mention 65 is max age these days. That leaves me < 20 yrs to go. I just don’t want to have to start all over again as low man on totem pole for pay if salary is not well for beginners, I may have to pass on this idea if pay expectations are not a match at ATP beginner stages/levels.

[@coleweaver7286]

I flew medevac and had a baby born on board. We didn't change the weight and balance haha

[@TheIfarted]

Ive been researching that u dont need a 4 year degree it just helps during hiring

[@ron3113]

To be clear. No one has a fear of flying. They have a fear of crashing. Big difference.

[@koffeekell5518]

The pilot that my stepson and I asked to see the pilot he said he was two busy made him so sad

[@mariuszbielecki9323]

John; has ever happened to you, where you did not get paid for some hours ?

[@captainmattymo6261]

Keep crushing' it! Love the international travel! And I so want to see a UFOooooo!

[@deborahjoseph935]

Have you ever been to Australia and New Zealand?

[@feat.shanika]

Can you react to the video of that airline worker who took a plane and did loops in the air

[@vincentsprouse8046]

when flying a longer flight, is there a point where the pilots get to kind of relax and enjoy the fact that you are flying? Kind of like during a long car ride, there are points where you can relax a bit and enjoy the scenery. Do pilots ever get that? Would suck to have to keep on high alert and miss some of those views. Also, in n emergency could the auto-pilot land the plane?

[@keithfreitas2983]

There is a requirement for a extra pilot on long international flights. It depends. Most flights accross the US have 2 but end after 8 hours for crew rest of 8 hours. Over 8 requires longer rest. DurIng the flight there are times that one pilot can relax, taking turns checking instrument and not talking to ATC.

[@MsRotorwings]

He said in another video (international flight from Newark to London) that all three pilots have to be in the cockpit for takeoff and landing). But once they are in the air they can take breaks. On that particular flight he had about a two hour break.

[@mattt8253]

I'm a short haul pilot in Europe. Most of the time the entire flight is fun and relaxing. Lot's of opportunities to look out and enjoy the scenery. The most stressful part is on the ground trying to depart on time with such a short turnaround time and filling in all the paperwork.

[@craiggough7981]

How do you keep your ears from getting plugged?

[@Herreras.onthemap]

We love your channel!

[@mylayoverlife]

Thank you! That means a lot. 😊

[@Herreras.onthemap]

@@mylayoverlife we bought the same camera after seeing how amazing your footage was!

[@mylayoverlife]

@@Herreras.onthemap Ha! That’s so good to hear. I love it. Just waiting on my @sony sponsorship now. 😂

[@forgeustiss6667]

I believe a non-pilot landed a plane in the Eastern US in the last year.

[@janedoe3549]

Do you have 2 different coloured eyes?

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

Does the pilot get paid by flying time?

[@brianhurt3801]

Does your airline allow comfort pets to fly with the passengers and if so what's the strangest comfort pet you've seen over the passenger

[@keinohrtini]

Great video! I thought that after 9/11 the cockpit door has to be locked during a flight and no passengers are allowed in the cockpit

[@mylayoverlife]

In flight, that’s correct.

[@DDMAV]

Hey Paul, I’m thinking about starting pilot training so I can work for the airlines someday. I’ve noticed not many pilots have sleeve tattoos. Both of my arms are tattooed. Would I be disqualified from working at an airline?

[@mylayoverlife]

Not at all. But you might have to wear a long sleeve uniform shirt and jacket year round.

[@imarichmultimillionaire5509]

Do you have a personal plane you fly on you off time

[@GarageDayTrader]

Recently hit "mountain wave turblance" on a trip to Vegas. Felt like we were going down haha. Any thoughts on it like is it avoidable? Why was it so crazy? etc..

[@mylayoverlife]

Sometimes it can feel like that but I guarantee mountain wave turbulence has never taken any plane down. It’s super uncomfortable but the plane isn’t in any danger. The most dangerous part of turbulence is if the flight attendants are in the aisle with carts and the carts go flying.

[@robertl955]

I have been to vegas many times in the last couple of years and they have always been smooth. This last time we left the runway, maybe 3 or 4 minutes in the air, the plane shook violently, like king kong grabbed it and shook it back and forth, it was terrifying.

[@Hannah-ul1sl]

what is or favorite thing to us a pilot

[@whipix]

love it thanks for the insight

[@brianhurt3801]

If you were flying a plane and the wind broke off what would be the first thing that you would think about your PreFlight inspection or a prayer to God or would you notify the passengers not to look out the window of the plane with the missing wing

[@Archie583]

Since the plane would be dropping like a stone, it really wouldn't matter what he thought about or told the passengers. I haven't heard of a wing suddenly reattaching itself to a falling plane, so it may be a little late to offer up a prayer.

[@burncycle4621]

Very few airlines require a 4 year degree anymore. You can get hired almost anywhere right now if you have the time and a clean record.

[@MikeLikesChannel]

You don’t want to disadvantage yourself without one. The finalists for the job will have one… and if they have more hours… they win the job. Don’t give an employer an excuse NOT to hire you. And they will use lack of a degree as an obvious one *all the time*.

[@siakiroberts9478]

I had a buddy pass and trying to use it ended up being one of the most expensive trip I’ve ever had. Since, I couldn’t get space a, I ended up paying for my entire trip at the airports.

[@mylayoverlife]

That sounds about right.

[@rsggamericabuss1525]

🛸🛸🛸

[@russellmacarthur2089]

Where did you get your flight training?

[@bonusemilian6533]

😂😂😂😂