Flying in the Maldives - World’s Largest Seaplane Operation

[@ssighff]

Grateful for the opportunity to fly you. A pleasure navigating the skies together for a unique aviation experience for your viewers. I'm glad it showcases the hard work we do for our passengers on challenging days. Thank you for the adventure Sam! Hope to see you again. And Happy New Year!

[@dolatubosun]

Very good pilot

[@diorcolon8543]

You’re a very handsome man 😉

[@Progamerj175]

@@diorcolon8543he has a job and probably a wife and kids If u didn’t mean it like that then sorry

[@diorcolon8543]

@@Progamerj175 So? I’m only giving him a compliment not asking to marry me 🤣

[@dinopiccio4144]

What a great pilot you are @sight5323! Beautiful flying all around Maldives.

[@semmoney5686]

much respect for these pilots working in all sorts of weather and the resort staff aswell. communication is a great skill and these guys doing great. Thanks you too Sam for showing these hardworking people of the amazing maldives. Happy new year and up to more cool vids in 2024

[@WalkingExcursions]

After watching this video, I feel like I spent the whole day in the Maldives. The sounds of waves, soft sand and emotional moments - all of them are perfectly conveyed in the frames. It's incredible the power such a beautiful place can have. It's definitely worth adding the Maldives to your list of places to visit in your life!

[@tanviralambd]

Now that’s some real flying. Thank you Sam for sharing incredible experience with us.

[@PhilippusCesena]

I have been to the Maldives, a wonderful place. I can't wait to go back. I left my heart there.

[@lrparrish227]

I am a retired pilot but would love to fly there!! Great job captain! What a beautiful place. ❤

[@muhammadmarwanmaher2327]

You are not retired

[@muhammadmarwanmaher2327]

You are always pilot

[@tylerdavidson9700]

Wow, what a great video! A better promotional video than this for visiting the Maldives could not be made. Everyone is clearly highly skilled and completely professional; don't let the flip flops fool you! Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

[@sainnt]

When I was in The Maldives, I spent a lot of time watching those seaplanes come and go. Couldn't get enough of them!

[@LetsLaugh2gether]

Bro. I'm addicted to it 😂❤

[@SundanceHelicopterTours]

Real pilots!!!, real flying, teamwork, super video shots, awesome music - happy new year, Sam🥂

[@SamChui]

Happy new year!

[@syosta8637]

​@SamChui What's temperature these days ,,, THX ❤

[@trvman1]

and to think in how many years those little islands will no longer have people on them as they will be 6 feet or more underwater.

[@Indigenoustaino]

What an amazing life the young man has. This is someone who is living his life to the fullest!

[@Zanaafreensd.0]

Heaven on earth is maldives... Very cordial and good ambiance on this ground....lovely place to spend time on leisure trip.

[@bernardtan3639]

Hi! Sam, what an incredible video. Simply awesome 👍🏻 First time seeing such a plane and pilots in slippers having such a great teamwork to fly all passengers to their destinations safely. Kudos! for their dedication and commitment to their profession👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Sam, Thank You for sharing.

[@SamChui]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernardtan3639]

@@SamChui Always interesting. Happy New Year, Sam 🥂🎊🎉🎈

[@RogerMudd496]

Fun fact: Many of these Twin Otters used to be with an airline in Guatemala. Used to fly these planes a lot at the time as they were the perfect aircraft for the dirt runways to visit Mayan ruins. They were all purchased in one big transaction years ago and they flew all the way from Guatemala to the Maldives. That's a long flight!

[@Largecar2165]

Thats an interesting fact. I ran the dock for the largest radial fleet in the world at one time in ketchikan alaska we had 10 otters 10 beavers 3 185 and the first soloy turbine 206 conversion built. These planes all have a story wonderful job

[@erikig]

Wow! I’m always amazed by the lives planes live…

[@standartenfuhrerhanslanda343]

We loved our time in the Maldives! Beautiful place, beautiful people.

[@iyanmanzano]

The vortices on those propellers on take-off are so cool! Awesome operations they have there, so professional. 👏

[@sitiodaprincesa12]

Straight from Brazil to appreciate your work and say how wonderful it is to have so many hydroplanes in one place

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Incredible scenery and a great adventure.

[@mlehky]

Sam, I’d love to see the maintenance operation. With those aircraft in salt water all the time, the work to keep them going has to be staggering.

[@Ryanhothersall]

I would like to see that too.

[@podunkman2709]

First of all this is great "climate protection" and "sustainability" 😂

[@Axel-Jett]

As a seaplane maintenance technician in Maldives, i can confirm that these sea planes have a very high rate of corrosion, preventive maintenance is extensive such as using water resistant grease on all exposed areas and many other measures to prevent corrosion.

[@madmotoadv6595]

​@@Axel-Jettsay hello to Babu in the engine shop, also Didi and Ahmed! I worked there with those guys in 2004/05, and again in 2009 at Airtaxi

[@MrFelipefelop]

Every 125 hours according to flight maintenance

[@davidnguyen7281]

One of the best airplane & pilot video & this is what real flying is about. This would be my dream job if I was 30 years younger

[@peterbalighwa9534]

Two great experiences in one, air and sea. It gives a sense of freshness all the way

[@Foxx607]

Planes and Boats but Planes that are boats is the one to love the most. these Islands are beautiful hope to see em in real life.

[@ahmadhussain-Fitness]

Now this is an unique video on aviation industry. First time i saw a pilot filling the petrol and helping the passengers. Great. ❤🇵🇰

[@TheYoungAviator3019]

THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY HOME COUNTRY ❤❤❤ Love from the Maldives 🇲🇻🇲🇻 Hope you enjoyed the paradise of the world

[@MobBarley00]

I can’t wait to visit. Looks amazing.

[@shridharkarandikar9064]

It’s a Country of CHEATERS and Terrorists

[@mohammedhashim8610]

I’ve been there, the Maldives is beautiful ❤🇲🇻

[@charterd]

I Respect pilot the crew and their hospitality.

[@raelenesharp-rc2zw]

Thankyou Sam for my last video for 2023 from you! LOVED IT! Can’t see myself affording to ever go to the Maldives, so Thankyou . Happy New Year! From Perth Western Australia

[@holgerklare444]

The audio from the cockpit was AMAZING! 🤩

[@cywoods60]

Thanks so very much Sam for sharing this with us. Its very interesting. I learned a lot.

[@eswarachari6380]

Barefoot on rudder pedals is what i wanted to see from a really long time. And finally here we are😅😆

[@mustafakarabas6751]

YOU ARE THE KING MAN. I LOVE YOU, YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL. YOU ARE NUMBER 1 IN THE WORLD. TURKEY

[@-Osiris-]

I always learn so much about aviation from your videos, I like that the pilots really open up about operations

[@ahmedfiraz9165]

this was a great video. As a ramp staff working for a seaplnae operation I just enjoyed seeing the operations in different conditions. just amazing. would love to see more of this.

[@Jay-s8x7f]

Not everyday do you get to see the ocean planes. I like this.

[@hondabikez]

The cyclone that’s coming off the prop from the rain is badass!!

[@ΕβαγγελοςΤζαβελλας]

So disappointing in Greece 🇬🇷 , with so many beautiful islands we do not have such infrastructure .. Great Video , Thank you Sam 😊

[@VG-zl3eg]

Absolutely brilliant, I didn't realise they had so many seaplanes there , thanks Sam!

[@Galactic-Jack1978]

I'm a aviation photographer from Cape Town South Africa with a love for flying. If I had my licence this would be the kind of job I'd enjoy.

[@EuroAviators]

Visited the Maldives for scuba diving this summer, and went on a seaplane from Maldivian to the Raa-Atoll. They flew regardless being VFR at 3.000 ft through the clouds. 😅Amazing place to be, especially as a private pilot. This video brings back so much amazing memories. ❤Thank you Sam! 😃

[@NonstopDan]

So fun watching this video Sam! Looks like you had a great time in the Maldives as well🙌

[@DomAviation]

nonstsopdan! I think I saw you in DXB boarding a flight to the maldives. now Im sure it was you!

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Maldives is so beautiful I love the island 🏝️

[@LisaEve]

What an interesting and fascinating look at the Maldives Seaplanes, and their operations! So far I’ve only stayed at resorts within speedboat distance from MLE. After seeing this, I will likely stay elsewhere to have the seaplane experience. Also, it’s so well managed! A really great and informative video! Thanks, Sam!

[@geece1]

Now I know where all the Twin Otters retired to. For a DH6 lover like me this is paradise. Thanks Sam have a healthy and prosperous new year.

[@T410ce]

Clearly these DH-6’s aren’t retired…

[@padiyar]

Amazing experience Sam, enjoyed every moment, even at such small distances weather can change and great to know that there are set operational procedures for any eventuality !

[@DrKimGdanski]

This is one of your Top 5 Vids in my opinion. So cool to watch. Thankyou!!!

[@ZHUHAI100]

Best end of year adventure ever

[@pilotzephyr]

Thank you for making such amazing content, Sam! Looking forward to more amazing adventures for you in 2024!!

[@ranjitzachariah4438]

No words to describe but Simply Awesome video. Thanks Sam!

[@tinashemukosi6267]

Love me these DHC twin otters... i have done more than a hundred flights around and across the Maldives. Every flight is a new thrill. Nowhere else in the world you would experience this

[@SonamKingA330]

Great video Sam! I’ve always wanted to go to the maldives! This makes me want to go more!

[@SamChui]

You should!

[@chespocket1756]

Love how casual the atmosphere is reminded me of flying in Rhodesia Zambia and Malawi on chartered light planes to game reserves 45 years ago! Thanks wonderful experience

[@FabianHanso]

We’ve been there two months ago and also used to fly with a seaplane. We loved it and it was an amazing vacation we’ll definitely do again and again and again. Thanks for this amazing video!

[@jmtholl9528]

@SamChui Hi Sam, indeed, but not forgetting another 2 operators here so we have a little over 90 DHC6 Twin Otter on floats flying here in the Maldives: personally, I have been here for 28 years and flew for Maldivian Air Taxi, Trans Maldivian Airways, Maldivian Seaplanes and now Manta Air. It is an amazing pretty well-oiled machine and even though we face a tough time with the change of monsoon season as you experienced, we nearly always get our passengers in & out. Great Video and a big thank you for sharing (it's definitely passing along all my pilot friends and colleagues)!

[@MatthewYu-w5n]

Great to see the 2 most famous YT channels make a video together Great work!!

[@gbr237]

c'est toi le champion avec la détermination et l'engagement que vous avez rien ne peux t'arrêter Voilà champion depuis le kamerun mon pays natal 237 je vous passe mes encouragements

[@mirengeeric1685]

I like this country❤

[@raviv4100]

Great video Sam. Have fun in Maldives and a great new year. Cheers.🍺

[@aviationcinematics2024]

Fantastic video as always Sam! 2023 has been an amazing year for aviation, and it's partly all thanks for your amazing content uploaded past these 365 days from country to country ( especially the final 747 delivery! ) Happy New Year and all the best for 2024✈️🥳😎

[@HeadSpaceproductions]

This is my favourite one you’ve ever done Sam, my dream to go there one day!

[@trimley]

Currently in the Maldives watching the seaplanes from my sun lounger - great teamwork and video 🇬🇧

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Paradise on earth; so beautiful even in the rain ! Thanks for sharing Sam; hope you were able to enjoy a few sunny days for a vacation.

[@adelguy67]

That was awesome and how good was it that you and Nonstop Dan were on the same flight, love his vlogs!!

[@benmun9057]

Another travel destination to my bucket list. What a beautiful place, breathtaking!

[@henrysantos7160]

Very nice and interesting vibs to watch

[@martincyrany7544]

I flew for TMA in the early 2000s. It was cool being part of the bare foot pilots. WOW things have definitely changed. That parking and terminal area is beautiful. Cool video. Safe Flying from Canada 🇨🇦 👍

[@madmotoadv6595]

It really changed after the Tsunami and again after BlackRock bought TMA And MAT then merged them.

[@martincyrany7544]

@madmotoadv6595 very cool. Lots of time spent on Sun Island and my favorite at the time Soniva Fushi. Loved my whole time there. Long live the Twin Otter.

[@hamoodtatari]

Hey brother I’m considering applying for this airline once I finish flight school. Do you have any tips, or what’s their current position on hiring foreigners as I’m in Australia

[@IshakuIbrahimTure-on9zv]

KZbin is really educating me. How I wish I can have data 24/7 and all year round. It was keeps me busy because I don't smoke nor drink.

[@ruwaruwa1]

Start drinking it's amazing

[@juangollan4723]

I’ve spent two years in Maldives, back in 2007 working with international aid to reconstruct the country after the tsunami of December 2004. We would often use seaplanes to reach island communities nearby resorts. It’s amazing how much seaplane services have grown since then, that huge terminal at Male airport wasn’t there and TMA’s fleet was probably half of what it is today.

[@transfo47]

This is by far one of your best and most engrossing videos.

[@TheJohn2272]

Now that's some real flying. Thank you Sam for sharing you amazing experience with us😊

[@peterkelly1406]

Sam , That is one of the best vids you have done ... Bizarre !

[@deemo5245]

Who knew there were that many Twin Otters anywhere. Crazy

[@GeeBoggs]

This is an AWESOME episode. We so rarely get any exposure to making trips by sea plane. Thanks for this. Your pilots and crew seemed amazing! - Gee in Sonoma, CA

[@kol257]

Definitely one of my favorite videos you have ever shown. Thank you for sharing such a unique flying experience!

[@Suursaadik]

The best end-of-year adventure! 😍

[@imthedudeplayingthedudedis4244]

Imagine working there, even if you are stressed you would still get to work in great spirit

[@Djagradita]

Whoa, just saw the coolest seaplane pilot job!

[@goelnuma6527]

Wow, that domestic airport has changed a lot since I was there in 2010 on my holiday, it was just a waiting hall with a cafe attached

[@purelymaldives8221]

Hi Sam. Many congratulations on your wonderful video showing the seaplane operation in the Maldives. I first visited 35 years ago and one of your stops (LUX) was my very first island all those years ago. I have visited hundreds of times since then and would like to thank you for a great representation of how things work in the Maldives. Richard

[@johnardygoh6245]

Congratulations Maldives,you developed and yet maintain the Nature beauty ❤

[@ridzwanhassan5551]

Thanks Sam, love your content this time,very entertaining and informative…..❤

[@Aviatefootball]

Welcome to the Maldives 🇲🇻🇲🇻🇲🇻🇲🇻🇲🇻

[@tahmid773]

I've been eagerly waiting for this video!

[@hiimqueso8332]

As always Sam, you shared an incredible videos. Keep up the great contents and thank you for the videos.

[@largol33t12]

Very skilled pilots. One pilot commented on a photography site that maneuvering a turboprop seaplane is NOT easy. He said his first time was just terrifying. He was sure he would lose control of his plane and hit someone. He got out in one piece in the end! I've seen Twin Otters fly to some of the scariest places on earth. Truly a vital part of modern aviation. It is one of the very few planes I know of that went out of production and was revived and supported by a third party. They modified the planes so much that some countries forced them to recertify them as a brand new model. One easy way to tell the current one from the old generation is the large control panel on the "Y" arm that supports the yokes ("flight sticks"). Also, some have a lot of digital panels and additional controls. I would love to fly in one of these. Guess I should start saving up for a vacation in the Maldives...

[@HighLifeGermany]

Now I wanna go for vacation in the Maldives :D

[@santiagoantonioponguilloan4659]

Happy new trae 2024 ,congratulations

[@calexl99]

It always throws me when i see them taking of their flipflops. such good pilots, these planes are like taxis for them. some of the planes stay in some resorts for the night. always a pleasure to fly with you !

[@mnelsonnyc]

So good. Thank you ! On my way in 2024! 😊. Brilliant operation

[@patriciaaldaco3395]

Very cool. Thank you Sam.

[@theolordenthusiast2773]

Happy new year Sam!!. I hope you and your family, have all had a very Merry Christmas, all the best for 2024. Alex.

[@awesometree2778]

Being a pilot in this area seems so cool!!

[@gl4dia70r4]

Waw, Greetings from Maldives 🙌🙌

[@ljcor1899]

This is must experience if you visit the Maldives. I know some hotels are closer to MLE so they offer boat rides to their place BUT in my opinion a seaplane ride is a must if you travel to this incredible paradise! Great vid!

[@BarneyLeith]

Love this, Sam. And what a great thing that you and Dan were on the same Etihad flight!

[@seth556]

I love they fly barefoot. Being from Florida I hate driving with shoes on, I could imagine it becomes the same way for these pilots and flying.

[@jemisattack]

Hope you liked your visit here in maldives

[@iamericjoel]

Haha pretty sure Sam asked him (the captain) if he was nervous.😅, the question was for Sam himself for sure. Great job from the pilots 👌🏾

[@SamChui]

Haha, but I think he did an outstanding job flying around in bad weather plus help me out with video commentary!

[@the_random_wacky_games]

sam is truly the only 10/10 aviation youtuber

[@Ozinchanel]

Wow. Amazing, Beautiful Maldive..

[@dmitrijsmohoviks1567]

Water landing to the floating platform. Wow. 😲 Unfavorable weather conditions added so many details to otherwise very beautiful video. Good job, Sam. 🛩️🌴👍

[@mukkuimamafbhm4193]

I can’t believe my favorite content creator made a video about the airline I work at! I’m a flight dispatcher there, soon to leave for flight school

[@franciskt4171]

A perfect video to start the New Year , Sam..❤