NETFLIX? SLEEPING? What are Pilots doing on a 12 Hour flight!

In this video, I'm going to take you behind the scenes of a long-haul flight to uncover the secrets of what pilots do during those seemingly endless hours in the cruise phase of their journey.
Ever wondered what happens in the cockpit once the airplane has reached its cruising altitude? Join me as I show you the fascinating world of aviation!
In this video, you'll discover:
🛫 The crucial tasks that take place before reaching cruise altitude.
🌐 How pilots maintain constant communication with air traffic control.
🧭 The importance of monitoring flight systems and navigation.
👩‍✈️👨‍✈️ The teamwork and coordination required among the flight crew.
✈️ A glimpse into the pilot's perspective during a long-haul flight.
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a future pilot, or simply curious about the intricacies of air travel, this video will provide you with an exclusive look into the world of aviation that you've never seen before.
This video was a 6 day Rotation to Fort Myers (KRSW) Florida, USA. on which I take you with me.
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As always sit back and enjoy!
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[@marky1798]

Really good and informative video. I like the way you incorporate the information as you go about your day rather than just a full 16 min sit down.

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@That_Aviationguy]

I agree

[@makonnen8836]

i love videos like this my dream is to become a pilot

[@drewjamila3868]

Not a typical vlog set up! Great

[@brunacavalcanti]

As someone who is terrified of planes, I find this video very informative. Even though I don't understand the technical stuff you talk about, it's clear how safe it is to fly and how prepared you guys are. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all pilots & flight attendants out there that safely take us from one place to another. I truly admire you guys. 🙏

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear that the video provided you with some reassurance about air travel. Pilots and flight attendants undergo extensive training to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Your appreciation means a lot, and we are dedicated to making each flight as smooth and safe as possible. If you ever decide to overcome your fear and take a flight, know that you're in capable hands. Safe travels! ✈️😊

[@brunacavalcanti]

@@Pascalklr oh I had a trip to Canada last month (3 flights to get to Calgary and 3 more flights to get back to my hometown in Brazil). My first time flying was absolute panic, but the second time wasn't scary at all 🤣 (except for the take-off, I still get nervous). I found your channel when I got home a few days ago and am learning a lot & having so much fun watching your videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! ✈️💙

[@AyushArunRao-cb8hr]

Imagine if pilots watched Netflix on long hauls we would have landed on the wrong airport lmao

[@Pascalklr]

🤣

[@maureenirie5350]

Another great video! So much information! I love your presentation! Thanks again Pascal!

[@noneofyourbusiness5074]

Mate, by watching only a few videos of yours such as this and the Boeing vs Airbus you quickly became my favourite youtuber! Love your content, dont ever stop recording and posting these awesome videos!

[@Pascalklr]

Wow, thanks! That means so much 🙌✌️

[@faithsrealtalk2292]

I really enjoyed this video and fully understood everything you were saying. Thank You for your informative yet entertaining videos.

[@laughing_memess]

I watch these kinds of videos because they inspire me to pursue a career as a pilot, but I also watch them because of how well edited and clean they are! crazy content u put, continue making videos man, i promise u that you'll get more famous

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you so much, fingers a are crossed 🤞🙌

[@terrinurse2920]

Great video! Very informative and detailed. Thank you!

[@victorrivera4368]

I couldn't find a more interesting kind of videos to watch and practice my english listening! Good content! Thank you.

[@samreen3881]

Yayyy my favourite Aviation KZbinr!!

[@Derry7556]

Being a Student pilot (ppl) my instructor always say to us situational awareness is part of your life. But remember Avitate navigate or communicate.

[@wingsleveladventures]

Avitate navigate communicate.*

[@Pascalklr]

That's the most important thing 🙌

[@mathiasengkeblle268]

Love this content, im in aviation myself, and talking is definitely what happens the most after passing 32 thousand feet 🤣

[@itsdelex4902]

Love it Pascal! Keep it up man strong 💪🏽

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you 🙌

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

Just found your channel. Lots of informative content here. As someone who also wants to be a pilot one day, the videos are great. Keep em comin!

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot i highly appreciate it 🙌

[@foxxo-dev]

Love your content! Keep up the good work!

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot mate!! ✌️

[@dezzer9133]

Hey, really like your videos, very inspiring! Looking for becoming a pilot in the future. How many languages do you know? What are the most used languages and are 4 languages enough, including english? Also, is a going in some company's flight school a good choice or is it better to go to some sort of private school? These are very important questions to me, would be thankful to get some advice!

[@weakbruteforce]

This is a great video! I've taken some flight lessons and, if I learned anything, I learned just what you detailed; you have to continually think about alternative plans if something goes wrong. Those considerations take up an amazing amount of time and thought processing even in a 172. I can only imagine what it's like flying a commercial airline. +1

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot mate 🙌 keep enjoying those flight lessons. It gets a lot easier with time ✌️💪

[@JM-75003]

Enjoyed the video, always very interesting! RSW is a nice area... lived there years ago. Back when LTU first started flying L-1011's in from Duesseldorf (I worked at RSW back then).

[@jasonnhu3338]

Thanks for sharing the long-haul flight experience with us, i really enjoy the video. As a fellow airline pilot myself, i really enjoy these kind of content but my airline only flies domestic and short international flights on an A320 CEO, looking forward to see more of your videos. Cheers mate.

[@Pascalklr]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot 🙌✌️

[@jasminelee1234]

Nice vid. Love your accent too ❤

[@k_26_29]

Perfect Video as always! ❤

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@sweetfairyish]

Thank you 👍

[@teuthy]

I have always held a reverent respect for Richard's story, a collective sigh of morose- holy lord an ad for Aero Elite flight training school!?

[@michaelarmstrong3088]

Another great video mate👍🏻👌🏻

[@Pascalklr]

Glad you enjoyed it🙌

[@leohors852]

This tutorial is show that why I did subscribe your channel. You as a pilot n (should be many others) are must be very OPEN MINDED person. in manyways & anyways You talking about something what personally I never heard from anyone, it isn't mean someone never did before, but as you being a pilot, your charisma is grabbing people into your pilot life. It is vary enjoyable and so colorful.

[@A380_Captain]

Hi Pascal, another great video as always. I would like to ask you if it is possible to make a video about the oceanic clearance and oceanic procedures on the Airbus. Thank you

[@Pascalklr]

Great suggestion! Definitely noted. Thanks for the input! Have a great day ✌️

[@A380_Captain]

@@Pascalklr thank you very much

[@Ztbmrc1]

Thanks for sharing this. Very interesting. In the early 80ies I already listened on the hf to aviation communication. e.g. Shanwick and Santa Maria on the Azores. And also Gander in Canada. But most interesting was Africa on 11300 kHz. There were several control centers on that frequency like Mogadishu and Khartoum. And they did not only speak to the pilots crossing their area, but also exchanging flight progress between the ground stations... really odd. But now you have sat com digital text messaging over the Atlantic, but still hf as backup.

[@coplock6689]

Very informative.

[@GeekFreak-vv1vb]

Thanks for the video!

[@Pascalklr]

You're welcome!🙌

[@cortexGFX-mo7bm]

love the content keep it up i want to be a pilot

[@bgi.avgeek]

I’ve always wondered this, amazing video bro! There are other videos like this but they never say anything relevant to the video title lol

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you mate! I always try to deliver on my thumbnail and Title 💪

[@greve5050]

YEEES ANOTHER VID!!!

[@Pascalklr]

🙌

[@eloisamendoza7350]

It is very interesting to know everything that happens around a flight, I have met you thanks to the fact that I have received several requests on social networks... instagram and tik tok with different profiles related to your name and now I am here super interested and hooked on everything you publish hahaha. It is very interesting and beautiful at the same time. Furthermore, thanks to this I have been able to identify all those fake profiles. Thank you for sharing your experiences and life because you make it easier for us to get to and know unique and beautiful places like sky 🙌

[@Pascalklr]

I'm glad you find the world of flight fascinating and that you've enjoyed my content. It's important to be cautious about fake profiles on social media, and I'm here to share my experiences and help you discover the beauty of aviation. Thank you for your support! 🛫✈️😊

[@mrcodbeast4718]

Hello pascal, great video as usual!! I have a quick question, how do you know where are the briefing rooms/crew rooms for every airport (when you're new or is a new airport)?

[@Pascalklr]

hey mate, thank you very much 🙌We have a sheet in our documents for each destination ✌️

[@aviationfan728]

love it!

[@nevilleekofo]

since i have been watchig you motivate me to be a pilot and may you make a video about your schedule in a full year

[@Pascalklr]

The Idea is noted! Thanks a lot for the support, that means a lot to me 🙌

[@itsjoel]

Love your videos dude

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot 🙌

[@Jack-1595]

Hey! I haven’t caught it in the video so far, what carrier do you fly for?

[@yamthirdnow]

Hey, thanks for the amazing content, as always. I would like to ask: Do you ever engage in casual conversations with other aircraft while flying in remote areas?

[@aqu4rius405]

Here in Canada, they teach us in flight training that even on the radio of remote areas its forbidden to engage casual conversations.

[@Pascalklr]

Same with us in Europe ✌️

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you i appreciate it! No Iít's just professional stuff over the frequency if we want to ask something more specific we use the frequency 123.450 ✌️

[@maximiliankrau6417]

You just been at the pier of the town where I’m spending my hourbuilding part of 141. Greetings from Florida!

[@ant_aviation5369]

Really cool! Wondering what Ipad you use? Looks very useful for all flight stuff! Wanting to pick one up myself!

[@Colelikesaviation]

iPad Pro

[@FlywithMagnar]

Very informative! Let me know next time you are flying to the Maldives. I'm based there.

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks mate! Flying there next month 🙌

[@Jack-1595]

Do you usually get as long of a layover as you did one this trip?

[@food322]

Vielen Dank Pascal for this great and interesting video again! 🤩😍👍🏼✈️😊

[@Pascalklr]

You're welcome 🙌

[@bugembeadrian2399]

Fort mayers has run way 06 i think is better 4 touch down but thunder storms how did u manage the touch down

[@JoeRocketL]

I was there in Florida 2 weeks ago and we got hit by the one on the west, it was a pain!

[@saschapeischl4690]

Yes, on the long-haul you have a lot of time to get to know other pilots and at the end of the flight you usually know the pilot better than your girlfriend or wife, which is funny😅 You probably tell each other a lot of secrets, admit it. and really very interesting that you can take a power nap when you are tired in the cockpit. I read that once but I couldn't believe it but it's a good idea, it makes sense when the other person is awake and focused. So why not 👍

[@Pascalklr]

Haha, it's true that long-haul flights can lead to some deep pilot friendships! Sharing a cockpit for hours does encourage open conversations. And yes, power naps are sometimes taken strategically when the other pilot is alert - safety first! 😉✈️

[@saschapeischl4690]

@@Pascalklr Yes, exactly, I think scientists have examined exactly how power napping affects how long a power napping can last. I read that this should only last a maximum of 30 minutes so that the pilot doesn't fall into a deep sleep, because after that you won't be able to wake him up properly. really very interesting 😊

[@Frommern]

What app are you using?

[@user-ve2kq6xo4q]

Hi Paskal, When you are in the cruise phase of the flight, are you allowed to chat in German? Or do you have to stick with English even for casual conversation? Love your videos!

[@Pascalklr]

No we always speak German then ✌️🙌

[@euloge996]

noice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍amzing video pascal

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot 💪

[@vagasint.4345]

I will add that controlled rest is not allowed in the U.S. or on US carriers.

[@zenzloewe3323]

Cool video, very interesting. Just wondering what you watch on netflix.👌😂

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks a lot, right now i'm watching the Iron Fist by Marvel ✌️

[@AK-hi4hm]

so do you each have your own bed? how does that work with 3 pilots? what if it's a super long flight 15-18 hrs

[@chadrodriguezbelanger]

Hey Pascal, are you guys allowed to listen to a book in the background with headphones that allow you to listen to ATC on top of it ? some headphones will pause your book when there is an ATC communication. thank you :)

[@Patrickbrauchtfennec]

Ich hab nh Frage zum Pilot werden, undzwar: Kann ich mit einer Brille auch Pilot werden, bin noch nicht so alt, und bekomme bald eine Brille. Nun würd eich gerne wissen ob ich mit brille eine Ausbildung starten könnte und/oder meine Sehstärke besser werden könnte. Bedanke mich jetzt schon. PS Liebe deinen Content m, Mach weiter so

[@runescapeman82]

Heyy! RSW is my closest major airport

[@YanalMeristem]

Hi,i have 3 very, very small pieces of platinum on my ankle. Can I become a pilot?

[@SpaceKnight6125]

While cruising can you listen to music?

[@agen7a__173]

Awesome video! Can you use your phone on cruise for unlimited time

[@Pascalklr]

We are not allowed to use our phone during work hours ✌️

[@aliaeros]

One day… I will fly like you!

[@Pascalklr]

Fingers are crossed mate 🙌

[@davidc4408]

What are exit options for pilots as surely gets boring been away from home, in suitcase and timezone all the time

[@Pascalklr]

You can go into the training department or do some ground work at your company or even into management ✌️✈️

[@khadijakhadeja5980]

Vwhat is the name of the music in the intro when you present the sky??

[@NehemieMomo]

What app are you using for the mapping?

[@Pascalklr]

mPiolt by Lido ✌️

[@zzzarkka]

Watching from Fort Myers!

[@Pascalklr]

That’s awesome 🙌

[@Jbud5000]

When your entering those different sectors.Where are the people who you are communicating with?

[@Pascalklr]

they either sit in ireland or in canada 🙌

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

in frankfurt abgehoben , dann als alternative ein irischer flughafen ? mittig vom atlantic - umdrehen oder weiter zur usa ?

[@Pascalklr]

Der Flughafen in Irland dient als alternate für die Atlantik Überquerung. Zu deiner zweiten frage... das kommt drauf an wie weit wir von der jeweiligen Küste entfernt sind! Liebe Grüße ✌️

[@brucelee4996]

Flying over Africa sounds exhausting. Great vid.👌

[@dqzza]

They play MSFS 2020 after take off

[@christiancruzmd1270]

Fort Myers is KRSW

[@Kaipeternicolas]

I'm watching this at 17,500' feet in a p91 operation this second.

[@Pascalklr]

That's awesome 🙌😃

[@Discover009]

Hey Pascal! I‘am currently planning on doing my fach Abitur in germany, so my question now is, is that enough to become an airline pilot at discover airlines?

[@Pascalklr]

Gude, ich bin mir nicht sicher ob Fach abitur aktuell ausreichend ist. Hast du mal bei der EFA auf der Website nachgeschaut? Liebe Grüße ✌️

[@TalonShreds]

@@Pascalklrhuh? 🤣

[@dan_rad]

0:23 it is looking like it will be Harry Kane's season tbf.

[@DevanshEditzz]

What plane did you fly?

[@nicholasbartas2065]

Any plans for a trip to Calgary??

[@Editss-nl5eq]

How old are you? If you don’t mind me asking I’m just asking because i wanna know how old were you when you became pilot?

[@Pascalklr]

I'm 29 years old and became a pilot when I was 24 ✈️✌️

[@aviationfan728]

@@Pascalklr so you've been working as a pilot for 5 years? Soon it will be your 6th year

[@leegorton7226]

What do you prefer sunset at the beach or sunsets while flying?

[@Pascalklr]

While flying 🤩

[@leegorton7226]

@@Pascalklr I live in the Tampa area love the sunsets. I’m lorry 🚛 driver by trade that is also a great office window depending where I I’m in the USA

[@topofthegreen]

they are not supposed to be watching movies or having distractions in the cockpit, there are too many details to manage to be distracted by watching movies in the cockpit, id be pissed if my pilots weren't paying attention to the flight.

[@wingsleveladventures]

1:11 What is that song??? Its amazing!

[@Pascalklr]

hey thanks, the song is called calling me - ooyy 🙌

[@wingsleveladventures]

Thank you! @@Pascalklr Is it royalty free?

[@Iamaware111]

Let me reveal the two things pilots do, that is not covered here, for obvious reasons. 1. The controlled rest is for specified time, 30 or 40mins, but obviously pilots sleep longer than that, after discussion with the co-pilot. 2. Yes some pilots do watch Netflix, specially on very long flights, coz they is simply nothing much to do. All of this is done, provided one of the two pilot is in control and is doing all of the task mentioned in the video. Two man job becomes 1 man job in cruise, while the other person is allowed to rest, so that during approach the pilot who has now got some rest can do a stellar landing!!

[@nickschuler00]

Gibt es eigentlich Bestimmungen, was man als Pilot während des Lay-Overs alles machen darf? Also abgesehen von der Regel mit dem Alkohol?

[@Pascalklr]

Nein es gibt keine konkreten Einschränkungen. Liebe Grüße ✌️

[@mrwasgehtsiedasan8651]

What do you like more ? Short haul or long haul ?

[@Pascalklr]

Short ✌️

[@9LimaAlpha7]

what airline do u fly for? and what plane ??

[@rapid6747]

discover airlines on the a330

[@Pascalklr]

👍

[@BirdDog.]

Don’t lie we all know we talk bullshit with the other pilot and play games on our phone. That amount work is minimal at best.

[@user-rj2dk9kj9x]

Which sirlime does he work for?

[@JoeRocketL]

Euro wings

[@Pascalklr]

Discover airlines ✌️

[@iknowcraft]

"comninicates" 💀

[@Pascalklr]

😂

[@user-dq6rt6xq3q]

Hallo Herr…. Meine Traum ist Pilot also ich gehe nach Hilfe und Nachhilfe hilft was ist dein Traum ist und ich hab pilot gesagt Ich wünsche wenn mache ich Praktikum ich sehe dich viel groß❤

[@bobbyponniah3176]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@rafsanmahabub6974]

You have a nice accent

[@Pascalklr]

Thank you 😊

[@cartermorse8569]

RSW?

[@Pascalklr]

👍

[@mark3308]

a lot of them are choking their chickens

[@samconibear3506]

What does it feel like to sleep in bed during movement?

[@codingvio7383]

Now that you told us you watch Netflix, you better tell us what your favorite show is? won't spoil it...maybe.

[@Pascalklr]

currently i watched the iron fist, really liked it ✌️

[@nautilusnemo2]

Took him 16 minutes to sate 2 minutes of actual information

[@351voltage]

And yes, pilots sleep and watch movies or read while on a long haul flight.

[@serhatmore6080]

Bro go straight to the point

[@ren.8137]

💀

[@CaptainDownUnder-ej7cg]

CAlm down dude 😂

[@MaliB9929]

Great video but Africa is big and the are some countries like SA(South Africa) that have advanced ATC

[@MMRAtomic]

Are you english

[@Pascalklr]

No German ✌️

[@kentstallard6512]

You're seeing the worst of the US with Florida. Hopefully you get to land in other parts of the nation. At least there are no terrain issues over that flat swamp. 😄 Enjoy the content. Keep it coming.

[@Pascalklr]

Thanks mate 🙌Flying to Atlanta at the end of the month, i kind a like florida since i had a lot of my flihtschool training there 🙌✌️

[@DLehrke]

What language are you speaking?

[@nikib147]

Oh come on, you somd like you are busy continuously on a 10h atlanttic crossing which is simply wrong. Yes, the tasks you mentioned are of course correct but you have several hours on such a crossing where you have nothing to do and where it is common that pilots read books (of cour only ac and company manuals) or even watch movies. Of course thats something that you wont admit. Getting a oceanic clearance is a matter of 2 minutes, checking in with the 2-3 atc unitts oflver the Atlantic takes a few seconds. A fuel check is done in a minute amd obtaining wx info for the next hours also just takes a few minutes max. Of course you have to stay focused, pay attention to wx and stay ahead of the ac, but I wish one of those videos about what pilots do in cruise whould be honest admit that pilits have a lot of time in cruise where there is nothing to do amd you somehow have to spend that time and that is not doing nothing starring in the sky.