Pilotseye.tv - Swiss Airbus A340 - Rainy Departure from Shanghai [English Subtitles]

[@jimbarrofficial]

I love these guys, the German/Swiss/Dutch pilots are incredibly professional and cordial with each other.

[@lolaflores5388]

Except for the KLM jackass at Tenerife....

[@retinaquester]

@@lolaflores5388 Thanks for helping everybody reminding the tragedy . Does the thought ever occured to you that the Dutch currently are so proffessional because they got this terrible lesson at Tenerife?

[@edoedo8686]

Yes. These pilots are a perfect match. Obviously these are seasoned aviators. With such fluid team work, this platform is utterly in safe hands.

[@ocean686]

not so assured during early mid 20th c

[@IBo99608]

I don't see some dutch moron in this video.

[@marxmann3564]

not gonna lie and exaggerate Pilot-EYE have the sharpest and the most precise airline videos in the world so clear and accurate

[@jasminderpinder]

Have to say, I loved every moment of this video. The editing and related frame/camera changes, as well as the content kept me very engaged and interested. Well done.

[@waynebrown7310]

They are too short..😫😫

[@CyberSystemOverload]

@@waynebrown7310 They want you to buy the full-length vids thats why.

[@Belchmaster41]

@@CyberSystemOverload and this video is listed in the wrong category

[@thoughtsandprayers]

apart from the radio transmission, which is inaudible to a point i have no idea how they understand anything.

[@michelruoff3479]

I love the feeling if the plane is on the runway and starts to go!!!

[@yasminbarry7941]

I know. I love it, too. But I also dread it!

[@masonm1124]

Michel Ruoff I love the engine powering up

[@ratihpurnamasari1370]

I used to be love it but when i got heavy turbulance several years ago, i hate flying.

[@Himalayan_Overland]

Yeah!!! finally the wait is over...

[@quykieuvan1459]

yes i do

[@athanbjr]

these pilots have very very good CRM skills, really really nice to see them having fun while working not like some I have seen stiff as boards just because cameras are rolling. I have watched this clip so many times I literally go word for word.

[@archanababu3290]

I discovered this channel accidentally accidentally and I can’t explain how happy I feel when I watch this and a regret also as it was my dream to become a pilot. But I couldn’t pursue that as my parents were very apprehensive. So I became a doctor. I love my profession but my dream still remains. The captain and first officer are very cool and environment is very friendly. Whenever I fly to attend conferences and when the flight takes off I feel so joyful and exhilarated. It’s like Iam a free bird and Iam flying on my wings. 😊

[@mrsx7944]

Pilots have SO much to remember. It's amazing. I have so much respect for them.

[@scottiehu3075]

ya and this is also why it takes so many years to train one to become a pilot. every experience builds up years after years.. It doesn't come easy

[@Novemberrain111]

Captain said “ why they just dont stop talking” 😂 they are smart but funny also. Love this

[@amitdesai6696]

Even after 3 years of publishing, I relish the video watching every time. Love watching the Captain and First Officer interaction.

[@Beasji]

those 2 guys - probably one of the best pilots you can hope for on a flight when he puts tje throttle forward at take off he has such passion for what he is doing just great !!!!!!

[@louiseprice7755]

Love this video, these 2 pilots are always professional but light hearted, the best

[@largol33t1]

Glad the A340 is still flying with some airlines. I've been on one several times and it's a smooth, quiet plane.

[@lm1584]

and no power on the earlier models

[@Robin6512]

Being in aviation myself it’s always nice to see what actually goes on in the cockpit.

[@KarlGeorges]

'So we're out of the woods' .. exactly my thought . Also, a lot of trust & experience needed to take off in these weather conditions.

[@markkutuurinmaki490]

9

[@flori480]

The music with the ATC was hysterical. Great job pilots! Great video

[@prometheus160]

these people are heroes cause 210 passangers have their lives in the hands of these 2 heroes. hats of for all pilots around the world

[@rnavarrojr7]

It's amazing how relaxed and upbeat the pilots are even with the rainy weather. The pilots are very chatty, I thought pilots aren't supposed to make too many side comments pre- and during flight.

[@josealbinosantosnogueira6013]

And the one about the Chinese Radio clatter seemed a bit racist...

[@SwiftHDX]

@@josealbinosantosnogueira6013 Don't even go there... that comment wasn't racist in the slightest sense of the word.

[@Feng_HuaLu]

@@josealbinosantosnogueira6013 That was not racist. Anyone would react like that if they hear languages they don't understand.

[@josealbinosantosnogueira6013]

@@Feng_HuaLu In Portugal we say:" Estás-te a ver Grego!", meaning: "It's all Greek to me"!" It's a coloquial expression. I gather that the English also say "double Dutch!" So, maybe you're right and I exaggerated. But it's all a question of context though, i.e., whether it is public or private, for example.

[@udaynj]

Folks who deal with highly technical and slightly dangerous situations daily treat it like its normal. They don't get tense as they do it daily and its also in their DNA. Similar to soldiers going into combat. They are still relaxed and upbeat and chatty even if they could potentially get killed that day.

[@musafir87adm40]

This guy's are so professional 😍 and good humor they have 👌🏻

[@aresspencer7833]

instablaster

[@MrLioncash]

I just love how the pilots attitude is like "Well, what can we do about it?" so relaxed.

[@pchouard]

They have a typical Swiss attitude: Professional and yet relax

[@PFinty]

You guys know how to film a flight nice job.. I got curious about the world's longest flight so here it is ,. Qatar Airways has the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, a 9,032-mile (14,535km) marathon from Doha to Auckland, New Zealand. In a Boeing 777-200LR... The journey lasts 16 hours and 20 minutes and crosses 10 time zones, four pilots are on board, as well as 15 cabin crew, who serve 1,100 hot drinks, 2,000 cold drinks and 1,036 meals to passengers.

[@marxmann3564]

PFinty Singapore airlines did a flight in a a340-500 that lasted 16+hours it was a full flight Singapore-NY JFK nonstop,then Airbus did a flight from far east asia to las vegas Nevada

[@PFinty]

It's something they all want,. i take a 6 hour flight twice a year 6 hours is at the ragged edge of bearable

[@PFinty]

Bigguy 33.. it must have been a killer how did you handle it? they must not fly that route anymore, the website I checked with said it changes all the time

[@Danker19991]

PFinty Yeah that flight route was very famous for being by far the longest and has since been discontinued for years now

[@marxmann3564]

Planemad2000 well it's still the longest commercial flight at that time maybe these must have another long haul flight after that,it was a full flight most times on that a340-500

[@pablods2587]

5:55 i love how he put down the 4th engine to have a better right turn

[@gregorybaker330]

I hope pilotseye read this and correct me if I am off the ball with this. Great job Swiss as usual.

[@chrispbacun6861]

I love these videos especially with that captain he's done good on all the vids I've seen him in especially when they had engines problems and returned to Zurich

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Very good video and would love to see more of them, although, why "yellow" subtitles? Sometimes hard to read with contrasting colors in the background. Maybe white captioning next time? Thank you.

[@rivenoak]

they never made the trip to shanghai at this day. it was return to ZH-Kloten and another crew was ready to fly.

[@Dowlphin]

dpm1982 - Yellow subs are actually a rare smart move, considering how often there's white in the background that makes visual perception more difficult. But in any case the text should have a black border.

[@mcallisterk]

do you have link to engine problem video

[@WatermelonMoon260]

Why did they need to switch the crew?

[@dangerouswater]

My favorite captain...milk chocolate, checked!

[@sonamletho8633]

I agree excellent crew and watched all the videos as it is well filmed.

[@01ruudjemulder]

Swiss Milka chocolate. "Die zarteste Versuchung seit es Schokolade gibt". Commercial in German language. "The most delicate temptation since chocolate" and in English

[@shaylajones7651]

@@01ruudjemulder hdudidjfjfududjduddi is a former president of the United states

[@shaylajones7651]

2l is a good example of the United states of America

[@docman6157]

Where is Jenni?

[@einherjarspb]

Nice aircraft, nice professional pilots, pleasure to watch! The weather is not so nice though. Not many of A340 family are still active, but this one is! Just verified it. Hope it'll live in the skies for a while!

[@071949]

I like the closeups of the instrument cluster. Looks a little bit more complicated than my Camry's. :-) 04/10/2017

[@aswler]

So nice to remember my trips to Shanghai! I like how they say bye to the ground staff, it is a nice gesture.

[@cmm3338]

Best description of an a340 I have ever heard. " Take a Heavy jet, and put 4 hairdryers on it".

[@nenblom]

Modern airliners are absolute marvels of engineering and construction!

[@pennyfortais5969]

Just found this site....absolutely love it! As a previous private pilot myself I get goose bumps watching...

[@Aksankhan]

I love to listen the conversation between ATC and the pilots

[@ianboard544]

Am I the only one that finds these videos really relaxing?

[@JoshuaG]

2:06 Always love how airbus aircraft engines starts ♡♡♡♡

[@TopDealTravel]

Gänsehaut pur. Der TO und Climb ist einfach genial. Tolles Video und Schnitt.

[@ns81]

They micro-manage the altitude in mainland china. I remember being on a flight out of Beijing that had to maintain 10,000 feet for like 10 minutes

[@burntoutaussie4005]

Yes indeed,. . .this costs the airline additional fuel burn at such a low altitude, even for a short time, jet engines LIKE High altitudes and work more efficiently there. . .

[@cathalmacsiurdain7762]

The captain on this flight is a funny guy. I'm flying Lufthansa to Dublin in April...can Swiss Air spare him for the flight to Dublin and back to Frankfurt. I don't like flying but it facinates me. Despite his sense of humour you can see the concentration as they took off especially with the risk of aquaplaning. A pity more people driving cars in rainy conditions don't consider the danger. Love these videos. Help a lot with my nervousness when I fly.

[@djgenius626]

Kind of took away my fear taking off in the rain,great video

[@chuckwagon5518]

You guys make takeoffs look so easy!

[@MrRobbyvent]

These are definitely the best videos on the subject! Wonderful editing and richness of visuals.

[@daveblevins3322]

When I was an active pilot I remember the operating manuals stating what was required to commit to memory. Yes, there's a lot ! You must have discipline to be successful in the event of an emergency. Panic and loss of awareness has caused many accidents. Safe travels and fair winds 👍🇺🇸

[@Adiadi1313]

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[@mtmals9786]

Guess viewers take such a transit across the globe lightly but for me, I say WOW! I'm an old Flying Tiger line, 707 TWA passenger. Best part of your journey was the synth rap music track back in Shanghai that used some of the AT controllers chatter. The video edit slices of you guys laughing while it played should get you a free dinner out somewhere. Nice work.

[@brentsarazin4346]

Taking off is like Focus required of a quarterback throwing the perfect pass. After the ball is on the way the receiver becomes the landing. Working in perfect harmony to complete the play.

[@ontheroad8149]

That captain is as cool as a cucumber....like he's doing it in the simulator! Hard to believe this was a real flight! Missing captain Raps

[@lucabaracuda987]

so fricken professional... u can tell they are well trained and good people overall. /hats off

[@clusterguard]

the a340, to me, it'll always be THE QUEEN OF THE SKIES: it has taken me to my work missions far-far away. It's a Mother-Ship with beauty and stamina, much more than a bunch of assembled pieces. Thank you.

[@thomashubacher2466]

Right!! A honorable sucessor to the beloved DC-10 and MD-11 in my opinion. But the beat goes on ...

[@julosx]

I agree 100 %. The A340, the best airliner on Earth, the real son of the lovely 707s and DC-8s but without the faults. The A-340 remains THE zeo-death aircraft, something that very few can boast with. Amazing safety record, the only other aircraft on par with the A340 is… the A380, yes, a four burner too.

[@davecasey4341]

Oh please. The Queen of the Skies is the 747. No matter how many times you say it, the A340 will never be that.

[@rickydoolous5356]

Requesting an A340-300 to increase climb rate, no wonder the pilots laughed.

[@paradigmlost7582]

IMO, they laughed for a different reason - they reminded the control of their current altitude, but were given VERY small increase approval + the controller also made a correction. They were, I suppose, very close to their max weights, very warm and humid weather - not the best condition to expect high climb rate for any plane, not just A340-300/

[@tommyvercetti888]

lmao 5apu but airspace in Shanghai is too crouwded

[@769270865]

5APU and Right-Hand Orbit!

[@BGFutureBG]

hair dryers at their limit x)

[@theplanespotterguy]

Ricky Doodlous Yeah but actually the A340 is one of my favorite aircraft, especially the -500 variant! But -300 is also nice

[@lszhspotter]

The remix at 10:34 is awesome ;)

[@notallthatbad]

I died. XD

[@stayfocused1585]

😂

[@jonstanton7852]

Dragon House , V. Petrov

[@simmer484]

I imagine that's what it would feel like to the pilots if they put on some techno and took some acid to pass the time

[@bluehornet6752]

Rapping Chinese ATC, sweet!

[@manpreetbhattee9732]

Man, the captain and the first officer are so chilled out 😌

[@ralfxx3]

Switzerlanders, that's the way they are!

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

I'm in my 50's and still pilots always blow my mind. I've always had respect for what, and how they do this. For them it's just another day at the office. I say they are brave individuals.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

The plane that simply can't be arsed to fly. Great video!

[@leokimvideo]

Rainy take off & landings are always scary

[@woodzeppelin3241]

I can hear the coffee trays coming down the isles now. Sweet international traveler feeling.

[@Byzantios1]

9:53Total Chaos...LOL Awesome video

[@ShakespeareCafe]

The rain is very comforting. I like driving in the rain. I imagine flying in it is pretty nice, too.

[@MattsAviationChannel]

I have the DVD :) Highly recommendable! Outstanding video work as always!!

[@ana3603]

Honestly, when I saw the small warning light on, shortly after the take off, I thought “Yep, that’s why I’m not flying anymore”

[@foxtrotnovemberpapa7939]

Please more of PilotsEye videos! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@richardstamp5068]

It seems Shanghai micro manages their pilots. I remember flying Southwest out of Oakland. I was the only of 5 passengers on last flight to LA. Pilot said they had an unrestricted climb to 10,000 feet from the tower and man was that a fun flight!

[@AchromaticChameleon]

Those teeny hair dryer engines take a while to get her up to speed! Wow. I love the A340 but wow!

[@MusicAnirban]

The Snicklefritzed lol hair dryer engines it seems .. hahahaahahha

[@julosx]

"Teeny air driers" ? They're CFM 56, still.

[@razmd2296]

i like this captain coz hes cool and always smile... of course its very pleasure work with him👍👍👍

[@서성빈-j3r]

I really love the sound of engine

[@Crazy--Clown]

You would love the sound of my farts

[@showmedumuny148]

The music, the information, the video, I just love all your videos. Thank you so much

[@flemon621]

I don't know if I'm being too critical here but Shanghai ATC doesn't sound that well-trained. Random frequency calls, wasted RTF, odd phraseology and unnecessary instructions. Quite concerning really.

[@jack.p]

I thought the same, captain shouldn't have to remind departure they need to climb...

[@dalewong7643]

I think it's mainly because Chinese ATCs are more trained to be using Chinese. They use Chinese to communicate with Chinese aircrafts.

[@flemon621]

But if they're controlling at international airport, they should be almost fluent in English seeming as English is the ICAO language. If they don't know the minimum amount, then miscommunication would potentially be a big problem.

[@user-tw1hp4ny7j]

FSX Flyer

[@CarlsGarage1]

In Mexico too, ATC speaks Spanish to domestic and English to other aircraft. I think it is wroth to send pilots to Australia or US for training, but not the case for ATC. They don't have enough budget to train and spend years for them to learn fluent English aboard.

[@MusicAnirban]

This video is so much fun and no less than a blockbuster.

[@olofsown5488]

Mann, was für ein English, wie die sich verstehen, bleibt mir ein Rätsel.

[@sanjivbir]

very nice video. gives a nice feel of what happens in the cockpit. thanks

[@RicardoRivera1494]

Hope more videos of the crew of SWISS 188 & 189.. Great Crew

[@janportmann2405]

I can recommend the pilotseye movie of LX 64/65. it is also with Thomas Frick as captain and with a young Woman as FO. Very intresting videos

[@Ethan_Kang]

thats amazing!!! though it's a video 4 years ago. I love it.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great video gentleman I like the positioning of your cameras it is one of the best of the airline videos. Keep those videos coming.

[@sonamletho8633]

Michael Stern I totally agree, the best ever video and hats off to Swiss Air crew

[@one4allall4one91]

These guys are great team work. The way it should be.

[@vanaus6801]

Enjoyed crew exchange and joyful banter. It was alluded too, that they didn't appear to take checklist's seriously. I disagree completely. They seemed to cover everything, with confirmation call backs. Nevertheless, they certainly didn't adhere to the Sterile Cockpit protocol and I suspect many don't, especially as seasoned or experienced Flightcrew, as they seem to be. My only questionable observation is the release of the First Officer's Safety Harness, quite soon after they departed the runway. I would think the concern, especially with him being in command of the Flight, would be unexpected turbulence. The weather wasn't exactly ideal and it wouldn't be a pretty sight, seeing him bounce about the cockpit, had something occurred.

[@vanaus6801]

Colin Southern ~ Thanks for the clarification. That's makes sense.

[@thomashubacher2466]

@@ColinSouthernNZ ...and possibly he wanted to improve his vision too.

[@daver1161]

When you have a big, heavy, hanging Schnitzel, you don't need no seatbelt.

[@johannesnicolaas]

Funny first I was t thinking: oh they talk Chinese how nice.... but then i realise it is the beautiful Switserdeutsch accent.

[@memereamemerea4518]

So Instructive (Mr. Frick´s always are...) and funny too thanks for the video!

[@mikeJohnson2222]

The sound of the engines spinning up... Addictive like a drug.

[@rirfan1914]

Well, spotted GIA A330 ... Nice i like that

[@lsubandtrumpet2014]

Camcorder guy planespotting is photography.

[@coolcaptain6254]

A Garuda Indonesia A330 at Shanghai!!! 😍😍😍

[@ielboentoro]

ha

[@gurvindersingh-dt2rz]

The pilots are very sweet, relaxed and very very KOOOOL.... Luv the pilots

[@trueblue2124]

Nervous just watching this - I'm terrified of flying ---but great video --thank you -

[@prasadv4310]

Flying is a nice experience. Go ahead and fly

[@trueblue2124]

@@prasadv4310 I know you're right - -but I have a serious fear about flying - - don't know why -

[@prasadv4310]

Don't worry about it. It is very safe. You will have intial nervous ness. But once you do it. You will feel as winner. Have some objective about in your work and for that reason fly. You will feel proud of yourself and you will love it.

[@Andy1076]

"Poor guy" why? he looks perfectly happy in the rain haha! 😄

[@mrpicky1868]

oof. its a loooong flight, but if you think about it 10 000 km in one go is amazing engineering achievement

[@gregorybaker330]

Depending on the time , nearby Hongchio domestic/intern has a lot of traffic and that is why there are many climb restrictions however does not seem speed restrictions. Flying often from Shenzhen to DLC means many ground delays in Shenzhen and after many trips best way to get to HK from DLC is daily nonstop Air China(low loads) as avoids SHA airspace and flies direct and over Taiwan east of Fuzhou and no restrictions. All other flights via Ningbo/SHA Qingdao/Rizhao/Yantai have delays.

[@rivenoak]

Thomas Frick again has a lot of fun. :D

[@ganeshrvgk]

Nice and sweet announcement by First Officer.

[@andrewjg_]

1:35 i swear he said copy release the fuckin brake

[@thedoctor2880]

i think he did

[@mysteryman9773]

😂😂sounds like it.....but he said "release the parking break"

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Nice video

[@jamesmonahan1819]

A-340 has a good part out value; 4 engines. And systems compatible with the A-330

[@sullybiker6520]

These two are really enjoying their work.

[@coriscotupi]

Finally I got to see ice-cold Swiss pilots having a good laugh. Even if they had to go all the way do China to do it.

[@ilovesuisse1]

corisco tupi i would rather have someone like these guys flying my plane than someone who doesn’t take flying an aircraft seriously enough. Just because they are serious here doesn’t make them ice-cold.

[@rehmanzed]

They really loved their profession and they are enjoying, though everyday they have the same routine, its not monotonous or clinching, they are really enjoying.

[@notallthatbad]

God, that mini-Chinese rap/music video segment was freaking hilarious! XD

[@rolfgerig9829]

Brilliantly recorded!

[@canopeaz]

10:26 "This is the time on Sprockets when we dance"

[@Glosiam]

Excellent job guys, never seen such a detailed airplane video ..

[@bobboberson2024]

This is a great crew. Great communication. Dog of a plane... But hey, they are professionals.

[@tomoakhill8825]

I love these "Pioletseye" viedios. The professionalism shown is amazing. The checklists are critical. Piolets have been using them for years. Only a decade ago, around 2005 did it become the norm in surgery.

[@givmi_more_w9251]

9:05 ... I lol'ed hard. And even harder when they got that 1000ft climb :D

[@inktvis6453]

Wow stunning video in the Rain.

[@jonathanlawhl]

Captain randomly 'Ni Hao' (Hello in mandarin) 😂👊 8:19

[@MrLetmein2011]

Very impressive! I'm flying with Swiss Air to Bangkok soon, very excited.

[@chucksullivan5012]

Don’t do it

[@davidhoekje7842]

Going back and forth between meters and feet, that can't be a good thing.

[@burntoutaussie4005]

ICAO still insist upon Feet for Height / Altitude and Nautical miles for distance. Runway lengths in Metres is fine, but you are correct about Mixing Metres and Feet for altitudes,. . .this is a risky thing to do, ad has caused many CFIT accidents in past years.

[@wilsjane]

Their was one crash where the pilots calculated their additional fuel requirements in gallons and it was loaded in liters. I could never understand why the fuel gauges did not make them realize that something was wrong before it was too late..

[@francoistombe]

@@wilsjane I presume you reference the Gimli glider. The fuel guages were not working because of a faulty circuit board. This was in the early 80s and Canada was still transitioning to all metric. The 767 was new and they didn't have spares. Fuel was requested in kilograms but loaded in pounds so it only received half the fuel needed. It didn't crash, it glided to a no longer used airport. The front wheel didn't lock so it put it's nose on the ground. It was flown out days later and remained in service with Air Canada for another 26 years.

[@devanshkamdar8244]

He seems like a great guy to work with.

[@raixbox360]

7:52 first officer took off his seatbelt in such a condition right after airborn