Top 10 Airline Pilot Life Hacks You Should Know

Filmed in partnership with Coradine Aviation - LogTen Pro, who made this production possible. I live on the road as an airline pilot and I've learned a lot of tips to make life a little easier when living out of a carry-on bag. Here are my Top 10 Pilot Life Hacks that you should know! Do you have a life hack I don't know about? Tell me in the comments below! (Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc.)
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KZbin Video Chapters:
0:00 Airline Pilot Life Hacks
0:32 Trouble Sleeping In Hotels?
0:48 Use A Packing Checklist
1:06 Find A Good Travel Shoe
1:26 Get Your Coffee Before Security
1:49 The Best Way To Audit Your Logbook
2:22 Using Travel-Sized Containers
2:44 Don't Ruin Your Clothes With An Iron
3:09 Buy This Gear
3:18 Hotel Popcorn Bucket
3:40 Packable Down Jacket
3:55 Use A Luggage Rack At Home
4:20 Follow Sam's KZbin Channel!
4:27 What's Your Favorite Life Hack?
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Thanks for watching,
-Swayne

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

What's your favorite life hack/travel tip?

[@avionions1290]

A personal one is always be prepared to spend a night somewhere, I once got delayed in Atlanta, and spent 18 hours there before driving 9 hours to Miami.

[@tentingaroundflorida]

Always use your shoes for storage. Either put your socks in them or something. Also put your shoes in some type of bag. Did they take up a lot of space and you can store quite a bit inside of them

[@jamtrack7867]

Kyler Mcnabb yes, when I travel a lot of utilities in there so I can put more clothes in a suitcase

[@jamtrack7867]

Besides that I love traveling🙂

[@westoneuler4065]

i always pack electronics and sandals at the top of my bag to make security a breeze, and while it isn’t a hack i don’t ever buy duty free stuff because 99% of the time it ultimately costs just as much if not more than buying it when i get home.

[@Apollo_Tsakiris]

A pilot using a checklist? That's a new one.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

I know I know... Cheesy but seriously it helps!

[@lucabuckley5643]

😂

[@lv7985]

Hahahaha

[@biniyameshetu4535]

Sarcasm at its finest 😂🙏

[@skyboi8605]

Apollo Tsakiris I’m a flight attendant with another airline. I do the same thing using a packing list.

[@westoneuler4065]

i’m sitting here thinking “damn this guys got great fashion sense” but then you said boyfriend and it all made sense😂 great vid man!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

HA! Not sure if that's what does it, but one thing's for sure... I get a LOT of tips from Sam!

[@chinenyennake4782]

Literally came here to write the same thing 😂. Nice one swayne

[@auggith]

Haha same place I find my fashion sense 😏

[@SamEckholm]

Swayne Martin you’re sweet ☺️

[@jerrywotkins6344]

I guarantee you guys thought poorly of gays until you found out Swayne was gay. You must follow your leader in your minds, whatever Swayne loves or hates, you love and hate as well.

[@LukePylypciw]

“We don’t live normal lives.” We live amazing lives!😅 Love the Vid Swayne!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Amazing - But also something totally atypical!

[@stephengaut2367]

TheContentExchange Mokulele isn’t paying near as much as he is making right now, quit hating and do something with your life.

[@isaacparadis7951]

@@TheContentExchange Low pay? Do you know how much pilots make?

[@jeremiahjones4436]

As a fellow pilot and filmmaker I’ve got to say, YOU KILLED IT on the lighting/background setup. Great advice and great quality videos!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Sam did a great job making this studio!

[@asniyani3290]

@@SwayneMartinPilot Nanti,Bawa,sama,Mh,Sepatu,Mh,Mau,beli,da.Mahal??Bukan...

[@graciellazanetta5866]

@@asniyani3290 Huh? I know what it means, but I don't understand what you're trying to say...

[@SamEckholm]

WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE PILOT

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Lol you're ridiculous Sam

[@benderaviation]

LoL

[@FormulaMeme]

I thought I recognized the background somewhere.

[@ShannonBrooklyn]

You can't do both of those things.... You gotta pick one..

[@shazf18]

YEAH HES A PILOT GRAPE

[@jshoq]

My favorite travel tip... Packing cubes. I have had my travel transformed thanks to packing cubes. I can leave them in my bag like you do and pull out the one I need or unpack into drawers but just unzip and open the cube in the drawer. As my trips move along, I have clean and dirty cubes and the dirty ones stay packed. Mind you that I used to travel for a few weeks at a time with multiple destinations.

[@redtazdev1768]

I love what you put in the extras part of the packing checklist, so wholesome.

[@MilkBoy17520]

If you're constantly staying in hotel rooms, take a picture of your door number when you get to your room. That way you have the number easily accessible and don't have to do something unsafe like writing it on the key/paper key sleeve. Same tip works for coat&bag checks, take a picture of the tag in case it falls out of your pocket.

[@yendor2043]

I also do this with rental car license plates and parking lot signs to know where I parked in large parking lots.

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

I travel on a ton of business trips with my husband and not only has taking a photo of the room number saved our bacon a few times but also getting one extra room key. That room key goes in my pocket when I am IN the hotel. I have a bad habit of forgetting the key in the room when doing laundry or going down for breakfast. The key in my pocket has saved me a few times.

[@wi_spotter]

This is great Swayne! I’ve been looking forward to a video like this!

[@anandshedde]

Nice video Swayne! Very informative!

[@tentingaroundflorida]

Glad your still uploading in this hard time we all are going through

[@aurboda]

it's always amazing how far Swayne has come on this channel, feels kinda good to have known him ever since he was learning to fly

[@kdamien]

Just Started my training in the Piper Archer.

[@TwoGerbils]

I started mine in the piper warrior!

[@22640cal]

Im a commercial rotor dude doing my fixed wing add on in a Piper Cherokee lol

[@haydengrotz2748]

So cool! I started about a month ago in the Archer as well!

[@oreoblizzmaniacyt6244]

About to finish my PPL training in the archer, definitely a good plane to learn in

[@joshkiefer8900]

Nice dude

[@albertnunes8552]

Great videos, keep them coming. Safe flying.

[@andrewperez795]

Been watching your videos for years now. This has to be my absolute favorite! Great quality and just love hearing about life as a pilot. Big dream of mine. Can’t wait for the next.

[@rodrigoaalonso_]

You have been inspirational for me, thank you for your content !!

[@patrickanderson4759]

You are quite a man Swayne. You have success waiting for you in every step of your career. Great videos. Remain true to yourself and your audience!

[@simcaptainrik]

Love your videos. Keep up the great work

[@mariojorge4447]

I'm old pilot almost getting retired (10 years more) , when I see your videos make me remember my self. Always very organized and sharp ! I did like the tennis shoes . Keep the good videos and take care of aviation and personal life 😍

[@jonathanmoore9661]

Scheduled for my commercial SE checkride next week! Thanks for all of your great videos and boldmethod content! You’ve helped clear up many things I’ve not initially understood since I started training!

[@jamtrack7867]

Have been watching for a while, it’s inspiring

[@joel1239871]

Sensible and just plain smart to do. Thank you, Swayne!

[@zachpincus8471]

Another great video! Best pilot content

[@nickbanas3102]

As always, great video!

[@kaiivanderwilp815]

Awesome video Swayne keep it up we love you

[@rwnordmark]

Great video Swayne.

[@hashcoffeee]

Very cool watching your journey Swayne

[@FollowTheJohn]

I love watching you pursue your passion.

[@simcaptainrik]

Great Tips. Your videos are exceptional. Clear skies and Favorable winds Swayne.

[@RicoTravels]

Love the videos thank you for the inspiration ❤

[@rgvsilva]

I loved the tips, it will help tons of people. The idea of having a bag stand back home makes total sense. Looking for one for me immediately now.

[@danjones8509]

Great list!

[@danielaristizabal5705]

Every video you make is better than the last one, excellent quality and just too useful !

[@UncypheredRoblox]

Cant wait to start my flight training. You alwayd inspire me to chase my dream every video.

[@Mikidy303]

I've watched your videos a long time. You never cease to amaze me. I wish I had half of your drive and organization when I was your age. Now it's time to find a packing checklist...Thanks,

[@sams6928]

Great tips! Thanks so much!

[@einaren4166]

Nice video, as ALWAYS!

[@thachamp12]

Your production has come a long way, keep up the good work and thank you for the videos!

[@lucabuckley5643]

Wow. What a fantastic video. Your editing and content has gotten so incredibly great over the years. Loved this video. So helpful. Not a pilot yet... but I certainly am an aspiring one!

[@1900intz]

Thoroughly enjoyable videos. Thx.

[@russelldubbs6838]

I love your videos, I can’t wait till the next one is posted!

[@leeande21]

Another great video Swayne

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thank you!

[@treyfeeley2519]

Glad you didn't get furloughed!! You look SO happy! I am glad you found a nice person to share life with!!

[@declary]

Love the closet hanger trick for the curtains, heck yes!

[@petertarantelli]

Nice...good tips! Thanks!

[@wideworldwes]

Great video as usual 👍

[@pierrep2649]

Great job on your vids Swayne. I’m an Envoy team member as well and dig you represent us well. Take care bro.

[@billforceone9808]

Long time subscriber. Love your stuff man. Living the CFI life now at about 400 hours. Can’t wait to hit the airlines when things get back to normal in a few years. Great content as always man.

[@fricardpro]

Hey Bill, Checking your comment 2 years after you posted it. Did you manage to hit them yet ? Good luck ;)

[@amorestperpe]

The production of your videos is always top notch. Honestly best I've seen.

[@PilotStudd]

Can’t wait to watch this Swayne, gonna start my PPL soon, you’re an inspiration for me and my KZbin channel, I was at 100 subs last time I commented on one of your vids now nearly at 2k! Thanks

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Wow that's awesome!

[@corriebrownrigg0977]

Swayne's Video production quality is perfect

[@cdtaylor7732]

Great video! I’m almost wrapped up with my commercial program and will be time building. Some of this would help with just being a CFI and II. It’d be great to also pass down to students as well, especially the personalized checklist!

[@Simon_B74]

Swayne just had to throw a five minute break in my morning, can’t not watch one of these videos! Hopefully I’ll still remember these in a few years when I need them 😂

[@corriebrownrigg0977]

The production quality of these videos is great, keep it up!

[@ezan3363]

These videos motivate me even more to become a pilot . Keep It Up !

[@dakshjoshi5830]

Love your videos

[@christinem4655]

The hanger on the curtains is pure genius! Simple and effective!

[@AshtonCoolman]

These are some pretty useful and reasonable travel tips. Thanks for another great video!

[@zsoms.]

Great video thanks for the tips keep up to he good work!

[@juliegost1205]

You Swayne are Amazing !!!

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

Thanks Julie!

[@fernandos.8158]

awesome channel and video. I had to share it with my son. He is working on becoming a commercial pilot and has one more year of college to finish his degree. I am excited for him to see so many opportunities available out there. He gets discouraged sometimes because this career plan gets quite expensive. I keep telling him that he will soon enjoy all the hard work he has put into becoming a pilot.

[@reido1315]

Great Vid again keep it up

[@gaminglife-ji6js]

Thanks for the tips these are actually really helpful. :)

[@Motoxman319]

I start at a regional in a few months. Your videos have been awesome as I prepare for the career shift! Keep up the good work!!

[@rayanmarianelli1371]

Hey Swayne, been a Subscriber for about a year and I find all of your videos very helpful for us aspiring pilots(btw starting training in 2 weeks at ATP). Keep up the great work and we'll be expecting your next video. Thanks!

[@benderaviation]

I love to fly in my all birds, super comfy and you don't even need socks! On a side note you look so much more grown up now compared to when you started flying for mokulele and even in your PPL videos. Lastly, Sam's studio lighting is on point.

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Nice job!! Hope we get to see more flying soon. Be safe.

[@kenstevenson4133]

Another good inspirational vid for all pilots/those training to become a pilot. Great hacks!

[@terrycarr4130]

Very good suggestions. I travel alot and you gave me a few good new tips.

[@reneecollin8825]

Hello Swayne - thxs for the "drapery - coat hanger"! Why didn't I think of this? Stay safe 🌸✈

[@ScreaminEmu]

here's a pro tip for everyone: quit slamming your goddamned hotel doors. other crewmembers are trying to sleep!

[@Pilotemilie]

THANK YOU 😅

[@domin755]

A truer comment has never been made

[@limajuliett3406]

Thank you!

[@a320family6]

🤣🤣

[@dhutches]

Thanks for the excellent travel tips (I swear by the “pre-flight” checklist), and the quality and content of your videos in general. Unsurprising to anyone who’s checked out your Instagram, but the shout-out to Sam was a nice bonus feature. Hope you’re holding up well in light of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the airline industry. Hang in there.

[@michal3980]

Thanks Swayne

[@ldfranklin2]

Using the in-room coat hanger clips to keep the light out is a stroke of genius. Great tip!

[@im.m]

Love this, pls make more

[@guitar4851]

good stuff Swayne. Just finishing up flight school and still deciding whether the airline life is for me or not.

[@SashaBlake]

Omg love the travel rack hack!

[@saqibsamad2459]

Love your videos! !!! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@vito_n]

Brilliant!

[@bradjaniszeski109]

I came across your channel Swayne when watching some of Mentour's content. Also I saw the video when you were on with Mentour! Very cool! Mentour's was the first aviation channel I started watching years ago/yours was second and then I came across Captain Joe. All 3 of you I follow. You all provide such a great perspective on the aviation industry. I am not a pilot however the content you provide is very interesting. I used to be afraid to fly and started watching Mentour's channel and now I can't wait to get on a plane. Great job on the channel! Keep on posting videos as I know we all will continue to be loyal viewers!

[@taiaron8008]

great I loved it

[@sirjasonakana]

Great idea about the checklist

[@funnynickline]

Yes Sir, takecare always.🙏

[@chehakoberoi6197]

Thanks sir for sharing such information with us. Your videos give a different vibe and inspire to fulfill my dream to be a Pilot. I appreciate your work!! Thanks again

[@chucksweeney2769]

Thanks for the excellent videos and inspiration! I’ve taken my discovery flight and have my first official PPL lesson next week out of KCRG in Jacksonville.

[@kevinp8108]

Hi Swayne, at 04:12...you forgot to mention your power strip. I always pack an extension cord or power strip whenever I travel because oftentimes the outlets near the nightstand are taken by the lamps so there isn't an available outlet for my mobile phone and/or laptop chargers. For people who sail on cruises, the cabins have limited outlets (only two outlets) so an extension cord is useful for charging your phones, laptops and digital alarm clocks.

[@rickardrisberg6999]

Nice vid!!!

[@lollolnick5311]

Hey Swayne! Absolutely love the content and it's been very helpful to me as I'm currently enrolled to start my flight training this coming spring at a flight university (which happens to be the same one you attended!) and I absolutely cant wait to get started on my passion. The information that you provide to help guide students like myself along that path is extremely useful and very inspiring, better than anyone could ask for! I have a question for you, I recently watched the podcast you did with MentourPilot (aswell as your video about rod and haley), and one point that really struck me and has stuck with me since I watched was your explanation of the interpersonal connections and network that you developed within the industry. That seems to be one of the largest factors that sets you apart from the average pilot climbing the student-regional-mainline ladder. I was wondering if you had any specific advice for networking or how to go about it, as in, what types of activies, events, or just general actions ended up leading you to so many meaningful relationships with people in the industry as well as so many friendships like yours with Rod and Haley? Thanks for the content :D

[@alt0_vi0lin]

Oh my gosh...the iron test is genius. Never thought of that and have been burned by grimy iron on dress shirt a few times. Not a pilot but a traveling businessman. Thanks!

[@mikeymikeymotorbikey]

I expected to see a bunch of hateful comments, but to my surprise, its all positive. Way to go Swayne.

[@harrytibbs6313]

Sadly that’s not true. I’ve seen like 20 so far

[@timmendoza429]

I use hack #8 all the time. I’m going to try these other hacks my self. Awesome video Swayne

[@nitrixdev]

amazing Quality!

[@nitrixdev]

:O He liked it! Hi Swayne :) i love your vids, they are very inspiring!

[@abbieamavi]

*ok, I see you with that production quality Swayne!*

[@panzerkeks8530]

cool hacks, love your videos, to the point!

[@joshuaclemons7775]

I’m a sophomore in high school and I want to be an airline pilot when I’m older. Should I get my private pilots before I go to college.

[@SwayneMartinPilot]

If you can, I recommend it!

[@wi_spotter]

It’s totally worth it, I just soloed for my PPL and I’m 17.

[@TAILSORANGEs]

@@SwayneMartinPilot Greetings from Singapore.

[@davidwarner1191]

I just soloed for my PPL this past week. Gets you a step ahead of others that don’t have their PPL going into college.

[@Ryanboothvideos]

@Alexis Morizot if you want to become a pilot, I would recommend ERAU or UND, I currently got to ERAU in AZ and its awesome here

[@gamingtmas8842]

Nice video bro

[@chawsuma1828]

Waiting for your vlog# finally 🎈🎈🎈

[@Luke-zt6xl]

I just started flight training and I’m so excited! Also, congratulations with your boyfriend!

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Appreciate your tips and tricks! Now I'm ready to travel with my Bento Bag I bought from Nomad Lane. This is a game-changer