Why do PASSENGERS BOARD from the LEFT? Why does the CAPTAIN sit on the LEFT?Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

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Dear friends and followers, welcome back to my channel!
First off the question why passengers and most flight crew enter from the left hand side of the aircraft. When you walk down the air bridge or up the stairs into an aircraft you almost always enter through the front or second left door usually called L1 or L2 Left. There are some exceptions such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 which often board through both the front and aft left hand doors using mobile staircases to speed up the boarding process. Pretty familiar with EasyJet and RyanAir for example. And some regional Turboprop Aircraft like the ATR 42 and 72 board through the aft left hand door only as often the forward part is for cargo loading.
So we see that the door number can change from aircraft to aircraft but it is always on the left side of the aircraft which you enter from. The reason for this is due to many things in aviation related to maritime industry.
Before the invention of the centralized rudder, many old ships were directed by steering oars or boards on the back right hand side of the ship. The term starboard which refers to the right side of the ship or aircraft comes from the old English word “steer-board” meaning the side from which the ship is steered. Because the ships were steered from the right or starboard side, the boat would dock on the left side for loading and unloading, hence the left is called the „Port side“. I’m guessing a few „A-ha moments“ right there. This tradition of loading on the left has continued into the era of flying boats where passengers come on board from the left hand side using the piers and ramps boats had used before until todays modern jet era.
This also allows cargo and service vehicles to attach from the right hand side so that ground crew and refuellers can do their work without hundreds of passengers being too close to sensitive or potentially dangerous areas and equipment. The right hand doors can also be used for wheelchair access lifts if the aircraft is not connected to an air bridge.
Nowadays many airports are built specifically for boarding from the left handside , sometimes with even two airbridges above each other to cater for the upper deck of the Airbus A380. Or to board first class and business separately from economy. Overtime airlines have established their before flight procedures around the left handside of their planes in order to welcome passengers entering through the forward left door. Even the cabin interior is set up to board from the left, on Easyjets Airbus A319 and A320 you don‘t board through the narrow galley kitchen on the right, you come from the wider entrance on the left. Just look out for that the next time you board an orange plane.
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Why do passengers board on the left side? So they cant see how hard we're throwing their bags into the right side of the plane

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This is so true

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That's a good one!

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[@antonyfranco3925]

Because of practice of left hand drive vehicles in most countries they are being followed here for the captain as well, also may be for the captain to ensure visually that the aerobridge is separated , and for the first officer to ensure that the no fuelling or cargo vehicles are nearby. before take-off. This may not b true, this is just my opinion

[@diegobolso2005]

Perfect answer!

[@rockslide4802]

Portside-Starboard: indeed an "Ah hah" moment! Brilliant!

[@trueriver1950]

And then you'll also like the fact that starboard is a corruption of the original name for the rudder: steer board.

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And when you realise that the position light on the port side is red and where seamen go first after a log journey, you will have another Ah hah moment about redlight districts

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I love learning about these nuggets of info that we take for granted.

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As a passenger I’ve always wondered all these and wanted to ask these questions. Thanks for answering and enlightening us.

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Definitely an "aha" moment in there. More than one actually

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Have I just watched a 10 minute video on why airlines board from the left and why pilots sit on the left? Yes. Why? Because this man is interesting

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Thank you for answering my questions. This was really informative and useful.

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Thanks Captain Joe. The Port/Starboard explanation was very enlightning. I've heard it before but your explanation and graphic were crystal clear. I always imagined the steering oar was on the right because 90% of people are right handed and so it would make sense to have the dominant hand and thus the best grip on that side. Interestingly from my reading in history it is not clear if the Romans only used the right. Depictions show both. Egyptians left models that show oars mounted both sides but since they were not attached to the boats, but lashed, that could be a river navigation issue. The tradition of having the steering oar on the right is most certainly inherited from those expert seafarers, the Norsemen. They used attached steering oars with complex leverage mechanisms that were always on the right for single right handed operation. Not a pilot and I don't fly a lot but I am a fan of aircraft of all types. Love your content.

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When I first saw the title my thought immediately went to "Because that's what side the door is on." (This is coming from someone who has never flown.)

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Fascinating video. Makes you think how simple things that don’t seem important really actually are. 👍

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I have always wondered where the terms “starboard“ and “port” came from. Thanks for the explanation!

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He left out why right/left isn't used in the explanation, every r/l needs when looking from the rear.

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@@Booster1310 The epaulettes show rank or pay grade in the company. Captain and FO can refer to the command hierarchy for a particular flight. So you can have both the Cap'n and FO having four stripes, or both having three. In those cases the one with ultimate authority would be called Cap'n on the flight deck, regardless of the stripe count. So my assumption would he that Cap'n Joe is a three striper by seniority with his employer but even so frequently flies left seat.

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"A delay is better than a disaster" - Sully

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Always wondered about that port side/starboard side thing! Thanks for the explanation!

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Thank you for explaining this, I always wondered why.

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"A Good Pilot Is Always Learning" and that is true!

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7:40 captain joe: i dont have to mention which airline does that Ryanair pilots who watch captain joe: *TRIGGERED*

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SouthWest comes to mind.

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This video was very entertaining and informative! Great job explaining!

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02:50 I finally understand why « port/starboard » thank you Captain 👌🏽

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Remind myself:" A good pilot is always learning."

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A good pilot knows everything nd doesn’t need to learn

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Not really.We’re always learning, it’s ok if we didn’t know something before.We need to be curious and aware of new information like this, it helps us become better at whatever we do in life.

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The seatbelt one surprised me. Thanks for the information!

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I have been learning so much with your videos. Thank you!

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I've never been in a plane. This is why I love Captain Joe. He shows me everything I can't see for myself

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Anyone noticed how the plane at 5:04 is just lifting up as each container gets removed?

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Now I can't unsee it... thanks 😀

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I don’t see it

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@@HS-lz8wy 5:04 to 5:11.... See the Tail part

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Awesome! Thank you for sharing!! Appreciate your kindness.

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All the small details we take for granted. Keep up the informative videos.

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He is the only person that actually explain things clearly

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This was really informative! Now I can brag with my boarding knowledge next time I fly with friends or family😂

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I like informatin

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Haha I'm guilty of doing it. "Do u know why there is a tiny hole in the windows?" 😅 these videos are amazing!

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@@Pathrissia Haha same😅 Another thing I've said on a couple of flights: "Do you hear that weird barking noise (on the Airbus)? Wanna know what it is?"

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@@nicoth.412 Hahahaha! Same here!

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Great so your friends or family will have a good snooze on the flight!

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Loved this. Thanks for the lengthy explanation.

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Astonishing clips, Captain Joe. Highly educational. Thank you.

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2020: we operate from the left-hand seat *2120: We operate from the airline headquarters*

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Pls no

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haha

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Your thoughts about the captain sitting on the left make sense to me. “More right rudder” was a regular instruction from my instructors. Thanks for all you share here. Your channel’s content is always interesting and informative, Capt. Joe.

[@Dodilafir]

Thank you Captain, I was wondering the wisdom behind Captain sitting on the left. Good presentation. TA.

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This is great Man, I love it, I always love learning, Keep up the good work man :)

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Answers to a question I never had, but was made curious about. 👌🏻

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Good luck!

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Erstaunlich! Amazing content again (and again!). Thanks Captain! Danke schön!

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Love your informative video! This explains a lot!

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Have been looking at getting my pilots licence for a while and love watching your videos to learn more about planes

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Go for it. You’ll never be sorry. You may not remember the first time you got laid, but you’ll never forget your first solo. . .

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I'm not a pilot, not even a student pilot (way too old for that :)) but I love planes and aviation in general, I always enjoy your videos and curious to learn the next little detail. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@sirBrouwer]

you are never to old to fly a paper air craft. (you do need to make one first)

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Always great Capt Joe, always learning 🙏🏼

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Great video, feel like I've learned something I never need to but found it fascinating

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Am I the only one who is being inspired by this guy to be actually a pilot

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Nope, youre not

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No ur not lol

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No Ur Not

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[@incognitotomato9061]

I never thought much about how we boarded aircraft, that’s actually kinda interesting

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Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@lauriehays2876]

Interesting, never really thought about it but that explains a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarcoValenzuelathebroLizard]

Md 80 *loaded from the rear* B727: Am I a joke to you?

[@simonrancourt7834]

So did the French Caravelle.

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Good ol Cooper Vane

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DC-9 too. I once went to a DC-9 in an amusement park and I entered from the left door and exit on the rear

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@@aslamnurfikri7640 to D.B. Coopers joy. Even in flight ;-)

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That’s true, i boarded an Air Slovakia B727 once on a holiday there shortly before its demise and i was surprised to see that!

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The most lovely thing i always notice in him is his smile❤️ he's always so happy and I'm inspired by him in always staying positive. Wish you a lot of tailwinds in your life!

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Wow! This video is amazing Joe, thanks!!!

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Many thanks for your informative videos. Looking forward to many more.

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THE_ FRIENDLY_RAVEN might wanna comment in the comment section might not see it here!!

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Okay I already love your comment😂

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YOU are the reason I want to become a pilot, you explain and make even the most difficult aircraft term simple. Flying the iconic Boeing 747 will always be my dream...

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Captain Joe, you're amazing! First of all, the question that was playing on my mind for quite some time - you answered so precisely! You were brief yet succinct and crystal clear; technical facts you've simplified beautifully for the common man; and last but not least, your tone of voice, your smiling, down-to-earth approach - I simply loved! And of course, the bloopers did add to the flavour...

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I always wondered about the left boarding. Thanks for the info.

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Loved the time lapses from loading and unloading where you can see the lifting up and down as weight is added/removed, pretty cool to see!

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Hi Capt. Joe, Excellent as always Keep it up, particularly your 1 minute synopsis’.

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Thank you, very informative video, well presented aswell. 👍🏻

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Bag: Fragile Baggage handler: YEET

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LOVE the bloopers at the end, there needs to be more of these

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Fascinating Thanks for the video Great job

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"this pilot is always learning" day 463, they still haven't noticed i'm an aero student lurking here

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Your words "discipline is the fuel to success" had a great impact on me The best motivational quote I've ever heard ♥

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Now that is one heck of information for the curious brains! Kudos Captain Joe!!

[@davidsoderblom8842]

I have exactly once boarded on the right: It was the late 80s on a BA flight from JFK to LHR on a 747. Great flight, by the way, with *so* much better service than the TWA I was used to at the time. I had to laugh because it seemed so wonderfully consistent with British practice of doing everything backwards and contrary.

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U have inspired me over several years to keep trying to become a pilot and I just want to say thank you❤️

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Pleasant and informative, as usual!

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Learned something new today regarding the starboard & Portside terminology. 👍🏾

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"Why passengers board on the left?" Me: 'Why Joe sit on the right'

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Do you want a answer for that?

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[@TeddyT6]

Usually when I board the fasten seat belt sign is already on. I have never been on a flight where they tell you not to fasten your safety belt during refueling. Usually at my airport they time the refueling before passengers board. The comment about a fire truck on stand-by while refueling is interesting. We have so many gates at Philly Intl that it would conceivably take 1truck per concourse or roughly about 6 trucks which doesn't sound like a lot but that is a lot of manpower considering each truck contains a driver, a Captain, and at least two firefighters. That would be a total of 24. The fireboard station is close however and they train constantly so it's pretty safe.