A Day in the LIFE as an Airline Pilot | Flight to Vilnius on B737 [HD]
Summary
TLDRIn this aviation vlog, pilot Dennis takes viewers on a flight from a chilly -60°C to Vilnius Airport in a Boeing 737-800 amidst gusty winds and rain. He discusses the challenges of cold fuel and the absence of icing procedures, captures the descent and landing, and shares the stark weather contrast between the departure and arrival points. The video provides a glimpse into the cockpit's preparation and the changing autumnal skies, ending with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.
Takeaways
- 😀 Dennis, an airline pilot, is flying a Boeing 737-800 to Vilnius Airport with an expected flight time of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- ✈️ The weather conditions are gusty, with 3 km visibility and rain, which can affect the flight and landing.
- 🌡️ The temperature at cruising altitude can drop to minus 60 degrees, causing fuel to be very cold and potentially leading to icing.
- 🔥 The crew has introduced hot fuel into the tanks to prevent icing, which will melt the condensation within an hour before departure.
- 📹 Dennis uses an iPhone 13 Pro to film the descent and landing, ensuring all equipment is set to air mode for safety.
- 🌧️ Upon approach to Vilnius, the weather is described as nasty with 25-knot winds, low cloud base, and wet runways.
- 🛫 The calculated landing distance is deemed sufficient for the conditions, and the approach is initiated.
- 🌡️ The weather at Wellington is significantly different, with temperatures expected to drop to -3 degrees, causing water to freeze.
- 🛬 The crew plans to stay on the airplane and prepare for the next flight, despite the lack of internet access for live streaming.
- ☀️ The weather improves significantly, becoming sunny with almost clear skies, but remains cold.
- 📋 Before takeoff, a checklist is followed meticulously, including flap settings, control checks, and transponder settings.
Q & A
Who is the speaker in the video script?
-The speaker in the video script is Dennis, who is an airline pilot.
What type of airplane is Dennis flying in the video?
-Dennis is flying a Boeing 737-800 in the video.
What is the estimated flight time to Vilnius airport according to the script?
-The estimated flight time to Vilnius airport is one hour and 40 minutes.
What is the weather condition like at the beginning of the flight?
-The weather is gusty with visibility at three kilometers and it is rainy.
Why does Dennis mention the temperature upstairs being down to minus 60 degrees?
-The temperature upstairs being down to minus 60 degrees is mentioned to explain the cold fuel inside the fuel tanks, which can cause condensation to form ice.
Why does Dennis say there is no need to perform the icing procedure?
-There is no need to perform the icing procedure because new hot fuel has been put inside the fuel tanks, which will melt the existing ice.
What safety measure does Dennis mention regarding the use of electronic devices on the airplane?
-Dennis mentions that all the gear he uses, including the iPhone 13 Pro and another camera, is set to air mode to ensure safety during the flight.
What is the weather like during the descent to Vilnius airport?
-The weather during the descent is nasty with wind up to 25 knots, low cloud base, and rain.
What is the significance of the phrase 'foreign completed' mentioned in the script?
-The phrase 'foreign completed' is likely a part of the aviation jargon or a checklist item indicating that a certain procedure or system check is complete.
What is Dennis's plan after landing at the airport in Wellington?
-Dennis plans to stay on the airplane and prepare for the next flight, as they have a few hours before the next flight.
Why doesn't Dennis perform a live stream after landing?
-Dennis doesn't perform a live stream because he only has personal internet access which is expensive to use away from home.
What is the weather like when Dennis is preparing for the next flight?
-The weather is getting better with the sky becoming almost clear and sunny, although it is still cold.
Outlines
😀 Introduction to the Boeing 737-800 Flight
In this introductory paragraph, the pilot, Dennis, welcomes viewers to the video and introduces the flight plan for a Boeing 737-800 to Vilnius Airport. He mentions the expected flight duration of one hour and 40 minutes, weather conditions including gusty winds, 3 km visibility, and rain. Dennis also discusses the cold temperature's effect on fuel and the condensation process, explaining that the fuel will be warmed up to prevent icing. The summary ends with a friendly greeting and a readiness to begin the flight.
📹 Setting Up Cameras for Descent and Landing
The second paragraph details the setup of additional cameras, specifically an iPhone 13 Pro, for recording the descent to Vilnius Airport. The pilot ensures all recording devices are in air mode for safety. He describes the challenging weather with 25-knot winds, low cloud base, and wet runway conditions. Despite the weather, the pilot is confident about the landing, calculating the landing distance and preparing for the approach. The paragraph includes some musical interludes and a brief mention of foreign language phrases, possibly indicating communication with air traffic control.
✈️ Post-Landing and Weather Observations
After landing, the pilot reflects on the different weather conditions at the destination compared to Vilnius, noting a significant temperature drop and the potential for water to freeze. He mentions the lack of internet access for live streaming and the plan to stay on the airplane to prepare for the next flight. The paragraph ends with a personal anecdote about the cold weather and a return to the airplane for warmth.
🌤️ Weather Improvement and Pre-Flight Checks
This paragraph describes an improvement in weather conditions with the sky clearing and the sun shining. The pilot checks the temperature, which remains cold, and proceeds with pre-flight checks, including flaps, controls, and stabilizer settings. He also mentions a brief musical interlude and a check of the transponder before receiving clearance for takeoff on runway 01. The pilot goes through the checklist and initiates the takeoff sequence, emphasizing safety and procedure.
🛫 Final Approach and Viewer Engagement
In the final paragraph, the pilot navigates the final approach to the airport, noting the changing weather as it gets colder. He mentions parking at a remote stand and the need to take a car to the terminal. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and ring the bell for notifications, expressing gratitude for watching and wishing viewers a great time.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Airline Pilot
💡Boeing 737-800
💡Vilnius Airport
💡Flight Time
💡Weather Conditions
💡Condensation
💡Icing Procedure
💡Descent
💡Landing Distance
💡Air Mode
💡Checklist
Highlights
Introduction of the video by airline pilot Dennis flying a Boeing 737-800 to Vilnius Airport with expected flight time of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Weather conditions described as gusty winds, 3 km visibility, and rain.
Explanation of how cold fuel can cause condensation and ice in the fuel tanks, and the solution of adding hot fuel to melt it.
Confirmation that the icing procedure is not needed due to the fuel melting down.
Pilot's friendly demeanor and readiness to start the flight.
Setting up an iPhone 13 Pro camera for descent footage while ensuring all gear is in air mode for safety.
Nasty weather with 25 knot winds, low cloud base, and wet runway conditions for the approach to Vilnius Airport.
Pilot's confidence in the calculated landing distance being sufficient despite the weather.
Use of music and foreign language phrases to add character to the video.
Completion of the flight and landing at Vilnius, with a focus on the different weather conditions compared to Wellington.
Forecast of temperatures dropping to -3 degrees Celsius at night, with implications for water turning to ice.
Pilot's plan to stay on the airplane and prepare for the next flight during the wait.
Lack of reliable internet access preventing a live stream, and the high cost of personal internet usage away from home.
Beautiful day with clear skies and cold weather upon returning to the plane.
Preparation for the next flight, including checking flaps, controls, and other aircraft systems.
Takeoff from runway 01 with a detailed description of the process, including engine stabilization and checklist completion.
Approach and landing at the airport with changing weather conditions.
Pilot's instructions for viewers to follow the awesome guy checklist, subscribe to the channel, and ring the bell.
Closing remarks thanking viewers for watching and wishing them a great time.
Transcripts
[Music]
hello my friends and welcome my name is
dennis and as you probably know i'm the
airline pilot today i'm gonna fly this
beautiful airplane boeing 737 800 to
vilnius airport the flight time should
be one hour and 40 minutes the weather
there is a little bit gusty the
visibility is three kilometers and rainy
it's time to film the video let's go
the temperature upstairs is sometimes
down to minus 60 degrees
so
the fuel is very cold inside the fuel
tanks and now because of this
condensation it turns to eyes just right
away i don't need to perform the icing
procedure now because we put the new hot
fuel inside the fuel tanks and
soon it will melt we have like one hour
before departure time plus 10 degrees so
of course it will be melted down here no
need for the icing
okay it's melted down my friend so we
can fly no
problems good morning
touch
be careful
important
let's go
parameters
okay
friendly
get up
check
foreign
this exhibition
what's up
[Music]
okay guys so we're gonna start our
descent to vilnius airport and i'm gonna
put one more camera it's iphone 13 pro
and no worries it will be set to air
mode it's okay it's totally safe to use
it and by the way i put this camera to
air mode as well so i use all the gear
that can be switched to air mode that's
the principle of the safety
and yeah the weather is quite
nasty out of weather
the
wind is up to 25 knots gas up to 25
the visibility is fine the cloud base is
low and the rain is raining right now
the runway is wet and the calculated
landing distance should be
fine
so let's go for approach
let's want this
[Music]
[Music]
okay
[Music]
foreign
[Music]
[Music]
okay
um
[Music]
[Music]
please
right
[Music]
foreign
completed
foreign
foreign
1000
is
300
minimum
200
100
fifty forty
thirty
twenty
ten
60
um
um
shut down
the wellness is not far away from cave
actually few hundred kilometers but the
weather is very different my friends and
also they have the forecast for the
night the temperature should drop to -3
degrees just imagine what will happen to
this water it will turn to the ice we
still have couple of hours before our
next flight so we just gonna stay on the
airplane
and prepare for the next flight
everything is done now have a free time
if i would have had internet here
internet access as a good reliable
internet access i would perform the live
stream with you guys just now because
lots of free time here
but
no unfortunately i have just my personal
internet that costs fortune to use
away from my home so sorry about it
no live streams for from wellness and
yeah there is the control tower
uh behind my bag
behind my back
i don't have the bag with me
wow such a nice day but the weather
really cold so i want to go inside the
plane guys what can i tell you the
weather is getting better it's already
sunny
and the sky is almost clear wow superb
change it's autumn and let me check if
it's still cold outside
oh god
it is it is cold
flaps one green light
check if i controls
be careful
[Music]
ukrainian
air
[Music]
foreign
flips
one green line stabilizer
complete transponders
degrees 105 knots runway zero one clear
fatigue
let's take a run with zero one you can
initiate one seven eight
source you can just stable
forty four forty four boss engine
stabilized
check register construction
reduce the contrast 84.7
set parameters
80 knots check
v1
rotate
[Music]
[Music]
feet and now check check
1200
grams
check
3000
check
standard standard standard
checklist
this issue
1000
so
500
400.
approaching
like 300
minimums
what 200
100
50
forty
thirty
twenty
ten
oh
airport the weather is also changing
here for the colder and we are parked at
the remote stand so now i need to go
and take the car to go to the terminal
deal barista what you need to do is to
follow the awesome guy checklist first
like this video after that subscribe to
my channel finally ring the bell
whatever it means thank you very much
for watching this video and
have a great time
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