AA View from the cockpit

[bluekhon11]

Very very good . Why do ATC not use ILS though 

[Handiman544]

I thought when they referred to being "heavy" that meant they were still on the ground.

[gritzngravee]

@Handiman544 747, 757, 767, 777, A300, A310, A330, A340, DC-10, MD-11 are all considered heavy aircraft (wake turbulence).

[gritzngravee]

@Handiman544 how could I forget the A380 (Designated Super not Heavy) and 787.  All aircraft with max take off weights of 300,000 lbs/136,000 kg or more are considered "heavy."

[TheChillFlight]

09:30 check the engine , the cameraman was filming the engine , then you see back the cockpit but no cameraman , I hope the cameraman is sucked into the engine...

[Happykobolt4]

lol the cameramen wears no safty belt at all

[squellock]

Thanks mate

[seagull0326]

very nice vid~

[PirateSygnal]

Great vid! Thx posting!!!

[p165711]

Very interesting tx

[lorinczm]

Great video, thanks!

[graycloud057]

Growing up, I always wanted to be an Airline pilot. I got to fly a little in some cessnas. This is realy cool!

[dominikszmek]

@dominikszmek just add Hypertext Transfer Protocol "Secure" to that url

[ABaird07]

Looks Like the Van took a little beating @ 9:26

[TheMrDJMoo]

Why does RAMP Call him like "TRIP1"?

[Ke7ch]

9:26

What on earth happened to that van

[jnrolf]

Mmmmm... this is a very disordered/lax cockpit, with too much cross "prattle"... no good...

[eswillie]

@jnrolf was that LAX pun intended? anyhoo, the cockpit interaction did not inspire confidence......would not fly with those two guys if i had the choice.....and the airbus cockpits freak me out the more i see them in action.

[bbbenjo6]

@eswillie im pretty sure thats a Boeing 767

[nenblom]

How come the pilots chose to level off at FL 380 instead of FL 400 in the beginning?

[propilotcfi]

@nenblom most transcontinental and oceanic flights use step altitudes to get to their requested altitude. What this means, is that they would level off at an altitude lower then what they requested because their planes current weight cannot achieve their requested altitude. They must then burn fuel at the lower altitudes to make the aircraft lighter. Once the aircraft is at the appropriate weight, they can them climb in steps to reach their requested altitude.

[uh60pilot2112]

Heavy refers to the size and weight of a plane

[trauts47]

Brilliant!

[squellock]

Can anyone tell me what "heavy" means?

[rotcmaverick]

@squellock Heavy is used in the US for any airplane with a certified maximum gross takeoff weight over 255,000 pounds. It's used to help controllers and other pilots with spacing, as the wake turbulence can get very strong behind a heavy plane.

[DC8Super72]

@squellock A heavy aircraft is one that is certified to have a maximum gross takeoff weight of 255,000lbs or higher. The actual aircraft weight makes no difference. Aircraft following an heavy aircraft are spaced farther apart by ATC to avoid wake turbulence.

[musician2598]

@squellock HEAVY is a prefix used before "heavy" airplanes, that is heavier than 136.000 kg if I am not mistaken. Normally all Boeings, Airbus etc are "heavy". The superjumbo A380 is classified as "SUPER" and uses the prefix "super".

[sweeteedon]

They had a full load---America - 1 - heavy.

[Mets747]

@sweeteedon not necessarly that they had a full load, most 767's call signs are heavy no matter what....at least i think so correct me if im wrong

[musician2598]

@Mets747 It is rather important for smaller airplanes to know if the other airplane before them is light, medium, heavy or super. Wake turbulence after a heavy airplane can destroy a little Cessna if it comes to close.

[JET997u]

@musician2598 "...can destroy a little Cessna if it comes TOO close."

[mikevk71]

Great entertainment; do these guys have gps units with the airport details "gates" on them or is it all visual

kombi

[thespiscraeft]

@mikevk71 -They can get all the information by doing pre-flight research. There are GPS units that give some of that info, but they don't rely on GPS alone. Just an example of a 'research tool', go to airnav(dot)com, click on AIRPORTS, and type LAX. As you see, they get a ton of info here, but it doesn't give it all.  Often times, there is a call ahead procedure as well.

Once on the ground, follow ATC's directions and it will lead you to the gate. There are also ground marshalls (at times).

[hpygolkyone]

That video gave me wood!

[bg11215]

If that plane were a person I'd get naked and make love to it.

[bg11215]

Pilots rule! If I could hold a steady job, I'd choose to be an airline pilot.

[MakarowskiVideo]

anonymity alcoholics

[ArMi9798]

American one heavy 

[kizitoutube]

Cool, the captains voice sounds like Marge Simpson :-D

[ZOMb2010]

VERY VERY COOL.....THXS! :)

[wildboy80]

That's the quickest XC I've seen. :)

[WetpantsMcGee]

This is how the pros do it :)

[aeiq1219]

Great video, thanks for sharing it.

[grop66]

TheFabri7- ha ha yes i was thinking the same thing lool

[PlentyeDating]

Love the way FO talks on the radio. Sounds very professional

[JeffArends1]

@PlentyeDating Yup. He practiced for weeks in front off the bathroom mirror.

[kalahiki808]

i was a fan of United until they rid themselves of the Tulip. but this is a gorgeous video

[mitchdman001]

@wingaard ATC uses the term heavy for "heavier aicrafts" such as the 757, 767, 777, 747, A380 and so so because these heavier planes tend to jet blast and/or create wake turbulence...

[BlueString911]

@mitchdman001 too bad the 757 isn't considered a heavy anymore

[ab123xz]

awesome!!!

[wingaard]

Hi, Can someone explain the 'Heavy' suffix on the callsign pls? I thought it meant that it meant fully fuelled tanks.

[VadaSkyeline]

@wingaard Heavy is just so that other aircraft are aware of jet blast

[beerbrewer737]

@VadaSkyeline Not jet blast but the wake turbulence.

[AFIsmailoglu]

@VadaSkyeline also wake turbulence awareness and the required separation mins enroute

[thesurfsflat]

Thanks for sharing

[Bazajt]

Wonder what the maintenance issue was that meant they needed to start one of their engines at the gate.

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[BigBaze27]

@Bazajt It is used usually when the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) installed in the back of the plane is inoperative, they have to start one engine with a ground air cart and disconnect the cart after starting one of the engines. You hear one of the pilots talking about a crossbleed start, it is where they use air off the started engine to start the remaining engine(s) hope this helps some.

[pbacquet]

Excellent Video !!.... But take care on broadcasting your Video Man without seat belt at critical moments!... Safety is First !!..always!!! and Cockpit is so sensitive!!

Congratulations anyway for the good Video

[videosUHS]

... nice video, particularly the radio traffic is great to hear!

[EstebanCRC]

Soon!!! :D

[ugentk2010]

03:45... they are starting and the camera man has not safety belts on (?)... if the had to do a full stop, I would hate to see that camera landing on the instruments... lovely video though.

[pbacquet]

@ugentk2010 Fully agree with you!... Safety is First !!... and NO exceptions allowed when safety is compromised !

[n787mx]

@ugentk2010 Hes' not a pilot at the time and the FARs say only the crew needs shoulder belts on during takeoff and landing, His lap belt is on it just matches his pants.

[watchmoretvltd]

I love this video. The best cockpit video I have seen.

[aviationkid25]

hey type of plane was that

[JetBlueA320Pilot]

@aviationkid25 Boeing 767-200

[shubhankav]

i ALWAYS wanted to be a PILOT!!!!

[baychecks100]

3:43 completly focused on the instruments upon take off. awesome

[basimpsn]

@baychecks100 Saw that also

[baychecks100]

whats the avg salary for an airline pilot?

[TheSethesus]

@baychecks100 40,000 to 200,000 dollars a year if you fly jets. You get 40,000 at the beginning of your career, and up to 200,000 later in your career.

[logeshpilot]

Amazing.. Thanks for uploading this video

[Moss235]

Very nice, fantastic crew

[MrPreston49]

Outstanding job nice wide angle views

[yohan01]

The camera guy at the back is Awesome! : )

[AirplaneSpottingTV]

B767-200!

[TheFabri7]

why the 5 people don't like the video? are they frustrated pilots?

[chocothunder27]

@TheFabri7 because it provides facts that contradicts their belief system that pilot's jobs are easy and that whenever there is something wrong they can just bitch all day about how horrible flying is....

[1216saab]

@TheFabri7 They probably work for ATS as baggage clerks.

[enriqueteodoro]

Funny

[enriqueteodoro]

Air crash

[motorcopjoe]

Awesome!!!!

[Barriolaclemencia]

I am one of those nervous fliers any advice to calm my nerves

[hearts76100]

I would bang cindy silly!!!

[jason11582623]

this fucking video rocks good shit

[N0rM3lz]

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz upload more

[N0rM3lz]

this is just awesome

[corazondeculero]

que mal por el camarografo que no  uso el cinturon ni para despegar ni aterrizar

[garweyne]

How stupid that cameraman is, he is not fasting the seat-pelt. any thing can happen man especially on landing

[lorenzomassetti1]

Professional job with multi camera positions. Thank you.

[hopecent]

this is brilliant



[aviationvideoblog]

Nicely done and really enjoyed!

[rajkar01]

Agree with c6rocks. Best Best Best ever seen video. Thanks a Mill..............

[nenblom]

What is the range of the 767?

[Sooksawaspakdee961]

One can almost smell the cat food farts of these poor underpaid, over worked, stressed out pilots that have to fly one of AA´s poorly maintained aircrafts to supports their families. AA went from a two star airline at Skytrax to a one star airline in 2011.

[FlyUPS767]

My favorite video of the year!

[hagina2004]

Great vid!!!

[aaronrodgers77]

excellent video! 5/5!

[aaronrodgers77]

what kind of plane

[mohiahmed1]

PAUSE at 1:41, Its a Boeing F-1 Supercar

[logeshpilot]

Nice Video friend!!!

[Hungrystudent101]

Fantastic!!! Thank you for the Great Video! :D

[MultiImz]

Best vid ever seen,very very nice,Love it!!!

[mrmasterjaydawg]

i just came

[assasin9414]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!!! it makes me be a pilot even more now!!!!! great vid i love it!

[lytee]

beautiful video

[dkoy123]

Amazing they let you film without a seatbelt on :-) Nice video anyway, thanks for sharing.

[ronaldbuffalo2]

very nice!

[RockinToke]

I watch this video almost everyday. I'm a pilot (private) and I think this video is better than any porno could ever be.

[nenblom]

I've always found it amazing that it only takes 2 pilots to fly a plane the size of a Boeing 767 and bigger. Man I LOVE this video!!

[AirCargoHeavy]

Sp professional and so well done!

[roastmastaify]

just wondering, what causes that tone in the background of the radio frequency the pilots tune to? Its kind of high pitched?

[wmw41281]

amazing video, thanks for posting it.

[Julman75]

wow that's a terrificly awesome video

[Merlin28SQN]

Fantastic video. Can't believe that cameraman is not strapped in!

[Ben123planes]

@Merlin28SQN He's got a lapbelt on

[khobia2]

men the camera dude is real ballzie no belts or nothing. Great video. Awesome. Thanks. We don't appreciate all the guys do to keep us safe in the air.

[JROD8796]

nvm didnt see the outside

[JROD8796]

757? am i right

[RockinToke]

@JROD8796 767.. because "heavy" is affixed to the call-sign.

[chicoco308]

Fantastic video.Camera man a bit of a worry!!!!! Would not want him or camera flying loose .

[deven092]

the van at 9:26 bad pilots? LOL

[PurpleCatAudio]

Fantastic video of how pilots need to manage more than just flight! Cool view of a pilot's life.

[KhoeblalSonny]

Camera man, why aren't you wearing your seatbelt at landing !!??

[tangojules]

Oui istvanklein !! Super, magnifique : on a TOUT : le travail de l'équipage, les communications radio ... Formidable, et comme tu le dis : the best aviation Video on YouTube.

[RockinToke]

Incredible video

[DoFlyer]

The camera man is not wearing the seat belt during touch down on 8:10 !!! Its unbelievable unsafe!

[DoFlyer]

Where are the seat belts of the camera man on 3:22 ???

[ooozytimo]

Great video Ecxelant Just Great Dont have words to describe it just perfect

[sscheinfe]

The F/O looks so uncomfortable...like he is going to fall forward off the edge of his seat the whole time! Why is he sitting like that?

[DasHauss]

9:26 anyone noticed the wrecked car? :)

[nenblom]

How many people were required to film this great video?

[chevyred427]

Have a good day!

[banouha123]

HARD LANDING

[vinsterful]

my journey was over at 10:38 =(

[combatarmydude]

love it i wish i can do this 

[9087andres]

the best video of the youtube

[gammin66]

Thanks alot mate! very good video one of the top 3! damn good vid.

[c6rocks]

Cannot praise you enough for this very interesting video. That great sound of no rock music was wonderful. Bet there aren't five more like this that let you hear REAL background with no music.

[dgbaje]

very nice view of AA crew at work!

[sbtime2252]

Van at 9:26 looks like he crossed the runway a little to early

[macsm]

Excellent, thanks for sharing. Very good idea of how pilot ops goes..

[soshowcanihelp]

The guy that was filming..... most likely fired lol

[shambo8forever]

Fantastic video, thank you for this. The cameraman should've worn restraints though. Kudos to the pilots for their focus and patience with the guy. I would have decked him.

[AirCargoHeavy]

The flight crew and ATC were very professional and their professionalism lends great dignity to a beleagured industry. They made their jobs look easy, and it's evident they have thousands of hours at their posts.

Note the crew coordination and division of tasks.

Thanks to those who put this great video together.

[Chris2745100]

I think AA will be replacing its 767s soon on domestic routs like JFK-LAX with A320s, which is a much smaller, narrow bodied aircraft.

[captmarcus11]

American 1 is a 767, a Boeing 767 has a jumpseat to the left and to the right, unlike the 757, the 767 doesnt have a place to put books originaly where the engineer panel is.

[phatcarz]

what will happen if the captain has a heart attack and the co-pilot has a stroke at the same time- while taking off??

[djwilson33]

AA 1 is a Boeing 767-200.

[pommehomme]

this is terrific!

[Kassowar65]

American one heavy is a 777-200 ER or what ?

[eVODj]

@Kassowar65 I think it's a 757

[TheCriticalCanadian]

@Kassowar65 At the time of filming, it was a 767-200. Now, I believe, it's a 767-300ER.

[ERAUPRCWA]

@TheCriticalCanadian no, it's still operated by a 767-200 on this route

[TheCriticalCanadian]

@ERAUPRCWA Oh. I thought they retired the 767-200s? Oh well, guess I'm not as in synch with my favorite American airline...

[ERAUPRCWA]

@TheCriticalCanadian nope... 

[TheCriticalCanadian]

@ERAUPRCWA Hmm...oh, well. Thx for clearing that up.

[TheEMS41]

@TheCriticalCanadian yes sir :-) upgraded to a 763/ER or a 772/ER :-) god bless y

[ERAUPRCWA]

@TheEMS41 nope. They still operate the 767-200 on this route. The Tripple 7 never... only if they are repositioning an aircraft, but to reposition a 777 from JFK to LAX is bad coordination so that would never happen.

[TheEMS41]

@ERAUPRCWA ok copy that ! :-))) I was flying that route with the 763/ER :_))

[indo83gmail]

wow... no seatbelt????

kewl

[muzzaa1231]

So much for Fasten your seat belts we are landing, the guy with the camera in the rear of the cockpit wasn't wearing his seatbelt when landing, i wonder what American Airlines has to say about that ?

[sonictherevenge]

4 people have no idea what there saying and doing ;)

[sonictherevenge]

totally fav'ed this one..

[PinkFloyd1086]

I was a gate agent for United for 4 years.. and a ramp agent for 3. lol I love all the CSRs and Gate agents on the ground when they push.. lol they're trying to get a little face time on the camera.. lol they NEVER go on the ramp lol fail.