Hey Kelsey, I was once one of those soldiers that was transported from the US to Kuwait about a decade ago. Upon landing idk who the pilot was but he had about the best “go get ‘em, we’re pulling for you” speeches I’ve ever heard. But that wasn’t the reason I’m writing now. It was the words & actions of the return pilot when we got back on US soil, I’ll give you the gist here. He said Thank you for serving, mentioned when he came home from being drafted and sent to Vietnam he was spit on. And you could hear his voice crack as memories of men, friends long since seen, ran through his head. Then he proceeded to the exit door and didn’t let a single soldier exit the plane without a firm handshake, a look in the eye and a thank you. I never knew his name but I’ll never forget his face and handshake and the feeling of gratitude he had for us.

dude the way this is edited is amazing, its like a real story feel to it

My mother died in a plane crash here in New Zealand. I like seeing your videos because it makes pilots human and everyday people to me. It really helps calm my nerves a bit. I'm old enough that I was invited into the cockpit of a plane coming out of Mynmar and landing in Abu Dahbi. One of the best things I've seen.

The fact you make sure your attendants and crew get through tells a lot about the kind of person and leader you are.👍

You are such a gentleman pilot, making sure your crew gets in.

Kelsey, the editing has made a significant jump. This video is fantastic.

Being a veteran who flew to Ramstein AFB a number of times, seeing baltimore INTL gives me some really good throw back memories. Some of those gates/corridors still look the exact same.

Glad you shared this experience - as an active duty serviceman, these charter flights can be furstrating on our end as the passengers, too. But we're still very grateful for the lift! Seriously, much respect to any and all flight crews who end up transporting the troops and our gear.

As a once-upon-a-time member of the US Army, I can say this flight turned into an absolute military operation. With Kelsey rushing to get out of his hotel to delays with fueling, pax loading, and the fog rolling in, etc, etc, etc.... Yeah, this whole trip seemed to be the definition of "Hurry up and wait."

Respect to Kelsey for stepping outside the plane mid flight to get those sick aerial shots

Hopefully you will read this comment. I hope you are doing well and thanks for all the videos you do. I am a disable Navy vet with PTSD anxiety and your videos of how calm you are reassures me that I am in good hands. How did you not turn around, land and demand that they upload Top Gun into the entertainment system? Thank you once again for doing the videos and showing how relaxed you are in flight.

Some BWI history: In 1944, the Baltimore Aviation Commission announced its decision that the best location to build a new airport would be on a 2,100-acre (850 ha) tract of land near Linthicum Heights. The site was chosen because it was a 15-minute drive from downtown Baltimore, close to the Pennsylvania Railroad line, the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad line and the proposed Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and visibility was generally good. Much of the land was purchased from Friendship Methodist Church in 1946. Friendship International Airport was dedicated on June 24, 1950 by President Truman. To attract Washington passengers, Baltimore-Washington became the name in 1973, and the code BWI was assigned to them in 1980.

I am a disabled veteran. The best flight I have ever been on was my flight home for the 1st time. I was nearly the last one off because I was in the back row. I wasn’t able to pick my seat & it turns out they put military in the back as it was considered the safest seat back then. Anyway, As I was getting to the doors of the plane, the pilot & flight crew all came to talk to me-it was still kinda rare for women to be active duty. Pilot asked me if this was home & they all thanked me for my service. We chatted a little bit & I thanked them for getting me home safely. This story sounds lame, and maybe it is. But this one minor conversation has stayed with me for 20 yrs. Flying troops home is ALWAYS a big deal for the service members!!! Thank you for your service❤

Not only is his content first-rate, but his "behind-the-scenes" view of what it's actually like to be a commercial transport pilot is especially interesting and informative. It's not all glamor, hot babes, martinis and cushy hotels as some movies would have you believe. It's often a tiring grind like any other job that takes time and skill to master. The way Kelsey approaches the job of being a commercial transport pilot, his attitude and his videos, should be a required part of any transport pilot's certification process. A big thumbs up from me!

This is not only cinematic, but also charismatic. Cinema is generally a branch of art that uses dialogue, editing, the scene's layout, light, sound, and decor by the film made. It has the opportunity to explain everything human in depth. Not all KZfaq is cinematic. What makes this one different is that it reveals your charisma. You are empathetic, humble, vulnerable, present, genuinely interested in EVERYONE, in a generous and altruistic manner, that avoids social narcissism, and with a sense of humor. Something, that Tom Cruise, Maveric and Hollywood tries to achieve, but it is rarely made of the right stuff. I give that JFK flight on Air Senegal on the International Departures board at BWI the benefit of the doubt. Because when Air Senegal was at BWI (they arrived in 2021 but have since left in January 2023), they had a twice-weekly flight to Dakar via JFK. That's why you see both Dakar and JFK with the same flight number 408. As for that Atlanta flight on Frontier...Hartsfield-Jackson might as well be its own country with how much of a madhouse hub that place is 😂.

I just feel better knowing someone as nice as Kelsey is in the air taking care of business.

Kelsey, that's really friggin nice that you make sure the whole crew is through security no issues. Respect.

As a former British paratrooper, I want to say thank you to all civilian pilots who flew me around, if not for ppl like Kesley, I wouldn't have dreamed of getting my ppl then later I became a flight instructor.. so thank Kesley and pilots like you for telling some paratrooper that if I can fly so can you.

Delta Operations Agent here. I really enjoy this content. Really cool insight into the life of a pilot. Much respect!

Your concern for your crew is a great way to foster cohesiveness. I have flown pre and post 9-11 & I have noticed that most people, when greeted as a welcome person to see, there is less stress. Thanks for the vid.

Our battalion flew a commercial charter 747 home from Desert Storm. I was lucky enough to sit upstairs in 1st class, and the flight crew was so cool that they left the cockpit door open most of the time so we could take turns visiting the flight deck and chatting with them. Enjoyed your video! 😎👍

I really enjoy these more bloggy type videos. Getting to see the in's and out's of being a pilot is very cool. Thanks Kelsey.

I'll never forget the cheers that went up when the wheels of the TWA DC-9 lifted off that Saigon runway in 1966. I'm sure there were more than a few crew members with tears in their eyes and who were feeling very proud, like you, of the service they were providing.

All I gotta say is thank you for transferring our troops where they need to go and especially thank you for taking them back home. We really appreciate it. Safe travels and a safe flights 😊

Having been one of those troops brought home, you have no idea how wonderful that flight was. I returned from a year in Iraq, a decade ago and I still remember the feeling being back in the USA. Great video, thanks.

Production quality... holy hell you've ramped up the game. This was just an absolute joy to watch. Cannot wait for the feature film.

7:47 I don't know if that was a coincidence but i love it.

That disturbing news from the flight attendants literally took my breath away!

This is by far one of your sickest edits, love the raw sense of being a 747 pilot. This felt exhilarating.

Like they said, the editing has become it's own character. It is very high quality and it's own art piece.

So great to see a real person in the real world give it like it is, no bullshit, just real, great to see your side Kelsey, from a humble ppl is Australia.

The evolution of your videos is great. I started coming here because you were answering plane questions and that was neat, and planes are cool. Your intro answered the few initial questions I had, then I was hooked along for the ride. Thank you for bringing us with you.

Your comment that you enjoy bringing our troops home touched a special place with me. Thank you and the others who do what you do for bringing my sons and daughter back home after their deployments to places in the world that I would prefer them not to be.

Congratulations on surpassing 1 million subscribers, Kelsey!! You have put so much work and attention to detail in your channel, and you deserve it.

This brought back a bunch of memories, as I was one of those troops many years ago that was flown to Europe (2x there and back) and it's awesome to see the flight crew/pilot POV on these flights. Thanks for the professionalism and taking our troops there and back safely. Also, thanks for reminding me of the great memories I had during my time in service.

I just find US bases in other countries fascinating, especially the fact when US bases have restaurant chains! Ramstein has a CHILI'S on base! Ramstein Air Force Base was the site of a big air show disaster in 1988. While the Italian Air Force was doing a display, three aircraft collided mid-air, crashing to the ground in front of a crowd of about 300,000 people. There were 70 fatalities (67 spectators and three pilots) and 346 spectators sustained serious injuries in the resulting explosion and fire, and hundreds more had minor injuries. This was the deadliest air show accident in history until a 2002 crash at Skynyliv near Lviv, Ukraine killed 77.

Pro pilot. Pro video writer, producer, and editor. Pro all-around human being. Well done Kelsey. Well done indeed!

Imagine over a million people liking what you do! Congratulations on your KZfaq milestone! You thoroughly deserve it!

As a flight enthusiast, via simulator/simulations, MSFS and the NE corridor, more so mid-Atlantic. The KBWI airport is where my first real commercial flight began back with USAir in the mid 90s. Thank you for this experience, gave me the feeling of “leaving home” and “home coming!.” Blue skies!

Oh just found you and this channel… this man/pilot seems so lovely!! I can feel it in my energy! All the best xx

I was 7 when my dad was deployed to Afghanistan, I remember watching the plane taxi down the runway and lift off. I cried for so long, thanks for flying the troops!

Love this format and the editing is amazing! I was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany in the '70s and was flown over and back commercial. We weren't allowed to wear civies and had to wear dress greens uniform. Military personnel back then were not given the appreciation they receive now. In fact, it was just the opposite. While I was not subject to any actual verbal abuse, I did receive some dirty looks. Nice to see things have changed now. I think in addition to the original Top Gun, new flight attendants should have to watch "Airplane!" too. 😂

Man I love these kinds of videos. Seeing you fly and all the sights you get too see makes me even more excited to keep pursuing a flying career.

I’ve been watching you for years it seems, and your videos have gotten SO MUCH BETTER! You give me real insight into what it’s like to be a commercial pilot. I REALLY enjoy watching them. 😊

Echoing everyone who appreciates how great the editing has gotten. From the US, the only European destination serviced by a 747 is Frankfurt aboard Lufthansa (and only during the summer months.) Even then, sometimes they swap in a 787. The window of opportunity is closing for those of us who've never checked that box....may have to convince my wife to use all our miles on a quick trip to Germany this year

My daughter is currently stationed in Germany. I know that flight path and it’s a long one. Lol! Thanks for taking care of our soldiers!!❤️

Loved the insight. Thanks for posting.

Thank you for sharing this trip.😊 I never flew the charters over to Frankfurt, Germany carrying our Service Men and Women! And I continue thank them as well. I continue to also thank my family members who were in the Vietnam War and they came home. And to also thank the current members of the family who are still serving.😊

Great editing transition @5:56 Your editing team has grown leaps and bounds, Kelsey. Salute to your service for our nation’s armed forces!

Congrats on hitting 1 million subs Kelsey!! You totally deserve it. Also very cool seeing how your life is like as an airline pilot.

WOW! I LOVE the action shots of these birds taking off and landing. It still amazes me that these huge machines can actually fly. And with such beauty and grace. Great addition to the videos. Keep it up!

Really enjoying your videos. I am new to your channel, stumbled upon it and am so glad I did. I am a nervous flyer and I find watching really helps calm me down. I have learned a lot so thank you. Keep up the great work. ❤️

I really liked how Kelsey shot his own plane taking off and landing. That’s a dedication!

The endless snack filching adds a certain youthful tone to these videos - it’s like sophomore year at university. I like it !

Oh wow, ive flown a few times on Virgins ‘Pretty Women’ from London to St Lucia. Great memories on such a beautiful aircraft.

So fascinating to get a real in look to your schedule and how tiring it must be foe you. I have been on planes that are still refuelling as we embark on to the plane. You do a great job and very underrated.

I work for GE Aerospace. Cool to see our engines basically everywhere 😁

Best aviation channel on KZfaq. I’m a boomer, Dad worked in operations for AA free non rev flights. I’ve flown on everything from DC3 to debut of 747 (Pan Am ) and everything in between. I had to wear jacket & tie even as kid in early years. Great memories. Thanks for channel

When I was active duty, my last assignment before retiring was overseas, and a commercial airliner was chartered to land at our base every week...it was always nice to see the Freedom Bird land and watch it take off with my brothers and sisters in arms heading back home. I had a great chat with a flight attendant onboard and ran into them at the gym later that day.

The longest I traveled was when I was in the Navy. We chartered a 747 for us to fly from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island WA, to a stop at Shannon Airport, County Clare Ireland, then another stop at Ramstein Air Base and finally to our destination at Incirlik Air Base in Adana Türkiye. I think it took 20 something hours all together but I did get to watch the Northern Lights for over an hour as we flew over Canada. Great videos man. Thanks for sharing.

Every single time I see you fly, I am full of best wishes for a safe journey for you. You are so wonderful and so genuine. My bro in law flew for AA for over 40 years and my sister was an AA Flight Attendant for 45 years. I know how hard you work. Safe flight home. We love you, Kelsey.

If Kelsey ever makes a video NOT mentioning snacks I’m gonna take it as a cry for help 😂 Seriously though, great video and editing!!

You are amazing dude. Thank you so much for bringing us with you in that amazing job.

Best one you’ve done! I travel a lot, so loved seeing your side of it. It’s not glamorous for either of us! Respect sir

We all appreciate the time you give us. It has to be very hectic keeping track of all that goes on around you, yet you include us. Thank You

These videos on your day/week of being a pilot on the job are much more enjoyable (to me) than you recapping an aviation incident. I enjoy seeing what the life of a pilot is like and the video's of different parts of the world you explore. Thanks for taking us along.

Kelsey u are amazing, thanks got this n all your videos. n as always , be bless n stay safe. hugs n love to h from Atlanta,Ga

Love these vlog style videos you do! Would love to see more!

When you said you were getting burned out from work/life/youtube, but then go and make the best edits on this video. Kelsey, you are a machine. We're glad you're still at it. Appreciate all the effort it takes to make these.

Really enjoying your new vlog style content! I think we all got burnt out on aviation breakdowns, and this is such a refreshing and eye opening way to see what goes on in the air. Thanks again can't wait to see more!

The images over Wales, was the Pembrokeshire Coastline. Its beautiful around there.

Loving these videos!! Esp views from the cockpit. Super cool.

I just got back from a 28 hour flight from Florida to phillipines and i have so much respect for pilots and attendants. The flight from DFW to Doha was 17 straight hours and was grueling. I don't know how anyone can do this job day in, day out. Take care of yourselves.

When I got stationed in Korea we took a C141 over. Biggest plus was the box lunch. Coming back to the USA a year later we got to go commercial. The pilots and flight attendants were awesome, making our flight home quite special. Thanks for all you do for the military service members. A smile or a "Good Morning" really makes a difference. ..... also: excellent editing. Love the Blood Red Sun clip during sunrise over the ocean into Wales.

Very nice Kelsey, got to fly out of EDKB south of CGN several times over Ramstein, crossing CTR or stayed vertically clear of it.

God bless you and keep you and the brave crew safe. God knows they don’t pay you enough to do that job.

Very happy to see you using sunblock. You are so right about guys not routinely using it. I'm the sunblock cop in my family of all men, and it's tiring.

Appreciate the work that you do - I remember loading the luggage on an MD-11 so I could ride to Germany in first class. The best seating I ever had on an aircraft was when I was flying back to Kuwait in the side seats of a C-17 and the crew let us stretch out on the empty cargo deck - 50 knuckleheads passed out within seconds lol.

Thanks Kelsey, there is nothing no beautiful than seeing the Queen of the Skies, a 747 taking off and the landing of the 747 also. You just reminded of this, I remember when I was in the Army and had just graduated from Fort Sam Houston Medic Training in 1966. We were flown to South Korea on a 707 Northwest Orient Chartered jet (before the 747s ever flew) from Seattle WA via a stop in Anchorage Alaska to refuel and then on to Tokyo Japan to refuel again and finally landing at Kimpo Air Force Base. I did a 13 month tour of duty with the 2nd Infantry Division. Returning back on a MAT (Military Air Transport) 707 jet in 1967 back to Seattle.

I laughed at the wake up shot with a comforter wrapped around you - mad at the world for having to be up already. Can totally relate when you haven't slept enough!

I could almost feel your fatigue man! I've nothing but the utmost respect for the work that you do.

I have deployed 5 times in my career and those military charters are so miserable lol.

Such a beautiful view out of the front window during the sunrise. Thank you for sharing that with us!

What an awesome video. Lots of cool info and things to see. Thanks so much for sharing. This is one of my favorites!

I work in a small military aviation museum and reference the Top Gun movies as an interpretive tool all the time to help explain concepts. I had visitors recently who said they’d never seen them just because they weren’t fans of Tom Cruise and I thought, ‘Oh, that’s so beside the point for those movies’ haha.

Kelsey, this was an awesome video. I've flown hundreds of times out of KBWI and used to live under the flight path for flights departing from RWY 28 and I actually remember hearing this same flight go overhead because it occurred at a time when KBWI was usually closed for departing flights. I checked on FlightAware and discovered it was a chartered 747 troop flight heading to Ramstein and I wished all onboard a safe journey. Little did I know that a couple of months later, I'd be viewing a video about that flight made by one of the pilots.... Maybe next time you will be able to stay at K-Town...lol!! As a US Army veteran who has taken a few of these types of flights across the pond, I'd like to express my deepest appreciation for your efforts in safely moving our troops to their destinations and more importantly, bringing them back home. ✈❤

Fantastic video mate. All the shots of a 74 taking off and landing, wheels up in to the wells and 'following' you around was awesome. Thanks mate, and I hope you got that sleep 😴

Big props to your editor on this one! Also, loved the honesty of delays, bad breakfasts and poor sleep. Flying seems like so much fun until you factor in the realities on your body. 🙌🏼

Driving a luxury coach on a charter is roughly the same type of "hurry up and wait" as you described. I personnaly kind of liked it because I hate to do the same thing every day. Keep the videos coming, we enjoy them all, Kelsey.

Thank you for these interesting journeys you send us out on

BWI Airport...up there every weekend pickup up Honor Flights and escorting the down to DC. Thanks for the great content.

LOVE the diversified video subject formats! Your videos were so interesting to begin with (and I am not a pilot). In my opinion, the fresh and different types of videos you've incorporated into 2023 make your channel all the more interesting! Thank you! Always looking forward to your next video!

How's that military motto go? Oh, yeah, "hurry up and wait". I fear there will be many more troop movements to Germany and Poland and it will be sooner than later. This was a great video. The life of pilot looks so exciting, then you see the lives pilots actually lead and it suddenly loses some of that appeal. Great job, Kelsey, keep the videos coming!

Thanks for showing some of the walk around in trucking we call it pre-trip inspection❤

Kelsey, Fantastic video. I liked the 737 gear retract 9:55 - neat touch. Safe flights my friend.

Great video, as a retired Air Force guy, thanks for your service in getting the troops where they need to go. No flight is better than the flights back from deployment!

Props for flying the Rotator/Patriot Express! As someone who's been on one PCSing to a foriegn country, you're the real MVP! Seriously, moving overseas was stressful, and our pilots/flight crew were awesome and did a great job of getting my whole home family (including our dog) where we needed to go. Thanks for what you do, and for the awesome video!

Life is like that, sometimes things don’t go as planned Kelsey! You looked tired, so taking a good rest seemed like a good idea!✈️

I always love your videos you are such an inspiration

The story form , audio, music, video, commentary -- all really great! I loved it when you said the best part was bringing the troops home. More of these stories would flesh out the remarkable jobs you guys do. Thanks