I have over 45 years of airline operations, (on the ground) and find a lot of information on this site really engrossing, and informative regarding what I see on a day to day basis. Definitely impressive in both information, and instruction.

'This video has been made in cooperation with me!' Amazing line.

I've watched quite a handful of your videos (in random order) and I just realised I'm subconsciously nodding in agreement or in understanding when you explain stuff or say "Alright? Good." 😅😂

Took me like ten minutes to realize he wasn’t saying “windrops” but “winter ops” lol. I assumed this was some fancy European word for “snow.”

You are such an excellent instructor and pilot. I would feel safe flying with you anytime.

I found this of particular interest as I just recently watch a video on Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 which was brought down in 1991 because of ice ingestion which caused both engines to fail. Fortunately, everyone survived.

Great video, I used to fly a lot and was an avionics tech in the military. These videos demonstrate how much pilots need to know and often how little time they have to identify and correct a problem.

Mentour driver your channel and content just keeps getting better and better. Having a Father whose owned 4 small general aviation aircraft and spending countless hour in the right seat, fueled my love of all things aviation. Took an aeronautical class in high school and even sat for ground school exam. However I’m a pauper and never took it any further. In hindsight I wish I would of gone on. I could listen to you for hours on end. Keep up the great work.

As a Washington DC resident, I knew Air Florida was going to come up before I even clicked on the video.

One of the major "got yah's" of aviation, is that a plane will start to fly in ground effect before it can actually climb. It can give the impression that it's flying but only at 1.5 times wingspan (roughly) from the ground. So it's really important to look at the actual numbers.

1:14 That smile is completely aerodynamic, absolutely fantastic

Once again you show the many safety procedures and practices that protect all on board.

Being afraid of flying you make me feel safe with your honest opinions as a professional pilot.I have flown 5 times on holiday to Spain because of you I have no fear.Respect to you sir I cant thank you enough you are my hero not just to me but to my whole family.

Hello Mentour Pilot, I have been reading with sadness the tragic loss of a Lion Airlines aircraft with 178 Adults, 1 child and 2 babies, 2 pilots and 6 crew, with bags and that now found in the sea, may they all rest in peace! My thoughts also go out to all those peoples families and friends, their workmates. Especially those of the crew who will still be having to work even though inside I am sure their hearts are crying. God Bless all those people. The question I asked was not appropriate for this time and have withdrawn it but the message for those effected stays.

I hope this man is representative of all pilots! I would fly on any trip he commands.

Awesome video Petter!! Love the long videos!!

The southern shores of the Great Lakes in USA and Canada are some of the most dangerous areas to fly in winter because of icing conditions which can develop quickly and become extreme. Night operations are especially troublesome. I was flying from Michigan one January, the plane had to return twice for deicing before the pilots finally got the IFR flight plan filed and approved before the hold time expired.

how bright! your sensor-fail advice is "default" settings, sort of, or as one old pilot said: "just leave it alone, it'll fly itself". i get a smile every time you start, with red/port-green/starboard pillows. love these vids!

Thank you Mentour! It’s a brilliant wrap up and reminder of what might be on the menu for the upcoming days in Northern hemisphere.

Great video, except I'm pretty sure they had the UAS memory items before AF447. It's good there has been more emphasis on them after the accident.

Pei tr, you have the chops as a wonderful instructor. So many great pilots who cannot teach an Eskimo to fall off an igloo and hit snow out there! Many more years in the seat than you and retired, but yeah, you got what it takes. Keep sharing and I really enjoy watching you. Rich

Another fantastic explanation! Thanks for taking the time to share what you do and know.

It is today 4.13.2019 about six months after you created this video. I believe this is one of your many very good videos. However, this one hit a personal note for me. The Colgan air crash is a milestone in the history of aviation disasters. I say this because this crash did not involve a major airliner. It involved a smaller company which was later determined to have been accepted to allow pilots with the minimum amount of flight time to satisfy the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA Regs) at the time. It is my understanding that this crash was the prime motivator for the change in the FAA requirements to change through an act of Congress to require all pilots who transport passengers on scheduled airliners to have a minimum total flight time of 1,500 flight hours logged into their personal logbooks. The Colgan Crash was THE MAJOR disaster that required ALL PILOTS to have at least 1,500 total flight hours for all pilots and at least an ATP (Airline Transport Rating) for the Captain. Too bad Ethiopian Airlines did not understand the significance of the U.S.A. regulations. It was satisfactory to Ethiopian Airlines to have a copilot with a total flight experience of approximately 200 hours of Jet time experience and a total of about 360 total flight hours. Let's go back in time for a second. After WWII, army and navy pilots returned home after combat. The CAA (Civil Aviation Agency) was in charge of certifying new pilots after they returned from WWII. New pilots were trained by ex-WWII experienced pilots. The CAA was changed to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) which subsumed and adopted the wisdom gained from WWII fighter pilot and transport pilot experiences. Thus, the experiences from the WWII pilots were used to form the rules and regulations for the pre-baby boomer aviation population. It was from the foundation of the WWII pilot experiences that formed the basis of the now adopted FAA regulations. The present FAA regulations for IFR travel is still based upon a backup system that "presumes" a radio communications failure as a default position in case the radar or radio communications fail. The system is still good but is undergoing rapid changes due to the advent of WAAS and ADS-B. Ice has always been a major problem. Even today, moderate icing is a place no man nor beast will travel. Even the airlines are not permitted to travel into moderate extended icing conditions for over a short period of time. Even if your wings get as hot as the SR-71 going at Mach 3, you will be restricted. That is a good thing. Even modern day jets are restricted for "moderate icing conditions". Thank God for people who have experienced these conditions and have made special rules for others to avoid.

After a long day of work ! It’s so relaxing listening to you ! Great video as usual

Hi mentour, can you do a video on how many hours you have to fly daily/weekly or something if you haven’t already done that related idea.BTW your content is amazing keep up the good work and I will continue to support the channel! I know so much more about aircrafts now and I’ve been thinking of being a pilot (maybe and if I do I’m not sure what type) thank you very much for your time of giving us this information,thanks again petter!!!!!

If I remember correctly (lazy googling), ABS was first developed for aircrafts and then used in cars.

Really, really great stuff! Very interesting and informative. Very well done!

You're a good teacher...very informative...I love airplanes and you've answered so many questions I've always wondered about..I'm subscribed. Thanks!

Great video, probably my favourite channel on KZfaq. Keep up the excellent work!

Awesome video, great explanation. I love these longer and more technical videos. I have a suggestion for two topics that I think haven't been covered very much. First one is the weather radar and the second one is the purpose and use of the autothrottle and to/ga switch. 🙂

Another really informative video..and amazing pic of frozen Anotov heavy lift @ 12:20, Cheers

Thanks for making these videos! The information is wonderful.

Great video really enjoyed it thanks

Thanks for this clip and all the links you posted

So many details!!! I appreciate the way you're making your videos. Clear scenario, excellent graphics, perfect explanation. 👍 It seems it's going to take some time to watch all of your videos. There are so many...

I was expecting you mentioning the Gottröra incident, but I guess there wasn't time to go into other icing effects. And ice being sucked into the engine might be a less common problem now when fewer aircraft have engines placed in the rear, like the MD-80.

Love it as always mentour keep it up

Very interesting and informative video, as always. Really liked the case studies in this one, great addition!

Every single video is very interesting, thanks. When using anti-ice fluid, does it all come off of the wings during take-off, does it affect take-off thrust/lift if there are left over fluid on the wings and if so, in what margins are we talking about? This came into mind because you mentioned about affects on aerodynamics when there is something on the surface of the wings and reducing lift.

Excellent advice...much appreciated

Petter you rock. Really appreciate your content and thoughtful insight. Peace.

Love this subject. Thank you for a great video

Great informative video, I have learned so much from you as a layman to your profession. A big thank you for your kind efforts

Thanks for this video, very helpful!

Informative as always. I guess the question for passengers here would be: When, what, and how can a passenger report an issue? If we see lots of snow on a wing for example should we be worried?

Make a video on what happens if landing gear is not retracted after take off

0:59 wow Mentour, I wish I had such soft hands, just like you!

Excellent content and presentation. Thanks 🤗

great video as always

I agree,amazing video...could you make more videos related,Captain?

I'm so glad the bell notification worked this time. Your content is really good and I don't want to miss any videos you make.

As a plane enthusiast the app is great!!!!! Loads of info with very helpful community who are willing to clear any questions no matter how basic. Learned so much about aviation and the professionals behind it. I enjoy planes so much and now its great that i can get more advanced knowledge so simplistically explained by you !!!! BTW you're a great teacher mentour !!!!! Love the vids

What An Awsome video Mentour Pilot!

This content is awesome. Love these technical videos. You did mispronounce the Potomac River but that doesn't really matter. Keep up the videos.

I Feel Safe Flying with this Pilot he explains everything to make a Trip Comfortable

Another awesome video 👍

Great video 😊

Brilliant... Sharp... As always...

Another great video. I’m a bit late watching but I’ve read about icing problems and that was very informative! To think you can have icing problems over Florida in July when it’s 95 degrees on the ground!

Very interesting! I'd like to hear more 👍🏾

Very interesting video Mentour! Hope you have a great weekend.

Gr8 video petter👍👍

FYI, at KDTW the anti-icing sprayers are located on the taxi ways near the runways. Spray and go!!!

I love you so much! You have taught me so much and I am so grateful! You also got me into flight sims!

Great video, really enjoyed it :)

I love listening your video Captain.

Hey Peter! Awesome video! I was wondering, Have you ever experienced fume events?

I have been traveling a lot. After seeing these videos I appreciate the Airline industry for running this business.

@mentour Super nice channel, I learned a lot here and thank you for doing it! I would suggest a topic which I am not aware if has been covered: free route airspace zones and routing in general

you are very professional great video!

Awesome video as always!👍... I wish to be a pilot like you one day ❤ Thanks.

The detailed videos are my favorites

One of your finest, thank you again! Pray for Pittsburgh

hello from donegal ireland another great video mentour i've only come accross you in the past month loving your videos.

LOVED the C-5 Picture! Thanks! I worked on C-5s for 6 years when I was in the Air Force. A few other notes. Last year we had one of our planes skid sideways almost off the taxi way. He had to use reverse thrust to stop the plane from taxi speed. The tug could barley get him going (Beech 99) Also, id love your opinion about this. There is a system (Aspen Evolution 1000) in wich if the pitot tube ices over, the attitude display blanks out. Personally I feel that system should not be aviation certified. Had that happen one winter too.

4:20 Any time something bad happens after V-1 you still have to take off. This is why Concord still took off, even though it was on fire. The fire happened after V-1

Best channel undoubtedly

I find it hilarious that so many of the comments are about Mentour's dogs, more precisely, their absence from this video 😂

wow man you realy blew my mind with these facts!

Thanks captain, and please make video on aircraft antennas , their construction and working

thanks for share...from AGP Spain

@Mentour Pilot Thanks for the brief explanation. Now that we're in lockdown i can actually listen to you talk about this topic for a week. Could you please begin preparing this now?

Downloaded your app. Nice. :-)

Hi ! I always wondered: in case the plane started yawing left or right just after touchdown, could you use the reverse thrust to keep the aircraft centered on a slippery runway by applying more power on one side or the other ? How difficult would it be considering engines spool time for example ?

Thanks for sharing this video wich teach and show us so much new things that is important to know as passengers but also we i and can see your great interest in letting us know the safety and caution that you as pilot teach to viewers on KZfaq and also not every pilot have the enthusiasm like you do to explains good things in aviation tips,, thank you for all your videos

Very high quality video. I enjoy this type of content I am a GA pilot. My Ice limit is 0 icing conditions I watch Dew point spread and freezing level A No Go is way better than a funeral

Petter, could you please do a video about the FMS (Flight Management System is what I'm pretty sure it's called)? Thank you so much!!

Great video ! Thank you for all the informations you give on each of your podcasts. I'll surely get your ap' as soon as I have an android device.. Keeep on ! ;-)

These are the best videos ever

I used to wonder why ground operations in my flight simulator would recommend deicing with an outside temp of 10 celcius. Great video thanks

I wish you are my pilot for every one of my flights !!!

great video, very interesting, thank you

Great video. Can you make a video which explain about pressurization and how it is done? Thanks

0:08 and 2:37 - "Well, that didn't go to plan..."

i find it very professional teaching on airplanes! Greetings from Costa Rica

My wife loves the accent. I love the info you provide.

Living in the DC suburbs when the Air Florida crash happened. It was a nightmare day. I was considered the worst thing that happened here and then 9/11 of course made it look minor. May not know that the subway had a huge accident in a tunnel at the same time with fire. Horrible day. Great video though, learned much again.

Pa-TOE-mik river. Excellent graphics and reporting, as always. Is there a version of the Mentor app that runs on Windows or Mac workstations besides phones?

Flying a small plane, I discovered the carburetor icing up on a day I think was about 60 degrees with the rpms falling off. Carb heat fixed it right away, but if I had been even less attentive - it would have been a problem. On the plane I was flying, other than carb heat, there was pitot tube heat and the manual suggested reaching out the open window to clear ice and snow buildup on the windscreen to see to land. My father flew during WWII. He talked about using the aircraft's alcohol antifreeze reserve to clear the windshield from ice build up when landing (that probably would have been an AT-18 or C-47). He said there was enough fluid to clear a small area to see to land - but only once. Most big planes had deicing boots. One had to wait until the ice built up enough so that when the boots were activated the ice would crack off, otherwise one could end up with just pushing the ice out away from the wing where the boots could not reach and allowing it to build up there.

Another great video from our "mentor". I'd just like to suggest a little more descriptive info on the links to the clips you cited, thanks!