FLYING STANDBY TO OUR FOURTH CONTINENT!!

As an airline pilot, one of our benefits is flying standby anywhere in the world. But it's always a gamble, so why not go halfway around the world with no guarantee we'll get where we want to go?! In this video we're headed to our kids fourth continent of Australia! This one was wild!

Music by @epidemicsound

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Main Camera: Sony ZV-1 MII
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMicro
Wireless Mic: DJI Mic 2
Drone: DJI Mini 3 Pro
Light: Aperture MC

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 MSP-SFO
01:32 San Francisco
04:09 SFO-BNE
06:42 Driving in Australia
08:01 Arriving on the Gold Coast
08:29 Tim Tam Slam
10:28 Mt Tambourine
12:12 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
14:12 Lorikeet Feeding
17:29 BNE-HTI
18:48 Hamilton Island
19:49 Sailing the Whitsundays
21:58 Final Thoughts
24:29 Bloopers & BTS
26:55 Kids Pictures

[CaptainKremmen]

There is something really amusing about a pilot who regularly has the lives of hundreds of people in his hands quivering in fear when encountering some pretty little birds. Glad you had a good time down under.

[aairsick]

The teary eyes in the PJs in the airplane lav while talking about gratefulness — that was a solid!

[james-npt]

Good on you mate, you are giving those kids irreplaceable experiences. Your a great dad.

[britannia]

I absolutely love your stuff, what a rock star. I'm a 48 year bloke from Newcastle (EGNT), England and honestly, your videos always lift my mood. Quality bloke, quality family, quality content, quality pyjamas😊. So thank you for bringing us along to places we may not get to

[maxmaisonneuve]

Hi Paul,

I am a professional pilot in Canada and a father of 2 young kids. Watching your videos brings me and my family great joy. It makes me appreciate my work as a pilot and makes me look forward to showing my family the world just like you do. Thank you for inspiring me in both my professional and family life. Hopefully this message encourages you to make many more videos.

Max

[Dylon]

I love that you realize how blessed you are!! Love that humility. Respect!

[PauletteRogers-vk]

Paul, you are such a joy to watch. You are a very calming, confident pilot and then you let your inner child out to enjoy life. Your smile is wonderful and your laughter is infectious. Thank you

[mmc]

A manly stud in the cockpit but turns into a 5 yr old girl if a bird touches him. That was hilarious. And the couple next to him watching made it even better. LOL! Loved it and love this great family!

[joshib]

Hi Paul
Your Australia vlog literally brought tears to my eyes (in a good way)!
The love and respect you show to your family is absolutely beautiful.
I’m a QF domestic hostie @ would have loved having you & your family onboard one of our flights.
Hope you loved every moment of your time here & please come back again one day.
Thank you for a super professional vlog as always.
Take care.
The very best wishes!
Josh 😃

[davidcole]

I hope someday your little son will come to fully appreciate the rich experiences he is having at such a young age. Your daughter and wife seem like they are just loving every moment of it. You're a great family man. The world needs more role models like you.

[keithman]

This episode had some of the most wholesome content I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[michaellyons]

"love people well" - a powerful thing to teach your children and travel is such a great way to teach them. You're doing great things, Paul. Keep it going, mate.

[davidoneal]

This was your best video yet. You are the world’s best father. You are giving your family the best memories ever and they will never forget them. Having the faith that you would get 24 stand by seats is very brave. I would have never done that. I can’t wait to see where you take your family next.

[PaulSmith-sump]

Paul, you are simply the best, and the world needs more people like you and your family!

Greetings from the UK, from two miles away from London Heathrow (LHR).

I’ve been a travel agent for over 40 years, and absolutely love your video blogs. Your love of flying, talking about destinations new and old, your experiences etc, always makes me smile and feel good. You lift even the darkest moods.

I love your passion for life and United.

I do however draw the line at the PJ’s though! Seriously Paul, share the love ❤️. This travel agent needs a pair, XL!!

Seriously, awesome work, awesome job and just being an awesome guy.

Thanks also for flying my customers safely to their destinations, be it from Heathrow or Edinburgh, or wherever you fly from on that day.

Here’s to many more years of awesome travel experiences and for opening up a whole new world for those who can’t always afford to travel too.

One day I hope to shake you warmly by the hand!

Stay safe and well and my warmest wishes to you and your family.

You sure do “fly the friendly skies”!

Mind those pesky birds 🐦 😅

[danilofroliveira]

I'm a Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot student. Your Chanel inspire me a lot to continue chase my dream!Keep doing this great job man ! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[amandamilford]

I always enjoy your content, but seeing my home country through your eyes was very special.
I got married in the Whitsundays, with 25 of my closest friends and family.
Thank you for doing what you do so well. Much love from my family to yours ❤

[debbieanderson]

Love how you give your family these experiences. Something they will take with them through out their lives. God Bless!

[crammydavisjr]

As a guy who grew up as a non-rev kid, I look back on those crazy trips SO FONDLY now. My early travels to foreign lands spawned a love of the different, and I adore seeing other families doing the same!

[fionabegonia]

You and your family have been well and truly blessed and I liked your messages about gratitude and the passage of time.

[ColbyMcDowell]

As a 22 year old, who has just finished college and is now out into the “real world”, this is what I strive to do one day, enjoy my life with a beautiful family travelling the world. You’re an amazing person, and you show that here with your videos. On behalf of everyone who watches your videos, I just want to say thank you!