Pilot Dives at Runway

Jets are not made land on their nose gear, or be rammed into other planes or do things like go off-roading, yet here is proof they will do it.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
00:41 - Bumper Planes
02:36 - Dive, Dive, Dive
10:21 - Off-Roading Jet

[Cody-Coyote]

I like how, even though Kelsey has explained something basic like, what a wind sock is 100 times, and he still does to help new viewers understand what he's talking about. Really great content from an excellent creator

[theocrob]

I have no idea why, but when Kelsey says "Coming up..." at the beginning of his videos, I cannot help but have a broad grin across my face. I love that intro so much!

[azpapa]

Thanks again for breaking things down for us Kelsey.
A few years back, my friend had just landed his Cessna at FCA in the United States and was putting it inside his hangar when I saw a older gentleman landing his biplane. Being curious, I struck up a conversation after he shut down and exited his plane. He was very friendly and proud to show off his biplane. I asked him about flying the plane and he explained that you have to be actively flying it every second, because it doesn't want to stay in the air. He went on to explain that when landing, you can't see much of anything. Once the tail drops he isn't able to see much of the ground, and when the rear wheel is on the ground, all you see is wing. He allowed us to sit in the seat. Once seated I couldn't see anything except wing.
I asked him why he continued flying it instead of a more modern plane and he explained that he accepted the challenge to keep him sharp! He really enjoyed it and I think we all should find something we really enjoy in life.

[ArrayGamer]

At least the first pilot gave the other plane props

[janemiettinen]

As for someone who doesnt even know how to drive a car, I was oddly entertained nearly 15 minutes. I have no idea why the algorithm thought I needed this video, but Im glad it did :)

[funkyzero]

For incident #1, I wonder if this is one of those infamous cases of someone hand-propping to start the engine without a tie-down or brakes applied. I couldn't tell if anyone was actually IN the seat or not. Runaways from that mistake happen more often than they should.

[seanfeeney]

#1 video The pilot wasn't in the plane. The loader stepped on the throttle, while fueling it and the AgCat had no parking brakes and ate the Decathlon. Prop was feathered but still some thrust at full power. Thankfully nobody got hurt.

[deansapp]

Kelsey s facial expressions are Priceless

[JerryStevens]

I just realized how much fun it is to watch the split screen parts twice. Once to see the video of the plane and then again to see the faces Kelsey makes while watching the video of the plane. 😀

[lenenow]

Thank you Kelsey, loving your videos! I’m not in the aviation industry, but learning from you loads on decision making and being humble and just inspired by you great humour!! Wishing you many new beautiful destinations, safe trips and abundance of great ideas for your next videos!

[chadburtelson]

When I was working at the airlines I really enjoyed flying with guys like you Kelsey. Thank you for doing these videos. They bring back good memories.

[antimattercrusader]

I grew up on an aerial application airport, I bet that plane got away from the crew while loading. That happened on our airport but it was a private airport with no other traffic and a telephone pole stopped the plane. In our case, the engine had a higher idle and the brakes bled off and it started taxiing on its own.

[kenbrown]

in the mexico clip, I suspect the dirt "road" was the runway, and the one giving the hand signals was the air traffic controller. we'll call him "Tijuana Steve"

[kdub]

I agree with the hand prop runaway. That explains the laughter (watching guy chase a plane) then cursing (realized your plane destroyed) and the guy running up to try and jump in and shut it down before it seemed to "hit the other plane again", then the biplane spinning again.
Man that sucks to watch!

[ClausB]

Who looks at an airplane, a mostly horizontal object which is moving mostly horizontally, and thinks a vertical video is called for?

Thanks, Kelsey, for zooming in on the action.

[sawning]

Thanks SO much for the BAe Jetstream story. 😁"Glad to have flown it, glad to be done flying it." 😁

[tommanion]

That first item: WOO-HOO! Airplane Demo Derby!! LOVE IT!!

[tonistark]

Kelsey, I’m a new sub to your channel as aviation fascinates me! I’m a retired RN of 40 years who had to retire as I lost most of my eyesight. I’ve been unfortunate or fortunate depending on how you look at it, have helped flight attendants in the past on emergencies in the air with passengers and crew before my eyes failed.
I fly in a 737 from DFW Love Field to Tulsa every 3 months so by that description, you’re probably aware the airline is Southwest Airlines. NEVER ONCE since I lost my eyesight, have I ever had a bad experience on SW. The most gracious and empathetic employees have ALWAYS assisted me to and from the gate to the luggage area and back. The employees of SW are so pleasant even the pilots and flight attendants who welcome passengers as we board. It’s a 40 minute flight ✈️ so it’s no big deal but EVERY flight can turn into a catastrophe due to nature, mechanics, and the rare pilot or ATC error. How you can fly a HUGE 747 in the clouds, in rain, in the dark amazes me much less in brighter days with no “weather conditions”. With no eyesight, my hearing & other senses are heightened. I can tell when the gear goes up or down, or when an engine has failed or having issues. Yes it’s happened on a flight I’ve taken. The more you fly the more chances you have for metal fatigue or any problems considering the “laws of probability”.
I don’t know what airline you fly for but good on you! I’ve learned
a lot from listening to your videos.
Why I listen to the negative stories of failed flights, crashes etc before I leave ground is beyond me. Actually, you’re safer in the air than most are traveling in your car.
I just wanted to thank you and ALL the pilots and those ATC that listen too, for safely getting me to my destination. Since I know you fly a 747 and not 737 (I know the type of aircraft I’m flying from the announcements), you’re not my pilot but thank you on behalf of us that fly with no visual cues of what’s even happening. I just know when we’ve left the ground and feel the landing no matter the stealth which which they’ve landed.
Again, thank you for your knowledge, levelheadedness, and professionalism with which you explain these videos and the reasons for them. Best of luck in your career and lucky are those who get the privilege to fly with you!

[JaggedEmpire]

#1 Biplane throttles are controlled by cable. Cable snaps and throttle gets stuck wide open? Hope your brakes are amazing.

[timholstpetersen]

Just love your channel dude. Pragmatic, obviously proffessional, nerdy, knowledgeable and with subtle humor !