Southwest Airlines 737-800 Stormy Takeoff from Baltimore *FULL THROTTLE + WILD TURBULENCE*
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- A flight none onboard will soon forget! Severe thunderstorms rolled into BWI just before departure. Mother nature was happy to take us for a ride, buckle up!
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Flight Number: WN1267
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
Registration: N8518R
Route: Baltimore, MD (BWI) to Albany, NY (ALB)
Departure Gate (BWI): B3
Arrival Gate (ALB): C2
Date: 6/4/2020
Had 2 experiences with this. A flight out of Utah where the pilot told us it was going to be bumpy, but he was going with the max climb rate of the aircraft. It was only for a few minutes. Then the other time I had a rather rough flight and about 3/4 of the way through, the woman seated next to me said, "you're so calm, doesn't this bother you?" To which I pointed at a UPS pilot seated across the aisle and said, "I panic when he panics!" He pulls his head out of a magazine and looks at her and says, "Lady, this is nothing. He's at least flying around the rough stuff, I fly through it."
damn savage
I’m one of them that has NEVER been on a plane!
This is stolen lmao
@@blueeyes4037 keep it that way lol
Why would you fly through it?
"IT'S NOT OKAY" These are the kinds of people that make it worse for everyone else. It's okay to be scared but don't say dumb shit that's only going to make things more tense.
Exactly right
Well true but you know, you never know how tense it felt
I get it. It’s scary!
While this is true that it doesn’t solve anything, it’s better to be honest about how we feel rather than acting like everything’s completely okay...I’ve been there myself so I know. You never know what others may be going through either so just be cautious of what you say.
Sir. You are 100% correct.
When my son was a young one, we went on a flight from Little Rock to Dallas. We hit some pretty bad turbulence on decent to Dallas, and people were starting to get nervous and vocal like in this video. My son, in his young childlike mind, thought he was on a fair ride or something and just started belly laughing and raising his hands like one would do on a roller coaster. He did that through the entire time of turbulence. Which made other passengers loosen up and not be as worried. It was funny to hear our end of the plane start giggling through the turbulence lol.
Right on! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🙌🏻 I just belly laughed imagining that as I read it. You have an awesome kiddo there! 🥰🥰
I live in Little Rock and go to DFW sometimes because it’s cheaper to fly out there than Clinton!!
We were on a flight from Atlanta to Little Rock and our pilot decided to take us through a bad storm system, I’ve never experienced turbulence like that in my life
I love it!
I was on a really rough flight into MSY(New Orleans) last year and a couple boys yelling YEEHAW OH YEAH truly made me feel better
"IT'S NOT OKAY!"
And the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama goes to...
There's always one karen, like be quiet and sit down, scaring the rest of the people
She was a dork.
lmao exactly like you got pilots who have gone through this so many times..calm down
Exactly LOL
Lol!!! I know, I was thinking Geez, lady, I HATE flying and have been through worse than that when the Captn came on over the system thing and made an announcement about the turbulence and it actually made people feel better, like he had it under control... This lady bugging out like that does NOTHING to help the situation, esp the younger kids that can hear an adult freak out.... Get it together, you don't even hear kids freaking out. 🙄😂
That SWA winglet reflection is everything
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I hate the MAX's for not having that at all😢
ah yes so amazing, looks like someone put the RTX on
very amazing
@@frost7724 yeah
But through it all, that calming hum of power:
"in thrust we trust"
This comment made me tear up. So beautifully summed up. My love for these giant marvels knows no bounds. ❤️
@@michaelengle9062 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I actually get nervous when I hear the engines power down mid flight. But as an aviation enthusiast and future pilot, I understand there's so much power that the plane can overspeed easily.
I love that sound.👍
I LOVE night flights!❤ the blue lights around the airport is great but flying over dark spots when in the air then see cities..beyond words can explain👍
i know the feeling i hate it because incase we crash i know there's a city near by to assist and won't be stranded it's weird to fly through new mexico and arizona bc there's nothing during night expect when passing through phoenix
Oh yeah. The cities just look amazing. I always have the feeling of being in a dream world, aren‘t you?
@@sarahjohnsonj06 my last flight was to phx and I have to say your right
@@sarahjohnsonj06 I flew to Hawaii from Phx. Most of it was Ocean for 5 hrs after ... nothing to see.. but Sea..I slept the whole way LOL
You should move to the ISS
That take-off feeling is like nothing else🚀🚀
At first I was anxious, now I’m like yeaaaaaa,goooooooo
@@peterthegreat996 same!
Flew on a md88 several years ago, that was a rocket ship, by far the most aggressive take off I've experienced. Was a good ride
Just another day at the office for these Southwest Pilots.
Literally lol
Copy that
I can see them in the cockpit "Man I'm bored"
probably more worried about their coffee spilling than anything else
Pilot-finaly some action
These planes are capable of handling a whole hell alot more than that.....I would still be a bit scared though lol
Same 💕
You’re 100% right
Fear a flock of birds more than this :)
@@garrett1144 🔥
Yup, like it would take 1000 times more storm power to cause any damage. I remember once when I was flying to Miami and the plane literally dropped 200 feet because of turbulent air. I felt like my heart had come out of my mouth lol and the other passengers were going crazy.
Worse turbulence I ever experienced was a beautiful clear day landing in Palm Springs sitting in an Airbus A320. This was back when United had earphone jacks that allowed you to tune into the cockpit/ATC conversation. ATC advised below 10K feet on approach, well, winds blowing in every direction. Never heard that before. Next 15 minutes or so we were tossed around like a rag doll. Captain never so much as flinched in her communication with ATC. Cool as a cucumber. Missed our approach and had to go around for another 20 minutes or so of being tossed around by the summer thermals. I was in the aisle seat and the couple next to me made me understand what white knuckle flying was all about. We landed to great thundering applause in the cabin. Captain never so much as even broke a sweat. Kept me calm the whole time listening to her professionalism.
That sharp turn after take off at BWI always gets to me. So impressive what these planes can handle
The power of aluminum! The newer planes utilize carbon fiber. They are even stronger and lighter…..which makes for longer wings. I can’t remember the number but they are designed to bounce up and down not in “inches” but in increments of feet. Carbon fiber doesn’t get metal fatigue and is a much safer longer lasting material.
they dont want to knock over the walmart in the approach, 2 miles away.
@@MegaJasonic flexibility is a good thing sometimes as it can prevent damage by air currents
@@MegaJasonicthat’s what that submarine captain said just before it got crushed 😂
Perfect seat to be in i love hearing all the engine and wing noises from that spot and man what a storm like a night of disco in the air with the lightning and nav and strobe and beacon lights flashing
I live 5 mins away from BWI and I’ve seen planes take off in some questionable weather but it’s a constant reminder that pilots are trained professionals who know what they’re doing and that trust the capability of their air craft.
Oh no!! If it’s a storm out and I’m aware of it then I won’t be getting on board. Lol
Yea, They know what they’re doing…. Until they don’t. If you read about past plane crashes on commercial airlines, where the pilots didn’t respond appropriately to something the plane was doing and caused it to go into a stall that they couldn’t recover from
There's no such thing as knowing what you're doing when flying through a storm. Storms are unpredictable. Remember Delta 191?
Oh no! Can’t put your trust in a man made object but each n everytime you travel just got to hope n pray for the best!🙏🏼 I personally don’t like choppy weather.
@@YAZZYUTUBE 1.) The 1979 incident was American Airlines 191--and I'm personally extremely glad that the surviving DC-10s are not used commercially anymore. I can recall flying the DC-10s from 2006 (college freshman year) to their retirement in 2007. The flying was fine, but even I could not shake off the stories from older fliers onboard who lost loved ones and co-workers on AA191--and we all agreed that if the carriers had followed directions in removing the engine and pylons correctly, that accident never had to happen. Then, that Continental flight losing that shoddy third-party piece that fell off the wing and led to the Air France 4590 Concorde crash. That was the DC-10, though; the modern planes are built better. 2.) You do make a good point, and I am a VERY scary flier--but the stalls can happen in the best of times. So can sudden car wrecks (like the one I was in that has led to my progressive nerve and spine damage) and earthquakes in the best of weather. It's just one of those things were you hedge your bets and cross your fingers. When I can't handle planes, I take trains good or bad.
When Southwest planes are new and shiny it's like somebody set the plane to high graphics mode, just beautiful!
Be thankful for your pilots, folks. An incredible job and thank you for the footage.
Engineers as well. Those babies are well built.
Same passengers would be complaining if they had waited 10 extra min for the storm to blow over haha. 737s are workhorses for this
Last month my daughter's flight was canceled after waiting 2 hrs on the runway to clear a storm that was in her destination in St Louis leaving from Phx. Finally canceled the flight and she couldn't leave again till day after next. All booked up. I'd rather them be safe than sorry but alot of people were pissed off. If they are going to completely cancel a flight that has already taxi'd down from the gate and in Line on the runway and sitting for 2 hrs in the 110 degree heat. Waiting for the storm to pass. and the flight gets canceled. They meant business. They don't do that just to do that. I for one appreciated them having the safety of my child and the rest of the souls on board.. can always fly another day. Can't replace people.
@@TheUnderCoverMother2020 wow. Ya. See. Airlines arent always try I g to be assholes, they actually are worried abt safety
Exactly lol
I was waiting for a little gremlin to appear out on the wing with a smile on its face!
Wasn’t William Shatner the passenger
@@nicholasschwarz7663 Yeah, on the original series version.
I think in the 80's movie version it was John Lithgow.
@@nicholasschwarz7663 Yes...his acting debut.
"There is a woman on the wing dressed in traditional colonial outfit"
🤣🤣🤣
The worst turbulence I’ve experienced was flying back from the Bahamas. Seeing a flight attendant laughing after being literally picked up and thrown against a bathroom door, the pilot explaining a storm was nearby and then repeatedly promising he’d find a calmer altitude when each one became turbulent and a friend’s amazingly strong drink helped. I think having it happen in darkness added a layer of anxiety.
I had a bad one from Nassau to Miami. Cried most of the way.
The Bahamas area is prone to turbulences.
We took off through a blizzard in a small turboprop once. Quite a ride. Once we got over it in altitude though it wasn't a biggie.
As long as physics still applies, you're fine.
Best comment here.
While I’m flying I’m always trying to convince myself that the laws of physics aren’t just a magic spell that can be undone with a whisper and the shake of a capricious child-warlock’s wand!
@@ejude83wait WHAT!? haha
The Ole girl 737 always putting in work!
@@mrotherhalf That's not risky at all. As long as the seatbelt sign was on it was totally fine. There have been way worse turbulence than this.
@@mrotherhalf turbulence can’t make the plane crash
@@mrotherhalf In a friendly correction it was an Air France Airbus A340-300 that crashed not a Boeing 777. I'll let you know I flew a Lot in the 80s and 90s and been in a Lot worse situation then this. Been in moderate to heavy turbulence, been in one severe turbulence on a Northwest flight from Memphis to Minneapolis. Lost our lunch and drinks on that flight. To me even though that looked and feel scary. By the way the wing was flexing it was moderate to occasional heavy turbulence. Nothing that 737 can handle.
A pilot can depart safely if the convection (storm) is 5 to 10nm from a airport. From what I seen the main cell was at least that or slightly more (7+nm maybe). That would explain the sharp turn after takeoff, he was trying to avoid the convection. Plus he has radar on the aircraft, his airline dispatcher, and ATC to constantly give him weather updates. Plus he has ATC giving the pilots headings or the pilot has a right to call for a heading around the storm. I can tell you that he wasn't in the storm he was on the outskirts or the edge of the storm. That explains the heavy winds and lightning flashing more on the starboard side of the aircraft than the portside. I've been in a Lot worse than this. I probably be the only one that would've been calm and collected and mesmerized by the storm. That's from an aviation enthusiast that's been really heavy in aviation since second grade I'm in 40s now.
@@matthewwilkins7138 A330.
A pilot can depart safely if the convection (storm) is 5 to 10nm from a airport. From what I seen the main cell was at least that or slightly more (7+nm maybe). That would explain the sharp turn after takeoff, he was trying to avoid the convection. Plus he has radar on the aircraft, his airline dispatcher gives them daily updates, and the tower and ATC constantly give them weather updates. Plus he has ATC giving the pilots headings or the pilot has a right to call for a heading around the storm. I can tell you that he wasn't in the storm he was on the outskirts or the edge of the storm. That explains the heavy winds and lightning flashing more on the starboard side of the aircraft than the portside. I've been in a Lot worse than this. I was on Northwest 757 flight from Memphis to Minneapolis in the late 90s, that morning Memphis had severe weather go through, we got in the air early afternoon. Turbulence all the way up to cruising altitude. Around the border of Tennessee and Kentucky we hit severe turbulence to the point we lost our lunch and drinks on the floor of the galleys. Some overhead bins popped open. But luckily nobody got injured. But a Lot frightened people. They thought of diverting to either Louisville or Cincinnati. But we had no structural or instrument damage so we continued on. By the time we got to Iowa it was bluebird skies and smooth air all the way into Minneapolis. That flight is what i call a white knuckle ride. But on this flight I would be the only one that would've been calm and collected and mesmerized by the storm. That's from an aviation enthusiast that's been really heavy in aviation since second grade I'm in 40s now.
That would be pretty scary for sure. Can totally understand why there are so many nervous flyers. Shows how remarkable air travel really is to be able to go through a storm like that.
I feel turbulence, I automatically think the plane is going down
And the engines change pitch and it seems bad. But what I do is I look at the wing, like a living thing, dancing, skilled, in control of anything that comes its way. It bounces up and done to just rise or dip below the turbulence, like it is a master, has no fear, and almost is having fun with it. It yields, as opposed to being controlled. Doing all this for everyone. This works for me every time.
Haha why?
@@Iang343 A kind of mind game to decrease any fear
@@kaihunlu2345 I work for a P-8 Squadron in the Navy there are a few pilots who are afraid of heights but they look at the wings and they are fine
If you ride on a bus or as a passenger in a car, close your eyes and picture yourself inside a plane. The bumping around on an auto trip is much more then you would experience in a jet
I know how frightening a flight like that can be. I had a Pan AM night flight from New York to Paris that took off in a violent thunder storm. The passengers were screaming for almost half an hour. It was like a scene out of a disaster movie. Finally forty five minutes into the flight it calmed down and cocktail service began... none too soon for most of us. ✈
Pretty much the exact same thing happened to me, except I was flying out of Dallas on Southwest.
Worse turbulence I ever experienced was on an AirTran 717 flying LGA-ATL we hit severe Clear Air Turbulence over Virginia. The plane was shaking violently from side to side and up and down at the same time. FA's had to get out extra barf bags. I am never a nervous flyer but even I was scared!
@@jtgh922 I've got a story... Flying on jetBlue from Long Beach, CA home to JFK airport in New York back in Spring 200... 7 or 8 I don't recall OK... takeoff was OK, got bumpy over the rockies (but that was to be expected, and smoothed out quickly) ... but the real kicker: Our pilot told us the descent / landing should be a couple of bumps, but otherwise smooth. He neglected to tell us that were flying INTO a nor'easter, and a damn potent one at that. Felt like we were being rocked quite a bit - like it went from 0 to 10 in seconds, then dropped down to a proverbial 7 or 8.
I distinctly remember that being the only time I **wanted** to punch someone in the face, and gave "that look" to the captain while deplaning that said 'if it were legal to, I'd fucking punch you in the nose.' How the fuck do you not think it a good idea to warn your passengers that you're gonna fly into a FUCKING NOR'EASTER?!?!
This is in stark contrast to another flight - TPA-HPN, also on jetBlue. We were facing some solidly moderate turbulence over Georgia and South Carolina. Unlike the other flight, the captain of this flight kept us informed throughout it all, what they were doing to try to mitigate discomfort, etc. I was eating a bag of skittles and deplaning, offered the captain some (which, after a moment, he accepted). Hey, anyone could use some candy after a bumpy flight. :D
Pan AM...damn...you must be older than dirt!
@@johnhammond3556 You got that right! I even went for a ride with the Wright Bros. 😊 ✈
They were given latitude by ATC and they used their weather radar to pick through the best spots on their course. They are given deviation latitude of X amount of miles and off course. They will never fly into the meat of a T storm. So as scary as that is , it’s not unsafe.
Thanks for explanation :-)
You are so wrong. Pilots fly STRICT headings and altitude based on ATC instructions. If pilots had the type of latitude you mentioned the vertical separation of sometimes no more than 1000ft and horizontal separation of sometimes 3 miles apart, there would be tons more accidents. The only time a pilot would deviate in a major way is during an emergency. ATC would clear the airspace around the plane in trouble and would be laser focused to give as much help as possible to the pilot. I am retired US Air Force so I kinda know a thing or two.
As someone who listens to the air band occasionally I can confirm. Pilots can ask for deviation around storms. Unlike ATC, pilots have live weather radar with more detail then ATC has. They will often ask for X number of degree deviation for Y number of miles. Depending on what the see ahead of them.
@@LottiDotti76 All you ask for is a heading change to avoid build-ups...easy peasy and I have done it many times. Often ATC will warn you of heavy radar returns and suggest a heading to avoid the weather. "I am a retired Air Force Pilot so I kinda know a thing or two".
The number of armchair pilots here is just making me lol
The scariest part about flying is the drive to the airport.
Really? So you're scared every time you get into a car? How awful. Sorry mate!
wait how is a drive to the airport scary?
@@frost7724 What he means is that Flying is considered to be the safest mode of transport, so safe that the scariest part of a flight is not the flight itself, rather the car trip from your location to the airport
@@ysosrdude oh i see
😂🤣
The plane can shake side-to side all day long. It's those drops that scare the hell out of me and think we're going down
Just think of it as a car on a bumpy road or when your car caught air over a railroad crossing Lol! That’s what helped me. I had a far worse take off like this in Texas. Those storms don’t play and I cannot believe American Airlines allowed it.
Yep me too
I’ll never forget being on a flight from Singapore to Brisbane. We flew right through a storm for about 1 hour. It was absolutely terrifying and the turbulence was something else.
Thank you for sharing this. While this was a scary situation. The crew did as they are trained. Glad you posted this. Even though I fly the 757 the 737 is a boss!
Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? I’ve always wanted to ask a pilot of these big birds a couple of questions to put my mind at ease. I’m one of those people that love flying but I’m terrified all at the same time. So please let me know and I promise I won’t send you a book of questions lol
@@Trouble-Clef although I’m not OP, ask away. I would like to think I am well accustomed to some facets of aviation
@@Trouble-Clef Oh please, don’t big these TH-cam wannabes up like this! 🙄
Scott. Aren't 757's the fastest narrow body Airplane?
@@thebacdoc6464possibly, their cruise speed is apparently Mach 0.80, whereas most narrowbodies do 0.78. The Convair 990 managed 0.84, which is faster than some widebodies! (A330 for one). However, these are just typical speeds, depends on weather / delay situation.
I remember when me and my family were flying to Hawaii. And about an hour before we landed, there was really bad lightning all around us. I was just a kid and didn’t really understand what was going on but I remember my dad stressing since my mom was 32 weeks pregnant with my sister. But thankfully we landed safely and had an amazing vacation!❤
This is why I always drink before and while flying. I get terrified during turbulence even though I've flown close a million miles in my life. I drink, but I don't socialize. I watch my movie and just relax. Even when I get into bad turbulence with a nice buzz, I'm just so much more relaxed.
Exaaaaactly!!! 😆 I'm the same way!!! 🍹
Crew did a great job weaving their way between the cells. Low and slow.
I think they were hauling ass lmao
@@denflyer832 🤣😂😆
@@denflyer832 definitely hauling ass, those engines sound like they didnt throttle down a bit for the entire video.
I love the whine from the engines during taxi! So relaxing. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
The lightning flashing in the background as she roars down the runway, SICK!
I am a nervous flyer and even i was like "this is it?" I would have been more concerned with things falling overhead then I would the plane fell out of the sky... Worry about things you can prevent, instead of things you have no control over. I can catch a falling bag.. I can't flap my arms fast enough to fly.. it is what it is. Trust your pilots.. They're not going to do anything that would hit their record, or put them in front of a review board.
honestly, thank you. this seriously gave me a wake up call. trust in your pilot and the Lord and hopefully you’ll pull through.. if not then it was your time to go.
No. Cause accidents never happen 🙄
Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that. There are some "fly by the seat of your pants" hotdoggers out there, even our military have them.
Love ❤️ the sounds these majestic pieces of scientific breakthrough machinery make.
Do you love the sounds when they crash too, killing hundreds of people ?
I love that, a few seconds after take off, you can see 2 power transformers going “bang” and some power on the ground going out
I noticed that too at 2:44. Straight-line winds or a possible tornado taking out power lines.
I saw that. Pretty neat
Flew out of IAH one morning on the way to DEN on a United 737-900. Couple of bad cells around, and we were delayed an hour waiting for decent enough WX to get off the ground. Pilot found a window and we got airborne. When we got roughly over Dallas, the air finally smoothed out. For 45 minutes or so, I have never experienced such bad air. Up, down, side to side. You name it. I came very close to losing my breakfast, and I NEVER get sick.
I was on a southwest out of Tampa. Before take off the pilot warned us that it was going to be a bumpy take off and he was going to “hurry up the climb” to get us above the weather faster. Assured everyone that we would be safe but a little bumpy. Well, good thing he said that, if not I think a lot of the passengers would of been in tears. Me included. Lol.
would *have.
I love Southwest, and they are the only airline I fly. I will say that I have been in Worse turbulence in a Saab 340 once. That was fun
Saab 340 from Gainesville to Tampa during a tropical depression. Terrifying.
That’s odd, southwest doesn’t have 340’s.
Looks like everyone arrived Safe as southwest is the beat.
what?
The worst part of a situation like that is people that panic. If one starts panicking then someone nearby, who was just about holding it together, then also starts panicking because the first person is panicking...etc etc and soon a chain reaction gives you a plane load of shaken (lol sorry) people. I know a lot of people don't like it and I'm not making fun of them, but panicking just makes a slightly uncomfortable experience even more uncomfortable.
That looked absolutely terrifying! Loved the captions!
bro i would be scared af if i went on a plane in a thunderstorm like this but still amazing
“Why are we going through there?”.......Because these are professional pilots well trained and well versed in weather flying operating the safest aircraft ever known to man.
...also because thats where ATC made us
Safe... until it’s not.
Amen
Pilots may be well trained, but they’re not infallible, and they can and do make mistakes. Which is why thousands of people through the decades have died in plane crashes
@@evanhughes1510 Not everything is safe but you're more likely to die in a car crash than in a plane these are professional pilots so gotta trust them
Good ‘ole 737NG! Workhorse of the commercial airline industry! 🇺🇸💪🏻
I like flying on the Boeing 737
What a beautiful takeoff! 🛫⛈ I love ❤️ it. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 👋🏻 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸.
This is beautiful, thanks for posting!
I love planes, love storms and while I'm now stuck in Tennessee, I desperately miss my Baltimore home. ❤️
That’s pretty good! I remember leaving Chicago we hit a terrible storm and dropped like a rock! Good times!
Was that flight on its way to Fayetteville Arkansas back in like 2012? I know, oddly specific, but similar situation leaving Chicago so I’m a little curious!
When I don’t see the flight attendants get up that’s when I know it’s gonna be a difficult ride
Same 😂😂
Oh wow, I have been on too many military and civilian flights, to see the thick fog, lightning, and the winglets flexing at that rate is scary when I heard the 10,000 feet beep in the cabin it was a bit sound of a calming down even for me watching you video, awesome video and thanks for sharing.
If you’ve ever swam in the ocean and have been tumbled by a crashing wave then that is exactly what the airplane feels when it is flying through extreme turbulent eddies (vortexes). The air is rotating in chaotic unsteady fluctuations. The bigger the crashing wave the harder it is to fight against it.
Had a similar experience flying a short hop flight from Doha to Manama. It was fine for the first 10 minutes then we flew into the thunderstorms and then it wasn’t. The guy in the aisle seat as I was by the window said after we landed actually thought his number was up. They delayed flights out of Manama by at least an hour as the thunderstorms passed. Once we took off agin flying back to the uk you could see the thunderstorm off in the distance. It was like a fireworks display.
Awesome views of lightning. Wild weather!
Really enjoyed watching this, thank you!
One of the better passenger videos I have seen.
Listen to those engines ✈️ I love it!
Imagine being on your first 17 hour international business flight from Columbia, SC to Atlanta, then straight on to Shanghai Pudong. The flight was calm until we flew over Detroit, Canada, Alaska, and Siberia during a severe winter storm. Turbulence was brutal until we got over the pacific.
Airplanes see beautiful views at night seeing the city lights from the ground, and the moon and stars in the sky when flying at night. It’s stunning. And it makes me think of the song Gangsta’s Paradise. It sounds beautiful.
Looks like a great time, love it when I get a free rollercoaster ride included with my flight :-)
You can enjoy a ride like that anytime you want. Just fly from Pueblo, Colorado to Denver. Guaranteed roller coaster ride even in clear weather! Done that short route many times and it's always crazy because of the nearby mountain air currents and they never gain much altitude in such a short flight. And there are always a few people in there who haven't felt turbulence like that before and they start hollering or screaming. I never say anything, but would like to say "Say, what's the big idea! Pull yourself together man!"
lmao
Southwest will always be my airline. As a private pilot I have never seen them take chances like American and Delta do. All Southwest crews and support personnel have always been well trained, professional and competent. Flying with Southwest makes me feel safe as being hugged by a big teddy bear. 😊❤️
Same
How much did they pay you to say this? Lol jus kidding… to me any man/woman who can operate and fly a plane safely are all teddy bears in my book lol 🤙
@@415alkeez lived with an American Captain. She had been grounded for eight months for psych eval. Didn't get the eval during that time, but a Senator friend of hers got her back on flight status. She had over 100 First Officers refuse to fly with her. I will never get near an American Airliner now.
@@jessicamerriman2336 wow that’s pretty scary to hear. Do u mind saying which Airline your friend flies for? So I know to avoid them lol dnt mean to be rude or anything but that’s kind of troubling to know the pilot isn’t on a suicide mission.
@@415alkeez American Airlines. She is a Captain based out of Newark, but lives in Phoenix. Former Senator John McCain got her back on flight statues with one call to the FAA/MMAC/OKC. I moved out after that. She is insane and drives like she flies.
i love flying and am a private pilot but i admit if i was on this flight i would have a little nervous....unless i was flying it lol. it is amazing how much turbulence planes can take way way beyond this with no damage. they are made to flex A LOT.... but still flying through lightning with moderate turbulence and you can’t see anything and you’re not in the cockpit flying the plane is kind of nerve-racking! I bet the pilots had fun though since they’re in control lol
Becoming a pilot made it worse for me, for the exact reasons you mentioned. Not being able to see out the cockpit window and not being in control lol. Questioning in my mind every decision the pilot is making.
That was extremely beautiful and Very smooth as well.....
I waited on taxiway in a plane for 2hrs once-in a Tornado warning in Dallas. I wanted to just get off the plane. It was so hot in there. Finally they changed runways and took off in a different direction. The pilot kept us informed of everything the entire time. Sometimes a lite too much information. Talking about downdrafts or updrafts whatever they’re called. Then we finally got cleared for takeoff. There was a big line of planes taking off. I was a little nervous but I’ll tell you what…that was the smoothest takeoff ever!! Awesome pilot!! Which makes a huge difference!
Nothing to be scared about the pilots wouldn’t do anything they think is unsafe
They flew right into the storm that is not ok. This is what caused AF447 to crash along with bad pilot decisions . Pilots don’t need any more pressure then they have. Storms like this move anywhere from 25-60mph waiting won’t hurt. The downdrafts and wind sheer is intense here.
@@sbeasley7585 lmfao
@@BottomLin3Op AF447 crashed because its flight crew was horrendously incompetent. Not because of the storm.
@@BottomLin3Op AF447 did not crash due to a storm.
They had to cancel the flight.
This really is incredible footage. The lighting flashes from inside the clouds are awesome to watch….when I’m safe on the ground.
I flew dozens of times on Southwest. Once flew from Pittsburgh to Midway/Chicago. From liftoff to landing we were in a crap of rain and storms, Never even seen the runway until when we touched down. These Pilots kick ass. If you don't trust the driver, drive your self!!!
Lol I do. My wife's so afraid of flying we drive everywhere.
Flew out of BWI many times when I lived in Baltimore. One flight on American we got up to probably 1-2000 feet and went straight to downwind/base then final. Engine fire in number one. Captain shuts down the engine. We land with engine number two. Smoothest flight ever.
It looked like it was a smooth ride! The pilot(s) did an awesome job. ✈️
The pilot's did do a amazing job but it seemed like they didn't care.
When you fly 1000's of hours a year.... you know just how fun this kind of stuff is to fly through!
The wings are built to withstand 150% of the worst turbulence possible. Even though they look like they could snap off any minute, they aren't even close to being under a full load.
One of the best videos yet....crazy cool..
There is something about flying at night and in a storm. It is very safe, but there is always that little doubt that adds to the excitement.
I love Southwest!
I hear you.
Me too!!
I love southwest too. But all their planes except for the max 8 are so old. Fleets like 27 years old. .. maybe that's not that old in plane years
I ONLY fly southwest.
@@LIVE_Concerts_STL The average age for the planes in Southwest's fleet is 12.3 years old. That said, a plane can fly for a good 52,500,000 miles, or about 30 years, on average. ;)
I remember taking a Delta L-1011 red eye from ATL to MIA in the early '90's. We were over the Everglades about ten mins out from runway 13 when the FA came on telling everyone to buckle up and put everything away. Next thing you know there was a huge flash of lightning near the plane and all the lights went out in the cabin. You can imagine the reaction. We spent the next few mins banking steeply between the clouds with lightning everywhere while we were in the dark. I didn't think the L-1011 was as agile as it proved to be. It wasn't until we almost touched down that we got out of that mess. I have to say I've never been on a roller coaster that exciting.
Besides the storm that take off sound was beautiful
I love take offs at night! Gorgeous view apart from the storm
Great ADM by the pilots, Safety first always!
This is a lot more common than people think. As a pilot myself, I've flown through similar situations. Just rely on your training and experience and you'll be ok.
Quite the ride. With the wing bouncing like it did, I'm sure you and the other passengers were bouncing around as well. Amazing how air can be so rough.
So peaceful
I've been through some very rough rides in all the years taking commercial flights. They can be discomforting and scary. That aircraft isn't even one tenth of the beating it could easily handle. No comfort to passengers but, they're well designed machines. I flew on a flight sometime back from Atlanta to Greensboro. That was rough. It was so bad, the Captain kept the flight attendants seated and strapped in for entire flight. I'm sure he was probably doing the flying. On approach to Greensboro, he put that 737 right at the steep turn mark. 45°. Hard ride in.
Amazing capture. Whether you go through that more often than not, it isnt something people are comfortable with - even pilots. But all you can do is put a brave face on when you find yourself in it - and these planes can handle a good tossing around. Probably the best turbulence (esp near storms) video ive seen!
I remember flying into Houston amid clouds and storms that made a roller coaster feel tame!
My first flight ever in 2000, it was one of the worst weekends for weather that summer. We were going to Pittsburgh and had to divert to Cleveland. We sat there for a few hours and ended up taking off again. We get to Pittsburgh and they'd shut the airport down again. The captain said we were landing anyway. We landed in pretty heavy rain and maybe some lightning.
I was on a flight from Houston to Atlanta. Our pilot first told us we were heading north to go around the storms popping up along the Alabama/Georgia border... a little bit later he came back on the PA and said storms were flaring up to the north so he said... and I will never forget his words... "We are going to punch through this line of storms so hold on we will be through it in a few minutes. " he was not lying. Next thing we know we are all pushed back in our seats as he gave, what I am assuming to be full power to the engines as we descend through heavy turbulence. Once we broke the clouds the turbulence stopped and we had the smoothest landing. As we deplanned the pilots were at their cockpit door with smirks. I think they enjoyed "punching" thr throttle.
Ngl this story kinda turned me on a lil
That makes no sense. More power while descending?
I love Southwest Airlines….I flew from Houston to Baltimore many times when my son lived there
I remember an approach into Atlanta where the pilot was slaloming around thunderstorms trying to get to the airport before it got shut down. We got socked by the worst turbulence I had ever experienced. The flight attendants directed everyone to their seats, to buckle up and remain seated for what I've heard called "a Six Flags landing". There were a few people who decided that they had to use the bathroom before landing, and were hanging on trying to move down the isle in the severe turbulence. All of them turned back to the seats except this lady, who ignored the flight attendants directions over and over and over. The rule of averages caught up with her when the aircraft found that sweet spot, and she got launched up into the air near the ceiling in a perfect "super man" pose, where she remained in the pose slamming down on the floor. It took a moment to get up, and finally took her seat.
One of the bumpiest approaches I ever had I was seated next to a lady from the Air Force. She slept the whole time…. Figured if she woke up I’d start worrying
I think I was on this flight!! Heading to CVG. Was a rough ride but the pilots had a great landing in rough weather at CVG as well. Got there quicker than usual trying to get through the storm! Flight attendant made a joke at the end of the flight saying “ not bad for a pilot working from home” and no one laughed lol. Then again this could be a completely different flight than what I’m talking about lol
Lmao! 😂 Maybe they were required training?
Nothing like being on the plane at night while it’s raining and you start to takeoff and you here the engines get loud and the plane starts shaking and you get thrown back real fast! Awesome experience!
About the only “ride” in the world that i think is fun and like the feel of. lol. Amusement parks? No way! I stay on the ground. lol
@@EphemeralProductions Same don’t like roller coasters
I used to have to fly a lot for work. I can feel the sensations watching the video and listening to the passengers. If there were room, I'd share several quite scary experiences I had over the years, but I will post one... I was on SWA from Salt Lake to Las Vegas in very unsettled weather, so it was basically bumpy already. But midway through the trip, apparently the captain noticed a cabin pressure drop. Without warning he put that plane in a dive. I was seated near the back and remember hearing people screaming and watching unsecured items fly into the air in the cabin. He brought the plane down to no more than maybe 12,000 - 14,000 feet, and we finished the trip. The flight attendant told all continuing passengers to deboard in Las Vegas saying "this plane's done for the day." Believe me, that story is just one of multiple I've experienced -- some with weather and others with malfunctions. Planes are mechanical devices designed and built by man. They are amazing and incredibly safe, but they are not infallible, nor are those that operate them. You are always better off to carry good life insurance when you fly. You will likely never experience anything threatening, but it will always be possible.
As someone who watches these types of videos to feel safer about flying. Your comment did not help at all 😂
@@nolanmackey4175 nah this is good - it’s a standard operating procedure to get the aircraft to an altitude where everyone can breathe safety including the pilots! But more so it’s to lower the risk of whatever caused it causing more problems eg ruptured tail bulkhead or something… the masks could be used but that tends to be more scary and for pilots it makes Comms very difficult
@@nolanmackey4175it's illogical. It would make more sense to take out life insurance in the case of being in a car for a few minutes a day
@@IntelligentEatingIf the masks didn't drop, it's a made up story. Plus, 7000 ft/minute is not a "dive"
First Officer: Uh cap we're headed for a storm
Cap: 👁👄👁
@Jess Leonidas and now?
Gayyy
Settle down I’m flyin’ the line.
Can be scary in flight for some people. I remember we were once on approach for Kuala Lumpur airport. Suddenly a big downdraft hit us during the storm and it felt like we dropped about 2000ft but in reality, it was maybe 200ft loss in altitude but still very scary as I was still very young at the time.
Hold the armrest tight and think of it like you are on a roller coaster
What a crazy storm and amazing video.
Just watched Lost for the first time last night. It’s okay, but watched your clip for the first time today, and THIS is the real thrill of the ride. Glad everything was AoK! Love flying btw!
Pretty good shot of the strength and rigidity of a modern aircraft wing.
Rigidity is the very thing you don't want
bro i could literally feel this takeoff, i could even taste the gum i would be chewing for the pressure change
This wouldn't be my first choice of flight to be on (of course if scheduled, my choice is nil). However, I have missed flying during the past 16 months or so. I get an adrenaline rush from watching this! I'm thankful that all turned out well for the crew and passengers! I recall sitting out a big storm at the Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport in June 2019!
I traveled for work weekly and only one time did I think the plane was going down. Flying out of Philly, rain, dark, kind of same as this video. I have never seen a wing flex so much and not break. The R&D on wing flex is extensive. Wings are designed to flex a great amount. It truly takes A LOT of force to bring down a plane. However this does not help with the fear I felt that night. My heart goes out to these folks as it is very scary to go thru.
They're designed to move like that. Keeps them from breaking. They're designed like a honeycomb inside instead of solid steel so they're more flexible. Well, partly so they're flexible and partly so fuel tanks, etc. can be put into the wings.