As a young child, my father taught me many things about life. One of them was the following: If you want to touch somebody’s heart… you need to reach their heart… and the best way to reach their heart… is to speak from the heart! Captain Steve , God’s blessings for speaking from your heart in all your videos! You are a blessed man!🙏❤️😎
You can tell some of this was bittersweet for Cap to explain to us, especially the "now you know" at the end... THANK YOU Cap for all your years and your passion! We are lucky to have you here now every day!
Thank you Captain Steve for making that video, and for making all of your videos. You provide not only information explaining the aviation industry especially aircraft, but you also provide a great deal of entertainment. I certainly enjoy when your videos pop up. Thanks again for being you.
Thank you Captain Steeeeve, I just wanted to let you know that i am an aspiring pilot (not in US) and you motivate me every single day to keep pursuing my dream. I hope you keep making these amazing videos even after 65. I wish you lots of love and good health :)
A good friend of mine just retired from American Airlines as a 767 captain. He was also my instructor when I got my instrument rating in 1983. He had to do the mandatory retirement at 65, but I took the corporate route and retired at 58. Now he's flying private jets. I still fly my 1960 Cessna150. With that airplane, if you got time to spare, go by air.
Our 14 yr old grand daughter is taking pilot lessons. She’s flying already n has learned to land too. She’s joined the ROC and plans to be an Air Force pilot
In 1979 I came to the US and walked straight into an airforce recruiting office in Phx AZ told them I wanted to be a pilot. Took the test passed the math test perfectly ,but I couldn't speak English well enough yet so the rejected me. As the story goes, I went on to become an electrical engineer and was blessed with the opportunity to work in aerospace avionics for 40 years instead 👍👍 Now I fly large scale RC planes 😊
Bumped on to your shorts, mate!! You must be one of the most interesting ppl on instagram!!! Please keep on keeping on captain steve, we all adore you. Much love from the 🇬🇧 to you and your family
About 25 years ago, my oldest was graduating from HS. I happened to ask our family eye doctor and friend, who was an eye specialist/surgeon, what he might reccomend to our graduate. He said to become a pilot. Then due to the pilots limited work hours, you would have an opportunity for a 2nd concurrent career. We were in Nashville, he said that you'd be surprised how many docs had done that.
US Navy veteran here. Loved it. Miss it. Though in my day, girls weren't able to go to the Academy, or be line officers, or command ships, or fly planes, or serve aboard anything other than sub tenders or on aircraft carriers -- not as pilots!!! I envy you, and wonder what my time in the Navy would have accomplished had I been born 40 years later than I was!
@henrikelanschuetzer4261 But now I know what Dr. Carl Sagan felt when he realized that, in spite of ALL he had accomplished as an exobiologist, author, and power behind the Voyager disks, he was never going to go into space himself.
My experience was slightly different. I signed up through the Marine Corps. After a two-day physical in Quantico, they told me my left eye was slightly blurry, so either become a grunt or get out of here. I chose the second option. I ended up in airline maintenance. Not so glamorous or lucrative, but I mostly enjoyed it. I won't be making any Mechanic Mike videos.
I start college as a pilot and wanted to become an airline pilot. Airlines required a degree so I started my degree in electrical engineering and got hire by IBM and never went back to wanting to be a pilot again. You never know what life has in store for you.
Captain Steeeeve, please continue making videos after your retirement. 😔 ...currently doing a professional pilot degree at Charleston Southern Univ. Waiting on a special issuance for my medical certificate, can't wait to start flying!
One thing I heard while trying to go the military route, while the temptation is to try to get into the hotshot fighters, there's really not much market for that in the civilian world. So, if you ever leave the Navy or Air Force and look for a flying job in the outside world, you're really going to wish you had opted for the boring cargo or surveillance planes.
Cat. Steve, this is the way in case you live in the US, other countries have a little different ways. But the job is not effortless, you have to always be fit, physically and mentally. be up to date withe procedures, have a different social life. BUT as you said flaying for a major European carrier for 40 years I always went with a happy face to work.
Thanks for sharing the nice story Steeeve. I have a dream to become a pilot from childhood, unfortunately I am color blind and couldn't proceed into aviation. 😥
Did you ever fly P-3 Orions out of Moffett Field in California? I grew up under the approach path for that installation. Seeing all the different aircraft coming through spurred an early interest in aviation.
Many pilots do, that phrase is not the dreaded brasher warning though. I’ve gotten told that from ATC once in Newark after responding to to an RA caused by a helicopter that violated the airspace . They simply wanted to record my information as data for the go around. Unless you hear the words “possible pilot deviation” then “I have a number for you to copy” is simply a friendly request for further information, not condemnatory in nature whatsoever.
I almost made it. I had to work, go to college and flight school. No body paid for my schooling I busted ass and almost made it. It's a shame that merican dreams fail after hard work, it's a money thing. 70 solo flights 40 hrs dual out of my pocket. Too expensive for your working class citizens. I'm done.😐👍
I became a Private Pilot 26 years ago, it's both my hobby and passion and I can't imagine not knowing how to fly. It was a labor of love leaning and as Captain Steeeve admits, it is a lot of fun! (Was in the navy as a Submariner, got out and years later became a pilot.) 🫡🇺🇸⚓️
As a young child, my father taught me many things about life. One of them was the following: If you want to touch somebody’s heart… you need to reach their heart… and the best way to reach their heart… is to speak from the heart!
Captain Steve , God’s blessings for speaking from your heart in all your videos! You are a blessed man!🙏❤️😎
I could never be a pilot but I love watching your videos.
I wouldn’t like the stay overs in hotels and such, away from my wife and family. That would be my hiccup.
@@westerlywinds5684that’s the best part tho
I’m glad we’re best friends now😊
Never do I miss a video from Cpt Steeeeeeeeeeeve.
You can tell some of this was bittersweet for Cap to explain to us, especially the "now you know" at the end... THANK YOU Cap for all your years and your passion! We are lucky to have you here now every day!
Thank you Captain Steve for making that video, and for making all of your videos. You provide not only information explaining the aviation industry especially aircraft, but you also provide a great deal of entertainment. I certainly enjoy when your videos pop up. Thanks again for being you.
Thank you Captain Steeeeve, I just wanted to let you know that i am an aspiring pilot (not in US) and you motivate me every single day to keep pursuing my dream. I hope you keep making these amazing videos even after 65.
I wish you lots of love and good health :)
A good friend of mine just retired from American Airlines as a 767 captain. He was also my instructor when I got my instrument rating in 1983. He had to do the mandatory retirement at 65, but I took the corporate route and retired at 58. Now he's flying private jets. I still fly my 1960 Cessna150. With that airplane, if you got time to spare, go by air.
Our 14 yr old grand daughter is taking pilot lessons. She’s flying already n has learned to land too. She’s joined the ROC and plans to be an Air Force pilot
In 1979 I came to the US and walked straight into an airforce recruiting office in Phx AZ told them I wanted to be a pilot. Took the test passed the math test perfectly ,but I couldn't speak English well enough yet so the rejected me. As the story goes, I went on to become an electrical engineer and was blessed with the opportunity to work in aerospace avionics for 40 years instead 👍👍
Now I fly large scale RC planes 😊
A very interesting story. Thanks for sharing this brief glimpse with us.
I really hope you continue making aviation content when you retire. I love your videos
Bumped on to your shorts, mate!! You must be one of the most interesting ppl on instagram!!! Please keep on keeping on captain steve, we all adore you. Much love from the 🇬🇧 to you and your family
YOUR UPRIGHTNESS + INTEGRITY, Captain Steve are PHENOMENAL!
Wishing You and Your family BEST OF LUCK nowadays and beyond Retirement 🥰🥰🥰
About 25 years ago, my oldest was graduating from HS. I happened to ask our family eye doctor and friend, who was an eye specialist/surgeon, what he might reccomend to our graduate. He said to become a pilot. Then due to the pilots limited work hours, you would have an opportunity for a 2nd concurrent career. We were in Nashville, he said that you'd be surprised how many docs had done that.
My son-in-law loves his Captain job too!!
thanks for sharing your experience on becoming a Captain. Fly safe Cap'n Steeeeve....
US Navy veteran here. Loved it. Miss it. Though in my day, girls weren't able to go to the Academy, or be line officers, or command ships, or fly planes, or serve aboard anything other than sub tenders or on aircraft carriers -- not as pilots!!! I envy you, and wonder what my time in the Navy would have accomplished had I been born 40 years later than I was!
Times keep on passing by: so happy to watch captains like Emily from Australia piloting 777, toppled by ladies as jet fighters! How wanderful!
@henrikelanschuetzer4261 But now I know what Dr. Carl Sagan felt when he realized that, in spite of ALL he had accomplished as an exobiologist, author, and power behind the Voyager disks, he was never going to go into space himself.
@@onemercilessming1342 might be Your " but" explains it all ? 😅
Love these videos
Nice Captain Steveeee
Thank you for sharing.
Captain Steve, you shine.
My experience was slightly different. I signed up through the Marine Corps. After a two-day physical in Quantico, they told me my left eye was slightly blurry, so either become a grunt or get out of here. I chose the second option. I ended up in airline maintenance. Not so glamorous or lucrative, but I mostly enjoyed it. I won't be making any Mechanic Mike videos.
Love your videos, Steve hello from Delray beach
Yep, my son who does fully have his drivers license is in flight school in Moncton NB. He loves it.
I start college as a pilot and wanted to become an airline pilot. Airlines required a degree so I started my degree in electrical engineering and got hire by IBM and never went back to wanting to be a pilot again. You never know what life has in store for you.
Airlines do not require a degree.
@@Cunningstunts23 Did then.
@@Keith80027 damn you kinda old I guess
Cheers captain Steeeeeve
Hey Steve, I'm 53 Im going to get my medical & hopefully get started with training @ ATP in Nashville
Captain Steeeeve, please continue making videos after your retirement. 😔 ...currently doing a professional pilot degree at Charleston Southern Univ. Waiting on a special issuance for my medical certificate, can't wait to start flying!
One thing I heard while trying to go the military route, while the temptation is to try to get into the hotshot fighters, there's really not much market for that in the civilian world. So, if you ever leave the Navy or Air Force and look for a flying job in the outside world, you're really going to wish you had opted for the boring cargo or surveillance planes.
Enjoying your videos, from a fellow Steeeeve ;)
Cat. Steve, this is the way in case you live in the US, other countries have a little different ways.
But the job is not effortless, you have to always be fit, physically and mentally. be up to date withe procedures, have a different social life. BUT as you said flaying for a major European carrier for 40 years I always went with a happy face to work.
It's only effortless if you are any good.
Thanks for sharing the nice story Steeeve. I have a dream to become a pilot from childhood, unfortunately I am color blind and couldn't proceed into aviation. 😥
My flight school is in Philly!!! If u got the 141 route be prepared to part with ur money.... 💸💸💸💸💸
What was your Call Sign in the military?
Captain Steve please post more aviation content after you retire
@Captain Steeeve
Did you ever fly P-3 Orions out of Moffett Field in California? I grew up under the approach path for that installation. Seeing all the different aircraft coming through spurred an early interest in aviation.
Civilian flight training route is a choice between Part 141 or Part 61
If your squadron ever came through SIZ, I probably had something to do with your orders. I still miss some of the people I served with.
Now I know what to do in my next life
I flying American Airlines all the time. I hope yout my pilot at least 1 time before you retire.
have you ever had ATC say the infamous line to you "I have a phone number for you to call"?
Many pilots do, that phrase is not the dreaded brasher warning though. I’ve gotten told that from ATC once in Newark after responding to to an RA caused by a helicopter that violated the airspace . They simply wanted to record my information as data for the go around. Unless you hear the words “possible pilot deviation” then “I have a number for you to copy” is simply a friendly request for further information, not condemnatory in nature whatsoever.
Was you west or east coast in the navy I was in from 86-90 MM3 FFG1 and LPD6 so not ships that could handle the aircraft you were flying
Hi Steve Please show us a picture of you in your military uniform. Thanks ❤
Ya haven’t told them about all the check rides we have to take…
So, I still have 5 months to do it! 😂
I think you need a high I Q / excellent memory and nerves of steel . You need luck and helps to know someone . College aviation will cost you $200,000
I think you need access to money more than anything.
The rough transcript was probably a plus for Naval Aviators, you had a college degree in beer drinking
Out of all the years that you have been a pilot, have you ever seen a drone flying near your airplane at all?
I almost made it. I had to work, go to college and flight school. No body paid for my schooling I busted ass and almost made it. It's a shame that merican dreams fail after hard work, it's a money thing. 70 solo flights 40 hrs dual out of my pocket. Too expensive for your working class citizens. I'm done.😐👍
Not sure I could handle all the ups and downs as an airplane pilot. Besides, I'm 76, 11 years past mandatory retirement age.
Do you agree with the mandatory retirement age? What are your thoughts on that?
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I'd be happy to fly a simulator, for crying out laud...
I reckon a media career awaits after your 'mandatory retirement'!
I became a Private Pilot 26 years ago, it's both my hobby and passion and I can't imagine not knowing how to fly. It was a labor of love leaning and as Captain Steeeve admits, it is a lot of fun! (Was in the navy as a Submariner, got out and years later became a pilot.) 🫡🇺🇸⚓️
You look good for 64 captain 🫡
It’s my ultimate dream but unfortunately it’s probably too late for me. I’ll just live it through your content , captain 🫡