Captain Steeeve, a commercial airline pilot with years of experience, answers the internet’s burning questions about flying. What do those seatbelt signs really mean? Do pilots actually use the rudder? How much coffee is too much on final approach? From squawk codes to one-engine landings, holding patterns to awkward cockpit moments—Captain Steeeve breaks it all down.
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Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Intro: 0:00
Does the Seatbelt sign actually correlate with turbulence, or is it just a guess?: 0:14
How do you de-ice a plane in midair?: 0:53
Have you ever had to enter a holding pattern for hours?: 1:45
What’s the deal with the rudder? Do you actually use it much in flight? : 2:28
Do you ever rehearse your announcements to make them sound cooler?: 3:20
How do you and your copilot decide who flies each leg?: 4:01
What’s the meaning behind all the emergency squawk codes?: 4:46
How is fuel calculated for each flight?: 5:54
What is the most awkward thing that has ever happened in the cockpit?: 6:58
How many checklists do you go through before takeoff?: 7:51
Have you ever had to land with only one engine?: 8:33
Can you tell when there’s an air marshal onboard?: 9:07
Ever had a funny or awkward exchange with air traffic control?: 9:28
Have you ever had a close call on the runway with another aircraft?: 10:24
How realistic are flight simulator compared to actual flying?: 11:05
What are spoilers and how do they help with landing?: 12:01
Do you ever drink coffee during final approach, or is that totally off-limits?: 13:00
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