Top 10 Airline Pilot Life Hacks You Should Know

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • Filmed in partnership with Coradine Aviation - LogTen Pro, who made this production possible. I live on the road as an airline pilot and I've learned a lot of tips to make life a little easier when living out of a carry-on bag. Here are my Top 10 Pilot Life Hacks that you should know! Do you have a life hack I don't know about? Tell me in the comments below! (Cockpit scenes filmed under Part 91 with approval of Envoy Air, Inc.)
    When I was building flight time towards my ATP certificate, I used an electronic logbook called LogTen Pro. Tracking my progress towards meeting the numerous ATP requirements was incredibly easy with the software, and it synced to my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I'm still using it today to log all of my flights as an airline pilot. I partnered with Coradine Aviation so that you can try it out yourself.
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    CZcams Video Chapters:
    0:00 Airline Pilot Life Hacks
    0:32 Trouble Sleeping In Hotels?
    0:48 Use A Packing Checklist
    1:06 Find A Good Travel Shoe
    1:26 Get Your Coffee Before Security
    1:49 The Best Way To Audit Your Logbook
    2:22 Using Travel-Sized Containers
    2:44 Don't Ruin Your Clothes With An Iron
    3:09 Buy This Gear
    3:18 Hotel Popcorn Bucket
    3:40 Packable Down Jacket
    3:55 Use A Luggage Rack At Home
    4:20 Follow Sam's CZcams Channel!
    4:27 What's Your Favorite Life Hack?
    If there's something you want to learn about becoming an airline pilot, shoot me a message on Instagram @swayne.martin or leave me a comment below!
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    Thanks for watching,
    -Swayne
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  • @SwayneMartinPilot
    @SwayneMartinPilot  Před 3 lety +177

    What's your favorite life hack/travel tip?

    • @avionions1290
      @avionions1290 Před 3 lety +9

      A personal one is always be prepared to spend a night somewhere, I once got delayed in Atlanta, and spent 18 hours there before driving 9 hours to Miami.

    • @tentingaroundflorida
      @tentingaroundflorida Před 3 lety +21

      Always use your shoes for storage. Either put your socks in them or something. Also put your shoes in some type of bag. Did they take up a lot of space and you can store quite a bit inside of them

    • @jamtrack7867
      @jamtrack7867 Před 3 lety +4

      Kyler Mcnabb yes, when I travel a lot of utilities in there so I can put more clothes in a suitcase

    • @jamtrack7867
      @jamtrack7867 Před 3 lety +2

      Besides that I love traveling🙂

    • @westoneuler4065
      @westoneuler4065 Před 3 lety +5

      i always pack electronics and sandals at the top of my bag to make security a breeze, and while it isn’t a hack i don’t ever buy duty free stuff because 99% of the time it ultimately costs just as much if not more than buying it when i get home.

  • @Apollo_Tsakiris
    @Apollo_Tsakiris Před 3 lety +531

    A pilot using a checklist? That's a new one.

  • @westoneuler4065
    @westoneuler4065 Před 3 lety +533

    i’m sitting here thinking “damn this guys got great fashion sense” but then you said boyfriend and it all made sense😂 great vid man!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  Před 3 lety +141

      HA! Not sure if that's what does it, but one thing's for sure... I get a LOT of tips from Sam!

    • @chinenyennake4782
      @chinenyennake4782 Před 3 lety +14

      Literally came here to write the same thing 😂. Nice one swayne

    • @auggith
      @auggith Před 3 lety

      Haha same place I find my fashion sense 😏

    • @SamEckholm
      @SamEckholm Před 3 lety +36

      Swayne Martin you’re sweet ☺️

    • @jerrywotkins6344
      @jerrywotkins6344 Před 3 lety +9

      I guarantee you guys thought poorly of gays until you found out Swayne was gay. You must follow your leader in your minds, whatever Swayne loves or hates, you love and hate as well.

  • @LukePylypciw
    @LukePylypciw Před 3 lety +194

    “We don’t live normal lives.” We live amazing lives!😅 Love the Vid Swayne!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  Před 3 lety +22

      Amazing - But also something totally atypical!

    • @stephengaut2367
      @stephengaut2367 Před 3 lety +5

      TheContentExchange Mokulele isn’t paying near as much as he is making right now, quit hating and do something with your life.

    • @isaacparadis7951
      @isaacparadis7951 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheContentExchange Low pay? Do you know how much pilots make?

  • @jeremiahjones4436
    @jeremiahjones4436 Před 3 lety +63

    As a fellow pilot and filmmaker I’ve got to say, YOU KILLED IT on the lighting/background setup. Great advice and great quality videos!

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  Před 3 lety +9

      Sam did a great job making this studio!

    • @asniyani3290
      @asniyani3290 Před 3 lety

      @@SwayneMartinPilot Nanti,Bawa,sama,Mh,Sepatu,Mh,Mau,beli,da.Mahal??Bukan...

    • @graciellazanetta5866
      @graciellazanetta5866 Před 11 měsíci

      @@asniyani3290 Huh? I know what it means, but I don't understand what you're trying to say...

  • @SamEckholm
    @SamEckholm Před 3 lety +248

    WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE PILOT

  • @jshoq
    @jshoq Před 3 lety +5

    My favorite travel tip... Packing cubes. I have had my travel transformed thanks to packing cubes. I can leave them in my bag like you do and pull out the one I need or unpack into drawers but just unzip and open the cube in the drawer. As my trips move along, I have clean and dirty cubes and the dirty ones stay packed. Mind you that I used to travel for a few weeks at a time with multiple destinations.

  • @redtazdev1768
    @redtazdev1768 Před rokem +1

    I love what you put in the extras part of the packing checklist, so wholesome.

  • @MilkBoy17520
    @MilkBoy17520 Před 3 lety +25

    If you're constantly staying in hotel rooms, take a picture of your door number when you get to your room. That way you have the number easily accessible and don't have to do something unsafe like writing it on the key/paper key sleeve. Same tip works for coat&bag checks, take a picture of the tag in case it falls out of your pocket.

    • @yendor2043
      @yendor2043 Před 3 lety

      I also do this with rental car license plates and parking lot signs to know where I parked in large parking lots.

    • @JenniferPerryMyScraproom
      @JenniferPerryMyScraproom Před rokem

      I travel on a ton of business trips with my husband and not only has taking a photo of the room number saved our bacon a few times but also getting one extra room key. That room key goes in my pocket when I am IN the hotel. I have a bad habit of forgetting the key in the room when doing laundry or going down for breakfast. The key in my pocket has saved me a few times.

  • @wi_spotter
    @wi_spotter Před 3 lety +3

    This is great Swayne! I’ve been looking forward to a video like this!

  • @anandshedde
    @anandshedde Před 3 lety +4

    Nice video Swayne! Very informative!

  • @tentingaroundflorida
    @tentingaroundflorida Před 3 lety +5

    Glad your still uploading in this hard time we all are going through

  • @aurboda
    @aurboda Před 3 lety +3

    it's always amazing how far Swayne has come on this channel, feels kinda good to have known him ever since he was learning to fly

  • @albertnunes8552
    @albertnunes8552 Před 3 lety

    Great videos, keep them coming. Safe flying.

  • @kdamien
    @kdamien Před 3 lety +68

    Just Started my training in the Piper Archer.

    • @TwoGerbils
      @TwoGerbils Před 3 lety +3

      I started mine in the piper warrior!

    • @22640cal
      @22640cal Před 3 lety +2

      Im a commercial rotor dude doing my fixed wing add on in a Piper Cherokee lol

    • @haydengrotz2748
      @haydengrotz2748 Před 3 lety +1

      So cool!
      I started about a month ago in the Archer as well!

    • @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244
      @oreoblizzmaniacyt6244 Před 3 lety +1

      About to finish my PPL training in the archer, definitely a good plane to learn in

    • @joshkiefer8900
      @joshkiefer8900 Před 3 lety +2

      Nice dude

  • @andrewperez795
    @andrewperez795 Před 3 lety +1

    Been watching your videos for years now. This has to be my absolute favorite! Great quality and just love hearing about life as a pilot. Big dream of mine. Can’t wait for the next.

  • @rodrigoaalonso_
    @rodrigoaalonso_ Před 3 lety +2

    You have been inspirational for me, thank you for your content !!

  • @patrickanderson4759
    @patrickanderson4759 Před 3 lety +4

    You are quite a man Swayne. You have success waiting for you in every step of your career. Great videos. Remain true to yourself and your audience!

  • @simcaptainrik
    @simcaptainrik Před 3 lety

    Love your videos. Keep up the great work

  • @mariojorge4447
    @mariojorge4447 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm old pilot almost getting retired (10 years more) , when I see your videos make me remember my self.
    Always very organized and sharp !
    I did like the tennis shoes .
    Keep the good videos and take care of aviation and personal life 😍

  • @jonathanmoore9661
    @jonathanmoore9661 Před 3 lety

    Scheduled for my commercial SE checkride next week! Thanks for all of your great videos and boldmethod content! You’ve helped clear up many things I’ve not initially understood since I started training!

  • @jamtrack7867
    @jamtrack7867 Před 3 lety +2

    Have been watching for a while, it’s inspiring

  • @joel1239871
    @joel1239871 Před 3 lety

    Sensible and just plain smart to do. Thank you, Swayne!

  • @zachpincus8471
    @zachpincus8471 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video! Best pilot content

  • @nickbanas3102
    @nickbanas3102 Před 3 lety +1

    As always, great video!

  • @kaiivanderwilp815
    @kaiivanderwilp815 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video Swayne keep it up we love you

  • @rwnordmark
    @rwnordmark Před 3 lety

    Great video Swayne.

  • @FollowTheJohn
    @FollowTheJohn Před 3 lety

    I love watching you pursue your passion.

  • @simcaptainrik
    @simcaptainrik Před 2 lety

    Great Tips. Your videos are exceptional. Clear skies and Favorable winds Swayne.

  • @hashcoffeee
    @hashcoffeee Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool watching your journey Swayne

  • @RicoTravels
    @RicoTravels Před 3 lety +2

    Love the videos thank you for the inspiration ❤

  • @danjones8509
    @danjones8509 Před rokem

    Great list!

  • @rgvsilva
    @rgvsilva Před 3 lety +2

    I loved the tips, it will help tons of people. The idea of having a bag stand back home makes total sense. Looking for one for me immediately now.

  • @danielaristizabal5705
    @danielaristizabal5705 Před 3 lety +2

    Every video you make is better than the last one, excellent quality and just too useful !

  • @Mikidy303
    @Mikidy303 Před 3 lety +1

    I've watched your videos a long time. You never cease to amaze me. I wish I had half of your drive and organization when I was your age. Now it's time to find a packing checklist...Thanks,

  • @UncypheredRoblox
    @UncypheredRoblox Před 3 lety +3

    Cant wait to start my flight training. You alwayd inspire me to chase my dream every video.

  • @sams6928
    @sams6928 Před 3 lety

    Great tips! Thanks so much!

  • @thachamp12
    @thachamp12 Před 3 lety

    Your production has come a long way, keep up the good work and thank you for the videos!

  • @einaren4166
    @einaren4166 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video, as ALWAYS!

  • @lucabuckley5643
    @lucabuckley5643 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow. What a fantastic video. Your editing and content has gotten so incredibly great over the years. Loved this video. So helpful. Not a pilot yet... but I certainly am an aspiring one!

  • @1900intz
    @1900intz Před 3 lety

    Thoroughly enjoyable videos. Thx.

  • @leeande21
    @leeande21 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great video Swayne

  • @russelldubbs6838
    @russelldubbs6838 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos, I can’t wait till the next one is posted!

  • @treyfeeley2519
    @treyfeeley2519 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad you didn't get furloughed!! You look SO happy! I am glad you found a nice person to share life with!!

  • @declary
    @declary Před 3 měsíci

    Love the closet hanger trick for the curtains, heck yes!

  • @petertarantelli
    @petertarantelli Před 3 lety

    Nice...good tips! Thanks!

  • @pierrep2649
    @pierrep2649 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job on your vids Swayne. I’m an Envoy team member as well and dig you represent us well. Take care bro.

  • @wideworldwes
    @wideworldwes Před 3 lety +1

    Great video as usual 👍

  • @billforceone9808
    @billforceone9808 Před 3 lety +4

    Long time subscriber. Love your stuff man. Living the CFI life now at about 400 hours. Can’t wait to hit the airlines when things get back to normal in a few years. Great content as always man.

    • @fricardpro
      @fricardpro Před rokem +1

      Hey Bill,
      Checking your comment 2 years after you posted it. Did you manage to hit them yet ?
      Good luck ;)

  • @amorestperpe
    @amorestperpe Před 3 lety

    The production of your videos is always top notch. Honestly best I've seen.

  • @corriebrownrigg0977
    @corriebrownrigg0977 Před 3 lety +2

    Swayne's Video production quality is perfect

  • @PilotStudd
    @PilotStudd Před 3 lety +19

    Can’t wait to watch this Swayne, gonna start my PPL soon, you’re an inspiration for me and my CZcams channel, I was at 100 subs last time I commented on one of your vids now nearly at 2k! Thanks

  • @cdtaylor7732
    @cdtaylor7732 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video! I’m almost wrapped up with my commercial program and will be time building. Some of this would help with just being a CFI and II. It’d be great to also pass down to students as well, especially the personalized checklist!

  • @Simon_B74
    @Simon_B74 Před 3 lety +13

    Swayne just had to throw a five minute break in my morning, can’t not watch one of these videos! Hopefully I’ll still remember these in a few years when I need them 😂

  • @corriebrownrigg0977
    @corriebrownrigg0977 Před 3 lety

    The production quality of these videos is great, keep it up!

  • @ezan3363
    @ezan3363 Před 3 lety +3

    These videos motivate me even more to become a pilot . Keep It Up !

  • @dakshjoshi5830
    @dakshjoshi5830 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your videos

  • @AshtonCoolman
    @AshtonCoolman Před 3 lety

    These are some pretty useful and reasonable travel tips. Thanks for another great video!

  • @christinem4655
    @christinem4655 Před 3 lety +1

    The hanger on the curtains is pure genius! Simple and effective!

  • @zsoms.
    @zsoms. Před 3 lety

    Great video thanks for the tips keep up to he good work!

  • @fernandos.8158
    @fernandos.8158 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome channel and video. I had to share it with my son. He is working on becoming a commercial pilot and has one more year of college to finish his degree. I am excited for him to see so many opportunities available out there. He gets discouraged sometimes because this career plan gets quite expensive. I keep telling him that he will soon enjoy all the hard work he has put into becoming a pilot.

  • @juliegost1205
    @juliegost1205 Před 3 lety +4

    You Swayne are Amazing !!!

  • @reido1315
    @reido1315 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Vid again keep it up

  • @gaminglife-ji6js
    @gaminglife-ji6js Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the tips these are actually really helpful. :)

  • @Motoxman319
    @Motoxman319 Před 2 lety

    I start at a regional in a few months. Your videos have been awesome as I prepare for the career shift! Keep up the good work!!

  • @rayanmarianelli1371
    @rayanmarianelli1371 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Swayne, been a Subscriber for about a year and I find all of your videos very helpful for us aspiring pilots(btw starting training in 2 weeks at ATP). Keep up the great work and we'll be expecting your next video. Thanks!

  • @benderaviation
    @benderaviation Před 3 lety +3

    I love to fly in my all birds, super comfy and you don't even need socks! On a side note you look so much more grown up now compared to when you started flying for mokulele and even in your PPL videos. Lastly, Sam's studio lighting is on point.

  • @robertjosephmurphyii4947

    Nice job!! Hope we get to see more flying soon. Be safe.

  • @kenstevenson4133
    @kenstevenson4133 Před 3 lety

    Another good inspirational vid for all pilots/those training to become a pilot. Great hacks!

  • @terrycarr4130
    @terrycarr4130 Před 3 lety

    Very good suggestions. I travel alot and you gave me a few good new tips.

  • @reneecollin8825
    @reneecollin8825 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello Swayne - thxs for the "drapery - coat hanger"! Why didn't I think of this? Stay safe 🌸✈

  • @dhutches
    @dhutches Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the excellent travel tips (I swear by the “pre-flight” checklist), and the quality and content of your videos in general. Unsurprising to anyone who’s checked out your Instagram, but the shout-out to Sam was a nice bonus feature. Hope you’re holding up well in light of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the airline industry. Hang in there.

  • @ScreaminEmu
    @ScreaminEmu Před 3 lety +56

    here's a pro tip for everyone: quit slamming your goddamned hotel doors. other crewmembers are trying to sleep!

  • @ldfranklin2
    @ldfranklin2 Před rokem

    Using the in-room coat hanger clips to keep the light out is a stroke of genius. Great tip!

  • @michal3980
    @michal3980 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Swayne

  • @im.m
    @im.m Před 3 lety

    Love this, pls make more

  • @guitar4851
    @guitar4851 Před 3 lety +2

    good stuff Swayne. Just finishing up flight school and still deciding whether the airline life is for me or not.

  • @SashaBlake
    @SashaBlake Před rokem

    Omg love the travel rack hack!

  • @saqibsamad2459
    @saqibsamad2459 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos! !!! 💙💙💙💙💙

  • @bradjaniszeski109
    @bradjaniszeski109 Před 3 lety

    I came across your channel Swayne when watching some of
    Mentour's content. Also I saw the video when you were on with Mentour! Very cool! Mentour's was the first aviation channel I started watching years ago/yours was second and then I came across Captain Joe. All 3 of you I follow. You all provide such a great perspective on the aviation industry. I am not a pilot however the content you provide is very interesting. I used to be afraid to fly and started watching Mentour's channel and now I can't wait to get on a plane. Great job on the channel! Keep on posting videos as I know we all will continue to be loyal viewers!

  • @vito_n
    @vito_n Před 3 lety

    Brilliant!

  • @taiaron8008
    @taiaron8008 Před 3 lety +1

    great I loved it

  • @sirjasonakana
    @sirjasonakana Před 3 lety

    Great idea about the checklist

  • @funnynickline
    @funnynickline Před 3 lety +1

    Yes Sir, takecare always.🙏

  • @chehakoberoi6197
    @chehakoberoi6197 Před 3 lety

    Thanks sir for sharing such information with us. Your videos give a different vibe and inspire to fulfill my dream to be a Pilot. I appreciate your work!! Thanks again

  • @chucksweeney2769
    @chucksweeney2769 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the excellent videos and inspiration! I’ve taken my discovery flight and have my first official PPL lesson next week out of KCRG in Jacksonville.

  • @lollolnick5311
    @lollolnick5311 Před 3 lety +7

    Hey Swayne! Absolutely love the content and it's been very helpful to me as I'm currently enrolled to start my flight training this coming spring at a flight university (which happens to be the same one you attended!) and I absolutely cant wait to get started on my passion. The information that you provide to help guide students like myself along that path is extremely useful and very inspiring, better than anyone could ask for!
    I have a question for you, I recently watched the podcast you did with MentourPilot (aswell as your video about rod and haley), and one point that really struck me and has stuck with me since I watched was your explanation of the interpersonal connections and network that you developed within the industry. That seems to be one of the largest factors that sets you apart from the average pilot climbing the student-regional-mainline ladder. I was wondering if you had any specific advice for networking or how to go about it, as in, what types of activies, events, or just general actions ended up leading you to so many meaningful relationships with people in the industry as well as so many friendships like yours with Rod and Haley?
    Thanks for the content :D

  • @rickardrisberg6999
    @rickardrisberg6999 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice vid!!!

  • @kevinp8108
    @kevinp8108 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Swayne, at 04:12...you forgot to mention your power strip. I always pack an extension cord or power strip whenever I travel because oftentimes the outlets near the nightstand are taken by the lamps so there isn't an available outlet for my mobile phone and/or laptop chargers. For people who sail on cruises, the cabins have limited outlets (only two outlets) so an extension cord is useful for charging your phones, laptops and digital alarm clocks.

  • @timmendoza429
    @timmendoza429 Před 3 lety +1

    I use hack #8 all the time. I’m going to try these other hacks my self. Awesome video Swayne

  • @abbieamavi
    @abbieamavi Před 3 lety

    *ok, I see you with that production quality Swayne!*

  • @nitrixdev
    @nitrixdev Před 3 lety +1

    amazing Quality!

    • @nitrixdev
      @nitrixdev Před 3 lety

      :O He liked it! Hi Swayne :) i love your vids, they are very inspiring!

  • @alt0_vi0lin
    @alt0_vi0lin Před měsícem

    Oh my gosh...the iron test is genius. Never thought of that and have been burned by grimy iron on dress shirt a few times. Not a pilot but a traveling businessman. Thanks!

  • @panzerkeks8530
    @panzerkeks8530 Před 3 lety

    cool hacks, love your videos, to the point!

  • @mikeymikeymotorbikey
    @mikeymikeymotorbikey Před 3 lety

    I expected to see a bunch of hateful comments, but to my surprise, its all positive. Way to go Swayne.

    • @harrytibbs6313
      @harrytibbs6313 Před 3 lety

      Sadly that’s not true. I’ve seen like 20 so far

  • @joshuaclemons7775
    @joshuaclemons7775 Před 3 lety +113

    I’m a sophomore in high school and I want to be an airline pilot when I’m older. Should I get my private pilots before I go to college.

    • @SwayneMartinPilot
      @SwayneMartinPilot  Před 3 lety +52

      If you can, I recommend it!

    • @wi_spotter
      @wi_spotter Před 3 lety +20

      It’s totally worth it, I just soloed for my PPL and I’m 17.

    • @TAILSORANGEs
      @TAILSORANGEs Před 3 lety

      @@SwayneMartinPilot Greetings from Singapore.

    • @davidwarner1191
      @davidwarner1191 Před 3 lety +1

      I just soloed for my PPL this past week. Gets you a step ahead of others that don’t have their PPL going into college.

    • @Ryanboothvideos
      @Ryanboothvideos Před 3 lety

      @Alexis Morizot if you want to become a pilot, I would recommend ERAU or UND, I currently got to ERAU in AZ and its awesome here

  • @gamingtmas8842
    @gamingtmas8842 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice video bro

  • @chawsuma1828
    @chawsuma1828 Před 3 lety +1

    Waiting for your vlog# finally 🎈🎈🎈

  • @Luke-zt6xl
    @Luke-zt6xl Před 3 lety +5

    I just started flight training and I’m so excited! Also, congratulations with your boyfriend!

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797

    Appreciate your tips and tricks! Now I'm ready to travel with my Bento Bag I bought from Nomad Lane. This is a game-changer