Just flew that approach yesterday!... Fort Mifflin is always a welcome sight... It says "you are home!"..

Cool approach, video! Came in from the west over North Phila. (At 1:40 you can see Broad St below., north into Cheltenham, Jenkintown, all the way up to Horsham & the old Willow Grove NAS) Then north almost over the Delaware River with NE Phila. Airport at 4:13. Then facing east deeper into NJ, you can see some forrest fires. Then turns back to the SW on it's approach to PHL.

KZread's algorithm decided that I needed to see this video, so I did. Great views of PHL... takes me back to my teen years living in NY. I visited PHL a few times. Yes, I did indeed see the Liberty Bell. 25 years ago this very month, I flew from Rome to PHL, about 8 hours and 45 minutes flying time. I ended up with a middle seat in the very middle of the 767 aircraft and both passengers on each side of me were coughing the entire flight. I was glad to get off of that flight! I connected to a 757 to Seattle. That flight was MUCH more comfortable. This was the end of my cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean that I did. I left from Athens, went to Egypt, Israel, the Greek Islands, Naples and Rome. Yes, I even shook hands with late night talk show host Art Bell on that cruise. Anyhow, another great video, lots of good views coming in. Now... it's time for me to rest up from the jet lag.

@sla31

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it was a great trip, with the exception of the coughing neighbors. Philadelphia is a city I haven' really explored much of. I've been there/through there several times, but never much more. As always, thanks for watching my friend!

Love the 175 and 190...

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

PHL is a good place to catch them too. Thanks for watching my friend!

In the beginning they said the landing gear came down. I didn't hear anything and they usually come down at about 2-3 miles from touchdown at the out marker just before crossing the Walt Whitman Bridge area at about 2500 ft. At the first left turn I saw the Betsy Ross Bridge, so at this point they are about 7-8 miles from the airport.

This video is the best i've seen from Skylite since i found your channel. That poor woman was scared i could hear it in her voice" are we under control "yeah i would say so. My oldest son is a aviation mechanic, the air planes that operate under American Airlines are some of the best, safest and maintained fleet you will find, He flew home on a 737 Max said it was a beautiful plane, then disaster struck 2 new 737 Max planes fell out of control shortly after take off killing everyone on both planes. I hope everyone that reads this feels the same, my son and i love air planes " this is for FAA, Boeing, get those 737 Max back in sky, soaring fast and high where they belong.

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm with you. I'm confident the FAA and Boeing will get the Max's back in the air.

@TAILSORANGEs

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31 Now that you have flown American Eagle and United Express... Which is better? and why?

Awesome plane, and good video. Keep up the good work my friend. Very nice approach and great landing in Philly

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Plenty more on the way!

Just amazing how clear that I Phone captures!!!!!!!!!!

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Just wait until you see the footage taken with my new iPhone 11 Pro. Thanks for watching man!

Sensational Video mate! Liked

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

Thats nice. I like the wing view

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man!

Awesome wing view and video my friend 👍 Nice landing in Philly!

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@alvexok5523

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31, good video, good views with that clear sunny day. I noticed the Philly accents when hearing that man and woman talking. My Mom is from Philly, born and raised, we used to fly there once a year or so to visit my (late) grandparents (and other relatives there from my mom's side), so I too somewhat know the greater Philadelphia area.

@PHXPlanespotter

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31 yessir

One of my favorite airports for sure! Good weather on this video :) - Red

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely had good weather. Not often is it that clear. Usually it'd be hazy if there were that few clouds. Thanks for watching my friend!

Hi Skylite. Just checking in and saying hi. This is the second time I've watched this video. If I saw correctly, we could have met because you flew very closely to where I live and work. Hope all is well, and you are feeling better. Take care. Hope we'll talk soon.

@sla31

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve been very busy lately. In addition to flying I’ve had a lot of doctor’s appointments. Still no idea what’s going on. I have PT tomorrow, see a specialist in Kansas City on Monday, see another specialist in Wichita on Tuesday, PT again on Wednesday, and then three days of flying after that. This is a special trip that I’m not at liberty to discuss yet.

@iheartjetaviation2764

Жыл бұрын

@@sla31 Hey Skylite. Thanks for taking the time to get back to me during this very busy time for you. Just wanted to see how you're doing, and if there were any updates in your condition. I understand about this special trip. We'll leave it at that. I look forward to hearing from you whenever you get a chance. No rush as always. Whenever you have time. And all the best with perhaps getting some answers. It's never easy, is it! I think I know how you feel. Be well. Stay safe. We'll talk soon.

Never ending. Great video.

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend!

Love the video

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my friend! Thanks for watching!

superb video , liked

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

Now that you have flown American Eagle and United Express... Which is better? and why?

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, when you’re talking about the regional products from American, United, and Delta. There really isn’t much to compare. They all basically offer the same product. Some of that has to do with scope clauses. Because of scope clauses limiting the number of seats in regional jets, the seating layout on most regional planes is exactly the same across all the airlines. The other issue that makes it difficult to really differentiate regional flights is that they are mostly operated by third-party airlines. SkyWest, for example, flies for all three of the majors and Alaska. If you were to take all of the airline logos off of the plane and interior, it would be very difficult for you to tell who SkyWest was operating that flight for. So, all of this to say, I think it’s very difficult to judge the regional products against one another because they’re all so similar. If I was going to pick one, I would pick American Eagle over United Express, and really the only reason why is because I think American has a better overall product right now, and that does transfer somewhat to the regional product. I’ve flown United several times recently, including United Express, and I feel the the overall atmosphere on United is worse than American right now.

@TAILSORANGEs

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31 Basically it's like a "brand-less product" (or a white label product) and that the defining factor for all of them has to do with the service?

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Levin Soh Essentially yes. I mean, the frequent flyer, even without logos, would be able to tell the difference between a united seat and an American seat. But, when you’re talking about regional jets that are flown in basically the same configuration on all the airlines there isn’t much they can do with the seats. A first class seat on a delta connection 175, although may look different, is basically going to be the exact same seat as on an American Eagle ERJ-175. So yes, regionally I think the service defines the difference between them more than anything else. But like I said, they aren’t really American or Delta employees. They work for SkyWest, or republic, or Trans States... so, they may even go through similar training to a mainline American Airlines employee, but they still don’t work for American, they don’t have the same benefits as American employees, and at the end of the day their check comes from SkyWest or whoever. So, I think it’s hard to try to differentiate service on regional carriers. You really need to look at the mainline products to determine who is better.

@TAILSORANGEs

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31 Hmmm.... Alright then... Which Aircraft would you choose??? (ERJ-145, CRJ 700, E190, Bombardier CS300)

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Well, of the ones that you listed, the new Airbus A220 series would be my favorite. Followed by any ERJ. CRJ’s.... I avoid CRJ’s at all cost. As an aviation enthusiast I’ll fly on anything. But as a regular passenger, I absolutely hate flying on CRJ’s. They are, IMO, the most uncomfortable planes to fly on. I’d gladly fly on an ERJ-135 over any CRJ.

Even though I Never Flew before Looked like a nice Landing Only thing I'm Scared to fly I really want to go to Hawaii though Like they say you only live once

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

That is true my friend. And Hawaii is well worth the flight to get there. I hope you get to go one day! Thanks for watching.

Was that another plane passing by from 0:47 to about 0:55 ?

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

It is indeed. Kind of hard to tell, but it may have been a JetBlue A320.

@MendTheWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Until otherwise indicated, it is and shall remain an unidentified flying object.

Typical slight chop on the PHL approach. Flown into PHL too many times to recall. That lovely stench of Filthadelphia air!, lol!

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I don't fly into PHL that often, but I'm pretty sure it's always been choppy haha. Thanks for watching my friend!

@MendTheWorld

4 жыл бұрын

As a Pittsburgher, I'd say that _any_ number of times flying into PHL is "too many". But whatever.

@46monkeyes

4 жыл бұрын

MendTheWorld -I’d have to agree! But Pittsburgh? There’s some nice places in PA but neither Philadelphia nor Pittsburgh are nice!

What’s amazing, seems like a standard landing.

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

You’re of course entitled to your own opinion but I fly all the time and I think amazing is a good adjective for this video. The conditions couldn't have been more stunning during this approach. Clear blue skies, light turbulence to make it a little more interesting, other aircraft crisscrossing in front of the window, spectacular views of the greater Philadelphia area, that are only enhanced due to the clear visablity and excellent lighting. Standard landing yes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t amazing. Thanks for watching!

Ayyy I live there

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Could you see your house? That'd be pretty cool. Thanks for watching my friend!

@jiafeiqueen

4 жыл бұрын

Skylite Productions I think so did you go into nj? Because I live in the flight pattern

Uc: no noi mo cua Hom qua nhung deo biet khi nao bay. Left ROI.

A Brazilian-made aircraft EMBRAER flying the US skies

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a rare sight to see Embraer aircraft flying throughout the United States. They have quite the market share when it comes to the 50-100 seat planes. Thanks for watching my friend!

@valdemelo

4 жыл бұрын

@@sla31 You are welcome!

Whoever is talking about the pilots, are talking like the pilots don’t know what they’re doing. They are professionals for gods sake

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

Oh the conversations you can overhear on an airplane! Thanks for watching!

@RLTtizME

4 жыл бұрын

Well aren't you Mr. Kranky. Nobody wants to sit next to you.

@seandunn2062

4 жыл бұрын

Richard L. T. Haha what? I sit up front anyways :)

Is it my imagination, or did the pilot sound a little like Jerry Seinfeld 😆😆

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I hadn't really thought about it, but he sure does. Thanks for watching my friend.

@anthonyvega1959

4 жыл бұрын

I 2nd that

Amazing thing about this trash is that you have a mutual admiration society commenting on your post. You do this for each other? Maybe I should upload a post of me starting my car? Do you think I could earn from that?

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I usually don't engage with people like you. Frankly, I usually just delete comments like this and move on, but let's go shall we? Here's a novel idea. If you don't like this type of content then don't watch it. Maybe you should record yourself starting your car. Your one subscriber might enjoy it. In case you didn't notice, I have over 10,000 subscribers. I'd say that's a little more than a "mutual admiration society." Believe it or not, there are people who enjoy flying, and enjoy aviation. People who really enjoy this type of content. There are 86 people who liked this enough to leave a like. And considering this video was at 100% likes a few minutes ago, I'm guessing the one person who disliked it was you. Believe me, it won't hurt my feelings if the stuff on my channel isn't for you, but if that's the case then just watch something else. There are 32 million KZread channels to choose from. So, unless you have something constructive to add, or something nice to say, then please don't post anything else like this on my channel. It will be swiftly deleted.

Amazing Landing. NOT.

@sla31

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why you think amazing isn't a good adjective for this video, but you're in the minority. The conditions couldn't have been more stunning during this approach. Clear blue skies, light turbulence to make it a little more interesting, other aircraft crisscrossing in front of the window, spectacular views of the greater Philadelphia area, that are only enhanced due to the clear visablity and excellent lighting. Listen, I try very hard to title videos what they are. I want the beauty of flying and aviation to speak for themselves. I would most definitely consider this an amazing landing. If you don't like it then you don't have to watch.

@MendTheWorld

4 жыл бұрын

One thing for sure, Leonard: You are a Payne.