The Islanders: Gísli Gíslason's Love Affair With The Skies And Choppers
As we meet outside one of the hangars at Reykjavík Airport, the excitement on Gísli Gíslason's face is evident. Across the bay, a fresh volcano emits smoke, which means one thing for Gísli - more and more tourists eager to fly and witness the volcano's majestic display. As a helicopter pilot with Reykjavík Helicopters, Gísli can make their dream come true. What’s more, he genuinely loves doing it.
Learn about Gísli's love for the skies, helicopters and volcanos.
Follow Gísli’s helicopter adventures on Instagram / mylifeasahelicopterpilot and KZread: @mylifeasahelicopterpilot
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It was Gísli's videos that inspired me in 2014 to book a tour with Nordurflug (where he worked at the time), though he wasn't our pilot (it was the "Commander" that flew us), I recognized him when we went into the office and I told him how I came about booking a heli tour. It's SO worth it!
Pilot says: "I am afraid of heights, so I fly rather low" - I did not expect that...!
Nice video about an ordinary guy with an extraordinary job. Tourism has exploded in almost all of Europe where there is no quiet season anymore, with some negative consequences. For example, renting costs has gone through the roof because prices are according to tourist rents.
I just love the passion and devotion he has for his job. Lol, I’ve avoided Instagram until now 😊 I’m going to download now. ✌️🙏
@TheReykjavikGrapevine
11 ай бұрын
We felt the same way! It's so rare these days
Thanks for that window into what it's like to be a helicopter pilot. The trip to the lighthouse was surreal! I'm betting that no one lives there full time? The Westman Islands are gorgeous and rugged.
Thank you for this video, very nice to see. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Can anyone tell me whether there are any more videos for members apart from what we see on the public KZread? I unsubscribed after the takeover & really miss the newscasts with Valur
Sá margar Þyrlur við Eldfjallið
I wonder did you fly for Norðurflug in 2013? Gísli was the name of our pilot. Dreaming of another trip one day…🤞🏼🍀
He's awesome!
What’s the news on the volcano and earthquakes near the Blue Lagoon?
Luckily i got to visit this place before the downfall of the country and meeting natives there. Unfortunately it took a turn for the worse, now natives are slowly becoming a minority. Sincerely a native american.
Kicking Valur and Polly to the curb, is that decision aging well? I think not. I wonder how they are doing these days?
@mistermylo8607
8 ай бұрын
What??!! Oh no ! I’m looking for their report. What happened?
@mungus3838
7 ай бұрын
I was wondering where they've been. Such a shame. The last thing I want to watch are pretentious Americans and Europeans talking about their lives in Iceland. If it wasn't for the smoked salmon, butter, and thunderbread in the north, I'd never go back again. Rude dirty tourists trash the country
Bring back the old team, was much better, polly - chief of moral officer, was better on her own than any of these...
@renater.540
11 ай бұрын
Polly...🐶
@neilsawyer3081
11 ай бұрын
@renater.540 thank you of course, edited