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Captain Steve Schreiber, from the United States, cautioned against falling into ‘black holes of despair.’
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An experienced aviator has shared the straightforward explanation for why travelers should steer clear of utilizing the rear compartments found in airplane seatbacks.
Steve Schreiber, 63, from
New Orleans
In the U.S., he boasts 26 years of flight experience, with eleven of those years served as a captain. Throughout his career, he has accumulated an impressive 5,860 hours piloting 60 distinct types of aircraft.
Frequently using the alias Captain Steve online, this ex-Navy officer commonly offers advice on aviation safety to his followers.
Youtube
The channel, @captainsteeeve, has accumulated more than 440K subscribers.
On May 24th, an experienced pilot went live on a video-sharing site to caution travelers about avoiding the use of the ‘despair abyss’ during flights.
In the
clip
, Captain Steve
mentioned that seat-back pockets are among the most common spots where passengers tend to misplace their personal items during flights.
He playfully referred to it as a ‘black hole of despair,’ where things like phones, passports, and wallets tend to vanish – usually for good.
The pilot cautioned: “Please refrain from placing your personal belongings in the seat back pocket ahead of you. Should you prefer to potentially misplace them forever, feel free to leave them in that deep, obscure compartment in front of you.”
The pilot mentioned that it’s quite typical for numerous travelers to rush back to the gate in distress upon discovering they’ve forgotten something important in their pocket. However, often by the time they realize this, retrieving the lost item becomes almost unattainable.
He stated: “Should the plane still be at the gate, let’s hope someone compassionate enough might head out there and locate whatever item you may have forgotten in the seat-back pocket.”
He cautioned that the chances of recovering the item decrease significantly as time passes after the sale of tickets, particularly if cleaning staff or subsequent passengers board, which might occur shortly after the aircraft has been vacated.
The pilot ended by asking travelers to ensure they have all their possessions with them before leaving the aircraft.
It has come to light after Captain Steve recently shared one
remarkable ability that defines an excellent captain – and it’s not related to aviation skills.
In April, the experienced pilot shared on their YouTube channel an underappreciated aspect of being a captain: developing a solid rapport with the co-pilot.
In the video snippet, the pilot initially mentioned that he is not allowed to read anything while flying unless it directly pertains to the aircraft or the field of aviation in general.
Though he stressed the importance of paying attention to ensuring a safe and successful flight, he insisted another crucial skill boils down to how the conversation unfolds between he and his co-pilot.
Starting with discovering each other’s origins, moving on to heartwarming tales of their family lives, and then delving into shared interests and hobbies, Schreiber emphasized the importance of this organic conversation between copilots.
He remembered his initial interview with his present airline, stating: “During my first interview at the airline, they spent around 20 minutes talking with me—technical inquiries weren’t really their focus.”
Although the captain initially found himself ‘ scratching his head,’ it quickly dawned on him that he had already been deemed a ‘suitable candidate’ by those who hired him. He realized he was being evaluated on whether he could maintain a ‘positive and engaging’ discussion over an extended period.
He commented, “This is quite significant in this role. It might shock you that numerous individuals struggle with maintaining conversations for extended periods. When my co-pilots and I engage in meaningful discussions on various topics, it certainly helps time pass more swiftly during flights.”
More than 190 spectators expressed their curiosity through the comments section, raising several follow-up queries regarding possible problems that might occur within the cockpit.
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