Friday's Fabulous Flyer
Petter:
I am very clear about the fact that the views that I present in the channel are only my own and that I do not represent anybody except myself. After having run this channel for a while I realized that a lot of people were asking for ways of seeing the cockpit and if they could jump-seat or visit the cockpit. As you are aware, this has become largely impossible after 9/11.
I was thinking that this is very unfair for the generation of pilots who are growing up now. They are expected to fork out outrageous amounts of money to try and achieve a dream that most of them haven’t even seen for real. So I started looking for ways to solve this problem. As filming in the flight deck during sterile phases of flight is largely impossible as well I had to come up with something else.
Petter is a 35 year old training captain and Type Rating Instructor
(TRI) and Type Rating Examiner (TRE) for a European Low Cost airline. He
currently flies the Boeing 737 from his base in Girona, Spain, where he
lives with his two small sons and wife Sandra. He's been flying
commercially for 15 years at a variety of bases in Europe, but with the
same airline. I met Petter on Linked in and so glad I did. He is yet
another pilot sharing his passion.
About 18 months ago Petter started a YouTube channel called Mentour Pilot. There is no better person to tell you what he is doing and why, that Petter himself.
The reason I started the channel was that I was getting a lot of
questions about aviation and how to become a pilot from friends and
young people and I realized that there are precious few places on the
internet that delivers positive and constructive advice about this
subject.. I started doing a few videos based on the most common
questions I received and the response was very positive.
I am very clear about the fact that the views that I present in the channel are only my own and that I do not represent anybody except myself. After having run this channel for a while I realized that a lot of people were asking for ways of seeing the cockpit and if they could jump-seat or visit the cockpit. As you are aware, this has become largely impossible after 9/11.
I was thinking that this is very unfair for the generation of pilots who are growing up now. They are expected to fork out outrageous amounts of money to try and achieve a dream that most of them haven’t even seen for real. So I started looking for ways to solve this problem. As filming in the flight deck during sterile phases of flight is largely impossible as well I had to come up with something else.
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My solution was Virtual Reality
This technology is coming fast now and its relatively easy and cheap to use provided you have a modern smartphone which most people tend to have. I met up with an Italian VR expert and together we created a company (Mentour 360 SC) and the first VR mobile application for aviation enthusiasts.
The application is called “Mentour 360”
and is available for both Apple and Android devices.
The app lets the users occupy the jump-seat on a Boeing 737 while me,
and my co-pilot Holly, flies some selected manoeuvres. If you have a
google cardboard the experience is as close you can get to being inside
of the cockpit without actually being there.
The response from my viewers have been fantastic with the app averaging 5 stars on all app stores all over the world but I am having trouble reaching out to the bigger audiences since I am on a very limited budget after having developed the app.
My dream is to try and use this technology to improve CRM and MCC courses in the future and even take one step further and use Augmented reality to improve type-rating courses. It could be used for cabin-crew fire drills in order to enhance realism and also for aircraft visits during re-current training."
The response from my viewers have been fantastic with the app averaging 5 stars on all app stores all over the world but I am having trouble reaching out to the bigger audiences since I am on a very limited budget after having developed the app.
My dream is to try and use this technology to improve CRM and MCC courses in the future and even take one step further and use Augmented reality to improve type-rating courses. It could be used for cabin-crew fire drills in order to enhance realism and also for aircraft visits during re-current training."
You must read this article to learn more about how to become a Virtual Reality Pilot with the Mentour 360 App.
Then visit Petter at Mentour360.com
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I enjoy your videos immensely and have watched every one of them. I was only a private pilot for a short time and medically had to quit, but I'm still a avid aviation enthusiast. Thanks for the "down to earth explanations" of aeronautical questions. Bill
ReplyDeleteBill, Thank you for your reply! 2019 I will spend more time on my blog. I found this hidden in comments awaiting moderation.
DeleteI’ve been following Petter for quite so time. As an aviation fan,I have really enjoyed it and have learned a lot. Recommend for any one who flys. Five. Stars!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ron! I found this hidden in comments awaiting moderation. I appreciate your comment!
DeleteI'm an airplane nut. My grandpa was an airplane mechanic. So ever since I can remember I was crawling around planes. Your pod casts are great. I plan on sending some money soon. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteOh...thank you!!! I found this hidden in comments awaiting moderation... but I know where they hide.
DeleteHello from Australia, I absolutely love aviation, tried as a pilot with Qantas in 1970 (yes I’m old!!) but was found to be colourblind.... airframe /engine guy now. Love your channel and I admire the passion you show in all that you do. Would love to see your native Sweden one day, if you make it down here would love to drag you off for lunch. Thanks for what you do
ReplyDeleteKindest wishes
Philip Austin
Philip, you are not old. Qantas allows you to fly after 65.
DeleteSorry for my delay, I found this hidden in comments awaiting moderation. Happy New Year!
I’ve been following Petter for a long time now. He and Captain Joe are amazing at dissecting every part of the airplane, and it’s cool because you get Boeing from Petter, and you had Captain Joe with Airbus, but he is now with Atlas Cargo following his dreams on the 747. Petter also has the Mentour Pilot App and is very responsive to questions when he’s online, he is an awful lot of fun and I have learned allot from him. I feel like I could fly a 737 in an emergency. Low Cost = RyanAir.
ReplyDeleteJeff, Thank you for the great comment. Incredible people for sure. Learning and fun is a great combination. I'm so glad you could fly a 737 in an emergency! We need you.
DeletePlease interview "Ask the Pilot" Patrick Smith. I bet your loyal followers like me would be pleased.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they would!!
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