Bruce Campbell lives in an airplane. Yes, an actual jet. The Portland-based aeronautics enthusiast makes his home in a converted Boeing 727 that was once used as a Greek aircraft until the mid-1960s and now resides in a forest near Portland.
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(atmospheric music) - Jetliners are basically flying homes. It's a sealed pressure canister. It's incredibly strong. It will last practically forever. I'm Bruce Campbell, and you're inside the cockpit area of my 727 home. I can appreciate that
some folks might feel a bit isolated or that it
might simply strike them as an unusual living environment. But for me, it's always
felt completely natural. (playful music) The entry is via the aft airstairs, which are retractable and are retracted whenever
I leave for an extended time. The aft area of the aircraft
now is my living space. My very primitive shower is located there. The two natural aft lavatories
are both functional. Sleeping quarters are there, in the form of a simple futon sofa. And a bench, where I spend
lots of time embellishing elements of the aircraft. Jetliners retire at the
rate of about three per day. For the most part, I think we shred them. And then we spin around 180 degrees and make a home, after
having just shredded an
aerospace class home sized structure. If you were an
extraterrestrial looking down on this behavior, you'd
wonder whether this species has all its marbles in place or not. (evocative classical music) People have asked me
whether it crashed here, and I simply restored the wreck. That's an odd thing to hear. It's completely impractical. Next time you're in a jetliner, close your eyes for a moment, in your mind, remove all the seats
and all the other people and then open your eyes with that vision
and consider the expanse
of the living room. It's a good environment, it really is. (birds chirping)
Comments
Fantastic idea! I've never thought about living in an airplane before!
I thought this was going to be some sort of luxury apartment conversion. Alas
Now thats what i call a private jet
2019: I live in a plane 2051: I live in the old Area 51 laboratory
All he needs now is a retired air hostess
Bro you got yourself a free 727 simulator!
Friend: I live in 21 president street This guy: I live in plane 1404
This would actually be really dope if he put up wood panels on the walls and just made it overall more homey, really cool idea!
If its a United Airline plane, you'll be kicked out of your own home
How tf did they get the airplane in the woods without a scratch
My question is how did he get the plane there
Kelly: Makes video about this plane YouTube Algorithm: Your time has come
if it were an emirates plane he would be lucky as HELL.
I'd rather live in one of those homes built out of Cargo Containers. At least those had been refurbished to LOOK comfortable.
Now imagine how epic it would be if he made the cockpit a flight simulator
I was expecting to see a remodeled interior, but no it's just stripped of a bunch of seats and carpet.
Living in an airplane would be awesome. Although I would make sure the front of the plane is facing a really nice view
I thought it would've been remodeled in the inside to look luxurious like some woman did with a bank.
It came for recommendation right after i saw Kelly's new video to his tour to this airplane✈️✈️