And your instructor wasn’t wrong. Technically speaking a helicopter should Not be able to fly due to physics. But then again a bumble bee 🐝 laughing at physics is a pretty good example too 🤣
@@joserafaelgarciamorales8724 An aircraft will produce thrust by pulling air into the props, or by pushing high-velocity air out of jet turbine engines. They make use of fixed wings to generate high and low-pressure regions once the craft has enough forward velocity, the high pressure under the wings will push the wings up into the low pressure above it Helicopters ignore all of that by moving the wings ( the blades) at such a high rate of velocity that they essentially act as a fan. Adjusting the angle of the blades will either increase or decrease lift based on the blade's angle of attack. Changing the angle of attack in a particular direction will cause the lift to shift in such a way that the helicopter will move in that direction. This is a _very_ summarized version of how these things work, and a _lot_ more physics goes into it than I can convey.
Cool theme song too even when I fly an helicopter in microsoft flight simulator that song comes in my mind which of course I do have the airwolf in the game too
hey stig, i haven't been able to follow your shifts lately due to the fact that my ATPL CLASSES JUST STARTED!!!!!, it has only been a couple of weeks and i can tell you that half of the things I´ve heard so far had previously been mentioned by you in your adventures, thank you so much for your contribution to my aviation career that has only just started, i will try to keep up with you as much as i can!
Keep up with the good studies, I’m wishing you nothing but success in your flying career my friend. And don’t worry about watching the videos, you watch it when you have time. You focus on your flying.
Hello Stig, thank you for the first part of your video, i reconize 3 famous hélicos of my young tv series. Magnum, Riptide and Airwolf. And the other part it's always a pleasure. The alfa Roméo seams like a 2000 gt redesigned. Also i knew Zetor, he make a very goods videos. Encore une excellente vidéo Monsieur Stig!
Oh, hey, there's something I can help with, thanks to my chemistry background! I looked up the SDS for RXSOL 27, and found that there are four active ingredients: The first two are types of alcohols that will remain stable at the high temperatures and pressures of the inside of a turbine. So you'll get the cleaning action of rubbing alcohol, but it'll actually survive long enough to do it. Their molecular chains are long enough that they also won't be able to interact much with the metals inside the turbine. Unlike how rubbing alcohol and methanol (tiny chains) can damage titanium or aluminum at high temperatures and pressures. One of them has such a long chain that it even acts as a minor lubricant. The other two are special detergents that, when combined, not only act as a cleaning solution, but they form an anti-corrosion coating for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They have an oily feel, and are brownish-yellow. So that's probably what got on your fingers! All ingredients are readily biodegradable, so dumping a few gallons out the back of a turbine won't be terrible for the environment, but you shouldn't drink it!
Thank you Stig, for showing such beautiful planes! Hopefully they finish the terminals, so you and I can both be happy lol. I never heard of or seen an engine wash, thanks for sharing! I'd love to see a whole plane wash one day, maybe you will film that for us to see how entire airplanes get washed. Energize that Fadex Stig hehe. I love the party lights so much! But Stig, doesn't the APU, or the main engines recharge the emergency battery? Stig sits their all casual, and says to the engine, "Its nice to meet you, I love how you spin for me." Stig my favorite break rider woohoo!
Thank you so much, Stig for everything you bring to us AV Geeks. I’ve learned so much, enjoy your co tent, and jumped when you yelled BOO! LOL. Just for that, here’s another ghost story. Year & a half ago, a long time, dear friend & brother firefighter passed away unexpectedly. He had half a century of firefighting experience and, like you, happily passed on his knowledge to other generations. He liked to prank and trick his friends and he’d get me every time. Jim had been gone a few weeks when this happened. We get popcorn kernels in a jar and pop em in the microwave. I watched Bruce set the popcorn jar on the counter as he got out the popper. We turned to get the popcorn jar and it was gone! Doubting that we even got it out, we went through the kitchen opening every cabinet door. Looked in the pantry - nothing. Looked through the cabinets again, turned to look at the counter….and there it was. I looked up and said; “STOP IT, JIM!” Speaking of pranks - ask Kevin sometime about a prank I pulled on someone at LAX. You will LOL! Thank you, take care and be safe.
@11:36 It says on the plaque that it is an RM5A jet engine built by Trollhättan/Volvo flygmotor on a license from Rolls Royce ltd. RR designated them Rolls-Royce Avon. In Sweden the engine was used on the Saab A32 Lansen fighter jet. I think Trollhättan flygmotor later became Volvo Aero which now is part of GKN Aerospace. Trollhättan is of course a small city in Western Sweden. Saab cars were made in Trollhättan.
Ah you beat me to it! Noticed the Trollhättan text immediately. Been up close to the A32 many times now. Thats another story though. Interesting to see a RM5 at this place. Wonder how it ended there...
@@jemakrolyes it would be interesting to know how this engine ended up at Compton. There is an aviation museum at Paso Robles Municipal Airport in California. They apparently have a Lansen (and a Draken) on display, but it is the J32 version. Could still be a connection.
Once again, I love your background music. It creates the perfect vibe. I’m guilty of falling asleep to it numerous times. Great video as always, my friend.
Hey what a great introduction. 😮Hey what a great outer deduction. 😅😅 I stuck with it . I wanted to hear it all. but ,Hey I'm always glad to hear you on the air. be safe at work brother.😊
I love your advocacy for different roles in aviation. I've been in love with the field ever since I watched Air Crash Investigation episodes on my parents TV as a teenager. I'm a software developer and not in a situation where I'm able to retrain and move careers/industry sadly.
To be honest with you you actually are qualified to transition into Aviation, although it might be not directly involved with aircraft itself but you can be directly involved in a corporate sense. Airlines are always hiring and looking for individuals like yourself with your particular set of skills
I also really like military aviation Mr. Stig, my favorite helicopters are (Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk), (Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne) even though they are deactivated prototypes they are simply beautiful 😍😍. Thank you for showing us this beautiful event. 9:52 my god, Humvee is one of my favorite vehicles, especially the M1025, M1097, M1114, M1123 ❤.
Thanks for another "day at the office " I'll watch in the morning. (EST), Ohio time. Good night sir.🤙🤙. F-104 Starfighter had a tire in the engine compartment. I didn't notice it the first time. 😂😂
Well done Stig! You do an amazing job in explaining your job and helping others see all different aspects of it. Your encouraging words, technical teaching, and humor make you a joy to watch every time. Your cover photo of the video of you waiting for the airplane taxiing into the gate is a fantastic symbol of your profession... You represent the 1000's of people whose face is rarely seen who care for the complex airplanes of the industry and treat them like your own children. Thanks for what you do!! Later!
Fresh vids make me happy :D Thanks stig! Looking at getting into aircraft maintenance as a former automotive mechanic, look like so much fun! (Post military so I think the stress is right up my alley)
Hey Stig 😊 Beautiful misty sunrise photos!! So nice to once again hear your never-ending enthusiasm for aviation and life!! I love your videos - your detailed explanations with great storytelling!!
Good day Stig I hope you are enjoying your time off. I am a huge aviation fan and really like watching your adventures. I love how you explain stuff. I know you cant tell all but you keep it interesting. My addiction to aviation started in San Diego, CA Lindberg Field. Back in the day you could watch the planes take off and land in the parking lot behind the approach / take off. You could get so close the planes. If I had to do it all over again being an aircraft mechanic would be high on the list. Stig, I frequent the March Field air museum and you can get really up and close to these aircraft on display. There is a KC-10 tanker there now, very happy to see this happen. I was wondering if you could do a segment or explain on how the main landing gear attaches to the wing spar. I look at and can get just as close as you do at work, but can't see how it attaches. Also the top of the main gear goes right to the top of the inner wing box. How does this little space support such a heavy weight and landing abuse. Thank you Ryan
I will definitely do my best to show the main landing gear and try to explain that in future videos Ryan. My apologies on a late response I’m trying to catch up with the comments
@@StigAviation Awesome Stig, Thank you. 777 300 would be fine. Also, you have probably already mentioned this but how aircraft do you service in one typical shift? Thank you, Ryan Tyro
Thanks Stig for tonite’s video and for taking us to Compton airport to see all the cool old aircraft. I had the same thought when you spoke about The Jetson’s. I actually believed it would have happened by now. I’m liking the new part of airport you are working at beautiful wide open views.👻
1:29:08 😢😢 ohh come on!!! You can’t do that! weeks without watching what you do is going to hard!!!! We neee some stig videos!!! But enjoy your vacations you do deserve them!! Hardest American employee 👌👌👌👌
Cargo really never disappoints! 55:15 Totem Automobili GT Super (Alfa Romeo Guilia GTA Restomod) Made in Venezia, Italy. 2.8L twin-turbo V6 pushing 600HP, 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, with an all carbon-fiber body. 55:55 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, the first mid-engined Ferrari to be designed, complete with V-12 engine. This one was especially challenging to pin down as all of the Ferraris from that era begin to look the same, but the "3 pack" tail lights are unique and it appears this model is one of the only models of Ferrari to ever feature six round tail lights. Model looks to be confirmed by the upside-down license plate sitting in the passenger footwell at 57:18 56:13 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal. Cheated a little with the auction house plate still on the rear, sold for $134,400 at the Monterey Jet Center 2024 auction. Painted in "Oro Metallizzato" 826 Metallic Gold. 57:41 Vanderhall Motor Works Brawley GTS. All electric off-road-only toy, GTS model starts at just under $50,000.
Thank you for the kind words! And I do apologize on some of the delays, I do hate when that happens. Sometimes I take very personal responsibility for it but most times it’s just out of my hands. Thank you so much for being here and watching
Speaking of restored aircraft. If you’re ever in JFK. You should check out the old Lockheed Constellation behind the TWA building. If I’m not mistaken it was flown to JFK and now it’s the bar behind the TWA building.
@@HyenaEmpyema happiness is a state of mind. Not a physical state. You have to clear your mind of distractions so you can focus on your soul. Soul .. mind.. body … in that order. The rest is easy. Just wake up and move forward
On your last brake ride Stig, I heard a call sign I haven't heard in years "ABEX 403 heavy". I know the name on the livery has changed but ABXAir..... or Airborne Express 403 Heavy would have been a 767-200 flight coming from a KILN LST 2000-2003
Good Morning Stig, On Monday 28th October it was a pleasure to welcome flight AA7 from DFW to BNE, Brisbane Australia a 15 hr flight, A wonderful occasion. Thank you Phil Stubbs Laidley Queensland.
My Dad flew the T-33 in the Air Force back in the 50's, along with the T-28, T-34, and B-47. He liked the T-28 the best, mostly because of its superior acrobatic and handling characteristics compared to the others mentioned. Cool video, love the Helis.
@StigAviation I could go on for hours about his stories. Some were life or death, running out of fuel on final, diversion air fields with the runway lights off, B47 bathroom was a 5 gal bucket, etc....LoL. Have a great day! Love your videos.
I love those cars, without all that electronic crap that makes 'modern' cars such ugly, disgraceful clutter on the roads. Thanks for all you do, I'm an aviation/aerospace guy, and thanks for the cars, real cars, for real drivers. Roads today are full of operators, maybe one in twenty could be credibly called a driver. You rock, Stig!
I totally goofed, I did watch Airwolf and I completely forgot about it 😅. Come on for crying out loud I mentioned the Jetsons, of course I watch TV when I was a kid
10:15 I can definitely say that I’ve driven plenty of these shitty humvees in my 6 years in the military, and they are not comfortable at all. My last time in one, the terrain had been eaten up by the rain so there was hella bumpy roads on our make shift base out on the field. When we were the only ones left on the field, we’d take that humvee and speed through the bumps 😂 it had us straight up flying in our seats. We all hit our heads on the top of it. A helmet was always worn cuz there is literally nothing keeping you safe in one. Good times!
Another great Stig Shift episode! The Compton 100 was interesting to see, as were the beautiful cars, especially that teal-blue Alfa Romeo! I'm a few days behind in watching this episode, so I hope that you are enjoying your well-deserved time off! Later! 🤙😃
Question at 37:10 of the video what is the round tube at the very back of the engine exhaust cone that looks like some kind of ejector nozzle. Is that a breather pipe? Interesting difference in helicopter turboshaft engines the starter drives the N1/Ng compressor and gear train and in large commercial airplane turbofans I believe the starter drives the N2 system!
Hi Stig. I think the first engine that you looked at May possibly be a Saab. On the serial number plate, it reads Trollhattan Sverige which is where Saab had their headquarters and manufacturing facility. I’m only guessing but the motor may be from a Saab Viggen aircraft. Fantastic video, I loved every minute of it. Thanks Stig.
Just done a little more research. The motor is from a Saab 32 Lansen and is a derivative of the Rolls Royce Avon engine built under license be Saab Aero
Stig, I noticed alot of the cars being transported have the windows rolled down, seems a bit odd. Do you know why they do that ? Love every minute of all your videos, keep em coming !!
@@Aerospace_EdC from what I’ve been told, they leave the windows down to prevent locking themselves out of the vehicle. Because when these vehicles are being transported the batteries are disconnected.
@@StigAviation Ahh makes perfect sense, cool. I also seen quite a few videos from Zeto r's channel including the engine wash video, pretty cool process.
The director of airport operations for St. Louis Lambert International Airport recently came and spoke to students at my university, definitely loads of interesting stuff in airport ops like you said!
22:36 keeping an eye out for this. My career in software development is at risk due to company instability and financial stress, and there is an international airport within a 20-minute commute from my home. Back in 2015, I was trying to get into the Air Force, specifically wanting to get into aeronautics. Ended up getting rejected due to medical reasons, but the passion and nerd itch have always been there. While I hope I don't lose my job, I wouldn't be opposed to getting into your field of work
Well, as I said, Aviation is a very big open door, so many vast opportunities here. I encourage you to do some research and ask questions. I guarantee you you will find a job that you enjoy in this industry
The A330? with the vertical green stripes is from Condor, a German Charter Company. I didn't know they flew into LAX. I worked for them a short while in SEA as a Customer Service Agent (check-in).
Do I remember right that some wide-bodies actually have the bins that are pushed to the top from bottom. A350? 777? Must be one of the airline options that they can order. Those LED strips are nice, cozy. Btw, already booked looking forward to my flight with AA out of ABQ via DFW. 🎉
Gate is a rather hasardous area. Probably you`ve already talked this out, but if not - what are the rules for walking around? are there some marks on the ground not to cross for pedestrian workers?
I have talked about this many times, and yes, it is a hazardous area, but we are allowed to walk around the aircraft and inspect it. It’s part of our job description. Now when the engine is running, that’s where the dangerous part is. And I have made a dedicated video about talking how far away to stand from a running engine.
Stig.. kind of surprised you’re allowed to do the Comp Wash on the ramp and not required to collect the excess wash fluid…especially in California. Also, speaking of Airbus cabin lights.. I don’t recall the test, or why we did it but the lights and speakers go through a test that turns the cabin into a disco tech.
Yesss! Dinner just arrived here on the east coast, perfect evening entertainment - once again living vicariously through you Stig. 👍 Oh I told my AA captain friend (we are over here at IAD) to keep an eye out for you at LAX and say hi - just recently got 321 NEO rating, flying some really cool routes. Thanks for giving the UH-1 some love, my dad flew them USAF rescue in Vietnam, DFC, a few Purple Hearts, and MANY stories. That bird is the only reason I’m here typing this. Chinook is the “nice” nickname, $h1th00k is the one pax used to call it lol, the driveshaft indeed made it unbearably noisy. Cool to see you at an airshow / GA event, that’s my only aviation contact these days working with the warbirds. Also first biplane isn’t an experimental (well, technically it was once production) it’s a Pitts Special S1S looks like a clipped-wing though for higher performance with other mods (probably ailerons for higher roll-rate.) The second biplane is the iconic Stearman / PT-17. Probably the first biplane I was ever in as a kid, scared the hell out of me (mostly because I was in front of the pilot 🤷🏻♂️!)
do they do special patrols for FOD next to the closed gates ? Even with tall fences, it seems super dangerous to run the jackhammer and have one tiny pebble fly over and ruin a $8 million engine. Or a wind gust pick up and blow a bunch of FOD over the fence. Love your positivity, thanks for keeping the videos coming!
My first flight instructor (many years ago now) told me "Airplanes fly, helicopters beat the air into submission". Thanks for the adventure!
And your instructor wasn’t wrong. Technically speaking a helicopter should Not be able to fly due to physics. But then again a bumble bee 🐝 laughing at physics is a pretty good example too 🤣
Hello can you explain the difference between the two of them 🛩️🚁
@@joserafaelgarciamorales8724 An aircraft will produce thrust by pulling air into the props, or by pushing high-velocity air out of jet turbine engines. They make use of fixed wings to generate high and low-pressure regions once the craft has enough forward velocity, the high pressure under the wings will push the wings up into the low pressure above it
Helicopters ignore all of that by moving the wings ( the blades) at such a high rate of velocity that they essentially act as a fan. Adjusting the angle of the blades will either increase or decrease lift based on the blade's angle of attack. Changing the angle of attack in a particular direction will cause the lift to shift in such a way that the helicopter will move in that direction.
This is a _very_ summarized version of how these things work, and a _lot_ more physics goes into it than I can convey.
25,000 parts flying in formation!!
@@StigAviation I'm 15 yo. I want to become an airplane mechanic and I study a lot of things from you. Thanks you so much❤
The fog transported Stig to another dimension, Compton
@@Glegh fitting on Halloween, wouldn’t you say🎃.
Bwaha😂
AHAHAHA 5:41: *sniff sniff* Smells like airplane!
This has to be my favorite quote from this channel by a long shot.
😅😂😂🤣🤣 just me being a goofball
Love the clases and the humor... best aviation channel.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for your generosity and support. I appreciate you 🤗
I love the way the youtube subtitles always say [Music] when it's nothing but engine sound. Probably the most accurate thing youtube does!!! 🤣🤣
Most definitely accurate. Because it is music 🎶
It truly truly is!!
The black and white is a bell 222 the airwolf awesome helicopter and even the show was awesome. 😊 nice show you attended 😊 thanks stig
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The Airwolf theme song started playing in my head the minute I saw it! Teleported me right back to the 80's 😄
Cool theme song too even when I fly an helicopter in microsoft flight simulator that song comes in my mind which of course I do have the airwolf in the game too
hey stig, i haven't been able to follow your shifts lately due to the fact that my ATPL CLASSES JUST STARTED!!!!!, it has only been a couple of weeks and i can tell you that half of the things I´ve heard so far had previously been mentioned by you in your adventures, thank you so much for your contribution to my aviation career that has only just started, i will try to keep up with you as much as i can!
Keep up with the good studies, I’m wishing you nothing but success in your flying career my friend. And don’t worry about watching the videos, you watch it when you have time. You focus on your flying.
Hello Stig, thank you for the first part of your video, i reconize 3 famous hélicos of my young tv series. Magnum, Riptide and Airwolf.
And the other part it's always a pleasure. The alfa Roméo seams like a 2000 gt redesigned.
Also i knew Zetor, he make a very goods videos.
Encore une excellente vidéo Monsieur Stig!
Thank you very much Arturo I appreciate that and Zeto is definitely one of the best guys
Oh, hey, there's something I can help with, thanks to my chemistry background! I looked up the SDS for RXSOL 27, and found that there are four active ingredients:
The first two are types of alcohols that will remain stable at the high temperatures and pressures of the inside of a turbine. So you'll get the cleaning action of rubbing alcohol, but it'll actually survive long enough to do it. Their molecular chains are long enough that they also won't be able to interact much with the metals inside the turbine. Unlike how rubbing alcohol and methanol (tiny chains) can damage titanium or aluminum at high temperatures and pressures. One of them has such a long chain that it even acts as a minor lubricant.
The other two are special detergents that, when combined, not only act as a cleaning solution, but they form an anti-corrosion coating for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They have an oily feel, and are brownish-yellow. So that's probably what got on your fingers!
All ingredients are readily biodegradable, so dumping a few gallons out the back of a turbine won't be terrible for the environment, but you shouldn't drink it!
Absolutely fantastic information. Thank you so much for taking the time and giving us all your knowledge on this topic. Much appreciated
Straight outta Compton, a crazy mutha------ named Stig! (Sorry, couldn't resist!) :)
🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Stig, for showing such beautiful planes! Hopefully they finish the terminals, so you and I can both be happy lol. I never heard of or seen an engine wash, thanks for sharing! I'd love to see a whole plane wash one day, maybe you will film that for us to see how entire airplanes get washed. Energize that Fadex Stig hehe. I love the party lights so much! But Stig, doesn't the APU, or the main engines recharge the emergency battery? Stig sits their all casual, and says to the engine, "Its nice to meet you, I love how you spin for me." Stig my favorite break rider woohoo!
Thank you so much, always appreciate your lovely comments and support
Thank you so much, Stig for everything you bring to us AV Geeks. I’ve learned so much, enjoy your co tent, and jumped when you yelled BOO! LOL. Just for that, here’s another ghost story. Year & a half ago, a long time, dear friend & brother firefighter passed away unexpectedly. He had half a century of firefighting experience and, like you, happily passed on his knowledge to other generations. He liked to prank and trick his friends and he’d get me every time. Jim had been gone a few weeks when this happened. We get popcorn kernels in a jar and pop em in the microwave. I watched Bruce set the popcorn jar on the counter as he got out the popper. We turned to get the popcorn jar and it was gone! Doubting that we even got it out, we went through the kitchen opening every cabinet door. Looked in the pantry - nothing. Looked through the cabinets again, turned to look at the counter….and there it was. I looked up and said; “STOP IT, JIM!” Speaking of pranks - ask Kevin sometime about a prank I pulled on someone at LAX. You will LOL! Thank you, take care and be safe.
That was a great ghost story. Thanks for sharing.
Stig thanks a bunch, sir. I'm about to go to bed. Broadcasting this on my TV tucked in and watching.
It's great isn't it. ??😊😊
SAME HERE...On my fone in bed 😊
Did mommy tuck ya in?🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad you are enjoying the show. Sleep well. And sorry for the late response. Trying to keep up with the comments
@11:36 It says on the plaque that it is an RM5A jet engine built by Trollhättan/Volvo flygmotor on a license from Rolls Royce ltd. RR designated them Rolls-Royce Avon.
In Sweden the engine was used on the Saab A32 Lansen fighter jet. I think Trollhättan flygmotor later became Volvo Aero which now is part of GKN Aerospace.
Trollhättan is of course a small city in Western Sweden. Saab cars were made in Trollhättan.
Engine was built in the 1950-60s.
Absolutely phenomenal, thank you so much for this incredible information my friend
Ah you beat me to it! Noticed the Trollhättan text immediately. Been up close to the A32 many times now. Thats another story though. Interesting to see a RM5 at this place. Wonder how it ended there...
@@jemakrolyes it would be interesting to know how this engine ended up at Compton. There is an aviation museum at Paso Robles Municipal Airport in California. They apparently have a Lansen (and a Draken) on display, but it is the J32 version. Could still be a connection.
Once again, I love your background music. It creates the perfect vibe. I’m guilty of falling asleep to it numerous times.
Great video as always, my friend.
Thanks, glad you enjoy the music. 🎧
Great video Stig i love the longer show's have a great weekend and enjoy your mini vacation nice 💪💪💪👍👍🤠😎😎!!!!
Thank you very much Tim
Hey what a great introduction. 😮Hey what a great outer deduction. 😅😅 I stuck with it . I wanted to hear it all. but ,Hey I'm always glad to hear you on the air. be safe at work brother.😊
Glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you sticking with it.
I love your advocacy for different roles in aviation. I've been in love with the field ever since I watched Air Crash Investigation episodes on my parents TV as a teenager. I'm a software developer and not in a situation where I'm able to retrain and move careers/industry sadly.
To be honest with you you actually are qualified to transition into Aviation, although it might be not directly involved with aircraft itself but you can be directly involved in a corporate sense. Airlines are always hiring and looking for individuals like yourself with your particular set of skills
I also really like military aviation Mr. Stig, my favorite helicopters are (Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk), (Lockheed AH-56 Cheyenne) even though they are deactivated prototypes they are simply beautiful 😍😍. Thank you for showing us this beautiful event.
9:52 my god, Humvee is one of my favorite vehicles, especially the M1025, M1097, M1114, M1123 ❤.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that segment of the video
This is a cool video or Air show. You seem so cool. I wish I was there. Just beautiful 🙏❤️
Thanks, I appreciate that!
You're very welcome BLACK MASK 😷 stay blessed and keep educating. You are funny with you ownself. Peace Love Harmony 🙏❤️
Thanks for another "day at the office " I'll watch in the morning. (EST), Ohio time. Good night sir.🤙🤙. F-104 Starfighter had a tire in the engine compartment. I didn't notice it the first time. 😂😂
Good night and sleep well. Watch when you have time
Well done Stig! You do an amazing job in explaining your job and helping others see all different aspects of it. Your encouraging words, technical teaching, and humor make you a joy to watch every time. Your cover photo of the video of you waiting for the airplane taxiing into the gate is a fantastic symbol of your profession... You represent the 1000's of people whose face is rarely seen who care for the complex airplanes of the industry and treat them like your own children. Thanks for what you do!! Later!
Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot to me. I’m happy I can share my love of aviation with you and all here.
Annnnndddd thank you as always stig. Greetzi from Switzerland. Loved the video ❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it, greetings from the States my friend!
54:30 what a cool livery. I love that greenish turquoise color.
I enjoyed it too
Fresh vids make me happy :D Thanks stig! Looking at getting into aircraft maintenance as a former automotive mechanic, look like so much fun! (Post military so I think the stress is right up my alley)
I’m glad you enjoyed it. My apologies on the late response
I subscribed because I like when you’re on your soapbox. You’re a good guy. Keep being you.
@@michaelclaire9086 thank you for being here Michael. I appreciate your time and effort to talk to me.
I love that the old extinguisher carts with the big wheels are still around
Got to love the Flying Kangaroo getting a photo op in😁
They kept the design exactly the same on those old fire extinguishers. They are pretty cool.
Hey Stig 😊 Beautiful misty sunrise photos!! So nice to once again hear your never-ending enthusiasm for aviation and life!!
I love your videos - your detailed explanations with great storytelling!!
Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate you
@ You’re welcome man - you earnt it 🏆🏆
Yessssss. Oh boy. Another one lovely pushing em out nice and quick love it. Keep em coming stig.
Thank you Ronald
Love the Stig Shifts! Thanks for taking us along! Enjoy your time off!
Glad you are enjoying the show and thanks for watching!
Yay!!!! Driving home and what comes on?! Stigs video! What better to listen to while driving home?! Love it!!
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@ it’s always an adventure listening to the videos. I always catch something I didn’t before during the story posts.
Hello from Switzerland... I watch all your videos like a series that I can't miss. Soon 100K. Keep it up, thanks
Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate it 😊
Good day Stig
I hope you are enjoying your time off. I am a huge aviation fan and really like watching your adventures. I love how you explain stuff. I know you cant tell all but you keep it interesting. My addiction to aviation started in San Diego, CA Lindberg Field. Back in the day you could watch the planes take off and land in the parking lot behind the approach / take off. You could get so close the planes. If I had to do it all over again being an aircraft mechanic would be high on the list.
Stig, I frequent the March Field air museum and you can get really up and close to these aircraft on display. There is a KC-10 tanker there now, very happy to see this happen. I was wondering if you could do a segment or explain on how the main landing gear attaches to the wing spar. I look at and can get just as close as you do at work, but can't see how it attaches. Also the top of the main gear goes right to the top of the inner wing box. How does this little space support such a heavy weight and landing abuse.
Thank you
Ryan
I will definitely do my best to show the main landing gear and try to explain that in future videos Ryan. My apologies on a late response I’m trying to catch up with the comments
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Awesome Stig, Thank you. 777 300 would be fine. Also, you have probably already mentioned this but how aircraft do you service in one typical shift?
Thank you,
Ryan Tyro
@@ryanthggygh7716 you have to watch my videos for that. You’ll see what I do on a daily basis
Thanks Stig for tonite’s video and for taking us to Compton airport to see all the cool old aircraft. I had the same thought when you spoke about The Jetson’s. I actually believed it would have happened by now.
I’m liking the new part of airport you are working at beautiful wide open views.👻
It was definitely a fun experience, and yes the end gates are absolutely great
Long time...been crazy busy...another great video...flying from BOS-LAS Christmas 🎄 week. From your P&W Friend.
Glad you enjoyed it, I hope you have a safe and fun flight!
@@StigAviation flying on the A321 Neo
Fantastic content Stig!
Very enjoyable.
Many thanks!
Thank you Stig for another great adventure. Nice to see places like Compton which I'll never see.
I try to show you all the cool things that I find!
Also just subscribed to zero! The wife is enjoying your content very much! 😊
Thanks so much for the support. Glad you and wife is enjoying the videos! Thank you Doug and mrs. Doug
1:29:08 😢😢 ohh come on!!! You can’t do that! weeks without watching what you do is going to hard!!!! We neee some stig videos!!! But enjoy your vacations you do deserve them!! Hardest American employee 👌👌👌👌
Thank you so much for the kind words. But even I need a break
Hi dear friend. What a wonderful detour from the usual days at the "office". Hopefully you had a lot of fun. Have a nice day.
It was an absolutely great adventure Carlos and I very much enjoyed. Sharing this with everyone here.
shoutout from Boeing Everett, love your vids. keep up the good work!! 💪🏼
Keep up the great work. Love all my people at Boeing.
Thankyou for making these videos they’re becoming part of my nightly routine 😝
Thank you so much for being here Casey
Thanks for this. Compton, who knew? Love history. I know I’m getting old when 100 years ago doesn’t seem like such a stretch. ;).
It does go by fast, doesn't it?
Cargo really never disappoints!
55:15 Totem Automobili GT Super (Alfa Romeo Guilia GTA Restomod) Made in Venezia, Italy. 2.8L twin-turbo V6 pushing 600HP, 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, with an all carbon-fiber body.
55:55 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, the first mid-engined Ferrari to be designed, complete with V-12 engine. This one was especially challenging to pin down as all of the Ferraris from that era begin to look the same, but the "3 pack" tail lights are unique and it appears this model is one of the only models of Ferrari to ever feature six round tail lights. Model looks to be confirmed by the upside-down license plate sitting in the passenger footwell at 57:18
56:13 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal. Cheated a little with the auction house plate still on the rear, sold for $134,400 at the Monterey Jet Center 2024 auction. Painted in "Oro Metallizzato" 826 Metallic Gold.
57:41 Vanderhall Motor Works Brawley GTS. All electric off-road-only toy, GTS model starts at just under $50,000.
Absolutely incredible, thank you so much for this information. You’re awesome 👏
You are living the life big Stig! Thanks for sharing.
@@boatingcharlie1 I wouldn’t call it big. I’m just living my life that I enjoy. Every day I wake up is blessing.
Your dedication almost makes me want to try and get somewhere on time flying American! Love your dedication and love for your craft
Thank you for the kind words! And I do apologize on some of the delays, I do hate when that happens. Sometimes I take very personal responsibility for it but most times it’s just out of my hands. Thank you so much for being here and watching
Your vids are always good mate 😊.
Thank you so much Kevin
And I always look forward to learning more with your videos, Stig.
Glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching.
Let’s freaking goooooo, another Stig adventure, Fridays just keep getting better
Let’s Go 🤙🤙🤙
30:30 Loveley MD11. Thanks for catching this!
My pleasure. That thing takes off like a rocket
@@StigAviation Yeah. If it is (almost) empty it could reach climb rates above 7000fpm! :D
Speaking of restored aircraft. If you’re ever in JFK. You should check out the old Lockheed Constellation behind the TWA building. If I’m not mistaken it was flown to JFK and now it’s the bar behind the TWA building.
I will most definitely check it out when I’m in JFK
Hopefully AA supports you and recognizes you are great positive PR for the company
I hope so too. Thank you for your kind words and support
The black and white whirly bird was Airwolf, a Bell 222. You've got to know Airwolf, surely 😊. Great stuff, as always 👍 👍
You got it. That’s the one
Thanks Stig, had a bad day, you made me feel better
Glad I could help. Smile. Life is good my friend
I have a chronic negative attitude and watching Stig helps remind me that there are positive ways to view most things.
@@HyenaEmpyema happiness is a state of mind. Not a physical state. You have to clear your mind of distractions so you can focus on your soul. Soul .. mind.. body … in that order. The rest is easy. Just wake up and move forward
On your last brake ride Stig, I heard a call sign I haven't heard in years "ABEX 403 heavy". I know the name on the livery has changed but ABXAir..... or Airborne Express 403 Heavy would have been a 767-200 flight coming from a KILN LST 2000-2003
That’s the one. I’m glad you spotted it.
Happy Halloween Stiggy from London. Absolutely loving the new videos.
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the videos from London
Thi gentleman brightens my day with every video
🤗 thank you for being here. Glad I made you smile
Perfect, just at home from the afternoon shift in the refinery and a new stig shift is online😃
Enjoy!
Good Morning Stig, On Monday 28th October it was a pleasure to welcome flight AA7 from DFW to BNE, Brisbane Australia a 15 hr flight, A wonderful occasion. Thank you Phil Stubbs Laidley Queensland.
That’s fantastic. Glad you had a good flight
Thanks for another video Stig! Grateful.... 😍
My pleasure!
Oh boy, time to enjoy another weekly dose of aviation. Stig treating us good this week.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I hope you find it informative.
you know Stig, on those old non flying aircraft, most of those scratches and dents will buff
right out. Enjoyed SS# 47,
Like I said in the video, I wish I had the money and the time and the hanger to actually make these things airworthy
My Dad flew the T-33 in the Air Force back in the 50's, along with the T-28, T-34, and B-47. He liked the T-28 the best, mostly because of its superior acrobatic and handling characteristics compared to the others mentioned. Cool video, love the Helis.
That’s absolutely incredible. I bet he’s got some great stories about his adventures
@StigAviation I could go on for hours about his stories. Some were life or death, running out of fuel on final, diversion air fields with the runway lights off, B47 bathroom was a 5 gal bucket, etc....LoL. Have a great day! Love your videos.
Airwolf!!! that was the mock-up bell 222 they used in the 80's tv show Airwolf!!! What a find!!!!!! One of my favorite shows when I was a kid!!!
Definitely a rare moment. I can’t believe I missed it myself
I love those cars, without all that electronic crap that makes 'modern' cars such ugly, disgraceful clutter on the roads. Thanks for all you do, I'm an aviation/aerospace guy, and thanks for the cars, real cars, for real drivers. Roads today are full of operators, maybe one in twenty could be credibly called a driver. You rock, Stig!
Oh man I completely understand you, if it was up to me I would love to take a beautiful 65 shelby fastback or a beautiful Porsche 911 air cooled.
8:15 bro, did you not watch TV as a kid? 😅 That’s AirWolf! 55:13 cargo is back baby!
I totally goofed, I did watch Airwolf and I completely forgot about it 😅. Come on for crying out loud I mentioned the Jetsons, of course I watch TV when I was a kid
10:15 I can definitely say that I’ve driven plenty of these shitty humvees in my 6 years in the military, and they are not comfortable at all. My last time in one, the terrain had been eaten up by the rain so there was hella bumpy roads on our make shift base out on the field. When we were the only ones left on the field, we’d take that humvee and speed through the bumps 😂 it had us straight up flying in our seats. We all hit our heads on the top of it. A helmet was always worn cuz there is literally nothing keeping you safe in one. Good times!
Loved this video, Stig. Thanks again and God bless, take care.
I can totally imagine, and thank you so much for your service Tony. I appreciate you my friend.
Another great Stig Shift episode! The Compton 100 was interesting to see, as were the beautiful cars, especially that teal-blue Alfa Romeo! I'm a few days behind in watching this episode, so I hope that you are enjoying your well-deserved time off! Later! 🤙😃
I'm glad you liked the cars. I've been enjoying a bit of time off too!
28:25 It's a Boeing Stearman Model 75. A trainer for the US Navy and Air Force.
Thank you for the info. Much appreciated
That would be some real "switching to guns"
Seriously real 🤣
Question at 37:10 of the video what is the round tube at the very back of the engine exhaust cone that looks like some kind of ejector nozzle. Is that a breather pipe? Interesting difference in helicopter turboshaft engines the starter drives the N1/Ng compressor and gear train and in large commercial airplane turbofans I believe the starter drives the N2 system!
That’s called a center vent tube. It’s there to exhaust excess oil gases from the gearbox and bearings
Thank you again Sir! ✈️✈️
My pleasure
Top man stig love this channel !
@@leehutchinson6219 thank you 🙏
From the Son of a late former RAF and British Airways Engineer Manchester UK keep up the good work Excellent videos.
Many thanks sir.
@@StigAviation No problem keep the videos coming.
Thanky for showing the emergency light, Stig. I always thought that the light strips would be default configuration
Glad I was able to show you. It’s a slightly different configuration but does pretty much the same job
Hi Stig. I think the first engine that you looked at May possibly be a Saab. On the serial number plate, it reads Trollhattan Sverige which is where Saab had their headquarters and manufacturing facility. I’m only guessing but the motor may be from a Saab Viggen aircraft. Fantastic video, I loved every minute of it. Thanks Stig.
Just done a little more research. The motor is from a Saab 32 Lansen and is a derivative of the Rolls Royce Avon engine built under license be Saab Aero
See my reply below (sort by newest). It's an RM5A engine built be Trollhättan/Sverige/Volvo flygmotor to be used in Saab Lansen.
@@ThunderboltDragon ahh ok. I hadn’t read all of the comments. Many thanks for your reply
Thank you so much for this wonderful information, you guys are awesome
Have an awesome holiday Stig and family!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it
Stig, I noticed alot of the cars being transported have the windows rolled down, seems a bit odd. Do you know why they do that ? Love every minute of all your videos, keep em coming !!
@@Aerospace_EdC from what I’ve been told, they leave the windows down to prevent locking themselves out of the vehicle. Because when these vehicles are being transported the batteries are disconnected.
@@StigAviation Ahh makes perfect sense, cool. I also seen quite a few videos from Zeto r's channel including the engine wash video, pretty cool process.
@@Aerospace_EdC he’s a excellent mechanic and a very intelligent person. I’m glad you’re enjoying his videos as well.
When I watch stig I feel like the background music ❤
But your sitting right in front
I’m happy to hear from you thanks man for all your videos.
Happy to help you out.
The director of airport operations for St. Louis Lambert International Airport recently came and spoke to students at my university, definitely loads of interesting stuff in airport ops like you said!
That’s very good, I’m glad they are taking time and effort to educate the people for opportunities within the Aviation
@@StigAviationmaybe we can have you come out lol!
You seem to be very opportunistic, we’d love to see what other opportunities you can get like this 100th anniversary event! Very cool oldie aircrafts!
@@DolphyDude7 I try to see the bright side of things. Thank you for watching
22:36 keeping an eye out for this. My career in software development is at risk due to company instability and financial stress, and there is an international airport within a 20-minute commute from my home.
Back in 2015, I was trying to get into the Air Force, specifically wanting to get into aeronautics. Ended up getting rejected due to medical reasons, but the passion and nerd itch have always been there. While I hope I don't lose my job, I wouldn't be opposed to getting into your field of work
Well, as I said, Aviation is a very big open door, so many vast opportunities here. I encourage you to do some research and ask questions. I guarantee you you will find a job that you enjoy in this industry
thanks for the insight to your job
My pleasure!
LAX is a beautiful airport and how lucky you are to be at it every day.✈🛫
It’s an absolute amazing airport. Lots of fun things to see everyday
And thoe old aircrafts , thnk you your videos.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching
Nice airshow /car show.
Glad you enjoyed it
The A330? with the vertical green stripes is from Condor, a German Charter Company. I didn't know they flew into LAX. I worked for them a short while in SEA as a Customer Service Agent (check-in).
They fly here all the time. It’s always awesome to see it.
Thanx for the ride-along. Fun & fascinating
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.
Do I remember right that some wide-bodies actually have the bins that are pushed to the top from bottom. A350? 777? Must be one of the airline options that they can order.
Those LED strips are nice, cozy. Btw, already booked looking forward to my flight with AA out of ABQ via DFW. 🎉
You are right. All our Boeing fleet is push up bins. 737, 777, 787. Wishing you a beautiful flight.
2:07 the penetrator made me laugh so hard 😂
🤣🤣🤣same
That's one of my greatest fears. People commuting back and forth to work in personal aircraft people can't even drive on the ground!
Good news is that it will be automated with computer control or by a private pilot, the passengers will not be flying it
Thank you!
44:35 Commercial grade stick right there 😂
🤣🤣🤣
The helicopter at 8:17 is the one from the 80s TV show Airwolf.
Yep that’s the one, I can’t believe I forgot all about it
Gate is a rather hasardous area. Probably you`ve already talked this out, but if not - what are the rules for walking around? are there some marks on the ground not to cross for pedestrian workers?
I have talked about this many times, and yes, it is a hazardous area, but we are allowed to walk around the aircraft and inspect it. It’s part of our job description. Now when the engine is running, that’s where the dangerous part is. And I have made a dedicated video about talking how far away to stand from a running engine.
Stig.. kind of surprised you’re allowed to do the Comp Wash on the ramp and not required to collect the excess wash fluid…especially in California. Also, speaking of Airbus cabin lights.. I don’t recall the test, or why we did it but the lights and speakers go through a test that turns the cabin into a disco tech.
It was an older video when they allowed it. Now we need a catcher
Yesss! Dinner just arrived here on the east coast, perfect evening entertainment - once again living vicariously through you Stig. 👍 Oh I told my AA captain friend (we are over here at IAD) to keep an eye out for you at LAX and say hi - just recently got 321 NEO rating, flying some really cool routes.
Thanks for giving the UH-1 some love, my dad flew them USAF rescue in Vietnam, DFC, a few Purple Hearts, and MANY stories. That bird is the only reason I’m here typing this.
Chinook is the “nice” nickname, $h1th00k is the one pax used to call it lol, the driveshaft indeed made it unbearably noisy.
Cool to see you at an airshow / GA event, that’s my only aviation contact these days working with the warbirds.
Also first biplane isn’t an experimental (well, technically it was once production) it’s a Pitts Special S1S looks like a clipped-wing though for higher performance with other mods (probably ailerons for higher roll-rate.)
The second biplane is the iconic Stearman / PT-17. Probably the first biplane I was ever in as a kid, scared the hell out of me (mostly because I was in front of the pilot 🤷🏻♂️!)
Thank you as always for the fantastic information. And my apologies for the late response. Trying to catch up with the comments
I’m glad you’re back. I’ve been jonesing.
Thank you 🙏
do they do special patrols for FOD next to the closed gates ? Even with tall fences, it seems super dangerous to run the jackhammer and have one tiny pebble fly over and ruin a $8 million engine. Or a wind gust pick up and blow a bunch of FOD over the fence.
Love your positivity, thanks for keeping the videos coming!
That’s more of the job of airport operations, they are responsible for making sure those areas are clean
Great to see another video.
Always happy to bring you another day at the office