@19:30 I've been looking forward to using this radar but I have yet to be assigned an ex-alaska bird. From what our training slides said it's basically weather radar showing returns like a CT scanner. It will vertically segment the radar returns in 500 or 1000 ft increments (can't remember), and instead of having to finagle with dish tilt angles which only correlates your radar returns with your altitudes if you do some tedious mental math, with this one you just pick the altitude of the echos you want to see (usually your own). Sadly looks like we're not keeping these and they're going to put the collins radar eventually like the rest of the fleet, which is still good but not nearly as fancy as the Honeywell.
as a pilot, I am always amazed at the level of detail and knowledge the maintenance crew has! Without them, pilots would not be flying anywhere! Thank you to all maintenance personnel for your dedicated hard work!
True. Unsung heroes of aviation. Without them no aircraft will ever take of or stay in the air. Nobody sees them and it's the most under appreciated job in the world. Thanks to people like stig and shows like aircraft investigation people are slowly getting aware of this profession where you cannot have the luxury of making mistakes. God bless them.
Every single upload you post here on YT is a delight, as its full packed of useful info that a lot of people like me never know or get to see, the more knowledge about aviation the better
That lightning strike inspection was extremely interesting Stig! You've always said, "From tires to toilets!" Now you can add coffee maker swaps to the list 😃🤙!!
As a newer technician (only had my A&P for about 1.5 years) stig always seems like the kinda guy that would be an absolute pleasure to work with and learn from. Love the videos man
I’ll tell you this, and I’m not trying to toot my own horn, I am fun to work with, but at the same time I am extremely strict. If I see something that you’re doing incorrectly, I’m gonna call you out immediately. All these videos are fun and games but when I’m actually doing the job, I’m very very serious. I do not take my job lightly. I’m very critical and I have extreme attention to detail. That being said if you are working with me, I’m going to do so much info dump information on you that you will be overwhelmed. But I try to manage it so you’re not overwhelmed. Does that make sense? 😅😂
@@StigAviation of course it does, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with calling people out when they’re doing something wrong. Calling people out is how they correct themselves and learn. Ive been called out by my co workers for things I’ve done, and therefore that’s how I learned to never do it that way again lol. This industry is all about safety and I always tell people I promise you will NOT hurt my feelings if I’m unintentionally doing something dumb and you yell at me over it. Being strict is a good thing in this industry because complacency or corner cutting can easily lead to lives lost. Everything we follow was written in blood based off past mistakes after all. You sir sound like a model technician and what I hope to strive for as my career continues 🫡.
We had a lightning strike 2 weeks ago on a Dassault Falcon 900EX biz jet. It happened on the landing approach with thunderstorms in the area, but the crew was unaware they had been hit. We found the static wick on the right wingtip melted, which triggered the full airframe inspection. (Easier than what you faced because it’s a smaller airplane.) We found the entrance point on the bottom of the left wingtip fairing. It blew a countersunk rivet right out of its mounting hole with a burn mark. Ended up replacing the wingtip fairing per Dassault engineering.
Wow that lighting strike inspection was something else! Imagine doing that on an A380… you’d be there for days! Still it’s always a fun experience to watch your work! Great stuff as always Stig, look forward to the next one! 🇬🇧
I notice (34:41) or so. No (Or only minimaI) sharklets, winglets, whatever. Seems like that'd be a pretty fuel slurping way to run. Wingtip vortex generation like crazy.
I am going to start my A&P course in 4 days. This video made my day when I heard Stig talk about THE GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!! Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. DON'T PANIC is on the dash of Elon Musks Tesla that he launched into space. So my thinking now is that Great Men understand and like that movie, Elon, Stig & and ME, and then there are those who are lost and just don't get it. I, for one, am loving that fact! Keep rocking those great videos Stig, love em! And never go anywhere without your towel. 😂😂😂😂
Absolutely fantastic, I am so happy to hear that you are starting school and you are about to begin a grand adventure of your own. Study well, stick with the folks that are positive and enthusiastic, and I guarantee you you are going to have a fruitful career and a whole Lot of fun. I’m always here to help, don’t ever hesitate to ask questions.
@StigAviation wow, you are the first "influencer that has directly responded to me. Thank you so much, I will take your advice to heart. I hope you have a wonderful day and a great weekend
First of all, I am not an influencer, I am just a regular person just like you. I’m just a wrench. And I respond to every single person. Don’t ever hesitate to ask me questions. I’m here to help you.
We are so lucky to see everyrhing in your video, the view above the 777, inside the wing, the apu, and more. It's another wow video! Merci beaucoup Monsieur Stig
Stig, you put a lot of work into your videos. It is very much appreciated your level of dedication to teaching people like me and many others the adventures of an aircraft mechanic. Thank you Sir!
Hey Stig, you might not remember me, I went for the MRO interview. Thank you for the tips it really helped, I find out next week if I got the Job or not. I will let you know if I get it or not fingers crossed :)
I don't fly often, but traveled out of state and back last week and I have to say, killing time at the airport was much more enjoyable seeing first hand all of the little details you teach us in your videos. My family may beg to differ after being taught about 777 main gears and barking dogs against their will, but these little details are what make aviation interesting! I know your videos take a fair bit of effort to produce but they sure do make my day. Keep up the good work and your trademark optimism, Stig!
Thank you so much Michelle, I really appreciate you having the interest in the inquisitive mind to learn and enjoy all of this. Especially when you’re at the airport and before you travel. I appreciate you for that.
I so totally do have to watch it all at once. C'mon, who wouldn't...? I know it's hard to improve on near perfection, and this one was particularly excellent btw and I loved seeing the technical things in this one, and I most definitely agree that the longer and more technical, your videos are the better. It's what makes your channel and adventures so absolutely brilliant!!
In your channel I watch you prep B773s for ETOPS to Heathrow and then I go to BigJetTV to watch them land or takeoff from Heathrow. Man... how easy it is for avgeeks these days. I am a GenX and in the 80's I had to travel to the big library in the city to read Aviation week or Flight magazine, note down the addresses of BAE and McDonnell Douglas, write to them on snail mail and wait anxiously hoping they will send me some brochures about F15s, FA18s and Sea Harriers which they did and from which I learned the little bit I could find about aircrafts.
Fantastic job! Always look forward to Stig Shift! Never knew that it took so long to examine an airplane after a lightning strike and the amount of inspecting detail that it entails. You're an amazing mechanic and teacher! Well done Stig!
Stig awesome videos. Man aviation nerd over here since I was like 8. Life got in the way to pursue a career. Still love planes and all that comes with it. 👍🏼
Another difference between the ex Virgin NEOs and ours is the emergency path lighting. Instead of lights mounted on the seats, they have glow in the dark strips on the floor. There are no wires.
@@StigAviation And you LOVE your job and airplanes. Having a career you love is the best thing, I never regret going to work, like yourself. BLESSED we get to do something we love and it's not "Work", but they can beat it out of you sometimes. CHEERS STIG🙏👍
My dad worked for American Airlines Freight back in the 70's. Flew on a 747 with the fifth engine. Coolest thing ever he said. Transporting it somewhere. Love your show!
in another lifetime when I was at PI/US we had some 737-200s,-300s and -400s with aft belly fuel tanks that were used for longer flights from the east coast to the west coast. Even had some 727-200s with them . even with those tanks, we would sometimes have to stop for fuel westbound.. later days the 737 tanks were removed wen 757s came into the fleet
I just recently graduated from school and I’m studying for my written tests. These videos are so cool to watch and very insightful. Thank you for providing us with this
I've always loved American's current tail livery with its candy apple red and blue. Very cool seeing it up close! The intricacy of the blue coloring done like a penny tile mosaic is a beautiful design.
I recently flew a BA A321 neo from London Heathrow to Larnaca, Cyprus with a similar configuration to the first aircraft except the flight attendants seat was facing in the opposite direction by the over wing door !…also, yes, i agree, the toilets are SO small that, if you have to sit that there is no elbow room to do the “paperwork”…far too small..we heard the “barking dog” as we boarded and I pointed it out to her indoors and one of the attendants also heard and was equally impressed ! Thanks Stig !!
I remember talking to one of the engineers where I work about lightning strikes. One of the tell tail signs on the 737s we work on would be a trail of replaced rivets down the side of the aircraft where the lightning has traveled around the outside of the aircraft melting or popping rivets before exiting the body and finding its way to ground.
@@StigAviation I’ve had mine for years too. I once drove about 70 miles to get my driver back from a house I left it at. The customer asked me why I drove that far for a $20.00 screwdriver? I told her I didn’t. I drove back for a $100.00 screwdriver. 😉 Keep’um coming!
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful again. And wow, how clever are the people who make all those computers and the software that are the brains of those birds.😊😊
As a former 737 mechanic myself, love your video’s! Btw @1:10:00 those are equipment cooling fans, recirc fans are attached to the mix manifold in between the fwd and aft cargo ;)
Been watching your videos for some months now Sting, I'm a huge AvGeek, loved airplanes since childhood. I have a whole 737 home simulator at home too. All these things make you truly appreciate the operation of an aircraft. I work for FedEx and I'm thinking about going after a material clerk job. They order the parts for the planes used to by maintenance. Keep up the good videos Sting, and hello from KMEM.
I would highly recommend for you to go for that job, FedEx is an incredible company with incredible benefits. Definitely go for it. And thank you so much for being here and thank you for all your enthusiasm, especially if you have a 737 simulator at home. That’s amazing.
I love seeing old world way west! I went to 747 and DC8 school at the old “High Tiger” building there on your left. I got to fly the 47 and dc8 simulators there, ( during run taxi training) I love LAX!
Awesome Stig, thank you so so much for showing us the Queen. It's been a long time since I've seen her that closely. Isn't she just perfect!? She's just so elegant and graceful with the beauty of a masterpiece work of art. It's genuinely not hyperbole when I say I was truly heartbroken when they were retired, I know not the freighters, but almost all of the passenger versions. Thinking about it, Lufthansa might just be my favourite airline these days... I've actually been mulling over taking the liberty of asking you if you could do us/me a walk around An-124/C-5 style if you got a chance cargo side or wherever.
Wohoo! First! I saw the VC-25 take off live on LA flights! Awesome video today, thanks so much! Glad you are finally getting the recognition you deserve!
I know it's been said a million times, but you and your videos are the BEST! And as a passenger, I'm very grateful for all of the Stigs and the outstanding job they do.
YEEEEESSSSSSS.... Im NEVER late either Stig. I dont get people who never show up on time.. I work with people who show up late every single day and Its absolutely ridiculous. Im always early. Always... Unless I have an appointment, but then people will know ahead of time.
Early bird gets the worm, i’m usually always an hour early when I get to work. I want to have my cup of coffee. I wanna talk to my coworkers and I want to settle in before I start working.
@@StigAviation i usually get in 2 hours early so i can ship packages without the phone bothering me. And guess what?! The same people were late an hour again today. Hahaha... Every single day never fails.. I just look at it as I could never be that kind of person. I have more pride in my work ethic 🤷
I work the ramp on the private side of aviation! I see the small corporate jets and I am ALWAYS amazed at how big, complex, and beautiful these planes are. I like the longer videos as well!
I saw a turbo commander with a lightning strike that hit the prop tip and explosively exited the trailing edge corner of the flap. Very interesting indeed. Another GREAT video!
Always so impressive to hear you share all of your knowledge with us! It’s amazing to see the inner workings of these airplanes. Crazy to learn More to Love 321neo now belongs to American!
The A321NEO's were delivered ETOPS certified to VX/AS but after the merger they pulled them from ETOPS ops because they didn't want to use the 320CEO aircraft on the Hawaii flights. The 320's took way too many weight restrictions going to Hawaii.
Yup. I saw that too. Looks like the yellow system had a leak. But not to worry. There’s 2 more hydraulic systems that took over. They got there safely.
@@StigAviation I still deliver training on the B747-400 and -8. I think they are great airplanes, but my heart is with the classics. I worked on both passenger and cargo aircraft. Very much old school, maintenance intensive machines. I loved those days.
YES! Another new video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I am a new subscriber from SEA and already watched all of your videos. I am about to go to an interview in this few days(pray for my success). Your videos really help to brush up my knowledge. Just that if possible, can u inform the ATA Chapter everytime you want to explain something and is it possible if we can see how u write your work in the log book. Thank you in advance and i really appreciate your enthusiasm to update us with all the aviation maintenance inside. Keep it up Stig! Looking forward to your next adventure. 😊
Thank you so much for being here, I am wishing you all the best luck and success on your interview. I really hope you get the job. In regards to the chapters, I will do my best to make mention of the chapters as for the logbook, I’m sorry, but I cannot show you that portion of my job. That’s proprietary information.
Just heard you get a shout out in a stream by a pilot reviewing the upcoming PMDG 777W for Microsoft Flight Simulator! After working on real airplanes all week, nothing I like better than flying simulated versions in my spare time. I’m really looking forward to the release of this airplane next week. My very first flight will be AAL349 from LAX to MIA. PMDG needs to create an animated Stig avatar to go along with this aircraft😊. I’ll be sure to give the fidget spinner a functional test for you!
@@StigAviation It was V1-Simulations in this stream: ua-cam.com/users/live32rsMgc9o4o?si=_3gu-sfozQGwnYXY Apparently he was relaying a question from a viewer about “whether the fidget spinner worked” in the simulation.
I love these videos Stig. We are coming from the UK in September, if only we could buy you a drink as a thank you. Amazing detail and great delivery of knowledge.👍
Thank you so much, I hope you have a beautiful flight in September. If I am working that day, I’ll try to catch you. Although I’ll take acup of coffee, I can’t be having a beer on shift. 😅
@ 50:00, just before you mentioned it I asked myself if you were going to change both light bulbs. 😀 Makes sense to change both while you're at I think.
Hey Stig i can't describe how these videos have been inspiring for me to finish my A&P cert! I really been loving the longer videos and keep em coming!
I am so grateful that I am able to help and give back to this beautiful world of Aviation and especially to give back to my fellow brothers and sisters that are trying to get into the craft. You keep doing what you’re doing and you keep up the good studies. You will be here one day.
Lightning Strikes & Bulk Cargo: As a Capt. type rated on 77x & 78x, I’m a little surprised your lightning strike surveillance is done on the line. Not a statement of qualifications or skill, but to your point, the time it takes. At my airline, a known lightning strike forces a quick go / no-go checklist that may force a return, and then a similar 75 page maintenance checkout. My own experience with strikes is that problems don’t always appear right away, so unless we were some distance over water I would probably have flipped us around based on the hit. Bulk Cargo door on the left: Most airlines & airframers put the bulk cargo door on the _left_. Reason: Ramp space & time. Bulk cargo loaders are bigger, slower and can take more time. They also get in the way of standard loading equipment & baggage handling equipment. Aircraft with the bulk door on the left include the A300, 330, 340, & A350-900, and the 757, 767, 777 & 787-8 & 9. Fun fact: American ordered the DC-10’s with the bulk cargo door on the RIGHT, and to this day is one of the ways you can spot an old DC-10/MD-10 with FedEx, Lufthansa cargo & a very few other operators. They might all be gone by now.
The reasoning behind us doing this at the Line is because we had ground time and the equipment available. The option was either to ground the aircraft for the rest of the night or try to get the airplane back into service. I discussed this with my management and my crew chiefs and the decision was to try to get the airplane out. It was very difficult. It was very laborious, but we got it done. At that point, I am no longer making decisions because this is going beyond my authority. At that point, I’m just doing what I’m told by my superiors. If it was up to me, I would’ve probably said ground the aircraft and take it to the hanger, but it is what it is we got it done and Airplane went back on his flight
Stig…it’s funny you mentioned that the Virgin America 321s were to be used on the east coast. Well back in the day 25-30 years ago remember the F100s…aka “Dutch ovens” or “Barbie jet”? Our CEO at that time Bob Crandall said the F100 would fly on the west coast to replace the BA146s…HA! We got stuck with them here on the east coast. The first snow storm of their year I got to work at 3:00 and our morning ticket agents were still on duty because none of the geniuses at TUL Engineering created a slush correction charts for this airplane…it can’t takeoff without this in the snow…amazing!
@@StigAviation US Air got them first. The bellies were horrible, not ramper s friendly. I’m 6’4” and I had to either lay on my back or belly to load . Even if I was 4’6” I still couldn’t load bags properly. On the flip side, the cockpit was very roomy.
What an incredible video! I'm liking all the videos. I'm a pilot in Brazil, and with each new video, I learn new things about the mechanical aspects of aircraft. Congratulations on the channel, and keep up with this interesting video format. Success! 🎉👍
I can't remember how it happened now but a month ago i lost a Phillips bit out of my drill while i was walking across my grass to go fix something. I totally know what you mean, it's like screws and little things like that fall straight into another dimension. I did find it, but i had to order a magnet fishing magnet off Amazon to do it. Would've never found it otherwise until the lawnmower found it.
Great intro Stig. Sorry you lost the best attendance plaque. Another great episode. Interesting about the Alaska, ex virgin planes. The blue water plumbing is way different.
the lighting strike from LHR is my favorite part of the vid soo much details and certain areas POV we never get too see from a 777-300 er. ALSO MOOMMMMMM stig just uploaded bring me my popcorn
Stig you always make my week with your positivity and passion for your job and just aviation overall. Makes some of the harder days much better watching you. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Stig, you have a cracking job! Also, it takes a lot of brainpower to remember all of the systems and procedures on those lovely birds. Keep it up, man!
@19:30 I've been looking forward to using this radar but I have yet to be assigned an ex-alaska bird. From what our training slides said it's basically weather radar showing returns like a CT scanner. It will vertically segment the radar returns in 500 or 1000 ft increments (can't remember), and instead of having to finagle with dish tilt angles which only correlates your radar returns with your altitudes if you do some tedious mental math, with this one you just pick the altitude of the echos you want to see (usually your own). Sadly looks like we're not keeping these and they're going to put the collins radar eventually like the rest of the fleet, which is still good but not nearly as fancy as the Honeywell.
Thank you for this wonderful information, I’m going to pin your comments so people can read this as well
as a pilot, I am always amazed at the level of detail and knowledge the maintenance crew has! Without them, pilots would not be flying anywhere! Thank you to all maintenance personnel for your dedicated hard work!
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HEAR! HEAR! 👍
Astounding how much knowledge these cats have. The engineering that goes into these incredible machines is mind-boggling.
True. Unsung heroes of aviation. Without them no aircraft will ever take of or stay in the air. Nobody sees them and it's the most under appreciated job in the world. Thanks to people like stig and shows like aircraft investigation people are slowly getting aware of this profession where you cannot have the luxury of making mistakes. God bless them.
generally, how many hours of sleep do u get on average?
Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate you being here, we fix you fly 🤙🔧🫡
The absolute highlight of my week. When stig uploads it's a beautiful thing🥹
Thank you for being here
Every single upload you post here on YT is a delight, as its full packed of useful info that a lot of people like me never know or get to see, the more knowledge about aviation the better
That lightning strike inspection was extremely interesting Stig! You've always said, "From tires to toilets!" Now you can add coffee maker swaps to the list 😃🤙!!
Yes indeed. We do it all we fix it all. Cheers 🤙
Does that $6,000 coffee maker come with gold leaf coffee
As a newer technician (only had my A&P for about 1.5 years) stig always seems like the kinda guy that would be an absolute pleasure to work with and learn from. Love the videos man
I’ll tell you this, and I’m not trying to toot my own horn, I am fun to work with, but at the same time I am extremely strict. If I see something that you’re doing incorrectly, I’m gonna call you out immediately. All these videos are fun and games but when I’m actually doing the job, I’m very very serious. I do not take my job lightly. I’m very critical and I have extreme attention to detail. That being said if you are working with me, I’m going to do so much info dump information on you that you will be overwhelmed. But I try to manage it so you’re not overwhelmed. Does that make sense? 😅😂
@@StigAviation of course it does, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with calling people out when they’re doing something wrong. Calling people out is how they correct themselves and learn. Ive been called out by my co workers for things I’ve done, and therefore that’s how I learned to never do it that way again lol. This industry is all about safety and I always tell people I promise you will NOT hurt my feelings if I’m unintentionally doing something dumb and you yell at me over it. Being strict is a good thing in this industry because complacency or corner cutting can easily lead to lives lost. Everything we follow was written in blood based off past mistakes after all. You sir sound like a model technician and what I hope to strive for as my career continues 🫡.
Heck yeah. Stig video. Just got home from work. Perfect timing.
Hope you enjoyed it!
We had a lightning strike 2 weeks ago on a Dassault Falcon 900EX biz jet. It happened on the landing approach with thunderstorms in the area, but the crew was unaware they had been hit. We found the static wick on the right wingtip melted, which triggered the full airframe inspection. (Easier than what you faced because it’s a smaller airplane.)
We found the entrance point on the bottom of the left wingtip fairing. It blew a countersunk rivet right out of its mounting hole with a burn mark. Ended up replacing the wingtip fairing per Dassault engineering.
Lightning sure does interesting things. I’m glad you found it though. Good work my friend.
Wow that lighting strike inspection was something else! Imagine doing that on an A380… you’d be there for days!
Still it’s always a fun experience to watch your work! Great stuff as always Stig, look forward to the next one! 🇬🇧
380 would definitely take a long time to do. And a very high reaching lift would be needed.
I notice (34:41) or so. No (Or only minimaI) sharklets, winglets, whatever. Seems like that'd be a pretty fuel slurping way to run. Wingtip vortex generation like crazy.
Majority of modern Day aircraft have those components on their wind tips, and you’re correct it’s for fuel, efficiency, and reduce vortex generation
It's wonderful how you fawn over your babies. I'd feel absolutely safe in any machine you maintain. Keep 'em flying! :)
Thank you so much Joel
Big Stig!!! My favorite really show nowadays!!! Thanks so much ✈️✈️✈️
Thank you for being here Paulo. Cheers
I am going to start my A&P course in 4 days. This video made my day when I heard Stig talk about THE GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!! Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. DON'T PANIC is on the dash of Elon Musks Tesla that he launched into space. So my thinking now is that Great Men understand and like that movie, Elon, Stig & and ME, and then there are those who are lost and just don't get it. I, for one, am loving that fact! Keep rocking those great videos Stig, love em! And never go anywhere without your towel. 😂😂😂😂
Absolutely fantastic, I am so happy to hear that you are starting school and you are about to begin a grand adventure of your own. Study well, stick with the folks that are positive and enthusiastic, and I guarantee you you are going to have a fruitful career and a whole Lot of fun. I’m always here to help, don’t ever hesitate to ask questions.
@StigAviation wow, you are the first "influencer that has directly responded to me. Thank you so much, I will take your advice to heart. I hope you have a wonderful day and a great weekend
First of all, I am not an influencer, I am just a regular person just like you. I’m just a wrench. And I respond to every single person. Don’t ever hesitate to ask me questions. I’m here to help you.
God that a320 bootup sound
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*wheeeeee*
Love it every time. Simulator or IRL.
Same here. It’s like waking it up from a deep sleep
Yes long videos are nice. I watch 30min during my lunch break so I have something to watch everyday 👍🤘
Glad you like them!
SnapOn ratchet screwdriver on the wingtip light..I left a black one in a airplane One time, after that, I ALWAYS had a bright colour!
It’s better to have a bright one, less likely to lose it
We are so lucky to see everyrhing in your video, the view above the 777, inside the wing, the apu, and more.
It's another wow video!
Merci beaucoup Monsieur Stig
Thank you so much Arturo
This dude deserves subscribers in millions 🎉 for sure.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate you being here.
Thank you so much! I love and look forward to your videos. But who knows, maybe I too have lost a screw or 2! 🤪😂
Stig, you put a lot of work into your videos. It is very much appreciated your level of dedication to teaching people like me and many others the adventures of an aircraft mechanic. Thank you Sir!
All men lose screws eventually, its the right of passage. What you don't wanna lose, is your nuts, you lose those, your really in trouble. 🤪
Thank you so much Jon And don’t worry we all have a few screws missing 😂 i definitely do 🤣
Thank you so much! I always wanted to see this part of the process.
Glad it was helpful!
My weekly Stig Aviation Movie I love it
Cheers 🤙
Hey Stig, you might not remember me, I went for the MRO interview. Thank you for the tips it really helped, I find out next week if I got the Job or not. I will let you know if I get it or not fingers crossed :)
Sending you luck.
The best of luck!
Sending yeeeeew positive vibes & good wishes!
I do remember you, I hope the interview went well, keep me updated. Let me know if you got the job. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
I don't fly often, but traveled out of state and back last week and I have to say, killing time at the airport was much more enjoyable seeing first hand all of the little details you teach us in your videos. My family may beg to differ after being taught about 777 main gears and barking dogs against their will, but these little details are what make aviation interesting! I know your videos take a fair bit of effort to produce but they sure do make my day. Keep up the good work and your trademark optimism, Stig!
Thank you so much Michelle, I really appreciate you having the interest in the inquisitive mind to learn and enjoy all of this. Especially when you’re at the airport and before you travel. I appreciate you for that.
I've only seen the VC 25 once and she is one gorgeous looking aircraft!
Totally agree.
I so totally do have to watch it all at once. C'mon, who wouldn't...? I know it's hard to improve on near perfection, and this one was particularly excellent btw and I loved seeing the technical things in this one, and I most definitely agree that the longer and more technical, your videos are the better. It's what makes your channel and adventures so absolutely brilliant!!
Thank you so much Kev. Always a pleasure to have you here.
Thank you so much, too. Best channel ever!! 👌🖖
In your channel I watch you prep B773s for ETOPS to Heathrow and then I go to BigJetTV to watch them land or takeoff from Heathrow. Man... how easy it is for avgeeks these days. I am a GenX and in the 80's I had to travel to the big library in the city to read Aviation week or Flight magazine, note down the addresses of BAE and McDonnell Douglas, write to them on snail mail and wait anxiously hoping they will send me some brochures about F15s, FA18s and Sea Harriers which they did and from which I learned the little bit I could find about aircrafts.
Small world we live in, isn’t it. But it’s beautiful that we can all share the aviation from coast to Coast. Sea to sea
Fantastic job! Always look forward to Stig Shift! Never knew that it took so long to examine an airplane after a lightning strike and the amount of inspecting detail that it entails. You're an amazing mechanic and teacher! Well done Stig!
I am so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching.
Stig awesome videos. Man aviation nerd over here since I was like 8. Life got in the way to pursue a career. Still love planes and all that comes with it. 👍🏼
I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
Another difference between the ex Virgin NEOs and ours is the emergency path lighting. Instead of lights mounted on the seats, they have glow in the dark strips on the floor. There are no wires.
Ohh i didn’t notice. I’ll have to check that out next time it comes in. Thank you
LOVING LIFE STIG! Appreciate your Positive attitude. I have Never been late in over 28 years! I love my job❤
Life is good, I get to wake up every day, breathing air and get to do what I love. What do I have to complain about? Absolutely nothing. Life is good.
@@StigAviation And you LOVE your job and airplanes. Having a career you love is the best thing, I never regret going to work, like yourself. BLESSED we get to do something we love and it's not "Work", but they can beat it out of you sometimes. CHEERS STIG🙏👍
Doesn’t matter if you shows the wheelwell 1 million and 1 times.
It never gets old
Thank you so much.
My dad worked for American Airlines Freight back in the 70's. Flew on a 747 with the fifth engine. Coolest thing ever he said. Transporting it somewhere. Love your show!
Thank you so much, I am very happy you enjoyed it all
in another lifetime when I was at PI/US we had some 737-200s,-300s and -400s with aft belly fuel tanks that were used for longer flights from the east coast to the west coast. Even had some 727-200s with them . even with those tanks, we would sometimes have to stop for fuel westbound.. later days the 737 tanks were removed wen 757s came into the fleet
Ahh the classics. Got to love those old birds.
I just recently graduated from school and I’m studying for my written tests. These videos are so cool to watch and very insightful. Thank you for providing us with this
I’m so happy these videos are helping you, keep up the good studies and you are going to pass those tests. I’ll see you on the flight line. 🤙
I've always loved American's current tail livery with its candy apple red and blue. Very cool seeing it up close! The intricacy of the blue coloring done like a penny tile mosaic is a beautiful design.
Indeed, it’s very beautiful, when you see that tail, you definitely know who’s in town.
Even though I am an avgeek, I enjoy your videos because of your positive presentation and your enthusiasm! You are very much appreciated!
Thank you so much Tom, it’s a pleasure to have you here
I recently flew a BA A321 neo from London Heathrow to Larnaca, Cyprus with a similar configuration to the first aircraft except the flight attendants seat was facing in the opposite direction by the over wing door !…also, yes, i agree, the toilets are SO small that, if you have to sit that there is no elbow room to do the “paperwork”…far too small..we heard the “barking dog” as we boarded and I pointed it out to her indoors and one of the attendants also heard and was equally impressed ! Thanks Stig !!
That’s great that you had a good flight Andrew. Glad to hear you IDed the PTU. Well done my friend
I remember talking to one of the engineers where I work about lightning strikes. One of the tell tail signs on the 737s we work on would be a trail of replaced rivets down the side of the aircraft where the lightning has traveled around the outside of the aircraft melting or popping rivets before exiting the body and finding its way to ground.
Yup. That’s about right. It will pop rivets all across if it’s a severe case. Lighting does weird things.
Thanks Stig! Another great video from Stig Shift, we love working the shift with you, so informative. 👍
Thank you for coming along with me.
Love these videos, Stig. Keep posting them!
Will do. Thank you
That Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver was a god send for technicians in many different industries. Great video. Later! 🤘🏽
Definitely my go to screwdriver. I have had it for many years.
@@StigAviation I’ve had mine for years too. I once drove about 70 miles to get my driver back from a house I left it at. The customer asked me why I drove that far for a $20.00 screwdriver? I told her I didn’t. I drove back for a $100.00 screwdriver. 😉 Keep’um coming!
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful again. And wow, how clever are the people who make all those computers and the software that are the brains of those birds.😊😊
Absolute genius people
As a former 737 mechanic myself, love your video’s! Btw @1:10:00 those are equipment cooling fans, recirc fans are attached to the mix manifold in between the fwd and aft cargo ;)
Yes, indeed, those are equipment, cooling fans, and also exhaust blowers.
At (101:00). Just telI the pilot they're just jackscrew holes. It's just basic knowledge, something everyone should know.
Pilots nowadays do not get trained the same way they were back in the 80s or 90s
Been watching your videos for some months now Sting, I'm a huge AvGeek, loved airplanes since childhood. I have a whole 737 home simulator at home too. All these things make you truly appreciate the operation of an aircraft. I work for FedEx and I'm thinking about going after a material clerk job. They order the parts for the planes used to by maintenance. Keep up the good videos Sting, and hello from KMEM.
I would highly recommend for you to go for that job, FedEx is an incredible company with incredible benefits. Definitely go for it. And thank you so much for being here and thank you for all your enthusiasm, especially if you have a 737 simulator at home. That’s amazing.
crazy find for alex choi's lambo!!!
Wait till you see the next episode, are you gonna see it up close and personal?
I've gotten tell you....I love these videos. I am a former A&P. I love what I learn from you.
It’s a pleasure to have you here, and thank you so much for all your hard work in your past
Thank you, Stig! I love every moment. Be safe, take care.
My pleasure
WOW WOW WOW. CARGO ALWAYS IS AMAZING. VERY FUNNY DOBLE MORNING THIS TIME FOR RUNNING LATE HAHAHAHA.
I’m glad you enjoyed it
Nice video Stig, and what you say It is Stig Shift so watch in Shifts.
Exactly 👍
Lighting strike inspections rank right up there with hard landing inspections. 🎉
Definitely very tedious and takes a long time to get it done. That’s why I said I’ll take a birdstrike any day.
The lightening strike. Very interesting to watch you scour that aircraft!
Glad you enjoyed it
I love seeing old world way west! I went to 747 and DC8 school at the old “High Tiger” building there on your left. I got to fly the 47 and dc8 simulators there, ( during run taxi training) I love LAX!
The old-school flying tigers building, it’s abandoned now. They have airport operations logistics area there and was the badging office.
@@StigAviation yeah the death clock is ticking on that building. It’s was cool going on the roof, was an amazing place to look at airplanes.
Awesome Stig, thank you so so much for showing us the Queen. It's been a long time since I've seen her that closely. Isn't she just perfect!? She's just so elegant and graceful with the beauty of a masterpiece work of art. It's genuinely not hyperbole when I say I was truly heartbroken when they were retired, I know not the freighters, but almost all of the passenger versions. Thinking about it, Lufthansa might just be my favourite airline these days... I've actually been mulling over taking the liberty of asking you if you could do us/me a walk around An-124/C-5 style if you got a chance cargo side or wherever.
Sure, I’ll try my best to do that.
What an amazing site, seeing the plane from above. Incredible view. Thank you Stig for another great video. Keep up the great work that you do always.
My pleasure James. Glad to have you here.
Yes!!!! Perfect!! Still at work and going to have some fun listening to Stig with the beauties!! 🥳
Enjoy!
@@StigAviation I always do! I I caught some new things that I hadn’t before. Thanks Stig!!
31:15 Well don't I feel called out! I watch this in segments, but it's soooo good! Thanks again, Stig!
As long as you’re enjoying it at your own pace and leisure. Thank you.
Wohoo! First! I saw the VC-25 take off live on LA flights! Awesome video today, thanks so much! Glad you are finally getting the recognition you deserve!
Thank you so much, and I’m glad you enjoyed it
I know it's been said a million times, but you and your videos are the BEST! And as a passenger, I'm very grateful for all of the Stigs and the outstanding job they do.
Thank you so much Mike
YEEEEESSSSSSS.... Im NEVER late either Stig. I dont get people who never show up on time.. I work with people who show up late every single day and Its absolutely ridiculous. Im always early. Always... Unless I have an appointment, but then people will know ahead of time.
Early bird gets the worm, i’m usually always an hour early when I get to work. I want to have my cup of coffee. I wanna talk to my coworkers and I want to settle in before I start working.
@@StigAviation i usually get in 2 hours early so i can ship packages without the phone bothering me. And guess what?! The same people were late an hour again today. Hahaha... Every single day never fails.. I just look at it as I could never be that kind of person. I have more pride in my work ethic 🤷
I work the ramp on the private side of aviation! I see the small corporate jets and I am ALWAYS amazed at how big, complex, and beautiful these planes are. I like the longer videos as well!
I am very happy you’re enjoying it Tyler, thank you for watching
I saw a turbo commander with a lightning strike that hit the prop tip and explosively exited the trailing edge corner of the flap. Very interesting indeed. Another GREAT video!
Definitely will give you the scare factor, but the airplane will still fly
Always so impressive to hear you share all of your knowledge with us! It’s amazing to see the inner workings of these airplanes. Crazy to learn More to Love 321neo now belongs to American!
Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate you
The A321NEO's were delivered ETOPS certified to VX/AS but after the merger they pulled them from ETOPS ops because they didn't want to use the 320CEO aircraft on the Hawaii flights. The 320's took way too many weight restrictions going to Hawaii.
But I thought the Hawaii trips needed that second ACT. I could be mistaken though, regardless of that thank you so much for the information.
I thought of you when I saw the A321 make the emergency landing with the hydraulic failure. Of course AVL would catch it!
Yup. I saw that too. Looks like the yellow system had a leak. But not to worry. There’s 2 more hydraulic systems that took over. They got there safely.
I would be happy to wait a long layover versus having the risk of flying and something happens after a lightning strike, keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much, Brandon
Gotta love that B747-8 departing. That's the only the only version I never got to work on. Queen of the skies!!!
Same here, I got to work on the -200/400 but never got to work on the -8.
@@StigAviation I still deliver training on the B747-400 and -8. I think they are great airplanes, but my heart is with the classics. I worked on both passenger and cargo aircraft. Very much old school, maintenance intensive machines. I loved those days.
YES! Another new video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I am a new subscriber from SEA and already watched all of your videos. I am about to go to an interview in this few days(pray for my success). Your videos really help to brush up my knowledge.
Just that if possible, can u inform the ATA Chapter everytime you want to explain something and is it possible if we can see how u write your work in the log book. Thank you in advance and i really appreciate your enthusiasm to update us with all the aviation maintenance inside. Keep it up Stig! Looking forward to your next adventure. 😊
Thank you so much for being here, I am wishing you all the best luck and success on your interview. I really hope you get the job. In regards to the chapters, I will do my best to make mention of the chapters as for the logbook, I’m sorry, but I cannot show you that portion of my job. That’s proprietary information.
Just heard you get a shout out in a stream by a pilot reviewing the upcoming PMDG 777W for Microsoft Flight Simulator! After working on real airplanes all week, nothing I like better than flying simulated versions in my spare time. I’m really looking forward to the release of this airplane next week. My very first flight will be AAL349 from LAX to MIA. PMDG needs to create an animated Stig avatar to go along with this aircraft😊. I’ll be sure to give the fidget spinner a functional test for you!
That was incredibly kind of them, I didn’t catch it. Can you tell me who actually did that so I can thank them personally
@@StigAviation It was V1-Simulations in this stream: ua-cam.com/users/live32rsMgc9o4o?si=_3gu-sfozQGwnYXY Apparently he was relaying a question from a viewer about “whether the fidget spinner worked” in the simulation.
I love these videos Stig. We are coming from the UK in September, if only we could buy you a drink as a thank you.
Amazing detail and great delivery of knowledge.👍
Thank you so much, I hope you have a beautiful flight in September. If I am working that day, I’ll try to catch you. Although I’ll take acup of coffee, I can’t be having a beer on shift. 😅
@ 50:00, just before you mentioned it I asked myself if you were going to change both light bulbs. 😀 Makes sense to change both while you're at I think.
Might as well, you’ll extend the life of the wingtip light.
A great way to start my Friday morning with a Stig video - have a great one from the U.K. :)
Cheers. Hope you enjoyed it.
Hey Stig i can't describe how these videos have been inspiring for me to finish my A&P cert! I really been loving the longer videos and keep em coming!
I am so grateful that I am able to help and give back to this beautiful world of Aviation and especially to give back to my fellow brothers and sisters that are trying to get into the craft. You keep doing what you’re doing and you keep up the good studies. You will be here one day.
Stig your a mind reader! As you unwrapped that coffee machine I thought to myself ‘I bet that’s worth a few grand’.
Then you went and confirmed it! 😮
Expensive cup of coffee
🤣
The beautiful cargo always reminds me of a good looking printer that takes 5-6 cartridges. :)
I agree! 😅
Have a nice weekend too, Stig! Thanks for taking us on that massive 777 for lightning strike inspection, what a view!
It’s my pleasure, thank you so much for watching.
Lightning Strikes & Bulk Cargo:
As a Capt. type rated on 77x & 78x, I’m a little surprised your lightning strike surveillance is done on the line. Not a statement of qualifications or skill, but to your point, the time it takes. At my airline, a known lightning strike forces a quick go / no-go checklist that may force a return, and then a similar 75 page maintenance checkout.
My own experience with strikes is that problems don’t always appear right away, so unless we were some distance over water I would probably have flipped us around based on the hit.
Bulk Cargo door on the left: Most airlines & airframers put the bulk cargo door on the _left_. Reason: Ramp space & time. Bulk cargo loaders are bigger, slower and can take more time. They also get in the way of standard loading equipment & baggage handling equipment.
Aircraft with the bulk door on the left include the A300, 330, 340, & A350-900, and the 757, 767, 777 & 787-8 & 9. Fun fact: American ordered the DC-10’s with the bulk cargo door on the RIGHT, and to this day is one of the ways you can spot an old DC-10/MD-10 with FedEx, Lufthansa cargo & a very few other operators. They might all be gone by now.
The reasoning behind us doing this at the Line is because we had ground time and the equipment available. The option was either to ground the aircraft for the rest of the night or try to get the airplane back into service. I discussed this with my management and my crew chiefs and the decision was to try to get the airplane out. It was very difficult. It was very laborious, but we got it done. At that point, I am no longer making decisions because this is going beyond my authority. At that point, I’m just doing what I’m told by my superiors. If it was up to me, I would’ve probably said ground the aircraft and take it to the hanger, but it is what it is we got it done and Airplane went back on his flight
Stig…it’s funny you mentioned that the Virgin America 321s were to be used on the east coast. Well back in the day 25-30 years ago remember the F100s…aka “Dutch ovens” or “Barbie jet”? Our CEO at that time Bob Crandall said the F100 would fly on the west coast to replace the BA146s…HA! We got stuck with them here on the east coast. The first snow storm of their year I got to work at 3:00 and our morning ticket agents were still on duty because none of the geniuses at TUL Engineering created a slush correction charts for this airplane…it can’t takeoff without this in the snow…amazing!
Yeah, that was a very interesting phase wasn’t it? 😅 I personally never did get to work on those birds, but I’ve heard horror stories. 😂
@@StigAviation US Air got them first. The bellies were horrible, not ramper s friendly. I’m 6’4” and I had to either lay on my back or belly to load . Even if I was 4’6” I still couldn’t load bags properly. On the flip side, the cockpit was very roomy.
Another great video, and i found a very interesting lighting strike part, a lot of useful information and explanation provided. Thanks Stig.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed learning about the lightning inspection and seeing the damage.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for watching.
I don't even fly motorized aircraft (tho i fly gliders), but i love every video stig posts, much appreciations !
Gliders are such a beautiful fascination to me. Using thermal drafts is an incredible way to experience flight. You are very unique when you do this.
What an incredible video! I'm liking all the videos. I'm a pilot in Brazil, and with each new video, I learn new things about the mechanical aspects of aircraft. Congratulations on the channel, and keep up with this interesting video format. Success! 🎉👍
Thank you so much Giorgi. I appreciate you being here and watching. Cheers.
It's an adventure; thank you for your videos!
Glad you enjoy it!
Hi from England Stig. I’m hooked on your videos. Been an av geek all my life. Love aeroplanes. Love your enthusiasm and knowledge.
Keep it coming 👍
Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you watching, greetings from LAX🤙
Enjoyed the lightening strike inspection Stig great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I can't remember how it happened now but a month ago i lost a Phillips bit out of my drill while i was walking across my grass to go fix something. I totally know what you mean, it's like screws and little things like that fall straight into another dimension. I did find it, but i had to order a magnet fishing magnet off Amazon to do it. Would've never found it otherwise until the lawnmower found it.
You definitely don’t want the lawnmower finding it. It will turn into a projectile 😅
Thank you for sharing. Means more than you know!
My pleasure
Great intro Stig. Sorry you lost the best attendance plaque. Another great episode. Interesting about the Alaska, ex virgin planes. The blue water plumbing is way different.
The Lamborghini belonged to a United A&P. OT is better over there. lol.
🤣🤣🤣 that’s a lot of Overtime
That rinky-dink kidney-bean sink IS ridiculous - I'd imagine that lav floor gets reeeally wet (eew). 😅
Yeah, it’s tiny
Great format Stig, It's new and refreshing and yours. Stay with it!!
Thanks, will do!
Stig i love all your videos the longer the better , so much to learn and its so fasinating watching you work . Thank you so much .
Thank you so much for being here Jeff, I appreciate that and thank you for watching
Thanks Stig always a great video.....A real pro!!!...So much good info!!!
Thank you so much, Allen
Hey Stig, that’s a twin turbod hurucan owned by UA-camr Alex Choi. He was flying it out to Europe for a rally.
@@TS-py4hx very cool.
Amazing insight to the amazing planes ✈️ a must view
Glad you enjoyed it!
17:54 Former N926VA and More to love (by the way my favorite Airbus Alaska Livery)
Yup that’s the one.
the lighting strike from LHR is my favorite part of the vid soo much details and certain areas POV we never get too see from a 777-300 er. ALSO MOOMMMMMM stig just uploaded bring me my popcorn
Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy the popcorn 🍿
Stig you always make my week with your positivity and passion for your job and just aviation overall. Makes some of the harder days much better watching you. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
I’m glad it something that is helping you Tom. I appreciate you being here and watching.
51:41 I’m glad you remembered to grab your phone before you buttoned up that panel!
If i didn’t we wouldn’t be sitting here watching the video 😅
Love watching the loge ones!!!! Helps me stay up b4 going to dinner. Your videos are awesome!!!!!!
Glad you like them!
Stig, you have a cracking job! Also, it takes a lot of brainpower to remember all of the systems and procedures on those lovely birds. Keep it up, man!
As much as I do remember I still have to go back and read the manuals all the time. It’s impossible to remember it all. Thank you for watching
@ 1:00:00 Singapore Sling A350, really good looking airplane. I think the A350 would look really smashing in AA colours.
I’m 10000% with you on that. I wish we had them