Airbus A320 - From Cold and Dark to Ready for Taxiing

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2012
  • www.balticaa.com Baltic Aviation Academy's series of reportages guiding people to know better the aircraft controls are continued. This week Pranas Drulis, ATPL integrated student, explains what does it mean 'Cold and dark' in aviation. It will be shown how to start-up an airplane from the very beginning. Get a little preview before your type rating trainings!
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  • @davidsummers6700
    @davidsummers6700 6 років тому +2642

    Saved this to my hard drive for an apocalypse emergency type occasion.

    • @MrGodofcar
      @MrGodofcar 4 роки тому +14

      lol

    • @planes1014
      @planes1014 4 роки тому +10

      Lol

    • @j.ceasar
      @j.ceasar 4 роки тому +8

      Lol

    • @tinmania
      @tinmania 4 роки тому +133

      Smart move. During the hurricanes of 2018 my only way out was an abandoned A320, which thankfully had one working battery with which to start the APU (a term I only learned after watching this video while in the partially submerged cockpit).

    • @jordan6988
      @jordan6988 4 роки тому +17

      @@tinmania umm what? Lol your saying you flew an abandoned A320?

  • @jeff3388
    @jeff3388 5 років тому +2070

    thanks for this, I don't have my own a320 but my brother in law left his parked in front of my Learjet and I need to move it

    • @yung_drakoo3605
      @yung_drakoo3605 4 роки тому +83

      jeff 33 well why not take it for a spin since this guy taught u how to start it. All u need to do is make sure the ground isn’t in the sky because if ur flying and all of a sudden u see pavement u did something wrong.

    • @andrasdudas8226
      @andrasdudas8226 3 роки тому +30

      Hey, the guy stole my plane.

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +13

      Ok, Believable. I will let you slip this time.

    • @doyoulikedags3534
      @doyoulikedags3534 3 роки тому +13

      All jokes aside, this really helped me get started with vatsim.

    • @PTurtle
      @PTurtle 3 роки тому +17

      Are u a millionaire, if you are
      *Hi*

  • @chinmayaguitarrock
    @chinmayaguitarrock 3 роки тому +2100

    In FSX:
    1) Press CTRL+E
    Checklist Complete, cleared to Takeoff

    • @siegmundeurades5753
      @siegmundeurades5753 3 роки тому +67

      Also applies for MSFS 2020

    • @AlbertoFrisiero
      @AlbertoFrisiero 2 роки тому +17

      @@siegmundeurades5753 nah there is the checklist also in mfs2020 but you can also don't do it ahaha

    • @butterthatlandingplss1748
      @butterthatlandingplss1748 2 роки тому +11

      @@siegmundeurades5753 no you have to startup manually like irl

    • @mv8984
      @mv8984 2 роки тому +10

      @GreenWithers is it even worth firing up for 15 minutes

    • @mv8984
      @mv8984 2 роки тому +2

      @GreenWithers priovinf my point. I need way more than 15 minutes .

  • @MIO9_sh
    @MIO9_sh 3 роки тому +2817

    Thanks i got my achievement in microsoft flight simulator

    • @Roalethiago
      @Roalethiago 3 роки тому +77

      Funny enough I've got this on my recomend right after getting that achievement.
      The ingame checklist is quite clear to be honest

    • @Roalethiago
      @Roalethiago 3 роки тому +14

      The problem is that Engine#1 ALWAYS dies a few seconds after pushback and nothing can get that engine started again

    • @lillemy5062
      @lillemy5062 3 роки тому +17

      @@Roalethiago In the game you turn off APU on the checklist that causes it to stop, the fix is a mod that adds tons of new buttons to press that also patches the engine 1 stop

    • @Roalethiago
      @Roalethiago 3 роки тому +5

      @@lillemy5062 i'm waiting on a official path, my fs2020 is 100% vanilla, and what about the erratic TOGA, the engine keeps failing like and old carburated cold engine, lol.

    • @MIO9_sh
      @MIO9_sh 3 роки тому +1

      @@Roalethiago the vanilla one sometimes has both the batteries died out AND disconnected from external power, which sucks, the plane is just dead

  • @garrygarrygarry1
    @garrygarrygarry1 6 років тому +2281

    Thanks, i was trying to figure out how to start my plane all morning.

    • @shrekoverlord1685
      @shrekoverlord1685 5 років тому +77

      I believe that would be ctrl+e

    • @jannisn454
      @jannisn454 5 років тому +8

      @@shrekoverlord1685 FsX CoNfIrMeD
      wanna do a shared cockpit Flight?

    • @NameThatGamer
      @NameThatGamer 4 роки тому +5

      @@jannisn454 hmm X-plane also do ctrl + e ;)

    • @ensar_clj7677
      @ensar_clj7677 4 роки тому +17

      try alt+F4 it will fix everything it’s a cheat code ;)

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +4

      Don't forget to put some fuel in as well.

  • @russiandrivers9986
    @russiandrivers9986 5 років тому +3399

    I found this video very useful because I'm sick and tired of pilots leaving A320s in my back yard. The next one that lands is going to get flown to the Mojave desert and sold for cash.

  • @christopher9626
    @christopher9626 Рік тому +92

    This vid is a decade old at this point, but its one of the most incredible that I ve seen of a startup(even though its simulated) I loved how he went through every single function and item. This was incredibly informative and I really enjoyed it!

    • @kylemartinez2722
      @kylemartinez2722 Рік тому

      I was wondering what he’s doing now, seems like he’s FO on cargo planes now.

    • @kattn01
      @kattn01 Рік тому

      It's really pretty poor...

    • @stjepannikolic5418
      @stjepannikolic5418 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@kattn01can you do it better?

  • @Admistt
    @Admistt 2 роки тому +606

    9:48 *cruises at 2000ft*
    11:50 *initial climb of 4000ft*
    -------------------------------------------------
    9:42 *Sets Flight Number to "320"*
    12:30 *"Speedbird123"*

    • @Muhammed777.
      @Muhammed777. 2 роки тому +9

      hahahahah

    • @alectw
      @alectw 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @rafavsky9126
      @rafavsky9126 Рік тому +8

      The callsign doesn't Need to have the flight Number i Guess...

    • @vktor192
      @vktor192 Рік тому +52

      I think he started engines with cabin doors open too lol😂

    • @carloscortes5570
      @carloscortes5570 Рік тому +20

      And no flaps

  • @iwannadrum1001
    @iwannadrum1001 5 років тому +2480

    imagine having to check your car each morning for 15 minutes before you can start the damn thing.

    • @jonasberney8857
      @jonasberney8857 3 роки тому +88

      I'd be late to work every day

    • @chips2195
      @chips2195 3 роки тому +248

      i mean arent we supposed to check the car every morning ? :D

    • @drdefecation
      @drdefecation 3 роки тому +79

      Imagine if your car could fly

    • @geovannyperez6765
      @geovannyperez6765 3 роки тому +9

      @@drdefecation Hahahahaha you're crazy buddy

    • @George-wx9dj
      @George-wx9dj 3 роки тому +89

      Jeroen Steeman Before fuel injection we had carburetors to set choke and warm up, soften, fifteen minutes was normal especially in the winter

  • @planes1014
    @planes1014 5 років тому +610

    This video really helped my granny start her A320, she’s very happy with the quickness of getting too the antique store and back!

  • @musab4886
    @musab4886 3 роки тому +312

    11:55
    Cruise Altitude: 2000ft
    Initial Climb: 4000ft

    • @kronos548
      @kronos548 3 роки тому +18

      k it wasnt just me that though that was odd

    • @ByT1mothy
      @ByT1mothy 3 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 2 роки тому +9

      All good. V1 And Vr are the same as well... But that's fine, since he's going where he already is

    • @sirtango1
      @sirtango1 2 роки тому +3

      Reach cruise altitude in 30 seconds 😁

    • @2Timothy42
      @2Timothy42 2 роки тому

      I came here to say the same thing. Beat me to it ;)

  • @jamesblunt006
    @jamesblunt006 3 роки тому +34

    Why do I keep watching videos that explain how to do things that I will absolutely 100% guaranteed never need in my life.

  • @andrewgach7363
    @andrewgach7363 8 років тому +4315

    ctrl + e should do it

  • @onemoremisfit
    @onemoremisfit 4 роки тому +800

    3:38 If you forget to turn on the NO SMOKING signs then the passengers will all just light up on you, and it will be your fault.

    • @djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853
      @djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853 4 роки тому +129

      You should've been on the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco a few weeks ago when they forgot to turn off the "NO WEED OR BLOWJOBS" sign: within seconds it was fucking carnage!

    • @imrankutianawala1815
      @imrankutianawala1815 4 роки тому

      onemoremisfit they’ll definetly know not to do that and flight attendants will notify the pilot

    • @christopherfuery2304
      @christopherfuery2304 4 роки тому +1

      He did

    • @anonymouswriter448
      @anonymouswriter448 4 роки тому +10

      @@imrankutianawala1815 r/woooosh. Wow that flew right over your head more than the a320

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +3

      Those switches no longer exist now. The lamps are hard wired.

  • @christopherthorkon3997
    @christopherthorkon3997 3 роки тому +123

    This is so amazing. I don't fly any kind of aircraft but I find this to be wonderful -- and in some ways helps me to overcome my fear of flying and turbulence (seeing how carefully everything is checked just to power everything on).

    • @bsame
      @bsame Рік тому +2

      I am still scared

    • @HelloMyNamesNino
      @HelloMyNamesNino Рік тому +3

      It also helps you understand the various noises during takeoff and climb, and why for example the plane might power down temporarily during a climb..

    • @atticustay1
      @atticustay1 10 місяців тому +1

      @@bsameYour chances of being in an accident while flying are 1 in 1.2 million and your chances of dying in an accident are 1 in 11 million. It’s the safest form of transport. Your chances of dying in a car accident are 1 in 5,000!

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany 7 місяців тому

      according to me its safer to fly than riding in a car

    • @TheOddHog
      @TheOddHog 7 місяців тому +1

      @@atticustay1 For most people it’s an irrational fear. Pretty much everyone has heard of the statistics, but it doesn’t really help a phobia

  • @iainmillar1532
    @iainmillar1532 Рік тому +19

    Thanks for making this video. When you first posted it I was self studying the A320 ground school and seeing how the buttons worked here was invaluable - I literally just had the fcom 😂. I later flew the a320 for 5 years. I’ve forgotten it all now but it brings back fond memories.

  • @kaltenstein7718
    @kaltenstein7718 5 років тому +435

    Checklist: 1. Press start Button
    Check!
    Checklist complete

    • @rpriesol
      @rpriesol 4 роки тому +4

      exactly. the whole checklist could be done automatically - I really don't see any benefit to do it manually...

    • @grigorecosmin
      @grigorecosmin 3 роки тому +5

      @@rpriesol The computer does the checks. The pilot just looks for any fault lights that might be reported and prepares the plane for flight.

    • @hyperdude144
      @hyperdude144 3 роки тому +1

      Full Xbox Console start checklist (From cold+dark to disk in drive).

    • @FelonyVideos
      @FelonyVideos 3 роки тому +4

      This is completely insane. The computer should do ALL of this, and only prompt the pilot to clear conditions that are out of position. The pilot should clear conditions. Start the APU. Clear conditions again. Start M1. Clear conditions. Start M2. Comm with tower as needed.

    • @matsv201
      @matsv201 3 роки тому

      @@rpriesol most of the swich is set to automatic. The point of the checklist is to make sure it works if it taken out of automatic.
      Really the only reason its not all automatic is because a plane cant just pull up to the side if a system fail.
      Granted, something mote modern like A220, a lot more system is just fully automatic.

  • @RCHeliJet
    @RCHeliJet 4 роки тому +353

    Fantastic, thumb up. Thanks for the Instruction.

  • @ankari353
    @ankari353 9 місяців тому +11

    I first watched this video when I was 14. I'm 17 now. Aiming for my dreams and can't wait to enter a simulator. I also smile when I think of the fact that this guy is probably living the dream now, soaring the sky. Can't wait to join him, can't wait.

    • @jgwilymp
      @jgwilymp 7 місяців тому +2

      I believe he’s now a B747 first officer for Cargolux.

  • @cdragonVII
    @cdragonVII 3 роки тому +322

    anyone else watching these start-up tutorials so they'll know what to do when flight simulator 2020 comes out?

  • @JA-ov5sb
    @JA-ov5sb 5 років тому +184

    I've watched this 9 times. 1 more time then I'm going to go and solo.

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +16

      He has not taught you to land yet. Hold your horses.

    • @arnavg7973
      @arnavg7973 3 роки тому +5

      @@jaishetty8586 like a wise man once said - anyone can take off, landing is for legends

    • @zimph6846
      @zimph6846 2 роки тому

      haha

  • @pokerandphilosophy8328
    @pokerandphilosophy8328 5 років тому +134

    14:07 "So... I've just released the f*ing brakes"
    The brakes and him have a bit of history.

    • @sheagoff6009
      @sheagoff6009 5 років тому +7

      PN Houle he said parking break

    • @pokerandphilosophy8328
      @pokerandphilosophy8328 5 років тому +42

      @@sheagoff6009 Yes thanks. I was joking.

    • @Fk67Lg
      @Fk67Lg 5 років тому +5

      @@sheagoff6009 I thought he said fucking too. So matter- of-factly. Sure sounded like fucking brakes to me.

    • @Enaxity
      @Enaxity 3 роки тому +4

      @@sheagoff6009 *brake. If you dont get a joke dont correct it with wrong words.

    • @YourHostNathanBurke
      @YourHostNathanBurke 3 роки тому +3

      LOL made me look

  • @jonesaviation1116
    @jonesaviation1116 3 роки тому +6

    Why not just do CONTROL + E

  • @anjuk6255
    @anjuk6255 3 роки тому +35

    14:44
    Engine is the heart of an aeroplane, but the pilot is its soul....but its engineers are god. They made automation possible in aviation.

  • @noelstoehr965
    @noelstoehr965 7 років тому +1357

    Does this work for an a380? I don't have an a320 lying in my back yard

    • @Tbonedoesfsx
      @Tbonedoesfsx 7 років тому +67

      i an hoping tht this also worksfor an sr 71 i have. TWO in my yard

    • @solountipomas8616
      @solountipomas8616 7 років тому +59

      All Airbus planes have simillar panels (cockpit) so airline pilots can swich planes after a couple of monts training, no matter if you change A318 for A380

    • @yurab1834
      @yurab1834 7 років тому +47

      So you have an a380 in your backyard right?

    • @friedchicken1
      @friedchicken1 7 років тому +82

      I have 1985 fiat panda in my backyard

    • @matt3580
      @matt3580 7 років тому +38

      hey! be respectful of (Fiat) Pandas as those are pretty much like Tanks.(heavy, durable, not as fuel efficient as you might think and if pushed above 60mph you'd feel like astronauts during re-entry

  • @talktomeaboutlife
    @talktomeaboutlife 8 років тому +452

    Initial climb to 4000 for FL020. Gotta love that :)

    • @wayneelliott2462
      @wayneelliott2462 8 років тому +13

      Yes it made me chuckle too

    • @LKokos
      @LKokos 7 років тому +23

      I found it strange but I thought that "instructor should know better".

    • @phillipmckie4913
      @phillipmckie4913 7 років тому +10

      Yes I saw that too. That is why a checklist is always needed. BTW, I did not know that the A320 was single Pilot.

    • @raidzor5452
      @raidzor5452 6 років тому +28

      PHILLIP MC KIE He is simply trying to provide information quickly, not give you long and boring realistic simulation.

    • @MortisIlluminare
      @MortisIlluminare 6 років тому +3

      Well... that would be an interesting flight... %)

  • @bhaktibhandari7379
    @bhaktibhandari7379 2 роки тому +10

    Brain:- "C'mon!! You won't even need that anytime in your life!"
    Heart:- "watch it _just in case_ 👀"

  • @aftermathsample305
    @aftermathsample305 Рік тому +17

    I fly very often, twice a month roundtrips so 4 times a month. Nearly always on A320s and wow! It's crazy to see everything these pilots have to do to get us in the air. Great job

    • @bobfitz8701
      @bobfitz8701 8 місяців тому +2

      Fun fact most days they slack off and skip half of the routine.

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany 7 місяців тому

      it that was true the plane will not be able to fly, lol @@bobfitz8701

  • @Paretozen
    @Paretozen 4 роки тому +1250

    Looks complicated. I'll stick to being a drunk passenger.

    • @Kingbron007
      @Kingbron007 4 роки тому +30

      737 Max He said it as a joke, just telling you ;)

    • @manjukanakan459
      @manjukanakan459 4 роки тому

      Lol ;)

    • @revaious2476
      @revaious2476 4 роки тому +6

      @737 Max r/woosh

    • @Moe-yx5ue
      @Moe-yx5ue 4 роки тому +3

      Actually, since the flight was quite short, he didn’t give the full tutorial to the MCDU, and also didn’t give much detail about the engine startup checklist lol 😂😂

    • @revaious2476
      @revaious2476 4 роки тому +2

      @737 Max don't you know what r/woosh is?

  • @datboi795
    @datboi795 4 роки тому +441

    12:12
    Let me just grab my check list. *Summons Satan*

  • @SD0409
    @SD0409 3 роки тому +1

    Thank God for this video...My Airbus A320 arrived this morning and I had no idea how to start it. And I was goign to start the damn thing with the windshiled wipers on...phew...now I'm glad I watch the video...

  • @nursyahirahmohammadradzi6555
    @nursyahirahmohammadradzi6555 2 роки тому +1

    during my highschool time, i always watch your videos & it really inspired me to become an airline pilot but 8 years has passed, I complete my degree studies and become rnd engineer right now. But aviation still be my passion

  • @phillipforde2453
    @phillipforde2453 6 років тому +42

    The comments on this video are hilarious. Thanks guys. Life is too short to be serious all the time.

  • @user-yg2up4lg3r
    @user-yg2up4lg3r 5 років тому +142

    *Excellent* Now I can go steal my neighbors A320.

  • @RJames-mm8xm
    @RJames-mm8xm Рік тому

    Thank you! I recently started playing around on one of my vr flight sims and this has help tremendously. I've taken a liking to the a320. I love starting cold and dark now that I know how to do it.

  • @TheRealLink
    @TheRealLink 2 роки тому +1

    Like nearly everyone here, probably will never be in this position in my lifetime but it sure teaches you a lot, along with the million things pilots need to do and keep track of. Great video!

  • @FreshCoffeeParts
    @FreshCoffeeParts 6 років тому +66

    Voltage levels and AC frequencies in jet aircraft are always so amazingly bizarre.
    Running AC at 400hz, crazy.

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +16

      high speed turbine engines turn faster, and you need smaller and lighter alternators. Saves weight. more efficient.

    • @gulammohiddin5747
      @gulammohiddin5747 3 роки тому +8

      @@jaishetty8586 That sounds so smart. But I don't know what it means :(

    • @SeldomPooper
      @SeldomPooper 3 роки тому +1

      @@gulammohiddin5747 Haha. Me too.

    • @squidlybytes
      @squidlybytes 3 роки тому +16

      @@gulammohiddin5747 Because jet engines are small-ish and they spin so fast, they generate electricity differently from the big slow ones used to make power for cities. This makes the electrical specs onboard really weird.

    • @mrb.5610
      @mrb.5610 3 роки тому

      Probably helped having a higher frequency with the old tube radios and electrics - smaller transformers needed to step up the voltage.

  • @Dumb-Comment
    @Dumb-Comment 4 роки тому +223

    7 years ago, this young man should be one hell of a captain by now

  • @dennisk5818
    @dennisk5818 3 місяці тому +1

    The APU is a turbojet, in essence. When starting up an engine, fuel is not introduced into the engine until (if I recall) N2 is around 20%. After that, the engine is self-sustaining. The engine parameters are monitored in the cockpit. As for the APU, the computer handles all the startup and introduction of fuel, I would imagine, as there is no monitoring of its engine parameters.

  • @mziamari1098
    @mziamari1098 3 роки тому +1

    nice video Pranas, respect for all the engineers who desgin and build this machines

  • @idontknowanygoodnames1498
    @idontknowanygoodnames1498 5 років тому +26

    I have a massive runway with ILS and is somehow a recognized airport on the MCDU, because of this video it was a breeze getting it out, i watched some other video about the other stages of the flight, when I reached Heathrow the ATC where saying lot's of things to me that i didn't understand, once I got out of the plane using the emergency side window rope I was escorted by the police, which I thought was very kind.

  • @theandrewvideoshow2674
    @theandrewvideoshow2674 7 років тому +1460

    Why am I watching this at 2 in the morning

  • @benjaminschultz6501
    @benjaminschultz6501 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for this clean walk-through! :)
    Sincerely, a sim enthusiast.

  • @gautamsinha5443
    @gautamsinha5443 Рік тому

    Fascinating... I've always been thrilled & intrigued by everything about Big Jets...having watched my Dad captain BIG Jets for so many years! ✌👌👍

  • @rsharlan
    @rsharlan 8 років тому +83

    Wow I found that absolutely fascinating. As a VFR private pilot it was fantastic to see the detail of an A320 start up. Thanks. :-)

    • @8bitslime
      @8bitslime 8 років тому +2

      As a student pilot who only knows VFR as well, all the screens scare me.

    • @BruceCarbonLakeriver
      @BruceCarbonLakeriver 6 років тому

      whats about it now? (2 years after?) :D

    • @avflyguy
      @avflyguy 5 років тому +9

      Next Generation should be " HEY SIRI" Check everything and startup

    • @thelert
      @thelert 4 роки тому

      Agreed.

  • @Micrologist2351
    @Micrologist2351 9 років тому +238

    What is wrong with every second commenter pointing out some irrelevant fact about him not following real world procedures 100% (ADIRS 1,2,3 not 1,3,2, the doors are open, MCDU Flightnumber didn't match callsign, Runway isn't used for T/O..).
    This was not the point of this video. He wanted to provide a short video (maybe within the old youtube 15 min limit) on how to start an Airbus 320 without any prior knowledge. And I think he accomplished that.
    If you want to follow the procedures 100% then go grab them online and follow them with the visual aid of this video - as most of the important steps are shown here.

    • @kwastek
      @kwastek 9 років тому +4

      Well said!

    • @rivalaudia3785
      @rivalaudia3785 9 років тому

      No,yes at boeing 777-300er

    • @XpertPilotFSX
      @XpertPilotFSX 8 років тому +5

      U stupid idiot. You know nothing. The ADIRS order is 1,3,2. Look that up yourself, dumbass.

    • @Micrologist2351
      @Micrologist2351 8 років тому +28

      XpertPilotFSX Hello "Xpert Pilot FSX", thanks for your input. You most definitely understood my point and provided me with a very helpful answer. I'd like to congratulate you on your pro-level piloting knowledge and reading comprehension.

    • @MrNonaste
      @MrNonaste 8 років тому +1

      MicrologistLP That jerk probably never even flew a C-150.

  • @Tapo6
    @Tapo6 2 місяці тому +2

    yeah when i was starting my an 225 in my backyard it wasnt starting for some reason, i think the apu blew up or something, anyone know how i can fix it?

  • @gorgono1
    @gorgono1 3 роки тому +2

    I got an A320 for my birthday and now I can finally fly it, thanks!

  • @tommyanderson2785
    @tommyanderson2785 7 років тому +12

    I love the moment when the pilot lights up the panel and the cockpit. It looks like a spaceship at that moment.

  • @mattkrull6097
    @mattkrull6097 4 роки тому +7

    You started taxi & takeoff before disconnecting the APU.
    I can see the sparks now as you drag it across the apron. :)

    • @stefstaf
      @stefstaf Рік тому +4

      that would have been the GPU (Ground Power Unit). The APU is an integral part of the plane located at its tail, which (you are right btw) should have turned it off for taxi and take off.

  • @fet3595
    @fet3595 3 роки тому +1

    00:50
    As we have completed the necessary checks, we can now POWER ON the aircraft. First of all, (1) we select BOTH BATTERIES ON.
    (2) Now we have to do the APU FIRE TEST. Both lights are illuminated, ie the test is performing quite well. And
    (3) we can START the APU itself. We start the MASTER SWITCH ON and
    (4) the START.

  • @alienter7517
    @alienter7517 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you pranas for teaching us how to fly, land, startup, the A320 :)

  • @raymondtsui6252
    @raymondtsui6252 5 років тому +404

    This tutorial is for starting 'Murican and European planes.
    The Russian ones they start you

    • @user-rp1jr2qo1k
      @user-rp1jr2qo1k 4 роки тому +9

      Yes, I remember the old Tupolevs...

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +6

      No, The Russian ones need to be pushed by hand.

    • @techticalgaming2296
      @techticalgaming2296 3 роки тому +2

      And they burn liquid fuel rather solid too

    • @ps2bndled
      @ps2bndled 3 роки тому

      What about the Asian planes?

    • @traveller2810
      @traveller2810 3 роки тому

      @@user-rp1jr2qo1k Антоновы тоже не подарок)

  • @PatrickDX1
    @PatrickDX1 8 років тому +875

    Does this work with manual transmission A320's?

    • @Dana_Danarosana
      @Dana_Danarosana 8 років тому +257

      +Mustang Pat The manuals don't have APU. You have to get it rolling down a hill and compression start... just pop the clutch in 1st gear...

    • @PointyTailofSatan
      @PointyTailofSatan 8 років тому +99

      +Mustang Pat They had a model where the passengers had pedals to power the engines. But they needed 3000 bags of peanuts and 1000 soft drinks per flight hour, and it was too expensive to fly.

    • @oxus72
      @oxus72 8 років тому +11

      +Saud Siddiqui Raises questions though. Does Everest really have the gradually 'slightening' slopes necessary to correct the down pitch at startup without crushing the nose gear at the same time? Do the passengers get a heads up on the minor pressure discomfort that can occasionally occur? Isn't the Annapurna inflight route ultimately a little on the rocky and foggy side? I've heard cynic pilot remarks about monsoon season wind shear being worse than for any other +7000m international airport.

    • @markgorney3325
      @markgorney3325 6 років тому +11

      Clutches for A320s are $110k! :(

    • @t_mac41603
      @t_mac41603 6 років тому

      Mustang Pat only if it has a clutch

  • @-Rook-
    @-Rook- 3 роки тому

    Very interesting video, I guess lots of people have wondered how hard it is to fire a large passenger aircraft up. This scratches that curiosity itch.

  • @juliusvdl2204
    @juliusvdl2204 3 роки тому

    I didn't think this would work on my flight sim on my phone but everything was really accurate, just like the real thing. I was actually able to start the aircraft from cold and dark following this videos instructions.

  • @kieran7378
    @kieran7378 7 років тому +1426

    Am I the only one that wants to get a can of compressed air and clean around all the buttons?

    • @teknikal_domain
      @teknikal_domain 7 років тому +20

      nope.

    • @abdulrahmanhasan8504
      @abdulrahmanhasan8504 7 років тому +27

      lmao i was thinking that too

    • @tommyanderson2785
      @tommyanderson2785 7 років тому +47

      That's why this is not the job for girls:))

    • @Raymint
      @Raymint 7 років тому +18

      I was thinking the same thing! I'm wondering if they ever clean up in there. I mean properly... planes are boys toys, I doubt they do.

    • @aaronwilliamson1720
      @aaronwilliamson1720 7 років тому +72

      Aeroplanes are just as much girls toys as they are guys.. :)

  • @MONRFin
    @MONRFin 6 років тому +7

    Dude, because of you I fell in love with A320. Now rewatching this video knowing about this airplane so much more than 4 years ago gives me such interesting vibes. You've literally changed my life in a good way :) Thank you very very much!

  • @jjchello
    @jjchello 7 місяців тому +1

    My instructor pilot was old school and taught me to memorize checklists and procedures from the manual and do them from said memory. That way I had a full understanding of the systems and only needed to use the checklists as just that, a check-list. Way too many pilots using them as do-lists and are way too dependent on them as an operator. As the aircraft became more complicated, the longer the nights became studying and memorizing.

  • @VarunGupta3009
    @VarunGupta3009 3 роки тому +9

    Very informative. I can finally fly the A320 in my backyard.
    Seriously though, this helped me give a clear picture of the Cold and Dark startup sequence on FSX. :)
    Thanks!

  • @earthearth9126
    @earthearth9126 4 роки тому +132

    Am I the only one who really wants a home cockpit because it looks fun and it’s really realistic?

    • @noot3778
      @noot3778 8 місяців тому +7

      i recommend getting a second hand logitech yoke + logitech flight switch panel + flight instrument panel + some other logitech flying gear, its really awesome and its not as expensive as other home cockpits

    • @Aviation129
      @Aviation129 5 місяців тому

      Same

    • @juliebraden6911
      @juliebraden6911 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes it's only you. That's why there's no market for them and also why you're the only person watching this video.
      Quit being lazy and just parroting memes and phrases from the internet. Try creativity and originality for a change.

    • @anitavillacorta8090
      @anitavillacorta8090 3 місяці тому

      ​@@juliebraden6911ur boring

  • @sbollmeyer
    @sbollmeyer 4 роки тому +52

    When he reached up, I thought he was going to say, "now you just turn on the stereo."

  • @jamesmcneely5124
    @jamesmcneely5124 2 роки тому

    Very enjoyable to watch, I have a whole new respect for airline pilots.

  • @jmc2567
    @jmc2567 Рік тому

    Awesome vid with great commentary and videography and great editing thankyou the procedure is alot more complex than I thought it would be,I would be happy to have you as my pilot anyday,Best wishes to you and all, from, Auckland, New Zealand ✈⭐👍✅❤🙂🙂😉😉😉

  • @vishnuramesh6849
    @vishnuramesh6849 5 років тому +9

    Everything has been explained in a crisp & a simple manner. Thank you Pranas. For the 641 who disliked, you gotta throttle back!!

  • @timquain5341
    @timquain5341 5 років тому +14

    By far the best tutorial I've seen yet. I love how systematic it is. I'm aiming to learn to fly either an A320 or a 737 on x-plane (flight simulator). I can fly small GA planes already. I think I will learn the A320 after watching this. Thanks!

  • @JayantKumar-dn3zu
    @JayantKumar-dn3zu 2 роки тому

    Watching this video and doing exactly what u r saying in an A320 in Microsoft flight simulator 2020. It’s fun. thank you for the upload.

  • @grumpy-man
    @grumpy-man 3 роки тому +2

    Whoever this kid is, he's an amazing instructor! Very well done. Perhaps i shall takeoff from Brussel this evening...

  • @techmantra4521
    @techmantra4521 8 років тому +229

    Now I can start up that A320 I had lying about. Thank you!

    • @airbus7378
      @airbus7378 5 років тому

      What do you mean by "lying about".

    • @Semi_Sphere
      @Semi_Sphere 5 років тому +2

      @@airbus7378 lying around maybe

    • @neoney
      @neoney 5 років тому

      Rayhan Ahdar laying*

  • @testflight201
    @testflight201 4 роки тому +20

    Meanwhile Pranas is a 747 Cargo Pilot. Well done, sir, well done.

  • @naraon3186
    @naraon3186 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! Now I think I can go for a test drive with All-new Electric Bus in my town.
    Also, , I didn't know that I had to insert all the bus stations that I pass through while enrouting, in master computer.

  • @MagicThorDE
    @MagicThorDE 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! I try to fly with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and your Video helps me a lot to understand the million of buttons and lights... :-) Now I can teach my kids a little bit more to understand, too... :-) Thank you! :-)

  • @givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983
    @givemepizzaorgivemedeath3983 7 років тому +724

    218 people gave this video a thumbs down? WTF? the title told you exactly what you were going to see. ...and you saw it.

    • @Soulrider2012
      @Soulrider2012 7 років тому +49

      They are probably mad because it's a simulator vs the real thing. :)
      ETA:Typo

    • @AA-xk1uv
      @AA-xk1uv 7 років тому +50

      They reached the "fuck it" state after seeing so many controllers.

    • @nizarimi
      @nizarimi 6 років тому +58

      Probably because they don't have any spare airbus lying around in their backyard.

    • @wizbang68
      @wizbang68 6 років тому +6

      my the flight level made no sense with the take off altitude? Just saying.

    • @Speedbird7771
      @Speedbird7771 6 років тому +5

      Because we wanted to see a female porn star wearing a bikini doing this video,.. not a pimple ridden geek!

  • @baileym4708
    @baileym4708 4 роки тому +84

    Did he have to hold down the clutch with the left leg before starting the engine?

    • @jaishetty8586
      @jaishetty8586 3 роки тому +13

      No , not required. The air traffic controllers do it for you.

    • @MurdashowsLostkid
      @MurdashowsLostkid 3 роки тому

      Dude wtf fuck you

    • @matsv201
      @matsv201 3 роки тому +6

      You thinking of the 320neo with a geared turbine

    • @thegrandyata
      @thegrandyata 3 роки тому +3

      @@MurdashowsLostkid no you

    • @MurdashowsLostkid
      @MurdashowsLostkid 3 роки тому

      @@thegrandyata seriously? fuck you

  • @D3mosthene
    @D3mosthene 3 роки тому +11

    I'm ready for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 now

  • @marekmazurek8459
    @marekmazurek8459 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this tutorial, it helps a lot with my training

  • @elektron2kim666
    @elektron2kim666 10 років тому +7

    Very helpful to know what all the buttons and panels do! I destroyed a prop engine recently in simulating "dark and cold" starts. On autopilot I went into a spin. I won't talk about pressing both fuel dump buttons in a rush start of my virtual 787.

  • @SF-fb6lv
    @SF-fb6lv 4 роки тому +33

    4:18 Fault on the Fault Light?

  • @nathanvalentine3771
    @nathanvalentine3771 Рік тому

    UA-cam, I want to thank you. I was enjoying the video too much. When you saved me with an add two minutes into the video. Thank you so much for consistently bringing me back to my drab existence

    • @3rett115
      @3rett115 2 місяці тому

      Use a browser that has 'ad' blocking or just download an 'ad' blocking extension, for the love of God. It's 2024. This is no secret by now.

  • @brianrivers2028
    @brianrivers2028 Рік тому

    Pranas Drulis Thank you for showing me how to cold start the A320. Your MCDU information was difficult to follow you kept jumping steps on the setup and had a partial view of the MCDU blocking the views on the buttons you selected. But love the way you explain it all, your voice and zoom images are well focus to view. Again thank you

  • @cruisemissle87
    @cruisemissle87 5 років тому +105

    Slight error in forgetting to switch the air conditioning from "Fresh/Clean" to "Damp/Smelly".

    • @JonTheBrush
      @JonTheBrush 5 років тому +23

      That is for Ryan Air flights only, the specify it in their build specs

    • @MerlinVI
      @MerlinVI 5 років тому +8

      That's cos they changed the a/c systems in the modern stuff it just says Socks.

    • @myself248
      @myself248 5 років тому +7

      @@MerlinVI You're joking, but in all seriousness, a sudden smell of dirty socks in an aircraft might be a sign of engine oil getting into the bleed-air which is used for cabin conditioning. At room temp the oil is harmless, but once heated it decomposes into nasty stuff.

  • @thenekom
    @thenekom 9 років тому +105

    Thank god I found this video! I have one of these in my backyard and couldn't figure out how to move it so I could cut the grass under it!
    But seriously, cool video!

    • @karthik121087
      @karthik121087 9 років тому +8

      you don't need to move it to cut the grass... you can easily walk underneath the A320!

    • @jimjimmymoore
      @jimjimmymoore 9 років тому +2

      5475t5y y 6 j jjjn j e4 ut e r ut 7ut4 7pm44 know 64 i r43 it 55tt7 u rtt67t8545ee76333 4

    • @russiandrivers9986
      @russiandrivers9986 5 років тому +1

      I am always finding these old things in my back yard. Normally I watch a UA-cam video about how to fly one and then I leave them in Somalia.

    • @idontknowanygoodnames1498
      @idontknowanygoodnames1498 5 років тому

      @@russiandrivers9986 Then how do you get back home?

    • @russiandrivers9986
      @russiandrivers9986 5 років тому +1

      I swap the A320 for a camel and point it north until I reach Ethiopia. @@idontknowanygoodnames1498

  • @fet3595
    @fet3595 3 роки тому +1

    7:48
    (1) Now we will continue with the thrust levers once again.
    (2) We will check that they are in their positions.
    (3) We will check that the engine Masters are both OFF.
    (4) We will check that the engine MODE Selector is OFF.
    (5) that the ground spoilers are retracted and disarmed.
    (6) and that the FLAPS are selected UP,
    (7) RADAR trim is showing 0.
    (8) Parking Brake is set to ON and 8
    (9) that the gravity GEAR extension LEVER is in its correct position as well. 8:25

  • @KartikPlays
    @KartikPlays 10 місяців тому

    Finally, I know what to do with the A320 sitting on my terrace. Extremely useful video 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @rjs198585
    @rjs198585 5 років тому +324

    I'm from England do they make these in Right Hand Drive? 🤣

    • @saifetheridge9833
      @saifetheridge9833 5 років тому +14

      I think you mean right hand fly ;)

    • @user-sf9pq5ox7w
      @user-sf9pq5ox7w 5 років тому +16

      for you, the captain is on the right hand side!!

    • @fluidefluide1128
      @fluidefluide1128 4 роки тому +11

      No, but they did do a convertible. They cancelled them because some mard-arses complained about their hair getting messed up. PC gone mad....

    • @maximusextreme3725
      @maximusextreme3725 4 роки тому +3

      Pop the bonnet and see if you can rewire it for RHD. Cheerio mate!

    • @iam_ghostryder6012
      @iam_ghostryder6012 4 роки тому +2

      Yes you can sit in the first officer seat and steer from there

  • @apexcorner45
    @apexcorner45 4 роки тому +37

    Why am I watching this?? I have a 737

  • @seanienco189
    @seanienco189 Рік тому +4

    Flight Level 020 but 4000 for initial climb :) Also, you forgot to mention to arm the spoilers, put flaps into 1 and set max auto brake prior to takeoff but I do see them selected on the aircraft already

  • @sterbin5348
    @sterbin5348 Рік тому +1

    As a new mechanic this has helped a lot, cheers.

  • @ivanchan3305
    @ivanchan3305 5 років тому +10

    (MCDU) flight number is 320
    (to ATC) callsign is Speedbird 123

  • @harveybolton
    @harveybolton 5 років тому +32

    Not a pilot but shouldn't the Engine mode be switched back from ignition to normal after they're both started?

    • @gonzaloromero5161
      @gonzaloromero5161 5 років тому +1

      No, ignition mode its used for takeoff, its like continuous in boeing, but simplified

    • @topethermohenes7658
      @topethermohenes7658 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah they should, ignition isn't needed when taking off except for heavy rain, then ignition is needed

    • @tanshaomala
      @tanshaomala 4 роки тому +1

      Harvey Bolton you are correct.

    • @vDuBi
      @vDuBi 3 роки тому

      I‘m Not sure, but i think you can and should start the engines in Norm Mode, because in case of an fail or error while starting, the engine will shut down automaticly. Correct me if i‘m wrong

    • @theflightchannel7840
      @theflightchannel7840 3 роки тому +1

      Just in case the engines die on takeoff

  • @frost1183
    @frost1183 Рік тому

    Mines been sitting back in my shed for years I’m glad I can finally use it thx!

  • @RynardMooreVstar1
    @RynardMooreVstar1 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank God I found this video. I came home from work and found that someone had parked a A320 in my back yard. I found out later that the A320 was an inheritance from a uncle who I never knew about. As it turns out, my uncle felt that I was the only one worthy of the A320 -- so he gave it to me. At first I was a little ticked because I wish my uncle had just left me some cash -- but then I got to thinking that I can start my own airline. So I guess it's a matter of when life hands you a free A320 -- make an airline out of it...

  • @petertheawesome1
    @petertheawesome1 5 років тому +56

    Starting up a car:
    1 button
    Starting up a plane:
    16484852718499483625274949262563474859583726723948639 buttons

    • @apache1234657
      @apache1234657 5 років тому +2

      I turn a key so no one can hax my car the buttons just make it drift

    • @bennybenevento3899
      @bennybenevento3899 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @stonent
      @stonent 3 роки тому +3

      Cold start a man:
      Touch 1 place.
      Cold start a woman:
      Touch 16484852718499483625274949262563474859583726723948639 places

  • @gemster18
    @gemster18 7 років тому +7

    thank you so much for putting this together, I have the Areosoft A319 for FSX, and I wanted so badly to understand how to properly operate, and fly this wonderful aircraft. I will follow along in the FSX and hopefully get a better understanding. Tks. again.

    • @Sammakko7
      @Sammakko7 7 років тому +1

      gemster18 just search tutorial full flight

  • @MicrowavedAlastair5390
    @MicrowavedAlastair5390 Рік тому +1

    Man, I always wondered what I was going to do with that A320 that's just sitting in my backyard.
    That opening was just perfect.

  • @MrXhandsome
    @MrXhandsome Рік тому +2

    Life saver.. I was already wondering how the heck I would move this Airbus A320 from my backyard.. the only complain I have is that this seems to be the neo version so a few things have changed.. but at least I have an idea now how to move this thing... thanks!!!!

    • @tomstravels520
      @tomstravels520 Рік тому +1

      This is an old simulator as the NEO’s have bigger square LCD screens and a digital standby instrument where this has the analogue ones

  • @notgaryoldman1178
    @notgaryoldman1178 4 роки тому +8

    1:11
    *Captain carrying out his checks* "The test is performing quite good"
    *Flight attendant enters* "Captain, we've carried out our tests and they were quite good"
    *Captain* "Quite good? That's not good enough. Go and do them again"

  • @McRocket
    @McRocket 8 років тому +8

    This was outstanding to me....thank you very much.

  • @mr.ishaantripathirock4818
    @mr.ishaantripathirock4818 3 роки тому

    Guys,thank you so much!!!I have learnt about planes from this channel only,thaks to the BAA traning,I am going to become a pilot when I grow up:)

  • @jakobole
    @jakobole 4 роки тому +1

    A run-down of the radar-features would be nice. Both "Mode" and "Tilt" - I'm pretty sure I know what they are for, but an in-depth info-video would be great!