First flight as an Airline Captain!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- After 10+ years in the right seat this was my first time as an Airline Captain. Come along and enjoy! So happy to have Dave come along as well, he is a great mentor and a great Airline Captain!
Hope you all enjoy it. Cheers!
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0:00 Introduction
1:15 Dave!
5:58 First Overnight
9:14 Day Two
13:25 Playing With The Hud
15:48 Day Three
18:10 Chatting with Dave
23:50 Finishing up the Trip
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All of us "Ernie Geeks" were waiting for this moment. Huge congrats to you Big Ern! Thanks for taking us on the UOE. Those four stripes look good on you! Can't wait for the LAX vlogs now.
"Waiting"?! I was checking his channel 10 times a day to make sure Y.T. didn't miss popping his video on my stream....
Ernie geeks, lol I like that
Well said! I don’t think most people realize how much hard work and dedication it takes to get to his position.
It rhymes with his last name too lol
Seeing you walk off the plane with the 4 stripes was definitely a moment that washed over me (and I am sure may of your other followers) with a deep sense of pride. Have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet but hope some day we all would be lucky enough to shake the hand of our good Captain Big Ern . (I just have to stop scheduling Airbus flights :) :) - Kam
P.S what a gentleman and scholar Captain Dave is. You could not have asked for a better mentor/check airman
Dave was a great example of a true mentor.
The professionalIsm of "keeping your head in the game" by only recording between each flight leg really impressed me and stands out among all the content creators. WELL DONE.
From one captain ( more than 20 years) to another. Congratulations! Wishing you all the best in your new seat.
Thank you! You too!
Congrats Ern!!! We have been waiting for this moment.
Is there a way for a passenger to use that ipad software while on flight as an enthusiast?
@@abdulazizahmed838 u can choose normal jepp fd, but not fd pro( which requires an email activation directly from the airlines) or foreflight, both works great except there’s no amm function.
So good to see you was just wondering if you were flying,you've got this.Have a happy trip!!
You look marvelous, like you were meant for that seat, sure you wife is excited for you.
Congrats Captain E, I'm a huge fan . Keep doing what you're doing. Awesome Awesome Awesome.
Congratulations Captain Ern! Really liked “Dave’s” positive attitude and motivation as not just your UOE Captain but as your Mentor😀
The star of this show is Dave! What a wonderful check airman! That’s how it’s done….
Dave is awesome.
Loved seeing 4 stripes on you at the end! As a long time friend of Dave's I know it was was well earned.
Congratulations Captain! As a passenger I’m extremely grateful to all the hard work and dedication you (and fellow pilots) apply to this job. You also had an amazing check pilot. Super happy for you
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Southwest is one of my favorite airlines . MDW is a great airport !
Captain Ernie!, Seeing the 4 bars at the end made me extremely happy for you, Congratulations, you earned it!
Congrats Sir!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences over the years.
“No Excuses… I suck… Get better”. Love the commentary Big Ern! Congratulations on the upgrade! Happy Flying :)
Wow.. this is the most awesome and honest video ever. (I am a pilot also.). For pilots that want to know what it is.. This is amazing. I think that your nervousness doing a different seat for the first time, and Dave's confidence of having your back, honestly makes all Southwest Passengers feel better. It shows the human side, and how hard you guys work to keep everybody safe and share the knowledge. I love this video and love Dave!!!
Congratulations man! Happy flying!
congratulations sir! happy flying!
As a fellow pilot (corporate pilot for me) it is inspiring hearing how tired you might be, how exhausted you might feel, but you still set aside time for working out. I try to as best I can but there are many days when I pass on it to sleep and rest in my hotel room. Seeing you push through it encourages me to not let the workouts slip.
Congrats Captain Big Ern!!!!! Nothing but smooth air and blue skies for you my friend!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Ernie! Such an accomplishment, thanks for sharing your journey. Fly safe!
Congratulations! Great job!!
You can tell your such a stand up guy. Very experienced, hard working and most deserving of this move to the Captain seat. Those 4 bars look just right on you! Congratulations Cap 🎉✈️
Congrats BigErn! Southwest is lucky to have you in the ranks of Captain!
Congrats Captain! So glad you captured this great moment in an airline pilot’s career. It definitely motivates the rest of us to get to this point. Thank you!
Congrats! So happy for you!
I’ve never flown SWA into KIAH. I grew up in the flight path for Hobby and my mother was one of the original Southwest commuters. She flew up and back three days a week from Hobby to Love Field for work. She did this for three years from 1974 to 1977. It was cheap, it was quick, and it was easy. It was an entirely different airline from the traditional airlines back then. It was like a fast bus ride to Dallas. I went with her a few times. After a year, everyone knew her and she knew everyone. It was a pretty small company just flying the intraTexas routes. Good times.
Sir, heartfelt congratulations! You are an officer and a gentleman. Looking forward to Captain Ern's adventures.
Huge congrats captain. Well done and incredible well deserved!! Glad to live these experiences through your eyes. Helps fuel the dream and keep it alive. Wish you the best centreline landings and clear skies.
Congratulations!!
HUGE congrats Captain Ern!! Can’t wait to see more!!
Congratulations Big E!! It’s been a fun adventure tagging along with your journey. Look forward to what the left seat has in store.
This is the one we have been waiting for. Best of luck!
Big Ern! Congrats bro!! You earned it. I feel like a proud friend. I've been on this journey with you for the past 2 years and to see it come to fruition is amazing! I cant wait to fly with you.
Congratulation and lots of safe flights👍🏽
major congraulations are in order! I just started my PPL training and this gets me so excited!
Lots of hard work ,determination and the belief to never stop learning does pay off in the end! Congrats!
Congrats Ernie!!! You earned it, can’t wait to see you in the sky!
Congrats Captain Ern! I am excited to see you reach the pinnacle of your profession. I am always impressed how you thank and are grateful for the people around you that are part of your journey. I hope I end up with you as my pilot someday. Safe travels!
Congratulations, Captain! Hard work, steadfastness and perseverance always pays off.
10 longs years… congrats cap.
I like when Dave said your also a mentor now.
A true captain at heart.
Congrats! Been fun watching the journey!
Congratulations! Well done!
It reminds me of that feeling after SIM training and after IOE etc long ago in the L-1011. I’m sure you feel really great; accomplished and relieved. Congratulations Ernie. Much respect
Congratulations, Big Ern. What an awesome moment for to have received that 4th stripe. You have earned it with dedication and experience. I know your family is so proud of you. May God continue to Bless you, give you safe flights, and be with you, as you provide the flight safety for all the passengers under your care. Happy Flying, and Always Safe Landings!!
Huge congratulations Ern! 🥳🎉🍾
Awesome video to see. Congratulations! Thank you for continuing to give us videos even as you begin this very different aspect of your career.
Hey man, just wanted to say Congratulations! You have inspired me throughout the time as an FO! Love the content man, keep it up.
Major congrats to you Sir. I have been following your channel since mid 2020 during the early stage of the pandemic and have watched every episode and seeing your journey to captain as well as observing your professionalism, poise and character has been amazing to see. You have let us into your world and as an aviation enthusiast like myself, you have really made this such a cool experience and grown, even more than I already had, my love for aviation. Congratulations, Captain.
Thanks for sharing your experience😊
Congratulations 🙌🏼 Well deserved!
A big congratulations to you Ernie! Well deserved! I'm looking forward to being your First Officer and getting that photo with you one of these days. Anything is possible being that I am a new LAX guy on reserve!
Congratulations Big Ern. In my eyes, you’ve always been a Captain… happy days. Enjoy it. Cheers 🍻
Congratulations! Well done
Congrats Ern! The family is flying out to PHX from IND. I hope we luck out and get you as our pilot on one leg of our trip! All the best!
Congrats! You are doing Southwest a great service with this channel!
Congratulations sir! Well deserved!
Headed to the hangar this morning all I can say my friend looking real comfortable in the new seat. Congratulations and hope to see ya at MDW. Safe travels Captain ✈️
Ben buddy you’re glowing. So beyond happy for you and we appreciate the humble and candid content you share with us. Sunny side up Skip.
Congrats of the 4 stripes!! You worked so hard for it and you’ve been an inspiration to all of us who just want to get the courage to start flying.
Congrats Big Ern! Very happy for you!!!
Congratulations! And great video as always!
Big congrats Capt. You Ern’d it, deserve it and will be a great Captain. Hope to ride behind you someday. Hey, I’ve had Dave in my right seat a few times. Always a hoot but always an education. Once in a 737-800 sim . Did one Cat 3 landing with the H.U.D. Pretty cool system. Also did an approach with a major wind shear event and one landing with 30 knot direct crosswind. Dave put me through a workout. The sim was reusable after all that so not too bad for a private pilot. Keep learning and enjoy the world view from the left seat.
Capt. Ernie- Congratulations to you! Have you looked to your left yet, expecting to see another pilot and all you see is a reflection of yourself in the window? That’s when you know you’ve earned your new seat. May you have fair winds and great experiences in your new role!
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations, Cpt Ern! 👍 Always happy landings!
Thanks again!
Nice to have a, honest, supportive and knowledgeable check Captain as Dave. Congratulations on your fourth stripe Captain Ern!
CONGRATS! - So happy for you Ern.
I had to stop at 1:55. And say. You got this brother. God, put you in that seat. Do every thing you have done before. Keep moving, keep smiling and keep learning.
Congratulations Capt Ern! Captain Dave is correct, you'll be mentoring the next generation of aviators now :-)
Awesome !! Huge congratulations
What an awesome guy you are. Congratulations and well deserved!
“Fuel is great, unless you’re on fire.” Gotta start selling the swag Captain Ern
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Ern, all of your fans here on RUclips are very happy about this part of your evolution as a new captain. Hang in there, bud. 👍
Congrats!!!!!
I always loved the MDW landings. Always impressed with how quick the plane slows down.
Congratulations Caption Ern!!!! You have worked so hard and dedicated so much for this! Glad to see it pay off!
Congratulations to a well earned promotion. Your passengers are in good hands
Congrats! A friend, Charles Bourne, from flying at my "waterski" days just upgraded to the left seat at SWA last week as well!
Congratulations!!! That's awesome!
Congratulations! We're rooting for you
I’d be honored to have you as my captain any day! Cheers 🍻
Congratulations and well done Captain! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Congrats on the Upgrade completion! So happy for you. Hard work really paid off!
Congratulations Captain, well deservered. Continued success. See you again soon!
An "eye-watering" landing means something different to passengers than it does to pilots, Dave. 🤣🤣
Congratulations Ern! You’ve got a great shine! Would love to fly with you!
Congratulations! A big day for BigErn. Well-deserved!
Congrats. Thaks for sharing.
I love when pilots always have an explanation for a less than perfect landing although in the wake of a large freighter it’s justifiable haha
My discussions goes like this, “well, that stunk. Where are we eating dinner tonight?”
@@Michael-md1sz haha so true- so long as the cabin door wasn’t shut after the landing, it was good enough lol
First how are you. Congratulations to you
Excellent!!
Congrats Big Ern! So happy for you!
Big Ern, Congrats!! Awesome job!!!
Well deserved Captain Ern! You’re a great mentor to this wanna be should of been airline pilot. God be with you through this next chapter of your journey.
"It's an easy aircraft to learn"
no kidding, I've learned some of it's systems on my own and flown the 737NGs and MAXs in Xplane, I know simulators aren't entirely right but I think it's a good representation of how the planes work and I mainly use the sim to learn the systems and operations. I take it all with a grain of salt, If I ever decide to become an airline pilot I'll for sure forget or try to get out of habits I've gotten from Xplane and all that
If you want to go further in depth with the 737, you need the PMDG 737 in Prepar3D (it's not all there yet in MSFS due to limitations from MS).
X-Plane is a great tool to learn an aircraft, especially the more simple planes you'll start on like a 172. Obviously the maneuvering isn't that realistic, but if the model is good sims can be extremely helpful to learn systems and instrument flying.
@@hafeya The good thing is PMDG is making great strides on the aircraft and Asobo are working hard on continuing to fully flesh out the SDK. Soon we will have a aircraft that surpasses even P3D in terms of systems and hopefully flight dynamics than in P3D.
@@pilot.sergio4 oh for sure. I've got all the PMDG products on P3D, and I do fly the pmdg 737 on msfs. Just waiting for weather radar and some of the other systems to get built into it.
Im very happy for you Ernie, wish you all the best!
Congrats!!!!
Congratulations Ern, well deserved wish you the best in this next chapter of your career! ✈️👨✈️
Congratulations. You've earned this moment. Blessings and best of luck in this chapter
Congratulations on the upgrade!!!
Congratulations Captain Ernie!!! A ton of hard work put in with the most humble of attitudes, you should be very proud of your major milestone accomplishment! Thank you for taking us along your journey!
Congratulations Big Ern! Well deserved… hard work always pays off! I’d fly with you anytime.
Congratulations! Well deserved.