Stig Shift. #13 (Aircraft maintenance Adventures)
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2024
- Thank you, all for joining me once again for another fun filled weekend. This weekend was not as exciting, but I was able to capture some incredible moments and share some technical knowledge as usual. If you have suggestions on systems or things, you want to see, let me know I will try to do my best to put it into my next video. As always, I want to say a big thank you to every single one of you, without you, this would not be possible. I appreciate you all being here and watching.
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Ladies and gentlemen a quick correction. I made a mistake on the batteries. In the video, I say milliamp hours, that’s incorrect, the correct terminology is Amp Hours. Sorry about that, I was talking too fast and said it incorrectly.
Also, a bit of more context on the tail strike sticker, the reason it’s there is because the 321 is a longer aircraft
Funny! As soon as you said it I was correcting you :D no worries man, always appreciate the views inside & outside the birds, thanks for bringing us along and commenting as you go.
@@rogerneumann8105 never hesitate to correct me, I am not perfect even I get things incorrect time to time. Also, it would probably help if I write a script for myself, but all I do is just start talking when I would look at the images 😂
@@StigAviationNiCd batteries is a best choice to hazardous of Li ion and heavy of Pb gel I suppose.
Lithium is a newer technology than ni-cad. When lithium came out it has a higher energy density than ni-cad and no memory.
@@Rwalt61 lithium cell make hydrogen when reach end_of_life
Ah, a new Stig video dropped… Time to brew some tea, toss the headphones on, and enjoy 55 minutes of aviation bliss! Thanks for sharing your time bonding with the birds. 🦅
I appreciate it Jared, and don’t forget the popcorn 👌
@@StigAviation with tea, one must have some hobnobs to dunk or maybe a jaffa cake :))
I drink alcohol free beer while I enjoy his videos. Is that cheating?
Right on 👍🏻
As an Avgeek and AA 2 million miler, I can and will listen to you technical explanations no matter how often it is repeated. Keep up the great videos!
I so agree. I only hope all AA techs have the same attitude.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.
I worked there and quit...because they didn't@@tompurvis1261
No need to brag about the 2 million.miler status. Seen this happen with alaska airlines and he was so annoying and thought he was so special and kept annoying all the other passengers. No one cares.
The PC-12 is one of the aircraft manufactured by Pilatus, generally referred to as the “platypus”.
The 321 “Tail Strike” placard is a reminder that because of its length you can’t pitch a 321 up as much during takeoff and landing compared to 319s and 320s. There’s a chart that shows the actual limits for the 320 family (A32F) depending on whether taking off landing (because the gear strut compression is different) but as a general limitation, the shorter 319s and 320s have a 10 degree operational pitch limit while the longer A321 has a 7 1/2 degree pitch limit - those numbers give a 2-4 degree margin before actually scraping the tail.
By the way it may come as a surprise for the Boeing fans that the fly-by-wire A32F generally doesn’t electronically prevent tail strikes; the 777 has had that programmed in for years (as well as all 787s) so if you see a 777 with a tail skid you’re seeing an older 777; the skid has been removed in the newer ones since the airplane (theoretically) can’t tail strike. Removing that mechanism - and the structural reinforcements that supported it - resulted in a weight savings equal to a couple of passengers if I remember correctly.
The A321neo does have a form of tail strike protection that reduces rotation rate and limits pitch, but like the big Boeings the crew can override it if necessary by pulling full back stick.
Anyway, it is important for 321 pilots to remember they’re in the longer plane and they need to pay more attention to pitch; if they find themselves with a high sink rate coming over the threshold they can’t flare as much to save the landing.
Hence the placard.
Absolutely fantastic addition of knowledge. Thank you very much.
Being an automotive guy, the complexity of a modern plane is mind-boggling. I can see why one takes a LONG time to build.
They are extremely complicated machines.
I love working on cars too. If the job's done right! AlI the correct parts etc. I like to work on nearly anything realIy, garbage disposals. Locomotives. Anything. IF THE JOB'S DONE RIGHT. I like to machine parts too. I like it aIl.
Re: time. Yeah. Like shipbuilding. Everything's built in modules now tho. Piping, electrical etc. Everything hooked up and in place. Just weld modules together.
The big crosshead marine diesel/dual fuel (residual - NG) are the most efficient engines, running 53 - 54% LHV thermal efficiency now.
UH OH! I pulled a Stig! I misspoke. The big new combined cycle units are the most efficient. Gas turbine/steam turbine. But it's not realIy just one engine. It's two, running in series. Gas turbine exhausts into a 2 or 3 stage heat recovery boiler which raises steam for a big induction steam turbine. Very efficient. Indeed there's a big GE H series turbine running in Japan now which is doing some 63 1/2 % LHV, the world record. Running gas turbines simple cycle as is done in planes (no other choice, unfortunately. Kinda hard to haul massive boilers & steam turbine generator's around. Tho the big Antonov Miyria did carry turbine rotors, boiler assy's etc. around before the Rooskie's blew her away) is very inefficient. Blasts waste heat out everywhere. Sir Frank Whittle realIy blew it there. That's life. lt is what it is. For many years, back in the day, Gas turbines would barely run themselves because the aux load is so hi. Compressor, lube oil pump, generator etc. etc. Additionally the part load efficiency efficiency of gas turbines is very poor, because the 1st stage turbine nozzle temp falls off so much. Which is why aircraft gas turbines are designed to run most efficiently at cruise (only part load) not at full load (takeoff) because the full load operating time is so short relative to cruise operating time, while power gas turbines are designed to run at max efficiency at (continuous) fulI load. The 2nd Thermodynamic Law is a bit__. So much so that we dam welI better get power generation and transmission, distribution etc. efficiency up. Way up or we're gonna boil ourselves right off the planet with alI the waste heat we're generating by the time everyone gets alI the power he wants and thinks he needs - for his table saw, router, lathe, milling machine, his wife's sewing machine, dishwasher etc. Cogeneration's gonna really have to take hold - Stirling Engines, fish farms, greenhouses, building heating etc. The 2nd Thermodynamic Law's a real bit__. I could go on and on. Love this stuff (BSME).
DAG NABBIT! PulIed another '○□♤%%%^^○●¤**!@!! Stig:
GIobal UHVDC node to node xmsn grids, ultra hi efficiency combined cycle units, fusion (which wilI have to employ the aforementioned combined cycle unit gas turbines runing closed cycle. Lo temp reject heat is no joke. Everyone in Madagascar, Zamboanga, Mongolia, you name it's gonna want his share of power. Global lo temp waste heat production wilI be tremendous if something's not done.
The Renton Washington factory cranks out a 737 in just over a day. It's incredible. But yes that's from assembling submodules.
The wide bodies take a bit longer I think 5 or so days. Something like that.
STIG - it is people like YOU that make this world a tolerable world. People with your kindness are few and far between. I applaud your devotion to your profession AND TO THE PROFESSION itself!!! The daily work and commitment to details are a skillset that ANY employer would pay dearly to have STIG!! Your much more than a mechanic for American Airlines - you my friend have become an icon in this world of sim-plane spotting etc! You represent such an important component to the big picture! PLEASE enjoy the time at the top...cherish every moment along the journey bud! Keep doing what you are and you will be BIG!!
Thank you so much Greg from the bottom of my heart. I’m humbled by your kind words and I’m honored to have you here much like I’m honored to have all these wonderful people here. I will do my best to show and teach and take you on these beautiful adventures. Cheers my friend.
I always say ETOPS stands for, Engines Turning Or People Swimming 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
I had the pleasure of doing maintenance on Air Force 2 (when Boeing was threatening a strike and needed a heavy check). Absolutely cleanest aircraft I've ever worked on. Flight controls, landing gears, gear bays....all spotless.
I’m glad you got to experience that. Usually the airplanes I’m working on are already very dirty.
Stig, I must say, the aviation content of your videos is quality enough, but the kindness and attention to detail content are above and beyond. My son has taken to watching your videos and I couldn’t be happier.
Keep up the wonderful work, sir.
Mike, you have no idea how big of a smile that puts on my face knowing that you and your son can sit down and watch something together and share that moment. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m glad I can provide entertainment and education, and bring a father and son together.
Hey Stig. I love the videos and I love how passionate you are about these birds. I always appreciate the kind words. Thank you for making my week and take care of yourself.
My pleasure! And thank you for being here
Hi Stig. I’m a ground ops guy and I can’t get enough of aircraft knowledge. I’m a geek for this stuff. The most fun I have is driving the pushback tug. It’s a blast. Let’s see more pushbacks!
Pushbacks are definitely fun. I’ll try to get more footage of that on the next one.
@@StigAviation I love the tugs too!😊
they are tugs. We call them tugs.
hey stig! i just found your account the other day and have learned more about planes in two days, than the 26 years i’ve been alive lol thank you man!! so inspiring!
Same 😂
Thank you so much for being here Jake, I’m glad you’re enjoying it and I’m glad you were learning.
I want to say that I love all your videos. I also am a licensed A&P mechanic. I received my license in June of 1995. I worked fo GE in Miami and Midwest Express airlines in Milwaukee. I unfortunately fell 13 feet off a ladder June of 2008. That fall put me on long term disability the rest of my life. I truly miss the working on the DC-9, MD-80s and 717s. I did hangar and line maintenance. I also loves overhauling engines at GE . Your channel brings back manner great times and memories for me. Thank you very much. May God bless you and your family!
Thank you Jeremy, that means a lot to me and I hope you did recover from your injuries. I’m glad this brings back fond memories, especially you working on such amazing classic aircraft. Keep that passion for Aviation live.
Hey, Stig! I spent 23 years with the Air Force and always loved working on the "line." One stormy night, looking up at the big tail of a KC-10 during a 3am preflight, with the cool rain pouring down my face and filling my boots, I thought, "You've got to LOVE this job to do it." Yup. Obviously, you do, too. I miss those good times. Thank you for your great videos, education and conversation!
You said it right my friend, you definitely need to love this job and this profession to be punished by the environment around you. Thank you for your service. 🫡
Wow, I sure do enjoy your video and I am subscribed to your channel.I'm so excited that I could see stuff that you can't see normal.😊
Thank you so much for being here Erwin. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
Love your videos !! Thank you so much for letting us know these breathtaking marvels of technology!!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you being here
I love your content so much I rewatch some of your videos
Thank you very much Travis
That’s right!! You had mentioned that there was going to be trainees. How awesome!
Always look forward to the “recap” of the weekend adventures!! Thanks Stig!! 🤙🏻
You bet! Thank you for watching
Great night when stig uploads. I’ve been watching your videos every night. Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you so much
Sting your videos are amazing, I’m an experienced technician on Airbus and now looking forward to put some practice with my EASA B737 and B777 and your videos are really helping me to put context in working at line maintenance! Thanks and continue to do your amazing job. It’s incredible the love and respect you talk about our job 😊
Andre, I am very happy that this is helping you. I am so glad that I can contribute to your education. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
THIS is what i want to be watching during breakfast, delightful. also never be hesitant about repeating yourself, reiterating procedures or showing us the same parts of your job, that's part of the appeal!!
I am very happy you enjoyed it, I hope breakfast was good too 👍
you are very great man
I always love and admire your spirits keep it up God bless you
Thank you so much 😀
I completely agree! Can you imagine having Stig as your coworker? Or your manager/ supervisor? Better yet..... your training manager. Jsu working along side Stig would be SO FUN!!! What a great attitude! It would be hard to have a bad day at work if Stig was your coworker!
Thank you Stig, your videos provide me 55 minutes of clear headspace, almost a zen-like state of mind that allows me to escape my worries. God Bless!
I’m happy it can put you in the state of relaxation. I appreciate you being here.
Hi Stig! Maybe you recognize my name at this point (maybe not), but I just want to say a big thank you for keeping these videos coming! Sure would take a lot of your free time! Thank you for keeping my dreams alive, greetings from Norway!😄
Of course I recognize your name, and I thank you for being here and watching. Cheers from LAX.
When you change the O2 bottle I would have thought you cap the planes supply inlet rather than just setting it down. Curious, that's all. Great video
The changeover of the bottle happened so quick that I really don’t need to cap the aircraft side of the line. As soon as I had the old one out, the new one was sitting right behind me.
I've been looking into getting my A&P recently. I've thought about it briefly before, but recently found your videos and it has inspired me to seriously look into it as a career. Life long lover of airplanes and anything mechanical. Keep up the work, you're an inspiration to many.
I’m about halfway there (General and most of Airframe down) and these videos inspire me so much too. I would definitely recommend continuing to check out the A&P route 😄
@@Seth_Johns0n Thanks! Will do. Good luck on the rest of your schooling!
It’s a very interesting career. Make sure to do your research and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Wonderful video - visually, acoustically, educationally! I loved your final thoughts and wanted mention how the breather port on the engine reminded me of the time Gandalf fought the Balrog on Zirak-Zigel... 😁😉
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you so mch for taking time out of your work days to make these for us, this was a great video an so full of know how for us AV nuts,
thanks for keeping us safe up in the air when we travel around the world, stay blessed for us an stay safe out on the field !
It is my absolute pleasure to take you along on these adventures and I appreciate you for watching
22:52 There's no way a battery that big (at a reasonable voltage) is 60 MILLIamp hours -- 60 amp hours seems more reasonable?
I apologize about that, I meant to say amp hours, I made a corrective statement and pinned it. Sorry about that, I was talking too fast.
@@StigAviationAll good, no need to be so apologetic! Great videos btw!
I must be a weirdo. I always liked going to our nearby air force base during their air shows. They usually had at least one Boeing 747, and I loved doing an under belly walk and being under the monster. I also loved the view like you show under the tail looking up.
An amazing feeling walking underneath these Giants
American Airlines are very fortunate to have someone like yourself working for them. Your vidoes are very interesting, informative, and you do a great job with the video. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I appreciate you being here and coming along with me on these adventures
I love seeing a 777 300ER heavy taking off 4000ft and seeing the rear end seems to be dragging behind. Yes Sig the 777 is my favourite Aswell and the last best Boeing plane. I have watch the video of Boeing making the 777 I think I have watched it 5 times lol. I Remember in 2007 at school and seeing the 777 in the air was so amazing for me. I am more into fighter aircraft, but just love your vids mate so thanks =)
Thank you so much, and I’m glad you’re enjoying it
Thanks Stig for another great video.
My pleasure!
20:41 haha sounds like your cat wants some attention.
My cats always want attention, and food 😂
You talking about Airinc 629 made me think about my job as a Ford tech. On our newer vehicles, we have computer modules communicating through Ethernet. Most of our camera systems on the vehicles are wired up via coaxial cable now as well instead of analog. This technology is coming a very long way!
It’s fun watching the evolution of all this technology.
Very interesting and fun video! Your reverence of aviation and your work is evident.
Many thanks sir. I appreciate you watching
Is it that time of the week already?! My goodness, always a pleasure Stig!
Thank you for watching Fiona
But Stig.. YOU are my AMM.. LOL.. I hope all is going well with ya my man!! Much respect and support from Yuma, AZ. 👍👍
Thank you Ryan, hope all is well in Arizona.
AMAZING content. I appreciate your thoroughness and your ability not to talk down to your audience. Plus your music bed additions are top notch.
Thank you so much and I’m glad you enjoyed it
Back in the 1960s-70s they used honeycomb flooring in RVs. It's starting to become popular again.
The Bronco Raptor is the most expensive SUV Ford has ever offered. It's a bit insane in my opinion- and probably high-maintenance. That could even be a Maxilider Bronco, of which only 150 will be built.
Nowadays, it’s all about weight saving, the lighter it is the more it can carry
So exciting! Look forward to these every week!
Yay! Thank you!🙏
@@StigAviation The sound the engine makes when it's being turned on and revving up... ahhh beautiful sound.. One thing I'd love though Stig, and maybe you can put in a good word to AA... make economy seats comfy for the 17 hour flight I'm about to take! lol
Learning for my ATPL the whole day then watching your video is a perfect motivation and even more information than one day of my subject Aircraft General Knowledge! Keep it up man, amazing content 🛫🤝🏼
I am so happy that I can be of service and helpful to your studies Luca
Ah another great episode from Airport Stig. Some say his veins are filled with hydraulic fluid…and that his drink of choice is H515 on the rocks!!!!😂😂
Re the orange/brown substance in the 737 nose gear bay, I used a brand called Dinitrol on Beech 1900D aircraft. Primarily used it in gear bays, external side of rear pressure bulkhead and tail fin rear spar and wing spars.
That stuff smells so horrible when you brush it or spray it on 😂
@@StigAviation Agreed! Never looked forward to that job when using that stuff.
Hey Stig, Nice presentation thanks. I almost went for Airplane repair at LaGuardia Airplane school in NYC across from the airport. I went a different route. I will call you on an error with the oxygen bottle leak check! When you tested for bubbles after opening the valve on the bottle I think looking for a leak on the vent side only at the nut was wrong. If that vent line is going out of the plane thru the wall without a plug, it's at atmosphere. If there was a leak at the overpressure valve inside that line you should check for a leak at the outside vent hole OR before you put the braded line on the fitting. That's should be a NON leaking overpressure valve in the bottle valve head. If you had bubbles there the leak would show before you put the line back on. The overpressure side of that valve head shouldn't have any gas come out UNLESS that overpressure vent valve/pop off side was leaking. That line would never build enough pressure to show a leak making bubbles, BUT it could be leaking out of the plane THRU the S.S. line and you'd never know it with the bubble method.
I think that was a VCR type fitting on the vent line to the bottle? Do you use metal seals and reuse because of the torque spec. or just replace? The seals could be VCR on the 2000psi side and VCO on the vent side because of low or no pressure buildup.
Just bust'n them a bit.
I like your work and I enjoy watching the planes, I took planes many times to many places for work. It's good to know someone with your dedication and positive attitude is out there doing a great job and loving planes.
Thank you very much Arthur for that incredible explanation, and you are absolutely correct, but I don’t know if you saw carefully. I test leakage on the over pressure side as well as the supply side. In regards to that little brass fitting or seal yes some aircraft do have that. Thank you so much once again sir.
I think that's a (late?) 1920's Bugatti frame. It's probably worth more than most supercars you see, even in this condition. So cool.
You’re probably right, it was a very unique car
I can't believe that they strapped it down through the wheel spokes.
@StigAviation Your videos are awesome! Thank you!
Glad you like them Larry. I appreciate you watching
@StigAviation So thankful for your videos that are amazing for me as an aviation enthusiast. I was looking for more details to learn more and gladly found your channel! We are forever learners on this amazing technology as you very well said in this video.
Interesting that you showed the seat of the 787 and pressed the button to move it without knowing what was going to happen days after you published this video. As you may know, the incident happened 2 weeks ago on a Latam flight to Auckland, NZ, where the nose suddenly dropped and many passengers resulted injured. Would be interesting if you can go again over that seat and check that button with its cap which seems to be faulty. Incredible how a simple cap may have triggered what happened that awful day for those passengers and crew.
I’m glad you saw this video, and if you have time, take a look at my recent video where I go into full detail, explaining the seat, electrical movement and show that switch in detail.
@@StigAviation Great! I already watched it and confirms my doubts about the slow speed of the seat, seemingly difficult or almost impossible to hit the yoke in such a way to cause the nose drop. There is even a U-shape space to avoid seat contact with the yoke. I didn't know about the power off switch in case the pilot decides the movement is unsafe or anything, more argument to consider this hypothesis least likely. Next hypothesis is about screens going off for seconds? the 51-day cycle with no electric reseting? I don't get this, what is the issue of 51 days with no reseting? how can the electric system be on for 51 days? and if it were to be, why can this happen and put off the screens?
As an AMT in the Air Force with aspirations to work in an airport I absolutely love your vlogs, I'm so addicted to them. Please never stop uploading! Sending love from the US Air Force
Thank you for your service and all your hard work. Make sure you have your air frame and powerplant license When you get out, the airlines will hire you in a heartbeat.
@@StigAviation Yes sir, I'm doing my FSDO interview very soon
Never liked virtual circuit breakers, there’s nothing like actually pulling a circuit breaker and fitting a collar while working on a system. The thought of a computer breaking the power supply to a system that I was about to work on never felt truly safe. Maybe it’s a good thing I retired as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 was coming into service with the airline I worked for. Only did a few maintenance tasks on the 787, so only had to rely on virtual circuit breakers for a short time. I spent 50 years working on 747’s, DC10’s and various other aircraft, which all had proper circuit breakers, so maybe I’m a bit too old school.
But I totally agree in aviation every days a school day, you are constantly learning about new systems, new products and updating safety training. But I enjoyed every day at work during my 50 years, and if I had the chance I’d do it all over again, even those cold, wet and windy days on the ramp at London Gatwick.
It’s absolutely incredible Charlie, 50 years in the industry, and you are still young at heart, my friend
@@StigAviation Started as a sixteen year old apprentice carried on to nearly sixty seven. The job was always interesting with new technology coming I all the time, meaning a constant learning curve plus the fun and comradely out on the ramp made the job even more enjoyable. Now I’ve retired I miss it all a lot.
8:10 checks fuel tank to make sure it is empty. Good job.
👍
I have never seen somebody so enthusiastic to go to work...
I love this job 🙌🙌🙌
What a joy to watch you do what I did 50 years ago for Continental Airlines on the ramp LAX. Only on much earlier airplanes 707s 727s etc.
We all had about the same attitude about the job also. Great attitude. Learned a couple new things by watching- the green grounding wires and the vortex generator on the A320s ( I flew at Frontier) Thanks and keep the videos coming
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thank you so much for being here
Have you ever met Juan Brown he flies for American on the 777 out of L A? He has a good RUclips channel.Keep up the great work Stig,love to learn.
I have met him, but I did not know he had a such a RUclips presence, next time he flies through. I’ll have a fun time talking about it with him.
Great video (again!) Stig. Thanks!
I made a quick research about the data bus system and realized that Boeing didn't abandoned ARINC 629 and returned to ARINC 429. In fact they returned to a point-to-point configuration but using a new standard ARINC 664 / AFDX that offers a higher data rate, improved reliability and greater flexibility. This new system, used in the 787 and 737 Max is the same used in A380, A350 and A320neo family. There is a new multidrop data bus standard (similar to the ARINC 629, but faster), the ARINC 825 / CAN that can be found in the newer aircrafts such as the latest regional jets, latest business jets and latest helicopters.
Concerning the oxygen bottle change, I wonder what is the need for a leak check with soapy solution on the overpressure hose connection...🤔. Even if the safety valve has a small leak, once the hose is open to the atmosphere would you see any bubbles leaking from the connection?
You are correct on the 664, but it’s only on very certain systems, and they’re using ethernet at that point. In regards to the soapy solution, we just wanna make sure that the threads have not been damaged and we have a good seal, and it also calls out the manual to do so.
One of the coolest youtubers out there! Love these videos keep them coming!
Thank you so so much
You have a great channel with cool content . It looks like you are coming up on a 3 year anniversary on Feb 16 and growing fast !! It feels very welcoming with your style and humor , love the little hearts really a nice touch . I love to ID the jet type and series on both Airbus and Boeing . I always remember my early flying days with Boeing and MD , B707 , B727 , DC8 and DC10 . Thank you I will be watching . I think your channel is going to takeoff lol Be Safe Be Kind
Thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate you.
I can return some info. The Polar Survival Kit’s most important content are a pair of protective extreme cold suits that the pilots can wear to perform an external inspection after we have had to divert to an extreme north polar Emergency alternate airport. There are several options that we can be flight planned to have as ETOPS alternate airports during Polar routings, sometimes routing even very close to the literal North Pole of the planet. When we were friends with Russia, a polar route from eastern Canada or Europe to Southeast Asia overflew big parts of Russia. A common alternate is the city/airport of Yakutsk in Siberia (UEEE/YKS). Often has the distinction of being the coldest city on the planet during winter. That polar suit would be a major safety/survival outfit to have on board if we had to prepare for a departure out of there one cold winter day/night. We have to confirm that Polar Survival kit is on board before any Polar trip.
Thank you so much for the fantastic information, I really appreciate this Mike. 👌
The main equipment bay looks interesting (as does everything else of course), as a computer technician I'm especially interested in the various computers, the specs, hardware, software, operating system, cabling etc.
The tidbit in another video about running an air gapped WinXP system was nice :)
I briefly worked with a guy who normally wrote programs for flight simulators on some NATO airbases, but I unfortunately didn't get a chance to talk with him about it.
He probably wasn't even allowed to do so but nonetheless a missed opportunity.
Great video and explanations as always!
Thank you so much, I’m very happy you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you being here.
Hey you said for the public to clean up after them selves an imagine they are in their own house . Scary thought.
Definitely a scary thought.
Thank you for keeping us in the loop on your activities! As I've said before, you're a great dude and we all appreciate your efforts both from the virtual world and the real world! Have another cup of joe for us!
Thank you so much Tim, I am glad you are here and you are enjoying it. Definitely having another cuppa coffee.
Seeing that A321 makes me appreciate the NEO more. Those engines look tiny on that big body, like the older E-Jets.... Which i just realized we never see here! Hopefully one day. You're never boring.
The Neo is definitely a very beautiful aircraft
Hi stig, you clear up so much questions about airplanes for me. I thought knowing the technic side of the diamond i fly was complicated but this is on another level. I love your content and so does some of my buddies from flightschool! Keep going strong buddy, its people like you this planet needs❤
Glad to help. Thank you so much.
I’ve often thought you and I are on the same page generally speaking in life, but I think so even more after seeing you clean the washroom down after yourself. Something I’ve always done, probably stems from my airline cabin crew days, and just being a thoughtful person.
It’s just respect towards the aircraft and towards my fellow passengers. That’s how my parents raised me.
It shows the content of your character! 🏆
787 - Plastic Princess - love it!
She’s a beauty
your videos are pure gold, thank so much.
Thank you so much Jesse
awesome content stig, keep up just found your channel and is amazing. ETOPS - Engine Turn Or Passengers Swim :)
I appreciate you being here. Thank you.
I live near Ohare too bad there isn't a maintenance guy with a chanel here . Keep up the great videos 😊
It’s a pleasure to have you here
pls keep doing this forever, my new favorite videos on RUclips
Will do. Thank you
even if i cant become a pilot or a flight engineer ....i just love watching your videos sir !!
Thank you 🙏
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
the engineering and technology involved in modern commercial aircraft is mind boggling
Absolutely 👍
I love the sound of those high bypass turbo fans.
Music to my ears 👍
I love these videos so much. Who’da thought that watching an aviation mechanic doing his thing could be so uplifting? Stig, if you’re ever in Australia you’ll never have to pay for a coffee mate.
You are absolutely awesome, I will take you up on that offer when I am down under 🤙
very interesting and educational especially the 787 is an unusual plane, good luck👍
Many thanks!
Thanx for having us onboard. Be well!
My pleasure Jeff
I am grateful of you to show us the avionics compartment of 777.
I personally love 777 as well, beautiful bird. And now as you have told us about the inter-communication of the aircraft computer systems, I am liking it even more.
Thanks for another beautiful video❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching
I love these videos, I learn so much
I’m very happy you are enjoying them
Dude, as an AMT working factory jets now, these videos make my day. Keep doin you bruh!
I’m glad I can help and I’m glad it can put a smile on your face.
thankyou sig always like what you put out even if its not as busy it is you working and i see what you deal with every day keep it up always look forward to your next maintenance week
Thank you so much Robbie. I appreciate you so much for being here.
Damm for a minute almost the last picture..it looks like a fricking submarine ..waoo and we just see the plane in the outside...thats insane..does places in the airplane that nobody see..😮😮
Glad you enjoyed it
I always said if I walked into a public loo in an airport or wherever and caught someone knowing they are leaving their mess I’d probably rub their nose in it! 😂
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@stig watching the ads as I write. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and love for your “job” 🤙🏼
Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you taking your time and watching and I mostly appreciate that you interact with me and talk to me.
Incredible! You answered my question about the 'smoking pitot tube' under the engines before the video was over. You are very thorough! Now I know it is a drain mast on Rolls Royce engines. I couldn't find a similar looking drain mast on the GE engines on the 777. They might be there, but I've never seen one on the triple 7. I'm learning a lot about these airplanes. So interesting! Thank you!
I am very happy that you got the information you needed
777F pilot here. I do really enjoy your videos, specially the 777 ones :)
I’ll be in LAX around 10.4, maybe see you on the imperial cargo side, pos 6 or 7 ;)
Thank you Captain. Hopefully to see at lax. Might be even able to catch your takeoff 🤙
Hello Stig.
I just came across/ discovered your you-tube channel a couple of days ago and have already sat through 3 of them. I'm very impressed with the quality. I've subscribed and will definitely be checking out more. It's like reminiscing of my years on the ramp. A&P since 1979. Braniff for 3 years (until getting furloughed just prior to their bankruptcy). Went on to Northwest, spent about 3 years in the hangars of MSP then BOS line maintenance until 2005. Had to switch careers then, but still dabble in general aviation for a friend who runs an FBO. Whenever he needs sheet metal/structural work, he'll call me in.
I read a lot of comments from potential A&Ps, and like you, I couldn't think of any more rewarding career. Sure, when you start out, you might have to move to a company's main base and put up with a less than desirable shift/days off pattern, but it pays off. I'd do it all over if I had the choice.
So, keep up the good work.
I look forward to following you around the ramp.
Thank you so much Michael, and I can already recognize that you were a man that is a wealth of knowledge within aircraft maintenance. I appreciate you being here, and I appreciate you thinking in the positive direction of the future of aircraft maintenance.
Absolutely fantastic amazing beautiful so many words to describe your work, your job and your office. Your passion and dedication is inspiring!!
I am humbled by your generous words Scott thank you so so much
I love being your student..your a great teacher...my friend...
Thank you so much for the kind words
fellow AP here! I do line MTX on erj175/170s for envoy at CVG and the occasional gatecall for mainline. good to see a fellow AA employee!
It’s a pleasure to have you here. Keep up the amazing work
Imagine having Stig as your mentor as you go thru school…😳 lol, love the videos, thanks!
Thank you brother. Keep up the good work. You’re almost there. 🤙
Thank you for sharing a day and life at a cool airport.😊
My pleasure 👍
Another excellent video.
I appreciate that
I like you showing things several times. Makes me remember and learn!
I’m glad you are enjoying it.
I was expecting the oxygen cylinder to be a composite one- those have been around since at least the 1960s.
We have both the composite and the steel ones. It just depends on what we get from stock.
34:25 We have that kit so that if we have to divert to somewhere with an arctic climate the flight crew can perform any duties that require us to be outside. I really *really* hope I never have a reason to use it.
Makes total sense, I really hope nobody has to use it as well.
I cant get enough of these videos great job Stig!
Glad you like them!
You definitely have a great office space. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying the jet sounds. Have a great day, and stay safe .
Thank you very much Roger, and yes, indeed this is a fantastic place to work
Really appreciate this content! I'm the guy who is staring out the window from the moment I sit down on the aircraft. I love watching all of the ground crews cleaning, loading, maintaining and moving everything around. I love knowing how things work and seeing parts of the industry that most of us are not privy to. And as someone else who has a behind-the-scenes job, this passenger very much appreciates the work done by everyone, visible or not, who is making my journey possible!
I’m so glad you are enjoying this Jason. You have a true appreciation for aviation and all its aspects. Bravo sir.
Have you ever filmed or had the time to film the food caters doing their jobs on the planes? I see Sky Chefs trucks in some of your videos pulled up to the planes, I thought it may be interesting to see what they do.
I haven’t had a chance to film catering, that’s a very separate department from us
If I remember correctly the FAA says that aircraft can only fly certain routes based on survival gear onboard, for example an aircraft cannot fly more than XXX number of miles from a coastline without ocean survival gear, and so that Polar Survival kit means that it can fly polar routes
That’s absolutely correct. Hence the ETOPS certification.
I think it's a Bugatti Type 13 or one of its variants. It has front wheel brakes but those might not be original. Dates of production: 1910-20. Rare and valuable: you bet!
I think it might be a Type 35. Either way glad to see another one being restored!
Very interesting, thank you so much Chris