Stig Shift #37 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @SwampMaverick
    @SwampMaverick 3 месяца назад +62

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 Good-Morning Everybody
    0:10 ETOPS Check
    0:55 Airbus Family Hydraulics
    1:50 Gear Swing
    4:30 737-800 Taxing into Gate
    5:45 Animals
    7:10 737-800 Cockpit
    7:30 Airbus A320 Family Gear
    9:50 Bugatti
    11:40 Cargo
    12:52 Back on the Ramp
    15:36 GE90 Engine Startup
    18:00 Last flight of the night
    19:01 Day #2
    19:50 A321Neo Cockpit
    21:12 A321 Main Landing Gear Strut
    22:10 ETOPS Check
    24:00 Story Time
    27:45 Airbus Bathroom Issues/Fix
    31:03 Day #3
    31:40 Original LAX Terminal 1
    33:20 Old DC-3
    40:15 Old LAX Firetruck
    43:00 Riding 737-800
    52:10 PSA A321
    Thanks for the Weekly Upload Stig Have a Good One!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +8

      Thank you so much for this. I’ll pin it. You are epic

    • @Andrejwashers
      @Andrejwashers 3 месяца назад +3

      Now i know whats gonna happen. Now its not an adventure :(

    • @nickkarvelas4082
      @nickkarvelas4082 3 месяца назад +1

      Hey Stig, I’m a new watcher to your videos. I love my airliners; you have made it even better!!! Cheers from Wisconsin

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      @@nickkarvelas4082 thank you so much for being here.

    • @IAMZACK369
      @IAMZACK369 3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks

  • @saltysweatyhands
    @saltysweatyhands 3 месяца назад +148

    Hi Stig, just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you. Around December last year I felt like a lost cause, done 2 years of college yet I didn’t enjoy my major and I wanted to switch but I didn’t know what I liked. Until I happened to stumble across your Stig Shifts videos and it really made me consider a career as an AMT. I like working on things and I’d always had a love for aviation since I was a kid, it just happened to resurface around the time I was soul searching. Thanks to your detailed explanation of things and your constant positive outlook, your videos really inspires me to become as knowledgeable in this field just like you! I start my amt classes in a week and I can’t wait to start!

    • @Joshua-at-Ley
      @Joshua-at-Ley 3 месяца назад +11

      Good luck, man. What AMT though stands for?

    • @ScientistMan07
      @ScientistMan07 3 месяца назад +11

      Aircraft Maintenance Technician

    • @Sonnell
      @Sonnell 3 месяца назад +4

      Hope everything will turn out great for you :)

    • @Frisher1
      @Frisher1 3 месяца назад +6

      I'm currently in A&P course in University right now and he has definitely helped me power through it since this being university they add a lot of useless subjects just to make it a course.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +76

      All I’m gonna say is that IM PROUD OF YOU. You know what to do now. The journey has begun and you are in a grand adventure of your life. Keep me updated ask questions study hard. You are the future of this industry. You will NOT fail… it is not an option. You get me … GOOD… now go and get what’s yours. I’ll see you on the Line 🤙🛫🔧

  • @wizardmix
    @wizardmix 3 месяца назад +41

    As a ramp agent I can second the statement that we care about the animals we load immensely. I've loaded many dogs onto aircraft. Their names are always written on the paperwork so we all learn their names and call them by their names so they feel more comfortable. Whether at the pier or beside the aircraft we always make sure they're turned towards us so they can see what's going on. Most of the agents passing by will stop to say hello. Animals are always the last to load on and the first off, we take extra time and care to make sure they're comfortable.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      Absolutely phenomenal, you are a incredible human being for being kind

    • @wizardmix
      @wizardmix 3 месяца назад +2

      ​@@StigAviation Well thanks, I can't imagine the people would would be unkind, especially at our station. You're incredible for being so positive and spreading that energy into the community. If you love aircraft and flying, getting under the wing is a true honor.

    • @kiri101
      @kiri101 3 месяца назад

      Thank you for taking care with their little lives.

  • @stellarproductions8888
    @stellarproductions8888 3 месяца назад +8

    I absolutely love the cachunk sound of when the gear bay doors close. Whenever you get a chance to film those, please keep doing it, its a satisfying sound. The barking dog just means were going to have a fun day with hydraulics! Also, the gear deploys and retracts slower then I thought. I love that G90 starting. I want you around Stig, I am happy you are here. Thats some quality floof booping right there lol. Oh my gosh, your right, Skydrull is very pretty when its brand new, I love it! Another filter bights the dust, Stig fixed your sink and door, now she works again! Then when you did the oil, I saw how low that 1 engine was on oil and I was like, dam that was a long flight! lol Thank you for showing old DC-3 as well as equipment for it.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I am so happy you enjoyed it once again, I appreciate you being here

  • @starlight3857
    @starlight3857 3 месяца назад +7

    Stig!! I started pilot ground school this week! I'm still stuck working from home full time (dreaded office job, I can't get out soon enough) so I'm taking night classes. Your videos are always a much-needed relief. They're really inspiring me to check out my school's aviation maintenance program too! Thanks once again for everything you and AMTs do to keep us safe. Your enthusiasm and whole-hearted dedication are contagious.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      I’m wishing you nothing but success in your endeavor to become a pilot. Keep up the good work and I’m glad these videos are helping you.

  • @JesseJames-kv7xc
    @JesseJames-kv7xc 3 месяца назад +2

    that nose wheel in the A321 give me the chills, good video as usually

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching James

  • @Wild_Duck19
    @Wild_Duck19 3 месяца назад +7

    Stig is a source of knowledge, but also of enthusiasm. It gets you out of any bad mood.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you for your kind words 🤗

  • @robertbraun7155
    @robertbraun7155 3 месяца назад +3

    OMG the cars.. I was telling my TV. Its a Duesenberg!!!
    That is a 1935 Duesenberg Speedster-Roadster made for
    Maharajah of India.. Absolutely one of a kind and very rare. Wonder where it is on its way to.. Blows me away that some of these are shipped not only without a cover but also with the top down. I know it's safer for the top to not get ripped or snagged. I'm guessing a cover could possibly have rub points and blemish the paint but still. Not long ago you had a silver Horch convertible which was an auto union before it became just Audi.
    Hermann Goering had one called the Blue goose..
    Anyhow you are incredibly fortunate to love your job, have an amazing job, and a job that affords you to get to see amazing and rare or beautiful automobiles..
    We are fortunate that you document all of it and share it with us.. Thank you. Love it. !!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      That’s incredible. Thank you for this information. And I’m glad I was able to catch it for all

  • @JerjerB
    @JerjerB 3 месяца назад +10

    I love your videos. They are really calming. I'm so glad professionals like you are in charge!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that.

  • @ArturoSanchez-mz7ud
    @ArturoSanchez-mz7ud 3 месяца назад +7

    Thank for the DC3, the MD 11, a part of the history. And thank you for the ride wirh the 737 in your sunset airport.
    Encore une excellente vidéo Monsieur Stig.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I am very happy you enjoyed it Arturo

  • @lmedina10
    @lmedina10 3 месяца назад +18

    Awesome when Stig loads his new video!! And you Gooood Morning everybody!! Love it!! Time to learn and catch up on what I missed on the stories!! ✈️

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      Enjoy!

    • @lmedina10
      @lmedina10 3 месяца назад +2

      @@StigAviation I always do! 😊

    • @robertbraun7155
      @robertbraun7155 3 месяца назад

      Oh yes!! I always make sure I have my cup of coffee before I hit play to watch the newest video. Great wakeup

  • @Sonnell
    @Sonnell 3 месяца назад +12

    I love how you comfort those animals. Stig, you have a very good heart :)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      They are beautiful creatures. I love all animals

  • @tyoung3455
    @tyoung3455 13 дней назад +1

    Thank you Stig, your videos being back so many great memories. When I worked cargo for Emery Worldwide I always thought it was cool when they did on ground landing gear cycles (mostly DC-8, what they called it). We'd sit on our forklifts and just watch in amazement.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  13 дней назад

      I’m glad it brought back good memories sir. It’s definitely something amazing to watch.

  • @airborne5607
    @airborne5607 3 месяца назад +43

    I need a "gooood morning everybody, time for another adventure" t shirt

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +12

      Merch will come out soon.

    • @LasPlaneSpotting
      @LasPlaneSpotting 3 месяца назад +1

      Can’t wait!!!!

    • @lmedina10
      @lmedina10 3 месяца назад +2

      @@airborne5607 uh yes!! Need one too!! And add a cup of coffee and a shakes 🤙🏻 to the back of the shirt!!

    • @airborne5607
      @airborne5607 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@StigAviation oh man. Their should be shirts for pilots, mechanics, and the ramp crew. I can't wait to see what you got for us

    • @dean9498
      @dean9498 3 месяца назад +2

      Ths Piaggio looks kinda like a Beech Starship.

  • @terrygivens132
    @terrygivens132 3 месяца назад +3

    Thanks Stig! Awesome to see the gear swing. It’s just amazing to see (and hear it) it happen. Totally enjoyed seeing the original terminal building-I had only seen a picture of it before. I definitely want visit the museum.

  • @markcorry878
    @markcorry878 3 месяца назад +2

    Awww, that poor thing, looked terrified even though it was probably sedated. "Boop" the spinner? you crack me up Stig. When you mentioned about the hydraulic hose bursting it remined me of Dad telling me of how many times when in the Fire Service where high pressure hoses have also burst with force.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      I can imagine what kind of pressure the fire department uses within those hoses, it’s probably a lot

  • @b1r260
    @b1r260 Месяц назад +2

    Aircraft Lav/Sink. You're a brave man....Insanely dedicated!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  Месяц назад

      Comes with the job. We do it all. Toilets to tires.

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 3 месяца назад +2

    Glad I stayed to the end to see the smiling PSA. Reminds me of my childhood growing up near SJC. They flew the 727's and later a few of the BAe-146's in and out of there. I last flew on PSA in March of 1988 on one of their BAe-146's. I had just finished boot camp in San Diego and was flying back up to home base SJC for some much-needed leave. If I remember correctly, they even operated 1 or 2 L-1011's at one time also.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Indeed, I’m glad I brought back Good memories.

  • @EvilizedDead_EVL_DED
    @EvilizedDead_EVL_DED 3 месяца назад +5

    Only guy whose offices come to him and he enjoys a couple of em before going home 🙈😂. Superb video as always ❤

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 3 месяца назад +3

    That sunset brake check ride was incredibly beautiful!! Great shift Stig 😎🤙!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m very happy you enjoyed it, cheers 🤙

  • @philipcollura2669
    @philipcollura2669 3 месяца назад +2

    Just watching the end of your current video. My short story concerns the fire engine: I've long forgotten the details, but a Port Authority cop had a connection to the Valley Stream NY FD. Gave us a tour and and a ride in a KJFK fire engine. In those days, and maybe still, Port Authority cops did double duty as firemen. What I remember clearly was watching the speedometer. We were either on a taxiway or runway : clipping along at 70MPH !!
    It was one those "this is cool! " forever memories. 747's were still new, and we walked all around, inside and out. Mid-70's.

    • @philipcollura2669
      @philipcollura2669 3 месяца назад +1

      2:48 AM, and heading down to kitchen to get some popcorn. Firm instructions :bed is off-limits for popcorn.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Those big trucks are deceiving, compared to their size, they are extremely fast and agile

  • @noahpaez4266
    @noahpaez4266 3 месяца назад +2

    Stig, this is the last video I watch before I start classes towards my A&P license. Monday I start in the NDT program at my school and I want to give you a HUGE thanks for inspiring me to pursue this life and giving us all such a personal and detailed look at this amazing career. I want you to know how important the work you are doing is. Thank you.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +3

      You are now embarking on an incredible journey and the road ahead of you is going to be very difficult but very rewarding when you finish it. You’re not gonna have time to watch these videos anymore, but I’m still here for you. Don’t forget to ask questions I’m here to help.

  • @Josh_FSD
    @Josh_FSD 3 месяца назад +3

    Stig, I also wanted to say thank you, for doing your best to keep us safe in the air… Thank You!!!

  • @ridgelivermore7055
    @ridgelivermore7055 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Stig, you're an absolute inspiration, I've completed tech school and am working on my license. I can't wait to be on the line working along these beasts like you do. These aircraft demand respect and you've tamed them and the way you go about these videos is so fun yet so respectful; i cant wait to be in your shoes doing this kind of work. Stay on the grind and Keep them up in the air!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the incredible kind words and I’m proud to hear that you are doing well and staying motivated for this work. I’m glad I’m able to help with these videos. You’re doing to do great.

  • @ForTheBirbs
    @ForTheBirbs 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks Stig for another adventure, and a glimpse at some other areas of the airport. What a nice anecdote about having lunch under the poor old DC3. Cheers

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m happy you enjoyed it

  • @ElesGabrielAlexa
    @ElesGabrielAlexa 3 месяца назад +1

    hello sir. thank you so much for your service, keeping passengers save. my family and i travel quite a lot and i had pretty bad flying anxiety, but when i discovered your channel, my anxiety vanished. thank you so much for doing this wonderful and amazing job and for treating flight anxiety.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m so happy that I can help alleviate your anxiety

  • @centralplains7608
    @centralplains7608 3 месяца назад +1

    Ah memories... Was an A&P (Airframe & Powerplant Mech) for 20 yrs - 10 at AAL in JFK and LAX in 1980's to 1990's. Used to taxi birds down to hangar from the terminals. You mentioned the FEDEX DC-10-11; was with Continental (CAL) when FEDEX got their first 2 DC-10's and CAL did the installation to fit them out for cargo runs and did maintenance. (Ah, the smell of a brand NEW airplane‼🤩) The thing hated most on DC-10's were "tri-winged" fasteners. One slip of a screwdriver and it was ALWAYS DRILL TIME‼🤬 Glad your vids have been an inspiration for people to go to Aircraft Maintenance schools (am a Parks College graduate). Keep showing what REALLY matters in aviation and stay SAFE‼👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I bet we know a lot of the same people. There are still guys here working from those days. Excellent mechanics full of talent and knowledge.

  • @larryt9176
    @larryt9176 3 месяца назад +4

    Thank you so much for the GE90 engine start Stig! Beautiful sounding engine.

  • @JesseMoreno-d7f
    @JesseMoreno-d7f Месяц назад +1

    Stig i just wanna say thank u and appreciate your videos. Im currently a student at SPARTAN COLLEGE and cant wait to get put in the field. Your videos make it more realistic in what me and my peers are gonna have to to do day to day

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  Месяц назад

      Good luck and keep learning Jesse don’t hesitate to ask questions. I’m here to help.

  • @enkuzen
    @enkuzen 3 месяца назад +5

    Another adventure. Always informative!
    Self closing van door at 43:51 😂😂

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.🤙

  • @creethy
    @creethy 3 месяца назад +2

    Found your channel a while ago. Took me some time to watch *all* your video, from the oldest to the newest. 😅 I absolutely love your channel! You‘re so professional, yet relaxed, sharing the most „usual“ work up to the rather exceptional things. So much knowledge sharing. Best channel around for aviation tech. I also love your vlog style. Keep it up, Stig! 🤟 You‘re amazing.
    Greetings from Munich!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you taking your time and watching the videos and enjoying them. Greetings to you from LAX.

  • @v1rotait23
    @v1rotait23 3 месяца назад +2

    Woo-hoo at 17:45 I see one of our big B773s from Air New Zealand parked at LAX with its big silver fern shining on the tail! Love your channel Stig! Cheers from New Zealand. 😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I was waiting for you to notice that, I’m glad you saw it.

  • @aileron5655
    @aileron5655 3 месяца назад +3

    Hey Stig great to watch! Ooh yeah, i love Gear Swings so much! Have some Vids from my time during Flightline in the past with the A380. Never forget the first time watching it near in the Hangar. But the best and never forget, was the first time inside Flightdeck and was allowed switching the knob from up to down ... man, the hole AIrcraft with 290t on jacks was shaking ...

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s an amazing feeling, I’ve done that on 747 aircraft and just like you said, the whole bird shakes, a little bit of a scary moment

    • @aileron5655
      @aileron5655 3 месяца назад +1

      @@StigAviation yeah, i can understand you so much! My first one inside Flightdeck. On Walkietalky my colleagues on Ground "Area is clear!" and i ask back again "sure?" because i was so fearful and they said "man, do it now" ... and i pull down the big switch *click* and the hydraulic starts 😂👍 ... i was so proud, because it was a dream as a young boy to do this

    • @aileron5655
      @aileron5655 3 месяца назад +1

      ... and when you stand next to the MLG outside some meters beside ... never forget the bump you get in the stomach when the Doors start to open ... and tons of Metall start to work downwards ...never forget

  • @kofeyh
    @kofeyh 3 месяца назад +2

    The weekly fix of aviation has rolled around once again. Oh yeah. Love it. 🥰

  • @robertbraun7155
    @robertbraun7155 3 месяца назад +2

    Something that's always made me curious, and that has always been hypnotic to me since a kid is the spinner swirl.. Always wondered who and when first implemented the use if the spinner swirl. Best I could find was in Addison Texas at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum and met a ww2 B24 pilot with my father because his father (my grampa) was a ww2 B24 pilot. Thought it would be a great give back to my father to take him there to get to see and get inside a b24 as he never had the opportunity before. Glad I did because I lost my father the following year. Side note, they were also overhauling the engines on B29 FiFi and was given a piston head from "Mitzi" that was replaced on B29 FiFi..
    Anyhow, sorry. That ww2 pilot said the Germans were the first to implement the spiral on the spinner on the BF109.
    Fast forward 2 years and flew to Germany for two months to see a friend Via Dallas to Heathrow, on an American Airlines 777. GO STIG!!! Then to Munich.. Was very fortunate enough to meet another 94 year old ww2 German ground grew and yes, I was there and he was there so I had to ask. He confirmed the same. He said many times they would just land in fields (makeshift) airstrips to keep moving so as not to be tied to an official airfield that could be targeted. They would stay in tents as organized ground support would know and be there. He said if there was wind the prop would windmill backwards and the engine had to spin forwards and then they could introduce fuel. This was when they used centrifugal start engines on the 109s and Focke Wulf 190s. Then also obviously to keep ground crew from walking into a prop of a running engine.. This man was still very sharp and very knowledgeable even at his age. Same with the B24 pilot.. It was amazing to be able to get story's from ww2 vets and especially in aviation while I still could. Anyhow thats the info I was able to get.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      That’s incredible information, thank you so much for taking your time and explaining. My apologies for getting back to you so tardy. Tried to catch up with all the comments.

  • @cjmillsnun
    @cjmillsnun 3 месяца назад +4

    Would love to get involved in aviation maintenance, however I would fail a drug and alcohol test because of my meds. Massive respect for you and every maintenance technician worldwide.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      That is one thing the FAA takes very seriously, drug tests are mandatory within my line of work. But I’m glad you can enjoy the videos here.

    • @njjeff201
      @njjeff201 3 месяца назад

      Doctors note won’t help?

    • @cjmillsnun
      @cjmillsnun 3 месяца назад

      @@njjeff201 Absolutely not. I understand why I would fail and it is absolutely right that I cannot do this type of work. People's lives depend on this work.

  • @Zack98aa
    @Zack98aa 3 месяца назад +3

    Been with AA for 6 years on the Ramp. About to start school for my A&P so getting to watch Stig videos is awesome. Keep em coming 🛫

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Good on you. I’m happy to see that you are evolving and using the ramp as a stepping stone. You don’t need to throw bags the rest of your life. You will be fixing the aircraft you loaded before.

  • @sniper50cal2
    @sniper50cal2 3 месяца назад +2

    14:25 I used to help my boss work on a Sabre 65 and it had eyebrow window plugs for that very reason. It's cool seeing some airplanes that still have them.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Indeed it is. Like looking into the past

  • @sachitbhageria669
    @sachitbhageria669 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for these videos stig! You've been such a massive inspiration for me, I recently started getting my EASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license and I can't thank you enough for these videos! Keep em coming!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I’m so happy that these videos are helping you. Keep up the good studies.

  • @puttex
    @puttex 3 месяца назад +1

    Last Times watching your video I got a Little bit harsh on how animals being kept close to all noise and so. I got some good explanation from Mr. Stig and it got me more understanding that you are doing absolutely the best you can for our beloved ones. Grateful for that. Keep on enjoying your work!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      No worries at all, I appreciate you being here and I appreciate you watching. My apologies for the late response.

  • @sharoncassell5273
    @sharoncassell5273 25 дней назад +2

    The landing gear on older planes does go mich faster hudraulically and in a different direction. Fore to aft not outboard to inboard. Electric control always moves more slowly than hydraulics.

  • @davep800
    @davep800 3 месяца назад +1

    I drive by Spirit of Seventy Six a few times a week on my way to Marina Del Rey to work on the boats. I remember when it was at Hawthorne Airport until the museum there lost its lease. I was wondering how it got moved, I assumed it hasn't been airworthy for decades. I figured they towed it down the 105 in the middle of the night, but it looks like they removed the wings. Thanks for the tour.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I’m assuming the same thing, they probably removed the wings and brought a piece by piece and reassembled it to here.

  • @billkline4077
    @billkline4077 3 месяца назад +2

    and thank you for your videos I've learned a lot about what goes on at the ramp that a lot of passengers never think about

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Glad you like them! Thank you for watching

  • @johnurquhart9898
    @johnurquhart9898 3 месяца назад +1

    Stig, another great informative video. Just read about the tragedy in Atlanta and think of the dangerous job you do to keep us travellers safe. Thank you

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Indeed it is a very dangerous job but we have safety standards we follow. Sometimes accidents do happen. It was sad to hear delta mechanics lost their life in the line of duty

  • @ryanberres1198
    @ryanberres1198 3 месяца назад +2

    I go to work, wrench on 320/321 ceo and neo. Come home and watch this on my weekend. The amount I’ve learned from you is insane, on the airframe I know and others. Got an interview with American for phx next month so who knows maybe we will cross paths 🤘🏼

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Keep it up. I hope you get the job Ryan. PHX is fun but my oh my that heat is brutal there 😅

  • @adamcollins9404
    @adamcollins9404 3 месяца назад +4

    23:59 every commercial tech has had a bad time with Skydrol 😂😂 ouchy, I feel you're pain buddy 👍🏻

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      It’s like a right of passage. Everyone has to experience Skydrol in the eyes at Least once 😂

  • @ronaldjames
    @ronaldjames 3 месяца назад +7

    I was first last night give me my crown STIG. don’t know why the upload was pulled but it’s back sooo my day againnnn is all good. Thanks for all the knowledge and fun

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      👑 indeed you were. Last nights video got corrupted and I had to delete it and upload again

    • @ronaldjames
      @ronaldjames 3 месяца назад +1

      @@StigAviation no problem. Keep me coming.

  • @andrewwhite4121
    @andrewwhite4121 3 месяца назад +1

    Stig, another great video! My dad manages American Airlines’ account for special waste disposal (used oil, hydraulic, bio waste). We are going on a tour of the heavy check facility in Tulsa next month! Looking forward to it as I am in love with aviation!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      You are absolutely gonna love Tulsa It’s like a little city in that facility

  • @bmused55
    @bmused55 3 месяца назад +4

    Dude, never apologise for not capturing something. You're an aircraft mech and I am sure I am not the only one that appreciates you putting the job first instead of half assing it to make time to film.
    Keep on doing what you do. Lives depend on you doing a proper job. Never apologise for doing it

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate you saying that.

    • @puttex
      @puttex 3 месяца назад

      Oh, yes! A big thanks to American who allows this documentation. I do not think that it is allowed in every company.

  • @AnonymousGarage580
    @AnonymousGarage580 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm a fueler and like you I am passionate about aviation, you remind me every day to do my job full of passion and enthusiasm. Then I spend my off days watching your videos.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I’m happy to hear that you have this level of passion for your craft. Keep up the good work

  • @yogib37
    @yogib37 3 месяца назад +8

    It has been proven medical studies that when you get Skydrol on you that 2 possible things will happen to you 1) you have to go to a leak or that you suddenly have an itchy eye. been there done that. Great video. k am a retired A&P worked on 727, 737 Baby Bus (A319) and A320's King airs, CRJ 200 700 and 900's

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      And somehow, miraculously, it always finds a way to get to your eyes 😂

    • @yogib37
      @yogib37 3 месяца назад +1

      @@StigAviation I seen a mule blow, happen to a co-work at an MRO at the old braniff hangers Hose let go and got his eyes.

    • @centralplains7608
      @centralplains7608 3 месяца назад +1

      Was walking by a 727 in the AAL LAX hangar just as they turned on the hyd pumps for a gear retraction test when a pinhole suddenly popped open in the aircraft hydraulic line in the gear well and SKYDROL got me in the right eye‼😵‍💫 Was IOD (Injury On Duty) for 3 weeks and that was NO FUN‼🤬

    • @yogib37
      @yogib37 3 месяца назад

      @@centralplains7608 Oh My that really sucks. Sorry to hear that. It is nasty stuff. Glad you are fine

    • @buzzl.8637
      @buzzl.8637 3 месяца назад

      I had a 737 hydraulic line blow and was sii ok soaked in sky drawl . It was really a bad in my mouth ears was awful. I hope sting shifter doesn’t get it .

  • @pumpkin2370
    @pumpkin2370 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you from Italy, I’m a student pilot making ATPL and I’m learning a lot of things from your videos

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  2 месяца назад +1

      Wishing you all the best. Keep up the good work

  • @brianbrown8845
    @brianbrown8845 3 месяца назад +1

    Very interesting, your knowledge of aircraft is immense, the RAT story wow, that must have been very scary, great video's Stig. 👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It was very scary after the fact. When it happened i wasn’t thinking of anything but to survive

  • @remylopez4821
    @remylopez4821 3 месяца назад +2

    Stig when the original terminal was built, I believe LAX at the time was called mines field, and the major airport that you were talking about with the movie. Casablanca was Glendale terminal that building still exist. However, the airport and all the surroundings have been overgrown and people would never know it was there.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      LAX definitely has a very interesting history. The more you read on it the more fun information comes out. Have you ever read about the Howard Hughes tunnels? That’s a fun one.

  • @DesiroDriver
    @DesiroDriver 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Stig. I asked. You delivered. Terminal 1, nice! Beautiful architecture indeed.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s my pleasure my friend, I remembered, and I wanted to get this for you

  • @Andros_11
    @Andros_11 3 месяца назад +1

    This is literally the best plane "BTS" channel I ever seen. i was searching up for weeks abt this type of channels and never found them. Thank you. New sub:)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s a pleasure having you here, thank you so much for watching and enjoying the adventure with me

  • @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs
    @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs 3 месяца назад +1

    Great job Stig! You're a First Responder for the airplanes! Always love when you bring us these adventures!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Many thanks for being here and enjoying the adventures with me

  • @Daddrone
    @Daddrone 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m really enjoying your videos. I start A & P school in January. 46 years old and finally found something that really interests me. Definitely think I’m going to the majors.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s never too late, if this is your passion, then you’re gonna love the job. I’m wishing you nothing but success, keep me updated on your progress.

  • @stratrat57
    @stratrat57 3 месяца назад +1

    I was/am a licensed A+P avionics electrician (ret) 24 years in the USAF, then 10 years at Dalfort Aerospace in Dallas, Texas.
    WHAT A FABULOUS LIFES ADVENTURE!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s an absolutely wonderful adventure and an incredible career. Also, thank you so much for your service.

    • @stratrat57
      @stratrat57 3 месяца назад +1

      @StigAviation thank you, sir!

  • @garyashcroft7645
    @garyashcroft7645 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Stig. You are doing a fantastic job feeding us aviation enthusiats. I have so much more understanding about things that have been a mystery to me in the past. Could you a some point show us the mechanism inside the quick release latches on things like doors, panels cowlings etc. I do feel a bit silly asking about them, but they are so simple in operation, yet obviously so reliable without being overy complex. Keep doing a brilliant job. Gary in the UK.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I will definitely do that next time, I’ll keep it in mind so I remember to show you some of the latches

  • @eddiejex9489
    @eddiejex9489 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you stig for the engine start ups 😊❤❤❤❤❤ love the sound when they are turning on 😍🥰 music into my years

  • @Ruan850_
    @Ruan850_ 3 месяца назад +4

    Hi Sting, you've gained a new subscriber. 😎👍🏻

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Welcome aboard! It’s a pleasure to have you here Ruan

  • @AA737Driver
    @AA737Driver 3 месяца назад +2

    The eyebrow windows came on the first 76 of AA’s 737s. After that, they were not installed. Also, vortex generators weren’t installed in front of the cockpit windows either on those aircraft. They help to reduce wind noise during flight.

  • @sharoncassell5273
    @sharoncassell5273 3 месяца назад +1

    My Dad was a fireman from 1947 to 68 no Scottpacks for 0 ²… l got drenched in hydraulic fluid shower too. 1983 in USAF while swinging the gear on the ground. Someone installed a small cotter key which snapped as soon as the gear moved. It went all over me and in my eyes at 1500 psi. I sprayed off immediately and rushed to the ER for eye irrigation for 3 hours. Luckily i can still see. Just a scratch to the cornea tested by ultra blue violet light. I love airplanes still. I wirked there 3 more years and watch Stig.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Hydraulic fluid is a very nasty thing, I’m glad you’re OK now

  • @Rohan.s.
    @Rohan.s. 3 месяца назад +2

    20:49 you are unnoticed angels considering how many lives you have saved by deferring aircrafts.
    All the way up stig ✌

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words

  • @thunderegg670
    @thunderegg670 3 месяца назад +1

    Watching from the Philippines. Your dusk brake-riding is about my lunchtime over here. Good videos as always. :)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you. Sending you greetings from lax

  • @dumij21
    @dumij21 3 месяца назад +1

    love the way you start your first office on those hawai’i neo birds stig yessah mahalo keep em coming 🫶🫡🤙

  • @technophobe7067
    @technophobe7067 3 месяца назад +2

    And gooood monin to you stig Got a video to watch before Friday oh happy days!😊oh and ps. Thanks for the engine start loved every minute of it.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Cheers, I’m glad you enjoyed it

    • @technophobe7067
      @technophobe7067 3 месяца назад

      @@StigAviation as always my aviation tech expert friend as always.

  • @danielbonilla3195
    @danielbonilla3195 3 месяца назад +1

    When Stig uploads a video my day gets even better, thank you my man, keep up the good work

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      My pleasure! Thank you for being here Daniel

  • @RDX_Axo
    @RDX_Axo 3 месяца назад +1

    Once I found you a new backup side quest opened. I'm planning on being a pilot with AA or Delta or be a maintenance technician thanks to you. Thanks for another stig shift!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I wish you nothing but success 🤙🛫

    • @RDX_Axo
      @RDX_Axo 3 месяца назад +1

      @@StigAviation thanks alot. Your videos have help me learn so much about airliners I now (like most people) wait ever week keep em coming!

  • @erwinwheeler124
    @erwinwheeler124 3 месяца назад +2

    That is a super cool video specially at night being towed definitely unique with the lights on the Highway or Runway😊 keep up the good work I am a subscriber to your channel I watched all your videos

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much Erwin, it’s a pleasure to have you here

  • @BlueSpruce2
    @BlueSpruce2 3 месяца назад +1

    Stig - just wanted to thank you for that wheel/tire change out video you did awhile ago. I remembered it when I saw that two Delta technicians were killed and another severely injured today while removing an aircraft tire which apparently exploded. I also remembered you mentioning that the tires are always deflated before removal for safety reasons. Although you stated that fact in an offhand way it was a very important point! I suspect these techs may not have followed proper standard operating procedure (SOP). You should review and repost as a lesson to others.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      It definitely was a very tragic accident, it makes me sad to see loss of life like that

    • @BlueSpruce2
      @BlueSpruce2 3 месяца назад +1

      @@StigAviation That it was. Haven't seen any preliminary reports on the investigation, and there's some confusion as to whether or not they were in the process of removing the wheel or already had it in the repair shop when the incident occurred. Either way 200psi inflated tires are not to be taken lightly if they are already damaged or excessively worn...

  • @Kolisii
    @Kolisii 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for your videos man
    As a student pilot down in NZ, I always enjoy watching and learning a few things.

    • @wg.anthony
      @wg.anthony 3 месяца назад +2

      Student pilot here too, stigs videos keeps me motivated and truly appreciate mechanics and ground crew, I always assist them whenever I can, even in a little piper warrior or 172

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m glad you’re enjoying them, keep up the good work as a student pilot, you’re gonna do great 🤙🛫

  • @spencerromph5391
    @spencerromph5391 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Stig thank you very much for a great video. I’d like to learn how the Boeing 787 flap system works. Thank you very much and have a good weekend!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      They work as like other aircraft.

  • @Joshua-at-Ley
    @Joshua-at-Ley 3 месяца назад +3

    Before boarding any plane that I know was maintained and serviced by Stig, someone who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and highly knowledgeable, I would feel safe and confident that everything is functioning properly, allowing me to enjoy my flight.

  • @GAZZA888
    @GAZZA888 3 месяца назад +1

    Now i know what to watch after dinner,thank you stig i look forward to the upload every week.cheers

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I appreciate you taking your time and enjoying the video

  • @Sweatymilkshake
    @Sweatymilkshake 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m a ramp agent (in school for my A&P) and we always give the animals extra attention. We also get a lot of weird animals. Peacocks, sugar gliders, snakes, even swans once.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you for being kind to the animals. And I wish you nothing but success in school. Keep up the good work.

  • @PhoenixPlays42
    @PhoenixPlays42 3 месяца назад +2

    Hey Stig! (Others will know it’s a reupload)-great video as always and keep it up, great to see these birds every day!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      This is a re-upload from yesterday because yesterday‘s upload was corrupted so I had to wait and redo the video and upload it today. But I appreciate you watching again.

  • @fionawimber1028
    @fionawimber1028 3 месяца назад +1

    Those kitties are so cute!!!
    You’re so great with them Stig!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I love the little fur babies

  • @stenic2
    @stenic2 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautifully restore Porsche 356❤❤❤

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 3 месяца назад +1

    Those Piaggio P180s are sweet. They have a very distinctive sound. I used to live under the departure at KBCT, and always knew when one of Avantair's P180s were climbing out of Runway 5.
    That DC- #3629 has me a bit confused. The airframe originally flew for TWA ('41), and ended up as a Union Oil Co (Union76) exec transport.
    It's got squared off wingtips like a Super DC-3 but the tail of a standard one.
    Again, thanks. That RAT test looks interesting.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you for that interesting history lesson on the DC 3.

  • @oliver_klozoff
    @oliver_klozoff 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey stig have you been to the evergreen Air museum in McMinnville Oregon? Or the Tillamook Air museum in the blimp hangar? Might be worth putting them in touch with the owners of that DC-3. The blimp hanger is indoors, and both museums restore old aircraft into beautiful art pieces.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Haven’t been there. It’s definitely on my bucket list.

  • @gavin1215
    @gavin1215 3 месяца назад +1

    Seeing a Stig video drop while at the Museum of Flight is an epic day

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      That’s awesome. Hope you had fun at the museum

  • @douglasslotolowicz9454
    @douglasslotolowicz9454 3 месяца назад +1

    That DC-3 looks like it was a Unocal corporate plane wayyy back in the day. When they were in Burbank in the early 90’s I was offered a job with them as a Flight Engineer on their Gulfstream’s. Something seemed a little squirrelly with them so I declined the offer. Don’t recall seeing that plane in their hanger, though it very well could have been there.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      That DC3 does have an interesting history. Someone said it used to be a former TWA bird

  • @aaronperez1238
    @aaronperez1238 3 месяца назад +1

    I want to work what you do. I got my full A&P license. Your job is exciting and changes lives🙏🙏 I'm from Texas in San Antonio

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      If you got your license, start putting in your applications. Many airlines are hiring right now.

  • @terredefrance491
    @terredefrance491 3 месяца назад +2

    Hey Stig! Love your video ! Can you explain the RCDR panel (320) and show the pet cargo in the plane next time ? Gooood morning from France ! :)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I actually have shown the recorder panel and previous videos, and talked about it. In regards to the pet cargo I also have shown that. Greetings from LAX to you Hope everything is well in France.

  • @hugostiglitz47
    @hugostiglitz47 3 месяца назад +1

    Never apologize Stig, we understand. Stay safe out there!

  • @quinton5125
    @quinton5125 3 месяца назад +2

    I remember watching the old Skydrol video when I was in school. Had one guy dropping a contact lens in it and another dropping a cigarette in it

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      Ya. They were full of BS 😂. They just showed at the moment. They don’t show after 30 minutes of what it did 🤣

  • @mike499
    @mike499 3 месяца назад +1

    The story with skydroll is scary, I like story time! Sharing more stories like that or even more technical like troubleshooting and weird AOG I think it would be fun.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад +1

      I’ll talk about more fun stories, and lots of interesting scenarios I was in in the past.

  • @wb6anp
    @wb6anp 3 месяца назад +1

    Lol I used to work for Lockheed, During the L1011 era one of our technicians didn't wash toughly after handling Skydrol. and had to use the restroom, ended up at the medical center because it started to burn, he said it was rather embarrassing having to have a nurse put burn cream on it.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      I’ve made that mistake myself, luckily it wasn’t that severe and just ended up embarrassing myself while my coworkers laughed at me 😂

  • @lorettamulkey7508
    @lorettamulkey7508 3 месяца назад +2

    Love the MD-11s and your videos!

  • @GAZZA888
    @GAZZA888 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you stig ,the content is awsome,would love to have your job.cheers!

  • @timlabell
    @timlabell 3 месяца назад +1

    Oh no, 🤠 hands up in the air. It's a stig up.❤ videos

  • @soviet_salsa2983
    @soviet_salsa2983 3 месяца назад +1

    that Gear swing was so nice to listen to

  • @robertStone-hq1by
    @robertStone-hq1by 2 месяца назад +1

    Great show thx

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  2 месяца назад

      @@robertStone-hq1by thank you

  • @AaronHarberg
    @AaronHarberg 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks Stig, 🎉!!

  • @daviddownie3431
    @daviddownie3431 3 месяца назад +1

    The same hydraulic fluid used in aviation was also used in Hurst Hydraulic tools, a.k.a Jaws of Life.
    It’s was used because tools at that time used 5,000 psi and needed to be non flammable due to the hazardous conditions they were used in.
    Not sure what the rescue tools of today use, but it definitely was harsh on the skin and eyes.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Wow, I didn’t know that, I did not know that that Tool uses 5000 psi

  • @davidwoodworth2792
    @davidwoodworth2792 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Stig 🙏

  • @alanbecknell5379
    @alanbecknell5379 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for another great video Stig!

  • @SimonBillingham-zq4oy
    @SimonBillingham-zq4oy 3 месяца назад +1

    You are a very lucky man, the possibilities for injury from the hose burst are frightening to consider. I have had many experiences with Skydrol type hyd fluids, as you have no doubt found the longer you deal with the stuff the better you get at avoiding getting it on your body or in your eyes. For anybody who hasn’t experienced it, the smallest amount in the eye causes a body reaction to close both eyes so tight that you have to force your eyelids open to wash them with lots and lots of water. In this process you have to ask yourself have I got any skydrol on my hands before touching my eyes? It is sad to see the DC3 in that condition, that is a real DC3, single pax door, not a C47, double doors big enough to fit a Willys Jeep. I always found gear retraction’s impressive if a little disconcerting seeing, for example, a 747 about 6m off the hangar floor with no gear and only 2 wing jacks and a tail jack. On the flight deck it is a little disconcerting the amount the aircraft bounces about during operation of the gear. Always a buzz to do functionals in the flight deck, being a hangar pilot. Well done Stig, an excellent video.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for this incredible input and knowledge.