Stig Shift #39 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • We embark on another journey of aviation and aircraft maintenance. Hope you all have enjoyed it. As always leave your questions and comments down below. If there’s anything you want to add or educate me on please feel free to do so.
    See you on the next chapter. Cheers. 🤙
    #stigaviation #airbus #aircraft #aircraftmaintenance #aircraftmechanic #aviation #boeing #dayinthelife #learningeveryday #wefixyoufly #aircraftmaintenanceengineering #avgeek #aircraftrepair #learning #teacher #youtubetaughtme #learnonyoutube #education #mydailyvlog #weekend #shift

Комментарии • 729

  • @MassimoBasis
    @MassimoBasis 5 месяцев назад +110

    That, "Goooood morning everybody. Welcome back to another adventure." Always makes my day

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +22

      If you smiled then I did my job right

    • @BPantherPink
      @BPantherPink 5 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@StigAviation
      You always do Stig, ALWAYS ❤

    • @ginolatino91
      @ginolatino91 5 месяцев назад +3

      Absolutely! Thank you Stig 👋👋❤

    • @cm9247
      @cm9247 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yep!

    • @MassimoBasis
      @MassimoBasis 5 месяцев назад +2

      We need a compilation of all of the good mornings

  • @WestCoastWheelman
    @WestCoastWheelman 5 месяцев назад +48

    People love to hate the MAX and Boeing definitely has a lot to answer for as a company, but people like our dude Stig are why you have nothing to worry about and don't have to cancel your flight if it's a Boeing. Some planes might not have left the assembly line in perfect form, but give em a few cycles in the hands of mechanics like this and they will be as safe as anything else in the sky. Probably more so given all the extra scrutiny. Even if you don't trust the manufacturer you can definitely trust the guys like Stig looking after the birds.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +24

      Why you making me cry West. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these beautiful words.

    • @WestCoastWheelman
      @WestCoastWheelman 5 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@StigAviationthe whole "if it's Boeing I ain't going" thing is getting outta hand especially on RUclips comments so I try and push back when I can. I'm just some random idiot that loves geeking out on tech and aviation content and videos like yours help me see thru all the bull-ish.
      And as a truck/bus driver you inspire me to take an aviation level of detail on my inspections and safety procedures. Keep being awesome!

    • @M.Đ-z4u
      @M.Đ-z4u 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@WestCoastWheelman well boeing should upgrade some things.failures like losing a door are not acetable

    • @bonton9441
      @bonton9441 5 месяцев назад +3

      You are delusional "give them a few cycles"? Seriously? They did and people died. What table did you crawl from under.....and stig is a maintenance guy not a mechanic those are in the hangars doing real work.

    • @WeLoveWave
      @WeLoveWave 5 месяцев назад +4

      As amazing as maintenance is, the issues with the MAX are not things that can be picked up by maintenance inspections - but rather seem to be quality/design flaws.

  • @Markf805
    @Markf805 5 месяцев назад +24

    Hey, I finished my 2nd week of AMT school, thank you for inspiring me to take this incredible journey.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +17

      You ain’t done yet brother. I’m gonna keep pushing you till you finish. Your only objective is forward. You don’t get to stop. Not an option.

  • @fullmetal_dragon
    @fullmetal_dragon 5 месяцев назад +4

    Kitties! Retro American! I'm not even halfway through and loving all the nuggets. Maybe I'm easy to entertain, but I never get tired of what you share or the views of the planes pushing back.
    Gotta echo everyone who loves the, "Goooooood morning everybody!"

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m so happy you’re enjoying it all, the little segment with the fur babies was a last minute change up 😅🐱

  • @kdawg_gde
    @kdawg_gde 5 месяцев назад +2

    The videos keep rolling and rolling! So first of two things, the Porsches you were looking at were the flagship EVs, the Taycans. Beautiful cars, I love them so much! Second, I finished my second week of AMT school, it was a great week! Still talking notes in both my classes, but in my shop class, we got to measure different parts’s diameters and thicknesses (pistons, crankshafts, etc.), with micrometers and dial calipers. I’m slowly learning the different components and tools, and your videos are such a help showing what the knowledge is like in action. Keep up on the videos, and I’ll still keep you posted on my journey 😁

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Keep up the good studies, learning how to use micrometers and specialty tools are very important facet with an aircraft maintenance. One thing I’ll tell you is make sure you learn how to use a multimeter properly. That’s going to come in very handy when you start working

  • @joeljenkins7092
    @joeljenkins7092 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for the night footage. My grandfather worked at our local airport, and I spent many summer evenings with him on the apron. Great memories. Also, great to see your cat. :)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I’m very happy it brought back. Good memories.

  • @upmoep
    @upmoep 5 месяцев назад +2

    How wonderful that you found a job that you would continue even if you won the lottery.
    That is a blessing I would wish on everyone, for them to find their true purpose on this little blue dot.
    And thank you for sharing that love and your wisdom with us trough your videos.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words, and I appreciate you being here and watching

  • @thecarboncowboy
    @thecarboncowboy 5 месяцев назад +16

    We wait for this gooooooooooodmorningeverybody all week!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers Jared. Smile. Life is good 🤙

    • @thecarboncowboy
      @thecarboncowboy 5 месяцев назад

      @@StigAviationIndeed it is sir. Thanks for keeping the skies a safe place. 🤙

  • @RSimons30
    @RSimons30 5 месяцев назад +2

    I've found your channel recently, and I have to say, the quality of the videos you put together is awesome! Thanks for all the great information and for taking us along with you! An aviation geek paradise, haha☺️

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      It’s a pleasure to have you here, I’m glad you’re enjoying the adventures Simons

  • @EstorilEm
    @EstorilEm 5 месяцев назад +5

    Yesss, just this morning was thinking I needed some more Stig Shift in my life lol. Popcorn time. 👌

  • @jonbradshaw3385
    @jonbradshaw3385 5 месяцев назад +1

    One of the reasons I really enjoy watching your content is because you truly are so passionate and genuine about what you do. It is so refreshing to see someone who is a shining example of loving the work they do! Thank you for that!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words sir

  • @janelleluna1920
    @janelleluna1920 5 месяцев назад +3

    I just graduated and received my certifications 🎉 thank you for uploading watching you just makes me feel more excited to start working for an airline 😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Congratulations to you, you have achieved something amazing. It’s a very proud moment.

  • @silver070418
    @silver070418 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just made me strive even harder to get my A&P every video makes me push harder learn everything i possibly can. The thought of working a fault and fixing problems so passengers can get home or fly to start their vacation safely and your videos are helping tremendously. Keep up the good work and hopefully I run into you once done. Aviation is a small world my teachers say.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Your teachers are absolutely correct. Aviation is a very, very small world, keep up the good studies.

  • @jefferystull7304
    @jefferystull7304 5 месяцев назад +2

    Brother don’t every worry about something being boring. I patiently wait for your next video, and I personally thank you for sharing all of them. I am a commercial pilot with both fixed wing and rotor wing ratings. I have flown a ton of different aircraft from Lear Jets, to the P-3 Orion, and multiple types of helicopters. I love watching your videos.
    I was curious, because as required, I done all of my preflight walk around, physically touching and wiping things down to inspect the aircraft. On the Navigation Lights, do the aircraft you maintain have sensors on them to let you or the pilot know they are malfunctioning or how or who is responsible.
    Thank you for your time my friend. Jeff

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      There’s no sensors on the navigational lights, but the new ones, the LED navigational lights do have an internal light that starts flashing when the unit is close to failure, it’s called a near end of life NEOL.

  • @KevWitt3455
    @KevWitt3455 5 месяцев назад +4

    Excellent bit of info on the 787 gear doors. I've learnt something new and cool. Thanks Stig, see never boring!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @KevWitt3455
      @KevWitt3455 5 месяцев назад

      Yep, I sure did. Awesome bit of info!!

  • @adnan14120
    @adnan14120 5 месяцев назад +3

    i really enjoy when you showcase and document life as a airport worker, not just as a aircraft mechanic. Especially showing what it's like even the small things like getting your lunch from the terminals just shows how the airport never sleeps and it's a mini-city.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      You said it perfectly, it genuinely is a mini city

  • @seantaft9281
    @seantaft9281 5 месяцев назад +1

    Never was really interested in Aviation until Stig came along, that has since changed, my favorite channel on RUclips 😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      That means a lot to me Sean. Thank you very much for being here and enjoying aviation and these adventures

  • @PhoenixPlays42
    @PhoenixPlays42 5 месяцев назад +4

    Great video stig! Keep up the great work out here in these birds!

  • @stellarproductions8888
    @stellarproductions8888 5 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to school everyone, Stig is gonna teach us! I love how you show us extreme close up's, easier to see the details, of these magnificent birds! I get a kick when pilots leave the beacon on, I think they do it for our viewing pleasure. When the two fingers come out, I know were switching to guns hehe. I love this job as much as you Stig, I watch every nano second of it. Awww, I love your adorable cat. ♥ You know I love your break riding too Stig, your amazing you know. That last plane came in fast, pilot was speed racer there lol.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      As always, thank you so much. I’m so happy that you’re enjoying all of this.

  • @zombiegril2109
    @zombiegril2109 5 месяцев назад +7

    Stig shifts are the best thank you for all you do and teaching us

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      It is my pleasure, thank you so much for watching

  • @ndirangugichuki6260
    @ndirangugichuki6260 5 месяцев назад +3

    This was an interesting one, I especially didn't know about the 787 doors opening automatically 👍.

  • @lmedina10
    @lmedina10 5 месяцев назад +22

    Yay!! A Stig video!! Woohoo!! I am home and time to have some fun!!!! Let me get my popcorn!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +3

      Hope you enjoy!

    • @lmedina10
      @lmedina10 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@StigAviationalways do and as usual I missed some of the stories so I able to catch them. Btw it never gets old watching the brake riding.

  • @bigjoel3599
    @bigjoel3599 5 месяцев назад +6

    You're right Stig working outside of an airport is the best job in the world. I would take a bad day on the ramp any day and I would even work for free that's how much I loved the job. Airports are the best to go exploring.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      You said it perfectly Joel

  • @lord-heller647
    @lord-heller647 5 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Stig.
    Thank you for showing us the cats.
    Please notice, your videos aren't boring.
    Keep the good work up.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much, I appreciate you saying that

  • @davidrubio9907
    @davidrubio9907 5 месяцев назад +2

    You can tell when someone has passion and love for what they do, Stig is an example of that.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words David

  • @davidmccartney3433
    @davidmccartney3433 4 месяца назад +1

    I really love your videos. I’ve always been fascinated with airplanes and you give me the chance to see these amazing machines from a very different perspective…up close and personal. THANK YOU for what you do.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I’m very happy I can take you on these journeys with me. Thank you for watching David

  • @resh..
    @resh.. 5 месяцев назад +1

    Stig...
    I absolutely LOVED this episode.
    it was Choc Full of really interesting and varied content.
    I though the trip around the airport was a particularly nice inclusion 🙂 10/10!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much. I’m very happy you enjoyed it.

  • @tastysnivel
    @tastysnivel 4 месяца назад +1

    Your positive energy and attitude is something I really envy in you. However, keep up the good work and greetings from Finland 🤙🏻

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you very much! Cheers from LAX

  • @georgecovaci1094
    @georgecovaci1094 5 месяцев назад +1

    i really like your videos, the way you explai all the systems, how some parts of an airplane work, the diference between some mufacturers, the music you put in the video, and how calm you teach us. you always make my day and i appreaciate it. thanks and have a good day.😁👏

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the incredible compliments George. I appreciate you being here and watching.

  • @Nickpilot318
    @Nickpilot318 5 месяцев назад +2

    I’m transitioning to the 737 from the Airbus starting next month, and it’s nice to be able to see some of the systems that are harder see, or systems where the pilot references don’t have as much info. You do a great job, and I wonder if I didn’t see you in the jet bridge a couple of months ago when we came into LAX.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Hope the transition goes smoothly, let me know how you are enjoying it so far. And if you do fly to LAX and if it’s the weekend, most likely I’m there. I’m sure we will run into each other one of these days.

  • @Andrejwashers
    @Andrejwashers 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a good way to wrap up my first week of school, with a Stig video.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I hope you’re having fun in school, keep up the good studies

  • @broskiso5360
    @broskiso5360 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just found this beauty of a channel, as an aspiring pilot this truly is a gem. Cheers for the motivation, keep it up! 👏

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Welcome aboard! And keep up the amazing work. You will be a great pilot 🤙

  • @HostileMike
    @HostileMike 5 месяцев назад +2

    YEEEEEEAAAHHHHH BUDDY!!!! Best channel on RUclips!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      You're the best for being here and enjoying it. Thank you Mike. 🤙

  • @Misbahm72
    @Misbahm72 5 месяцев назад +2

    Holding on to my popcorn tub, and playing the most awaited video of my week on TV - can’t ask for anything better. Love and respect to my fellow aviators 🫶🫶

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much, I’m so happy you’re enjoying it, save me some popcorn 😅

  • @ForTheBirbs
    @ForTheBirbs 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for another Stig adventure, with bonus cat inspector. Cheers

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      My pleasure! Thank you as always for being here

  • @Zone5Aviation
    @Zone5Aviation 5 месяцев назад +14

    So you always say “Cargo never disappoints” well here’s one better…Stig never disappoints, when he drops a new vid on Friday afternoon!!😂

  • @tylersmall6024
    @tylersmall6024 5 месяцев назад +1

    When Stig says id fly on it, I trust that statement completely and that speaks leaps and bounds! Thanks for helping to keep our planes safe.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much Tyler, that means a lot to me

  • @SimonBillingham-zq4oy
    @SimonBillingham-zq4oy 5 месяцев назад +3

    I share your view of line work and aircraft maintenance in general, line is lots of the same tasks with moments of high excitement when you get a defect that must be rectified. For those outside aircraft maintenance the hard part is to maintaining inspection standards on repeated inspections when you find nothing most of the time. The tendency in humans is to see what you expect not what is actually there, an example is a rear end accident on a freeway where the driver expects to see the traffic moving so doesn’t see the traffic slow or stop therefor runs into the back of the line of cars. The tape you used on the hose is known as amalgamating tape in Qantas. I have seen it used on cannon plugs for extra protection from liquid ingress on engines and in wheel wells, it is very effective. Line work is great, I worked mostly line in the first 25 years of my career, “the great big hangar with the leaky roof”. The last 23 years were in Base (Heavy) Maintenance, highlights were being involved in major reconfigurations on B767, B747 and A330 aircraft, challenging and fun. Well done sir.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +2

      It’s a lot of fun, both sides, Line and Hanger, I too, have participated and worked in both environments. That tape works great even in hot environments, it has a very high temperature value.

  • @GoSolarPlz
    @GoSolarPlz 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow first time watching your channel. You’re awesome! What a happy and positive attitude you have. It’s clear you love your job! What access you have to these amazing machines! Every day must be an adventure! Subscribed sir! Cute cats too :)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you watching and I am glad you are enjoying the adventures

  • @theflyingfrog
    @theflyingfrog 5 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning Stig! Sitting here at Bordeaux airport, France watching this as I wait for my flight to London.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Wishing you a lovely flight, cheers 🤙

  • @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs
    @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs 5 месяцев назад +1

    Never boring, always fun and continually learning! Love seeing your perspective of the industry we are in. Keep up the fantastic work. Later!

  • @AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT
    @AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT Месяц назад +1

    27:20
    We are not bored, Stig!
    🙂
    Regarding the 737 max
    I talked to pilots of Ryanair who fly 737-800 and 737-8200 (737-8-200).
    They told me that they like the 737 max, but the flight attendants dont like them.
    The reason is that they have to work more, because the 737-8200 has around 200 pax.
    The numbers of flightattendants on the flights are mostly the same like on the 738, except that they need to serve more passengers.
    13 months ago I experienced for the first time in my life an autoland CAT II in the 737-8200.
    Thanks for your educating videos!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  Месяц назад

      Pretty much all flight attendants don’t like the 737 because it is very cramped inside of the galley

  • @PatrickD-s4d
    @PatrickD-s4d 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cute little kitty, ah got distracted.. 😂 So wonderful, thank you for another great video. Greetings from LSZH

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you too! Cheers from LAX

  • @kamasamoa6124
    @kamasamoa6124 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there! I have just finished the AMT program and I am currently studying for my O&P’s which will be in 2 weeks. I’m a little nervous, but I think I will be ok. Stumbled onto your videos a few days ago and I have watched a number of them already! Fun and educational! Thanks for the content and keep them coming!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Don’t be nervous at all, you are going to pass your O&P test. One word of advice is to remember the basics. If the instructor gives you a question that you don’t understand, ask the instructor to rephrase that question and give you an example. Instructors want you to pass, the information is all in your head. It’s just accessing it is the hard part. I’m wishing you nothing but success, let me know how it goes.

  • @alanbecknell5379
    @alanbecknell5379 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks once again Stig for another informative & enjoyable video. Love seeing your cats…..meow😂😂

  • @Olo_PC
    @Olo_PC 4 месяца назад +1

    Stig, greetings from Poland! I'm watching every video :D

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      @@Olo_PC cheers. Greetings from LAX

  • @Kanerrrrr
    @Kanerrrrr 5 месяцев назад

    Hey stig, My parents are having to put the family dog down today and we are all not in the best of mindset and I'm using ypur content to help me escape emotions and I just have to say I appreciate you for not only teaching but being the one who is teaching and making aviation maintenance super enjoyable to watch. I am a Ramp agent, and it's super interesting to see the parts of the aircraft and tell people what it does and just nerd out. Thank you so much for the awesome content, and keep going man it's really helping, not just me but all of us!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +2

      I’m so sorry to hear about your family dog, I can understand how difficult this is, they become family and it’s hard to let go. I’m glad these videos can help get your mind off of things.

  • @facetofacef2f582
    @facetofacef2f582 5 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing info video Stig! Keep it up. Thanks❤

  • @r.dinelli
    @r.dinelli 5 месяцев назад

    In the brake riding timelapse, from about 51:45... It's just mesmerizing. Two planes in parallel taxiways moving along, then a bit later after the turn you see two planes criss-crossing the taxiway in opposite ways, and then the line of approaching landing lights - Ground operations are such a ballet of people and machinery moving around. As is aviation as a whole.
    Thanks for the content!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      I call it, the ballet of metal, always moving. The airport is like a living breathing creature.

  • @nordic27
    @nordic27 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video Stig....this former ramp agent appreciates these videos....brings back memories.

  • @shyammohabir8283
    @shyammohabir8283 5 месяцев назад

    Always relaxing to watch Stig's weekly aircraft adventures .. always looking forward for the "Goooood Moooring everybody..." "Get the coffee .. lets go .. time for some fun ..." "bare with me abit .. I'll be a bit technical .." ..."Here comes the my next office.. " .. Keep up the good works Stig!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much. I’m glad I can make you smile

  • @boatingcharlie1
    @boatingcharlie1 5 месяцев назад +1

    I used to be an AirForce crew chief and then an A&P mechanic for a while after I got out. Thanks for sharing this brings back memories. Incredible machines. The smell of burnt jet fuel and the sound of the compressor spooling down, nice! When I hear people speak of how powerful their car is and how much horsepower it has I kind of snicker. If you've never been in aviation like this, you just don't know the feeling it gives you. Great job man! What is your job title?

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      @@boatingcharlie1 it’s an absolute incredible feeling to be around these aircraft. My job title is Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P).

  • @lmedina10
    @lmedina10 5 месяцев назад +3

    Stig, Beautifully said! If you love what you do then you are not really working!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +3

      Always a beautiful day

    • @lmedina10
      @lmedina10 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@StigAviationit’s always a beautiful day when I am at my museum!

  • @miami5464
    @miami5464 5 месяцев назад

    yes yes yes, a neeeeeeeeeeew Video. Just wanted to start watching an old Stig Shift, when I saw this bangeeeer. Keep it up

  • @GAZZA888
    @GAZZA888 5 месяцев назад +1

    Once again stig,thank you for sharing with us but thank you for what you do you the man cheers

  • @Dan-O-24
    @Dan-O-24 5 месяцев назад +2

    Always look forward to waking up Friday mornings to a new Stig adventure!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you Dan. Pleasure to have you here.

  • @leorbear
    @leorbear 5 месяцев назад +1

    thanks Stig; I''m addicted to your videos and your persona; maybe I'll be an aircraft mechanic in my next life!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I am very happy that you’re enjoying it, thank you so much for watching

  • @nikolauswolff5791
    @nikolauswolff5791 5 месяцев назад +1

    Goooooood morning. 😂
    I just came back from work where we had our first A 330-900. Only for a tire change but hey. It was the green Condor D - ANRD. She was even in L.A at your airport. What i discovered was that the engines are much cooler after shut down than on the A 330-300. Here we had RR Trent 7000. They were buildt here in Brandenburg near Berlin. That's a really nice touch because we don't have that much industry and good payed jobs here in the former GDR. Well. I had goosebumps when i saw that bird. A 50% German engeneered & build plane. The fuselage has a different sound when you knock on it due to the composite material. Inside it looks fantastic. Much much better than the old - 300 version. The best thing is the noise footprint. When they switched on the engines they were so quiet that we didn't even had to wear our earprotectors. When they accelerated on the runway and disapeared in the black night i felt this is a new century in aviation that had began. I am an old school plane lover. I grew up with the 747-200, DC 10 and the Tristar L 1011. But this technology here is nuts. Delta made the right decision to set on Airbus and we are damned proud here in Germany that they fly our jets. We now have a poster in our hangar with their LA 28 sticker on one of their A 350's. So every time when you are on the table ( we call it so ) and see that A 350 rolling by you can think of one of your subscribers. And when the Condor when with the green stripes lands. Of course.....😂

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      I’ll do my best to capture that condor bird next time it rolls through LAX. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story with me. Wishing you all the best in Germany. Cheers 🤙

  • @Pilot-2020
    @Pilot-2020 4 месяца назад +1

    Your aviation videos are the perfect way to start a morning weekend just before jumping into my flight simulator to fly somewhere

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      @@Pilot-2020 cheers. Enjoy 🤙

  • @eddi5190
    @eddi5190 5 месяцев назад +1

    goooood morning stig ...new adventure to step in the weekend🥳

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching Eddie

  • @IanJ25E1
    @IanJ25E1 5 месяцев назад +1

    Every time you do the night time brake rides I can hear in the back of my head "Night Moves" by Bob Seger. I've always loved night time airport ops, thanks for the fun.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Nighttime operations are very interesting, and by the way that’s a great song

  • @sharoncassell5273
    @sharoncassell5273 5 месяцев назад +1

    I like the tour around the airport. Inside & out. Not boring. Its exploring.

  • @ethanfisher524
    @ethanfisher524 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love these videos because I want to be an aircraft mechanic and these show me what I will most likely have to do when I start so these are very helpful

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I’m very happy that these are helpful for you. Thank you for watching.

  • @cm9247
    @cm9247 5 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding as usual Stigg!
    Thank you Sir!

  • @Semiconductors-for-life
    @Semiconductors-for-life 5 месяцев назад

    That’s why I love Aircraft Maintenance. The knowledge you share with others. Wish I owned a aircrafts engineers techniques. So, Stig this day and age a channel like this is a blessing.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      I am so happy that you’re enjoying it, I really appreciate you being here

  • @str_spotter04
    @str_spotter04 5 месяцев назад +3

    18:51 Its a Porsche Taycan GTS Turbo and the second Porsche is the Taycan Cross tourismo. Greetings from Stuttgart Germany 😂👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much Leon. I can always depend on my German friends to educate me about beautiful German engineering. 🤙

    • @str_spotter04
      @str_spotter04 5 месяцев назад

      @@StigAviation
      very gladly. I can also learn a lot from your work

  • @douglasslotolowicz9454
    @douglasslotolowicz9454 5 месяцев назад +1

    You brought back memories Stig. I’ve used that orange tape on wire bundles as well as hydraulic/oil lines. For some reason, I don’t know why we called it Ice Box Tape. Very useful product.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Incredibly useful and very versatile tape. Used so many places.

  • @christophermurphy4850
    @christophermurphy4850 5 месяцев назад +1

    Stig, again I want to thank you for taking your time to record these videos for us. Every video that you have done never get boring and sometimes my wife and I re-watch some of them because they had a part that was very interesting. I have a couple of questions for you. Do the wide body aircraft still have below deck galley storage areas for example the L1011 and 747, and if so if you have a chance can you video one? Also, I'm pretty sure you probably have done a video on this topic, what is the best avenue to become an aircraft mechanic to work for one of the major airlines like AA? And would you recommend someone that is in their mid-40's to go to school and finish the rest of their career working as an aircraft mechanic. I am very much an aviation geek, and have been since I was a little one. I worked several years as a ramp agent and absolutely loved it, being around aircraft all day is amazing especially for someone that has loved aviation his entire life. Watching your videos inspire me to try and finish out my last 20+ years as a mechanic. Thank you again for the videos and thanks in advance for your reply. Stay safe out there

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      The modern widebody aircraft no longer have a lower deck galley. Although there are some aircraft configurations that do have lower deck lavatories as well as lower deck crew quarters. The best avenue of becoming a aircraft technician is to simply find the school that is nearest to you. The FAA website has a list of every single school within the United States. 40 years old is not that old, I have seen men and women in that age going to school for this profession. If it’s truly something that you wanna do and you’re passionate about it, I highly recommend you go check a school and take a tour. Look at the curriculum ask the questions and see if it’s something that you want to do. There is one thing that I will warn you about, when you start in Aviation, it’s all seniority based. You will be starting at the bottom, which means you will be working graveyard shift and probably no weekends off or holidays off. Take that into consideration, if you have more questions message me on Instagram and we can have a one on one conversation.

  • @markcorry878
    @markcorry878 4 месяца назад

    I was watching a youtube video that a guy films of Christchurch International Airport over here in NZ and in it there was a Jetstar A320 that had landed and when it was at the gate he commented on the sound that came from it as the APU. I felt so proud of myself to let him know that what he was hearing was the fan brake and told him about your videos that you put up. All that because of what I learned from you, Stig. 👍👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Absolutely phenomenal Mark. I’m so happy that you learned and can share the knowledge as well. Cheers to you. 🤙

    • @markcorry878
      @markcorry878 4 месяца назад

      @@StigAviation 😄

  • @cmo_kky
    @cmo_kky 5 месяцев назад +1

    I loved that orange tape. Best stuff in the world.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Very useful in some fixes.

  • @DjMoJii
    @DjMoJii 5 месяцев назад +2

    second week into AMT school, everyday is just getting more and more exciting, yes the material is a bit complex/hard but man is it fun

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Absorb it like a sponge. You got this

  • @isajassim8968
    @isajassim8968 5 месяцев назад +1

    Look friend during my 33 continuous working years in the aviation I never ever that I am just doing a routine job. Every day, I am learning new thing and keep eager to learn more and more

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Well said! Everyday is a school day. 👍

  • @LtKernelPanic
    @LtKernelPanic 5 месяцев назад +2

    Glad you posted tonight. Now I have something to watch on my flight to Phoenix tomorrow morning which is sadly on United as AA no longer flies out of our airport. Wish they'd come back now that travel is booming post 'rona. I much preferred AA over United namely because I loathe the devil's chariot and the 1-2 of the E145 wasn't that bad on short flights. I pray the weather gods are in a good mood tomorrow as my connection is at my most favorite airport in the world, O'Hare.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      I wish you a good flight, and I hope the weather is good in Chicago.

    • @LtKernelPanic
      @LtKernelPanic 5 месяцев назад

      Oh the irony. The plane that normally overnights here went mx and so did its replacement so I had 15 minutes to run to my gate so apologies to anyone who had to see that. Honestly not sure how they got us here in time. I didn’t know a devil’s chariot could do almost 600 over the ground.

  • @lorettamulkey7508
    @lorettamulkey7508 5 месяцев назад

    Yay! Another Stig video. I love the Fonzy tap on the cargo light. Lol!

  • @nickjames6813
    @nickjames6813 5 месяцев назад +1

    this dude is so down to earth and i love it.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      @@nickjames6813 thank you for the kind words Nick. Much appreciated.

  • @techmantra4521
    @techmantra4521 5 месяцев назад +1

    I love the cat engineer. Cute

  • @rdembow
    @rdembow 5 месяцев назад +1

    A great loving attitude with what you due !

  • @waymanprice478
    @waymanprice478 3 месяца назад +1

    STIGS! can you talk to us in a future video about the ‘FUEL FARMS’ at LAX, and what they are. and where they are (and the pipelines). and just how much fuel is in them. and how they are replenished. you rock !! ✈️🛩️✈️

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 месяца назад

      @@waymanprice478 I wish I could but I don’t have much knowledge on how exactly they work or the infrastructure of them. I have showed in previous videos where they are. You can even see them on google maps, they look like large circular structures.

  • @benjaminmartin2293
    @benjaminmartin2293 5 месяцев назад +1

    yooooo stig, i passed both my powerplant and airframe test and landed my first job. can’t wait to join y’all

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Absolutely incredible. I’m so proud of you. This is amazing news Ben.

  • @legit.peasant
    @legit.peasant 5 месяцев назад

    Glad to see you again, Stig. Hope you had a good day off with your buddy. A break every now and again really helps. Stay strong, sir! 🙏

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      It definitely was a much needed break. Thank you so much.

  • @LadyPearl0427
    @LadyPearl0427 5 месяцев назад +6

    I personally love the Max! It's my favorite airplane. But I do hear you on the Airbus. When I was on the ramp, the A320s were much easier to handle than the 737s. I could actually stand up in the cargo pits! XD The 737, I'm a Boeing girl through and through but I gotta admit, that early morning Alaska flight to ANC: throwing 50lbs fish boxes in that cargo hold, ugh!
    35:30 You should see PDX's new terminal. It's AMAZING!
    1:08:20 737s just like to prank unsuspecting mechanics XD

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +2

      It gets me every single time, 😅

  • @kriscoward5666
    @kriscoward5666 5 месяцев назад

    Stigggggg 🙌
    This video is the best birthday gift I've gotten today 🥳

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Happy birthday Kris Wishing you all the best things in life

  • @nellypoopp
    @nellypoopp 5 месяцев назад +1

    it's really nice seeing someone do his job with pleasure.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words Nelly

  • @aviator_2401
    @aviator_2401 5 месяцев назад +1

    Your energy is amazing stig …!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the kind words

  • @miguelBOAE
    @miguelBOAE 5 месяцев назад

    Waking up to another Stig Shift, happy days 😁
    I have been binge watching your previous videos and was wondering what safety rules (either official, or just your own) that you follow when engines are running? Seeing your closeups of the engines as aircraft arrive, and then also watching you hand-start an engine blew my mind!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      We follow rules and regulations in regards to safety when being around engines, there is a minimum distance that we should be standing when the engine is running. That’s usually 20 to 25 feet away from it. I actually made a dedicated video talking about this, check it out when you get a chance it’s one of the old ones.

    • @miguelBOAE
      @miguelBOAE 5 месяцев назад

      @@StigAviation Thanks for the reply! Keep up the good work man!

  • @maxdogfc
    @maxdogfc 5 месяцев назад

    Always it's a great opportunity to watch your videos and learn fantastic stuffs!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate that! Thank you for being here

  • @Mihul-PXH
    @Mihul-PXH 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey, first of all great video as always. I love every single minute of stig shift adventures cus they ceep me up to date, entertaned and challenge me to refresh my knowledge.
    Here I have a question for you: when towing the aircraft you always switch on the APU and hydraulic electrical pumps (for brakes I guess). Is that a absolut necessary procedure to follow everytime?
    Im asking because I have learned to tow the aircraft without APU and hydraulics running. For braking we always used the green hydraulic accumulator wich can provide enough pressure for one breaking event. In the end aviation is all about cost efficienty but letting the APU run at every towing event will result in quite high fuel consumption. I would love to hear from you.
    With love from germany ❤

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      It might not be fuel, efficient, but safety standards come first. That’s why we keep the APU running so we have electrical power for navigational lights as well as the beacon and we want the hydraulics running and not simply rely on the accumulator.

  • @caggius42
    @caggius42 5 месяцев назад +1

    YT offered up this video today. So a first timer to your channel. Really enjoyed. And have subscribed. One thing I could not workout when you moved the aircraft were you being towed or actually taxiing it ?

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      @@caggius42 I was being towed. And thank you for being here and enjoying the adventures.

  • @mopar5447
    @mopar5447 5 месяцев назад +1

    Stig great job love all your videos...in a future video can you talk a little bit about how you started doing these videos, did you need permission and what American allows or doesn't allow you to do.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I’ll definitely do a segment for that in the future. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @LosSantosMods
    @LosSantosMods 5 месяцев назад +1

    It was only the other week at work where we changed a spoiler mixer quadrant …. And yes you weren’t kidding when you said it’s a frustrating job to perform
    It took about 3 days off rigging cables going across the NLG to each wing tip…. We had taken all primary wing flight cables off during a wing spar repair so then involved having to also change the spoiler mixer

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад

      I told you, it is a nightmare to change 🤣

  • @kofeyh
    @kofeyh 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've grabbed my coffee! Let's go!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Always a pleasure to see you here. Enjoy K

  • @af-inthesky7427
    @af-inthesky7427 5 месяцев назад

    i love this video 😍

  • @someonesomewhere1240
    @someonesomewhere1240 5 месяцев назад +1

    38:50 FYI the XLR isn't any longer than a standard A321; it's just higher MTOW and more fuel. There's perpetual rumours of an A322 but nothing official.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      You’re absolutely right, I misspoke. I think my thoughts were about the seating capacity.

  • @cpu3
    @cpu3 5 месяцев назад

    All the best to you Stig, great guy and great content brother wish to be like you in the future ❤

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words and I want you to be better than me in the future. I’m just a stepping stone for you. 🤙

  • @aussman63
    @aussman63 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video, thanks Stig.
    Was wondering who maintains the international aircraft when they arrive? Qantas, Air New Zealand who performs the walk around?

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@aussman63 Qantas have their own maintenance teams, other international carriers use contract maintenance.

  • @tripp540
    @tripp540 5 месяцев назад +1

    such great info!

  • @thrashersfan7835
    @thrashersfan7835 5 месяцев назад

    Taking my general and airframe in about a month! Love watching the vids and learning!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Wishing you all the best, you are going to pass with flying colors.

  • @2busaman
    @2busaman 5 месяцев назад +2

    Another shift done. Another shift enjoyed. Cheers Stig.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it cheers 🤙

  • @ev3rice_2292
    @ev3rice_2292 5 месяцев назад

    Keep them coming Stig! Love them all and in between new videos, I rewatch your previous ones

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you kindly

    • @ev3rice_2292
      @ev3rice_2292 5 месяцев назад

      You reply to most of the comments here. You're a great man! God bless you Stig!