I started watching this channel because Im a pilot. I keep watching it because it teaches me the value of a positive attitude and just being a really nice guy.
Hey, Big Ern, just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy your channel. I'm a SWA captain's mom, and I've always been interested in what he does for a living. Your videos give me so much insight into the every day goings on, so they help me to better understand what his days must be like as well. Thanks for taking the time to take your viewers along on your trips. I'm sure they motivate many aspiring pilots, as well. May God bless and always keep you safe in the palm of His hand. 🙏💙♥️💛
5:40 I can say its much longer when your traveling at 7.5 knots in a 76' yacht across that stretch, although the destination was Seattle, non stop, about 2 weeks en-route or 330 hours one way. Keep up the good work Captain! ⚓✈
Hey Ernie, another great video , the flight planning and the walk around the aircraft in PHX was professional and superb. As usual you always operate professionally and the scenery in Honolulu was excellent and you get to see the sunset. Great details on the route back to PHX. Have a great week.
That was one of your best videos to date Captain Big Ern! Loved it. I enjoy hearing about the struggle of being a junior captain at a very senior base...but at the same time, you have the big picture of a first year as a captain that was truly great AND you gave a shout out to the FA's you fly with every day Way to be humble, grounded and appreciative.
I love flight radar 24 i use it everyday I’ve had it for a few years now, when i see a plane go over Tells what kind and where there going, gives registration it’s a must have for people who love planes I live on the route between Nashville and Memphis so I see a ton of FedEx heavy’s and southwest flights
You’re fantastic Ern. A few days ago, I failed my commercial check ride, in Phoenix of all places. One day, I’m going to be an airline pilot, for a major airline somewhere. You’re a real inspiration. Thanks man.
@@TB-um1xz Thank you I really appreciate that. It must be so fulfilling overcoming setbacks and achieving your dreams. Perhaps in the long run, you’re wiser for it too.
Hi Ernie great video as always. You are such a humble great guy. A true inspiration to all pilots. At 15m 51s did you say "as we are going across the Atlantic". Might just be my hearing. Keep those engines spinning.
It’s good to see you doing what you love doing. And I hope one day I get a chance to fly on one of your flights. I’m retired Army and would love going over the ocean with you. BigErn, Southwest has become my go airline thanks to you, take care
Thank you for the knowledge you share. It helps to better understand all that goes on to keep us safe. You have great presence. Keep up the amazing work and thank you
I heard a story from someone who went thru Falcon transoceanic recurrency training at Flight Safety (or somewhere) ... They said to have a Marine Traffic tracking app on your tablet downloaded. They gave a slow fuel leak scenario where you have time to plan... if you are going to ditch.. ditch in front of a freighter in a shipping lane. Makes sense.
As always Captain Ern I love to watch your informative videos. I’m in the Motorcoach sports team driving for many years. We are all people movers Stay safe
Hi Ern, I'm new to the channel. What led me here was your recent command upgrade--I too am just going through that process, though I'm on the Airbus side of the house! Unfortunately I had to have a period of time off during line training (UOT I think you call it in the US) and have enjoyed watching your videos as I get ready to get back at it! Love your enthusiasm and great content!
Just found your channel. I never realized my dream of being an airline pilot, but great content to watch and learn. And some thingsI can still apply in today's amazing flight sims....though I mostly fly Airbus :)
Great video, Big Ern....it's really interesting to see that all of your impressive technological tools include FR24, which I use to track whether there are firefighting aircraft flying anywhere near my home here in Central Orygun....
While I know you cannot film any portion of the flight, you did not talk about the takeoff roll/ runway used considering the hot & heavy departure at PHX. Thanks for the video!
Among the Polish governmental planes there are two 737-800s and a BBJ 737. They flew into NYC for the UN summit and they had to stop in Iceland on the way. Interesting stuff to follow
Did that many times ( HNL-LAX) on a New United 747 when I had shore duty in the Navy ( '72-'73 )....... then seven years later the United Capt. that I flew with was a regular at my little airport ( Compton ) and sat with us on Saturday mornings in the hanger for our round table hanger flying meets....... was interesting to hear his stories about these trips.... and to find out he was the guy up front all those years ago...... Looks like you are doing a great job Big Ern, would love to do that trip again with you.😎
..as an early sub..it's always a good day..when Capt.Big Ern..posts yet another great..and very enjoyable..flight video..and please.. please ..keep 'em coming..Ern..
Awesome video captain! Just started flight school at Sierra Charlie at chandler municipal airport KCHD! Hoping to work for Southwest in a few years! Maybe even your future First Officer!
G, day Captain Ern from Sydney Australia. Great video production and love the prawns and rice hotel meal. Had me some "mighty fine" pasta and prawns in a tomato base dish, just the other day!!! 🌏🇭🇲
Hey Big Ern, Love your videos. I can tell you had a lot on your mind because at 15:52 or so, you said you were flying across the Atlantic on your way home! 😁 I hope one day you are my pilot!
I fly out of Phoenix quite often always watch for you. My nephew flys to Hawaii quite often sometimes from Pheonix and sometimes from Oakland. Glad to see you use the Max 8 for that. Thanks for sharing
Just completed a trip from Oakland to Kona & back & was hoping you were our captain on SW. No such luck but both crews took excellent care & provided great service.
Howdy from Dallas! I just found your channel and really enjoy it as an airplane nerd! I wish I was more proficient in IFR planning but I know just enough to have a basic understanding of your descriptions. Regardless, it's still fascinating to me. Hoping to see you one day on a flight to or from KDAL!
Hey Bigern, awesome video as always! Did a Calgary to Pheonix flight last week on the 737 and it was very interesting going from +10 C to +45 C within 3 hours! We thought summer was over up here in Canada but clearly it isn't in Pheonix. Love your work sir!
Look how far both aviation over the pond and you have come! Another great video - really enjoyed getting into the weeds on oceanic crossings. It would be great to hear about your experiences with San Francisco Radio (AIRINC) sometime too. Mahalo!!
Excellent video! I'm always fascinated by flights to Hawaii from the US West Coast, especially when flying over nothing but Pacific water. That was one heavy flight to HNL from PHX for sure. Honolulu is an amazing city to visit, lots of things to do, and lots of history as well 👍🏿. Greetings from a Vincentian 🇻🇨 living in Canada 🇨🇦.
😂 Hahaha. Thank you for sharing your trip. You made laugh when you said junior Captains!! And you are right for being able to bid and hold or pick up a great trip. But And having other senior Captains seeing those nice Hawaii trips and they may want them, well you may not be able to pick up that trip until some other time.
I use to love flying on my former 777s from Chicago to Hawaii. You are right about head winds going west. But it is so nice to back from a good layover with a nice tail wind pushing you along!!!☺ I see now my former airline is flying the 787s on the few non-stop flights to Hawaii. A few former coworkers have told me how the trios have been recently. I hear it is still nice.
Thanks Ern sharing your flight too HNL from PHX, HNL return PHX. I lost private lic yrs ago I too like Flightradar24 I like because live what’s going on.
I started watching this channel because Im a pilot. I keep watching it because it teaches me the value of a positive attitude and just being a really nice guy.
How did you fund your training?
Hey, Big Ern, just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate and enjoy your channel. I'm a SWA captain's mom, and I've always been interested in what he does for a living. Your videos give me so much insight into the every day goings on, so they help me to better understand what his days must be like as well. Thanks for taking the time to take your viewers along on your trips. I'm sure they motivate many aspiring pilots, as well. May God bless and always keep you safe in the palm of His hand. 🙏💙♥️💛
Very nice seeing you again Have never liked flying over water, did many, many yrs ago from Guam to Travis AFB with a refueling at Honolulu- Hickam.👋✈️
5:40 I can say its much longer when your traveling at 7.5 knots in a 76' yacht across that stretch, although the destination was Seattle, non stop, about 2 weeks en-route or 330 hours one way. Keep up the good work Captain! ⚓✈
Am I the only one who gets excited when a post pops ups
I, too, look forward to Big Ern as well as Mentour pilot
Love this guy, he’s so humble!
Very humble indeed! And always smiling and being upbeat! Keep on being who you are Capt. we appreciate you!
He has a winning personality!
Best job in the world flying a machine created for Aerodynamic Perfection.
Your joking of course. I hope you are ?
Love a peloton workout. The instructor Kendall is always awesome. Love watching the vlogs in sunny Scotland
Bidding for a trip has to be similar to us passengers checking in 24 hours before to get that elusive “A” boarding group
when I flew SWA, if wait to last then sit in 1B
Always a pleasure to watch you do your thing BigErn!!
I just stumbled on this youtube. Fascinating to watch route planning. My uncle was a 747 pilot way back in the 80's and they had none of this tech.
Hey Ernie, another great video , the flight planning and the walk around the aircraft in PHX was professional and superb. As usual you always operate professionally and the scenery in Honolulu was excellent and you get to see the sunset. Great details on the route back to PHX. Have a great week.
Air Canada also uses the 737 max 8 from Vancouver (YVR) to Honolulu (HNL). That's the flight I took in April.
Great video!! I recent started my PPL training, 4 hours down. You played a huge part in my decision!! Keep up the great work!
Me too at 36 years old! Let’s go!!
That was one of your best videos to date Captain Big Ern! Loved it. I enjoy hearing about the struggle of being a junior captain at a very senior base...but at the same time, you have the big picture of a first year as a captain that was truly great AND you gave a shout out to the FA's you fly with every day Way to be humble, grounded and appreciative.
This might be my favorite video so far. Keep it up captain!
Glad to see you doing well Captain
Thanks for being so original. Love the channel and info
I love flight radar 24 i use it everyday I’ve had it for a few years now, when i see a plane go over Tells what kind and where there going, gives registration it’s a must have for people who love planes I live on the route between Nashville and Memphis so I see a ton of FedEx heavy’s and southwest flights
Absolutely FANTSATIC!!!! Like always!
You’re fantastic Ern.
A few days ago, I failed my commercial check ride, in Phoenix of all places.
One day, I’m going to be an airline pilot, for a major airline somewhere.
You’re a real inspiration. Thanks man.
Good luck on the next check ride. You'll get it.
Thank you very much.
@theodore388 you'll be fine. I failed my CSEL and been flying part 121 for over 10 years now.
@@TB-um1xz Thank you I really appreciate that. It must be so fulfilling overcoming setbacks and achieving your dreams. Perhaps in the long run, you’re wiser for it too.
Love you man. Thanks for the videos
Great content on the Hawaii trip! Currently I’m in training for a FO position for a regional company and I can’t wait to do awesome trips like this!
Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for having us along on this great trip.
Hi Ernie great video as always. You are such a humble great guy. A true inspiration to all pilots. At 15m 51s did you say "as we are going across the Atlantic". Might just be my hearing. Keep those engines spinning.
Your hearing is excellent as he did say "Atlantic"!!
It’s good to see you doing what you love doing. And I hope one day I get a chance to fly on one of your flights. I’m retired Army and would love going over the ocean with you. BigErn, Southwest has become my go airline thanks to you, take care
Thank you for the knowledge you share. It helps to better understand all that goes on to keep us safe. You have great presence. Keep up the amazing work and thank you
thank you so much for the trip !
Here from Paul’s My Layover Life! Looking forward to riding along on your adventures! Peace be with you
I heard a story from someone who went thru Falcon transoceanic recurrency training at Flight Safety (or somewhere) ... They said to have a Marine Traffic tracking app on your tablet downloaded. They gave a slow fuel leak scenario where you have time to plan... if you are going to ditch.. ditch in front of a freighter in a shipping lane. Makes sense.
Thanks for a very cool adventure, Big Ern!
Really enjoyed this video!
The coolest Captain I've ever met on this platform! Glad to meet Captain Ern, liked and subscribed, looking forward for the next vid ;-)
As always Captain Ern I love to watch your informative videos. I’m in the Motorcoach sports team driving for many years. We are all people movers Stay safe
I didn't know the max 8 was ETOPS certified. Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing with us.
I would feel so say with you as Captain. You are a real aviator....and I really love your channel..
I was born and raised in Hawaii (living in New England now) so I enjoy when you upload these types of videos.
Howzit brah..
Hi Ern, I'm new to the channel. What led me here was your recent command upgrade--I too am just going through that process, though I'm on the Airbus side of the house! Unfortunately I had to have a period of time off during line training (UOT I think you call it in the US) and have enjoyed watching your videos as I get ready to get back at it! Love your enthusiasm and great content!
Such a cool insight
Just found your channel. I never realized my dream of being an airline pilot, but great content to watch and learn. And some thingsI can still apply in today's amazing flight sims....though I mostly fly Airbus :)
You are soooo cool, Big Ern. Love your videos. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks so much!
@flyingwithbigErn I like your videos on TH-cam
Im a retired commercial pilot, great briefing. Brings back memories
Great video, Big Ern....it's really interesting to see that all of your impressive technological tools include FR24, which I use to track whether there are firefighting aircraft flying anywhere near my home here in Central Orygun....
While I know you cannot film any portion of the flight, you did not talk about the takeoff roll/ runway used considering the hot & heavy departure at PHX. Thanks for the video!
Yeah, curious to know all the numbers being so heavy and accounting for density altitude.
BigErn, I really enjoy your videos. I learn so much even though I am only a Flightsim pilot (MSFS).
Really cool about your ability to use Flightradar24 and communicate with other traffic. Keep up the good work Ern!
It was very cool seeing you in Sacramento. Thanks for chatting.
Among the Polish governmental planes there are two 737-800s and a BBJ 737. They flew into NYC for the UN summit and they had to stop in Iceland on the way. Interesting stuff to follow
Did that many times ( HNL-LAX) on a New United 747 when I had shore duty in the Navy ( '72-'73 )....... then seven years later the United Capt. that I flew with was a regular at my little airport ( Compton ) and sat with us on Saturday mornings in the hanger for our round table hanger flying meets....... was interesting to hear his stories about these trips.... and to find out he was the guy up front all those years ago...... Looks like you are doing a great job Big Ern, would love to do that trip again with you.😎
..as an early sub..it's always a good day..when Capt.Big Ern..posts yet another great..and very enjoyable..flight video..and please.. please ..keep 'em coming..Ern..
Thank you for keeping us safe, really cool video!
Always been interested in the oceanic stuff from the pilots POV. Love the content, sure I'll hear you on the airways here at ZFW!
Everything about this was... great. Thanks. Well, okay, dinner didn't look all that.. great. Love the ties.
Awesome video captain! Just started flight school at Sierra Charlie at chandler municipal airport KCHD! Hoping to work for Southwest in a few years! Maybe even your future First Officer!
Love your videos, Ern!
Glad you like them!
G, day Captain Ern from Sydney Australia. Great video production and love the prawns and rice hotel meal. Had me some "mighty fine" pasta and prawns in a tomato base dish, just the other day!!!
🌏🇭🇲
Great video !
Aloha for this vlog. Fly and stays safe. Mahalo.
We stay at the village when we go. Best hotel
Love the insight you provide us with.
Just Amazing! Thank you!
So fascinating. Always look forward to watching your videos!
Hey Big Ern, Love your videos. I can tell you had a lot on your mind because at 15:52 or so, you said you were flying across the Atlantic on your way home! 😁 I hope one day you are my pilot!
Looks like the Ern is loving the Max ETOPS trips!
I fly out of Phoenix quite often always watch for you. My nephew flys to Hawaii quite often sometimes from Pheonix and sometimes from Oakland. Glad to see you use the Max 8 for that. Thanks for sharing
That's amazing! So happy for you! 🎉
Just completed a trip from Oakland to Kona & back & was hoping you were our captain on SW. No such luck but both crews took excellent care & provided great service.
1/2 off OAK to KOA with the new southwest special ends tonight!
Great as usual. Too bad we cannot even see a few in-flights shots. Your full confidence in the MAX impresses me. Best
Another fascinating video. Would love to see the opposite, first AM flight after complete shut down from previous night.
Howdy from Dallas! I just found your channel and really enjoy it as an airplane nerd! I wish I was more proficient in IFR planning but I know just enough to have a basic understanding of your descriptions. Regardless, it's still fascinating to me. Hoping to see you one day on a flight to or from KDAL!
Three stripe intro for a four stripe video, time for an upgrade!....enjoying how much your videocontent has improved over the years.
Hey Bigern, awesome video as always! Did a Calgary to Pheonix flight last week on the 737 and it was very interesting going from +10 C to +45 C within 3 hours! We thought summer was over up here in Canada but clearly it isn't in Pheonix. Love your work sir!
Look how far both aviation over the pond and you have come! Another great video - really enjoyed getting into the weeds on oceanic crossings. It would be great to hear about your experiences with San Francisco Radio (AIRINC) sometime too. Mahalo!!
Excellent video! I'm always fascinated by flights to Hawaii from the US West Coast, especially when flying over nothing but Pacific water. That was one heavy flight to HNL from PHX for sure. Honolulu is an amazing city to visit, lots of things to do, and lots of history as well 👍🏿. Greetings from a Vincentian 🇻🇨 living in Canada 🇨🇦.
Hey Ern, great informative video as you are a true pro. Keep those SWA’s 737s flying…
“If It Ain’t a Boein’ I Ain’t Goin’ “ ✈️
Very entertaining video. Never thought about FlightRadar24 ever being used in the cockpit but great idea as you explained.
Gotta love those CFM's !!
Is it CFM56? I thought they were the new Leap engines
Looks like you guys finally passed the table top ETOPS exercises.
Shout at from Thornton Colo Ern. Thanks for showing us on the map. lol. Deicing soon at DIA.............could snow anytime here.
We fly to Maui in January from Phx, hope you get the flight.. love the channel thanks BigErn!!
😂 Hahaha. Thank you for sharing your trip. You made laugh when you said junior Captains!! And you are right for being able to bid and hold or pick up a great trip. But And having other senior Captains seeing those nice Hawaii trips and they may want them, well you may not be able to pick up that trip until some other time.
I use to love flying on my former 777s from Chicago to Hawaii. You are right about head winds going west. But it is so nice to back from a good layover with a nice tail wind pushing you along!!!☺ I see now my former airline is flying the 787s on the few non-stop flights to Hawaii. A few former coworkers have told me how the trios have been recently. I hear it is still nice.
I learn a lot from this, great stuff 🙂
Enjoy every trip. It ends before you know it.
I fly for WN too! DAL Based! I hope to fly with you someday.
Wow. Dream job! 🤩
Would love to see the takeoffs and landings!! Great video!!
Good luck..be safe
I like your tie! 🙂
Thanks Ern sharing your flight too HNL from PHX, HNL return PHX. I lost private lic yrs ago I too like Flightradar24 I like because live what’s going on.
You called the Pacific the Atlantic multiple times lol. Also really cool that you guys use FR24
excelente trabajo gracias por el video ..
You should show video of the take off and landing on where you're going
that is amazing i love the content keep up the good work
This must be one of the longest stage lengths for SWA (Besides PHX-LIH?). What kind of freight do you carry over to the islands?
Let’s go big Ern
Love the vids man 👍🏻
Great video! What the worst turbulence you have encountered? Just curious! I’m a nervous flyer.😅
BigErn I’m always wondering if you see me here in San Diego in my 🏗️ closest to the taxiway
3:25 It's actually closer to 23 tons.... 👍😁🤠 Just a tad over a ton! ✈