Follow-up on Stig's explanation of Airbus Control Laws - the Simplified Control Law Matrix for the A320 family, with their equivalent/popular names: Normal Law (Airbus Mode) Alternate Law (737 Mode) Direct Law (MD-80 Mode) Mechanical Backup ("We're all gonna die" Mode) Alternate, Direct, and Mechanical Backup are known as the reconfiguration laws; there's actually a fifth mode called Abnormal Attitude Law which comes into play if the aircraft gets upset through a wake turbulence encounter, windshear, a microburst, etc... When I was a newbie FO the instructors had us try to actually maneuver (in the sim, of course) in Mechanical Backup, but it's iffy. The real purpose of that mode is to keep the plane upright while getting back up to one of the higher modes. It is better than, but not by a lot, what Al Haines and United 232 faced going into Sioux City. There is no aileron control whatsoever, so no bank control; the wings are leveled by rudder-rolling the airplane, which in turn negates holding any heading. and pitch is by the manual trim wheel. If you're within a couple of thousand feet and 90 degrees of where you're supposed to be, you're doing well. The good news is that as Stig mentioned the AIrbus is built on redundancy; it takes "multiple failures of multiple redundant systems" * to drop into Alternate Law. During training when we need to work in Alternate Law the instructors will turn off at least two computers to force the airplane into Alternate Law. If in real life an ELAC (Elevator/Aileron Computer) were to fail, there's another one on the other side so the airplane stays in Normal Law and behaves...well, normally. If we lose both ELACs we drop into Alternate Law and the SECs (Spoiler/Elevator Computers) control roll through the spoilers (the ailerons are lost) and pitch through the elevators. We would have to lose all five of those computers to get to Mechanical Backup; in my career I've never seen one even act up, let alone fail. I was told, when I was a new hire, that in our company's entire history with the Airbus we've only had seven instances of planes getting to Alternate Law; I don't know if that was true, and there's probably been some since then, but it's very very rare. The hydraulic power sources for the flight controls are likewise redundant (since Stig mentioned/showed both the Hydraulic and Flight Control system pages) - we have three hydraulic systems (which themselves have redundancy) and everything is powered by at least two systems, which differ from side to side; as an example on the F/CTL page (19:35), the left elevator is powered by the Blue and Green hydraulic systems while the right is powered by the Blue and Yellow systems. the only exceptions are the ailerons which are both powered by the same Blue and Green systems - but the ailerons are backed up by the spoilers, which also have Yellow system hydraulic power, so there's still redundancy. The FLT/C page actually shows which hydraulic system(s) powers which flight control (as well as the actual control positions) and the status of the Flight Computers - green is online, amber is offline. It's a remarkably informative display. So if an AIrbus has even one operative flight computer, and any one hydraulic system, it's flyable, * If, during oral examinations a pilot says, "multiple failures of multiple redundant systems," they give us each a cookie, pat us on the head, and let us go home for the day....
Well said! I agree you 100% on the reliability. In ten years flying a mix of A320,321 and A330's, I've never seen a downgrade from normal law, except in the sim.
My friend, you have outdone me on this one. This is a better explanation that I could ever do. I’m going to pin this so people can read a better version. Thank you so much.
I got a question, I have seen one of these computer on MEL one time in my career. I heard Apparently without one of them Pilots can’t perform an autopilot landing? No Cat III? Or some limitation on the AP? What’s changed for flying these airbus in that case?
@@o0TimTsai0o it definitely restricts the aircraft from certain capabilities, especially from category landings as well as flying through certain weather conditions,. We call it a category downgrade. But it’s very rare, even most pilots will simply refuse the aircraft, which is completely understandable.
@StigAviation That's an important point that people might not know. It doesn't matter what the mel says,the final decision whether or not to take the airplane rests with the commander.
Hi Stig! Love what you do and how enthusiastic you are about aviation. Thank you for all the great information. I’ve always been an airliner enthusiast but you have taught me so much more than I ever knew. Your videos are amazing ! Thank you!
Love your content. Something different, educational even though I don't know if I ever need it. Your voice is not annoying and it's pleasing to listen. No unnecessary bias. Long videos are also good thing.
I love how you make a job that a lot of people probably find mundane and repetitive look so interesting and entertaining. Thanks for all the great content, and thank you even more for taking the time to educate us!
This is one of the very few TH-cam channels that I watch every video end to end on. The more technical in details these video goes, the more intrigued I am. Sometimes the technical details are far beyond my understanding, but I don’t care. I love it anyway! Thanks Stig for sharing your adventures with us! You are living my dream!
Getting my Stig fix....Thanks ....watch all your video's...Always keep learning for you!!! .....Good stuff....Thanks old A&P AECU ..... Stay well brother
LETS GO ANOTHER STIG SHIFT!!! Coming off from work to a new stig shift episode is the best. As someone who aspires to be an aerospace engineer, this is one of the best channels I have ever encountered. (Most wholesome too :)
Thank you for so much knowledge. I wish I had you in my life when I was a ramp agent at b6. Maybe I would've never left lol. Here I am again, I belong in Aviation.
24:25 The official name for that thing is the CDTI which stand for "Cockpit Display of Traffic Information." It's more than just an ADS-B traffic display, it lets us maintain a certain distance behind another aircraft, or cross a specific way point a certain number of seconds behind one. We use the CDU in conjunction with the CDTI to set up our desired spacing and then it gives us a commanded speed to fly to achieve that. We're currently in a trial with Albuquerque center and DFW approach to see how well the system works before it gets rolled out to other fleets and airlines.
Your videos just popped up on my recommendations I have to say I am hooked. Not only is the content interesting and I get to learn new things about aviation that most places don't cover but it's honestly just nice to see someone doing something they really enjoy.
@@StigAviation You're definitely not regular. You are so appreciated by everyone all over social media. To our eyes you are a legend! Keep up the amazing content!
Just to add what stig said about the lockout for the shoulder harness if the pilot for some reason becomes incapacitated , you can use the lock out to make sure the pilot doesn't fall forward and stays in one spot
I can't believe I've just found these videos! I've been flying on American since the mid-80's out of LAX and frequently use the LHR flights every year. It's really comforting to know someone like Stig is down there making sure the B777's are good to go!
I love your videos keep up the good work and I can't want. For more. I am a subscriber to your channel and I'll watch all your videos even the old ones.😊
4:48 Since 4 digit flight numbers are much more common now a lot of pilots have changed to setting those dials to the number of souls on board. When we declare an emergency ATC will ask for the fuel and number of souls on board so having the number right there is a lot easier than trying to find it on a piece of paper during an emergency.
I am so glad your channel popped up in my feed. Great videos, great attitude... I have learned so much. My dad was a B24 pilot and I grew up with a love of aviation... Keep the videos coming! They are awesome!
Airbus issues: Wing anti ice overheat fault, wing to body fairing overheat detection fault, LGCIU, ELAC 1 and 2, EEC, VBV, SOF event's, and brake temp faults. Airbus ain't perfect either. You would be wise to yield to industry professionals and not overdramatized news anchors or TH-cam news channels that have a fraction of the knowledge needed to factually talk about what they are attempting to talk about. Oh and you should let investigators do their job whilst waiting for the final report. That is to say unless you actually have an interest in this stuff which in that case I would pose to you why don't you get a job in the industry?
@@FloorItDuh Ah yes and can’t forget the MCAS debacle that Boeing hid from pilots. That resulted in 346 deaths. How many people died from Airbus’s brake temp faults? Did you know on Kayak there’s a filter that allows you to search flights that exclude the 737? The feature became so popular they actually moved it to the top. (My original comment was a joke btw but it definitely mirrors public perception about Boeing right now) Not sure how you figure I don’t have a job in aviation either..
Nobody forgot anything. It's just convenient how everyone has such a short memory and forgets Airbus has had its own share of disaster's that were studied and learned from as well just like the MCAS incident. In fact here's a rather egregious one from Airbus right from the man who lost his friend in the accident. th-cam.com/video/9esU67Pbj2Y/w-d-xo.html
@@FloorItDuh Sorry I don't think those are at all the same. The Airbus you mentioned was a test flight for a new Airbus A330 specifically designed to push the aircraft to its limits. The BOEING MCAS incidents involved commercial passenger flights. In your first comment you said to listen to the investigators and final report. That official report said the crash resulted from pilot error during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, not a malfunction of the aircraft's systems, even though the TH-cam video you linked suggests otherwise. It was also in 1994.
Oh ho ho I disagree that they are not "the same." They are very much in the same vein that's why I mentioned it because what allowed the crash to happen was a flaw in the control laws that wasn't accounted for during development that resulted in a loss of life. It was subsequently fixed but my point is the Max 8 by the time both MCAS accidents had happened were already in regular service with no issues because what made both of those accidents even possible was the specific conditions that enable the MCAS to become the hole in the swiss cheese. Call it luck or fortune that before that there hadn't yet been an accident directly attributable to the MCAS system if one wants but I believe there is always more to a story than just the obvious. I personally have no issue flying on a Max or any aircraft that I've worked on because the statistics don't reflect the fear and pandemonium going on right now.
You said... "Not so exciting." What?!?! Your videos are exciting and very interesting. It's cool knowing about how these awesome birds work. Looking forward to more.
🤙🏻 YES WOOHOO more Stig Shift. Sure I say for all that watch you mate GREAT BIG THANK YOU for another awesome, interesting video. And all the best with the trip and competition in Chicago mate. Looking forward to next week 🤙🏻
(~21:09). Uh oh! Like every other operating job - power plants, ships, railroads, paper mills etc., pilot's are being automated out. Haha. Happened to me years ago. I was an Engineer & Mech on C - 130's in the USCG back in the day. Now no more Engineer's. AlI automated out. Nobody runs 'em anymore.
Buddy you will never and I mean NEVER automate Maintenance out of the picture. We will always be here. Without maintenance you’ll never have anything working. You’ll always need us. The necessary mechanic. You can’t replace it with a robot.
No arguments from me Stig. I was referring primarily to operating guys. M & R guys wilI likely always be with us. E. G. Everybody's terrified of al, with good reason. It MUST be kept under control. But, even there, M & R guys are necessary. Look an auto mfg plant. Somebody's gotta maintain the robots - the automated welders etc. You know how equipment is. Always screwing up. Bearings going out, electrical grounds, software tangles, you name it. So l'm in agreement with you on that. Good M & R tradesmen wiIl aIways be necessary. But operating is a different animal. Look at huge, heavy iron ore trains in Western Australia. NO Engineers! It goes on and on. A vessel can now theoretically be sailed from port to port by al. BUT as you (and l) say, good M & R men wiIl stilI be necessary aboard to fix aIl the hyd leax, Iube oil leax, grounds, computer screwups etc. You get what l'm saying.
I forgot. Planes need a lot of attention. They run only short time periods, only a few hours typicalIy, that at only part load. Ships wilI sail weeks on end at fulI Ioad, while power plants and process plants generally will run intervals of months, sometimes a year or more. At fulI load. You can see the M & R reqd in alI these circumstances.
Always an enjoyable video. The shoulder harness can also be locked in the case of pilot incapacitation. It allows you to lock them back so they don’t slump over the controls.
I absolutely love seeing these types of videos and this side of the industry. Aviation is my biggest passion and I cannot wait for a new video every week. Keep it up!
I think it’s a novelty thing for commercial aviation and will be reserved for the upper class customers. But I’m still excited to have them in our fleet in the future. I never got to work on the concord so this will be my chance to experience that in my lifetime
Fabulous video Stig! That silver Jaguar is a 1951 Xk120 OTS (open top seater). Thats a pretty special car on your ramp! It’s a historic car that races in Mille Miglia in Italy, in what used to be the 1000 mile race. Pretty cool find! Hope you’re having a great week!
Whether i have already watched the video or not whenever its hard to fall asleep,i just watch one your vlog and listen to u explaining many interesting things about aviation.Thank you😊
Not only do I really enjoy your fun video's cause they're full of so much commercial aviation information, your cheerful attitude toward your important work is also appreciated.
Thanks Stig for another amazing video. Your videos have so much valuable information that A & P schools should encourage their students to watch your videos. You make learning so fun. Look forward to your next video! 🤙🏼
Great video, the knowledge you shared today about the aircrafts is very helpful for avgeeks like me 😁 Thanks a lot for making such informative videos ❤
@@StigAviation Always have and always will, :) I learn so much from them and feel so much smarter with knowlege i have aquired from these. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you :) ✈
I’ve become fascinated by the number of fire extinguisher bottles throughout these aircraft. Until I started watching your videos, it’s a fact I never knew. Ya taught an old Gal a new trick…educated me at least. I see something new all the time. Thank you, be safe and I’m ready for the next office!
Hi Stig. You have no idea just how much I enjoy these videos. I’m so glad you take time from your days to be able to make them for our enjoyment. Can I ask a really technical question please? What are the degrees that correspond to the detent positions on the A320 control leavers please?
Follow-up on Stig's explanation of Airbus Control Laws - the Simplified Control Law Matrix for the A320 family, with their equivalent/popular names:
Normal Law (Airbus Mode)
Alternate Law (737 Mode)
Direct Law (MD-80 Mode)
Mechanical Backup ("We're all gonna die" Mode)
Alternate, Direct, and Mechanical Backup are known as the reconfiguration laws; there's actually a fifth mode called Abnormal Attitude Law which comes into play if the aircraft gets upset through a wake turbulence encounter, windshear, a microburst, etc...
When I was a newbie FO the instructors had us try to actually maneuver (in the sim, of course) in Mechanical Backup, but it's iffy. The real purpose of that mode is to keep the plane upright while getting back up to one of the higher modes. It is better than, but not by a lot, what Al Haines and United 232 faced going into Sioux City. There is no aileron control whatsoever, so no bank control; the wings are leveled by rudder-rolling the airplane, which in turn negates holding any heading. and pitch is by the manual trim wheel. If you're within a couple of thousand feet and 90 degrees of where you're supposed to be, you're doing well.
The good news is that as Stig mentioned the AIrbus is built on redundancy; it takes "multiple failures of multiple redundant systems" * to drop into Alternate Law. During training when we need to work in Alternate Law the instructors will turn off at least two computers to force the airplane into Alternate Law.
If in real life an ELAC (Elevator/Aileron Computer) were to fail, there's another one on the other side so the airplane stays in Normal Law and behaves...well, normally. If we lose both ELACs we drop into Alternate Law and the SECs (Spoiler/Elevator Computers) control roll through the spoilers (the ailerons are lost) and pitch through the elevators. We would have to lose all five of those computers to get to Mechanical Backup; in my career I've never seen one even act up, let alone fail. I was told, when I was a new hire, that in our company's entire history with the Airbus we've only had seven instances of planes getting to Alternate Law; I don't know if that was true, and there's probably been some since then, but it's very very rare.
The hydraulic power sources for the flight controls are likewise redundant (since Stig mentioned/showed both the Hydraulic and Flight Control system pages) - we have three hydraulic systems (which themselves have redundancy) and everything is powered by at least two systems, which differ from side to side; as an example on the F/CTL page (19:35), the left elevator is powered by the Blue and Green hydraulic systems while the right is powered by the Blue and Yellow systems. the only exceptions are the ailerons which are both powered by the same Blue and Green systems - but the ailerons are backed up by the spoilers, which also have Yellow system hydraulic power, so there's still redundancy. The FLT/C page actually shows which hydraulic system(s) powers which flight control (as well as the actual control positions) and the status of the Flight Computers - green is online, amber is offline. It's a remarkably informative display.
So if an AIrbus has even one operative flight computer, and any one hydraulic system, it's flyable,
* If, during oral examinations a pilot says, "multiple failures of multiple redundant systems," they give us each a cookie, pat us on the head, and let us go home for the day....
Well said!
I agree you 100% on the reliability.
In ten years flying a mix of A320,321 and A330's, I've never seen a downgrade from normal law, except in the sim.
My friend, you have outdone me on this one. This is a better explanation that I could ever do. I’m going to pin this so people can read a better version. Thank you so much.
I got a question, I have seen one of these computer on MEL one time in my career. I heard Apparently without one of them Pilots can’t perform an autopilot landing? No Cat III? Or some limitation on the AP? What’s changed for flying these airbus in that case?
@@o0TimTsai0o it definitely restricts the aircraft from certain capabilities, especially from category landings as well as flying through certain weather conditions,. We call it a category downgrade. But it’s very rare, even most pilots will simply refuse the aircraft, which is completely understandable.
@StigAviation That's an important point that people might not know.
It doesn't matter what the mel says,the final decision whether or not to take the airplane rests with the commander.
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Hi Stig! Love what you do and how enthusiastic you are about aviation. Thank you for all the great information. I’ve always been an airliner enthusiast but you have taught me so much more than I ever knew. Your videos are amazing ! Thank you!
It’s a pleasure to have you here William. Thank you for joining me on these adventures.
Yay another stig shift I can watch these videos for hours and never get bored
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Living vicariously through the airplane dude!
Happy to be of service 👍
A beautiful day to commit aviation!
Wonderful
Those physical checklist switches look immensely satisfying to flip on and off.
They should sell a version for the house like a fidget spinner, but a flip switcher
To be honest with you, they are really satisfying to flip 🤣
A stig upload is exactly what I love to see after coming home from work here in Ireland
I hope you enjoyed it Mark, thank you for being here my good sir
Love your content. Something different, educational even though I don't know if I ever need it. Your voice is not annoying and it's pleasing to listen. No unnecessary bias. Long videos are also good thing.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate that and I’m very happy that you are enjoying these adventures.
Do you realize how amazing your videos are? Seriously... THANK YOU!
I’m just happy that you’re enjoying them. Thank you for the kind words.
I love how you make a job that a lot of people probably find mundane and repetitive look so interesting and entertaining. Thanks for all the great content, and thank you even more for taking the time to educate us!
There’s so much here to learn there’s so much fascinating things that most people take for granted. I can never get enough of this job. I love it.
Never mundane or repetitive! Aviation it’s always something new. Especially at airlines that fly many different fleet types!
My type of night, Thanks Stig!
My pleasure. Thank you for being here.
This is one of the very few TH-cam channels that I watch every video end to end on. The more technical in details these video goes, the more intrigued I am. Sometimes the technical details are far beyond my understanding, but I don’t care. I love it anyway!
Thanks Stig for sharing your adventures with us! You are living my dream!
It’s my absolute pleasure to show you what goes behind all this technology. I appreciate you watching.
You alone keep me more entertained than any other TH-cam, I've never seen a TH-camr so humble and FUN!
Many thanks for your kind words Zeron
I pay for every streaming platform going , but look forward to this weekly episode the most.
Says it all
Thank you so much Paul for being here and enjoying these adventures with me
Getting my Stig fix....Thanks ....watch all your video's...Always keep learning for you!!! .....Good stuff....Thanks old A&P AECU ..... Stay well brother
Thank you brother always a pleasure seeing you here.
Love this videos, huge inspiration for me
Thank you so much and I’m glad these videos are helping.
I love the info in your videos 👍👍
I appreciate that!
The algorithm recommended this channel. I've been binge watching. This channel is facinating.
Welcome aboard! And thank you for watching Dean.
LETS GO ANOTHER STIG SHIFT!!!
Coming off from work to a new stig shift episode is the best. As someone who aspires to be an aerospace engineer, this is one of the best channels I have ever encountered. (Most wholesome too :)
I am very happy you enjoyed it, thank you for being here.
Thank you for so much knowledge. I wish I had you in my life when I was a ramp agent at b6. Maybe I would've never left lol. Here I am again, I belong in Aviation.
Thank you so much for your generosity and support. I appreciate you Ms Lopez
24:25 The official name for that thing is the CDTI which stand for "Cockpit Display of Traffic Information." It's more than just an ADS-B traffic display, it lets us maintain a certain distance behind another aircraft, or cross a specific way point a certain number of seconds behind one. We use the CDU in conjunction with the CDTI to set up our desired spacing and then it gives us a commanded speed to fly to achieve that. We're currently in a trial with Albuquerque center and DFW approach to see how well the system works before it gets rolled out to other fleets and airlines.
You are absolutely correct my friend, thank you so much for the additional information and knowledge.
Your videos just popped up on my recommendations I have to say I am hooked. Not only is the content interesting and I get to learn new things about aviation that most places don't cover but it's honestly just nice to see someone doing something they really enjoy.
It’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for watching and don’t hesitate to ask questions if you see anything interesting
Great to see another video from the legend himself!
Thank you very much, and I am far from being a legend, just the regular guy.
@@StigAviation You're definitely not regular. You are so appreciated by everyone all over social media. To our eyes you are a legend! Keep up the amazing content!
Just to add what stig said about the lockout for the shoulder harness if the pilot for some reason becomes incapacitated , you can use the lock out to make sure the pilot doesn't fall forward and stays in one spot
Very good point, thank you also for mentioning that. I completely forgot about that safety aspect of it.
having a bit of a rough evening, but hearing your bright and genuinely happy demeanor in your videos always cheers me up :)
I hope everything goes well for you and I’m glad this video and this adventure brought a smile to your face.
Man your knowledge surrounding aircraft’s is awe inspiring. Keep up the good work I am thoroughly enjoying these videos 🫶🏼
Thank you very much Luke. I’m happy you are enjoying it
The best day of the week 🙌🏻
Thank you 🙏
I can't believe I've just found these videos! I've been flying on American since the mid-80's out of LAX and frequently use the LHR flights every year. It's really comforting to know someone like Stig is down there making sure the B777's are good to go!
It’s a pleasure to have you here Peter, thank you for watching.
I love your videos keep up the good work and I can't want.
For more. I am a subscriber to your channel and I'll watch all your videos even the old ones.😊
Thank you so much Erwin.
Great video as always! Super knowledgeable and interesting content. Thanks Stig!
Thank you Max. I appreciate you being here sir.
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Pretty obvious you love your job and that good attitude shines right through!
Thank you sir. And I absolutely love this job.
Good to see your post.
Thanks for the visit Tom. I appreciate you
I love this channel. It just never gets boring to watch Stig explaining things and shares all his great knowledge about aviation.
Glad you enjoy it!
HI STIG!!! Upvoted! Thanks for your video. You are an awesome guy.
I appreciate you Jonh, thank you for being here sir
4:48 Since 4 digit flight numbers are much more common now a lot of pilots have changed to setting those dials to the number of souls on board. When we declare an emergency ATC will ask for the fuel and number of souls on board so having the number right there is a lot easier than trying to find it on a piece of paper during an emergency.
I didn’t know that, thank you for teaching me something new. I appreciate you.
I am so glad your channel popped up in my feed. Great videos, great attitude... I have learned so much. My dad was a B24 pilot and I grew up with a love of aviation... Keep the videos coming! They are awesome!
Thank you so much for being here, I appreciate you taking time and watching.
Early for once? I can feel this is going to be a good one
I hope you enjoyed it
BRILLIANT as always.
Thank you! Cheers!
I like how the "Stab" wheel actually stabs you in the knee.
Well the STAB wheel is not the culprit. It’s the handle that breaks your knee 😂
Airplanes are just amazing
I 100% agree with you
Boeing issues: door plug failure, missing bolts, loose hardware, stuck rudder pedals, window cracks
Airbus: seat cushion
Airbus issues: Wing anti ice overheat fault, wing to body fairing overheat detection fault, LGCIU, ELAC 1 and 2, EEC, VBV, SOF event's, and brake temp faults.
Airbus ain't perfect either. You would be wise to yield to industry professionals and not overdramatized news anchors or TH-cam news channels that have a fraction of the knowledge needed to factually talk about what they are attempting to talk about. Oh and you should let investigators do their job whilst waiting for the final report. That is to say unless you actually have an interest in this stuff which in that case I would pose to you why don't you get a job in the industry?
@@FloorItDuh Ah yes and can’t forget the MCAS debacle that Boeing hid from pilots. That resulted in 346 deaths. How many people died from Airbus’s brake temp faults?
Did you know on Kayak there’s a filter that allows you to search flights that exclude the 737? The feature became so popular they actually moved it to the top.
(My original comment was a joke btw but it definitely mirrors public perception about Boeing right now)
Not sure how you figure I don’t have a job in aviation either..
Nobody forgot anything. It's just convenient how everyone has such a short memory and forgets Airbus has had its own share of disaster's that were studied and learned from as well just like the MCAS incident.
In fact here's a rather egregious one from Airbus right from the man who lost his friend in the accident.
th-cam.com/video/9esU67Pbj2Y/w-d-xo.html
@@FloorItDuh Sorry I don't think those are at all the same. The Airbus you mentioned was a test flight for a new Airbus A330 specifically designed to push the aircraft to its limits.
The BOEING MCAS incidents involved commercial passenger flights.
In your first comment you said to listen to the investigators and final report. That official report said the crash resulted from pilot error during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, not a malfunction of the aircraft's systems, even though the TH-cam video you linked suggests otherwise. It was also in 1994.
Oh ho ho I disagree that they are not "the same." They are very much in the same vein that's why I mentioned it because what allowed the crash to happen was a flaw in the control laws that wasn't accounted for during development that resulted in a loss of life. It was subsequently fixed but my point is the Max 8 by the time both MCAS accidents had happened were already in regular service with no issues because what made both of those accidents even possible was the specific conditions that enable the MCAS to become the hole in the swiss cheese. Call it luck or fortune that before that there hadn't yet been an accident directly attributable to the MCAS system if one wants but I believe there is always more to a story than just the obvious.
I personally have no issue flying on a Max or any aircraft that I've worked on because the statistics don't reflect the fear and pandemonium going on right now.
You said... "Not so exciting." What?!?! Your videos are exciting and very interesting. It's cool knowing about how these awesome birds work. Looking forward to more.
Thank you so much
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🤙🏻 YES WOOHOO more Stig Shift.
Sure I say for all that watch you mate GREAT BIG THANK YOU for another awesome, interesting video.
And all the best with the trip and competition in Chicago mate.
Looking forward to next week 🤙🏻
Thank you so much Johnny
Love these videos...so interesting and informative.
I’m very happy you were enjoying it. Thank you for watching.
@StigAviation thanks man! Keep them coming! By the way, that CargoJet is from my home town.
Simply the best avgeek channel - not even close
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As a young person who loves aviation, these videos really help me learn more on how to fly/maintain planes! Thanks Stig!
Glad you enjoyed it!
(~21:09). Uh oh! Like every other operating job - power plants, ships, railroads, paper mills etc., pilot's are being automated out. Haha. Happened to me years ago. I was an Engineer & Mech on C - 130's in the USCG back in the day. Now no more Engineer's. AlI automated out. Nobody runs 'em anymore.
Buddy you will never and I mean NEVER automate Maintenance out of the picture. We will always be here. Without maintenance you’ll never have anything working. You’ll always need us. The necessary mechanic. You can’t replace it with a robot.
No arguments from me Stig. I was referring primarily to operating guys. M & R guys wilI likely always be with us. E. G. Everybody's terrified of al, with good reason. It MUST be kept under control. But, even there, M & R guys are necessary. Look an auto mfg plant. Somebody's gotta maintain the robots - the automated welders etc. You know how equipment is. Always screwing up. Bearings going out, electrical grounds, software tangles, you name it. So l'm in agreement with you on that. Good M & R tradesmen wiIl aIways be necessary. But operating is a different animal. Look at huge, heavy iron ore trains in Western Australia. NO Engineers! It goes on and on. A vessel can now theoretically be sailed from port to port by al. BUT as you (and l) say, good M & R men wiIl stilI be necessary aboard to fix aIl the hyd leax, Iube oil leax, grounds, computer screwups etc. You get what l'm saying.
I forgot. Planes need a lot of attention. They run only short time periods, only a few hours typicalIy, that at only part load. Ships wilI sail weeks on end at fulI Ioad, while power plants and process plants generally will run intervals of months, sometimes a year or more. At fulI load. You can see the M & R reqd in alI these circumstances.
@@andreweppink4498 i absolutely understand my friend.
Yet another superb video from Stig. And 1000 extra points for featuring a Cybertruck! ❤
Glad you liked it! That cyber truck is definitely something really cool
#american airlines 4 life
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I agree the best aviation channel on TH-cam.
I'm an airplane mechanic mainly on piston. This helps understand airline operations
I’m so happy these are helpful Tony
when your early and only 360p pops up lol
🤣🤣🤣 give it a second man. Let it render in HD
Now we are down to the nitty gritty , changing the pilot's seat , love it 👍👍
Fun as always 🤙
Those cyber trucks are the ugliest things I have ever seen no style at all
They’re definitely pushing interesting concept designs into the world
I love your videos. Anything to do with aviation and I'm in. Whenever you post a new video it always makes my day!!
Awesome! Thank you so much.
@@StigAviation new video coming soon? Been a cpl weeks lol
@@ohio_thunder83 uploading as we speak. It’s a long one. 2 hours. The trip to Chicago and the competition. Stay tuned.
@@StigAviation im going to Chicago in a cpl weeks. Look forward to the video!!
As a manager, I have to say that I wish I had a mechanic as knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for the incredible kind words. I appreciate you being here.
Loving the technology love the technical. More the merrier Stig!
Glad you enjoyed it my friend
Always an enjoyable video. The shoulder harness can also be locked in the case of pilot incapacitation. It allows you to lock them back so they don’t slump over the controls.
You are absolutely correct. I failed to mention that important factor. Thank you
I absolutely love seeing these types of videos and this side of the industry. Aviation is my biggest passion and I cannot wait for a new video every week. Keep it up!
Will do and stay tuned for more. I appreciate you watching
Good video as usual, I'm looking forward!!! ✈
More to come! Thank you Robert
@StigAvaition, what do you think about the Boom Overture? Do you think you’ll work on it?
I think it’s a novelty thing for commercial aviation and will be reserved for the upper class customers. But I’m still excited to have them in our fleet in the future. I never got to work on the concord so this will be my chance to experience that in my lifetime
@ 14:00 .. I wish I could tighten bolts that fast ... great video Stiggy... thank you for keeping us all safe in the air 👍👍
Thank you for the compliment.
Fabulous video Stig! That silver Jaguar is a 1951 Xk120 OTS (open top seater). Thats a pretty special car on your ramp! It’s a historic car that races in Mille Miglia in Italy, in what used to be the 1000 mile race. Pretty cool find!
Hope you’re having a great week!
Thank you for the information on the car. It was lovely.
Whether i have already watched the video or not whenever its hard to fall asleep,i just watch one your vlog and listen to u explaining many interesting things about aviation.Thank you😊
So nice of you. Thank you
The way u explain maintenance Stuff to us is highly appreciable thanks sir❤
It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching
Thanks Stig, Good luck in the comps, You'll smash it.
Fingers crossed!
OMG, nice surprise, best videos ever.
Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate you watching.
Not only do I really enjoy your fun video's cause they're full of so much commercial aviation information, your cheerful attitude toward your important work is also appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words, and I do so love this job and this career. I’m only here to spread good vibes and information.
Informative and enjoyable. Great Job, well done. Safe, Legal and Efficient.
Thank you kindly!
I love this guy!! Does my heart good to see a man that loves what he does!!!
Thank you Robert. I appreciate you being here sir
One of the most interesting channels out there!! Shout out the stig! ✈️✈️
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
What a great shot of the 777 engine with the thrust effect on the soaking wet apron behind it.
Glad you enjoyed it Neil. Sure is a beautiful scene
Thank you for the best aviation channel on youtube.
Thank you for being here John
As always, thanks for your content, very educational and entertaining. You efforts are appreciated!
Much appreciated! Thank you for watching Patrick
Brilliant video thankyou❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Stig for another amazing video. Your videos have so much valuable information that A & P schools should encourage their students to watch your videos. You make learning so fun.
Look forward to your next video! 🤙🏼
Interestingly, enough, some schools actually do show my videos, it’s an honor for me. That young students are watching and learning.
I'm here to attend Stig's aviation class.
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I like your shots of the engines as it taxis to the gate. I think it’s your “Signature Move.”
Love it too
I am very happy you enjoyed it, I guess it is a bit of a signature move, but I never really thought about it that way
It's a great day when Stig Aviation posts and super enjoyable video thanks for that help me relax
A pleasure to have you here as always
Cheers cheers sir. You have nice trip. God bless you
Thanks, you too!
Awesome as always. Makes my day when I see your videos show up.
Thank you very much Steve pleasure to have you here.
Great video, the knowledge you shared today about the aircrafts is very helpful for avgeeks like me 😁
Thanks a lot for making such informative videos ❤
I am very happy you enjoyed it
I like the way you explain everything... Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
The best TH-cam channel. Always waiting for your next video. Thank you very much for the well done work and all the explanations 👋
It’s my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for watching.
Not sure how I stumbled upon your channel but I’m glad I did
It’s a pleasure to have you here, hope you enjoy the videos.
Another excellent video. You have quickly become my favorite channel on TH-cam! Thank you for making this content.
Thank you so much Craig. Much appreciated sir.
Such a good video!
Thank you!!
These are the best types of videos. i Love them
Thank you so much and I’m very happy you are enjoying them
@@StigAviation Always have and always will, :) I learn so much from them and feel so much smarter with knowlege i have aquired from these. Keep up the fantastic work. Thank you :) ✈
Dream job. Take care yourself!
Thank you very much
I’ve become fascinated by the number of fire extinguisher bottles throughout these aircraft. Until I started watching your videos, it’s a fact I never knew. Ya taught an old Gal a new trick…educated me at least. I see something new all the time. Thank you, be safe and I’m ready for the next office!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it and I’m glad you learned something new
American must have a massive fleet of aircraft! Great video, as always. Thanks.
American has the largest fleet in the world. Over one thousand aircraft and constantly adding more
Over 1000 aircraft at the moment and growing
Hi Stig. You have no idea just how much I enjoy these videos. I’m so glad you take time from your days to be able to make them for our enjoyment.
Can I ask a really technical question please?
What are the degrees that correspond to the detent positions on the A320 control leavers please?
The degrees are simply a visual queue to the pilot. It translates into how much thrust the aircraft is getting.
Stig- there doesn't have to be a lot, we just love your storytelling!
Thank you so much. I’m very happy you enjoyed it.