Stig Shift #32 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

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  • @Slartibartifast
    @Slartibartifast 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +124

    One of the best tips I ever learned as a Flight Attendant was from the Mechanics. "Never touch the dusty buttons!"

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      🤣🤣 ohh ya. Unfortunately, we as maintenance have to touch it. Thank goodness for gloves. 🧤

    • @markjackson5333
      @markjackson5333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@StigAviationhey stig. If you were a pilot. What would you prefer flying. And spending your day in. A 737 or a320. Also would you prefer to use a yoke or the side stick

    • @RAVIOLIdS
      @RAVIOLIdS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markjackson5333a320 as a pilot lots of room and very nice plane

  • @steveschrader7381
    @steveschrader7381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Never worry about boring us Stig. We are here because we are all plane nerds and this always makes our day.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you for being here and enjoying the adventures

  • @02hockeystick19
    @02hockeystick19 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Stig I don’t care how mundane these videos are, we love them irregardless. Thursday has quickly become one of my favorite days of the week!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching

    • @aviator_2401
      @aviator_2401 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same pinch

  • @Twobarpsi
    @Twobarpsi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    The blue/brown oil controversy, is just like that black/blue dress controversy 😃!! It definitely looks blue when you are pumping it in, but brown with a thin blue layer in the cup.
    Excellent tour of that abandoned hangar! You could just smell the history of that place. Epic!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I was gonna say that exact same thing, I completely forgot to mention the smell of the facility.

  • @gdoof1728
    @gdoof1728 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Stig you’ve done it again!! You flooded me with a rush of great memories from my time as an A&P with Continental Airlines at LAX 1977-1982. I was DC-10 line/ramp and hanger maintenance in the EXACT huge hangers you visited and videoed. I was taxi and engine run qualified on the “Big Ten”Damn Stig--whew-pushing 50 years ago, seemed like yesterday🫣🫣. The large hanger was for the DC-10’s -we could get two inside at a time for all A, B, C checks, APU work, any and all maintenance inside and out, engine changes, landing gear work (in fact the set up for landing gear swings was putting HUGE jacks under the wings, nose and tail-and then the FLOORS under the nose and main gear actually were lowered!!). Your video in the large hanger even shows the remnants of huge overhead people cranes we had that could go completely around and up and down and over every inch of the DC-10’s in the hanger. You also showed the supervisors office where we went to get work orders and return signed off paperwork-and make copies of the maintenance procedures on a microfilm machine!!! No computers, no smart phones, no electronics-just copy machines and typewriters!!!!
    The ramp and apron area around the hanger was used also for maintenance not needing a hanger-like tire and brake changes, pre-flight inspections-and of course post maintenance engine runs!!
    The smaller low bay hangers on the side were used for maintenance on all the Continental’s fleet of Boeing B-727 jets.
    Your inside video I was looking at showed all the areas I walked thru a million times-the supply stores, engine shop, metal shop, our break rooms, landing gear shop, avionics shops, hydraulic shops--holy Moses what memories!!
    Thanks Stig--it was a great time on my life as a young man in my 30’s. Then the government airline deregulation act hit, and the unions started their s-t, and then one of the greatest airlines in the world went bankrupt and I lost the best job I ever had. Was off work for over 10 months-no airlines were hiring😢. So I jumped from the boiling pot of the airlines and into the fire of the oil and gas industry and retired after 35 years of that seven years ago.
    I still have the greatest memories of Continental and my work on what I always loved-the DC-10!!
    Thanks for sharing this-you have once again made my day-heck--made my week!!!
    Stay safe Stig, so I can vicariously re-live the “good ol’ days” of yesteryears of now only memories😌😌💪🏻

    • @greystripe3737
      @greystripe3737 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      this is awesome. must be crazy seeing it all these years later lying dormant.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely amazing, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this with me. I’m glad it brought back fond memories.

  • @remylopez4821
    @remylopez4821 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I remember back in1984/85 I interviewed with Continental Airlines for a job in the engine shop and I was accepted but I didn’t want to cross a picket line because the union was on strike. I had just got out of the USAF after six years and I was working at an old aircraft engine overhaul facility called Stewart Davis Inc. rebuilding large radial engines so I really wasn’t that disappointed I loved radials, but I did miss the money in the end. I lucked out and got hired on at McDonnell Douglas in December 1985 I watch your videos Stig because you share the same passion that I did. I thought that was a lost cause when I retired you keep my spirits up and you keep me informed on the newer technology and for that I thank you.

    • @thereissomecoolstuff
      @thereissomecoolstuff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Stig is great. If you shared his energy I bet everyone enjoyed working with you.

    • @kylephillip8189
      @kylephillip8189 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@thereissomecoolstuffI agree

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Remy, you did the right thing. I’m glad you did not cross that picket line, you know how this works in the industry. Nobody likes a scab. I appreciate you being here my friend.

    • @gdoof1728
      @gdoof1728 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StigAviationwhen the tail wags the dog, and the prison is run by the prisoners--your union just destroyed your airline, so don’t play it off to scabs-the unions got what they created-‘Nuf said😢

    • @cf5043
      @cf5043 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Learning so much which literally does nothing for me other than filling my brain with information I don’t need, and it’s pushing out information I don’t need. Still I love it , thank you for sharing your content!

  • @jonbradshaw3385
    @jonbradshaw3385 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The 777 not only has an amazing sound, but such a beautiful and distinctive look to it in my opinion.
    Love that you share your adventures with us. There is nothing mundane about your videos. Even if it is a quiet shift for you, it is pure excitement for people like me!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am so happy you enjoyed it Jon, thank you for being here and watching

  • @litz13
    @litz13 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ok, the TWA Heritage plane with the speedstripes ... that's very very well done.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Many thanks! It’s one of my favorites as well

  • @SimonBillingham-zq4oy
    @SimonBillingham-zq4oy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Well done again. In reference to ADF, originally ADF was tuned to commercial radio stations as well as NDB’s, that is why radio stations station identifications that are regularly announced so that pilots could match the station to the location on their navigation charts. In most countries the form and repeat rate of announcements is legislated. In regard to tyre blowouts, Qantas 747-238’s in the early 80’s were blowing tyres in HNL. Research found that the aircraft were at or close to max takeoff weight and the average taxi distance at HNL was 27 km therefore putting lots of heat into the tyres especially the body gear tyres. The fix was to change the tyres from 30 ply to 32 ply which fixed the problem. Fun for maintenance during the changeover aw we had to keep 32 ply’s on the body gear and use up the 30 ply’s on the wing gear and nose gear. Enough history for today, thanks.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you as always for the incredible education sir. Always a pleasure to learn from you.

  • @frankthomas855
    @frankthomas855 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good stuff Stig!!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you Frank I Appreciate you being here and watching.

  • @johnurquhart9898
    @johnurquhart9898 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks again stig. Love watching and learning from such a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner. Having had the pleasure of an indepth tour around one of our local helicopter operators I have even more appreciation of how safe flying is thanks to people like you

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for being here and watching John, i’m glad you’re enjoying it and appreciating it

  • @philipcollura2669
    @philipcollura2669 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your generosity and support.

  • @aidenhodges6526
    @aidenhodges6526 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    My favorite non-pilot TH-camr had posted again. Great content Stig, I love watching your videos and seeing what being an airline mechanic is like.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a pleasure to have you here and I’m happy you enjoyed it

  • @WAJIDHN
    @WAJIDHN 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you stig for so much effort. It was lovely to watch your videos. It just 👍.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @lord-heller647
    @lord-heller647 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I had a bad day. Until now. Thank you Stig. :)

    • @thereissomecoolstuff
      @thereissomecoolstuff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Isn’t it true. This old airplane mechanic that loves his job makes me feel so much better.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m happy this video made your day better.

  • @Area51-xh3xo
    @Area51-xh3xo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That's gotta be the best job to do every day. What a lucky man. GOD BLESS YOU

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I absolutely love this job

  • @james3282
    @james3282 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    There are times when you move the cup with oil, it did look blue. Camera lenses and shutters do strange things to to videos.
    You're passion for your career continues to show through. Thank you for everything you are doing to keep everyone safe.
    😎🇨🇦🙏

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much James, I appreciate you always for watching

  • @Phil-qc8ib
    @Phil-qc8ib 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The airplanes flying by when you are in the Continental hangar is some pure ASMR gold

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I’m glad I kept the audio as I walked through. I wanted people to experience it.

    • @Phil-qc8ib
      @Phil-qc8ib 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StigAviation You nailed it ! We are all gonna have nightmares of that pipe now :)

  • @mutant_camel
    @mutant_camel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another great one Stig as always. Happy Flight Attendant Safety Professionals' Day [19th July] to anyone in that industry reading this and thank you for keeping us all safe in the air. They have a huge responsibility up there providing urgent healthcare, security and safety as well as just keeping us comfortable, fed and watered.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They absolutely do. Flight attendants are pretty much jack of all trades nowadays. Rescue workers, EMTs , fire fighters and cops. Flight public lately have become very outrageous.

  • @SikandarDurrani
    @SikandarDurrani 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    After the Air France Concord incident with FOD caused explosion that caused the loss of life, I for one feel safer with the aircraft redundancy that prevents future events. Thank the almighty that the recent events haven’t resulted in loss of life. Great video Stig keep up your great work and stay safe.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for being here and watching. I appreciate you

  • @JakeHambyZ80
    @JakeHambyZ80 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    For people in SoCal, I just learned from my optometrist, while I was telling her about my job designing avionics boxes for jetliners at Teledyne Controls, that there's a place in Anaheim called Flightdeck that has a Boeing 737 flight simulator that's open to the public to rent along with guidance from a flight instructor. $109 for 30 minutes, $209 for 60 minutes, or $309 for 90 minutes. I'm definitely going to go for the 90 minute experience some time next month and "fly the B-737 gate-to-gate" from LAX to San Francisco. Apparently they're the only place in the world with a real jetliner simulator open to the public.

    • @Twobarpsi
      @Twobarpsi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's a great tip!

    • @terrygivens132
      @terrygivens132 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks good to know.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have heard about that place as well, I need to take a visit too.

    • @RubenBzt11
      @RubenBzt11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We olso have one in Italy. It's a 737 NG full motion dynamic simulator. It is located near Bergamo's airport (the main Ryanair hub in Italy). It's the same simulator used by professional pilots for their assessment preparation and MCC, CRM, SMS courses. It is olso open to the public. 370€ for 120 min of fun with the flight instructor at your side and there are sits at your back for your friends. The coolest thing.... If you ask, the flight instructor can simulate for you emergency situations (for example.. engine failure past v1) and show you how handle and ricover the aircraft.

    • @sharoncassell5273
      @sharoncassell5273 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's what I was seeking . My cousin who worked forTw❤A . Asked me about a simulator for public.

  • @Semiconductors-for-life
    @Semiconductors-for-life 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, Stig! I love it when you broadcast from the stream! This

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @allanelliot1566
    @allanelliot1566 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never miss a Stig shift......Always great video as always....real life A&P line work.....Thank you!!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Allan

  • @EstorilEm
    @EstorilEm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Love that GE90-115B startup sequence. The funny thing is that it sounds almost IDENTICAL to the GE F404 and F414 in the hornet / super hornet fighters. There is nothing like being at an airshow and hearing the Navy demo teams all fire up at once (adversary team, refueling demo, hornet demo, etc - perks of the good Naval Air Station shows!) plus of course the Blue Angels. I always watch the turkey feathers to see when they’ve completed their startup sequence

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Definitely one of my favorite sounds, it’s an absolute pleasure listening to it on the ground

    • @EstorilEm
      @EstorilEm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StigAviation I’d love to know the technical reasons for the reverberations and low frequency sounds after ignition, is it the VSVs moving around? Fuel flow changing? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @EstorilEm
      @EstorilEm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StigAviation actually that might make for a decent question - what is the technical startup sequence inside the engine? As far as the GE90 sounds and that low freq humm is concerned. I know that’s more for the specialist guys in the engine shops - but I’m sure you could pick their brains and enlighten us a bit. 😈

  • @LtKernelPanic
    @LtKernelPanic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    One more thing after finishing the video. I think the media gets so fixated on commercial aviation incidents is because they are so rare now. I can remember as a kid even back in the 80s there were sadly a couple crashes a year in the US including a rather famous United one in my hometown. Now it's a couple a decade and you're absolutely right about the trip to and from the airport being the most dangerous part of air travel.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe you even went through a lot of growing pains in the past, especially back in the 80s. But as you said, it’s so much safer now.

  • @PLH483
    @PLH483 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You’re amazing Stig , how you keep pumping out these videos. Love every one. Watching from England. Keep em coming.👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many thanks Phil. I appreciate you spending time and watching.

  • @lmedina10
    @lmedina10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Yay!! Here waiting for an event to start at work and Stig posts his video!! Yay!!! Time to watch some Stig shift!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope you enjoyed it, thank you so much for always being here

    • @lmedina10
      @lmedina10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@StigAviation you’re welcome but more like Thank you for taking us on these adventures every week! I love it!

  • @chrissedlacek4682
    @chrissedlacek4682 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve always heard the 757 was overpowered, but that story really puts it in perspective. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

    • @Acuda721
      @Acuda721 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Chalks in, Brakes set and she'll still go if you aren't careful!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It will absolutely go, I have seen it jump the chocks as well 😂

  • @teixi5578
    @teixi5578 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Favourite aviation youtuber ever! I always enjoy watching your videos, keep up the good work! 🔝

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a ton! I appreciate you

  • @flynlr
    @flynlr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I remember going through those hangers when continental was in full swing decades ago. .even got an hour in their DC-10 sim across the street . friends dad worked there., that tour through there led me to a career in Military Aircraft Maintenance and learning to fly

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yup. You know your stuff. The back side of the facility had full simulators for flight training. Continental was at the top of its game back then.

  • @IndaloMan
    @IndaloMan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Listening to the foreign language announcements reminded me of the early 80s when I worked in Saudi Arabia. Back then PanAm had the contract to train Saudi national pilots, it was always comforting when the cockpit chat was in a 'Chuck Norris' accent rather than.....

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅 I bet that was interesting

  • @GhostSniper67
    @GhostSniper67 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    24:40 I love this view under the 777, it looks so sleek and mean, reminds me of the SR-71 Blackbird . Love this view!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a beautiful and majestic aircraft.

  • @DaTAlab1193
    @DaTAlab1193 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you, Stig, for great video, just a kindly reminder about aircraft weight distribution we chat about it before on comments, whenever you have time. I love your work!!!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You mean you want me to talk about CG ?

    • @DaTAlab1193
      @DaTAlab1193 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StigAviation Please Sir if you could, I can't think of anyone with better illustration than you, we are getting educated here. You make aviation fun and informative. Blessings!

  • @jekyk6082
    @jekyk6082 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love how you say Good morning everybody but I always watch your video before going to sleep

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for being here.

  • @Tyleraviator99
    @Tyleraviator99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    0:03 “grab your popcorn settle up…” *proceeds to go and make popcorn* (yes literally 😂😂😂)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😅 hope you enjoyed the show 🤙

    • @Tyleraviator99
      @Tyleraviator99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@StigAviation this is the best show ever on TH-cam 😂

  • @jamespurse5225
    @jamespurse5225 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stig, it was so awesome that you did that hanger walk through. I was trying to imagine what part of the big facility where my dad worked. I had some memories come back. This was a very special video. Same as cargo, Stig never disappoints!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you James

  • @747FoSophie
    @747FoSophie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Automatic Direction Finder is a simple system. You enter the frequency for a ground station and the display shows if you are going towards or away from the ground station, it's being phased out and isn't used anymore. If you ever see a 747 cargo plane with the nose open for loading / unloading it would be great to show your viewers, I fly them and it's always interesting. Just landed in Anchorage after a flight from Hong Kong and saw your video waiting.

  • @LtKernelPanic
    @LtKernelPanic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I think the thing with the oil is how it reflects light. When you were topping off the plane it looked blue in that clip. When you filled the cup it looked brown *except* right on the surface where it looks blue. I suspect it's the same reason you see a rainbow on the road after it rains where there's oil. Could also be the camera too.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think you’re right, and since it’s a petroleum product, that’s why it has that coloration

  • @markgettins2626
    @markgettins2626 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brilliant video as always, uploaded at the perfect time for me to wind down, and watch after my evening shift here in Ireland

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for being here Mark, I hope you enjoyed it

  • @Chank0b
    @Chank0b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That "Tap Tap" on the Throttles on a every plane is just the cherry of the cake :D

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My old habits 😅

    • @Chank0b
      @Chank0b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StigAviation Love it.

  • @EASsirenVids01
    @EASsirenVids01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yesterday we came home from our trip, we flew out of Las Vegas on one of your guys’s A321s, as always, an amazing and super smooth plane, and we had an absolute ROCKET of a takeoff!
    We got to DFW where we were connecting home to CMH, we got on one of your guys’s 737-800s where we sat for a while before having to change aircraft, I asked to see the flight deck on the way out and when I was in there, I figured out the problem was low hydraulic pressure. Appreciate you guys putting safety first and not putting that bird in the air! Safety should always be put #1 even if it causes a delay, which some other companies _sometimes_ don’t do.
    My brother was sitting on the left side and said they were “taking off the bottom of the wing and pulling out pipes” which I wish I could’ve seen, that would’ve been cool.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m glad they caught the hydraulic leak, and yes, maintenance will never allow an unsafe aircraft to fly. I’m glad you guys are safe and I’m glad you made the trip.

  • @fullmetal_dragon
    @fullmetal_dragon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your videos are never mundane. Even if it's your every day routine, it is an absolutely joy to be brought along with you!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much

  • @TaylorAverdick
    @TaylorAverdick 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've downloaded this episode to my phone so I can watch it during my 90 minute flight tomorrow. The perfect length!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Have a good flight Taylor

  • @Racerr94
    @Racerr94 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Love the kicking feet out the cargo at 1:20! Like a kid at the playground :) you’re living the dream

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m just a big kid with tools and airplanes for toys 😅

  • @jaysmoke3132
    @jaysmoke3132 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    34:41 way cool tour. Thank you for everything you do.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. Thank you for watching

  • @GrumpyPingu
    @GrumpyPingu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    STIIIIIG! AIRPLANES!! Tonight is a good night.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Enjoy 🤙

  • @ronaldjames
    @ronaldjames 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hellllll yesssss another shift another hour and change of pure knowledge and aviation bliss. Keep em coming stig

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for being here Ronald.

  • @keemuchi
    @keemuchi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    im a simple man. i see new stig shift i press play

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I appreciate you for that. 🤙

  • @markcorry878
    @markcorry878 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    GE90 on start up gives me goosebumps with that howling sound and the "MOOOOOO". I have been on Air New Zealand's 777-300's 3 times and each time when the engines made that "Moooing" sound, you could feel and hear the vibration which would cause the perspex to hum. You should have seen me Stig I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.😄

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m the exact same way, especially standing outside listening to It is a whole different experience.

  • @maryk5375
    @maryk5375 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the optical illusion of the engine blades looking like they've stopped spinning (even though they very much still are) blows my mind every time....constant reminder of how important the white spiral in the middle is lol

    • @njjeff201
      @njjeff201 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Strobe effect like a car strobe in the old days has to do with the frequency or wave length of the sunlight. All light has a specific frequency. As 6 becomes 12 on the spinner is the rotation being doubled or tripled of the wavelength or actually halved or quartered (harmonic). Poor choice of words but I tried!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I find it fascinating as well, standing there, watching it, it’s a mesmerizing feeling

  • @stephenuden6403
    @stephenuden6403 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love these videos Stig. A break from the norm and interesting. Keep them coming. 😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated Stephen. Thank you for watching

  • @KevWitt3455
    @KevWitt3455 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That's seriously cool. In the cup, that oil is as brown as brown can be but it honestly looks blue in the filler port... More Stig sorcerery I fear...

    • @cmfrancis1
      @cmfrancis1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The oil itself looks brown but the oil surface does look a bit blue to me. Might be an optical illusion caused by the camera? I've seen similar effects looking through a polarized lens.

    • @KevWitt3455
      @KevWitt3455 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, I noticed that, too. It had a blue tint to it at the surface even when looking at the side of the cup, almost like it had two layers. I'd guess it's something along the lines of refraction and viscosity creating the effect.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It could be because it’s a petroleum product, just like you see that rainbow effect if it’s spilled on the floor.

  • @aviationfanatic12
    @aviationfanatic12 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    yay my favorite time of the week!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you enjoy the show

  • @paulgerard5413
    @paulgerard5413 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you again Stig, in this tumultuous world we again see men dedicated to their chosen paths keeping us all safe. Thanks again brother.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s my pleasure Paul. Thank you for watching

  • @PauloCarvalho-ut6td
    @PauloCarvalho-ut6td 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yessss Stig !!… the Beautiful Bird also speaks in Portuguese ( at 3:50 ) 🤣🤣 thanks my boss ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed it does. What a beautiful language and beautiful people.

  • @jeremylcamp
    @jeremylcamp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Boeing 777 and 787 are amazing pieces of engineering.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed they are. Beautiful works of art

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:03:17 I just had a "Duh!" moment. I sometimes wondered how the tug operators could see behind them. I didn't realize that their seats swivelled 180 degrees! I told you it was a duh moment 😂
    Thank you Stig, for another fun, educational, and beautiful video 👍 👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No worries, I’m glad you enjoyed the video though

  • @sethexodus
    @sethexodus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love airplanes stories Stig be telling. Keep them coming.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I happy you are enjoying it all

  • @ruben.k
    @ruben.k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another Stig shift just dropped man i love your videos! keep up the work man. Love from the Netherlands!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many thanks Ruben, sending you greetings from LAX.

  • @FreeWillinTX
    @FreeWillinTX 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the TWA!!! I asked and you provided! Always watch til the end! Thanks buddy, really appreciate that!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure 🤙

  • @toddb8479
    @toddb8479 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stig AA losing a tire, probably FOD. Still going to fly AA & others. Your competitor losing another wheel, probably procedure not being followed.
    Maybe not fly w/them.
    The ATC coms for the LAX incident were posted quickly, and the tower took FOD very seriously. The audio of the pilots telling ground where they last saw the tire/wheel was some good theater of the mind.
    Love the channel.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m just glad they got out safe and no one was hurt. And thank you as always Tod. I appreciate you watching

  • @MajorLazer182
    @MajorLazer182 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stig blessing us with another hour of entertainment. Watching this as I'm packing for the next trip, great stuff as always. Us aviation nuts will never get bored of aircraft

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am very happy you’re enjoying it, and I hope you have a wonderful trip

  • @timheasley612
    @timheasley612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the best Stig never a dull moment in your videos, the sights and sounds are awesome have a great day my friend 💪💪🤠

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much Tim, I appreciate you being here and watching

  • @kimmarsh5387
    @kimmarsh5387 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the shot of the A 380 the King of the sky.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kimmarsh5387 incredible aircraft.

    • @kimmarsh5387
      @kimmarsh5387 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @StigAviation I will pay extra to fly A380 on ultra long haul that is over 10 hours.Quite ,stable and a bit more room there is nothing like it.

  • @Simonj110
    @Simonj110 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pause when the announcement started once you closed the door; That caught me right off guard. Thank you for the laughs Stig.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You caught that 😅😂

  • @jackherstam7935
    @jackherstam7935 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i live up the road in Santa Monica and can hear GE90s (20:50) starting on the north side of the field from 6 miles away when the wind is calm. I also fly 757s for the competition, never knew high powered runs were such a stirring event. That'll be a good tidbit to share with colleagues!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s even more exciting when your yards away from the GE 90, you can feel the ground shake and the 757 is incredibly powerful, especially when you’re doing a high power run standing still and trying to keep it from moving. Incredible feeling

  • @andyo9205
    @andyo9205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Man you were not kidding 757 high power ground runs😂. After you mentioned it I had to watch some TH-cam vids of them, and wow those people can’t keep the cameras still lol

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m telling you Andy, it’s impossible. That thing shakes so violently. You can barely focus on anything. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @electrisipio
    @electrisipio 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, your content and your energy are simply one of the best things on the internet. Great video!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for these kind words. I appreciate you

  • @merrynesther
    @merrynesther 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i flew on a qantaslink 717 to launceston the other day and before boarding, i watched one of the mechanics do a check. your content helped give me an idea of what he was doing and i have so much respect for it. (flight was nice though, the 717 is like a little rocket. we got diverted back to the airport due to a tech issue, which was fun. plane got swapped, we made it to launceston and i subsequently got stranded because the plane we swapped to also had a fault. lucky day for me.)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m glad you guys made it out safely, and thank you so much for understanding and being here

  • @sharoncassell5273
    @sharoncassell5273 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When we swung the gear for testing after changing struts we had to climb a ladder attached to the jack. One under each engine spot on the wings. Huge tall metal jacks with ram lock on top. We had to coordinate simultaneously all 4 jacks to raise the plane in balance. Someone inside would have a plumbob to keep it straight and level. Amazing being under the aircraft and seeing the landing gear move that close.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gear swings are definitely an interesting experience

  • @masonjones3780
    @masonjones3780 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For some reason your videos make me happy. Maybe it’s your positive attitude.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad they make you smile 😊

  • @robertcambareri1028
    @robertcambareri1028 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed the walk around of the unused hanger. Thanks for the tour.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @757chip3
    @757chip3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Dreamliner is now my favorite aircraft to travel on. I was fortunate to get a tour of the cockpit by the captain and second officer before a flight from Tokyo HND to LAX on AA in November of last year. And again, thanks for keeping us informed on the design and maintenance of the various aircraft that AA flies as well as keeping us safe.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It sure is a beautiful aircraft, and a very gorgeous flight deck. I’m glad you got to experience that. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @marclebrun641
    @marclebrun641 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG this is strange,just finished my shift here in canada, im a structural technician, work at the base, got called to the ramp to investigate a dent, left the calm hanger to the absolute craziness of the ramp. Love your channel

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. Sounds about right. Line maintenance is organized chaos 😅

  • @nathanielkennedy1094
    @nathanielkennedy1094 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stig, great video as always!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much

  • @2busaman
    @2busaman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the T7, its a big old bird. Mahoosive engines. Been on two so far. British Airways to MCO and your carrier, American Airlines to NYC. Love the start-up sound of them big old engines. As always, loving the videos. You've got one sweet job.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s definitely a beautiful work of art. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @MLOCharmer
    @MLOCharmer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Combination camera lens, grey background of the inlet tank and tint of blue (probably an additive) make it look blue on our end.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We can also assume that it is a petroleum product, so a tint of blue could be there.

  • @iflyplanes687
    @iflyplanes687 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Stig! We’ve never been introduced to your cats! They’re in your profile picture, therefore, they are a part of this channel! I promise I won’t twist the foot air or windshield air knobs anymore. 😅

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Ahh my beautiful fur babies. I’ll show them off one day.

  • @rodrigobarros9414
    @rodrigobarros9414 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hahaha loved the voices(PRAMs) special the portuguese 🇵🇹

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too. I was so surprised and happy to hear it

  • @GAZZA888
    @GAZZA888 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Never mundane stig,i and other folk look forward to your vlogs ..

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much

  • @Bravo2Zulu
    @Bravo2Zulu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Regarding the oil. A tint of blue on the top. Though mostly brown. Gotta' love your videos Stig. Never boring. Very informative. Keep em' flying!!!👊🏻👍🏻

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much. It’s definitely an interesting color, wait till we start the discussion on what color jet fuel is. 😅

    • @njjeff201
      @njjeff201 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Color means nothing. It’s in the taste. I knew a mechanic who used to taste anti-freeze & guess the protection. Guess his favorite was -40 degrees. So yummy! I wonder if he’s still alive. Crazy Marty!

  • @legit.peasant
    @legit.peasant 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm guessing it's either the camera lens, or there is something in the oil that when light hits it just right it causes a blue sheen on the surface, like some sort of additive. The empty hangar really was quite an eerie place, very much what is considered a Liminal Space, in terms of aesthetics. Very eerie places that would normally appear as normal, but the absence of people, or objects in the room give it an discomforting feeling. Like a conference room with no tables or chairs, or a school that is completely devoid of students or staff.
    Great video as always, Stig! Honestly we could probably make a Bingo sheet of your shifts and have a real fun game of seeing if we can get a complete line of things we see on your shifts! Looking forward to next week! Stay safe!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bingo game would be fun. Thank you as always for being here and enjoying the adventures

  • @ronnieselempo
    @ronnieselempo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That GE90 start was phenomenal. Wish I could add it as my ringtone.
    😁I have never enjoyed watching someone change oil over and over again, let alone fixing these metal birds. To a non-aviation enthusiast, your videos seem the same every day, but to us, it's like jumping from planet to planet, star to star,galaxy to galaxy. They are all different, and that's what makes them worth watching. Can't wait for the next adventure❤❤
    And don't forget the coffee😊

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Ronnie. I’m very happy you’re enjoying all of this adventure.

  • @ralphrivera4819
    @ralphrivera4819 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another awesome, an educational and informative video. I miss those day in Aviation, but every time I see your videos, I live it through you. Thank you brother, for what you do. Keeping us informed with the true facts of what really happened on certain issues that has happened to aircraft, while take off, even when they are airborne.
    Once again, thank you brother for your videos an awesome information, and educational information . Blessing, later🤙

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s an absolute pleasure, thank you so much for being here Ralph.

  • @stanleyvasquez7110
    @stanleyvasquez7110 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Haha im catching up with all the videos...i dont want to add to the blue/brown controversy...but i see Green on it....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅Grettings Colleague...🤘🤘🤘

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@stanleyvasquez7110 wait till you see the latest video on hydraulic fluid purple 😂

  • @edmoore3910
    @edmoore3910 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yippee,,another stig vid!! Love these!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for being here Ed

  • @TheDNick
    @TheDNick 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just accepted an A&P position with American. Going through pre-employment paperwork now. Can't wait to be on the American team.

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Congratulations Nick. Welcome to the fAAmily 🤙

  • @tims5677
    @tims5677 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    haha that oil color is so interesting... it looked blue when you were topping up the engine but brown in the cup, although itbhad a blue layer at the top!
    thanks Stig

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @gaberiella
    @gaberiella 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another peaceful week, passengers happy, maintenance happy, airliners happy everyone happy

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly. Can’t ask for anything better than that

  • @sittingduck5477
    @sittingduck5477 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    clicking Like before you have your first words out.
    i have a problem though, im watching them all and one day i cant bingewatch this anymore

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Spread it out, don’t watch it all at once or else you’re gonna get sick and tired of my voice 🤣

    • @sittingduck5477
      @sittingduck5477 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@StigAviation nahh your cheerfullness is always nice. heres a guy that really knows how to enjoy himself!

  • @rixxroxxk1620
    @rixxroxxk1620 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hold all calls…it’s STIG TIME!👍👍

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let go 🤙🤙🤙

  • @arashbidadkosh5999
    @arashbidadkosh5999 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi. Stig, my friend! Happy to watch another post from you! Awesome! A great weekend 😅

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for being here. Glad you enjoyed it

  • @not__bad_
    @not__bad_ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a fitter I really love your videos, I can't count numerous small interesting facts that you tell us that really help me at work (or to impress my team leaders lol)

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really appreciate that. Thank you so much

  • @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs
    @BeakerHoneydew_MuppetLabs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never mundane Stig! These videos are the best and always learning from them! ...but no more walks in empty hangers... that was creepy! :O) Great job!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much

  • @Andrejlawncare
    @Andrejlawncare 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Im finally earlyyyyyyy
    (You might have seen comments from a person named BoeingAviation737 thats my alt account)
    Also the top of the oil is blue and the rest is brown or red. your not crazy… YET

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for being here Andre.

  • @ci7alex1
    @ci7alex1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some of us who cannot even park watch as tug drivers keep the plane on the nosewheel line perfectly. Hehe

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Practice makes perfect 👍

  • @Josh_FSD
    @Josh_FSD 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve had several brand new tires throw the tread off, different brands and different sizes… I haven’t had any recaps disintegrate on me… But I’m just a rookie with about 2 million miles on my odometer. I also don’t drive commercial anymore, I wanted more family time…

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’re definitely not a rookie my friend, you are a well seasoned veteran.

  • @Acuda721
    @Acuda721 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked CF6's for 5 years and the occasional GE90 when we still had our 777's before transferring out to the line.
    Even with the cowling off climbing on top of the fan case was always a sweaty moment!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s a good feeling to work on such masterpieces

  • @zae_2hot
    @zae_2hot 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You live the life I wanna live!!!!!

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@zae_2hot time for you to make it happen too 👍

  • @kingfish4575
    @kingfish4575 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the atc

    • @StigAviation
      @StigAviation  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it