@@StigAviation Anytime sir. Appreciate what you do. Once I finish up my 20 years in the AF I’m gonna work at some airlines as a mechanic or become an instructor down at Sheppard AFB.
Loox like a J model C - 130 turbine. They're running RR free turbine turboprops now. After my time. They're only running 2 pilots now. No Engineer anymore. Nor Navigators & Radiomen (l think). Automation. Soon, no pilots!
@@thelegendarymeoriginally yes ! In the Middle Ages “monsieur” had this meaning. But with time, “monsieur” became the same as sir/ mister. It’s more casual today. For example we often say : Monsieur “name of the person”…. to introduce it etc. In school when we have a male teacher we call him Monsieur.
Being trained or under your Instruction/ guidance, your in best of hands with you, listening and learning with reference to you looking after these birds is better than watching a Movie.Awesome job.👍
Nobody bother me, the best aviation content channel has uploaded a video, good to see you Stig, from a pilot to an aircraft maintenance technician, I appreciate what you guys do to keep the passengers and us safe up there
I took an American Airlines flight from DFW to Heathrow overnight. Was an An American airlines 777 with the GE9X. I loved that the Entertainment System gave you the option to have a basic heads-up display the was real time information from the Flight Deck. There was a point that we were just a tick over 700mph. Granted we had a major tailwind in the Jetstream but I loved all the information I was given the option to see through my ES. We ended up making an over 9 hour trip in right at just under 8 hours. Unfortunately Heathrow was not open to airtraffic yet. By the time they opened at 4:30am I belive, there were a few other planes, like from what I could count out my window at the very least 6 of us that were just in an orbit holding pattern until they began to allow us to begin to finally land.. It was just after 5am before we finally landed. It was wild.. Sorry my point was that the speed we were averaging across the Atlantic was insane for a modern twin engine airliner. Twice I could see out my window other airliners move to our south and drop to a lower altitude as we passed them. No clue what or where they were heading but the point being is that we were hauling ass.. The return flight with British airways from London back to Dallas was something that started out absolutely Horrific but ended up being the best flight ever and I have to give BA incredibly positive reviews for what they did for me as I was returning to the states for a medical issue and they went wayyyy above and beyond for me and to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. First class with a bed and a full menu with no charges.. I was so sick from a blood infection that all I did was sleep on a bed and have always been and always will be eternally grateful for what they did for me. Every 30 minutes they made sure someone checked on me to be sure I was ok and if I needed anything at all.. Again they went way above and beyond and I am so grateful they did.
Yes I must say thank you for thinking of me & evry body els before this bird & don't risk any life. If I ever fly agen & meet you in real life you wil have my thanks! ❤️
My children will be flying out of that airport on an AA bird. Knowing someone like you is there to maintain the aircraft makes me feel at ease with their flight. Thank you for your service!!
I've always been an aviation nerd thanks to my father and where I grew up. Do have my PPL and cannot get enough of this content.. I observed something in this video I have not seen before so this may be a dumb question to many, but at 19:20 when showing and explaining the Bonding straps there's an aluminum Cylinder that has the small red arrow pointing down and on either sides it has what looks to be two short props on either side. I know they aren't props because of where this is inside the aircraft, but it was the best way visually to explain what I am seeing.. Thank you ahead of time for showing a side and explaining a side that no one ever sees of these complete marvels of engineering..
I fly a lot and 90%on American I know they have great crews everywhere but when I depart LAx I’m extra calm knowing Stig and his colleagues worked on the plane I’m about to get on 💯💪👍
I was a Crew Chief in the Air Force. I worked on F-111s (Yes, I'm a dinosaur). A lot has changed, but so much has not. I've spent the last 30+ years in security & law enforcement. I'm looking for my next chapter and I've been thinking a lot about trying to get my A&P. I live not far from Sky Harbor (Phoenix). I've always just obsessively loved ALL aircraft and I miss it terribly even to this day. I even remember every single system and procedure on my tail number. I'm in fairly good shape. Barely gray and hardly a wrinkle. But, I am 60 now and I just don't know.... What do you guys think!? Stig, your videos have helped me to show some "white knuckle flyers" how these aircraft work and how safe they are. Thank you for the outstanding content!! I look forward to it every week.
I would say definitely go for a Todd. If that’s your passion and you want to be part of Aviation. Your age should not stop you. Funny enough I encountered a wonderful gentleman at one of the aircraft maintenance schools, and he was in his 50s and getting his license.
Hi Stig, great explanations, technical enough for aviation professionals but understandable for non aviation people. A bit more background on mechanical flight controls, the 707 used the same flight control principals as the 737. With the addition of trim tabs as well as the servo tabs on ailerons, elevators and rudder with the rudder boosted not fully powered. In regards to outflow valves I was taught that as they are made to crush ice if it built up in the valve it would sever fingers/hands/ arms etc if someone was stupid enough to put anything in the opening and ALWAYS treat it as active. Something lighter, the 2 Porsche cars had German registration plates and were registered in the Stuttgart region, all German number plates display where the vehicle was registered, the first letters on the plate, in this case the S. Without research the only aircraft that use JT8D-200 series engines are MD80’s and possibly (if they still exist) a small number of 727’s that were hushkitted by replacing engines 1 & 3 with -200 engines instead of the originals plus noise reduction measures. Probably for an MD80 some where. Keep safe.
Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much as always, Simon. It would be even more fun to talk about the trim tabs on the MD80 elevators. It has three different trim tabs, the control tab, the geared tab, and the anti-float tab. Such a fascinating design.
@@StigAviation Oh... I love flashlights and have a small collection of Li-ion ones from 1 dollar to 1200 dollar ones... Growing up in my village in India, we had only a crude oil DC generator installed for the small hill-station population. It only ran for a few hours and took half an hour to reach full brightness for the 40 watt incandescant bulbs, and the same time to go dim and finally go out by 2130 daily as the flywheel was three stories high !! So it was psychologically in me to be scared of the darkness 😁
Technology advancement in planes is generally a good thing. Ooooo, this is a special one Stig, I got to see the deployment and retraction of the thrust reversers from looking inside the engine, that was so cool! I love that A321 Neo ♥ At 21:08 as the plane is getting tugged in, and that cool looking terminal with the windows behind it, all I could think of was, your job is so cool Stig! Pilot left you a gift, its a lens! HEHE Nice cars! I love everything you do, including walking down the jet bridge. Fly 747 fly! The best airline mechanic and break rider, is my friend Stig! Love the glow in the dark handle!
HEY STIG! @Stig Aviation the C130J engine in transport is the Allison AE2100D3. I work on the simulators for C130J's and compared to the C130H with the old Allison T56 the C130J's are able to takeoff and climb in full power from, sea level up to 23K. A single AE2100D3 is almost as powerful as two T56's.
Yeah. I remember back in the day ('66, old fart now) l was so jealous on the USCGC Confidence in Bering Sea Fisheries Patrol. l wanted so badly to get into aviation for alI the tech (tho we had plenty on the Connie - combined diesel/gas turbine. Haha. Navy never really caught on (l've never understood why). To this day they STILL run largely straight gas turbines - everything. Mains, generator sets, you name it. Sucks that expensive #2 distillate like crazy). Put in for aviation out of AK. Got on C-130's in Pac Basin SAR out of Barber's Pt., HI. Went everywhere. I've been Iucky.
Tried to work in aviation after dischg. Got my A &P. No good. Too unstable. Started at McDonnell - Douglas. Too many layoffs. Went into Power Generation, never looked back. Like l say. Tech. That was years ago. NOW look at everything. It's ALL hi tech now. Look at your Wife's toaster! Everything.
Stig, you are hilarious. I look forward to watching all of your content for two reasons number one. You are the most informative. A P content, creator by far and number two. you are full of joy and laughter and that’s what it’s all about, if you give this up, I will hunt you down myself lol🤪🤪🤪🤪 thanks for all your hard work on the job and with your content I get my fix every week watching the show…
Thank you Stig for your explanation of grounding an aircraft. While it is inconvenient, it help to know and be reminded that is always for a good reason. Love your adventures Stig!
Yo, i gotta tell you something... it is rare that i find a channel like this, one where i can spend hours and hours and never get bored, one that is fun for pilots and non pilots. I LOVE IT. I'm going thru a really bad breakup, from a 4 year relationship and you are keeping me sane, you are keeping sad thoughts out of my mind and are keeping me together. I appreciate what you do, i love your videos and explanations. You've earned a loyal viewer. Keep 'em coming with the same love you've been putting into this
Keep your head up, everything is going to be OK and hard days will pass. Do not give up on yourself and focus on the positive. I’m glad these videos are helping you. You are amongst friends within this Aviation community.
@@StigAviation thanks man I’m doing my best. From pilot to tech I gotta tell you, your profession is an overlooked one, but we’d never fly without y’all.
Love the space X paint scheme as well.. A few months back you walked or drove around a SpaceX plane and on the engine Nacelle the logo of SpaceX was on it but it was invisible unless the light hit it just right.. Loved that much better.
I Work in live sound and I find it interesting how aviation equipment is used in out equipment the locking pins found at 37:48 are look very similar to the locking For EV XLC Line Arrays, And countless number of large loud speaker systems use Cargo track for hanging
Another great video! Thanks for the explanation about the nose gear strut pressure transducer and its importance to the CG positioning and the balance of the aircraft. Besides the video, I would like to mention that I also learn a lot reading this comment section. Too many interesting questions, all of them accompanied with the appropriate answers. Thanks for the attention with your viewers.
It’s my absolute pleasure, I take great pride in trying to talk to everybody and give them the answers they seek. I appreciate you being here and I appreciate you taking your time talking to me.
Another great video STIG! Love the Lambo. I was driving by the Buffalo Airport the other day and what do I see at the American gates is the PSA retro livery in from CLT. Those retros look nicer in person. So I ordered one in 400 scale. Just waiting to see the Allegheny retro as I used to fly that airline back in the 80's.
Best day on the line is when you can walk around all the aircraft with nothing but a a can opener and a flashlight. Wrenches be damned….love the channel
After one crappy 10 hour Friday shift, coming home to a Stig shift puts me in a great mood!! Time for the weekend and starting it out with my favorite TH-cam channel!! Avgeeeeks for life buddy!!
As a technician in training it's amazing to be able to see all the things I was taught used in practice. Especially as my on-field training only starts in about a year so I'm stuck in the clasroom for now.
Learn as much as humanly possible and don’t forget to ask questions. Use these videos as a reference point, it will give you a good visual idea of what you’re gonna be encountering.
Awesome! Landing at ORD on AA1564 (738) from LAX and getting alerts on a new Stig Adventure. All checked in at hotel and time to watch! Thanks Stig, as always, and to all of your co-workers for delivering me safely again. Home to DFW tomorrow evening (AA146).
Super informative and all the stuff CBT doesn’t teach you. After 20+ years in commercial aviation I’m learning so much from this channel. Great balance for Joe Public to the seasoned airline pilot. Great job!
I knew planes like the MD80's or the BAe 146's used control tabs on the elevators. I've seen those on 737s but I never knew what they were, thanks Stig!
The 80s actually have a really interesting trim tab system, look it up when you get a chance the elevator has actually three different type of trim tabs.
Regarding bonding straps, particularly on hinged doors and surfaces. The bonding strap, in those cases, are primarily designed to prevent electrical current from flowing through the bearings and/or bushings. Another excellent vid, Stig. Thank you!
@@StigAviation Btw whats the music u use for ur background music its really calming, and I js wanted to tell u, ur videos make me very calm for some reason, espcially when its cloudy, dont ask lol
Well, that’s pretty self-explanatory, alternate flap arm switch, to extend and retract the flaps in alternate mode, the knob at the bottom is the selector, RET standing for retract, EXT standing for extend
I work in Italy as ground instructor for a training centre addressed to helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians. The words Stig spent about the grounded AA A321 are worth an entire day of lesson about flight safety: I would replay that section of this video to my students at every course. Hat tip to you, Stig, and thanks for sharing both your professionalism and the love you feel for your (our) job!
So far a great video I am an A&P sort of forced retirement. It is fine. I enjoyed working on these planes. This video pop up in my videos and I like it and I just subscribed to your channel.
Where can I get a copy of the SSM?? [STIG Service Manual).. LOL.. Keep up the GREAT work good sir! Still need to get you out here to see some Helicopters!
Man, when I get out into the field I pray that I get to work under someone like you with your passion, sense of humor and overall just great vibes :D thanks again, really appreciate these vids!
I really do hope you get to work with good and positive people. I wish you nothing but the best. But remember one thing, it’s your positivity in your work ethic that’s going to make you feel happy about what you do.
Hey Stig! Thank you for another great video! As cabin crew for a major Canadian airline, super grateful for my AMEs, I know cabin snags are never your favourite to deal with ....
Loved it...thanks. Just to say thanks to you I knew the answer to a question that I was asked a week ago. What was a Virgin Atlantic craft doing being towed into a BA hanger for? I said it was possibly due to it requiring maintenance and Virgin pay for it. You are a mine of information...brilliant
Just 3-4 more weeks to go after my AMMT ( Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Trainee ) before moving to Line Maintenance! Oh it’s a TGIF day and blessed to see Stig on duty service
I got to fly on N194UW several years ago and immediately noticed the chevrons which were pretty unique for a CFM56 engine. Great to see it from the cockpit!
This right here. This is why I fly American. Stig will always keep our families safe over pissing pilots / customers / bosses off. American is lucky to have you. Thank you!
Love your videos man. That MD-11 takeoff was absolutely gorgeous. And speaking of weird requests, could you include shots of 757s and 767s if you get the opportunity to do so? Here in Germany, we're down to 8 757s (to be phased out next year), and our last PAX 767 was retired earlier this year. So while to an American, those are probably still common types, across the pond they are becoming pretty rare (at least without freighter conversations).
Judging by the Stuttgart licence plates, that they are both turbo variants and the fact they are being air freighted (not shipped)... I bet those Porsches are owned by Porsche GmbH themselves! I wonder if they were in Cali for filming?
As usual, the best way to end my week, watching Stig Shift. I wonder why they still use old fashioned bulbs and not LEDs, when you changed the drive generator bulb.
Because the aircraft is such a old technology, it’s not worth upgrading it anymore for a simple lightbulb. And it’s more cost-effective, those lightbulbs are cheap and they last a long time.
@@StigAviation I will always be here, like your another shadow. :) While watching your videos, I feel peace in my mind and for that approx. 1hr, I forgot all my daily tasks and life responsibilities :)🤙🏻🤙🏻🫡
No kidding, (the balance tabs) I always thought they were trim tabs... (coming from smaller planes here) You taught me something new and cool. Where are the trim tabs, or are they not implemented like they are on small birds?
Hy Stig. Love the content, been binging since last week lol. Looking to go to A&P school next year and your content has given me an idea on what to expect in this career. Few questions from my end 1. Is there anyhwere we can download the manuals you use? Would love to do some extra reading on them 2. How do you know its safe to go near an engine after it's been shut down? 3. Do you ever fly with pilots to other stations to do maintenance or are you strictly airport based? 4. What do you usually do on your days off? As i said, love the content, especially the ones over an hour long. And pls keep doing what you're doing, remaining positive and being an overall inspiration. God bless Stig and see ya in the next one🤙🏽
There is nowhere where you can get these manuals unless you buy them from the manufacturer. I made a whole video talking about how close you can get to an engine and how long to wait to approach it, check it out when you have a chance. I am strictly airport based, but we do get a chance to go to field trips to outstations for auto service aircraft. Usually on my days off I am creating these videos for you and taking care of normal ordinary life activities.
Stig whuuuuttt up bro??? I'm a pilot I grew up in Riverside and now live in Florida love the videos man !!! I miss Cali sometimes I've been going to L. A. X since 1960, s my dad flew for piper aircraft back in the day
Ye ha. I know this. The windshield wiper. It was likely due to a brief voltage dip or transient in the electrical system. When you start the APU, Generator the aircraft's electrical system experiences a momentary fluctuation as the APU generator comes online. This can cause a ( hiccup or ghost ) in the system. Most might be freaked out about this. But it’s actually normal. It’s a an issue if it keeps doing it or other strange things happen.
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After 7 days of work, 2:00 AM, sit down on my balcony, open a beer and Stig just posts his latest video. Thank you man, really ❤️
On a Thursday. I thought he only downloaded on Fridays on his was to work.
It’s my absolute pleasure, thank you so much for being here Cristian
I managed to get done sooner with this one.
@@StigAviation 🥹
I’m a Flying Crew Chief on the C130J, and immediately recognized that engine. Awesome to see it in the video! Keep up the great work!
Does any US MIL service for operational Hercs still have a navigator MOS? Former college roommate was this in the Marines once upon a time.™
On the H models yes, but not on the J model. The H models are utilized by the Guard and Reserves.
That is awesome, thank you so much Jason
@@StigAviation Anytime sir. Appreciate what you do. Once I finish up my 20 years in the AF I’m gonna work at some airlines as a mechanic or become an instructor down at Sheppard AFB.
Loox like a J model C - 130 turbine. They're running RR free turbine turboprops now. After my time.
They're only running 2 pilots now. No Engineer anymore. Nor Navigators & Radiomen (l think). Automation. Soon, no pilots!
Your knowledge is unbelievable. I like it when u teach something.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
80k subscribers. Stig your channel is growing. We love you man
Love all too. Thank you everyone for the love, support and kindness.
Next time I’m delayed due to maintenance I will tell them Thank You for keeping us safe
Thank you Dave
That thumbnail makes it look like you’re taking your 737 for a walk 😅 love it!
Indeed I am, need to keep it on a leash 🤣
@@StigAviation yeah or she may get away from you! 😹
Stig, from France. Thank you so much for your videos !! It is a break during the week, priceless ! As we say it here : Merci beaucoup monsieur Stig !
If I’m not mistaken monsieur means my lord or lord right?
@@thelegendarymeoriginally yes ! In the Middle Ages “monsieur” had this meaning. But with time, “monsieur” became the same as sir/ mister. It’s more casual today. For example we often say : Monsieur “name of the person”…. to introduce it etc. In school when we have a male teacher we call him Monsieur.
@@renel1664 ah I see thank you for confirming
@@renel1664 merci Bocu monami. I appreciate you Rene.
Being trained or under your Instruction/ guidance, your in best of hands with you, listening and learning with reference to you looking after these birds is better than watching a Movie.Awesome job.👍
Thank you so much for your kind words Brian.
Nobody bother me, the best aviation content channel has uploaded a video, good to see you Stig, from a pilot to an aircraft maintenance technician, I appreciate what you guys do to keep the passengers and us safe up there
Thank you so much Daniel
Yes!! Just getting home and Stig loads his video!! Time for some fun and time to learn!! Woohoo!
Enjoy!
@@StigAviation always do!! Did catch some content I missed in the stories. Always awesome to see the everyday at LAX.
I took an American Airlines flight from DFW to Heathrow overnight. Was an An American airlines 777 with the GE9X. I loved that the Entertainment System gave you the option to have a basic heads-up display the was real time information from the Flight Deck. There was a point that we were just a tick over 700mph. Granted we had a major tailwind in the Jetstream but I loved all the information I was given the option to see through my ES.
We ended up making an over 9 hour trip in right at just under 8 hours. Unfortunately Heathrow was not open to airtraffic yet. By the time they opened at 4:30am I belive, there were a few other planes, like from what I could count out my window at the very least 6 of us that were just in an orbit holding pattern until they began to allow us to begin to finally land.. It was just after 5am before we finally landed. It was wild..
Sorry my point was that the speed we were averaging across the Atlantic was insane for a modern twin engine airliner. Twice I could see out my window other airliners move to our south and drop to a lower altitude as we passed them. No clue what or where they were heading but the point being is that we were hauling ass..
The return flight with British airways from London back to Dallas was something that started out absolutely Horrific but ended up being the best flight ever and I have to give BA incredibly positive reviews for what they did for me as I was returning to the states for a medical issue and they went wayyyy above and beyond for me and to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. First class with a bed and a full menu with no charges.. I was so sick from a blood infection that all I did was sleep on a bed and have always been and always will be eternally grateful for what they did for me. Every 30 minutes they made sure someone checked on me to be sure I was ok and if I needed anything at all..
Again they went way above and beyond and I am so grateful they did.
That’s absolutely incredible story, and I’m glad you had a safe journey and you made it back home.
Yes I must say thank you for thinking of me & evry body els before this bird & don't risk any life. If I ever fly agen & meet you in real life you wil have my thanks! ❤️
Thank you so much.
My children will be flying out of that airport on an AA bird. Knowing someone like you is there to maintain the aircraft makes me feel at ease with their flight. Thank you for your service!!
Thank you so much, and I hope they have a beautiful flight.
keep up doing great job Bro !!!
best regards as always !!!
@@frankklante5014 thank you Frank 🤙
I've always been an aviation nerd thanks to my father and where I grew up. Do have my PPL and cannot get enough of this content.. I observed something in this video I have not seen before so this may be a dumb question to many, but at 19:20 when showing and explaining the Bonding straps there's an aluminum Cylinder that has the small red arrow pointing down and on either sides it has what looks to be two short props on either side. I know they aren't props because of where this is inside the aircraft, but it was the best way visually to explain what I am seeing.. Thank you ahead of time for showing a side and explaining a side that no one ever sees of these complete marvels of engineering..
Those are props, those are the propeller blades for the rat (Ram air Turbine). What you’re seeing there is the rat in its stowed position. 👍
I fly a lot and 90%on American I know they have great crews everywhere but when I depart LAx I’m extra calm knowing Stig and his colleagues worked on the plane I’m about to get on 💯💪👍
Thank you so much for your confidence and thank you for your kind and generous words.
I was a Crew Chief in the Air Force. I worked on F-111s (Yes, I'm a dinosaur). A lot has changed, but so much has not. I've spent the last 30+ years in security & law enforcement. I'm looking for my next chapter and I've been thinking a lot about trying to get my A&P. I live not far from Sky Harbor (Phoenix). I've always just obsessively loved ALL aircraft and I miss it terribly even to this day. I even remember every single system and procedure on my tail number. I'm in fairly good shape. Barely gray and hardly a wrinkle. But, I am 60 now and I just don't know.... What do you guys think!?
Stig, your videos have helped me to show some "white knuckle flyers" how these aircraft work and how safe they are. Thank you for the outstanding content!! I look forward to it every week.
Go for it man.
I would say definitely go for a Todd. If that’s your passion and you want to be part of Aviation. Your age should not stop you. Funny enough I encountered a wonderful gentleman at one of the aircraft maintenance schools, and he was in his 50s and getting his license.
Hi Stig, great explanations, technical enough for aviation professionals but understandable for non aviation people. A bit more background on mechanical flight controls, the 707 used the same flight control principals as the 737. With the addition of trim tabs as well as the servo tabs on ailerons, elevators and rudder with the rudder boosted not fully powered. In regards to outflow valves I was taught that as they are made to crush ice if it built up in the valve it would sever fingers/hands/ arms etc if someone was stupid enough to put anything in the opening and ALWAYS treat it as active. Something lighter, the 2 Porsche cars had German registration plates and were registered in the Stuttgart region, all German number plates display where the vehicle was registered, the first letters on the plate, in this case the S. Without research the only aircraft that use JT8D-200 series engines are MD80’s and possibly (if they still exist) a small number of 727’s that were hushkitted by replacing engines 1 & 3 with -200 engines instead of the originals plus noise reduction measures. Probably for an MD80 some where. Keep safe.
Absolutely brilliant, thank you so much as always, Simon. It would be even more fun to talk about the trim tabs on the MD80 elevators. It has three different trim tabs, the control tab, the geared tab, and the anti-float tab. Such a fascinating design.
Even I as a crew, used to run my high powered flashlights over the photo-charged luminescent handles n floor strips to make them glow... Fun 😊
Sometimes they need a bit of charge. Good on you that you keep your own flashlight 🔦
@@StigAviation
Oh... I love flashlights and have a small collection of Li-ion ones from 1 dollar to 1200 dollar ones...
Growing up in my village in India, we had only a crude oil DC generator installed for the small hill-station population. It only ran for a few hours and took half an hour to reach full brightness for the 40 watt incandescant bulbs, and the same time to go dim and finally go out by 2130 daily as the flywheel was three stories high !!
So it was psychologically in me to be scared of the darkness 😁
Technology advancement in planes is generally a good thing. Ooooo, this is a special one Stig, I got to see the deployment and retraction of the thrust reversers from looking inside the engine, that was so cool! I love that A321 Neo ♥ At 21:08 as the plane is getting tugged in, and that cool looking terminal with the windows behind it, all I could think of was, your job is so cool Stig! Pilot left you a gift, its a lens! HEHE Nice cars! I love everything you do, including walking down the jet bridge. Fly 747 fly! The best airline mechanic and break rider, is my friend Stig! Love the glow in the dark handle!
I am very happy you enjoyed the adventure
HEY STIG! @Stig Aviation the C130J engine in transport is the Allison AE2100D3. I work on the simulators for C130J's and compared to the C130H with the old Allison T56 the C130J's are able to takeoff and climb in full power from, sea level up to 23K. A single AE2100D3 is almost as powerful as two T56's.
Thank you so much for this information. I appreciate it, I’m gonna do my research on it as well.
So much fluid dynamics at work. Bow blubs on vessels, sharklets etc. on planes. Really holds fuel consumption down. Fascinating.
Indeed it is. Aircraft are really the pinnacle of technology
Yeah. I remember back in the day ('66, old fart now) l was so jealous on the USCGC Confidence in Bering Sea Fisheries Patrol. l wanted so badly to get into aviation for alI the tech (tho we had plenty on the Connie - combined diesel/gas turbine. Haha. Navy never really caught on (l've never understood why). To this day they STILL run largely straight gas turbines - everything. Mains, generator sets, you name it. Sucks that expensive #2 distillate like crazy). Put in for aviation out of AK. Got on C-130's in Pac Basin SAR out of Barber's Pt., HI. Went everywhere. I've been Iucky.
Tried to work in aviation after dischg. Got my A &P. No good. Too unstable. Started at McDonnell - Douglas. Too many layoffs. Went into Power Generation, never looked back.
Like l say. Tech. That was years ago. NOW look at everything. It's ALL hi tech now. Look at your Wife's toaster! Everything.
Stig Shift is great therapy after a crazy day at work. Always a great adventure. Thank you Stig.
I’m very happy you are enjoying it all
Stig, you are hilarious. I look forward to watching all of your content for two reasons number one. You are the most informative. A P content, creator by far and number two. you are full of joy and laughter and that’s what it’s all about, if you give this up, I will hunt you down myself lol🤪🤪🤪🤪 thanks for all your hard work on the job and with your content I get my fix every week watching the show…
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and generous words. I appreciate you so much.
YEAH!!! STIG SHIFT!!!!! I'm loving these earlier uploads good sir. Thanks for catering for my gmt timezone 👌👌
Glad you like them!
You have no idea sir!!
The wheel well of a 737 just looks incredible...so much STUFF in there!!!
Indeed there is. A bit overwhelming when you first see it.
Thank you Stig for your explanation of grounding an aircraft. While it is inconvenient, it help to know and be reminded that is always for a good reason. Love your adventures Stig!
Thank you so much Jon
Yo, i gotta tell you something... it is rare that i find a channel like this, one where i can spend hours and hours and never get bored, one that is fun for pilots and non pilots. I LOVE IT.
I'm going thru a really bad breakup, from a 4 year relationship and you are keeping me sane, you are keeping sad thoughts out of my mind and are keeping me together.
I appreciate what you do, i love your videos and explanations. You've earned a loyal viewer.
Keep 'em coming with the same love you've been putting into this
I feel you. Hang in there!
Keep your head up, everything is going to be OK and hard days will pass. Do not give up on yourself and focus on the positive. I’m glad these videos are helping you. You are amongst friends within this Aviation community.
@@StigAviation thanks man I’m doing my best. From pilot to tech I gotta tell you, your profession is an overlooked one, but we’d never fly without y’all.
Hang in there bro. The pain will go away and things will get better. Look above for strength. We're pulling for you.
Thank you for your videos Stig ❤
My pleasure!
Love the space X paint scheme as well.. A few months back you walked or drove around a SpaceX plane and on the engine Nacelle the logo of SpaceX was on it but it was invisible unless the light hit it just right.. Loved that much better.
Yup 👍 I remember that. It’s pretty clever how they did that.
I Work in live sound and I find it interesting how aviation equipment is used in out equipment the locking pins found at 37:48 are look very similar to the locking For EV XLC Line Arrays, And countless number of large loud speaker systems use Cargo track for hanging
That’s very interesting
Sir I really appreciate you thank you sir I have really learned a lot by watching your video. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much, I am very happy that you were enjoying it and learning
@@StigAviation Very very proud of you.
Another great video! Thanks for the explanation about the nose gear strut pressure transducer and its importance to the CG positioning and the balance of the aircraft. Besides the video, I would like to mention that I also learn a lot reading this comment section. Too many interesting questions, all of them accompanied with the appropriate answers. Thanks for the attention with your viewers.
It’s my absolute pleasure, I take great pride in trying to talk to everybody and give them the answers they seek. I appreciate you being here and I appreciate you taking your time talking to me.
Thank you for your videos,,,love them!!..I am an abbotlearner of airplanes!!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you being here
Another awesome video. Love the rides to the stands.
Glad you like them Mark. Thank you for watching
You're welcome.
Another great video STIG! Love the Lambo. I was driving by the Buffalo Airport the other day and what do I see at the American gates is the PSA retro livery in from CLT. Those retros look nicer in person. So I ordered one in 400 scale. Just waiting to see the Allegheny retro as I used to fly that airline back in the 80's.
The PSA bird is a nice one. I like it a lot too
Best day on the line is when you can walk around all the aircraft with nothing but a a can opener and a flashlight. Wrenches be damned….love the channel
Even better, just a pen and a flashlight 😅. Cheers 🤙
After one crappy 10 hour Friday shift, coming home to a Stig shift puts me in a great mood!! Time for the weekend and starting it out with my favorite TH-cam channel!! Avgeeeeks for life buddy!!
Thank you for being here Mike, always appreciate you
@@StigAviation thank YOU buddy!
As a technician in training it's amazing to be able to see all the things I was taught used in practice. Especially as my on-field training only starts in about a year so I'm stuck in the clasroom for now.
Learn as much as humanly possible and don’t forget to ask questions. Use these videos as a reference point, it will give you a good visual idea of what you’re gonna be encountering.
@@StigAviation Thanks for the advice!
Awesome! Landing at ORD on AA1564 (738) from LAX and getting alerts on a new Stig Adventure. All checked in at hotel and time to watch! Thanks Stig, as always, and to all of your co-workers for delivering me safely again. Home to DFW tomorrow evening (AA146).
Wishing you a beautiful and safe flight my friend.
Super informative and all the stuff CBT doesn’t teach you. After 20+ years in commercial aviation I’m learning so much from this channel. Great balance for Joe Public to the seasoned airline pilot.
Great job!
Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad I can be of service to the aviation community as well as learn from it myself.
I knew planes like the MD80's or the BAe 146's used control tabs on the elevators. I've seen those on 737s but I never knew what they were, thanks Stig!
The 80s actually have a really interesting trim tab system, look it up when you get a chance the elevator has actually three different type of trim tabs.
When i hear that "GOOOD MORNING EVERYBODY" I know its going to be a good day!
Cheers 🤙
YES! One hour to kill before I have to load my trailer, and it’s STIG TIME! Love it man!
Many thanks 🤙
Too late for coffee, never too late for another great Stig shift!
Thank you being here. Cheers 🤙
Regarding bonding straps, particularly on hinged doors and surfaces. The bonding strap, in those cases, are primarily designed to prevent electrical current from flowing through the bearings and/or bushings. Another excellent vid, Stig. Thank you!
You are absolutely correct, along with creating a conductive environment between moving surfaces.
The "tiger teeth" cover edging is for static electricity dissipation to avoid spark jumps.
Which Tiger teeth are you referring to?
Oh that was so cool, I didn't know they had glow in the dark exit handles 😄
Yup. Just in case all power goes out you can still see the handle
Always a good day when stig uploads
Cheers 🤙
@@StigAviation Btw whats the music u use for ur background music its really calming, and I js wanted to tell u, ur videos make me very calm for some reason, espcially when its cloudy, dont ask lol
@@aviator_anix9468 it’s a audio I get from CapCut. 30 minute audio. I just stuck with it because it was relaxing to me as well.
Great channel.
Thank you sir
I have a question to ask on a 777 There is a switch saying Altn flaps ARM and on the bottom of it the is switch saying RET OFF EXT what do they do?
Well, that’s pretty self-explanatory, alternate flap arm switch, to extend and retract the flaps in alternate mode, the knob at the bottom is the selector, RET standing for retract, EXT standing for extend
Stig, my respects to you is a pleasure watching someone enjoying his work and knowing how to do it properly 👍
Thank you so much for the kind words
Another awesome video ❤🤍💙!! Love the MD-11 & 747.
Glad you enjoyed it
Those blades when they click like that, they sound like a game show wheel.
Wheel of Fortune 😅
Stig thank you so much, i always look forward to your weekly vids, and visiting Cargo is just a dream, i wonder what will be there next week.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you are enjoying the adventure.
I work in Italy as ground instructor for a training centre addressed to helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians. The words Stig spent about the grounded AA A321 are worth an entire day of lesson about flight safety: I would replay that section of this video to my students at every course. Hat tip to you, Stig, and thanks for sharing both your professionalism and the love you feel for your (our) job!
Thank you so much Giovanni. That is an honor for you to do that. I’m confident your students learn well from you.
I look forward to watching a Stig Shift all week long! Keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you!
So far a great video I am an A&P sort of forced retirement. It is fine. I enjoyed working on these planes. This video pop up in my videos and I like it and I just subscribed to your channel.
It’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for watching.
That BA A350-1000 at the end, such a beautiful aircraft. Really like the A350.
Me too. 350 is gorgeous
Absolutely great and informative video as usual Stig - keep them coming :)
Thank you Andrew
Getting outta amt school, and every time i see a stig video it preps me better for whats to come and helps me push to get my A&P sooner
You’re gonna do great Josh. I believe in you.
Stig! Best part of my week.
Cheers 🤙
Thanks for the show, a pleasure to watch as always 😊❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
Where can I get a copy of the SSM?? [STIG Service Manual).. LOL.. Keep up the GREAT work good sir! Still need to get you out here to see some Helicopters!
I would definitely love to see some helicopters and learn more about them. Thank you so much Ryan. It’s always a pleasure to have you here
Loved the cargo selection this week! Awesome shift Stig 😎🤙!!
Glad you liked it!!
Coming home from a flight lesson and seeing a new stig shift, life is good
Hope you enjoyed it
Man, when I get out into the field I pray that I get to work under someone like you with your passion, sense of humor and overall just great vibes :D thanks again, really appreciate these vids!
I really do hope you get to work with good and positive people. I wish you nothing but the best. But remember one thing, it’s your positivity in your work ethic that’s going to make you feel happy about what you do.
Wow Kalitta Air is still in business. Nice job brake rider.
Connie Kalitta runs a very successful business. They have been around a long time.
Hey Stig! Thank you for another great video! As cabin crew for a major Canadian airline, super grateful for my AMEs, I know cabin snags are never your favourite to deal with ....
I am very happy you enjoyed it Sara. Thank you so much for all your hard work as well.
another week, another Stig shift, my fav part of my week :D
Cheers. Thank you for watching
Love the brake rider pov. Im into that kind of stuff in aviation.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
The Lambo is in town for Monterey car week on Aug 15. They do diablo restomods
It’s definitely a beautiful car.
Loved it...thanks. Just to say thanks to you I knew the answer to a question that I was asked a week ago. What was a Virgin Atlantic craft doing being towed into a BA hanger for? I said it was possibly due to it requiring maintenance and Virgin pay for it. You are a mine of information...brilliant
I’m very happy that the videos are helpful to you.
That fedex takeoff at 33:50… Glad you captured that!!
She was a beauty
Question Pregunta que aeropuerto ex what airport like washing you're channel you explaine everything the way it is my friend God bless yourself!!!!
Thank you very much Julio
Just 3-4 more weeks to go after my AMMT ( Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Trainee ) before moving to Line Maintenance! Oh it’s a TGIF day and blessed to see Stig on duty service
You’re almost there my friend, keep it up
Hey stig, ive watched almost every stig shift twice now. They're great, keep up the fantastic content.
Thank you so much Joel
Brings back memories. Those CFM56 engines sure do use a lot more oil than the v2500.
They definitely drink that oil.
I love this channel ...Stig is such a nice guy who loves what he is doing
Many thanks for the kind words John.
Love your videos!! High energy and good vibes!! 🛫 ✈️🛬
Thanks so much!!
I got to fly on N194UW several years ago and immediately noticed the chevrons which were pretty unique for a CFM56 engine. Great to see it from the cockpit!
That’s a very special engine, we don’t have very many of those models.
This right here. This is why I fly American. Stig will always keep our families safe over pissing pilots / customers / bosses off. American is lucky to have you. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words
Currently in powerplant classes , this is VERY helpful everything we went thru safety wise everything was said . Big thumbs up ! Keep the good videos
Glad it was helpful! Keep up the good studies
we are so lucky to have you Stig!!!!! thank you for your hard work and to keep people safe!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
It’s my pleasure. Thank you for watching
Nose gear pressure transducer info was great! I now have a system picture in my mind when glancing at the green trim band before takeoff. 👍
@@InvertedMike I’m glad I was able to explain it properly. Thank you
Love your videos man. That MD-11 takeoff was absolutely gorgeous.
And speaking of weird requests, could you include shots of 757s and 767s if you get the opportunity to do so? Here in Germany, we're down to 8 757s (to be phased out next year), and our last PAX 767 was retired earlier this year. So while to an American, those are probably still common types, across the pond they are becoming pretty rare (at least without freighter conversations).
I’ll try to get some 757 767 footage for you
@@StigAviation Thank you, Sir.
It's its a MD11... Man I wish they still had Pax variants still in service.
It’s a beautiful aircraft
Judging by the Stuttgart licence plates, that they are both turbo variants and the fact they are being air freighted (not shipped)... I bet those Porsches are owned by Porsche GmbH themselves! I wonder if they were in Cali for filming?
They might have been here for filming, or the Monterey car show event
i cant believe how clean these wheel wells are :o
Some are not as clean. 😅
As usual, the best way to end my week, watching Stig Shift. I wonder why they still use old fashioned bulbs and not LEDs, when you changed the drive generator bulb.
Because the aircraft is such a old technology, it’s not worth upgrading it anymore for a simple lightbulb. And it’s more cost-effective, those lightbulbs are cheap and they last a long time.
That glowing handle at the end and A350-1000 takeoff was very pretty ending💪🏻👏🏻🖖🏻
Glad you enjoyed it sir
@@StigAviation I will always be here, like your another shadow. :) While watching your videos, I feel peace in my mind and for that approx. 1hr, I forgot all my daily tasks and life responsibilities :)🤙🏻🤙🏻🫡
Always a great Stig to video .....Thanks great work by a Pro A&P ....Stay well. ....AECU
Thank you Allan
No kidding, (the balance tabs) I always thought they were trim tabs... (coming from smaller planes here) You taught me something new and cool. Where are the trim tabs, or are they not implemented like they are on small birds?
The trim function is the whole horizontal stabilizer itself or the flight control surface of the aileron.
Hy Stig. Love the content, been binging since last week lol. Looking to go to A&P school next year and your content has given me an idea on what to expect in this career.
Few questions from my end
1. Is there anyhwere we can download the manuals you use? Would love to do some extra reading on them
2. How do you know its safe to go near an engine after it's been shut down?
3. Do you ever fly with pilots to other stations to do maintenance or are you strictly airport based?
4. What do you usually do on your days off?
As i said, love the content, especially the ones over an hour long. And pls keep doing what you're doing, remaining positive and being an overall inspiration. God bless Stig and see ya in the next one🤙🏽
There is nowhere where you can get these manuals unless you buy them from the manufacturer. I made a whole video talking about how close you can get to an engine and how long to wait to approach it, check it out when you have a chance. I am strictly airport based, but we do get a chance to go to field trips to outstations for auto service aircraft. Usually on my days off I am creating these videos for you and taking care of normal ordinary life activities.
Thanks for more one awesome video, Stig! Always making my weekend! Unfortunately here in Brazil, we had an accident in this day (10/08), it was a ATR.
I did hear about that accident, it was very sad
yo, seeing the stick shaker was soooooo cool. I'm so glad I subscribed to you almost a year ago.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here.
Stig whuuuuttt up bro??? I'm a pilot I grew up in Riverside and now live in Florida love the videos man !!! I miss Cali sometimes I've been going to L. A. X since 1960, s my dad flew for piper aircraft back in the day
Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. LAX back in the 60s was probably a fun place to be, but that’s beyond my time.
STIG posted!!! Now I can learn more to improve my knowledge and also try and school my brother in understanding or aircrafts of this size!!!
I’m glad you’re enjoying it and learning
please do more videos on blocker door from various angles and the v blades! awesome video!
I will if get the opportunity in the future
Ye ha. I know this. The windshield wiper. It was likely due to a brief voltage dip or transient in the electrical system. When you start the APU, Generator the aircraft's electrical system experiences a momentary fluctuation as the APU generator comes online. This can cause a ( hiccup or ghost ) in the system. Most might be freaked out about this. But it’s actually normal. It’s a an issue if it keeps doing it or other strange things happen.
I believe you’re correct, also the fact that the power is on the same bus tie