I remember my first pushback 7 years ago, it was also an a320. Since then I push just about every airliner and a few interesting ones like the Illyushin 96 and the Antonov 124. The biggest was the 747-8. Now I tow these things around. great work.
@@StickNclutch depends on where you are. In some places like Amsterdam and Frankfurt, there is a push back crew that only does this. In most places, the lead hand on the ground crew is responsible to push back
Nice work sir. I've done this hundreds of times. I was taught to picture everyone on board with a cup of coffee in hand. Slow and smooth, and remember the flight attendants are still up and moving about the cabin. Equally important is the communication with the flight deck. I always established communication by saying, "Good morning, (afternoon, evening) flight deck". Then wait for a response. Or you can simply say, "Flight deck, ramp". You say who you are calling, and who you are. Standard protocol in aviation. All the best to you! Mark
Loved this video. I'm an old-timer and I used to push back MD-80s, 727s, 767s, and even L-1011s. I also power-backed MD-80s back when it was still done (allowed?).
As a catering truck driver at my airport, I always love to watch the ramp operations while waiting for my next aircraft to arrive. Fantastic job on your first push!
Catering truck drivers also need to be carefully trained. Way back in the early sixties a catering truck ran into the wing of my aunt's plane at SFO. Major screw up. I think they had to find another jet.
I used to be a ramp manager for FedEx at YYC - pushed 757' 767's A300's and A310's all at night. Best job I ever had. You did a great job here man - you made a challenging job look easy... those of you watching who have never done something like this, take it from me - it isn't.
Man I miss doing that. I'm sitting here smiling and reminiscing on the good times lol. Funny story: When I heard the engines start I remembered the time that I was pushing and the captain started both engines after an air start while I was still pushing and in a turn. His thrust was too much for my old pushback and I did not have enough power to continue the push, even while flooring the pedal😂. When I took my foot off the gas we started rolling backwards 😂
I remember watching the flight deck crew spotting helicopters on the USS Iwo Jima back in the 80's. You have a lot of responsibility but a hell of a lot more room.
Congrats bud! I've been pushing for 4 years, you'll love every single one of them!! Wait until you start towing and brake riding (inside the flight deck!). Also Deicing is a ton of fun!!! Keep at it Blu!
Except the ones where you have to sit in a pushback tractor with no heat, at night, ice and snow on the ramp, wind chill of 25 below, and a line of other aircraft on the taxiway preventing you from moving. Otherwise, yes you'll love every one of them! : ) (MSP)
Great job. "Back in the day," (was a USAF Retired Avionics person, who was now working civil service.) I worked on the C-141B's. Four engine jet. We had to additionally train to do the push backs, refuel, etc. My first push back was out of a "Wash Rack" building, maneuvering between two lines of parked C141's. Was scary. It is a difficult task - it requires some good training. Once, I backed a C141 into a maintenance hangar, and was right on the center line! Couldn't do that again. :-) Good job my friend.
the graphics are next level.. i swear to god i thought you were uploading stream of you playing a game where you are "an aircraft pushback tug driver" before i clicked the video
I used to work as a ramp agent for Unifi out of RDM, I remember doing my first solo pushback on a E-175… definitely very stressful but also very satisfying and rewarding once your disconnected and clear. Doing ramp work is one of the most chill jobs I’ve ever done and I miss working out on the ramp every day lol.
NICE! I'm a ramp agent for Delta at BOS. I tried that once and was like: "not for me" LOL. I mostly do break riding now but I've been away due to Military Service. Good luck out there bro and stay safe.
AWESOME JOB!!! I USED TO DO THIS BACK IN 1999 AND 2000. I PUSHED BACK 747'S, MD11'S, MD90'S, 757'S, L1011'S, A310'S. I WORKED FOR SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT.
Fantastic, well done! Really enjoyed this video since I'm an aviation buff, but what really moved me was your excitement and enthusiasm. Keep up the good work and best of luck!
Before I pushed my first one back some 40 -odd years ago, I'd practice by hooking up the tongue of a baggage cart to the front of the pushback tractor.. Looked a little silly, but it helped me get the hang of things really quickly...
I remember working Delta as an Aircraft Load Agent. the first plane I ever pushed was a MD-88. Then I pushed out a 777-300ER and then 747 from the corner gate. It is such an amazing feeling. I have worked with Delta's entire fleet except for their new model airplanes. Some days I tell myself just come on back. I had the time of my life during 5 years with them.
Wow. I never thought how exhilaratingly horrifying this job can be. Pushing back 100mil worth of bird, and with that level of precision. Huge props and deep deep respect. Congrats.
Nighttime on the flight line, awesome job. Brings back fond memories of my first aircraft move 41 years ago, a Cessna 402 with a Jeep. Later I moved hornets and tomcats around like a ballet dancer with a TA-75.
I use to do this back in the 80s working my way through college at Dulles International outside of DC. We would start up the planes APU early in the morning and get the heat going in winter. We would pushback Delta, Continental, Apple Air (when they were in business) all with almost no training. They would show us how to do it a couple of times and then you were considered qualified. One of the best jobs I had... lot of fun, but the pay wasn't so great. Good times.
swing shift in the USAF on the flightline was the best. I learned towing F-16's and learned how to back them up rather than push, I preferred backing. Once you learn it you can put a plane exactly where you want it.
Congrats on your first pushback! I see you've got the LatinVFR Jetway Pro installed! The bell when the jetway retracts! LOL... and the FBW A32NX sounds are great! 😎
I really like that saying! “Give up, give in or give it all you got!” Another I like: “Lead, follow or get the heck out of the way!” Keep safe! Keep moving forward!
Gongrats bro!!!Good job!! Nailed it!! Goold ole IAH... I grew up in BTR and my first push was a Continental 727-200 at the age of 18.. I'm 55 now. Loooong since retired now though... But my fondest memories were doing Powerbacks on the DC-9's & 727s... Ask one of the older timers there about powerbacks.. nothing like getting a face full of jet blast, dirt and small pebbles during a powerback.. ALWAYS keep your head on a swivel and maintain situational awareness out there on the ramp and you'll go far... Good luck man.. Looking forward to seeing more push vid's!!!
Airports are like their own city that stays moving around the clock. I would love to see the maintenance crews, the food service people, the folks a the check in counter (now THAT COULD BE INTERESTING), the cops, airplane repair, de icers, tsa…I would love to see it all!
Nice! Back in the 90s I was a ramp rat for Evergreen airlines contracted to UPS. I would run the main deck loader and push back the 747 in Portland. 2am-7am.
I used to push A320 & 737s in NZ… I was very nervous doing my first solo after getting signed off, but there’s no better feeling after doing your first solo night push. Congrats!…Our Tug had a cab with very little heating so in winter you’d be doing one handed pushes whilst trying to clear the windscreen of fog 😂…All in a days work for us Rampies…keep up the good work brother. 💪🏻
I once took a flight and, on push back, there was a sudden and very strong jolt with the nose of the plane bouncing up and down, followed by a couple more jolts. It was strong enough to nearly throw me out of my seat were it not for my seat belt. We sat there, just out of the gate, as the airplane would not budge. The jolts ocurred just as the tug was beginning to turn the plane. The captain told us there was a problem with the tow bar. After a few minutes they tried to continue with pushback but, same thing, we felt a big jolt and bounced up and down, but the airplane was stuck. After about 30 mins, another try and this time things went smoothly and we continued with the flight. That was one time I was so worried the the landing gear may have been damaged and would collapse while the plane accelerated down the runway on take of or on touch down. And since then, I’ve been wondering what caused the problem.
That was a smooth pushback. Speed is not important, it’s a smooth start and stop that really count. Cabin crew regularly fall because of rough push-backs. What it did notice was that one possible safety item was not included in your procedure. That was not chocking the nose wheel whilst disconnecting. Occasionally pilots do not (correctly) set their parking brakes at the end of the pushback (ermm. Been there, seen it, bought the shirt) when asked. My own preference was to be pushed by tow barless (TBL) tugs. Less people, less messing about = improved safety and you have more control over the aircraft. You’ll find that out when you bust your first sheer pin. Things get unpleasant very quickly. Also, how kind of your employer to give you an open cab.
When I was in the Navy one of my many jobs was to stack the hanger with Jet fighters wing tip to wing tip. That was just a tad more challenging than pushing a plane back.
Just curious. Are you an aviation mechanic? I worked at an airport part time while in college and the aviation mechanics pushed back planes. Only mechanics touched the Hough. On rare occasions if a ramp worker was close and no other aviation mechanics were around, they would ask for help to hook up the tow bar to the Hough. The second mechanic did pushback and the crew chief was on the interphone with the pilot, and the other mechanics were wing walkers. My congratulations if you are an aviation mechanic. Lots of employment opportunities. Nice video by the way.
worked at a major FBO towed and fueled many jets, G-4s, global 5000, fueled and parked 737s, fueled the AN-124. fueled airliners for our local repair facility. A-320 etc. put a lot of aircraft in and out of the hangars as the customers required.
Awesome stuff man!! My first pushback was with the crj700 and I’ve learned over time that the bigger or higher sitting the plane is, the easier it makes it
Love it Blu… folk don’t realise how much concentration this takes.. not just to get the aircraft straight after you start the turn but to not cause any damage to nose gear by over turning.. well done dude and best of luck with the job.
@@BluGames keep the dream and one day it will be the push back driver signalling to you “your clear” :) have a great time with the rampies as they will have your back for life
Well done. Nice and smooth, from someone who's done hundreds of these. Everything from 737's and baby buses to the big boys. You'll find that the bigger they are, the easier they are to push. Just don't let your wing walkers get out of your sight.
Great job my man! I live about 8 miles from DFW international and that is one busy airport, love to watch all the planes going in and out of there. Great to see some of the ground work going on to get those magnificent machines flying!!👍🏼
@@BluGames I thought that was the taxiway Centreline out to the left but it was unlit. Why did the aircraft commander not want the aircraft in a position where it would taxi away with its wing tips equidistant from the ramp area?
Is it weird that I immediately recognized Terminal A at IAH? I remember when I was a ramper there for Menzies on Air Canada. Now I'm an airline Captain. Crazy how things connect. Keep doing you and dream big!
Dit that for 5 years in EFHK with Douglas and Kalmar pushback/towing tracktors. Bigger the plane-easier it is. With big plane you can see under it´s belly better.
Awsome video to the point no nonsense . Maybe you should do another video with voice over explaining what exactly you are doing and operational part and what’s your responsibity doing push back so viewers can understand that it’s not as easy as seems in video . Would love to hear what you are experiencing and what exactly you are suppose to do like do’s and don’t while pushing back Great work
You're the captain during pushback. You should address the cockpit crew as their captain. "Ladies and Gentleman we will be traveling backwards at a speed of 4 mph.........."
Nicely done! Looks similar to backing up a set of double trailers. I'm curious as to what part of the airline transportation industry you started with, in order to reach where you are now?
After seeing this from a different perspective, ie actually doing the pushing, I have even more admiration for you guys! Funny side note, when I was in high school, I wanted to do the same thing, but wasn't encouraged because I was a girl (: Now, in my 70's, I still watch all the push backs I can find. Never have seen one like this, in the actual seat, so I'm in my glory😊
@@BluGames I know that since I see so many on my videos, but we're talking early 60's when girls were pushed towards nursing, teaching, secretarial...tame stuff, lol. I'm not saying that no girls ever broke the gender barrier, but they were few and far between, with parents that encouraged them to do things that they wanted. Wish my parents had been a little more like that :)
@@BluGames with a bigger aircraft you can see the rear wheels and all you need is a slight turn and the aircraft will simply curve round then it’s a case of just putting it on the centre line
Great video. Reminds me of my younger days when I did that kind of work. I occasionally pushed the Airbus A300s and the Boeing 747s back in the day. Keep up the good videos. Stay safe and cool runnings everyone. 😎😁
I played a ton of American Truck Simulator while living in China and now I'm a truck driver. Now I play a ton of flight sims and I need to get to the airport!
Dude!!!!! 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾 Giving you a virtual fist bump. That was super cool. So much to see, ill have to watch it several times. What surprised me the most, is that you honked lol. You never hear it from inside the plane. What was it like to talk to the pilots??
I remember my first pushback 7 years ago, it was also an a320. Since then I push just about every airliner and a few interesting ones like the Illyushin 96 and the Antonov 124. The biggest was the 747-8. Now I tow these things around. great work.
Thats so cool
Very cool.Its awesome to hear about the different careers in aviation as they're all interesting.Nice video btw blue, keep it up
How much is the pay to have this job?
@@StickNclutch depends on where you are. In some places like Amsterdam and Frankfurt, there is a push back crew that only does this. In most places, the lead hand on the ground crew is responsible to push back
How does one become certified to do this?
Nice work sir. I've done this hundreds of times. I was taught to picture everyone on board with a cup of coffee in hand. Slow and smooth, and remember the flight attendants are still up and moving about the cabin. Equally important is the communication with the flight deck. I always established communication by saying, "Good morning, (afternoon, evening) flight deck". Then wait for a response. Or you can simply say, "Flight deck, ramp". You say who you are calling, and who you are. Standard protocol in aviation.
All the best to you! Mark
Thanks for sharing. That's cool. We never get to know what's really going on.
I like that coffee part. And yes i agree
Love it, congrats!!!!! Would love to see more of this type of content.
Thanks bro workin on it
Noice
Would love to see it with hookup and all the technical stuff.
Loved this video. I'm an old-timer and I used to push back MD-80s, 727s, 767s, and even L-1011s. I also power-backed MD-80s back when it was still done (allowed?).
There are need a number of videos on TH-cam that nicely cover the subject of push-back. It’s kind of a sub-genre of air flight interest channels 👍
As a catering truck driver at my airport, I always love to watch the ramp operations while waiting for my next aircraft to arrive. Fantastic job on your first push!
Catering truck drivers also need to be carefully trained. Way back in the early sixties a catering truck ran into the wing of my aunt's plane at SFO. Major screw up. I think they had to find another jet.
It is great to see the work put in by the ground crew! They deserve so much more respect than what they receive!
Its truly a team effort. Reminds me of a sports team
More money too...
I hate the ground crew.
😆
@@BluGames What’s that thing yellow called at the front of the Pushback tug
@KevinLyons-gn7eu tow bar
Glad to see you're excited about your work! A person can go a long way in this life on a smile and a positive attitude.
I used to be a ramp manager for FedEx at YYC - pushed 757' 767's A300's and A310's all at night. Best job I ever had. You did a great job here man - you made a challenging job look easy... those of you watching who have never done something like this, take it from me - it isn't.
Just what I’ve been waiting for. Beautiful video! Hope you’re enjoying the job.
thank you so much and yea i love it!
Man I miss doing that. I'm sitting here smiling and reminiscing on the good times lol. Funny story: When I heard the engines start I remembered the time that I was pushing and the captain started both engines after an air start while I was still pushing and in a turn. His thrust was too much for my old pushback and I did not have enough power to continue the push, even while flooring the pedal😂. When I took my foot off the gas we started rolling backwards 😂
I remember watching the flight deck crew spotting helicopters on the USS Iwo Jima back in the 80's. You have a lot of responsibility but a hell of a lot more room.
Good on you Blu, did some of that for work experience a few years back, great fun! Keep it up
Very cool man. Yea it is
Congrats bud! I've been pushing for 4 years, you'll love every single one of them!! Wait until you start towing and brake riding (inside the flight deck!). Also Deicing is a ton of fun!!! Keep at it Blu!
I would love to brake ride
Except the ones where you have to sit in a pushback tractor with no heat, at night, ice and snow on the ramp, wind chill of 25 below, and a line of other aircraft on the taxiway preventing you from moving. Otherwise, yes you'll love every one of them! : ) (MSP)
Keep up the good work, young man. That has to be a tough job with weather and all and it warms my heart to see you advancing and working hard!
Great job. "Back in the day," (was a USAF Retired Avionics person, who was now working civil service.) I worked on the C-141B's. Four engine jet. We had to additionally train to do the push backs, refuel, etc. My first push back was out of a "Wash Rack" building, maneuvering between two lines of parked C141's. Was scary. It is a difficult task - it requires some good training. Once, I backed a C141 into a maintenance hangar, and was right on the center line! Couldn't do that again. :-) Good job my friend.
the graphics are next level..
i swear to god i thought you were uploading stream of you playing a game where you are "an aircraft pushback tug driver" before i clicked the video
Haha
True
I used to work as a ramp agent for Unifi out of RDM, I remember doing my first solo pushback on a E-175… definitely very stressful but also very satisfying and rewarding once your disconnected and clear. Doing ramp work is one of the most chill jobs I’ve ever done and I miss working out on the ramp every day lol.
Yea it is satisfying.
NICE! I'm a ramp agent for Delta at BOS. I tried that once and was like: "not for me" LOL. I mostly do break riding now but I've been away due to Military Service. Good luck out there bro and stay safe.
Haha. I would love to brake ride.
AWESOME JOB!!! I USED TO DO THIS BACK IN 1999 AND 2000. I PUSHED BACK 747'S, MD11'S, MD90'S, 757'S, L1011'S, A310'S. I WORKED FOR SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT.
Wow thats really cool
Fantastic, well done! Really enjoyed this video since I'm an aviation buff, but what really moved me was your excitement and enthusiasm. Keep up the good work and best of luck!
Thanks so much for stopping by and yea i love this stuff
Games are getting better and better 😁 Very nice video! Congratulations for the job !
Thank you
Congratulations young man! I'm a novice plane spotter and have great respect for all the work done by you guys on the landing strips.
Before I pushed my first one back some 40 -odd years ago, I'd practice by hooking up the tongue of a baggage cart to the front of the pushback tractor.. Looked a little silly, but it helped me get the hang of things really quickly...
I remember working Delta as an Aircraft Load Agent. the first plane I ever pushed was a MD-88. Then I pushed out a 777-300ER and then 747 from the corner gate. It is such an amazing feeling. I have worked with Delta's entire fleet except for their new model airplanes. Some days I tell myself just come on back. I had the time of my life during 5 years with them.
Wow. I never thought how exhilaratingly horrifying this job can be. Pushing back 100mil worth of bird, and with that level of precision. Huge props and deep deep respect. Congrats.
Thanks so much Tim
Nighttime on the flight line, awesome job. Brings back fond memories of my first aircraft move 41 years ago, a Cessna 402 with a Jeep. Later I moved hornets and tomcats around like a ballet dancer with a TA-75.
Bruh thats freakin amazing
I use to do this back in the 80s working my way through college at Dulles International outside of DC. We would start up the planes APU early in the morning and get the heat going in winter. We would pushback Delta, Continental, Apple Air (when they were in business) all with almost no training. They would show us how to do it a couple of times and then you were considered qualified. One of the best jobs I had... lot of fun, but the pay wasn't so great. Good times.
swing shift in the USAF on the flightline was the best. I learned towing F-16's and learned how to back them up rather than push, I preferred backing. Once you learn it you can put a plane exactly where you want it.
how can i get that job? lol
Congrats on your first pushback! I see you've got the LatinVFR Jetway Pro installed! The bell when the jetway retracts! LOL... and the FBW A32NX sounds are great! 😎
Hahahaha yea man and an extremely expensive graphics card
I really like that saying!
“Give up, give in or give it all you got!”
Another I like: “Lead, follow or get the heck out of the way!”
Keep safe!
Keep moving forward!
I remember pushing back B777and MD-11 at Hartsfield years ago, you feel like a rockstar because all eyes are on you from the window. Good job Bro
Gongrats bro!!!Good job!! Nailed it!! Goold ole IAH... I grew up in BTR and my first push was a Continental 727-200 at the age of 18.. I'm 55 now. Loooong since retired now though... But my fondest memories were doing Powerbacks on the DC-9's & 727s... Ask one of the older timers there about powerbacks.. nothing like getting a face full of jet blast, dirt and small pebbles during a powerback.. ALWAYS keep your head on a swivel and maintain situational awareness out there on the ramp and you'll go far... Good luck man.. Looking forward to seeing more push vid's!!!
Airports are like their own city that stays moving around the clock. I would love to see the maintenance crews, the food service people, the folks a the check in counter (now THAT COULD BE INTERESTING), the cops, airplane repair, de icers, tsa…I would love to see it all!
Nice! Back in the 90s I was a ramp rat for Evergreen airlines contracted to UPS. I would run the main deck loader and push back the 747 in Portland. 2am-7am.
Looks like you did a great job! Happy for you.
Workin on gettin better
Nice driving skills! Keep giving all you got!
Thanks i will
I used to push A320 & 737s in NZ… I was very nervous doing my first solo after getting signed off, but there’s no better feeling after doing your first solo night push. Congrats!…Our Tug had a cab with very little heating so in winter you’d be doing one handed pushes whilst trying to clear the windscreen of fog 😂…All in a days work for us Rampies…keep up the good work brother. 💪🏻
Oh jeeez that had to be cold. Ours is not cover so we are open to all types of weather lol
I love planes. Being an airline pilot was always my childhood dream but I ended up in a completely different profession.
Its never too late to get your wings..
Super cool. Love hearing those engines spool up. Never gets boring
NEVER gets old. Sounds much better in person
@@BluGames especially sat right next to them like that lol
I once took a flight and, on push back, there was a sudden and very strong jolt with the nose of the plane bouncing up and down, followed by a couple more jolts. It was strong enough to nearly throw me out of my seat were it not for my seat belt. We sat there, just out of the gate, as the airplane would not budge. The jolts ocurred just as the tug was beginning to turn the plane. The captain told us there was a problem with the tow bar. After a few minutes they tried to continue with pushback but, same thing, we felt a big jolt and bounced up and down, but the airplane was stuck. After about 30 mins, another try and this time things went smoothly and we continued with the flight.
That was one time I was so worried the the landing gear may have been damaged and would collapse while the plane accelerated down the runway on take of or on touch down. And since then, I’ve been wondering what caused the problem.
Hmm.. i wonder what the issue was
That was a smooth pushback. Speed is not important, it’s a smooth start and stop that really count. Cabin crew regularly fall because of rough push-backs. What it did notice was that one possible safety item was not included in your procedure. That was not chocking the nose wheel whilst disconnecting. Occasionally pilots do not (correctly) set their parking brakes at the end of the pushback (ermm. Been there, seen it, bought the shirt) when asked. My own preference was to be pushed by tow barless (TBL) tugs. Less people, less messing about = improved safety and you have more control over the aircraft. You’ll find that out when you bust your first sheer pin. Things get unpleasant very quickly. Also, how kind of your employer to give you an open cab.
When I was in the Navy one of my many jobs was to stack the hanger with Jet fighters wing tip to wing tip. That was just a tad more challenging than pushing a plane back.
Thanks!
Just curious. Are you an aviation mechanic? I worked at an airport part time while in college and the aviation mechanics pushed back planes. Only mechanics touched the Hough. On rare occasions if a ramp worker was close and no other aviation mechanics were around, they would ask for help to hook up the tow bar to the Hough. The second mechanic did pushback and the crew chief was on the interphone with the pilot, and the other mechanics were wing walkers. My congratulations if you are an aviation mechanic. Lots of employment opportunities. Nice video by the way.
here's to many more pushbacks! congrats man 🙌
Thanks bro
worked at a major FBO towed and fueled many jets, G-4s, global 5000, fueled and parked 737s, fueled the AN-124. fueled airliners for our local repair facility. A-320 etc. put a lot of aircraft in and out of the hangars as the customers required.
Very cool. Where at?
Awesome stuff man!! My first pushback was with the crj700 and I’ve learned over time that the bigger or higher sitting the plane is, the easier it makes it
The crj 200s were the worst since they were so sensitive 😂
Love it Blu… folk don’t realise how much concentration this takes.. not just to get the aircraft straight after you start the turn but to not cause any damage to nose gear by over turning.. well done dude and best of luck with the job.
Thank you so much
@@BluGames keep the dream and one day it will be the push back driver signalling to you “your clear” :) have a great time with the rampies as they will have your back for life
Livin the dream! Love to see it!
its like a dream for sure!
Well done. Nice and smooth, from someone who's done hundreds of these. Everything from 737's and baby buses to the big boys. You'll find that the bigger they are, the easier they are to push. Just don't let your wing walkers get out of your sight.
Cool looking forward to pushing / towing other stuff too
Great job my man! I live about 8 miles from DFW international and that is one busy airport, love to watch all the planes going in and out of there. Great to see some of the ground work going on to get those magnificent machines flying!!👍🏼
Oh yea love it
Excellent push keeping it on that yellow line. Keep moving forward and upward… in the climb
Thank you thank you, they actually didnt want it on the line this time
@@BluGames I thought that was the taxiway Centreline out to the left but it was unlit. Why did the aircraft commander not want the aircraft in a position where it would taxi away with its wing tips equidistant from the ramp area?
So glad to see you be an official pushback tug driver! Wish you the best with the job!
Thank you
I was in the Air Force for 22 years and worked around aircraft the entire time. Good luck.
Sounds pretty dope
Is it weird that I immediately recognized Terminal A at IAH? I remember when I was a ramper there for Menzies on Air Canada. Now I'm an airline Captain. Crazy how things connect. Keep doing you and dream big!
Wow from ramper to captain thats amazing
Punctuation, Blu. Please.
First vid I've ever seen on pushbacks. Cool stuff, congrats on getting certified!
Dit that for 5 years in EFHK with Douglas and Kalmar pushback/towing tracktors. Bigger the plane-easier it is. With big plane you can see under it´s belly better.
Awsome video to the point no nonsense .
Maybe you should do another video with voice over explaining what exactly you are doing and operational part and what’s your responsibity doing push back so viewers can understand that it’s not as easy as seems in video . Would love to hear what you are experiencing and what exactly you are suppose to do like do’s and don’t while pushing back
Great work
Super cool man, I think I first caught your vids awhile ago on the PE discord. So rad to see you on the ramp IRL!
Heyyyy so cool. If i didnt say it before. Welcome to the channel and thank you
(Turns landing gear lights on) "Sorry!! Wrong switch during pre-flight check!" lmao
Lol
What airport and what airline? Is it Frontier?
Yes at KIAH
@@BluGames awesome
My first pushback was a 757-300. Now i supertug everything from a CRJ200 to a 777-300 around the airport
Very dope. I wanna push other planes also in the future
Glad to see you’re enjoying the job.
Yea i am
Good job! So many people make aviation go. Thanks for the vid. Ground ops makes the world go round.
This is so cool!! from infinite flight mobile to this wow!
Yea we come a long way huh
Very cool video! Congrats on getting the pushback rating!
Appreciate it
Saw you on 320 Sim Pilot's stream on Tuesday so decided to give you a follow. First vid of yours that I've come across. Keep it up!
Hey man thanks so much and 320 sim pilot seems like a great guy i been watching him for a while
do you have to be a senior baggers to bid for the pushback job?
Not at this company. But others you may have to
I used to push F9 at BNA. I'm glad you got video. Smooth push, Blu!
Oh sweet!
You're the captain during pushback. You should address the cockpit crew as their captain. "Ladies and Gentleman we will be traveling backwards at a speed of 4 mph.........."
Nicely done! Looks similar to backing up a set of double trailers. I'm curious as to what part of the airline transportation industry you started with, in order to reach where you are now?
i started here with NO previous experience. Learned everything on the job
Does the tug communicate with air traffic control of=r directly with the pilots
With the pilots during pushback
After seeing this from a different perspective, ie actually doing the pushing, I have even more admiration for you guys! Funny side note, when I was in high school, I wanted to do the same thing, but wasn't encouraged because I was a girl (: Now, in my 70's, I still watch all the push backs I can find. Never have seen one like this, in the actual seat, so I'm in my glory😊
There alot of ladies working down here on the ramp and in all positions including pushing
@@BluGames I know that since I see so many on my videos, but we're talking early 60's when girls were pushed towards nursing, teaching, secretarial...tame stuff, lol. I'm not saying that no girls ever broke the gender barrier, but they were few and far between, with parents that encouraged them to do things that they wanted. Wish my parents had been a little more like that :)
What a great video! You see this from a distance all the time but to be onboard the tug is a real treat. I hit subscribe 😁
Thanks so much Julia glad you enjoyed it
A gates! Many memories of working the ramp at DFW, DAL, AVL, IAD, ICT, and IAH. Stay safe.
idk if you're okay with saying this but what airport is that?
Kiah. I aint got nothing to hide
@@BluGames cool thanks bro! God bless.
Blu on the job! Awesome to see!
Thanks man
@@BluGames My pleasure! It was a really cool perspective.
Brings back memories…I found that the bigger the plane the easier to push back.
Thats what i hear
@@BluGames with a bigger aircraft you can see the rear wheels and all you need is a slight turn and the aircraft will simply curve round then it’s a case of just putting it on the centre line
Imagine the scene if blu pushes back v1.
Btw congrats looks like a fun job wish you the best
I would love that
Great job Man. Enjoy the journey and keep us in the loop.
Will do
Ahh Thunder the Bison , great push ! Greetings from RSW , I just started to push as well and it’s been so much fun!! Wish you the best man!
Night work is special. Particularly at airports! Thanks for sharing this occasion.
Glad you having fun. My wife a rano agent and hates it
Lol its not for everyone. But i love it
I cannot comprehend how those little tugs can PUSH those GIGANTIC aircraft !
These tugs are actually heavy duty
@@BluGames What kind of horsepower?
PS what about pushing an A380?
There's a hell of a lot more to it than you'd think! Turning that wheel to counter the aircraft seems pretty hairy. Glad they let you record it buddy.
Yea Thats the hardest part when working with a tow bar
Awesome!!! That's so cool and congratulations bro!
Thanks bro
Great video. Reminds me of my younger days when I did that kind of work. I occasionally pushed the Airbus A300s and the Boeing 747s back in the day.
Keep up the good videos.
Stay safe and cool runnings everyone. 😎😁
More of this content please. Super jelly airplane geek. Thanks for sharing !
Thank you so much! Working on it
We needed a video like this in the sim community, thank you! More pls!
Finally! I have waited almost 70 years to see a pushback from the operators perspective, I can go now
On TH-cam, I get to see things I've never seen before. Thanks and congrats!
Yess youtube has everything! Thanks for stopping by
congrats, we are so proud of you good luck on your job
Sweet I am happy to see this view , great job Blu.
Best view in the ramp bro
I played a ton of American Truck Simulator while living in China and now I'm a truck driver. Now I play a ton of flight sims and I need to get to the airport!
Dude!!!!! 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾 Giving you a virtual fist bump. That was super cool. So much to see, ill have to watch it several times. What surprised me the most, is that you honked lol. You never hear it from inside the plane. What was it like to talk to the pilots??
Most of the pilots are really cool to talk to
Ah, Frontier! Cool - my brother flies for them. Great job, man! 👍
Congrats. A lot of flyers don't even think about the work you do. Oh and it's easier using a tub than pushing by hand!
Can you imagine, push by hand lol sheesh
Great job working airside, hope you have a long and enjoyable career!
Thank you thank you
How do you know when to turn and how much? Is it down to experience or just visualising it?
Both
wow i love this. you get to see a world rarely seen by most. is the orange cable so you can communicate with the flight crew?
Yea its an audio cable
I remember my first push. Was on 938 in DEN. When F9 still had 319’s. Congrats!