Takeoff in a Brand New 737 MAX | Boeing Delivery Flight

Hey all! So excited to share this flight with you in the 737 MAX. No, I didn't get fly this leg. BUT my company was so awesome and let me tag along. I was so excited that on this leg we could get some footage. This leg was operated under Part 91 and not a revenue flight. This allowed us to get this awesome footage in the 737 MAX!
Hope you all enjoy it. Cheers!
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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Headed to the Airport
1:35 The Delivery Center
9:20 Departure BFI
11:30 Views from the Airplane
14: Back in PHX
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[@wcrum600]

I got to pick up a 737-300 with my dad when he was the chief pilot at DAL. It was an adventure of a lifetime. Thank you for sharing.

[@lesterleonard8750]

BigErn, if anyone should be the first one to fly this plane it should be you. Because, I am fan of Southwest Airlines thanks to you. I hope I get a chance to meet you and fly on a flight you are in command of. As a military veteran I happy for you as well, take care

[@jbreezy101]

I agree. He is the perfect ambassador for SWA and please let him record a full flight on a plane

[@louismoraga4397]

I got to meet Big Ern in Dallas Love Field. I am on a video he was recording called PAPA. I come out in the minuet 1:30. One great guy.

[@janaaj1an889]

I've flown in every size of 737 over the years. This one looks incredibly big compared with a -200 or -300.

[@beannosman3855]

@@jbreezy101 Is he not allowed to?

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

@@beannosman3855I don’t think SW permits cockpit filming when they are in flight.

[@yellowdogadventures]

"That new airplane smell" ...... now we know what Ern really does.... flips switches, twists dials, enjoys the view.....

[@WillFibs]

Glad you got to be apart of the experience! I've been watching the channel since the early days and it's been really amazing watching it grow. Thank you Ern for continuing to take us on your trips as always. Hope to be right seat with you some day

[@embigginator]

Thanks so much for sharing the delivery flight with us, Captain Big Ern. My wonderful late wife used to say she loved the smell of a new car because it smelled like a new dolly. I hope you enjoy that new aircraft smell just as much.

[@heinekenczech]

Just awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@stubsound]

Thanks so much. Fantastic video. Happy flying 🙂

[@etrimbleable]

Hello Big Ern My uncle worked for Boeing in Seattle for many years. He's passed but he and my brother used to talk each other's ears off about aviation. They made the rest of us appreciate aviation.. Hi hope Southwest appreciates what an asset you are to them..Thanks for another awesome video. You rock!!!!

[@billnelson3732]

Outstanding! Congrats and thanks for making this content available!

[@jameshubbell6322]

That was so awesome! Thanks for sharing with us and to Southwest for selecting you to join in on this delivery.

[@NathanL76]

Wow!! I’m super stoked for you Ernie. That was so cool to watch. And thank you for sharing that awesome, once in a lifetime event with us. And I want to thank Southwest Airlines for allowing you to share with your fans the great and informative content you provide to us. Thanks again and looking forward to more great videos from you. Fly Southwest!

[@tlo8646]

Man, oh man, was THAT a treat!!! Amazing video and experience offered to an obviously deserving Captain!

[@CharlesJones-rd4jy]

Thanks for taking us along Big Ern.

[@speedbirdavation9832]

As always , fine content, keep smiling mate , keep your head held high , even on the rough days , you deserved that ride for sure, what a beauty ,

[@jamesgreer5116]

I was very much looking forward to this. Great video, amazing inside look.

[@kimwittmershaus]

That's so exciting! I can't even imagine flying a plane never mind in a new one! Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

[@kam_a3216]

Fantastic Vlog Captain - very exciting

[@wnmech6495]

This is one of your best videos. Gives all of your subscribers an opportunity to view the actual flight deck experience. I’ve got buddies that have been up to Boeing for new deliveries and they brag about how great they have been treated.

[@matthewkeenan8698]

Amazing video! Such a cool look into what happens!

[@ritchieb1612]

This was spectacular BigErn, as always a officer & gentleman.

[@maliburockyoaks9042]

Amazing!

[@MrKevinH]

What a great experience. I was excited for this video from the moment I saw the snippet on Southwest's social channels. Thank you for sharing!

[@josephineahelle5094]

Wow Big Ern, Great video!!! What an experience flying a brand new plane. Looking forward to seeing more! Thanks for sharing 😍 ✈

[@GrumpyForester]

I love Seattle; I love Boeing Field with all those new liveried aircraft sitting there waiting to fly (some of them being exotic airlines from faraway places I will never visit). I also loved this video of the delivery flight (always wondered how new aircraft were brought into a fleet) and I can't wait to see your video of you flying the first commercial flight on this new Max. Have a great trip!!

[@welcometomylife6478]

I accompanied my brother who was flying a Kingair 350 to SEA-TAC last April and he pointed out Boeing when we were on final. So glad you were able to be a part of the new delivery! I look forward to more content... LOVE your videos!

[@pravinjeremiadoss9776]

I work for Boeing, and thank you and South west team for being a loyal customer. love the video!

[@sundar999]

A special, heartwarming video from Seattle and Boeing😊 Thanks BigErn!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@privelegec2012]

Absolutely Awesome Big Ern!!!!!!!!!!

[@hallam7743]

That was a great introductory and detailed moments at Boeing airfield in Seattle for the deliveries of both B737 Max aircrafts. You have a great personality and the interior of that B737Max you showed look clean and brand new. I hope you have a great week and I hope you have a safe flight tomorrow afternoon flying this brand new Max aircraft from Phoenix to Texas. The Mount Rainier view was excellent.

[@DEllisMusic]

So awesome!!! What an amazing one of a kind experience. I once had a pretty cool new plane experience commuting home after a trip on frontier. First plane had an issue so they brought in another plane for us that was brand new and had never seen revenue service. I had been chatting with the crew in the gate area and they let me come down with them before boarding which made me the first non-frontier passenger on the plane. Smelled brand new!!! Super neat experience.

[@williamouart4108]

Awesome you were selected!Seen the sneek peak on southwests sight!

[@mattcairns4282]

Awesome video!

[@ecossearthur]

Outstanding ❤ the company video with Boeing.

[@Ahhposition]

Wow! What a treat!

[@user-pb4sb7rp7p]

Thanks so much for sharing Big Ern!! Awesome video of my favorite airline. Taking SWA this Monday from BAL to FLL. Looking forward to seeing you someday on an SWA flight!!

[@theanonymouscat5062]

That was awesome.

[@kjjones8627]

Love your videos Capt. Ern

[@Q1776Q]

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!

[@edwardtorres393]

Amazing content always🙌🔥

[@carolynsteed3649]

Good to see you again & congratulations, LUV SWA👋✈️✈️

[@vinicyusmartins]

Amazing, Ern.

[@davesemak]

Big Ern I’ve been flying Southwest for many years and this is the first delivery flight for me, I track tail numbers and will hope to get a ride on this beauty someday. I enjoy your positive energy always, thank you!!!

[@rgoubin1]

Neat video. Welcome back 🙏

[@DDBrecon]

Congratulations to you and your colleagues

[@Tina2tu]

So awesome! ❤🎉

[@Chris_In_Texas]

Great video sir. Always good to get a new plane! 🤠👍

[@kennethbarnhouse7462]

Seriously, I saw the production video first and was excited to see you in the video taking the keys to the plane. Very cool opportunity for you and thank for sharing this video with us.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

More to come!

[@robertdmoore2592]

Congratulations on your special mission it looked like a lot of fun! About a week ago my son sent that video and I say you and I said "Wait I know that guy!" I'm an A&P and I was sent to Beechcraft in Wichita,Ks to pick up a new Baron for the flight school and you're absolutely right the manufacturers really layout a big spread!

[@captainacq3033]

Hey Ern, thanks for the great content brother. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@1derol]

Thank you for the "Jumpseat Pass" as always. This was a super program!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@census3370]

Inspiring me to want to fly for swa, dream was always alaska, but working for swa the environment is amazing, makes me want to fly for them. great vid ern, hope to run into you!

[@toddhall3720]

Yay for New Plane smell 😉

[@alejandroaston3821]

I love Boeing 737 Max wow amazing

[@marksanderson8827]

Superb vloggin Sir, really enjoyed it, great to see when you have the choice of where to sit in an empty cabin, you choose a window seat!! True aviator. Cheers fella.

[@notboeingnotgoing5483]

Great video this brings back a lot of memories for myself when I had the honor to pick up two of our fleets 74-8 freighters. The fine folks at the factory treat you great and its so bittersweet for me that production has ended. Your fitting in pretty good in that left seat

[@08turboSS]

The 74 is COMING BACK!!. Might not be a 4 engine queen but lets hope so.

[@Adam_Gray]

Great tie choice Big Ern 🇺🇸

[@jamesg2609]

Well done.. i too was able to run locomotives that were brand new or totally rebuilt on their madien voyages. Its a thrill because the cabs are brand new and everything works ! Hope you are able to fly new plane off the assembly line..

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your channel.

[@thachamp12]

Gotta luv the ole Southwest roll on take off!

[@dodgersfan5597]

This was fantastic 🎉🎉🎉

[@ndegepilot]

Really cool!!!

[@richardsaunders3082]

Great Video !!! I imagine this trip starting something like this: Southwest PR Team - brainstorming session around a table somewhere... "hey... how bout taking that pilot that makes the videos... he's been really supportive of the brand... he plays by the rules..." Truly a thoughtful reward for a great guy !!!

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for this vlog. Fly and stay safe. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks for watching!

[@petrovichbauer5105]

Ya gotta love the 60s technology with big screens

[@ihateusernames2006]

I went to the Boeing Museum of Flight In June. Great experience. For lunch, we sat on the patio and watched the beautiful Boeing planes take off and land. I saw a brand new 777 with the Boeing livery on the side take off. Pulled out Flightrader24 and watched the flight. They did a couple of loops over the ocean and came back in. I had a touch of envy wanting to be on that cool airplane. I met a bunch of Boeing employees at the Museum and on my vacation in Seattle. They are proud of the planes they produce. Your flight looked like a fun time and a good experience. You are a great ambassador for Southwest. Maybe in retirement, Boeing will hire you as an Ambassador.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing this Aviation event.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

😂 Hahaha!!! Again, thank you for the trip here!! You made me laugh!!☺☺

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Yes, it has been some years that me and a couple foemer crew members went to the Boeing Field. Museum tour there was nice!! Hahaha!!☺☺

[@Marcfyve24]

Dude thanks for uploading this video. It was awesome Fellow 73 driver (🇺🇸), looking forward to crossing paths with you in one of the many terminals! Blue skies and smooth rides!

[@tabauknight]

Fantastic..

[@Eyob797]

Nice delivery VLOG.

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video great plane and happy landings and greetings from 🇬🇧

[@johndavis1789]

Man that's awesome 👌🏾 👌🏾can't wait to fly on the 737max

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

How cool you were included in the delivery flight! I really enjoy your content Big Ern.....

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rseltzer169]

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing your adventure- it is fascinating to an aviation geek like myself! My husband also enjoyed it. He knows I am a super BigErn fan!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidvega1212]

Nice one. I was amazed to see an actual meal in a SWA flight. :)

[@avjayk]

Been waiting for this since you talked about, and then seeing recent Southwest advertisements about this new plane delivery.

[@rossginn1171]

Always enjoy your videos BIG ERNIE and I’m always looking for you at SAN San Diego airport while I’m running my crane 🏗️ on the terminal 1 steel erection project. I have about another 4 weeks and we’ll be done, I’m going to miss watching all the action in/out of SAN.😢 San Diego really grew on me,,,, great weather and great people.

[@UAL012]

Nicely done! The Max looks like it's a dream to fly. I'm jealous.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I love it!

[@Spoolingturbski]

New to the channel! Excited to follow the journey

[@MotoVloggedOUT]

Cool video, saw this finally from being ‘on the inside’ :) just finished LOFT 2 and came home today from initial training!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

That’s an awesome honor to participate in a delivery flight. They usually send the cream of the crop on those assignments

[@majiccdtv]

i saw that plane!!! Amazing!

[@rockbell9498]

Awesome video Ern, I'm so looking forward to the one day that my daughter and I get the chance to catch one of your runs out of Sky Harbor. 👍

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

One of my viewers said I must watch Big Ern. Awesome show. Subscribed 👍👍

[@screamingparrot2436]

I go past BFI a lot when I’m heading to UW Medical Center for appointments at the heart center. Also that journal and pen is nice, my sister in law is HR for Boeing so she gets Boeing swag. Since I’m a avgeek and Boeing fan she always gives me all sorts of Boeing stuff. She just gave me a really nice Hydroflask with Boeing branded on it.

[@AaronHarberg]

Thanks Ern from right here in the Seattle area myself, great film.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianallen1948]

What a great experience….I have only taken one the other way! 😂amazed they get into service so quickly once it is delivered

[@jetjumbo2129]

That's awesome, watching all the way from Nairobi Kenya

[@AWWWMAN80]

Big ern you’re my favorite pilot. 💯

[@kayokolindenberger3754]

Really cool video!

[@hyd119]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels Ernie, watch out. Love you brother be safe. See you at the merge. 🤙

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

🤙🤙

[@jeffanderson6795]

Just discovered your channel thru My Layover Life ! Looking forward to watching

[@WrongSideSimulations]

Howdy howdy Ern! I'm a manager of Flight Dispatch at another major part 121 carrier. My special project is to process and pre-plan Airbus aircraft deliveries. We take them from Mobile, AL, Toulouse, France, and Hamburg, Germany. The internationals can make for a good challenge, especially when crossing the Atlantic in the winter. I recently went and picked up a new jet from Mobile, and my experience was almost identical to yours. Only difference is we install seats at our induction hangar and it was just me, the chiefs, and quality control mechanic. Pretty cool to see this process from the Boeing side of the fence! Thank you for the content and all you do for the aviation community!

[@Bill_N_ATX]

I’ve never been involved in the sign off and delivery flight of a jet, but I was a witness to the sign off, handoff, and delivery of a couple of 500 million dollar satellites back in the early 2000s. Thankfully I wasn’t the one signing the three five inch thick, three binders in a procedure that made a house closing look simple and quick. But everyone involved was extremely happy that the years long ordeal was over and the birds were flying and operating. I imagine delivery of a multimillion dollar airplane is similar.

[@Awekx77.7]

Yesss I saw the southwest tiktok with you in it!!!

[@jicasas]

I appreciate you taking us along in your vids, great to have you in Seattle! This video, especially the takeoff was really special for me because that’s where I learned how to fly! Really cool seeing the views through someone else’s lens. Looking forward to the next one! Have fun on the first revenue flight! ✈️

[@djk80]

Came here for the SR22 content but stayed for videos like this. Keep it up

[@robertmaza4272]

Hey BigErn!!!! Didn't knowthe new 737 max has a HUD!!!!!! Awesome Sweet!!!!! Love the videos!!!!!!!!

[@gendaminoru3195]

I remember the new airplane smell when we took delivery of all those 737-300 at CO back in the day. carpet fibers, new rubber galley floors, adhesive and sealant smells, no wear on anything, virgin leather - it was nice. no box lunch or gifts though. They still had eyebrow windows to stuff magazines into :) Oh, and no little "X's" on the blank panels. We all know what was under those. Today you might get a surprise though. Ironically, I was also at the storage facility when we parked the airplane for the last time and grabbed some souvenirs like the first aid kits. The airplane may well be the aluminum can I'm sipping from right now.

[@Snaproll47518]

Fun video, your smile is contagious. As an Airbus retiree I was hoping to see the transfer process at Boeing, of course with the acquisition cost kept secret. That beautiful aircraft should still be generating revenue for SW in 2050.

[@chasesawyer8087]

Let’s gooo!