How a Jet Airliner Works

Take a thorough look inside a modern jet passenger aircraft. Electronics, hydraulics, flight control surfaces, fuel system, water and waste, lighting, and more!
How a Jet Engine Works:
• How Jet Engines Work
CREDITS
Jacob O'Neal - Modeling, animation, texturing, vfx, music, narrative script
Wesley O'Neal - Research, technical script
PATREON
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SOFTWARE USED
We use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing:
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:15 Airframe
03:43 Windows
04:17 Doors
05:30 Wings and flight control surfaces
06:30 Secondary flight control surfaces
08:10 Landing gear
10:16 Engines
11:04 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
12:14 Fuel
15:21 Air management
16:20 Anti-ice and fog
16:55 Electrical
17:58 Hydraulics
19:52 Water and waste
21:19 Emergency systems
23:46 Crew areas
24:36 External lighting and antennas

[@animagraffs]

VIDEO CORRECTIONS (compiled from viewer comments): From "Anthony Johnson" 9:50 ... The nose gear axle is not equipped with brakes. Some aircraft have rub strips that touch the nose tires when the gear retracts but not actual brake assemblies. Noticed by viewer "P. B. Foote" 12:24 Left and right wing tank labels were accidentally switched.

[@robbiejames1540]

One more tiny thing I noticed - at about 22:40, the ram air turbine was spinning the wrong way for if the air was turning it. Overall, this is an AMAZING video though, incredibly detailed and informative :)

[@animagraffs]

@@robbiejames1540 It also stops spinning when I'd have preferred that it kept going. Sometimes in the middle of a 7+ day render job with 37k frames, I gotta let some things go or I'll never regain my sanity! But that's why we have the good ol' video corrections thread here. Because accuracy matters.

[@Jgnth96]

Finally upload how aircraft works,thank you

[@mwhawley]

@@76mmGMC the only thing that flaps are designed for is to lower the stall speed of the aircraft. Everything else they happen to effect in other scenarios is simply a byproduct of their intend purpose.

[@StratMatt777]

@@76mmGMC He said "[flaps] allow for a steeper climb angle... for takeoff and while climbing to cruise altitude." #1 He is correct that flaps DO make a steeper climb angle possible on takeoff. The flaps increase the camber of the wing, effectively turning it from a high speed low-lift wing to a low(er) speed high-lift wing which does, in fact, make a steeper climb-out possible during the initial 1,000'+ climb after takeoff when you want to clear obstructions at a steep angle (Vx), until they are retracted in order to clean up the drag and transform the wing into a clean low-lift high-speed wing and a best rate (not angle/Vx) of climb speed is established. So he was only half wrong/inaccurate. With that said, I LOVE THIS VIDEO. I just love it. It's fantastic. Also, the maker does an EXCELLENT job of being a "jack of all trades" who has to research and process and implement new information he learns about vehicles that he previously may have had basic or minimal knowledge of. #2 Ailerons ALWAYS operate in opposition to each other [EDIT: I have been corrected that this is apparently not true on some fly-by-wire airplanes]. Also, the outboard wing spoilers also help to roll the aircraft (in fact, on many Boeings) the ailerons only function at low speeds when the flaps are extended, and are locked out at higher speeds, leaving only the spoilers to roll the airplane (their drag happens to cause a yawing motion which actually helps the airplane turn, reducing the need for rudder)... Clarification: On widebody Boeings like the 767, 777, 747, when the outboard ailerons are locked out at high speed the inboard ailerons that they are equipped with do operate (all the the time). #3 Something that nobody here knows unless they have designed or assembled airliners/jets is that the center wing section is simply a continuation of the left and right structural wing boxes. There is a join where the wings attach, and the center section is thicker so that it is strong enough to take the flight loads from the wings, but it is very similar with all the same spars and other structural components continuing through it. Also the wing-to-body fairing does not strengthen the structure in any way, it is just a lightweight, thin composite fairing that smooths out the airflow around the wing root. If you want to see a really interesting wing root look on the Airbus A350 and look at the back of it where the flaps stow. It is unique. I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! You did a fantastic job. Very impressive graphics! Everything you make is super interesting. Thanks!

[@gabedarrett1301]

As someone who also uses CAD software, I can't imagine how long it took to reference blueprints, design each part, render, and animate! Your work does not go unnoticed!

[@jonthomasinfo]

RIGHT....!

[@animagraffs]

The search is always intense. Sometimes we'll spend days looking for a part, and find it hidden in some obscure PDF or image search. And when we find it, oh man it feels like such a relief. With 3D, the thing has to actually work as it would in real life. You can't guess, or parts won't match up when they animate. I know because I used to make 2D drawings of things and it was possible to "fudge" a little. 3D video is the most exacting medium.

[@mwhawley]

@@animagraffs I just wanted to join in on the celebrations of your incredible intention to detail with every video you release; although this video in particular is an actual triumph in and of itself: just notice how little “corrections” you got in the comments. The aviation community has a tendency to get very persnickety when it comes to design purpose accuracy. That being said, I think I speak for us all when I ask if you’d ever consider releasing some behind screens footage of your process with regards to animation and and rendering: because your animations are so stunning and so precise/accurate, that it would be a shame to not see how you work. Just an idea!

[@aksharma4393]

@@animagraffs Bro Which software do you use ?

[@animagraffs]

Glad to have you here on the channel, Mikey :) I was thinking, maybe when we cross the 1mil subs milestone, then we've earned enough "cred" to lean into some of that "behind the scenes" stuff. There's lot of nerdy goodness that goes on! I'd love to show off the complex rigs I build, for example, to run the landing gear. Anyways, yes, I do believe we'll produce some insider content in the future!

[@jonathan1636]

Someone send this to Boeing

[@pilotboy217]

You who know nothing about airplane maintenance to be spewing out nonsense.

[@matts7653]

@@pilotboy217 Haven’t seen a joke before huh?

[@neutrino1011]

I kind off wish he talked about door plugs

[@sumchipstarchy5469]

@@pilotboy217 Boeing isn’t exactly doing great on their planes rn 😂

[@Morecreativemind]

@@pilotboy217 Obviously a joke.

[@user-lp3sb3mr6y]

I'm a retired airline captain with 40 years of aviation behind me. In all that time and the multiple ground schools for each aircraft flown, I have never seen such a well made aircraft overview. The fact that the script used such a high level of exact aviation and aircraft systems terminology, in such a logical presentation and animations; shows a level of understanding equal to anything I've ever seen in aviation training. Too bad all the various ground schools I've sat through didn't start with a video like this. Well Done!

[@bash102]

As an aircraft engineer it’s surprising how little pilots know about the planes they fly, the amount of knowledge we have to know to become licensed engineers about planes in compassion is massive, these videos are great but in reality there is extensive amounts more to the real thing and how each system works. Which is all learnt on the type course we have to do (and prior experience)

[@adityaraj2373]

KZbin should be thankful for this guy . Best use of KZbin for providing scientific knowledge for free .

[@so.lo.1988]

As an Airbus pilot I must say this is an amazing summary video explaining the main aircraft systems and the general interconnections between them. I wish I had had it as an introduction during my training instead of a full description of every system and no big picture to visually support it. Congrats!

[@autom7134]

Absolutely agree. I really appreciate being able to have that total view of ""the forest" in the back of my mind before diving into the details of each tree.

[@gcorriveau6864]

Agreed! It is a Most Excellent introductory level description of a 'generic,' modern day airliner, isn't it? Several years ago I wrote an introductory level book called The Jet Transport Training Manual and I would have loved to have something like this available to illustrate my various chapters. My little 1984 Mac would have seriously choked on this level of graphics and illustration details! ;-) ... It got some interest from a publisher but they wanted me to split it into two books - but that kind of negated my purpose - to help pilots transition from general aviation level aircraft to airliners. I lost interest and the first draft still sits on my shelf.

[@Xiaoxiaoxiaomao]

Hey pilot 👨‍✈️ when can we fly in your plane 😆

[@isaackwakuessien9540]

I will be starting my pilot course this September at Epic, this video is great, I love it.

[@DenisUspeshny]

so you basically just confirmed that pilots have no idea what they are doing and simply push buttons and look cool

[@thebritishindian1]

This is simply one of the best videos I have ever seen in my life. If schools taught engineering and any other discipline with videos like this, kids would be bursting down the doors to learn more. I’m 44, but if I had seen this video as a 6 or 7 year old kid, it would fire me up to get a job in aerospace. I showed this video to my Dad who worked at Rolls-Royce all his life as an engineer on military engines. He was totally blown away by this video, that just shows how amazing this video is. Thanks so much, all the best to you and your channel.

[@animagraffs]

Awesome comment, only gives me more fuel to keep making high quality work :D

[@avreve]

@@animagraffs could you make a video describing an f-22 raptor like this? if you did in the past, that would be embarrassing

[@sleekism]

The kids who get into engineering today see videos like these and get interested, the other kids are busy doing other things. It's really not strange that only a subset of people get into these fields and I think that's fine honestly

[@Thoron_of_Neto]

Having been into every compartment, hellhole, crawlspace and cabin of Airbus planes, barring the center tank, and I must say, you chose a wonderful example to use for this video! I took an 80 hour general familiarization course, that was less detailed than this presentation, and I got both my certification and bachelor's degree in the field of aviation mechanics (airframe/powerplant, and BS in aviation mechanic sciences) and in my 4 years of education, i never saw anything this thoroughly researched! Your dedication to correctly detailing all of the proper terminology from the industry is impressive! Thanks for going through the effort to put this together! I think this is going to be suggested material for my apprentice mechanic to consume when they have time!

[@ocshaljufrian6109]

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[@bash102]

You must have an FAA license then 🤣🤣 doesn’t take much learning for one of those compared to EASA or CAA

[@vanzell1912]

@@bash102you must have no license at all.

[@bash102]

@@vanzell1912 why’s that

[@bertchiu9265]

Absolutely BRILLIANT work!! Being an airliner enthusiast all my life I have seen my share of traditional 2D cutaway drawings in trade magazines … but NOTHING ever close to THIS masterpiece!!! You have set the bar SO high with this … the only place to go from here is horizontal! Seriously thank you for your AMAZING effort … all your ensuing accolades coming are well-deserved … simply MAGNIFICENT!!! 🤩🤩

[@jodyin795]

What a nice comment!

[@n1msu]

Exactly! Even if the creator didn't narrate and explain the different flight control systems, it would have still been a novel video, nothing on the internet in the public domain matches this. The viewer numbers speak for themselves, there's so many more videos you could make in this genre. Even mini sub videos specialising in how the landing gear works in greater depth etc etc will get you so many easy views! Thanks again!

[@AmritenduRana31082000]

@@angevivniftcharlo lol programmer works far more .i call bullshit.ui ux designers and designers in general are equally if not more capable than programmers.Comparison in the first place is stupidity.You r the type of people who'd rather torrent and pirate a paid software than purchase a license even if you can afford to buy one.Pathetic snobs.

[@Joel796.]

What a incredible comment...

[@animagraffs]

I love your enthusiasm Bert! So glad you're here with us to enjoy the art my brother and I make.

[@mohshinaziz5983]

I've been involved in the aviation industry for the last 17 years and I can genuinely say I know quite a bit about it.. Your 25-minute video will put a newcomer to the industry by at least ten years... It is the most impressive compact, educational illustration I have ever seen in my life.

[@AldenDoble]

Wow, beautifully said!

[@prelude12341]

More training than what most new hires get.

[@wordmusic_ke]

Wow

[@bigchungus1848]

This video helped me a lot. I’m trying to become an A and P.

[@LLTY1]

I am neither a Pilot nor Aeronautical Engineer. Just a frequent flyer. This video really opened my eyes to the marvel of engineering called aircrafts. Now, each time I sit in the plane or when there is turbulence, I can understand why the crew members are not worried. This animation and the documentary is excellently produced. Thank you for the excellent work. Please keep it up!

[@Leanzazzy]

Every video of yours is a national treasure. I feel awed and humbled by just how staggeringly complex an aeroplane actually is and how many mechanisms work seamlessly together to deliver the smooth experience we know.

[@AbhishekDasK]

I can't thank you enough for this video. As an aviation enthusiast who used to think that I have a fair understanding of all the systems, this is outstanding work.

[@collinskwaning9004]

You can say that again bro as you said this just outstanding work.

[@user-or1ce7ez5w]

Pushpak viman?

[@textmemanu]

@@user-or1ce7ez5w get lost u fairy tale lunatic 😒😏

[@cleverocean8527]

@@collinskwaning9004 which is cad used in all work

[@collinskwaning9004]

@@cleverocean8527 please which cad are you talking about, please I don’t understand, explain it

[@yannickgeudens5192]

This is a true masterpiece. As an aerospace engineering student, I can't believe how many small details you added to the video. Great work love what you're doing!

[@homomorphic]

Doesnt it bother you that the description of the doors is wrong (aircraft doors are actually plugs from the inside that cannot be opened if the pressure is not equalized and the reason for the fancy hinge is that the door must first be opened inward to "unplug it" and then rotated slightly to go back through the opening making it impossible to open if the pressure is not equalized).

[@gerharddevos5562]

@@homomorphic the description of the doors are correct. Perfectly described

[@gerharddevos5562]

He did a lot of research as you can see and appreciate

[@homomorphic]

@@gerharddevos5562 no they arent. They are shown completely backwards. The wider edge is on the inside of the door not the outside as show in this video. The entire reason for the complex hinge is to bring the door first into the cabin, and then rotate and slide back through the opening.

[@gerharddevos5562]

@@homomorphic if you don’t mind me asking, what do you do for work?

[@koyosu]

The quality of this video amazed me even more than the complexity of the aircraft

[@kiransajith007]

Videos like these are more valuable than the one we teach at school.This should be the future of our educational system.

[@EC-oe9bv]

Current US airline Captain and CFI here. This is easily the best aircraft systems video on KZbin. I've sat through 2 FAA type-rating courses (E145 and E175), and genuinely, someone who saw this video would be comfortable sitting through those classes. If they could get relevant limitations memorized, they could probably pass an oral for an A220 type rating. The detail and accuracy is incredible (YOU EVEN WENT THROUGH WHAT EACH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DOES!!) and I will be sharing this with my future flight students. A truly wonderful job.

[@anasmaaz5731]

The video is great for anyone who wants to get an insight into aviation. But it is not for a professional pilot who wants to learn something substantial. And there are many inaccuracies in the video.

[@EC-oe9bv]

@@anasmaaz5731 I disagree, I think this a great video for a professional pilot transitioning into a transport category aircraft. I can't page through the A220 manual to fact check everything, but I wasn't able to find many inaccuracies at all based on knowledge of other similar aircraft.

[@Primus54]

@@anasmaaz5731 I suspect the inaccuracies you noticed are based upon the dozens of aircraft types and ages and differences between manufacturers. The creator is offering basic and generic information and has acknowledged any inaccuracies that have been brought to his attention.

[@Primus54]

The A220 is my new favorite narrow body transport plane in terms of beauty. It replaces my favorite… the venerable B757 that is rapidly being retired from PAX service.

[@aerialbugsmasher]

You should know better if you actually have those qualifications. This is about as much detail your average layman can handle, and extremely far away from being suitable for 121 training environments.

[@pratikdas1747]

Thanks a lot for putting this together! This is possibly the best the most detailed video I have seen and absolutely love it!

[@ParthaDuttaER]

We need this quality videos for all technologies and preserve them well, include them in student curriculum, update them frequently. As a fellow 3D design enthusiast I can't imagine the amount of time and effort taken to go through all the schematics, documentations to create the components, assembling, visualizing the flow, story-boarding, rendering and god knows what! What an absolutely brilliant work!

[@salecksgheir44]

This is where the genius of the human mind and its steadfastness are able to innovate and make things.

[@gerharddevos5562]

As someone that works in the aviation industry as a mechanic, I have to say your research and attention to detail are perfect. Best video I have watched with regards to the information being carried over to people.

[@peterbradbury7072]

Except for the door. he shows the door swinging out. It actually swings in, then tilts to go out. That's how the door cannot be opened because the cabin pressure is pressing it against the frame of the fuselage.

[@gerharddevos5562]

@@peterbradbury7072 you make a fair point. Yes the door does swing in then tilts out but some manufacturers use a different design for the same principle. Here is an example of what I mean. kzbin.info1tcIeiBCP4U?feature=share

[@gerharddevos5562]

Here is another one. kzbin.infoEsHgtSTXa7A?feature=share

[@PARAN0IDxGERBIL]

@@peterbradbury7072 Is that how it works on a 767 and MD10 too?

[@qigongkylar944]

You like the job? I'm considering going to school for it. I'm just scared of fucking up and going to jail. I have experience on cars, it's still liability. I'm conflicted any advice?

[@masternobody1896]

00:15 Airframe 03:43 Windows 04:17 Doors 05:30 Wings and flight control surfaces 06:30 Secondary flight control surfaces 08:10 Landing gear 10:16 Engines 11:04 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) 12:14 Fuel 15:21 Air management 16:20 Anti-ice and fog 16:55 Electrical 17:58 Hydraulics 19:52 Water and waste 21:19 Emergency systems 23:46 Crew areas 24:36 External lighting and antennas

[@animagraffs]

Chapters are already in the description but KZbin's system isn't working on this video for some reason. Argh. I need to hit up their support to likely be disappointed again.

[@geetanshgautam]

@@animagraffs I think you're missing the 0:00 marker and that's why the chapters aren't worling.

[@animagraffs]

@@geetanshgautam Woah, that fixed it. What a silly error. lol. THANK YOU. I've got a perfectionist streak in me, and this was driving me nuts.

[@JB-mb6lm]

@@animagraffs dude this video IS perfect

[@greencresset6056]

@@animagraffs they re working fine with me.

[@flaviof.ribeiro5935]

I'm blown away by your work. I'm sure that not even the aircraft manufacturer has a video explaining their product with this level of quality. Congrats!!! just Wow

[@emmcee476]

As a person fascinated with planes and who reads and watches lots about them, this is truly an amazing video. I'm now hooked to this channel

[@sailendrapamidi]

I am an aviation enthusiast - this is simply superb video that given me a detailed breakup of a Jet Liner. Subscribed. Keep up the great job!

[@codywaldron2486]

It feels almost illegal to watch this and not pay for it. Absolutely tremendous work. It’s appreciated by myself and many other I can assure.

[@JetEngineTV]

👍🏻

[@dc7473]

I love these videos because they assume that viewers are intelligent. I’m not an engineer and I’m not a dope. I’m in that middle ground with plenty of others where we know too much for most technical education content series, and too little for industry content. Thank you for making these.

[@davidgaron3979]

As an Aerospace engineer for a major OEM this is incredible work. I was waiting to get to my system (fuel) and it was fun to see the difference between this aircraft and ones I’ve worked on!

[@MegaLag]

Props to Jacob for incredible modeling and animation work!

[@JaycobSirduke]

Jake

[@MegaLag]

@@JaycobSirduke “by Jacob O’Neal”

[@gildinovic1072]

Imagine the amount of work to create all these animations... Incredible.

[@vectorpacer2063]

Megalag ? You here when new vids

[@MiniMii550]

This has been the most in depth and detailed flight safety demonstration I've ever seen in my life.

[@newq]

Yeah but it lacks the video of that really cute flight attendant girl on the American Airlines pre-flight safety video.

[@ebenezerd.3701]

bro how is life being a Ferrari fan? I bet it hurts every Sunday😂 just jokes!

[@jamesrosewell9081]

@@ebenezerd.3701 F1?

[@lenningseaglespeed2125]

I sat glued to this presentation from start to finish . This is beyond measure the most intuitive and well informed piece of tool on aviation I have ever seen . God bless you .

[@no_360scope9]

I always wanted to know how this worked. Animations like this really make me appreciate all the hard work and engineering to make these planes. I want to thank you for this.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

I used to work at Boeing in both Commercial and Military aircraft. This is remarkably accurate. Thank you for the huge amount of research and time needed to produce this video.

[@bamesbamesbames]

When I was very young I had Stephen Biesty's cross-section books. Your videos remind me of them and bring a wave of nostalgia. Incredible work.

[@animagraffs]

I had Stephen Biesty as a kid too and felt the same wonder on each page :)

[@jmech2298]

Started my career many months ago as a mechanic/technician for a large airline. I was blown away by how advanced and sophisticated (specifically airbus) these jet aircraft are. I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to be able to work on these for a living. Dont known what could beat that. This video does a great job teaching people who aren’t involved much in a aviation about the inner workings of an airliner.

[@Thoron_of_Neto]

I've been an aircraft mechanic for going on 5 years now, specializing in Airbus systems, but I've also worked on Boeing airframe as well, and I prefer Airbus, because the fly by wire airframe is superior in my opinion. Couldn't agree more, I love my job, and wouldn't trade a single day doing it for (almost) anything else!

[@kevinvoorheis1990]

Airline Pilot here…amazing work! I cannot begin to understand the amount of work you put into this. The fact that you are not a pilot blows my mind.

[@moeelza7816]

Dude...... you think only pilots understand how planes work? What about the engineers and technicians?

[@mooneymooney251]

Majority of Aerospace engineers are not pilots.

[@kevinvoorheis1990]

@@moeelza7816 he’s not an engineer or technician either

[@TheMrRoOpS]

People just like to argue Kevin, don’t answer them. We all knew what you meant.

[@alexander-kirk]

Excellent excellent excellent! The quality of the animation and carefully placed narration makes this so engaging for the layperson yet still educational even for the aviation enthusiast!

[@CeeJayDee94]

A lot of the sentences aren’t even complete? What do you mean carefully placed narration? It’s an actor reading a script that was written by someone who’s first language isn’t English. Impressive animation though, I’ll give them that.

[@AmritenduRana31082000]

@@CeeJayDee94 you do it instead of anonymously critiquing everyone.grass feels always greener on the other side lol

[@billamos5125]

I always knew airliners were complex, but this video just blows my mind. Kudos to the engineers who work on these machines and to you for explaining it all so well!

[@philippecarvajal9170]

That looks like the CSeries! These renderings are absolutely stunning. And your systems engineering approach is refreshing; no fluff, and just enough detail to make it interesting for laymen and technical folk alike. I work in aerospace as an EE and I would have loved to have training material like this.... Beautiful work guys.

[@Direkin]

Incredible level of detail. As someone who has spent a lot of time working in CAD and 3D modelling, the amount of time you must have put into this is just... wow!

[@skeptick6513]

Done my share of jet travel but the whole thing never ceases to amaze. Certainly one of the most technology advanced things the average person will ever experience.

[@chadportenga7858]

Excellent video & animation! Even with CAD experience, I cannot even fathom the time and effort you've put into this. Thank you for taking the time to do them!

[@easypimpin123]

Not once have I ever been shown a video like this in high school. And I literally took engineering and CAD classes. A video like this is a perfect example of practical real world knowledge about a machine that everyone interacts with. This could have set 9th grade me on a path to work at Boeing or the Air Force.

[@DaveMorris128]

I thought I knew about all of these components over years of being and backseat aviation enthusiast but I'm not sure if I'm more impressed about the complete and impressive graphical explanation front to back...or the fact that I've learned a ton of facts about the mechanics I thought I knew

[@julioPlanesinfo]

I absolutely love airplanes, first time I find a video that explains so well and in detail, stuck from the beginning right until the end, and saved it to watch it again. Thank you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@juanpablonieto3854]

This is the Best explanation video I have seen in decades about description of a plane’s systems

[@MatCendana]

This is among the channels that make KZbin the greatest source of knowledge in human history. Thank you for your great work. I certainly hope you are getting/will get the rewards, especially financially. It's such a shame that so many channels with frivolous channel get a lot of views and returns while those that actually contribute towards human understanding and advancement might not. --Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

[@john2k24]

As an airline AP mechanic this is amazingly done. Are you in aviation? If not I can’t imagine the time it took to research all these ATA chapters you covered and with such accuracy. There’s a few things I could nit pick on but it’s not even worth it because the video was so incredibly well done. Bravo. Can’t wait for the flight deck one. Definitely earned a new subscriber!

[@animagraffs]

Wes ONeal chiming in here... as the main researcher on the project, I have to admit that no, I'm not in aviation. I just like diving into complex subjects and doing my best to describe them as accurately as possible :) That being said, I did have a slight advantage on this one as one of our sisters is a pilot and flies this airplane; when I would get stuck on something, I could ask her a few questions here and there to get more clarity. It was a blast learning about all of this stuff!

[@ShakeyBalance]

@@animagraffs what aircraft is this modeled after? It seems like it has portions of B787 and A350 but it only has 6 landing gear wheels. As opposed to 10 that those each have, among other chief differences. Also interested to find out which aircraft have nose wheel brakes? This was an extremely informative video as it really excellently shows what systems a particular airframe MIGHT have, as they are all so very unique in their own ways, but gives you enough knowledge that if you wanted to learn the airframe you will already have an excellent X-Ray view of what it looks like. It was difficult at first as an A&P to look at an aircraft and see what was inside of it rather than just see the skin, engines, and wings. Again thanks for the great video

[@Persocondes]

would be cool to add the Ram Air Turbine into the animation as well! awesome presentation! thanks for your hard work!

[@Spotterq-rz3nq]

@@ShakeyBalance looks like an A220-100 to me

[@EC-oe9bv]

@@ShakeyBalance It's an A220

[@Lukerwdrums]

Just found your channel and I had to say these videos are incredible, so detailed yet so simple and easy to understand, thanks so much for the effort put in

[@humbleant5142]

I remember one of the first vids i saw from this channel on how a car's cooling system works. Helped me fully understand. Years ago. Channel is now getting recognition it deserves.

[@santiagovigo1347]

I just finished studying to become an aircraft maintenence technician and I have to say that this video is incredible good. It portraits most of the systems very well and in a simple way. I can't imagine how much time you've must have spent to learn all this, unless you were already this knowledgeable in the field. Great work.

[@cricketbuzz4881]

Have uh got job ??

[@toddschnack3172]

Excellent work!

[@gloriamorala5288]

Thank you very much your this master piece really ễcllent

[@jamesstafford5199]

Thank you! As someone who was once a nervous flyer, I’m not sure whether this would have added to my comfort or concern over the complexity of the machine I was flying in. These days - I’m just amazed. Brilliant work.

[@xCreepa]

I'm no engineer but this design and proficiency looks very welled engineered and the illustration of how all this works is amazing. Channel is top tier.

[@nafismalik9621]

Understanding how a plane works is impressive. But what is even more impressive, is your animations. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos!

[@brandycarter9829]

When I first started to become interested in aircrafts & aviation, I went to my local library and spent several days searching for a book that could define & give an overview of all of the aircraft's systems for me. I never did find it, and ended up having to piece together my knowledge very slowly from many different sources. If only this video had been around back then! This is the absolute best comprehensive overview on a fixed-wing aircraft I have ever seen. 25 minutes of clear, easily digestible information - I was envisioning something EXACTLY like this video during my long search at the library many years ago. If you are interested in aviation, this video is a mandatory must-watch! Thank you Animagraffs!

[@xabidorronsoro4575]

man your videos are awesome, if youre about to keep on this youll make me sooo happy. thanks for this extremely specific documentaries. never seen this kind of videos before.. incredibly didactive and easy to understand, those ones about hms victory gonna be hard to beat. thanks a lot from a fan from the Basque Country

[@free_spirit1]

Creators like you make the world a better place.

[@kilburnvideos]

That is a fact.

[@davidthomas4489]

As a person who has a slight fear of flying, it's comforting to know the these aircraft have an amazing redundancy of systems. That's why it's the safest form of travel. Great video!!

[@justgonnastay]

The rigorous maintenance schedules and crew training are also a huge factor in safety.

[@KingDudi16]

What worries me is the 15 minutes and 13 minutes of oxygen. If there's a fire inside, it must take more time to make a safe landing.

[@pilotken8685]

@@KingDudi16 the 13 minutes is just for the time needed to get the aircraft to a lower altitude needed so pressurization is not needed and you can breath air from the cabin or open the doors in flight if there was smoke.

[@KingDudi16]

@@pilotken8685 thank you so much for this insight! It didn’t occur to me at all. 13 minutes is generous in this case. I presumed the duration was only supposed to last till the plane managed to find an emergency landing area. Are the cabin doors just cracked open slightly while in flight?

[@thedumbaviator5536]

@@KingDudi16 The airplane bleeds air from the engines and pressurizes it. I would assume that they just pour the air without pressurizing. Also, 13 minutes is more than enough to get the airplane to a safe altitude.

[@naturallyherb]

Love how you chose the Airbus A220 for this video! Such a comfortable, efficient, and underrated aircraft that deserves more recognition!

[@Greippi10]

I didn't know the A220 leaves the wheels out in the open. Not that it matters, I just wish they had covered them for the sake of looks...

[@yummysatay]

@@Greippi10 737 Max has this feature too. Less moving parts such as doors = less weight and maintenance. The outside of one of the wheels serves as cover.

[@Greippi10]

@@yummysatay 737 is known for that, I just thought it was a unicorn. It's such an eyesore :D

[@JetEngineTV]

👍🏻

[@yummysatay]

@@Greippi10 You will get used to it as I. The wheel wells on the A220 are clean by design as seen on various youtubes. No visible wires or pipes. There are fire detectors to alert pilots of tire fire. I'm liking the A220 more and more.

[@Vpzoe]

Plane technology has always fascinated me. As a major airline ramp agent for the past 3yrs, I make sure many things BTW (below the wing) are good, along with leads and pilots, before each gate departure. This would greatly improve the understanding levels for new agents before working on the ramp. Well done!

[@TheCaioKyleBraga]

When engineering meets meditation: that's my best description of this video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@55oblivion55]

Holy crap... This is REALY well done! I'm super impressed by the use of proper terminology and the explanation of how different "subsystems" work in connection. I'm an aircraft engineer from Germany and have been working on A330s and 737s for years, currently studying for my 'CAT B' license. I know these planes inside out. Anyone interested in going into aviation (especially piloting, engineering or mechanics) should watch this video. My professors couldn't explain these systems in a simpler, yet accurate way, than has been accomplished with this video. Obviously there's much more depth to each topic than can be conveyed in a year of studying, let alone a 25min video, but this is the best attempt at doing so I have ever seen. Good job!

[@alixsonpl7973]

the amount of work needed to make this video.. the amount of work needed to make airplane..

[@TheHangarRat]

This is an astounding piece of work! Thank you for all your efforts.

[@siro4194]

Your turbine video was really amazing, I told my jet engine flight instructor to play it during class and everyone were amazed including him. But this one is even better thank you so much for this quality material. Consider doing the flight deck video about the Airbus A320 please!

[@animagraffs]

As you can see from this vid, the flight deck is already built, and we're sure not gonna let it go to waste! It'll be up on the channel in the coming months, for sure.

[@CurtisCT]

What can I say, this video took my breath away! I kept shaking my head the whole time while watching this, HUMBLED by the attention to detail, the time, the sweat, the care it must have taken to produce such a spectacular video. Never has so much knowledge been so easily available at the tip of the finger - I am truly thankful to be alive in the 21st century. These are glorious times for nerds like me!

[@Dangizzle]

This is a fantastic watch. I’ve always been fascinated by the workings of an aeroplane, but never really given it the time of day to really learn about how they function. As a Lehman, this was a very easy and enjoyable watch that I learned a HELL of a lot from. A lady in the comments said if she’d that if seen it as a child, she may have been “thrust” 😅 into a career in aviation… I have to agree. You’ve gained yourself a loyal new subscriber, I’m going to be digging through your vids!

[@geoffrogers7776]

I have watched many documentaries about complex machines, but yours are without question the best presented and most understandable to the layperson that I believe I have ever seen.

[@unityxg]

I'm glad you picked the A220 (CS-100) for this. Im a huge Boeing fan but the A220 has probably been the smoothest aircraft ive been on from rotation to douchdown. Well done.

[@basvanderhoek9293]

The A 220, read Bombardier, is a from the ground up new aircraft. Its not a rediddled Caravelle or 737. What a wonderful website, thanks all.

[@redstone0234]

@@basvanderhoek9293 the A320 have nothing to do with the caravelle

[@redstone0234]

From thé engine to the fly by wire the A320 was far away from the modifed comet for shorther flights

[@DartXL]

Wow, how much this A220 of yours is similar to the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in its internal structure, right down to the location of each electronic unit. In Sukhoi they had to add a rack with electronics behind the chassis niche, because it did not fit in the front compartments. Did Bombardier/Airbus themselves come to such a decision ten years later? And you say "from the ground up new aircraft" xD

[@Pw-f100]

I'd like to see this type video production of an old school md-80

[@NT-qc8jp]

As a ground pilot, aeronautical engineer and a pilot in training, I have to hand it to you. You work is magnificent and you've used all the correct terminology to describe the function of each part. And you've corrected a few things. Great work my friend.

[@_all_at_once]

So much work creating graphics to the precision and collecting the accurate data is an another task. Hats off to you!

[@johncvelasco]

Amazing. Makes you reflect how complex your own body is and how much detail it takes to create us, to then become intelligent and able to design something like a plane, or even create a 3D model of one!

[@nonamernobrainer846]

Not only these animations are phenomenal, they show how planes are absolutely magnificent feats of humanity and engeneering. Amazing job!

[@ashwithaithal4087]

Oh my god!!! the amount of detail in this is crazy. Appreciate the effort man!! The only video i know so far which explains the complete working of an aircraft. Would love to see the workings of a rocket sometime in the future.

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

the detail is unreal

[@Movies_Gamingshorts]

There's is a lot broh To learn more about how things work check @Lesics channel HTTPS://KZbin.com/c/Lesics Good luck 🤞

[@monteiro5306]

@@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890 Yes, it is !

[@animagraffswes]

A rocket would be fun to research! I'll add it to the list

[@topethermohenes7658]

Lots of details definitely but in total this is just maybe 10% of the actual inner systems of an aircraft

[@Gan596]

It's at once amazing to think of how many mechanism and system are in place to allow us to fly...and yet equally terrifying to know how many possible points of failure there could be. I'm an anxious flyer, but every time I fly I am always astounded and proud of humanities ability to make such incredible levels machines.

[@pobo8382]

this is an amaaazzzziinnngg video. First of all thank you for your all efforts. And not my duty but congratulations you all i dont know how many people worked on it. Fantastic animation, detailed, easy to understand for everybody.

[@alanfarrugia9751]

The windshield frame, the shape and the general proportions suggest this CAD model is of an Airbus A220. If the systems described here are faithful to the real A220 then this video could easily be used for type rating training. Well done.

[@SOO--sd7yf]

At first i thought it was a 787

[@LizardDoggo]

it is.

[@stevesmith1731]

yes i work on cseries....a220 since begining and i can tell you it is a220

[@dfolt]

As a pilot and aviation enthusiast I dare say that this is the best thing I have seen on YT in all the years. A splendid and comprehensive introduction into aircraft systems and their functioning.

[@NealHartsChannel]

If you don't have a background in aviation you did very good. All of your terminology and explanations were spot on!

[@Vicstarz26]

As a flight attendant, I appreciate you educating the audience of the different parts of the aircraft. I knew some of the parts but leanred something new.

[@Youhavenopowerherelucas]

I was obsessed with cross-section illustrations as a kid. They just seem such a good way to make sense of machines in particular. This is brilliant!

[@animagraffs]

Me too! My mom gave me Stephen Biesty's book about Man o' War ships. It was so captivating.

[@kennethluedtkejr1903]

It's amazing how many individual "thing's" have to work perfectly over and over every flight. Flying is amazing. You walk through a doorway sit down and when you walk back out that doorway you are in a whole new place.

[@GaryL3803]

I *think* the outboard spoilers are used to correct for adverse yaw when banking to turn. So much great detailed info.

[@XperiaVideosCR]

By far, I've seen the most comprehensive video on aircraft construction in my entire life!

[@WarbirdPhoenix]

This is so fascinating. I hope a ship presentation is already in the works. I can imagine how long that one is going to take to create.

[@jcollinsg3]

A modern cruise ship would be cool

[@organizedchaosmark]

I’m not into aviation (at all) but this video is amazing. I’ve watched it several times after reading the accolades from enthusiasts and professionals alike. I am into 3D graphics and rendering, so the quality of this video and the immense effort in the production is not lost on me. I’m *definitely* subbed now and so look forward to watching more of your content!

[@Prestoux]

Informative! I was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force with the pleasure of maintaining the B-1b, U-2, F-16 and B52. I had some questions regarding airliners compared to military aircraft and your presentation connected the dots. Subscribed, thanks!

[@Suleyman1075]

One of the best videos about aircrafts I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@yoga.adi3]

i didn't skip the ads just for appreciate the animator effort for making this crazy animation

[@ShivaPrakash]

I can't believe you built almost the entire plane in 3D dude, well done

[@joeydownunder2976]

I’ve always been amazed how safe plane travel is. Having seen this vid I’m amazed even more - there are so many complex components and processes. When this is combined with the possibility of human error in terms of design as well as everyday operation - I’m amazed hundreds don’t fall out of the sky every single day!!

[@Vern180]

Absolutely fascinating! Im not an engineer or scientist, just a regular joe blogs and I sat glued to this and your gearbox and clutch video...outstanding work. Thanks for all the effort and for not screaming everything in a high pitch voice with a fake bubblely personality like all YT videos these days. Loved this!

[@theloyaltytraveler]

Kudos to your efforts that went into making this video at such intricate detail!

[@Just_Dave_Mate]

This staggeringly detailed and accurate. Here’s a little reward for the time and effort you put into this awesome bit of free education.

[@Huginn6666]

I loved every second of that very interesting! I had no idea reverse thrust functions like that! I thank you for taking your time making this video.

[@CarolineWamucii-gr3ym]

This is an absolutely priceless video presentation on aircraft systems. I am an instructor for Aircraft General Knowledge and Radio Navigation and this video is a wonderful learning resource enriched by the animation's labelling. Watching from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

[@sourobiswas1411]

Mind-blowing... I never imagine that this kind of video can be made .... you have made an entire book into a video .. I have been an aviation enthusiast for 9 years and read many books but this video just made me speechless .... Thank you so much & appreciate your hard work. This video gonna be used in the future to teach student Pilots and aeronautical engineers

[@JaySmith91]

This is such a well-organized summary of aircraft systems. I'm particularly impressed by how clear the animations are. Subscribed for life.

[@Gabriel.Bonfim]

That`s such an awesome aircraft overview video, no class from my aviation school has been so highly designed with such great 3D details!