How an Airliner Cockpit Works

[@animagraffs]

VIDEO CORRECTIONS (compiled from viewer comments): From Juan Pablo: FCU (Autopilot) panel o. The glareshield. You have HDG 360 twice. The window on the right should read Altitude. From The Beast: the HDG display and IAS indicator on the right side of the flight control panel shown at 18:19 actually display desired altitude and VERTICAL speed respectively, not HDG and IAS and at 27:33, the A/T DISC switch only disconnects the autothrottle, to reengage autothrottle you have to do so on the flight control pane From Edward Long: 2: the flap handle is way too long, should be about 2 inched in length.

[@shehanbn24]

Another small change, if you will. IRS stands for INERTIAL Reference System, so it gets data from the INERTIAL Reference Units, not the internal reference units. Just letting you know:)

[@animagraffs]

Some viewers seem to be hung up on the video title, suggesting we should have included a plane make/model. Our work here is indeed based on the Airbus A220 airplane cockpit. However, we've taken calculated liberties for the sake of education and our desired end product. This is not aviation certification course material, it's just real smart entertainment. As such, it's not appropriate to name a specific model. This is a high fidelity representation of where aviation is now, and where it's headed for the time being. The act of sharing knowledge is an invitation, not a closed door or an unreachable prize to hoard. Be kind when explaining what you know, not rude. It's hard to learn from mean teachers. KZbin comments section doesn't have to be low quality, we can be good teachers for each other when commenting. Animagraffs welcomes high quality feedback, as always. Let's learn together.

[@ssherrierable]

More importantly why is this jet way up in the clouds without any pilot or co pilot? Not even a flight attendant?

[@animagraffs]

@@ssherrierable Because this plane is haunted and only ghosts can fly it. Not a lot of people realize the existence of ghost planes, but we're blowing the lid off this mystery here at Animagraffs.

[@thefakejou_]

2:18 not only the sidestick, there are airplanes with yoke like boeing planes

[@diegom8]

My jaw is on the floor, this is youtube and teaching at its best. If there is an award to be had, these videos should get the Oscar.

[@TheOnlyName]

Agreed!!

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Lifetime Oscar Award!

[@timharmsen2793]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the line "The EDM switch is not a special guarded switch to play electronic dance music for impromptu sky raves"? The inclusion of humour amid such a professionally crafted tutorial just made this 10/10 video even better. You've earned a lifetime of impromptu sky raves my man.

[@animagraffs]

heh heh heh

[@HD_555]

What is an impromptu sky raves? More importantly what does this has to do with the EDM switch?

[@interstellxxr2793]

@@HD_555try googling « EDM »

[@podunkest]

​​@@HD_555 EDM is Electronic Dance Music? And a sky rave would be a huge dance party in the plane.

[@mcblobbers5559]

@@podunkest "Drunk on a plane By Dierks Bentley" starts Playing.

[@Xiongfxs]

I am a CPT on B737 and this video allowed me to admire the technological advancement of a very new airliner A220. The B737 uses switches rather than push buttons and there are as much as tripple the amount! This cockpit is very cozy and seems to be much easier to use for a new pilot. You just got me at heated floormats :D Great video! You should be paid for an instructing video by Airbus company.

[@Micg51]

The Embraer 175 looks like this, i start on the 737 soon, I’ll miss how well designed this jet is

[@Aircessna172]

I am actually not a big fan of Embraer or Airbus. I like Boeing. I am not for all the electronics.

[@michiganborn8303]

What's your thoughts if you were thrown in a cockpit with the old steam gauges? Would it come natural or would there be a learning curve? Also I'm a big fan of Mentor Pilot channel that give a lot of insight into the aviation industry.

[@Xiongfxs]

​@@michiganborn8303 I was trained flying an aircraft with full analog gauges. But C172 is far less complex than B737 so it would be challenging to be put in an older version. The instrument design went a long way. Displays are much easier to read nowadays because the screens are bigger, color and the relevant readouts are closer togeather.

[@michiganborn8303]

@Xiongfxs Ahh yes, the Good 'old Cessna 172-S and 172-RG. I used to play those a ton of time on Flight SimX.

[@etaigabbai]

The amount of work/effort he puts in these videos are INSANE. like not even joking he puts more effort into these videos than any other channel I watch. Kudos to you man! Keep it up 💪

[@XiaNaphryz]

You can follow along and do the same thing in a modern flight simulator that has a study-level airliner. You'll have to go through the controls in the correct order to start up the systems and prepare the airplane for flight. It's fun if you're into sim stuff!

[@IB4UUB4ME]

No doubt. It’s awesome and very informative!! I like the race car one too, didn’t realize how much engineering went into a nascar!

[@gerharddevos5562]

The attention to detail is spot on

[@jamestanny849]

I’m an engineering student and I really enjoy watching videos on how things work together. I really appreciate your incredible work you do on this channel. Keep up the awesome work! 😎

[@prolska]

greatest or potentially worst mistake of my life; being an aerospace engineer

[@chibuzothevictor14]

@@prolska why??

[@updatedotexe]

@@prolska sure thing buddy

[@HaiderZ315]

@@prolska depends on your patience, interest and dedication. Being an aerospace engineer is to be able to maintain a stable working environment even at such rough conditions and during events of extensive workload. It is completely worth it in every aspect when you reach the final stages

[@mgoksoy]

This video is a treasure for me. I have been involved in civil aviation since fifty odd years , never got to learn cockpit instrumentation despite many flights as a guest in the cockpit . Thank you very much...

[@no_360scope]

The level of detail is mind boggling. I never think when boarding a plane that there is so much detail, fine tuned, parts which take great care to engineer. Like the last video, this really makes me appreciate modern air travel and its unrivalled safety of transportation. Astonishing.

[@Uvisir]

"I never think when boarding a plane that there is so much detail, fine tuned, parts which take great care to engineer" really? are you serious?

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

@@Uvisirapparently he believed modern airplanes just required a steering wheel and gas pedal

[@peppapig9987]

I'm a simple man. I see your videos, I click. Your videos are amazing. Keep up the out standing work.

[@Oldtimerider]

Thanks!

[@nicholasmarino1733]

Hi, the pilots of these aircraft, deserve every penny of their pay check!!!! I am a private pilot, and some of these explanations lost me. Outstanding video!!!!

[@gcorriveau6864]

I can imagine... more complex than my current wings (PA-38 ;-) ... yet, to my now-retired A320 brain, it all made perfect sense. His degree of explanations are detailed for sure and surprisingly accurate. Safe and Happy flying! cheers.

[@Aircessna172]

Flying commercial planes takes so much training.

[@marcd1981]

The mechanics who keep these birds flying know as much, and in some cases, more than the pilots about the flight deck in order to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve whatever problem the aircraft flew in with. You never hear anyone in the public claiming the maintenance personnel should be paid accordingly. If they aren't repaired, the aircraft isn't going anywhere.

[@johnfranklin947]

@@marcd1981 BIG FACTS!

[@rickmassey1272]

Yes...this video alone gives me a new perspective and appreciation for airline pilots....and the on board computers that help keep these systems in check...today's jets are as close to TRUE (star wars type)ANDROIDS as most of us will ever be exposed to.

[@edwardpt8401]

Amazing videos this guy makes and you don’t even hear him say things like “like and subscribe “ like other youtubers. He lets the audience do it on their own based on his high quality videos. Great great work

[@Obirijosephseedorf-nx7vg]

True talk

[@SJR_Media_Group]

Former Boeing.... your detailed 3D animations are always amazing. I have watched other of your videos on aircraft construction and operations. All very close to real life. Every aircraft is a little bit different, but the basics never change. Yaw, Pitch, Roll are the 3 most important concepts every pilot must master to safely fly any aircraft. One thing not mentioned is choice of colors for flight-deck. I still remember when Boeing Triple Seven (777) came out with an all glass cockpit and fly by wire. Adjustable display panels and muted interior colors helped pilots focus without eye fatigue. Since then, all modern aircraft have all glass cockpits and fly by wire. I am old school stick and rudder, or yoke. Side stick needs lots of practice in simulator to master. I just recalled problems in some military jets and side stick were too sensitive and high G load on pilot's arm could accidentally push stick in error. It's funny, 20 years ago at Boeing, engineers had very sophisticated CAD systems. Your 3D see through and fly through are 10 times better than what they had back then. One IBM CATIA workstation cost 50 grand plus annual license. Times have really changed in computing.

[@Romit277]

Thanks

[@Sweetthang9]

Its crazy to think that most of these controls had very specific reasons for coming into existence....and that often included loss of life.....humbling. This is a supremely beautiful art piece made about a supremely beautiful art piece....I genuflect.

[@armynyus9123]

can we please take a moment and ALSO appreciate the work of tons of skilled software developers, who created blender and give it away for free? It's insane how good open source software has become.

[@dougthornton6884]

Your animations are awesome. My friend , an airline pilot now retired, used to talk to me on the 60 meter amateur radio band from his aircraft on flights to Europe. HF (SSB mode)worked great and I could stay in comm with him out over the Atlantic ocean. (I live in NY) Also , my 11 year old Grandson, on a recent trip from NY to FL, had the distinct pleasure to sit in the pilot's seat of a Boeing 737. He is a big airplane enthusiast and I will be sure to show him your channel !!!! Thanks for super educational info !!

[@georgegogo9180]

谢谢！

[@shaggybreeks]

Boeing planes are different enough that they deserve one of your extremely excellent videos. I'm quite surprised how much ground you covered in a short time. Of course you were just skimming the surface of all the controls available, but you did a really good job of abridging the topic!

[@RwingDsquad]

I learned so much in this video. It’s incredible how many buttons, toggles, switches, and levers there are!

[@edwardlong189]

I was involved in the design of the 220 from the beginning when it was the C Series at Bombardier. You have done a great job at this drawing. A couple of things need fixing. 1: on the FCP the HDG is written twice. The windows from left to right should be speed, HDG, altitude. 2: the flap handle is way too long, should be about 2 inched in length.

[@edwardlong189]

A couple of other details. On the EICAS display ( second display from the left with the engine instruments) you have a compass rose which should not be there. The EICAS display is devoted to the engine instruments only. On the first officers Nav display ( second inboard from the right) you have a large U shaped graphic which should not be there. On the glare shield are the priority lights that depict which stick has taken control. The light segment shows a green arrow in the direction ofthe commanded side. I will review some more…

[@mitchellisaac7490]

@@edwardlong189 wow that's pretty cool that you are one of the designers of the cseries absolutely beautiful aircraft good job

[@mikeambacher]

Hi Ed, good to see you on youtube, lucky to have worked with you Sophie and the Bombardier HF team on the design of this cockpit. The feedback I hear is always very positive. Hope all is well with your current activities, cheers

[@edwardlong189]

@@mikeambacher Sophie, Nami,Vito and I are at CMC,designing avionic suites for retrofit. Good to hear from you.

[@turcenoarthurjamil4364]

I hope you can do a "how a commercial/container ship works" video and a separate video of its "how a commercial/container ship is controlled" specificaly focusing on the bridge and the engine control room

[@RwingDsquad]

I would love to see a video like that.

[@EricWarriorPrincess]

I second the motion.

[@vladimird5280]

I would like to see every system of a container ship, just like the plane video

[@turcenoarthurjamil4364]

Yes because it is very helpful especially to students studying maritime courses (like me) and also to those who are enthusiastic about ships and machineries. Many will benifit

[@maverick.404]

This is by far the best description video on the internet about airline cockpit. Huge respect for the efforts you put to make this video.

[@discoverlight]

Wow having this crazy amount of info available pretty mch for free is priceless, also the quality of the animations it's top-notch.

[@Boneless_Chuck]

I was listening to the music as much as the VO. Seems like Jacob had to have a lot of varying ideas to keep everything from being over-repetitive. No small feat for a half-hour video. Incredible job all around!

[@primecorecore]

I am thinking myself as a pilot, provides almost every details to us who are not pilot is realllllyyyy Amazing!!!!

[@raydat1943]

Look I know I'm supposed to be more focused on the content but honestly your animations make everything 100x more interesting.

[@juanpablo681]

Excellent work! Great graphics and clear explanations. I don’t fly the A220, but you may have a mistake on the FCU (Autopilot) panel o. The glareshield. You have HDG 360 twice. The window on the right should read Altitude. Again, I do not fly the A220, but you may want to check this since it is the vertical navigation section of the FCU and having heading there would make no sense.

[@animagraffs]

I'll add this to the pinned "video corrections" comment thread once I create it. As a video racks up views, experts begin to chime in with pinpoint details that really help our work reach that high bar for accuracy. Thanks for your contribution!

[@Baby-gp2fw]

It could be the altitude selector as well. If you set the increment/decrement by 100s, then 360 ft MSL is absolutely possible

[@Soordhin]

@@Baby-gp2fw Can you select sub-100 increments that way? On the A320 only full 100s can be selected, so 360 would not be possible, but 3600 is.

[@Bncxx1275]

@@animagraffs can you make video about how WRC car works ?

[@cjmillsnun]

@@animagraffs Add to that, it would be HDG 000 not 360.

[@GururajBN]

The maker of this video is indeed the master of the topic. Smooth unhurried narration coupled with superb visuals make it a treat to watch the video. Frankly I was expecting to see the black control column!

[@gcorriveau6864]

Another BRILLIANT presentation! "Art meets Technology." I'm ready to strap on the A220/CS300 now and let's fly! Thanks again.

[@Mirristal]

Appreciate the quality, honest work. Love these physics/engineering videos. Would be amazing if you can continue to cover things from rockets, to electric cars, to things like the ISS. Keep up the great work Jake

[@Boris_Chang]

Very well done !!! Thanks!

[@femanvate]

Much respect for how much time and effort went into making this video!

[@DeLiverpool]

Extremely well done. This "tour of the flightdeck" is just beautiful.

[@williams7886]

Before I commented, 380 comments meant A380? GREAT JOB and the sky is your limit. Thanks for everything you do.

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Yes! 380 Comments meant A380. Thank you!

[@pipoybanez5674]

I really thought this is a380

[@donmartinp]

Thank you for your professionalism and precision in teaching through your channel … much appreciated in helping understand the world we live in. It amazes me how ignorant people have become … even though they have all the knowledge of the world in the palm of their hand. Your work makes a difference… without a doubt one of the best digital enciclopedias (if not the best) I’ve found. Well done and please continue!

[@kadenkurten9414]

I’ve been waiting for this video to come out since I watched the first part! Your work is unmatched when it comes to videos like these! I always know when I watch these it will be top notch quality. Keep up the great work Jake!

[@alpha_echo]

That eye-level red/white dot thing to optimize seating/viewing position is pretty clever!

[@sandile13809]

I can’t believe I’m gonna be using these controls one day. I’m so excited to be a pilot

[@Ukie88]

Such a pleasing voice and speech delivery!

[@everettrailfan]

I was kind of expecting a surface level video that doesn't even mention the tiller and glosses over 3/4 of the cockpit, but I was blown away. As someone who is used to Boeing aircraft (primarily the 737) in sims, this actually kind of helped me to get started with an A319 in XP11 and the MSFS A320neo. I think Boeing's airplanes are different enough from the Airbus style shown in this video that it might warrant its own video in the future, but that's wishful thinking on my part lol.

[@Dethikah]

Dude i don't even know how many hours of research it took you to compile all of this and assemble it. Bravo on all these videos. Also appreciated the EDM humor >D

[@avia3089]

Dude, this is becoming an addictive channel, I’m telling you!

[@tonytall5750]

I’ve always wanted to be a pilot my whole life. How I wound up fixing cars is beyond me. I have degrees for aviation. I give you all my word. Once my debt is paid off. It’s time for pilot school.

[@Mr_Bones.]

Sir, I’m currently in Pilot commercial training after finishing private and instrument. The idea that you will go to flight school after resolving debt is insane because it costs tens of thousands of dollars to become a commercial pilot. I’m close to $10k in debt, after paying little by little in cash the aiming of $35,000. Just Start Aviation now imo

[@lascasasdj6226]

This isn't a KZbin Channel, this is the Most INCREDIBLE yt Channel! Congrats

[@cosmokramerization]

Indeed..awesome to say the least...

[@the1abhishek]

This is some next level stuff. Immaculate animation and editing . Feels like sorcery 👌👌

[@giacomobattaglini6798]

Can somebody deny the fact that there are superior brains on this world? Airplanes are the prove that miracles do exists !!! Thank you so much 🙏

[@samfernandes50]

So intriguing, the amount of time and patience you put in these videos, a as labour of love. Thank you!

[@joeunterwagner1397]

Amazing and addictive are these videos . Love it !

[@LAVutube]

Wow ur really great.... This is the only cockpit video available in yt!

[@melstander7985]

Thanks this is probably the best video that explain the controls in a cockpit.

[@007jg]

Your videos are great and the level of detail is just staggering. The 3D models and animations are amazing! The explanations are easy to understand, but no details are missed. I wish I came across these ages ago! I wish the best for you and your channel and that your efforts don't go unnoticed!

[@650ib]

I agree!

[@keithdmello]

I Fly the A220 and it was a pleasure to see you make this video of my office. Well done

[@RandomVidz369]

This is the first I have heard printers being on the plane. Amazing work and great video

[@wyattloney]

Yesssss, half an hour of truly quality content, can’t wait to watch

[@CoCojoy420]

My small soul delights in this channel.

[@SniPYo]

Damn we’re about to fly an airplane after this. Love the channel, it’s brilliant to learn for curious minds

[@MinionInc]

Amazing video & quicker than expected turn around from the "How An Airplane Works" complimentary video. Great work and thank you!!

[@cmilburn26]

For those who don’t know, this is showing the flight deck of an Airbus A220. Every aircraft’s flight deck is slightly different, but in general, they all have about the same features.

[@adammcmonigal262]

Fantastic breakdown of the car. Clear and precise. I am a car person but now have to watch all your other ones. I appreciate as do many others your hard work that goes into it.

[@trey1531]

IRS actually stands for Inertial Reference System. Super interesting video!

[@huneidimohamed]

This is by far the BEST airplane cockpit video that I ever seen!!!

[@catthewondahokulea6515]

I love this video and thank you for teaching me about an aircraft! I hope you do a Helicopter next! Learning about the physics of flying is fun from your videos.

[@samspade7360]

I was pondering the insane amount of detailed work you must put into your presentations...magnificent!😯😀

[@bimal5014]

Can you please make a detailed video on a cargo ship operations too? It would be great video for marine engineers. 👍

[@enzolim1580]

Offshore supply vessels too

[@katimboallan4605]

I greatly appreciate the dedication you put in.

[@kimberlywentworth9160]

Wow, what a nice flight deck on this A220. Pilots must love it.

[@MrBacilon]

@23:38 Marker beacon antennas are never positioned along runways ,they are part of the ILS system and consists of 3 distinctive antennas, audio tones and indication lights. Outer markers are located about 5 miles from end of runway, middle marker about one mile and inner marker at the runway threshold. Audio tones and light indicators are: 400 hz (outer/blue),1300 hz (middle/yellow) and 3000 hz (inner/white) respectively.

[@Mattblackaviation787]

Please continue to make aviation related video!!! You do an absolute fantastic job in all your videos!!!! I can't get enough!!!!

[@richduerr4471]

Wow! This is an amazingly detailed video that will probably step up my flight simulating experience. I stopped just short of my private ticket due to life events, but I still like to flight sim occasionally, guessing my way through some of the more advanced aircraft features. This video is spectacularly detailed! I will check out your other videos, even the non-flight related ones.

[@juliehafenaviatrix]

This video turned out amazing. Such great information on the A220 flight deck. Now I can share with people what I actually do. This would have been such a great resource to have when I was studying to become an airline pilot. I will definitely be sharing this. Also, I had to smile at the comment that said there should be a version 2. Clearly they have never been in this flight deck.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Thank you for being an airline pilot. We need more women in the flight deck!

[@juliehafenaviatrix]

@@paulazemeckis7835 Thank you!

[@willk7184]

This explanation is so good that it almost makes me think I could fly one of these, after about twenty years of training.

[@draco7694]

Incredible work. You've earned yourself an impromptu sky rave.

[@wrighthartlane99]

Proberly only understood about 2% of this but this is so interesting. Most interesting video I have seen in a while.

[@Leanzazzy]

17:38 Imagine if you were a passenger and you heard, "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain Marshmello speaking" 🤣

[@AGXenikos78]

You are a legend Jake, unbelievable videos, appreciate the work

[@shehanbn24]

Amazing videos man! So technically sound and informative and the absolute right amount of humour. The EDM switch explanation had me laughing for a good couple of minutes 😂💯

[@McDaddySkater]

Awesome video, always wanted to know what all those buttons do when peeking in the flight deck

[@apurvasingh2702]

U are awesome..ur vdos hatss off..without any more xtra ads ..u r making awesome knowledge sharing vdos..i wish u get large numbers of viewers a very large so that u could keep your team financially motivated and also serve us with lesser number of ads

[@SSEF15]

I literally feel like I’m robbing you watching this for free

[@kevinfitz8516]

British? If so that's what you all do anyway

[@davidgonzales1070]

@Howard Spence what ads?

[@davidgonzales1070]

@Howard Spence Ohh, i didn't get ads

[@Supgangy]

@@davidgonzales1070 you don’t know what KZbin ads are? 😂

[@davidgonzales1070]

@@Supgangy what I meant was I didn't get ads💀😂

[@chrisboebel4777]

This is my first exposure to this channel and I gotta say, very very well done. Very clear, obviously a ton of work put into the images, lots of research. Amazing. As an aspiring pilot this came at a great time. Thank you!

[@mundlkalli4396]

awesome video........first time EVER to get a breakdown like this one........Thank you !!!!!!!

[@SuperUnknownNetwork]

Wonderful creation of programmers :)

[@leroystea8069]

Thank you for creating this. I was always curious what all those panels and controls were for. Goes to show how much a pilot has to know to effectively and safely navigate an airliner. Really amazing how much is involved. Truly fascinating. Also, Great Job on creating this video. Graphic information was fabulous.

[@MICHAEL-RC]

It's my pleasure watching your amazing video

[@beardedlonewolf7695]

Just when I thought I knew everything about the flight deck... amazing work!

[@markg7963]

Awesome video! I’m a 737 driver and I am jealous of all the automatic functions on these newer jets. That said, the 737 is a beast!

[@平和-v1z]

Incredibly detailed and very well-made, thank you!

[@brunoribeiro9275]

Salut, Merveilleux travail, c'est un plaisir à chaque fois que vous ajoutez une nouvelle vidéo. Continuez comme ça. Merci.

[@vermili0n]

People who fly should watch this, just in case the time came where someone had to fly the plane. Pretty interesting

[@freshmintbubblegum3831]

Long-awaited video! Awesome quality and attention to details, keep it up!

[@conned]

Awesome!! Few inaccuracies, pitch trim missing but who cares, I find it funny that colour of OHD is Boeing sand colour n others Airbus blue...but truly awesome effort. Yes feel like Robbing you, most happy to buy you coffee. I love your work on 18th sailing ship n Submarine, being a Maritimer myself..I'm on Airbus these days .. Keep them coming...

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Outstanding Jake, I almost feel like I could pilot the A220 now! 👍👍

[@bphelan6920]

Many thanks for the very good video of the cockpit. My view of aircraft pilots has increased to over 100% Thanks

[@rodneybettimontenegro2262]

Just to say thank you, always wanted to know but never had the chance,very well done 👍👍👍

[@michiganborn8303]

Just when I thought the narrator didn't joke around at all until 17:35 talking about the EDM switch. That's Emergency Decent Mode and not a special guarded switch to play Electronic Dance Music 😅😂😂😅😅

[@Bladavia]

I actually exploded at the special guarded EDM switch

[@wharris123184]

I see Animagraffs. I click. Then I tell my friends and family to click.

[@vwbora26]

I'm glad you chose the A220

[@VinoBlaza]

This guy spents hours or even days making this video to give us more knowledege about airplane cockpits, what a legend🫡