How do FLAPS EXTEND on AIRPLANES? Explained by CAPTAIN JOE

[@jl2481]

Whenever I fly commercial airlines I always sit behind the wing. I love to watch the wing work. It's brilliant engineering at its best. When we hit turbulence I'm amazed on how much the wing flexes. I enjoy watching the screwjacks lower the flaps. I can't wait to watch the oncoming 2 videos. Here's a suggestion, how about doing videos on landing gear and how they work. That's more incredible engineering. Thank you.

[@mark-ish]

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[@alunesh12345]

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[@mark-ish]

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[@flywithcaptainjoe]

Good idea with the landing gear!

[@milk-it]

Love this comment.

[@Duvstep910]

not a pilot nor an engineer but hope to go to flight school after i'm finished with university. Big up from Jamaica Captain Joe; love your videos

[@bravosierra3919]

Likewise Mate

[@bravosierra3919]

Best of luck

[@alunesh12345]

@@bravosierra3919 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@TriNguyen-nl7qo]

@@alunesh12345 No.

[@bravosierra3919]

@@alunesh12345 thank you for sharing the good news of Holy Bible. Have a good day...

[@atubebuff]

One of the most informative videos on the subject! Thanks Capt.

[@alunesh12345]

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[@LongnoseRob]

Finally we have explanation on how the flaps degrees are measured! Thank you

[@DeviantOllam]

Joe, this video is one of your absolutely most beautiful ones yet. 🤩 I'm sure many other folk will hopefully realize... while all of your videos look polished, this one is exceptionally wonderful and the work you put in and the relationships you have cultivated which have allowed you to capture this kind of footage really shine as you bring us this knowledge today. Thank you for all you do. 👍✈️

[@harrybassett9433]

I've gone from being terrified of flying to loving aviation because of content like this. I've even started flying in GA aircraft and hope to one day get my PPL. Thank you Joe!

[@dianada6340]

I am absolutely not versed in aviation and piloting, but I am in love with you, Capitan Joe! You are very cheerful and energetic🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@adamcollins9404]

The 747-100/200 had an even more complicated leading edge flap system for reverse thrust, the 2 flaps closest to the inboard side of the engine stowed whilst the rest remained deployed, even more of a mind blower, great video for a former spanner turner 3 evolutions of 747 engineer, keep it up Joe, I miss the Queens in this age of fly by wire 👍🏻

[@brimopm]

Wow! 34yrs as an airline pilot and I'm still amazed at the complexity and effectiveness of these systems. Wonderful explanation, systems description, graphics and live demonstration videos. Their use was thought through to the end of several possible scenarios and I'm so impressed they were designed largely in the 50's and 60's. Thanks to the brilliance of thousands in the production of these systems that our current day passengers choose to never open the window shade, complain the internet is spotty and expect a free upgrade on their next flight as a result, all while smirking through their N95 mask.

[@ngaviation3489]

JOE, I have wanted to be a pilot since I remember, and I absolutely LOVE your videos! They are entertaining, and also educational! DANKE!

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@dennypollard8004]

Captain Joe, I am a FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) in the U.S. this was a great video on flaps and the different type and how they operate. I have the B-747 training books but real pictures are so much better than a single photograph. One subject all FAA A&P mechanics test on is flight controls and this really helps understanding for new students in aviation. Great video I have linked to your channel for students to follow along.

[@CerealKiIIer]

Any chance of having a video explaining the difference between Airbus and Boeing flaps? Airbus seems to use a less complicated setup (at least in cockpit). Would be great to have insight about this.

[@TheLikeys]

Yes, that would be super interesting especially because Joe is a pilot for Airbus and Boeing models 💪

[@ZK-APA]

Its just different philosophies, based on design and requirement. But tldr is boeing gives you more options (ie more flexibility), airbus gives you more simplicity (ie ease of use)

[@alunesh12345]

@@TheLikeys Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@roichir7699]

There are some decades of engineering between the 747 and a A320 or more modern aircraft. Basically Airbus has more advanced aerodynamics on the flaps therefore can use less, saving weight and maintenance whereas Boeing sticks to simpler aerodynamics and therefore less development costs on this. But Boeing catches up on newer models.

[@hewhohasnoidentity4377]

@@roichir7699 absolutely not true. In terms of advancement, they are competitive with each having selling points and trade offs. For instance the 787 replaced the concept of using bleed air from the engines to pressurize the cabin. This gives the cabin cleaner air that can be better controlled for comfort. Most would agree this an advanced technology. Airbus designed fly by wire systems that take the input from the pilots and doesn't perform the requested action if the software thinks it is unsafe. This design philosophy is divisive. Most would agree it was and is a major advancement in technology. Boeing aircraft like the 737 and 747 appear to have less technological advancements than Airbus because Airbus didn't exist when these aircraft were designed. Both aircraft manufacturers have product lines that are a result of the circumstances of the time they were made. The A340 was an incredible aircraft that entered service into a world very different than it was designed for. It no longer had a reason to exist. The 737 MAX was an incredible advancement bolted onto a Model T, but it was a result of the circumstances of the time it was made.

[@PearlClanLeaderIrida]

A little story: I only learned about flaps once i accidentally press "F" in FSX, and after that i finally learned how to ACTUALLY takeoff since taking off in TNCM is always a nightmare for me :/ PS; Love the new Intro, Captain!

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@PearlClanLeaderIrida]

@@alunesh12345 what?

[@milk-it]

Wunderbar, genau was Du schon gesagt hast! Boeing's engineering on the 747 has so much foresight and experience built into it. The 747 is, and probably always will be, my favourite commercial aircraft. Nochmals danke Dir Captain Joe für ein tolles und sehr aufmerksames Video! These nerd-bird, geek-out, videos are honestly the best!

[@tigerrx7]

I used to do flight test on a B747 SP in Montreal and when we are on autopilot during cruise, I love to see the control surfaces adjust themselves to maintain KCAS and ALT. Such a beautiful sight. Beautifully done Joe!

[@matthayward7889]

4.00 Sometimes I forget how improbably vast the 747 really is. Thank you Captain Joe for making this video, I look forward to the next two parts

[@TheCracker94]

Wow never saw that those leading edge flaps retracted automatically during landing! Super interesting. Also always wondered what those degrees were relative to! Thanks Joe!!

[@johnnypool2206]

Airplanes are absolutely amazing. I found out about airplanes and their attachments when I built a model airplane 12 years ago. After building it just before flying it, I was fascinated @ the servos and how they move the wing attachments to see what makes them fly. And when I travel on an airliner, I ALWAYS get a window seat just behind the the wing so I can observe the movements of the attachments. Maaaaan..these thing are amazing!!!

[@Michael.Chapman]

Love the flexible and Krueger flaps on the leading edge of the 747-the massive triple-slotted trailing Fowler flaps are mind-blowing on the -400 and earlier versions.

[@DarlesFlow]

Tnx to you Captain Joe i slowly overcome the fear of flying. Whenever there is turbulence or something us going on , u just remind my self of your videos and why is that happening. So from no way i am boarding a plane after watching your videos i can proudly say that i move from 0 to 10 flights a month. Tnx captain Joe for your help

[@iknebli]

Funny that in your videos it's always an Air Ryan that gets in the way of a 747 😁

[@StageManagerKieran]

I love this content SO much!!! The kid who once cut out of high school one afternoon to grab his first flying lesson is totally geeking out right now!

[@kilianortmann9979]

AFAIK the 747 flap arrangement is unusually complex and powerful for an airliner. In the 70s there were not nearly as much large runways, so reducing the takeoff and landing distance as much as possible was important. The 747-8 got a redesigned wing with simplified flaps because in the meantime airports have caught up to the size of modern airliners.

[@TB-um1xz]

How did they simplified the flaps? They are the same. I will agree that the wing is more swept.

[@kilianortmann9979]

@@TB-um1xz Its a completely different layout, with dual element inner and single element outer flaps instead of the tripple element flaps used up to the -400.

[@prs7001]

Commend your teaching skill...Knowing something is different, and explaining it in a simpler and understandable way is another....You are simply amazing.

[@prasannagodbole2489]

Now I Am 56 Yrs . At Very Early Stage I Wanted To Become Pilot. But Any Way I Keep Watching Your Videos Very Explanatory Which Any Conman Man Have Curiosity Will Understand Like Me. Best Wishes & Keep It Up.

[@Eddyspeeder]

Wow, this felt like a personal masterclass. Thank you so much, Joe! And also to Cargolux yet again!

[@bknagz]

I don't think I've ever been so excited for a 3-part series about flaps

[@andrewwood9782]

Always love your videos. I run the fire section at my local airport and have just taken on a new trainee. Only last week was I teaching all about flaps and took him out to a preserved 747-400 which we have to point out what we had been discussing. I will show him this video to help consolidate his knowledge. Thanks very much

[@Yasmine-gm6wv]

Best youtuber , i love your videos , my dream is to become a pilot and you motivate me so much , thank youuu !

[@spencerbalagna5085]

The thrust levers make you go faster thank you Captain Joe

[@spencerbalagna5085]

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[@best4real322]

I can't wait to be in flight school to learn about this great 🙌 video

[@CrossfireBolt]

Throwin Ryanair under the bus 🤣🤣

[@toddavis8151]

It’s awesome that your employer is so supportive of your videos, most other aviation KZbinrs can’t even mention who their employer is

[@ZK-APA]

Usually thats because passenger airlines are more sensitive to PR. Hence their social media policy is much restrictive

[@markuss3886]

Great explanation on the flaps and it's operating system. The back up drives for the L/E flaps is electrical power and the T/E flaps is also electrical.

[@bruncher11]

Feeling entertained by watching the flaps changing in flight and on the runway, i always try to figure out how flaps work relative to the airflow surrounding them. Fluids are fascinating, yet so difficult to understand, except you are a physicist: We just cannot see them ... . THIS episode is the KZbin clip of my dreams come true. Looking forward to episode 2 and 3. Thank you so much!

[@yutahestifirmani7684]

What an amazingly good video, when I was flying as a passenger and sitting by the window of the plane and looking out of the plane, the wings of the plane opened and closed, I thought about how it works, and now through this video I have found the answer. Thanks for your video Captain Joe and always looking forward your next video. ✈️

[@northsideclicker]

Joe, you're that one pilot that can teach me tons of things about aviaton and now I'm using the for games. Thanks for this free education Joe

[@naveenswarnkar4180]

We appreciate your loving voice Sir as whole because no one like you on this planet Earth!!!

[@asianverse7313]

Captain Joe, thank you so so so so much for this video!!! When I took my VERY first flight back in the day, 1990 to be exact, I was a 7 year old little boy, I believe it was the 747-400(maybe) with South African Airways back in the day. It ALWAYS fascinated me how the wings extended upon landing, how the slats, trailing edge worked, etc. I used to fly VERY frequently between Taipei and Hong Kong between 2005 and 2015, those wing components never stopped fascinating me. Thank you SO MUCH for this video, it feels like the wing has LITERALLY been dissected for me, LOL. Love you Captain Joe as ALWAYS!!!!!

[@MartinNeep]

The midspan and outboard LEFs are called ‘Variable Camber’ because the panels actually bend to form a new leading edge ahead of the wing. This flexibility is what makes them susceptible to flutter and partly why they’re retracted during reverse thrust operations.

[@all-yw2yr]

not pilot, nor a airplane technician but God I love airplanes, thanks for the video and sharing that knowledge, good to see you captain Joe.

[@Pseudochick01]

SAME!!!! ✈️

[@mattheisen77]

I always see Cargolux 747 taking off from Rio de Janeiro. Its always at night or dawn. Love the sound he makes even being in another city i can still see and hear it!

[@zlm001]

This is the type of content your channel has been missing lately. Thanks for taking the time to film and put together all the gratuitous and salacious flap and plane video to go with your overview. Always amazed by how much the 747 changes its wing shape, and the huge angle when fully extended. Anyone know if a plane that's similar in this way? Always loved watching the wing during flight.

[@robertwren2289]

Very interesting. Things we just don't ever think about or have to think about when flying. These people are so very smart in understanding how all these things need to work. Mind boggling.

[@TJF4CrewChief]

Captain Joe, Thanks for the detailed explanation. At the beginning I was curious about the flap lever detents (2). You explained that very well. As a former F4-D crew chief, I never realized that the LEF were pneumatically extended. Thanks!

[@rafaelcastillo7423]

Thaks Captain, I’m an aerospace engineering student and this videos are helping me a Lot to develop a project

[@MarekMichalakMusic]

Fantastic video, Joe. Thanks so much for this! Can't wait for parts 2 and 3. As a kid I was always awestruck by the huge flaps the 747 had when coming in overhead to land, and it's probably one of the most easily distinuishable feature when seeing the plane from below. Great hearing your explanation how it works and showing some of the techy details we'd not normally see up and close like that when flying as passengers.

[@codingvio7383]

Thank you for showing the details, I didn't expect there to be so much engineering put into these flaps.

[@babupatil3111]

As always, explained so well ….with actual images/videos and animation.

[@robertsantiago953]

Mr. Joe you sounded more like mechanic than pilot with so much knowledge of the system . I hope the average pilot know a big % of what you explained .

[@bobglazauskis6720]

I spent my first 5+ years with United Airlines in Oakland Ca starting in 1989 in 747 overhaul. Worked on 747-122’s, SP’s and -422’s.

[@luismh184]

As always, great lessons from Captain Joe

[@jangelbrich7056]

I think I wanted to know this since 40+ years ... thank You for all the details!

[@harshadk4264]

Thank you Captain Joe for this video..reminded me of the good times when tv was informative and comforting.

[@Kargoneth]

What a complicated system of linkages and shafts. Pretty interesting. Thanks, Joe.

[@Kargoneth]

Alrighty. I made it to the end of the video. That was quite a ride.

[@wizardofhyd]

This is awesome Joe, I’ve always wondered about the flap operation but this was exceptional!

[@kernmesaproductions5837]

Alright, Joe. You got me waiting for that next video! Great job!

[@david14Herbie]

Another reason to love Boeing, the Queen and your channel

[@gonetoearth2588]

Wonderful video! The Queen is the most beautiful aircraft and her engineering amazing! Dankeschön!

[@kevinjuma9120]

Captain Joe my mentor pilot. Always a pleasure and honour to learn from.Good heaven, man you are a good teacher. You always make me feel like a pilot.How I wish you were my teacher when I start flying classes.Hats off for you Sir.Good job.

[@serdip]

Fantastic video! Thanks so much for sharing your vast knowledge and expertise with a general audience. It certainly helps me have greater appreciation for the magnificent machines and outstanding personnel that make modern air travel safe, convenient and efficient. Thank you! In the really dumb questions department: if wings retracted and expanded towards and away from the fuselage, would the change in the amount of surface area affect the lift in an advantageous way? I imagine that even if there would be some theoretical benefit to having retractable wings, it would be very difficult to actually design and build them. Thank you.

[@alunesh12345]

Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)🥳❤️

[@ianjameshodges2999]

So very clear and informative .. I learnt a lot.. Thank you so much..

[@KevinWakliFitness]

Captain Joe To The World 🌍 Thank you for making me a pilot🙏

[@pauls5440]

Capitain Joe back again into an aircraft systems explanations :) I like it, that is the most interesting part for me

[@jcoghill2]

The variable camber flaps work through the monkey motion of all those linkages you see at 03:42 . The linkages connect to the fiberglass panels causing them to bend as they extend or retract. Their operation is a marvel of engineering I never tire of watching.

[@jort93z]

The fiberglass doesn't really bend.

[@wallyman292]

Never realized the front flaps "unfolded" like that, rather than just extending out from the leading edge like you see on most other planes! Cool!

[@yahyahmdllh]

Wow. Your team production has improved A LOT. Well done, Captain!

[@micahgotracksplays2875]

I just love the flaps on a plane it’s something about those aerodynamic fairings and those flat surfaces just attract me to sit next to the wing

[@TheAditya1655]

Your videos are awesome. Nowdays whenever I am on flight, observe your points.

[@rriam_321]

thank you mr captain. Very important video for aviation students before state exam

[@stoffls]

The undisputable queen of the skies. I am afraid I will never fly in one again - but for me the most beautiful airliner ever.

[@vishalsinghrathore]

As a trainee engineer of boing 777 i would like to say sir captain Joe you r known the things more than the engineer btw great explaination

[@raailiatorramix5059]

another great video joe looking forward to more

[@brickmaster3589]

Just a casual Great captain joe video

[@mathiasmukiibi1951]

I really enjoy the explanation by Captain Joe,,am Mathias Mukiibi from Ugandan

[@ikichullo]

The new skeuomorphic intro looks great!

[@E-Techniker]

As an Technician (in Electrics) I like such videos so much. On my next life I will choice any technical job in aviations! 😅

[@propranav5324]

Woo new video and intro!

[@Skybound_travel]

I love your new intro

[@mainafamily3518]

Your new LOGO is STUNNING

[@nicrave6874]

I actually got a screening-assessment on the 747 tomorrow, so the video is timed perfectly, thanks!

[@TB-um1xz]

What company does that?

[@nicrave6874]

@@TB-um1xz a place where you can book B747 simulator rides in Germany

[@leulmengistu6883]

Hi Joe one day I hope you will come on 🇪🇹 Ethiopia .can you tell us in your second video about A beluga and B Dream lifter

[@khalidbashir4017]

9:33 Ryan air Cameo 😂😂

[@Thomasmcse]

Thanks Joe for that great video with all the explanations! Won't find that very often. Can't wait for the next one!

[@moestrei]

The more I learn about the Queen of the Skies the more I love it. Fortunate enough to have done many SYD - SCL flights with her before she was replaced by the 787 (with those stupid narrow seats).

[@mariebcfhs9491]

the leading edge flaps work so beautifully

[@alansimpson8962]

The sound of the flaps going into operation is awsome

[@ki73]

Ein sehr eindrucksvolles, lehrreiches Video. Vielen lieben Dank.

[@jasemalzaabi7798]

YOU ARE THE BEST !!!

[@Nyck461]

Fantastic and very informative video. Joe explains everything in details. I love the engineering of the airplanes.

[@WillOneZeroZeroTwoFour]

Merci Capitaine Joe ! Always entertaining and fun to watch your videos. Greetings from Aix-en-Provence!

[@mainafamily3518]

Amazing CAPTAIN I GET ADDICTED TO YOUR CHANNEL

[@johnnyholland8765]

I built literally thousands of those torque tubes or drive shafts that connect the gear boxes when I worked for Boeing.

[@ajalatobi9723]

Fantastic!!!! This is the Captain Joe we all want to see😫

[@MaulinAgrawal1217]

I like sitting over the trailing edge of the wings… I can hear the hydraulic noises of the flaps extending or retracting. My favorite flap sounds are 777 and A350-1000.

[@iamnospa7683]

Love these videos! Airplane tech is amazing. Thank you for the great work in sharing these with us.

[@mattkovach526]

Just a correction, at about 8:50 point of the video. We are looking at the L/H body gear wheel well. The unit circled on the L/H side is a power drive unit (PDU) that operates the inboard T/E flaps. That is correct. However, the unit circled on the right is not the PDU for the outboard flaps. If I remember correctly that unit is a door operated sequence valve. The PDU for the outboard T/E flaps is located in the R/H body gear wheel well.

[@bravosierra3919]

Hi Joe, Great Video. Can't wait for the next two parts...

[@cbwplanespotting2599]

Very informative video Captain. Thanks for sharing.

[@cynthiahopkins7090]

Joe, what a wonderful experience you are a good pilot, and it is well deception how to use the flaps when the take-off and landing of the airline. Thank you so much for your information. 👍😊