How to "Jump Start" an Airbus A320 at Terminal Gate

[@ladyandtheramp]

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Is there an Instagram account???

[@SeligTiles]

I’m always interested in the behind-the-scenes stuff. What I like the most about this is the human side- how you wave to the crew and im sure they wave back. As if to say, “see ya next time, safe flight”. Professional and with pride.

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is absolutely what I think :) I want to make sure they always leave with some happiness and joy before their journey 😁

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[@ladyandtheramp]

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[@jeffreykoran4820]

WORKED THE RAMP AMERICA WEST AIRLINES IN PHOENIX...NOW AMERICAN AIRLINES...DID 22 YEARS....PRETTY MUCH DID IT ALL BACK THEN...TOO BAD YOU WERNT AROUND THEN...YOUR GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO...

[@garywhitehead4160]

Bloomin heck... didn't realise how much work the ground crew do just to get one of these things going!! Excellent...

[@ladyandtheramp]

There is a lot going on to get a plane ready to go!

[@andrewj9831]

The ground crew wouldn't be doing this.... the mechanics would be doing the airstart...we try to keep rampers from touching the plane if possible....

[@davidsmiths5471]

​@@andrewj9831Can I ask which airline?

[@andrewj9831]

@@davidsmiths5471 When I worked at ORD/MDW, it was with United, American (AKA America west, US Airways) few regionals, MX contract work (international and limited flights). Now I focus on business jets. However, the main reason why, the rampers/cleaners/fuel/lav are "contracted out" (there and most places airports), so they don't have a lot of training/knowledge, and it caused a lot of issues and damage. For example, not putting on the hose fully, and wham it flies off and causes damage. You would be shocked how many times, I had to fix issues.

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@andrewj9831 Did the same north of ORD! Not maintenance,but everything but CSA,PSA! And I know what you mean! If people knew what actually happens,most people wouldn't fly!

[@keith2758]

What an amazing job you have. And more importantly what a beautiful and warming smile, you have brightened my day here in the uk. Thank you Keith x

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you 😁

[@dennisk5818]

Most passengers never see, nor care about, what is happening when their aircraft is pushed out. Knowing what's going on in the cockpit and now what is happening by the ground crew, helps me to appreciate the whole. Great job shooting, glad it wasn't handheld!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Yes! We have a great team out here…and so many little details and work areas to everyone where they need to go 😁

[@mikegreeley8563]

And you're so correct working with a great team makes the biggest difference in the world. I've been doing this job for 32 years and I can say you guys doing awesome job and that is the right way to do an air start And I am so glad to see there are still rap agents like you guys out there that still take pride in their job.

[@anitastanley8986]

I always think of the work it takes to make these amazing machines carry us safely to our destination. The skill and amazing technology behind just fuelling and getting food and cargo on board takes so much work. Always very grateful to everyone involved.😊😊😊😊😊

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@mikegreeley8563 So you do walk arounds with the doors open and hoses still connected to the aircraft and jet bridge still attached?

[@davidsmiths5471]

​@@anitastanley8986So you do not work on a ramp?

[@postalsaint]

I used to be a ramp agent for Continental/United at IAH. These videos are not only educational but very accurate about life on the ground at a major airport. Keep up good work. You have to do a video about load plans. Weight and balance, to include things that are loaded on planes besides luggage. Like animals, dry ice, mail, caskets...etc

[@davidsmiths5471]

Good thing your not a ramp! This is the perfect video of an unsafe ramp! This has nothing to do with the person that puts these videos on here because they are trained this way and management lets it go on a daily basis! But actually shows why we have accidents on ramps throughout the US!

[@postalsaint]

@davidsmiths5471 I don't see her doing anything unsafe. She isn't operating the camera, someone else is. She is in communication with the pilot at all times. Her attention is where it needs to be, pushing the aircraft to its start up position. The wing walkers are doing what they are trained to do. It's an easy job that is relatively stress free. You don't bring any of your work home with you. Like any job around aircraft...yes....safety, safety, safety. Now the following is an entirely different story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYm0h6dvaJKdrcksi=hZdcoMvsBMHATp2V

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@postalsaint By your response, you do not work on a ramp,or might be the problem that is on the ramps throught the ramps in the US! Would you like a list?

[@nathanaelstedman2801]

This is awesome! Nothing like the ear piercing scream of an air start to start off a morning.

[@davidsmiths5471]

Just curious when was the ear piercing scream of the air start?

[@nathanaelstedman2801]

@@davidsmiths5471 many older air start units were incredibly loud. Pair that with the starting of an IAE engine and you were in for a treat

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@nathanaelstedman2801 I understand all that! I can hear airstarts from other gates and from my house which is more then 3 miles away! I guess my point was "What noise"

[@cody7068]

@@davidsmiths5471You cannot really grasp how loud it is from the video. Air starts are extremely loud. My earmuffs fell off one time and it was borderline ear shattering. You’ve probably never been around planes from your comment, but trust me, they’re extremely loud and high pitched when your 5-10 feet from the engines undoing the air start hose. Being around them in general is loud. It’s shocking how quiet planes are when you’re on them or looking out the glass at the airport, can’t even hear them.

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@cody7068 So by your response,you did not read my comments! Yes I understand every part of ramp operations! And by your response maybe you should not be around aircraft! Because the only thing you should be hearing when unhooking the hose is the running engine!

[@carlaustin7398]

Great content, keep it coming please. Thanks for sharing.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thanks, will do! 👍😁

[@KATONKA...]

Such a genuine smile, I pray nothing or anyone takes it from her

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you 😁

[@mbiehl2]

Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes of what goes into turning planes. I flew recently and paid attention to how fast the ground crew unloaded the plane, and prepped it for boarding and departure! Thank you for your hard work.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh thank you so much! With a good crew, things should go pretty smoothly, even when there are “hiccups” 😁

[@marcd1981]

That was interesting to see the engine start process, thanks for the video!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christofferskold5591]

there's that beautiful smile :) and you are so good at what you do it amazing to watch you on KZbin :)

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you so much!

[@kenhull1245]

A very enjoyable channel. Thank you for sharing what is far from an easy job. Great teamwork. And if your smile doesn't light up the cockpit, I don't know what it would take. I look forward to more episodes :).

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you!😀

[@mariamutz2452]

Keep up the great job

[@donnamariebrown2478]

It must be sooo hot on that Arizona tarmac, especially in the sun. Great job!!!!

[@ladyandtheramp]

In this video…it was still bearable…but this week the the temps are climbing 🔥

[@ashwin1698]

Yesterday accidentally came across your channel, your vlogs are absolutely simple and fantastic. Really informative and to see your spirits up high during work - is Inspiring. Keep rolling the camera - Your channel is about to grow exponentially in coming months!. Lots of greetings from Germany!!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! 😁👋

[@JuanChavez-hn8th]

Do you wear thongs

[@JuanChavez-hn8th]

Lady in the tramp do you wear thongs

[@steveflynnmedia]

Love watching your vids. Brings back the memories of when l worked the ramp at Gatwick

[@ladyandtheramp]

That's awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Canadan98]

Unsung heros in aviation operations! Every time I fly, I am always fascinated by all the tasks carried out by the ground crew to get the flight prepped. Thanks for sharing your unique view outside of the aircraft!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@WBDE]

Its always fun to watch people do their job with skill and proficiency

[@davegrundgeiger9063]

It really is!!

[@davidsmiths5471]

This has nothing to do with her! But you might be clueless of what goes on a ramp?

[@davidsmiths5471]

​@@davegrundgeiger9063A lot of unsafe practices going on actually

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you! 😁

[@drnelsonok]

I love the moment when you smile and say goodbye to the pilots... you are simply wonderful... hugs by the thousands for you...

[@ladyandtheramp]

😊 thank you 🙏

[@mariamutz2452]

God bless you and your family

[@johnlazlo1908]

Love Aviation.. I did Autobody collision restoration 33 yrs. Its a art what you do.. No mistakes in this feild.. Redoing a air bag system after a collision knowing that car will be safe is on mine shoulders..

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh that is a big responsibility!!

[@Burgoseletronica05]

Hi Jessica, nice work with this A320 Ceo with engines IAE V2500. Just a curiosity, Do you are original from Phoenix? or another city from America? Kisses and regards from São Paulo Brazil.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you!

[@jcsufi]

I am so glad I found this channel awesome stuff

[@ladyandtheramp]

Welcome aboard! 😁👋

[@calstankey4131]

Every day your subscriber count goes up. I’m so proud of you Jess!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh thank you! It is crazy! I didn’t know people would be interested in this type of work :)

[@calstankey4131]

@@ladyandtheramp It’s not the work, it’s YOU

[@Rafael-ex3cu]

Retired UA Ramp IAH. Love your videos. Would have loved having you on my team. Rock On! ✈️

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh thanks! I am sure it would have be fun! 😁

[@davidsmiths5471]

Good thing your retired

[@fredericsupercycle4136]

do you always need a helper to pin a plane? TX again for the video!!! ALWAYS enjoying the watch!!! :D

[@ladyandtheramp]

Yes. We always have a crew member pull the pin and disconnect the tow bar :)

[@fredericsupercycle4136]

@@ladyandtheramp80% are unhappy at work: you do belong to the 20% of happy at work! It is really obvious!! :D

[@ladyandtheramp]

😁 I do love my job

[@fredericsupercycle4136]

@@ladyandtheramp would like to have a co workers like you :)

[@alfamontydog]

After the engine has started I watched the crew disconnect two hoses, are they both for air starting or is one for fueling?

[@ladyandtheramp]

The yellow large one on the right hand side is the portable air/hearing vent. The skinnier one on the left hand side is the air start hose. It is a super pressurized air hose to help jump start the engine.

[@alfamontydog]

@@ladyandtheramp Thank you for the quick reply. As a former marine engineer I would call that Port side. The large hose or cable underneath the cockpit must be the power cable, I understand the plane does not have power until the #1 engine has started ? I really admire how you move those huge planes around, I look like a real klutz backing my boat down the ramp LOL.

[@Emale2000]

Great job! Captions explaining the various steps you're performing would have been helpful.

[@ladyandtheramp]

I agree. I am going to to a live stream on this video very soon and walk everyone through what is going on. Make sure to subscribe so that you get notice!

[@mxracer95x]

I love your job! Thanks for showing this side of aviation that us passengers know little about.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@davidsmiths5471]

And would not fly again,very unsafe practices!

[@HartfordWhaler]

I subscribed. Love watching you do your thing. Fun to see for a long time traveler.

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Thank you for subscribing!

[@HartfordWhaler]

You bet. Very cool to see this process from your perspective. As travelers, we just see it from the windows and take it for granted. A lot goes into it. I’ve always thought it would be very cool to be the one actually moving giant airplanes. Look forward to more. PS - great unique KZbin niche.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thanks 😁

[@spl311bt]

In the early 1980’s at Air Canada cargo in yvr we had pickup truck mounted air starts for our dc8-63 and 727 freighters….. the connection point for the 727 air start was at the right rear under #3 engine ,so we would have to back the pickup up fairly close to the rear as the hoses were not very long….. can’t recall if they started #1 or #2 first,but between the airstart and one engine screaming , it was rather intense

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is crazy!! Definitely would get your blood pumping!!

[@ltshering]

Behind the scenes are the most interesting posts hats off to you , respect from India your channel is subscribed god bless and lwould love to see more posts

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate your subscription! And hello! 👋 😁

[@lakersfan4life24]

You honestly have the Coolest job🙂The kind of job you stay at for 30-40 Years for sure. 💯✈️🛫🙂

[@ladyandtheramp]

We do have a lot of high seniority employees at our station!!

[@scottkeeley7735]

What kind of work schedule do ramp agents work?

[@ladyandtheramp]

There are part time lines and full time lines. All throughout the day, mid-shifts and night time shifts. We work on rolling start times. Some start at 3am, 4am, 5am…etc…

[@DavidBerquist334]

On a 727 or dc 9 and md 80 is there a injestion zone the same as wing mount engines

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh that is a good question! I will have to ask some of my fellow rampers who have worked with those type of aircraft’s.

[@davidsmiths5471]

No those are tail mounted engines! There's a different zone

[@DavidBerquist334]

@@davidsmiths5471 what is the zone for them tail mount engines

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@DavidBerquist334 probably the same in the front to be on safe side! but different in the back because of the height! But never seen markings for them(high mount) but common sense should be used

[@grahamrobinson4665]

Nice work Jessica,..Nice weather too.....is that tug weather proof for when the rain comes down?..or do you hide it undercover?

[@ladyandtheramp]

Those tugs stay outside all year round. Blazing sun or pouring rain 😁

[@ShelbyBanditNFS]

Gotta love those A320's

[@ladyandtheramp]

So true!

[@mmppatel4028]

Your work is hard but nice job and your video is knowledge all people.

[@ladyandtheramp]

I appreciate that!

[@quiros1527]

Awesome video and awesome job! Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@ladyandtheramp]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👋

[@faustinofabro3408]

I’m a new subscriber to your channel watching from Honolulu Hawaii

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh mahalo for the subscription! And 👋😁

[@IDSnowman]

I’m assuming that the different ‘models’ of planes have different pushback arms? Or can you use the same one for each aircraft?

[@ladyandtheramp]

Surprisingly…they use the same tow bar. The company recently changed all the tow bars to a beefier one that fits on both the Boeing and the Airbus nose gear.

[@3sons66]

Very cool. Thanks for the video!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Glad you liked it!

[@cupcakemcgee3175]

I know this is probably already been said but can you add comms or is that not allowed. Thanks great videos.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Can you define “comms”…Like communication between the pilot and ground? Or like comments?

[@cupcakemcgee3175]

@@ladyandtheramp yes, communications that you are having with the pilots during your process.

[@georgeprout42]

​@@cupcakemcgee3175I very clearly saw her at 08:00 to inform the flight deck to start engine 1. Not all communication is verbal.

[@andrewj9831]

Don't know if the airline would allow "comms" to be published. She wasn't signalling to the pilots (they can't see her probably), but to the wingwalkers. The pushback driver has a headsets they use to talk to the crew.

[@evandwright]

What is the reason for having to start is this way? It sounds like the apu is running no?

[@ladyandtheramp]

The APU is inoperable…not running. The aircraft is plugged into the ground power and ground AC of the jet bridge. The Air Start unit off to the left is highly pressurized, pushing a whole ton of air into the jet engine. It needs that pressurized air to start the engine. Once Engine 1 starts…it can start the other one (Engine 2). After it’s one engine is started, we now can pull all the ground power, etc… Once the engine starts, it now can power up everything on it’s own. Sorry for the lengthy response. I should do a voice over on that video

[@fredcarruthers8285]

The terrain looks like sky Harbor is that where you operate out of?

[@ladyandtheramp]

You are correct!

[@fredcarruthers8285]

I watch all your videos and love them.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you 😁

[@Breenild]

How do you know, where you have to push the plane to? Is that always the same path?

[@lilbill6089]

The clearance is given from ground control to the flight crew and then to the pusher through the ground link.

[@itsmephil2255]

Ok, yep I'm hooked.....what a fascinating job this is As passengers we don't get to see things like this Awesome video

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you!

[@itsmephil2255]

@@ladyandtheramp just binge watched all your videos ....I hope there's more to come

[@ladyandtheramp]

I will try and keep them coming! 😁

[@itsmephil2255]

@@ladyandtheramp yes please 🫶

[@asw850]

So you have an GPU hooked up from the left side and an Air unit sporting the yellow duct on the right which is supplying the bleed air?

[@davidsmiths5471]

The smaller hose going from left to right connected to the large white cart if that helps

[@ladyandtheramp]

Correct! :)

[@asw850]

@@davidsmiths5471 Whats the yellow duct? AC Unit?

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@asw850 That is A/C or heat that is connected to the jet bridge!

[@artiek1177]

I’ve seen several of the videos now and this is another nice one. I do have one question. Can someone tell me what the orange cord is that runs from the tug up to and connects into the belly of the plane?

[@davidsmiths5471]

Communication to the pushback to crew!

[@jgarcia709]

Hi!!! Question......what Oakley glasses r those??????

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh good question… I need to find out! I will get back with you 😁

[@lb012006]

Omg i worked for Envoy and no matter what any Air Start will always scare me.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Yes…it is nerve wracking!

[@01FozzyS]

Boy those more modern air starters sure are quiet! We used to borrow from TWA here at SFO in the 90's and they were NOISY! lol

[@ladyandtheramp]

I was surprised how quiet this one was too! Some of them are noisier…😁

[@gregthegamblerslots3982]

I was involved in an air start on an airplane a couple days ago. I was kind of nervous because an air start is dangerous. You have to be aware of what engine is running and pay attention to the wing walker signaling that the engine is running.

[@ladyandtheramp]

So true!! The entire crew has to be on high alert! Very aware of what is going on! Hopefully things went well with your air start 😊

[@bigjoel3599]

Awesome content and I know that you probably get this a lot but beautiful smile. Surprised how quiet the huffer is. The one we had the sound is still burnt in my head 😂. Sometimes had to wear double hearing protection for that operation.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Yea…some of the tugs are super loud! Did you work at ORD? We have lots of guys from ORD that call the pushbacks “huffers” 😁

[@bigjoel3599]

@ladyandtheramp Meant that your air start cart being quiet compared to what I've used but negative worked at KHSV. Interesting that's a new one, never heard of the pushbacks being called huffers. Had a old colleague that worked ramp and a&p at DFW call the airstart carts huffers 😂. Do you ever have to ever once in a while use hand signals with the pilots when doing airstarts or standard pushback operations when your headsets are inop or you have a backup set to use?

[@davidroques9187]

I like the play on the name of the channel. I worked 4 years on the flight deck (USS Nassau-LHA 4) as a refueler (ABF) back in the day. How many fires have you experienced in cold start ups? In 4 years I've seen two on deck. I enjoy your channel 💪

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh wow!! That would be an incredible job and experience! So cool! We have never experienced any fires and I pray we don’t 😁🙏

[@bradmoyer9737]

Was the reason for a “Jump Start” an inoperative APU?

[@ladyandtheramp]

Correct!!👍😁

[@michalhorny630]

Thank for video. 😉😉😉

[@ladyandtheramp]

You're welcome 😊

[@Mike-01234]

Was once on a plane out of Cancun the APU was inop they didn't have a Start cart that was big enough to start the engines. With a full plane it only took a few minutes sealed up with no fresh air flowing in for it to get really uncomfortable. Each time from when they removed the ground AC tube which is that bigger flex tubing it would take about 5-8 minutes before they would try again. Eventually they had us get off the plane go back into the terminal while they figured it out. Finally found a cart that would start it eventually we got back on.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh my goodness! That sounds horrible! I wasn’t sure how long it would take for the aircraft to get hot inside! I am glad that finally got it resolved!

[@commonsense31]

What is the Long wide Yellow hose doing? Is it for exhaust gasses or?

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is the ground air conditioning unit. So when the aircraft does not have it’s APU (auxiliary power unit) on, the plane can stay cool still :)

[@andrewj9831]

The big yellow hose is used for heating and cooling the aircraft, it's connected to a unit on the jet bridge or a separate unit.

[@commonsense31]

@@ladyandtherampThank you for the explanation. Keep the Videos coming. They are amazing:)

[@elmerrrrrr]

Please tell the plane to be quiet. I'm trying to focus

[@jayred3777]

It’s so cool watching this stuff, THANKS. But why does the plane need to be jump started ??

[@JetsNGolf]

What happened to the APU??

[@ladyandtheramp]

I was talking to another pilot yesterday, asking that same thing…but he went more into about the “how it works” instead of “why” it didn’t. So I will try and follow up!

[@JetsNGolf]

@@ladyandtheramp Lol... Can't take us anywhere....

[@andrewj9831]

So many things it could be.... a valve, the actual APU, etc....plus they need to give the APU a few days off a month.

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

If a plane needs jumpstarting, is one not better off avoiding flying it, or in it?

[@davidsmiths5471]

Not at all,but will have to fix within a certain time frame

[@mariamutz2452]

I'm new to your channel

[@davidwalters7600]

Incredible job with the air start. I’m so very proud of you and how far you have come.❤

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you so much!!

[@fredgamula2293]

Great video! Fascinates me when I am in a plane watching the ground crew. This gives some awesome ‘right there’ perspective! Thanks

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you for watching!

[@deanchapman6425]

This is commonly referred to as a BLOW START as commercial aircraft use pressurized air from the APU auxiliary power unit for on ground and air restarts. They also generate electrical power. If an APU is in op, then the ramp will use a blow start unit, large air compressor on wheels to provide air pressure to start the engines.

[@ladyandtheramp]

😁😁👍

[@rmohammed9269]

Good Job Crew 💯 🛩️👍 Hi from JFK

[@ladyandtheramp]

Hey JFK!! 👋👋 I am flying into your station soon! How are things going out there?

[@lorenagarciadance78]

Great work as usual and the ground crew. I am glad they allow you to film while doing your work so we at home can enjoy what it is like to be a driver, ground crew, how it all works, from beginning to end. you are truly awesome and love the shades too.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it 😁👋

[@davidsmiths5471]

By your comment you have never worked a day on a ramp?

[@lorenagarciadance78]

@@davidsmiths5471 never. Probably never either. But am fascinated by it. So happy to see workers can use go pro cams and share with the world what it is like to do these jobs up close like this.

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@lorenagarciadance78 So your good for them using go pros,instead of concentrating on the job and the safety of the passengers and crew

[@lorenagarciadance78]

@@davidsmiths5471 It is very cool for them to use go pros to share videos how they do their job. If they want to that is! and they have the right to do that if they like. And of course, as long as they do their job right which she is amazing as well as the crew. all is good. no complaints here at all.

[@fred5727]

It would seem that you are very close to the ingestion zone when turning the airplane. Do you feel even a hint of air rushing into the engine, being that close?

[@ladyandtheramp]

No. Even when I turn, the distance to the engine is outside of the ingestion zone. It may appear that way on the video…but there is s lot is space between the tug and the engine 😁

[@Marki12345-j]

Hello, im looking into becoming a ramp agent and was wondering how the pay was and if i should also look into picking up a second job?

[@ladyandtheramp]

The starting pay is average. But the benefits are great! Full medical, dental, 401k. Free flights for family!

[@jerrybow8779]

Pays ok just don’t work for a contractor

[@manolomiralles7232]

Que bien te defiendes en el trabajo estás guapísima felicidades

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you! 😁

[@gregstillman5197]

correct me where i'm wrong; the apu (when it's working) among other things provides enough air to one of the engines to start the blades turning to a point the pilot then "starts the fuel and ignition" and starts one engine. Then, that engine provides the air to the other engine to get it started, or perhaps the apu (when it's working) also provides the air flow to the 2nd engine also. Since the apu wasn't functioning here the engine running then can provide the air flow. I admit i know virtually nothing here; my thought, all these years, was the apu was providing power to the electrical and air conditioning.

[@ladyandtheramp]

That was pretty darn accurate! Great job!

[@andrewj9831]

Normally to start the eng they use the APU (think of it as a small jet engine), to start one of the engines (normally #2) via air (but can do both). That eng will crossfeed air to the other to get it started. The Apu provides bleed air to allow starting engines, and air conditioning(this is why during push back getting to eng starts, you will notice the air conditioning is limited), along with electrical power. Doing an "airstart" they start #1.

[@daletowe6180]

Do you get a lot of A3 80 air buses in there?

[@ladyandtheramp]

We do not get any 380’s :( Our wide body fleet includes the Boeing 777 and the 787

[@kylaura]

Why was the one engine running when you pushed back and the other wasn't running

[@davidsmiths5471]

The air start ,started the engine because of no APU=auxiliary power unit! That engine running will start the other!

[@d.l.harrington4080]

Is a plane consider safe to fly without a working APU for backup power?

[@ladyandtheramp]

Yes, absolutely 😁! Just like when a vehicle is jump started, it doesn’t not affect the safety or workability of the aircraft.

[@TianarTruegard]

Look up "Minimum Equipment List" for aircraft, or Mentor Pilot's channel I think has mentioned before what equipment an aircraft needs working in order to be safe to fly. Short of it is, aircraft is safe to fly with APU not operational, but they have to repair it within a certain period of time. You still have two operational engines providing power and the aircraft can still land safely on one engine.

[@LazloNQ]

What did that guy to her tug when we walked up to it?

[@ladyandtheramp]

What did the the guy do? On the right side or left? Is that what you were asking?

[@jorgetrodriguez7669]

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[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@jorgetrodriguez7669]

@@ladyandtheramp 🥰🥳🥳🥳🌹❤️🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻☀️

[@jaredjost311]

Where is this airport?

[@ladyandtheramp]

PHX - Sky Harbor Airport

[@jaredjost311]

@@ladyandtheramp Following your Channel 🛬 🚜 Hugs! Brazil

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you 👋😁

[@paulfreeman5756]

She's got the power

[@ladyandtheramp]

I try 😀

[@renatoemydio2329]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho,feito com garra amor e dedicação ,parabéns .

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you!! 😁

[@seekimheng8929]

Great job 👍👌❤️

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@valdemarlinhares9105]

Name of airporto?

[@ladyandtheramp]

Phoenix Sky Harbor

[@valdemarlinhares9105]

@@ladyandtheramp Thanks , I live in Brasil , you are beautiful. Hugs

[@borgdylan]

I had never seen this happening at a major airport. Here in Malta (LMML) we do get engine starts on stand (started using APU) since the airport got no pushback trucks and aircraft just exit the stand under their own power. The only actual pushback trucks and "hoffers" int he country are owned by the maintenance companies such as lufthansa teknik or sr technics.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh wow! So interesting! Thank you for sharing!

[@borgdylan]

@@ladyandtheramp glad you found it of interest.

[@borgdylan]

@@ladyandtheramp if you'd like more info on Maltese aviation I'll answer any questions you have as best I can

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh thank you! Is the air more humid there? How does the machinery and equipment stand up to the salty air? I remember when I lived in Hawaii, there was a lot more rust abs corrosion on everything. Is that similar?

[@borgdylan]

@@ladyandtheramp it's very humid and the air is very salty. The approach path to runways 31, 05 and 23 are over the sea. I think they paint equipment in corrosion resistant paint and keep on maintenance of the paint layer to prevent rust. I've never seen rusty ramp side equipment whenever I flew with our national carrier. If you have more to ask, ask away! I'm also found @borgdylan on the other major platforms.

[@ArtificallyHip]

Is one to assume that this aircraft will be taken out of service soon to repair the APU?

[@davidsmiths5471]

Yes

[@lexustech48]

How long will a bird like this stay in service before the APU gets repaired? My assumption is that once it reaches a maintenance airfield for its airline it would get looked at?

[@ladyandtheramp]

I think you are correct! I will double check with aircraft maintenance tomorrow! Good question! 😁

[@andrewj9831]

A few days for the most part if not sooner. As it's a pain not having an APU...limits where the plane can go, and the extra time it takes to airstart.

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

Why was there a need a to start an engine at the gate?

[@ladyandtheramp]

The APU (auxiliary power unit) was not working. That is what they use to start their engines. So if that little jet turbine that blasts that high pressure air is not able to be powered…their engines won’t start. So they stay plugged into our grind power and we hook up a portable air start unit that blasts a bunch of air to get the engine started. Once one engine is started…we can disconnect all of our ground equipment from the aircraft and after we start pushing back, the pilot will start the other one.

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

@@ladyandtheramp ok, that is what I figured. Sure enough, I watched one of your live streams where you explained that very same issue, lol. However, that was after I asked the question, who knew? So all aircraft engines do need air pushed into it for it to start. That is what I'm learning.

[@Brett_Noll]

@@RayCamacho-m2e The compressed air from the APU is directed into the main engine’s air starter, which turns the engine’s first turbine, the N2 (high-pressure spool).

[@jjaagg5050]

Why would the APU be inoperable?

[@RLTtizME]

It broke....duh.

[@jjaagg5050]

@@RLTtizME Thanks wise guy! LOL!

[@ladyandtheramp]

I was asking a pilot about that yesterday! But he went into more detail of how it works…not the “why” it is broken. I will try and find out more info! 👍

[@Jerry2011b]

ah the good old air starter, I recall it be much louder but maybe because I was dealing with 777 GE90 engine. The air starter we used were absolutely pumping at 100% capacity inorder to start a GE90 engine and even running at idle it was still very very loud

[@ladyandtheramp]

This one was a lot quieter! But that is cool that you worked on the big boys…those triple 7’s are awesome!

[@Jerry2011b]

@@ladyandtheramp Yeah I only work with freighter 777-200F in LAX for the airline and I work as ramp operation supervisor so I deal with GHA/loader/mechanic all the time. Once aircraft is pushed back and started taxing, we would go smoking outside the building and wait for the low humming sound of GE90 engine engine spooling up when the APU was operational, then we can't leave until the aircraft is airborne. Seeing your video bring back alot memories and I kind of miss it.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh that is cool! Your ear’s definitely become trained to listen to those engines!

[@Jerry2011b]

@@ladyandtheramp Yeah the GE90 have a very unique low humming sound when spooling up. I think I enjoyed working in the airport and I work mostly graveyard shift as our freighter only comes at night time. Many of the employees were let go myself included during Covid.

[@chrisbrennan8702]

Reminds me of the old days

[@REAGAN_1980]

Pulling the chocks i miss being around airplanes

[@Rod3E900]

I used to be a pushback Instructor for UPS...few things in life more challenging than a new student pushing back a multimillion dollar jet for the first time !!!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Sooo true! The amount of patience and courage you instructors must have! 😂😁

[@jasons5915]

I was above wing for 4 years, and now I've transitioned to the flight deck. I wish I had done a little below wing; it looks interesting!

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is awesome! You have a cool perspective as well!!😁

[@jamesoestrike2517]

Just subscribed, very interesting video! With the way you are exposed to the sun’s rays, I hope you use plenty of sunblock!

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you for the subscription! And yes! Sunblock and long sleeved clothing 😁

[@michaelkim3432]

Are all the tugs diesel-engined or do you have some electric ones now? Seems that electric would be a good way to go for the future.

[@ladyandtheramp]

So far, we do not have any electric tugs yet. :/

[@jerrybow8779]

Most modern airports have the lektro electric pushback machines for the narrow body aircraft and the big kalmar electric ones for the wide body’s. Tho when the air start is required tug and bar will be used

[@bikeny]

Anyone ever tell you that you work in a very noisy environment? I love that you let us hear it all instead of muting it. While it's not an ASMR (I think that's acronym), it gives us all a much better appreciation for what is going on. Any chance you could put together a short video of those hand signals? The last one, we understood (it was the waving goodbye). But you did what I saw were 2 different signals: banging the closed hands together (maybe it means either unhook or hook the tow bar, depending on the current status?) and then the open/close both hands (don't know). Maybe you've done the video already; if so, please let me know the title and I'll find it. And let me add my comment about your bright smile. You are certainly enjoying your job (I'd even guess you don't even think of it as a job).

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is a great video suggestion! I will work on that! And I do really enjoy my job! 😁👍

[@bikeny]

@@ladyandtheramp Thank you. The channel flyrobroy shows his flights off aircraft carriers piloting a C-2 Greyhound. Today's video had a new explanation of how the flight deck conveys numbers to the pilots. As he said, he doesn't know why it's done the way it's done (he's thinking it's possibly to just confuse us civilians). It's his videos that gave me the idea to ask you for your job's hand signals. BTW, he's out of the Navy these days, but the videos are still cool.

[@ladyandtheramp]

That is super cool! I will have to check his channel out!

[@TianarTruegard]

Closed hands side by side looked like she was instructing the pilot to set or unset the aircraft brakes. Particularly when she was unhooking from the aircraft with the tug and starting pushback. The "T" shaped signal looked like "unplug" or "remove chocks" to me. Finger pointed up and swirling, was of course "starting engine".

[@250renfe]

Awesome video as always! Thanks lady and the ramp for sharing this wonderful.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Thank you for supporting my channel!

[@45prowler]

What airport is this? The background looks vaguely familiar to me.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, Arizona 😁

[@45prowler]

@@ladyandtheramp that's it! Love that place. My airport is SNA. Love your videos! Thanks for letting me know.

[@ladyandtheramp]

Oh cool! I have flown into SBA…but I need to try SNA :) I think SNA is the airport that was closest to me when I was young :)