Flying American and United 737 MAX - How Airlines Are Bringing the MAX Back?

I recently flew with United on their B737 MAX 9 and American on their B737 MAX 8, on domestic flights within the US. This video details the flying experiences of the 737 MAX since its grounding.
My United 737 MAX 9 flight was from Miami to Houston. The pilots talked about the cockpit of the 737 MAX, the MCAS and the system in general. I review the MAX passenger cabin and speak about my thoughts on flying the 737 MAX.
My American 737 MAX 8 flight was a quick one from Orlando to Miami. I met up with aviation journalist Chris Sloan in Miami. He flew the first 737 MAX flight, since its grounding in the US, on an American B737 MAX 8 from Dallas to Tulsa. He visited American Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Centre in Tulsa. Pilots of American talked about how they were trained to fly the MAX with the updated cockpit software and the MCAS system. The engineers talked about how long it takes to update each MAX and re-activate the plane from grounding.
Chris also shares his stories from behind the scenes, on how Boeing was rushed by customers to build the MAX instead of a producing clean sheet narrow body airplane.
Follow Chris on his site: theairchive.net

[@janmichaelaler3559]

In the interview while describing the new bigger screens in the cockpit, the pilot said “ for us older people that are vis..” then cut by short laugh (probably thinking of saying visually impaired) came to realize..”wait i should not say i am visually impired or i will lose my certification” hahaha.

[@kingwata1]

Old people have short vision. No one can deny it

[@sethtan715]

@@kingwata1 true

[@Crazy--Clown]

Visual impaired & also overweight, what could possibly go wrong

[@aeknikh]

@@Crazy--Clown nothing

[@pg6129]

I was thinking the same thing haha. I bet a superior talked to him and right after he said that he was like o shit

[@TigerXGame]

The fact that the MCAS system only used one sensor is an incredibly stupid oversight. First rule of aircraft engineering is redundancy. That lesson was learned decades ago.

[@magellanmax]

Unfortunately, bean counters operate under different set of rules.

[@dirkbecker2961]

That's not oversight, that's stinginess! Even too stingy to build new landing gears, so the new engine would fit.

[@amtrak706]

It was done on purpose. Apparently if it had been done properly with both sensors, it would have been considered a “major system modification” and would have added expense to the extension of pilots’ type ratings from the NG to the MAX. Of course now the cost of the MAX grounding and upgrades has dwarfed anything the bean counters would have saved, but they still get their raises and bonuses and of course no consequences for their actions.

[@Napoleonic_S]

MCAS? The fact that they had to resort to software solution to compensate the aerodynamic flaw that appeared because they had to use an oversized engine that no longer fit the 60 years old airframe is the actual stupid decision.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@Napoleonic_S That's the point. Everyone is crying how safe this plane is now, but I've my doubts. It's too highly modified by bean counters that don't understand the dynamics of flight.

[@samdubs]

Any flight with the 737 Max where you don't die is smooth.

[@francescoschettino5726]

50:50

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Hahaha 😀👍👋😎

[@ppbowers]

What a stupid comment.. wow

[@natpriest2044]

They are probs the most safe aircraft in the sky at the min

[@francescoschettino5726]

@@natpriest2044 Hello Mr. Calhoun

[@MartyFunmily]

It's not gonna be easy to restore the confidence of the travellers in flying this aircraft but thanks to your video, at least it gives some informations to the people that it is already safe to fly. Flydubai also started flying MAX here in Dubai. Hope to see you onboard Mr. Sam. Our family loves your videos.😍

[@tonyplumtree7747]

Look how quickly the flying public forgot about the earlier 737's hard-over rudder malfunction that resulted in fatal crashes in the 1990's. Sadly the Max's deadly flaws will probably disappear down the memory hole sooner than later.

[@CupwakeRBLX]

United 585 USAir 427 and Eastwind 517 (though no one died)

[@Blank00]

Public forgot about the rudder issue because that issue has been fixed long ago, and after that, the 737s have not had rudder hardovers since

[@trungtran8849]

@@Blank00 good for you 👍 let get you will flying the ✂️ corner max plane from sack previous ceo haha 😄 and landed still alive.

[@Progan666]

hopefully, since these will be flying so it's best that this never happens again.

[@lizhongshen]

because most of people only care about ticket price. even if you care about which air plane you are going to fly, the airlines can change plane 1 minutes before boarding.

[@MrRawnerves]

Before the Max crashes the 737 had one of the best safety records in the business. Remember the 737 was certified in 1967. But in the 1990’s it was grounded because of a condition called runaway ruder caused by a servo unit manufactured by Parker Hannifin. Two crashes killed 153 people which caused the grounding of the plane just like now with the MAX. The plane that came out of that accident investigation became the safest plane until the Max accidents. I have no doubts that just like before, this new 737 will be the best and safest aircraft ever built. I flown in the 737-8 already and I am perfectly satisfied.

[@markmd9]

737 is a great plane but it is old and not efficient. The MAX is a bad modification of it. Because of new big engine the plane is not balanced and it wants to go nose down but they compensated this with software which uses the tail aileron. For normal weather situations this will work but in case of emergency when you need to pull up fast the nose of the plane it will fail.

[@johndonald3566]

@@markmd9 No

[@justgotravelhk]

Great to see that max is back to service! It's a great plane that saves fuel

[@mak8215]

And lives hopefully

[@karamsaviation2813]

Yes

[@LotusFlyer]

saves fuel -but not lives-

[@karamsaviation2813]

@@LotusFlyer The MCAS system has been changed. The plane was not grounded 1 year and 8 months to crash again

[@RK_RK_SH]

This airplane has fundamental flaw in the design. They are never going to fundamentally redesign the plane. It is so lame that they have overcome this flaw by a software and a sensor!!

[@canadiandeplorable2087]

I’m sure that it will be one of the safest aircraft in the skies now. Boeing’s reputation and business is on the line. I would have no problem flying on one.

[@untitled283]

Idk, I think their image it's already damaged by all those lies. People talked bad about Airbus (scarebus) but we already know a scary plane to fly and it’s American.

[@fanlyk3288]

Let's not forget about 300+ people who died in 2 crashes which preventable.

[@ethansaviation2672]

No one has forgot but like any other crash in transport we must continue

[@soravulpis96]

@@ethansaviation2672 or we could have learned our lesson and compelled Boeing to scrap this plane, which has fundamental design flaws.

[@ethansaviation2672]

@@soravulpis96 Scrap it for what? There is no need for that. If we did that for ever time a plane crashed we wouldn't have alot of aircraft.

[@Bg12789]

Life moves on

[@natpriest2044]

Yes we will remember them then forget and enjoy the vid

[@Ethan-kl2ef]

I have to say that I think it’s great that Sam isn’t trying to persuade us to fly on the MAX but rather he is sharing with us his experiences in a great way as usual. Keep up the great work!

[@SamChui]

Thanks. No travel experience is alike. Like all my reviews, not try to hard sell it but more showing of my personal travel experience.

[@mp1p]

were you paid or recruited for this ?

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@mp1p One don't ask such personal questions.

[@Geekydorian]

@@BubblesTheCat1 i think That it’s a legit question . As an audiences, it’s important to Check the neutrality of these kind of contents. Especially with the Max case

[@Ethan-kl2ef]

​@@mp1p Just to confirm, I was not paid or recruited to make this comment. I would like to think that Sam wouldn't do such a thing!

[@Typhoon0112]

I prefer yoke than side stick

[@m.y.m401]

I prefer side stick than yoke

[@haydendewey139]

@@m.y.m401 I agree

[@aerofiles5044]

Yeah, it's an airliner! Not a video game! But in terms of passenger comfort Airbus wins no doubt.

[@Wunaladreaming744ER]

Got to experience on both. Both have pros and cons, I prefer side stick as well.

[@pilotho]

People who says they won't fly on a Boeing seems to justify with a zero airbus accident record...... No one wants to have an accident but simply saying airbus is better is not much of an argument because I can find quite a big list of airbus accidents. In my opinion when someone has the most the lose, I'm quite confident they'll make sure it's bulletproof.

[@angelorobel12]

There is no guarantee that there would be a such thing as an uncrashable plane.

[@awdrifter3394]

Boeing really blew the doors off the competition with the 737 Max.

[@atrovisy8109]

BRO💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@ctbt1832]

It’s good that the pilot talked about the plane and the M cast and showed how it works. Still a little scared though.

[@charlesrocks]

United has some of the best pilots in the world.

[@angelorobel12]

I flew on a 737ng multiple times with some of them equipped with the retrofitted sky interior. I still have not rode on a 737 max up until this point because the 737ng is still more common plane flying than the 737 max. I was only able to see the exterior of the 737 max with my own eyes in airports I go for stopovers. I already read that the 737 max is fixed and recertified therefore, I have the confidence to fly on the 737 max. I expect the 737 max interior to be the same interior as the retrofitted sky interior as the 737ng but with quieter engines. I know there would still be people refusing to fly the 737 max because of the crash history and reputation but there had been other types of planes with higher numbers of plane crashes and fatalities. I have no problem flying on a 737 max.

[@tuank624]

@@angelorobel12 So, how did it go?

[@angelorobel12]

@@tuank624 Sadly with Southwest airlines, my aircraft was changed to a 737-800. I was able to see 737 max planes in my own eyes when they took off and landed. It's happened before when I flew with other airlines and it wasn't a big deal for me. There's still hope for me to fly on a 737 max but only time will tell.

[@nyotics]

This reminded me of the dc10 cargo door 346 deaths from the max and dc10 and both ended being successful planes

[@checocr]

I will be flying on a 737 Max 9 in June, from PTY to PUJ and then from PTY to SJO on the connection on the flight back. I will not deny I am a little concerned, however, I really hope that all has been addressed and the flights go well.

[@MA-nl6js]

Still alive? 😄

[@sixfifty_sebb]

@@MA-nl6js oh nahh 😂 but they have the option to turn off mcas if there’s a problem like what happened

[@brunobaeee]

Actually Gol Airlines from Brazil was the first airline to fly the MAX back to skies

[@SamChui]

Correct. Thanks for sharing it. In my video, I meant American is the first to return the MAX in the US.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Wasn't it GOL that crashed with a brand new 737 after the mid air collision with the Embraer Legacy? . Not their fault though.

[@antonhalfman1114]

@@BubblesTheCat1 Gol flight #1907. It was a brand new 737-800 in 2006

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@antonhalfman1114 Yeah, that's the one. Brand new planes on their first flights. Both of them. Atc error, I think.

[@antonhalfman1114]

@@BubblesTheCat1 Very sad as well. So many lives lost on the 737 while the Embraer somehow made it

[@lufthansabird0014]

Why does “Software update” on a plane sound like a iPhone

[@aadi2258]

*an iPhone. I is an vowel so it has to be an not a

[@JoJo-pl6ud]

@@aadi2258 if he did use to word airplane would he had to use an in front of it?

[@aadi2258]

@Khandaker MURSHED yes I play Geofs usually around delhi airport because in real life I live near it so yes it was me that you saw 😎

[@aadi2258]

@@JoJo-pl6ud yes

[@schmal911]

because that's exactly what it is. The technology that makes up your phone is the same as the technology that controls modern airliners. When done responsibly, this makes planes a whole lot safer. When done incorrectly, it can (and does) kill people. Boeing sadly decided to cut corners and it cost hundreds of lives.

[@Choleo98]

I've flown all over the world many times and for many years. Having said that, I will never fly on this particular aircraft, as I'm terrified a new problem will be found.

[@ktjmitchell7722]

Well...all aircraft have problems, some worse than others

[@Choleo98]

@@ktjmitchell7722 You're absolutely right . I know I'm just being a "big baby" about it, but I just can't get what happend out of my mind .

[@ktjmitchell7722]

@@Choleo98 at least your being honest about it, especially when compared to other comments in this section!

[@childish8469]

what if problems don't emerge, how long of a clean record would it take to allow you to fly?

[@apackwestbound5946]

I currently fly the 737 and recently went through the FAA mandated additional training required to fly the MAX. I have no problem flying, or being a passenger, on a 737 MAX - zero. But to each their own.

[@aviationchc]

The Max is a beautiful plane

[@baymax6894]

Boeing bot

[@gperm3710]

@@baymax6894 so apparently we aren't allowed to have opinions on how something LOOKS?

[@baymax6894]

@@gperm3710 no, because it killed people and boeing did all of this for profit. Kinda like rewarding a pitbull after it chewed on someone. OH BEAUTIFUL DOG, BUT KILLED SOMEONE. 😒

[@gperm3710]

@@baymax6894 alright, I'll admit you do have a point, but I don't think these are "Boeing bots", more of just fans of Boeing, I'm not biased towards Boeing or airbus though

[@baymax6894]

@@gperm3710 look at there other youtube videos around, they don't give no rebuttal. When the plane first came out it was just full of them. You clearly aren't one. But the others was pure fake accounts

[@gazzaandmaxgamers1551]

As 737 Max Avionic Engineer... I just said, this is awesome aircraft. And Boeing do the great job to improve this Baby... Can't wait to see this 737Max Fly again...😊

[@cjs121675]

Nice- I am glad to learn more about the Max 8 and see that they are back in service again as well as seeing the steps they are taking and what it is like aboard the planes. Very nice video- have been enjoying your channel since I stumbled upon it recently!

[@MrDcseltzer]

The plane is not balanced. The engines are too far forward. This is why the MCAS system is used. It is a design flaw. Boeing needs a redesign. It’s still a cost saving measure using a computer program to keep it from pitching up. I would never fly on this

[@JayJayAviation]

MCAS is fixed though

[@phototristan]

Before when there were problems pilots didn’t want touch this aircraft. Now they’re fine with it so I guess the fixes are okay.

[@b0BSh4nk3r]

surely

[@gmd11390]

Happy to see this airplane back in action, especially during COVID. Living in Singapore now, I have to say I miss United domestic service. I love the United staff back in the USA! Thanks for always being so relevant and devoted to your av-geek fans, Sam! ❤️😃 Every book has its tough chapters, BUT, if Boeing did it right this time...here's to the MAX....I hope we'll see the next 737 chapter be positive for everyone.

[@bobbyongsueco6515]

Ok very good comment sir

[@milannemo]

It’s a very good post. We can see behind the backdoor of re-certification of the 737 MAX. It’s a quite comprehensive coverage. Thank you Mr. Sam Chui 😊🙏🏼

[@mohamoudabdideria2469]

Excellent job Mr. Sam I'm Watching you from Somalia. I'm the only Follower that follows your channel in my country ✌

[@fist003]

thanks for the video Sam. I'll be looking at a 5 years track record before i got on Max. Funny how the video show that the airlines had to convince passengers that the aircraft is safe to fly rather than Boeing themselves. But saying the death of hundreds are "accidents" are just a bit light handed.

[@aerofiles5044]

Well the general public probably doesn't spend their time keeping up with an aircraft manufacturer's tweets, so the airline is the one who ends up trying to convince passengers.

[@jorger2020]

I flew recently on a 737 Max 9 with Copa Airlines from Panamá City to Guayaquil, I was thrilled cos I didn't know they were already operating it again, and I must say that the sensation of power and quietness of those Leap 1B on takeoff was impressive compared to the old CFM 56s.

[@iamricardomarques]

Money really speaks higher... If it wasn't for the pressure from these carriers, the Max would never have been built. Boeing would never get the stupid idea of using a 60's design on a modern airliner, the NSA that was on the works would be closer to finish, engines would be in the correct position and there would be no need for the MCAS system. Not even thinking about the billions of dollars that could have been saved by avoiding the grounding, 346 people would still be with us here today. Food for thought... 💭

[@nurrizadjatmiko]

Max is slowly coming back soon in some countries. Love from Indonesia. Sam, I think this video will proof like other videos that the 737 MAX is safe to fly in the future after the Max is recertified to fly again from the FAA.

[@pji1979]

I just flew on the max for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. It was very smooth and comfortable.

[@seanpratherful]

“If we can’t control the trim on the plane” is always a good start. Also, would I fly a MAX? Yes. Do I think safety culture at Boeing is an absolute disaster? Yes.

[@DontUputThatEvilOnMe]

They made mcas so it only activates once so what he said about runaway trim stabilizers isn’t even possible today. He is just telling you that even if mcas wasn’t fixed they know how to disable it. You do know it’s possible for a runaway trim stabilizer to happen on any plane with automatic trimming right.

[@19brandon66]

@@DontUputThatEvilOnMe "He is just telling you that even if mcas wasn’t fixed they know how to disable it." Exactly.

[@Jack3md]

I don’t think the safety culture is a disaster, it’s a lot better today than it was say, 2-3 years ago. They’ve really turned things around and I think things will be pretty positive for Boeing going forward.

[@AaronHarberg]

@@DontUputThatEvilOnMe If it did runaway, I believe they are to turn off autopilot, autothrottle, and turn off the stab trim switches, problem solved. Hand fly the plane from there.

[@82guerrero]

Thank you Sam for your awesome videos. I hate flying but watching your videos keep me calm. I used to be a paratrooper in the U.S Army so I don't understand why I'm still afraid to fly. Either way I hope to one day I get to fly first class and enjoy the seats :) Thank you again for the videos and hope to keep watching more.

[@iuncanny3198]

I question the FAA for certifying something that was unprepared by the manufacturers themselves.

[@trungtran8849]

Bribery 💸 💰 under desk.

[@MileHigh_Aviation]

any landing you walk away from is a good landing

[@j.a.3385]

Of all the airline reports, you are the BEST.

[@fthnffwrfrg]

737max: return My scale 737 9max: yay I can return to sky Me: no ur grounded for ever My scale 737 max 9: noOOoOoOoOoOoOooOoOO

[@nick1534]

Do you have any other plane models, I have an American Airlines Md-80 and a Delta airlines 747-400, and last my British Airways G-BOAC concorde.

[@fthnffwrfrg]

@@nick1534 i have an a American Airlines 777 300 er and a airbus beluga a md11 of cargo that operate fedex 747 dash 8 Aeroméxico737-700 737 max 9 of United And last a 380 of Air France but is destroy

[@verygoodbrother]

Things are fine now especially with reduced flights, I would personally wait till things are back to pre-covid to say things are now "fine"

[@MusicalMemeology]

6 hours to do a software upgrade is insane! What computers are they using Apollo 5 era? Ridiculous it must cost a fortune in labour.

[@-DC-]

Will end up being one of the safest aircraft available but is a dark stain on the history of Boeing.

[@Jack3md]

Dark stain quickly fading away, the future is looking better every day for Boeing and the aviation industry.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

@@Jack3md True.

[@attosmith7903]

Kinda like the dc 10 on McDonnell Douglas

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Until the next one goes down. Poor sods on board. 😢😢😢

[@cplcabs]

We will see. The fact it needs the mcas shows there is an inherent problem

[@hanj31]

I flew the max in April from lax to sfo on United Economy to connect on my award ticket with Asiana in business class to Seoul Incheon.

[@kaza-shim]

I had to gather a lot of liver when I knew I would be flying Air Canada's 737max from Vancouver back to Los Angeles. But the flight went well.

[@ebonygreen8344]

What exactly did the aircraft info say, mine says 737-800 is that the max without the word max

[@kaza-shim]

@@ebonygreen8344 For real, mine was the 737max 8 and it was obvious because the engines and the wings could tell the difference between it and other regular 737 aircrafts.

[@MaxFromSydney1]

Thanks, Sam, but I’m happy for other travellers to prove the safety of the 737 Max aircraft, over several years. Hopefully, this experience has forced a change in how Boeing goes about the business of designing and selling their aircraft. They deserve the financial pain and reputational damage that came out of this.

[@karl-henrikousback6004]

Unfortunately it hasn’t, read about the new MAX 10 that they are trying to get approved. They keep trying to cut corners.

[@kenny-kent60]

I'm very confident that the 737 Max will be the safest aircraft to fly.

[@marblox9300]

737 MAX Great Airplane - Safest Plane in the skies now.

[@xlr__ryan]

@Varun R don’t know how time is going to make it safer. It’s safe, and it won’t crash again

[@satvindersingh03]

Dear Sam you are really a very good human being....I love all your vlogs..thanks..

[@thedressar4889]

Just watching all your videos, then this notification appears, its a good times for me

[@jamesspero5884]

It’s probably the safest plane out there right now!

[@Eren011]

i hope the MAX problem finished... i love flight ...and 737's

[@machdaddy6451]

My cofidence and trust in the 737 Max and Boeing is very low.

[@homiedclown1885]

Another DC-10 in the making.

[@ktjmitchell7722]

You mean the DC-10? The DC-10 after its grounding became one of the safest aircraft in the world? That one?

[@timlilijinsheng4070]

@@ktjmitchell7722 I think that's the model that ruined the Concorde

[@cplcabs]

@@ktjmitchell7722 did it?

[@ktjmitchell7722]

@@cplcabs yes, indeed it did

[@philhenderson3516]

Consider yourself lucky the door plug didn't blow off on any of these flights. Getting on these MAX planes is a gamble. Enough is enough!

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Why were the ONLY two 737MAX crashes with third-world Airlines? Flying an airplane that up until the time of the crashes had experienced ZERO incidents. After a year of test flights the MAX gained certification from the FAA in March 2017, followed by other global regulators later that month. By May 2018, a year after the first delivery, more than 130-MAX's were in service with 28-different airlines around the world and had flown almost 42,000 flights. With ZERO incidents. Before the second crash, there were nearly 50-carriers that were operating the MAX. Using it for an estimated 8,600 flights per week. With no ZERO incidents. That the FAA and EASA didn't know about MCAS, a meme being pushed by BOEING BASHERS and the MSM, is bovine excrement. Although Boeing did not call MCAS out by that name, the Boeing Flight Crew Operation Manual (FCOM) described the function in detail, and how to override it. And 50-carriers crews had no problems with understanding it. The FCOM was successfully used by 50-carriers to train crews in flying the new 737 variant. Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines with their low-time inexperienced pilots and with inadequate management of their crew training - ruined the safety record of a perfectly safe airplane. The fuselage plug issue occurred in ONE airplane, out of 1,420 delivered and after flying over 100,000 incident free flights! The plane and crew handled the incident perfectly. Nobody was hurt. Not even a sticking plaster was needed in this "disaster"! Boeing and Spirit will take remedial action - and the 737MAX will go on to be as safe as any other commercial aircraft currently flying. Boeing has 4,031 MAX aircraft in its order backlog. You think these folks who fly these wonderful airplanes every day for a living think the MAX is dangerous? Yeah right! Crossing the street, or driving one's car to get groceries, is 1,000 times more likely to get you killed than flying in a Boeing 737MAX.

[@philhenderson3516]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Perfectly safe plane!? Did you even read about the findings following those two accidents?! MCAS WOULD activate at random even if you tried to override it. Boeing was so cheap that they even outsourced MCAS to a company from India that had never worked on aviation products before. It was a faulty software from the get go, relied on ONLY ONE sensor (instead of two) for data, and didn't have any safeguard or fail proof systems integrated into it. Yup, keep drinking the kool aid. Probably getting paid by Boeing to write this "dissertation" of a comment. They're been exposed for what they are. Greedy, arrogant, and unprincipled. It caught up to them and nothing you or I can say will change that. Their reputation is done for.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@philhenderson3516 So how come 50-carriers had ZERO problems with flying their MAX's with MCAS? How could 1,430 aircraft fly over 100,000 flights with "faulty" software? Seems you are one who has been drinking the BOEING BASHING Kool Aid my friend. I have never worked for Boeing. I am a retired corporate jet pilot sitting in my Rest Home. Reading probably three times the industry articles you have about the findings following those two accidents. From a pilot's perspective. Not from an ignorant TV script writer trying to maximize viewers - and knowing disaster and blood sells. It is obvious to me that you have a typical layman's knowledge of jet airliner controls - and are just repeating the rubbish you see on MSM media. As for Boeing reputation being "done for" - recent aviation news: Emirates is boosting flights towards Seoul in South Korea adding additional Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet. Alaska Airlines has signaled its plans as the airline continues to transition towards the next generation of aircraft, with the 737 MAX family being its mainstay for its future flying. Boeing and the FAA will remedy the fuselage plug installation issues and recertify the airplane. There is nothing wrong with the plug design. Boeing has been through challenging times before and has always solved its challenges. With over 4,000-orders on its books for the MAX, they know that folks in the business who fly these wonderful aircraft every day for a living have not concluded the 737MAX is unsafe. And as soon as the next aviation incident occurs the 737MAX fuselage plug hysteria will disappear from the news cycle and the MSM vultures will jump onto the next incident like flies on shit. And social media "experts" like you will continue your ambulance chasing.

[@philhenderson3516]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp That's what happened if you want to believe it or not. And American Airlines had reported an incident with the MCAS system a week before the Ethiopian incident. The AA plane did not crash because the system started acting up at a much higher altitude than the Ethiopian plane. They went through the same situation, and had they not had the additional 10,000 feet that the Ethiopian crew DIDN'T have to counter the system, we would be talking about another fatal crash involving the 737 MAX. They landed almost immediately thanks to sheer dumb luck, not because the pilots were able to defeat the system. And the reason there are 4,000 orders for the MAX is not because the airlines want them, it's because it is a controlled monopoly, it's either Airbus or Boeing with no other alternatives. Airbus can only build so much and airlines need the planes to stay in the business. If governments and the FAA cared about a fair market, don't you think Embraer and Bombardier would've flourished aside Airbus and Boeing? Boeing literally forced Bombardier and Embraer to shut down by misleading them into venture agreements, intentionally delaying and violating MTA clauses, leaving both companies heavily invested into the projects and out of cash. Your mentality of thinking that American companies can do no wrong and that we can do everything better than everybody else across the pond is what has us blinded and bringing us down as a country. Boeing's current leadership is vicious and it will not stop until someone finally reins them in. As for you, I hope your retirement gives you time to amend your thoughts and wander outside your bubble.

[@islastewart4648]

Amazing video once again!!!

[@georgeanddaddecker7563]

Thank you Sam for your candid opinion.

[@joygo436]

I have too much to lose to every consider flying the max. Returning the max to the skies is not about the spirit of aviation but rather companies trying to save their bottom line. How many more people have to die for corporations to value the moral responsibility they have to everyone who entrusts their lives to their service?

[@tgathri8512]

Thanks Sam! Please be careful out there 😊

[@thatfloridian5719]

I like the max but I feel like the a320 is a cooler looking plane

[@gagahsyuja6931]

well for me a320 is weird because the straight windshield and the nose not as sharp as the boeing 😂

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Hopefully this provides more confidence to travel on this aircraft. Good to see it back in the air.

[@cooperhodgson2527]

I believe that now all or these issues have been addressed I believe that the 737 MAX will be come a very successful plane just like the 737-800

[@ignacioanaya3403]

So basically they installed an on/off switch to shut down MCAS system if in the case it fails and starts sinking the plane... now the question will be how much time does the pilot has to disengage before the plane is in free fall ?

[@AmbientMorality]

Quite a lot more than that. The probability of an MCAS system operating incorrectly is drastically reduced because it compares readings from two sensors and does not activate if the readings differ significantly. Furthermore, even if they agree and are both incorrect, MCAS will command trim-down once (which pilots can correct for, and did in both incident flights) and then do nothing further until both sensors agree that the aircraft has returned below the activation threshold. Effectively, the probability of an incorrect MCAS activation in the first place is drastically reduced, and the risk of repeated MCAS activation under false data (which was what ultimately caused both crashes) was virtually eliminated.

[@Ryan-323]

I have to say I love flying on the Max I’ve been on it several times with Southwest. Before the grounding. I have read just about every news article as well as the FAA’s report. There are plenty of mistakes made by Boeing as well as pilots experience level. And constant budget cuts to the FAA by Congress. I find it hilarious that then Congress is the one shouting at Boeing and the FAA that they should’ve done better how about we put money back into the FAA so private companies don’t regulate themselves. I only hope that Boeing continues innovation in the Boeing 737 line. It is sad to me to see the Boeing an American company seems like it’s not out innovating Airbus.

[@johnny_eth]

Still no prison sentences nor fines for the utter negligence that led to the two crashes. I'll fly the max in a decade or so, after I'm sure that it does not kill anyone.

[@static4939]

I flew on a Southwest MAX8 just weeks before the Ethiopia Disaster. I instantly lost my trust in the plane and Boeing, but I think they’ve fixed everything now. The flight on the Max 8 was pretty nice though

[@zacharynascimento3921]

I flew American’s 737 MAX from Miami to San Juan, and I kinda have to disagree with you about the legroom..it was perfectly fine for me

[@v1aviation268]

music please!

[@markiangooley]

Only flight I can recall having taking within Florida was Miami to Key West in an air taxi as a boy. If there was a return trip by plane I can’t recall it... definitely nothing like MCO-MIA

[@AmaanMiirzza]

When will giveaway announcements?

[@Bernardianism]

Still, I don't believe in Software corrections to override physics as I am dealing with software nearly 15 years of my 28 years life.

[@natpriest2044]

Great Video Sam!

[@maks2772]

Thanks for the video Sam!

[@alfathshinigami9497]

If you in lion air flight at that time, you'll not saying 'im enjoying the flight'

[@klsentral7615]

Do a video about royal brunei and malaysia airline and try to check old aircraft in subang (pelangi airways

[@charliekittleson8644]

Doesn't RRA live in Tulsa? if he does it's only a matter of time until he comments

[@michaelk1150]

Sam, are the lounges open at most Airports yet?

[@amazingazblo0239]

I have something to say .... if anyone is scared of the boeing 737 max.... then think about the DC10 , when it first started people are excited to fly the tri jet style mcdonnell douglas jet. as it released for commercial service soon problems start to evolve from one problem to another, which includes one of the reporters who is flying in the dc10 to mexico city ( Western air flight 2605 ) hated the plane since the crash of AA flight 191 which is another DC10. but as the incidents go by the plane improved as it does to make the plane better. All am saying is that just like the DC 10 ,the boeing 737 Max does have room for improvement to make it one of the efficient plane ever built. if anyone is scared to fly a boeing 737 max....then think about the DC 10 and it's varients on how it got from zero to hero 👍

[@magellanmax]

The problem is that Boeing knew of the MAX problem long before the aircraft took to the skies and even blamed pilots and airlines for the crashes....that's the difference.

[@kbnaviation8740]

Boeing installed mcas without telling anyone because they thought there was no way it would cause a crash. mc Donald Douglas saw the cargo door explode while testing and did nothing about it. both companies are guilty for what they did but they both have managed to get their planes back in the sky safely. just because Boeing knew about the problem before hand doesn't mean they can't fix it.

[@cplcabs]

I don’t think you can compare the max to the DC-10. What corruption was involved with the DC-10?

[@trungtran8849]

@@cplcabs yeah lots of mooneey

[@aviationchannel6204]

I want to fly the 737 MAX one day!

[@bobbyongsueco6515]

One sweet day Never ride a max 737 if you are not yet ready to die

[@nickolliver3021]

@@bobbyongsueco6515 lmao why would anyone die when its been said by many people? Get real

[@aviationchannel6204]

@@bobbyongsueco6515 Boeing messed up the MAX already, I'm pretty sure they're not gonna mess it up even more, or Boeing is going to close down.

[@jocelynolyn3969]

Woah this is amazing :O

[@pokemonguy6579]

Sam, were you holding the camera pretending to be asleep???

[@sullybiker6520]

I have absolute confidence in the Max and the crews that fly it. I'd go on one any day of the week.

[@markstevenson1646]

Then you're silly

[@JayJayAviation]

@@markstevenson1646 Are you an aviation expert?

[@markstevenson1646]

@@JayJayAviation yes, I've got two aviarys and have won awards at many shows

[@JayJayAviation]

@@markstevenson1646 then you should know the fixes to MCAS

[@markstevenson1646]

@@JayJayAviation I don't have an mcas on any of my aviaries, they're dangerous

[@lencrites7044]

Great video! United is my airline.

[@fruitpunch5260]

By making the MCAS so easy to disengage, does that re-introduce the issue of stalling this plane due to the whole reason MCAS was developed in the first place?

[@Teochewtuahang]

I am amazed how they let you board United flight without bleeding nose

[@AcePuppy]

Flying the max next Tuesday, hope everything goes well.

[@Camerenreynolds]

Seems like you lived because no news of a crash

[@landingchannel1933]

Great video

[@willblack2225]

The 737 max looks small but it’s not

[@maxwellkasozi7229]

Following your videos closely, one day who knows i might manage to get in an aeroplane. I just see them in the skies. Come to Ebb and invite me for a flight Sam. How do you do it? Flying almost everytime?

[@Danny_ll]

Imagine the stock crash if one of these crashes again.

[@aviovintage]

True, but even though people think it be the end of Boeing, I think Boeing will not go down. Perhaps a split between military and commercial divisions followed by a complete restructuring of the commercial side, chapter 11, government bailout and focus on new single aisle development. The world needs this duopoly and China is not yet competitive. But yeah, it would be brutal.

[@childish8469]

@@aviovintage the commercial side of boeing is dented, but boeing can't go down, not with all of the government contracts and other successful planes.

[@ag6371]

Let's hope this and the 777X has no safety problems

[@davenz000]

No way, you're crazy to use any airline that flys these.

[@nickolliver3021]

Will you say that to every airline that has them

[@soravulpis96]

@@nickolliver3021 absolutely. I will refuse to fly any airline that operates MAXs.

[@nickolliver3021]

@@soravulpis96 why? Whst is wrong with tbe 737max? Are you also an uneducated person!?

[@nickolliver3021]

@@soravulpis96 also it will be impossible to refuse to fly a max in tbe future.

[@K4Ediamond]

@@soravulpis96 Why the entire airline though? Most airlines that operate 737 max have a ton of other aircraft types too.

[@samtobio3045]

5:18 Peep Sarasota, Florida!

[@21_miftakhurr.38]

737 MAX is the most coolest plane, everyone agrees whit that !!

[@conneryspring]

一条来的viewer 大哥证明了 飞机还是很安全的！

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

The max was rushed to market due to competition from Airbus, which resulted in disasters, and American thinks that getting it back in the sky asap is going to build confidence?Pilots have said that they didn't feel the training with the new system every 3 years was enough and felt that every 2 years should be minimum. Personally I don't trust private companies when they say everything is fine, I wait for the FAA to ok it... but the problem is the FAA were also responsible with Boeing in the problematic rollout of the Max, so then who do you trust? Also, I'm not sure if the pilot at the beginning talking about his aging eyesight encourages confidence either.

[@dwighthenriquez5250]

This guy is "paid for", thus his reviewsmare BS

[@paulmcbain3233]

Very nice plane hope to fly on one soon

[@drakbar5957]

Kudos to AMR for taking the lead in bringing MAX back to service. While the UAL 9’s interior is boringly generic, this is one quiet aircraft that sips instead of slurps fuel. But please Boeing, let MAX be the last iteration of the 737.

[@Eyob797]

Hello Sam, a month ago you said you will award a 360 camera and and iphone 12 for a winner on March 27, 2021. Did you already announced the winner? Let me know.