Short Runway in the B737 | Two Day Trip

[@neilspears]

I flew into Catalina last summer in a buddy’s SR20. That was the final straw that convinced me to get my license. Going for my PPL check ride soon. Thanks for the inspiration and information, Ern! Love your videos.

[@timkellyD2R]

Catalina has that hump in the middle which can distort a pilot's perspective.

[@ernieblanchard8879]

Did you get it, or do you still need a “Good Luck!”?

[@neilspears]

@@ernieblanchard8879 Passed the oral but the weather wasn’t good enough to fly. Flight portion scheduled for middle of September!

[@ernieblanchard8879]

@@neilspears Well then… Good luck!

[@america_and_avigailfarm_ki5351]

I’m so proud of all pilots

[@DanniGold1]

Love that Departure out of KSNA. Rollercoaster!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice..Thank you for sharing.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

I laugh as well about flying in and out of SNA. The noise abatement ruling is there for the OC community all around that nice airport. For the many times it is a cool power up and hold brakes and then rocket out of the airport. And I still like seeing beautiful corporate jets and King Air aircraft parked there as we roll down that runway.

[@TheSoftballstar1261]

I LOVE that sound that the 73's make when you are inside the cabin when they are parked at the gate!!!

[@mamasboy6128]

Great buffalo burgers at Catalina.

[@captainacq3033]

Great Video, can’t wait to work for SWA one day👍🏼👍🏼

[@captzest]

I got my Instrument, Commercial & M/E ticket at a flight school called MartinAviation based in SNA. When you’re flying a Cherokee and a Duchess, that main runway looked huge and long. If I remember right, there was also a noise abatement procedure for GA airplanes but it did not involve cut backs.

[@Tyleraviator99]

I fly out of ocfc

[@Shogun103]

LGB is my home town. Born and raised there. I worked for the City of Long Beach for 31 years and my job had me assigned to work the airport a few times. I've only been to Catalina a few times and only once to Avalon. Other times were at a camp ground or on a boat cruising around the island.

[@jessekiefer0206]

I finally got to see Freedom One in MKE! She looks beautiful!

[@jasonbennit7829]

I live 10 minutes away from John Wayne! Always love seeing you fly into my city in your videos, its definitely a fun little airport to fly into and out of

[@JasonB95]

Thanks for another great upload Ernie. Really appreciate the longer than usual flight deck footage. I hope crew scheduling books you guys in a Four Seasons soon! Y'all deserve it. Have a great week.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

More to come!

[@jawed]

good stuff! holla at me if you happen to pass through the SF Bay Area!

[@ritchieb1612]

Many a KZbinr out there but BigErn your a gentleman and a scholar.

[@mattgraber9611]

You know you can highlight your gate as well. Nice little feature

[@census3370]

My home is sandwich by LAX final and LGB departures 😂 LGB is the perfect airport for us Southern California sun devils to get to school and back during holiday breaks.

[@daniellepatton2665]

Yes you’d like it

[@williamgriffis8733]

Love seeing you back in the SWA 737 Big Ern! Keep traveling safe!

[@azjoe_6310]

Glad to see you back!

[@roger25375]

Took the Ferry from San Pedro over to Avalon and then back to Long Beach. Nice day trip.

[@chrisc161]

Yes I have flown to Catalina a few times with my Arrow for Buffalo burgers. Interesting landing.

[@Ktaurus26]

Avalon is a cool little town. They have transportation from the airport.

[@paulwinslow2974]

Thanks for another great video I'm flying southwest I'm a loyal customer since 2010 I'm flying to Reno Tahoe in August a four legged trip from Portland maine

[@CaptainCory]

Avalon is super chill. A good day trip for sure, lots to do and explore.

[@jessekiefer0206]

I like the Aerosmith music in the background!

[@stevenreid3190]

Ern, your videos are great. It’s clear that you greatly enjoy your craft and are a true professional. Thank you for being so authentic. It makes the world a better place.

[@kimheran]

Im still watching your videos✈️ Been so busy working and FLYING, I have 63 hours so far 👩🏻‍✈️ barely had a chance to comment Keep it coming Big ERN👏🏼👏🏼😄 Seee you in the Airlines ASAP

[@aruhtaz]

Thanks for the consistent uploads!! your spirit is contagious.

[@davida3940]

Been to Catalina several times. Got married in Avalon in 2004! Fun place to hang out for a couple days at a time.

[@user-wo1mn8yg5i]

I'm planning to travel soon.I'm very excited

[@quinton8696]

So humble, I'd fly with pilots like you any day of the week (Monday included). Working towards my ratings now, hope to get back working with SWA in the future (former Ramp Agent out of ALB)

[@TheSoftballstar1261]

Love you. Big Ern!!! You got a haircut!!!

[@vanallen9453]

..way to go..flying along with Big Ern..keep 'em coming..

[@sG-fn9mv]

Trying to get back to some real old school 80s flying.

[@irismejias1647]

I enjoy these so much! I am not a pilot, far from it, but I do get anxious flying, but after watching these I’ll be much more calm. As far as prepped meals go, we use Sakara and it’s fantastic. A bit pricey but fresh and delicious.

[@Twizlair]

Some really neat little eateries in Avalon a must do.

[@TripleGGGs]

Aloha Ernie Mahalo for sharing your flights ✈️ I be going back home to Honolulu in July with my granddaughter.

[@wnmech6495]

Always enjoy your videos. That N500 has a cool paint job

[@aviatoralex4774]

Wow! Another awesome video! You are very lucky that you were able to fly on the "Freedom One" Livery. Keep up the great work!!!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffwilliams6846]

Been to Catalina island about a dozen times getting there by sail boat, the public boats and flying both a 172 and Cherokee there. The city of Avalon is a great place to stay, walk around, eat, drink and relax. There is a small settlement at the isthmus where there’s a bed and breakfast where sister stayed at and enjoyed. It is a beautiful island.

[@Ryan-719]

Thanks Ernie !

[@johnmalloy101]

Hey Big Ern, I'm a subscriber and a ramp agent at LGB (mornings). I'll say hello next time if I see ya out there. Maybe I'll get to be your pushback driver. Thanks for all the cool videos. I watch them all.

[@Tyleraviator99]

I must say I love how you said greaser and not butter

[@TJMaloneWx]

Got my first ride on a MAX almost 2 weeks ago from MSP to BNA. I was amazed how quiet it was.

[@KingSosa97]

It’s amazing how quiet it is !

[@eddieflxible379]

I’m amazed how much your airline has grown out of Long Beach. Then again Long Beach lost JetBlue...but ones loss is another’s gain :-)

[@briangasser973]

As a person who used to fly B6's JFK-LGB route, I miss the flight.

[@darringraham2613]

Any aircraft that has been to Hawaii is now a great aircraft 🤙🌴🍍🥥✈❤

[@scotty11782]

Thanks BigErn, Yes have flown to Catalina on my flight simulator lol, just as you mentioned that a Cessna 172/182 was taking off

[@ke6lev]

Fly DC Jets! Love seeing that sign still lit up at LGB.....next time you have to show that!

[@UTarcher72]

Welcome back bro! Good to see some Ern content. Keep it coming!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks! Will do!

[@lisanorton7963]

It’s like flying into Burbank, short runway there also .

[@MikeEMT609]

We’ve been to Avalon several times on cruises (we were there two weeks ago), and we’ve taken Catalina Express from Long Beach a couple of times and spent a few days there.

[@andrewmyers9982]

I am amazed that SNA have not extended their runway as there is plenty of space at both ends. Starter extensions of 1000ft would be possible without moving the thresholds.

[@heresthething9740]

Fantastic as always Big Ern. Love seeing the Max cockpit. And always love seeing my home airport KSJC being shown.

[@DG38594]

I delivered in Phoenix week before last right down the road from the airport. Saw a bunch of Southwest planes and was wondering if you were on one of them. Love the content!!

[@petethewiseman2184]

I have been to Catalina many times, as well as Avalon. It is a fun approach and the town/island is just something you really should experience if you get the chance. If you like to fish or any swimming, the bay is perfect for this. The water is clear and there is an abundance of underwater life in the area. Really something you should take the time to do.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Totally agree!

[@BradBart]

Just came across your videos, excellent work. Growing up in Southern California in the boating community, we used to take the Grumman goose from San Pedro to Avalon, wow what a ride with the water take offs and landings and the sound and power coming from those two engines was something else. Keep up the good work, I am now a subscriber.

[@colleenmathers4186]

So good to see you back on the flight deck!! Glad your back flying!!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

More to come!

[@briangasser973]

Curious if any of the people you interviewed recognized you from KZbin? Great to see you in the sky Big Ern.

[@ianallen1948]

The new Jepp runway lengths is great. I also like being able to highlight gate and taxi way restrictions for type

[@aneel4932]

The one and only time I flew into SNA was on an AirCal 737-200 (1980). Yeah, I'm old!

[@travstravelchannel3196]

I've been to Catalina (Avalon) twice on a cruise ship. If you go there be prepared for alot of golf cart traffic

[@kg.aviation]

So cool you got to fly on Freedom One! Such a beautiful plane! Happy flying! ✈️

[@thomasmixson7064]

In the 1960's Visited Santa Catalina via the ferry from Long Beach.....Avalon was a favored day out place where Stars often relaxed...Wasn't disappointed as I met one of the Stars of the wildly popular "MY Three Sons" on what seemed be an ocean crossing! Lol. 26 miles

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Nice!

[@davidstoffel4683]

Megafit meal prep really good food

[@BigJakeMostDope]

Southwest is my airline of choice to work for! Just finished PPL so along way till I’m there

[@tylerpride7427]

Yo Big Ern these videos keep my dream alive u know? Gotta tell you I appreciate the content you produce!

[@romeobravo5084]

Lived in LA most of my life, now in Sedona.Used to fly to Catalina during the summer to play golf.Yeah golf. Everyone was at the beach not at the golf course.You could play all day if ya' wanted to.Short flight from KSMO,but if you took the sail boat from MDR it was 7 or 8 hours.Only took the boat when staying longer.Avalon's cool. You'd love it, but book way in advance.Load up the green hornet and fly over for a weekend.

[@trwiles3451]

Just found your channel! Great video! I am currently in law enforcement (for another 7 years) and plan to enroll in ATP flight school when I retire..... I will be 42 at that time. Can't wait to start a career in the airlines!

[@RRichownsyou]

We love big Ern!!!

[@garyhughes7710]

Always EnjoyableViewingFromEGBB//UK

[@sam.a.22]

I've seen Freedom One at my home airport a handful of times now, and it never gets any less exciting. Such a beautiful livery

[@bryceleinan]

Avalon is a cool town - I was in InterVarsity during undergrad, and they had a camp at Gallagher’s Cove. Saw one of the famed bison…

[@bryceleinan]

Nice thing about LGB is we have the flight out of RNO to LGB… I think we have a SNA flight too now.

[@puz_zle7468]

I fly into Phoenix then Vegas tmrw 😭 wish you were my pilot!

[@davesawchuk6584]

Every time I go to Orange County, the landing feels like your landing on a aircraft carrier😂😂😂

[@LouT1501]

Off the topic, but I saw a report on a marriage ceremony that was performed on an SWA flight to Las Vegas. Looked pretty good with the crew and passengers in the mood to participate.

[@kam_a3216]

Hey BigErn - great to see you back in the flight deck. I live in the South Bay and see a lot of SWA (and my beautiful Hawaiian 321Neos :)) fly over ahead on those northwesterly departures off LGB. As for Catalina - have flown there quite a few times , mostly in a Seneca I - on a busy Saturday that approach certainly does put hair on your chest ..lol - Safe contrails - Kam

[@DJMilo101]

Avalon is great! Take the ferry on your birthday because its free! At least in 2017 it was free.

[@lefthandedfenceguy4924]

It's been 45 days since I've been in the Warrior. My instructor may have to refresh my memory on a thing or three.🤔🛩

[@vimalpatel781]

great to see u back did u just take leave of time or they didn't scheduled you

[@jamesbruzgis9476]

Never even heard of Avalon! But I’ve been to LaGuardia at least 1000 times! 😝

[@abathens]

Love this channel! Never been a pilot, but I'm an aspiring avgeek! ✈️

[@DG-sz7gp]

Hi Big Ern I pray that you are doing well and blessed. I pray that you get the Captain Rank soon

[@deeazz777]

Big Ern, the fact that you keep yourself honest when reviewing your landing in this video is evidence of your humility and great character; you sir, are a true aviator!!! Fantastic video as always and I was wondering if the MAX is equipped with a flare assistant type feature like the one on the B 747-8?

[@johnstaufferredraven2073]

Just came back from Maui (OGG). My daughter owns a meal prep business on Maui, but it is a local service. She has different meals weekly and delivers the meals as well. I hope you find a good new service. Happy flying and safe travels.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Sounds amazing. 🤤

[@ko9446]

We flew a Paris Jet in and out of John Wayne one day. They let us know they would be happy to not see us again.

[@simonthug7866]

Love the vid’s, keep it up. Love from Norway

[@knoxvideoproductions932]

great vid and good job CPT!

[@a10f4ang3]

Thanks for another great video!!!

[@mabefreeman9375]

BENDICIONES !!!

[@hamza-cg1pc]

another nice video ern, have a great day

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Big Ernie from Sydney Australia. Love seeing the avionics units in the panel and FMS for waypoint coordinates; Also astounding, is the amount of ground service vehicles and machines around the terminal. Don't forget to continue with the hotel interiors, I get inspiration from lighting and creative styles in the background. Back to the green hornet soon? Private questionnaire: do you miss flying in the guard (air force) or is sales for Southwest "just what the doctor order." Keep on smiling sir, I think its contagious. 🌏🇦🇺

[@ejripley]

I have. Go to the restaurant at the hotel at the end of the road and get the coconut shrimp. You are welcome

[@ThatCodeBlue]

Thank you, Big Ern! Would you do me a favor and grease one on for my friend, OAK Captain Kevin Buhler. He passed away and is very very missed.

[@mabefreeman9375]

SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO

[@greggomez208]

Hey Ern: been to Catalina Island Long Beach airports small we went on our cruise to Catalina & Ensanada loved it it you want to go on a cruise do that one. You will love it. In Ensanada get the fish tacos in town good and cheap. Greg

[@jackfromtitanic233]

Awesome pilot 👩‍✈️

[@NovejSpeed3]

This was super informative Ern thanks for sharing. So when you climb out of Orange County when you do that throttle cut at 600ft you said you pull the throttles back nice and easy instead of just cutting the power so I assume thats not an autothrottle thing? You guys have the throttles in hand? This was really cool Ern really enjoyed it. The Max is a wonderful ride to Hawaii. Flew it there out of San with you all..Me and 53 other very happy customers!

[@jasonperry9020]

Hope to see you in/out of BLI sometime!!

[@america_and_avigailfarm_ki5351]

My dad says 100s of pilots will join cuz u show the culture

[@1derol]

`Glad to hear the hiring is going well.