Stig Shift #3 .. Thanksgiving Week Shift (22NOV23 - 25NOV23)

Thank you all for joining on another adventure of aircraft maintenance. 
You all have been wonderful and so supportive, I want to show you my gratitude and thank you for all the beautiful comments and inquisitive questions.
Hope you guys enjoy this one, this is probably the longest video I have. I hope you don’t get too bored or annoyed of me talking … I always talk to much 😅
Please feel free to ask questions within anything you see, I’ll be more than happy to get you deeper information
As always, thank you for watching and have a beautiful day 
#stigaviation #themoreyouknow #aviation #aircraftmaintenance #wefixyoufly #boeing #learningeveryday #aircraft #aircraftmechanic #airbus #dayinthelife #youtubetaughtme #youtubeaviation #longvideo

[@paulgerard5413]

Some say he used to be Britains most mysterious racing driver, others say he loves fixing jets, all we know is he’s called ‘The Stig.’

[@StigAviation]

This comment Wins 🤙😅

[@alwaynemclaughlin3442]

@@StigAviation For real 😂

[@martinross5521]

Ooh! Landscape format as promised; looks great. Thank you Stig for this epic length compilation of four busy days. Just love to see all these details!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it Martin. Took a lot of editing for this one 😂. But hope it was good.

[@martinross5521]

@@StigAviation It’s really exceptional - feels like I’ve joined up for a tutorial on the apron with a buddy who has a gift for explaining complex stuff as well as marvelling at the engineering of big airliners. When I was in a pram outdoors my first word was Izzybuzz. Well, they were all prop driven in 1949!

[@WindTherapy-rb1zs]

Mind blowing is an understatement. New to your channel. Excellent content... and thanks for all your hard work and enthusiasm for your craft. The flying public appreciates all hard work your staff does.... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Cobalt135]

Appears as if it was a portrait video that was cropped and sized to fit landscape aspect ratio. I noticed a very large loss of image quality when viewing on a large computer screen compared to his other videos. This video appeared like a 480p to 640p.

[@StigAviation]

@@Cobalt135 i apologize. This is the best I can do. Still learning to edit properly here on KZbin

[@nsilm0]

CON would be for continuous ignition. Used on rainy conditions to force the ignition in case it's needed. (I hope I'm right...). Also, I really love your videos! It's clear that you love and take pride on your work. Please, keep them coming, as they give us a unique chance to look into this awesome world.

[@StigAviation]

Perfect answer. And thank you very much. I’m happy you are enjoying it all

[@Peteski-0]

Fascinating as always Stig. Great video, much appreciated 😊

[@Falk-x1r]

Fun fact: There is no procedure which requires the Start/Ignition Selector to be set to CON. This position is optional and you find many 777 with the same engines and no CON position.

[@allenemiesforeignanddomest3320]

Are you ever going to show the banana dispenser?

[@StigAviation]

@@allenemiesforeignanddomest3320 banana dispenser? 😂😅.

[@friedchicken1]

You know you're good when the office comes to you!

[@StigAviation]

She comes to me and I take care of her 👌

[@Starsnu1]

Stih, I just found your channel today. Excellent job of explaining aviation content from the maintenance/technical side of things. I have great respect for you and your collogues as I am a recently retired pilot with AA after 36 years. I ended my career flying the 787 from the left seat. Best airplane I ever flew. It is truly a remarkable machine. Many, many thanks for keeping all these beautiful airplanes in tip-top shape. Knowing how good the maintenance was on the airplane I flew for AA game me a sense of confidence and trust knowing she was airworthy and SAFE. Thanks again, Stig

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Captain, I appreciate all your dedication and years of service. I bet me and you have bumped into each other in the past, and didn’t even know it. And you’re absolutely right, the 787 is an incredible aircraft, that thing is smarter than all of us put together. Enjoy your retirement Sir and thank you for being here. I appreciate you.

[@jonbradshaw3385]

😂 I’m always watching the Ramp crew loading bags, the wing walkers and others. I am at the ready for them to look up at me staring through the window, and I’ll wave and always give a smile. When they do see me I almost always get a return wave and smile. Great video as always Stig!!

[@StigAviation]

I hope to see your wave and smile one day if you fly out of lax Jon

[@garrytownsend6354]

Sir, your dedication and enthusiasm generates much goodwill for AA. Goodwill is a priceless commodity which attracts loyal customers and it takes time to generate by providing great service and commitment. The world owes a lot to aviation personnel. Thank you for your down-to-earth insights into your profession.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words Garry. I appreciate wholeheartedly.

[@thatlonelydriver4956]

As an enthusiast for aviation I love this kind of content. Also your personality, enthusiasm and good vibes are amazing!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much!

[@arcosprey4811]

Stig you need a gopro dude! That would be awesome, if your boss allows it. Believe it or not you’re probably shining a lot of light to your career, I’d consider you a recruiter if I was your boss.

[@StigAviation]

I do have a GoPro, but I don’t want to make people around me, uncomfortable, walking around and filming everything. So it’s just out of respect for my fellow coworkers and personnel on the ramp. And thank you very much for the kind words.

[@nelsondelacruz6607]

Hey, my grandpa used to be a lead mechanic for Avianca. That sort of inspired me to love aviation. I love these videos, great footage quality, knowledge and narration. Please keep it up!

[@StigAviation]

Thanks, will do Nelson Thank you for being here

[@WAJIDHN]

Hi Stig, First time watching yours video, you got a Dream Job. Love it every minute of it, it's not boring at all. Tons of information, loved it, now i will watch all your video's from the beginning, THANKS FOR SHARING..

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much for being here and enjoying. Don’t hesitate to ask questions 👍

[@TheN3tT3chMan]

Thanks for the videos! Brings back lots of great memories as a kid. My dad was a mechanic for Saudia Airlines and he brought me to work with him a few times back in the early 90s. One time my dad let me taxi a 747 that they were getting ready to push back and move to a hanger. He put me into the plane through the nose gear and I got to sit in the captain seat and taxi it with one of his co workers in the first officers seat. Was interesting to see the steering wheel on the left and not the yoke.

[@StigAviation]

You got to experience something very special. That is something that very few people get to do.

[@rishiemansingh2276]

Just fantastic. Thank you for your service.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you kindly

[@stevelong8333]

Great video Stig! My son and I both enjoyed it. Thank you for working those holidays so we can travel in safety and comfort!

[@StigAviation]

You bet! It’s my pleasure. Wishing you and your family beautiful holidays.

[@csandera]

Some of the absolutely best content online. Thank you for taking us along! Speaking of parts for the aircraft, many years ago I used to do basically the same job you do now, only military. The thing I loved was strangely the look and feel of the parts. Especially the nuts and bolts. They just felt good in your hand and you knew they were the right stuff and would deliver. Miss that. Cheers

[@StigAviation]

I completely know what you mean. It’s just a different kind of feeling when it’s hands on work. Thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate you

[@vincentwilliams2306]

Thanks for sharing! keep doing the work letting the flying public know what we deal with daily. Big ups from your fellow flight technician.

[@StigAviation]

It’s my pleasure Vincent, thank you so much for being here and watching

[@stephane0622]

Just found your channel and I really enjoy it. Very interesting stuff and details on aircraft maintenance, a whole new world to me ! Thank you for sharing your daily job with such passion and fun. Cheers from France !

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much for being here and enjoying it. I appreciate you. Cheers from LAX

[@fastflame200]

Con - Continuous Ignition. For flight into heavy precipitation, heavy dust or severe icing. Engine is then more resilient to flame-outs under extreme conditions.

[@StigAviation]

Perfect 👍

[@fastflame200]

@@StigAviation Also when an Ramp Aircraft Maintenance Engineer gets sucked into a running engine, having the selector on "con" cleans the engine and no writeup is required. ;)

[@StigAviation]

@@fastflame200 that wasn’t funny Michael. Please don’t make jokes like that here. I don’t appreciate it.

[@mohammadhhabashizadeh6644]

as a pilot with 7 years of experience in commercial Aviation, not much happens that we learn about ramp missions by engineering dept. Since after every flight pilots need to leave aircraft pretty soon, for next crew or night stops. But today I just learned a lot from this great complete video of you 😊

[@StigAviation]

I am very happy that you enjoyed it, hopefully it will make you understand your aircraft more.

[@genoservello8007]

You did a fabulous job with this. Thank you for holding the camera, you're amazing and I love to meet you. I retired from American 11 years ago and you bring back so many

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes I’m trying to do better with taking videos. And I’m happy I can bring back good memories for you.

[@steveandtracysweeney3037]

keep showing everything

[@StigAviation]

Try my best

[@taronpiloyan7143]

Ohhh finally, wide screen! Thank you 👍👌😁

[@StigAviation]

Enjoy! 👍

[@mikerenda3132]

As a former Boeing engineer on the 777 floor structure. You have excellent and informative videos on commercial aviation maintenance

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much Mike. And thank you for being a part of a team that built one the best aircraft in history.

[@mikerenda3132]

@@StigAviation thank you. Yes Boeing has the best aircraft in commercial aviation. Never worked with airbus but watching you guys work and keeping them flying. It’s all good.

[@edutaimentcartoys]

nice video

[@StigAviation]

Thank you

[@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze]

Man STIG I love your videos you’re such a positive person and I can tell a very impressive A&P mechanic who really loves what he does and that’s freaking awesome in itself.. I look forward to seeing your next video I love it I love I love it lol I’m such an aviation geek myself and kick myself in the ass I didn’t go the route you did which is what I wanted to do. I use to work on DC-8s for Emery Worldwide here in Sacramento until sadly an aircraft went down after losing their COG after takeoff killing all 3 pilots and Emery worldwide cargo going out of business shortly after. I also sold parts for textron aviation for a while but wasn’t happy there anyway it’s nice to see someone who’s loves aviation like a lot of us thanks Stig

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Chris, and I appreciate you being here and enjoying all of this. Keep that passion for Aviation alive. 🤙

[@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze]

@@StigAviation most definitely I’m glad there are individuals like yourself sharing all the behind the scenes stuff so awesome man thanks Stig

[@cornycandela7050]

Just stumbled on your channel, coming up on 6 months of being an A&P mechanic for a small regional airline starting out my career! Awesome videos!

[@StigAviation]

Keep up the good work, and I appreciate you being here

[@dalemullins4562]

YES! I'm 10 minutes in and I'm hooked I love it! I'm such a dork for cool details like this !Thank you please keep 'em comin like this. I always wonder.. hmmm what's that?

[@StigAviation]

More to come! And don’t hesitate to ask questions. 👍

[@KOSTASFK1200]

My new CNC machines run on Windows XP proprietary to the brand. Windows does this with many companies. I really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching

[@air1066]

Thank you for sharing such a detailed way off everything on airplane I enjoy it

[@StigAviation]

It’s my pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@tronjet66]

I'm a computer engineer, and I know something about the windows XP thing! People give XP a bad rap, especially surrounding crashing. What people don't realize is that windows XP is actually a very well tested system, the issue is that back in the XP times, many (if not all) drivers were Kernel-Mode, meaning that they ran at the lowest levels of the system. The kernel is responsible for system management and core operating system functions, things like memory management, process handling, and especially crash handling. The kernel as provided by Microsoft is very well tested, to very high standards. The drivers provided by companies on the other hand, especially fly-by-night operations that are gone the year after the device is released? Not so much. And when a program in the Kernel-Mode crashes or sucks up a whole bunch of memory due to a memory leak, it will take the entire system down with it, because the kernel is powerless to stop it as it normally would. So the system is more than stable enough to be able to handle the functions it has been given (it wouldn't be there if it wasn't), provided that the drivers are up to scratch.

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely incredible amount of knowledge here. That you very much sir. I learned something new.

[@seagullsbtn]

Keep ''em coming!

[@StigAviation]

🫡 will do 👍

[@zainalshimari8669]

Thank you stig for sharing as a apprentice at spirit and going to school to get my AMP, I really appreciate the videos

[@StigAviation]

It’s my pleasure. Keep up the good studies and ask questions. I’m here to help 👍

[@isaacpullen6752]

I just found your channel and love it. Brings me back to the day when I worked at the airport! Great videos!

[@StigAviation]

Great to have you here. Thank you. I’m happy it brought fond memories to you.

[@Aleksandar6ix]

CON = continuous ignition. Sets igniters to run constantly to help prevent flame out in situations such as heavy rain or for some takeoff. What can I say, I'm a flight sim guy.

[@StigAviation]

Perfect answer 👍

[@MrSmileurena]

That AA triple 7 at :43 just BEAUTIFUL WOWWW

[@StigAviation]

She’s a beauty

[@Rwalt61]

I remember I was a lowly janitor at a corporate jet hanger at our local airport and me and the A&P mechanic and the security guard were the only ones on duty one day and the mechanic let me help him how to do a run test on a jet engine. He instructed me on how to safely approach the engine while running and I stood under the engine while it was running then climbed into the co-pilot seat while the mechanic taxied us out for a couple of full throttle runups. That was just a small engine on a Cessna Citation so I can imagine what a big RR,PW or GE engine is like. Coolest thing I ever did.

[@StigAviation]

I’m really glad you got to experience that, it’s good that the maintenance technician was mindful to teach you how to properly do it. As for the massive engines that I work with, you can imagine.

[@Rwalt61]

Yes I can imagine. Our engines were just little P&W turbine engines of I think around 5000 lb thrust class and I still felt the power standing around it. Oh and after I checked the fuel lines that he wanted me to look at than I climbed inside and sat in the co-pilot seat while the A&P taxied the plane out to the run up pad and did several full throttle runs and we could feel the tail of the plane rising up and we both had both feet on the brakes.

[@YoDooDSup]

I love the correct camera position! Thank you dude! It really does change the video for the better

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad you like it. I’m trying to do better with filming. Might not be perfect all the time but I’m trying.

[@conkerconk3]

This is awesome that you get to record this stuff

[@StigAviation]

Glad you’re enjoying it

[@AUav8r05]

Thank you so much for landscape! Amazing footage on my tv! Great content and commentary as always!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m trying to do better filming.

[@AUav8r05]

@@StigAviation keep up the great work! We enjoy seeing behind the scenes at work.

[@aviatorbz]

I guess such videos are more effective than Instagram stories. We can catch all week in single video without missing anything 👌👍

[@StigAviation]

I put all the stories together from Instagram and try to put out more information here. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

[@race263]

Awesome channel brother, thanks for keeping them flying safe!

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure and thank you 🤙

[@theoodocio]

Perfect! Your videos are so good! Greetings from Brazil

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much! Cheers from LAX 🤙

[@sairon63]

Please show us more videos of the Dreamliner's cockpit and its features. Thank you. Stig, I love you brother❤.

[@StigAviation]

Will do 👍. I don’t get to pick the aircraft I work on my shift, so when I get a chance I will show the 787 👌

[@sairon63]

Really Appreciate it. THANK YOU!!@@StigAviation

[@ashrafshadid5870]

Keep it vertical it’s much better, I like how you are enthusiastic about your work you are always like this I knew you from Clubhouse since 2021 we talked before👍🏻 keep going

[@ashrafshadid5870]

Good luck

[@StigAviation]

Ohh goodness the clubhouse days 😆. That was a fun one. And I’ll try to alternate between vertical and horizontal to make all happy.

[@SoparaLy]

man, i enjoy seeing this stuff even though i work there for inflight catering, we not allowed to see stuff like this beside inside the plane lol

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad I can provide you a different perspective of aviation. Thank you for being here.

[@vinceschannel8927]

Love this stuff Stig. I’m in school to be a mechanic. I haven’t been able to find anyone doing videos like this at all in the industry except for you! You’re opening my eyes to what I’m in for haha!

[@StigAviation]

Keep up the good studies. And don’t hesitate to ask questions. I’m here to help.

[@vinceschannel8927]

@@StigAviation thank you! Will keep that in mind!!

[@camdelong]

I love your videos man! I wish I had your attitude at my job!🤣 keep it up

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much. I just love this job

[@kidsofresh56]

I’m mad we’re using construction cones 😂😂

[@StigAviation]

🤣🤣

[@unnecessary_commenter]

Just started as an apprentice mechanic at Heathrow, great to see what I’ve got to look forward to in the future. Keep up the good work Stig thank you for the videos!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much for being here and you as well. Keep up the good work and the good studies, you’ll be doing this soon.

[@Momixx876]

That was awesome

[@StigAviation]

Thank you

[@miguelsuarez8010]

I understood that Microsoft has not been supporting Windows xp for years now. I'm surprised.

[@StigAviation]

To be honest, there’s nothing that needs support, it’s a completed and finished product that will never need to update ever again.

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Lol! So nice of you to address the video aspect. A gimball will make your life so much easier.... Less stress on the hand. I wish I could double like this video. Thanks Mr Stig. Hey, that A321 transponder still looked active? Wasn't on STBY

[@StigAviation]

Aircraft had just came in from a live flight, sometimes pilots forget to turn it off and put it on standby. And thank you very much. I am happy you enjoyed the video.

[@mohammedalmukhtar5428]

Nothing beats B777 arriving and turns into the gate! Majestic !

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely beautiful

[@nel777tt9]

The 777 is the best looking plane! Another great video brother thanks!

[@StigAviation]

No doubt! Thank you for watching

[@hariranormal5584]

Cockpit ambience wow is beautiful. Please do more in 16:9 ratio!! More comfortable to see this way

[@StigAviation]

I’m working on it. I’ll get better at this. Thank you for watching

[@hariranormal5584]

21:00 as someone more into I.T, we relate. People who run Networks indefinitely, people on the reliability engineering sides, monitoring, they too mostly work countless. The internet doesn't stop, we don't either :)

[@StigAviation]

Excellent input 👌

[@andrewdavy9921]

Stig great video again, The ITA is a stunning livery yeah, did you ever see the Condor green and white stripe livery? my fave is the Aer Lingus A330, I love the oil changes by the way 😉 👌

[@StigAviation]

Yup seen it many times. Got great footage of it as well taking off. 🛫

[@GhostSniper67]

Stig, show us the STATIC PORTS on the Boeing and Airbus and where they are located, and the Pito tubes, any differences between brands, locations, etc... thank you, inpatiently awaiting the next video...lol

[@StigAviation]

Will do. And for a quick answer to that , most pitot tubes are at the nose of the aircraft and towards the front sides for static ports

[@GhostSniper67]

@@StigAviation I knew about the pito tubes but had no idea about the static ports and still am not sure how they work.

[@StigAviation]

@@GhostSniper67 I’ll make a video for this. Give me time

[@GhostSniper67]

@@StigAviation thank you, I know the pito tubes work with the static ports to measure air speed not ground speed, just curious how the static port measures the air passing over it so it can be used. Also, do you guys get the landing gear lock outs and any other devices or locks or covers from the cockpit or do you use your own set? I think you know where I am going with this, if not let me know, I will explain more, but I think you know. Because you mentioned during tire changes you use locking pins, but not where they came from and why. Thanks again...

[@StigAviation]

@@GhostSniper67 yes, you are correct most of the important lockout devices are within the flight deck, they travel with the aircraft.

[@Whoddathunk]

Can’t agree with you more, the 777 is an awesome aircraft. Been working on 777 for 20 + yrs strictly…..

[@StigAviation]

The best and very last best Boeing ever built in My opinion.

[@Mercikiller89]

Con, stand for continuous. As in, it is continuously relighting the engine, to prevent flameout , or loss of thrust during bad weather or poor combustion conditions .

[@StigAviation]

Perfect answer 👍

[@muzikman183]

Man you sound so happy to not have to deal with this cold weather... lol

[@StigAviation]

😂 LA … I’m fortunate

[@jimiskalar.4491]

Con means Continues Ignition, when selected the spark plugs on the engines produce spark continuously. The pilots use it on Landings and when on bad weather conditions like storms, that's because under those conditions there might a flameout or compressor stall.

[@StigAviation]

You are absolutely correct Jim.

[@benjaminsaenz4516]

CON=Continuous Ignition (For flying through certain conditions & temps)

[@StigAviation]

Correct 👍 here’s some more info CON (Continuous Ignition) This is selected when there is heavy precipitation, severe turbulance and/or during takeoff & landing. When CON is selected, it basically tells the engines ignitors* to keep firing, that way in the event of an engine flameout, it can re-ignite. This is particularly useful in critical stages of flight like takeoff and landing, where if a birdstrike happens for example, the risk to engine failure becuase the ignitors aren’t lighting can be minimised.

[@cpgoef6]

Flood light panel goes above the transponder panel 😂

[@StigAviation]

🤣

[@ronduncan9527]

Awesome as usual and horizontal is soooo much better! 😁

[@StigAviation]

Thank you. And I’m glad it’s looking better now. More to come

[@Twobarpsi]

The CFM Leap 1A is gorgeous!

[@StigAviation]

100% agreed

[@Mark-sp6vq]

Con= continuous ignition. Means the ignitor is in the on position and firing until selection changed. Elvis was so scared of flame outs he flew his jets in CON mode, from start to shutdown. Man went through a ton of ignitors, lol

[@StigAviation]

Perfect 👍

[@genoservello8007]

I saw on that engine start lever the con means continuous ignition

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely correct. 👍

[@Boodieman72]

Is it a Windows XP embedded system? I mean, talking about computers, look what they used to send people to the moon. Con means continuous, for the engine ignition system.

[@StigAviation]

Windows is an overlay to the subsystem. And ya. Going to to moon and a room filled with processors is a big difference

[@shyammohabir8283]

Stig - Another day another incident at United Airlines - United 777-300ER EMERGENCY LANDING at Sydney Airport March 11, 2024 - My analysis -looks to be a hydraulic failure, probably from a breached hydraulic line on the right main gear. This time it’s not Boeing’s problem, but United Airlines maintenance issues! (How I'm doing with my analysis? :) Either United's problems are previously being under-reported, or they are seemingly suddenly having an unusual number of problems.

[@StigAviation]

I’m learning about it now. They are seriously having some bad luck lately

[@HAWKSTA24]

Why would you assume viewers will panic because Windows XP is used? Strategic missile silos use DOS programming to launch their birds because it’s considered to be “unhackable”.

[@StigAviation]

Because most people are very naive and don’t understand much about systems nor aircraft.

[@Newberntrains]

engine start switches i would say means continual ignition. it continually fires the igniters so if rain snuffs out an engine it will quickly relight it while the engine is at a speed that can support easy relight vs windmilling the 777 was the last plane designed by engineers the rest were designed by engineers with approval from bean counters and shareholders and in my opinion is why Boeing has seen so many headliner issues that dont even show up in the news but im sure u are familiar with they messed up big time when they bought MDD and adopted alot of the design policies and people from them

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely correct on answering the question, and yes, I am very well aware of how Boeing is doing things. But thankfully we are the endline users, and the maintainers. Trust me when I tell you we will keep it airworthy

[@Sweetteawillie]

CON - continuous start mode of igniters for egines diuring heavy rain in flight.

[@StigAviation]

Perfect answer 👌

[@Sweetteawillie]

@@StigAviation As a Navy aviation structural mechanic, I have perfomed much of what you do as a line mechanic, progressing through aircraft operations divisions before the shop maintenance crew. This is how the Navy uses small spaces with limited personnel for flight ops at sea. Fly Navy!

[@simonlam33]

Funny about Windows XP, I've seen IG posts people freaking out when they saw 747-400 still using 3.5" floppy disk to update navigation database. It was designed in the early 90's, if its not broken and reliable, don't fix it! Chill out people!

[@StigAviation]

There’s so much about Aviation that people just don’t understand. But for the people that are in the industry, it’s completely business as usual.

[@LanternoftheWarner]

Omg i can full screen ❤ Well at least sometimes 😅

[@StigAviation]

I’m trying my best, I’m alternating between the two modes so I can make everybody happy. But I appreciate you for watching.

[@nunobarros3629]

Commenting in advance. Very nice idea, Stig...i'd like to see a duo with Max from TUL someday !!! Whaddyasay??

[@StigAviation]

Max is my good buddy, I’ll be seeing him most likely next year in February or March when I have to go to training in Tulsa. He’s a great guy.

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

Continuous ignition 👍

[@StigAviation]

Perfect 👍

[@mners87]

Oh shit we're horizontal!!

[@StigAviation]

Improving slowly but surely 😅

[@congregationGlobal]

🎉

[@StigAviation]

👍

[@simplelifeuk9559]

U the best

[@StigAviation]

No. You the best for being here.

[@2010kb1]

XP was and is the best program.Still use it on my desktop.

[@StigAviation]

Works like a charm

[@jeremylcamp]

"CON" is where you can use a ground based Air Current, APU or Wind Mill start the engines! That the correct answer?.

[@StigAviation]

Not quite. CON means continuous ignition

[@David..]

I’d kill to be able to buy a car where interior controls could be swapped out in a modular fashion like an aircraft.

[@StigAviation]

Funny, you should mention that David, I just saw a video of a person that completely retrofitted their vehicle with all aircraft parts when it comes down to switches and push buttons

[@Zondreia]

I agree with that's con

[@StigAviation]

👍

[@flynlr]

keep em coming. curious if Management has ever had thoughts on these videos.

[@StigAviation]

Yeah, they have plenty of thoughts, they sit there and watch them and make fun of me 🤣🤣🤣 but in all seriousness, they are very supportive and very kind to me. They know that I do this to teach, and to show the joys of aviation and aircraft maintenance.

[@flynlr]

@@StigAviation awesome

[@mohammadhhabashizadeh6644]

CON means Continuous ignition and when selecting Cont Ignition , the igniters fire regardless of the Fuel lever Position.

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely correct sir

[@Odontomango]

The power of GE-90 is amazing. But imagine how strong the parking brake for the GE-90 plane. Mr. Stig, when you guys do a high power run. How do you keep the plane in place? Is the parking brake that strong? I doubt the parking block thing is heavy enough.

[@StigAviation]

The parking brakes are very strong, but you also have to take in consideration that there’s 12 brakes holding that massive aircraft steady on a high-power run. Sometimes we also use very special chalks that look like mini skate ramps in front of the wheels.

[@dreuxlescell3184]

Continuous ignition!

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely correct 👍

[@chrisnicholls8636]

Geeat video Stig my fave aircraft in the opening a 777, how hig is the circumference of the engines. Work is never work when you love what your doing, keep it up my friend 👍

[@StigAviation]

It’s definitely a beautiful aircraft, that particular 777 is equipped with the GE90-115B. If my calculations are correct, the diameter of that engine is 128 inches, which makes the circumference 402 inches. Let me know if my math is off. 😅

[@chrisnicholls8636]

@StigAviation your math is bang on which means its 10 feet in diameter. I could stand in that engine and only come up to the spinner as I am 5ft 6inch. That's huge Stig 😲

[@StigAviation]

Yep, exactly, and I think I have a video where I’m actually standing inside of the engine itself, I am 5’6 and even if I try to jump, I still couldn’t touch the upper inlet Cowling. When I say this engine is massive, I truly mean it.

[@chrisnicholls8636]

@StigAviation and rated between 81,000 - 115,000lb of thrust plenty of power stig

[@omniultima4747]

I don't know why A&P at these major airlines don't get the pay rate as the pilots do. They pretty much know in and out of everything and not to mention the costs to earn an A&P license can be as much as 50k compare to CPL at around 70-80k if not a bit more.

[@StigAviation]

My guess is because we are not in the public eye and most people don’t even know we exist. We are the ghosts of the industry.

[@faridokimo7562]

All hail T7! Such a perfect beauty.

[@StigAviation]

Indeed she is 👌

[@ryansanchez1140]

I would love to see a video about the 787 solid-state circuit breakers!

[@StigAviation]

I will definitely put something together for that.

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Con = Continuous Ignition. And Stig, being a huge AvGeek I get to vicariously be amongst those beautiful birds thru you. I thank you. Best, AvGeek Steve

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely correct Steven 👍

[@drewblessing8418]

Totally understand the Windows XP thing. People might be horrified to learn how much stuff still runs on Windows XP or XP-based embedded systems. Most retail POS’s were up until recently. Talk about hackable.

[@StigAviation]

Exactly 👌. You hit the nail right on the head. Well said sir.

[@kellogg170]

Subscribed! I was either going to be a pilot or Aircraft Mechanic sadly didn’t become any of those. Question was your hero also joe patroni? 🛫

[@StigAviation]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. My hero? 🤔…. Charles Taylor. 👌

[@I7470]

Great in landscape format finally. Keep on posting long videos.

[@StigAviation]

Thanks, will do!

[@walliid6748]

Con means continuous / the pilot switch to this position in TILT condition to prevent the flame out🔥

[@StigAviation]

Perfect 👍

[@LykMike]

Keep showing the repetitive maintenance! I enjoy it! If we didn’t enjoy it we wouldn’t be here!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you Mike. I appreciate that

[@02hockeystick19]

Good God those GE90s are just massive. This makes me REALLY curious about the GE9X

[@StigAviation]

These videos and pictures I show does not do it justice, you have to be truly standing next to it to really appreciate how gargantuan these engines are. Specially, when I’m standing inside of one when doing maintenance, that’s just a whole different feeling.

[@02hockeystick19]

@@StigAviation Oh I have NO doubt about that whatsoever. When there is a clear size difference even on a screen between that and say a GENX or even the Trent 800, you know it's huge. And the fact that the GE9X is supposed to be its big brother really scares me!

[@ddavidone6538]

Would it be wise for Boeing and Airbus to get together and get their acronyms the same? Also I would love to see a taxi/engine run up video!

[@StigAviation]

David that’s the smartest idea I have ever heard in my life. I wish they could do that, that would make my life so much easier.