Stig Shift #43 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

[@danielbonilla3195]

Goooood mooooorning everybody, best words you’ll ever hear for an intro to the best aviation channel in KZbin

[@StigAviation]

🤗 thank you so much

[@airborne5607]

I'm here as soon as I get the notification. Who's here with me?

[@jpa1282]

I'm here but I'm not with you

[@StigAviation]

I’m totally here 🤙

[@catliciousoz]

I was asleep! Late to the early morning party but I'm here!

[@juix_]

Mate, I’ve been waiting for this notification for days

[@jas0609]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@ronaldjames]

Good morning indeed beautiful day. Another stig shift . Fantastic

[@StigAviation]

Thank you Ronald

[@WestCoastWheelman]

"oh shit, Stig is filming, better get this one dead nuts on the line!" - every AA pilot as he taxis into the gate at LAX probably.

[@StigAviation]

@@WestCoastWheelman well if the pilots that watch they know I’m there. I’m always watching 😉

[@callumb5279]

Stig I am an aviation geek and I am so glad I’ve found your channel. I watch them in the day all the time regardless if I’ve watched them before or not, I just love it. I also like to put your videos on to go to sleep. I think the background music you put on is perfectly soothing. Please keep up the good work and continue producing content! We all appreciate it so much

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, and I’m very happy that you’re enjoying the videos.

[@HostileMike]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! My boy Stig at it again!!! Friday night, home from a long day, STIGGG SHIFTT!!

[@StigAviation]

Enjoy Mike. Relax and unwind

[@HostileMike]

@@StigAviation always do buddy!

[@AaronHarberg]

Thanks Stig! Always look forward to new adventures. One thing I love is the takeoffs you catch on video.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it Aaron

[@veganbutcherhackepeter]

00:44 You're right about that. My brother in law worked on the Airbus 350 designing parts of the hydraulic fluid tubings in CAD. I don't think he ever got to see where his work ultimately ended up at. PS: you should receive pay from the Department of Education for your videos. I'm sure they are a great inspiration for aspiring future aviation mechanics.

[@StigAviation]

Oh, I’m just thankful that I am able to share these wonderful experiences and pass along some knowledge to the future generation technicians as well as enthusiast of Aviation. Thank you so much for watching.

[@stellarproductions8888]

Oh Stig, those are some robust sexy latches, gonna get me one for Christmas, what, 5,000 whoppers, 2nd thought, better get a jacket instead lol. She's an old bird, but she still can fly, no need to bench her! Arm rest is over engineered for sure lol. Pilot in 737, watching him get stopped by the hump, I was like, you can do it, throttle up, don't worry about overshooting, those breaks are made of unobtantium, it will stop you in time lol.I got a good laugh out of the Airbuss with the identity problem LMAO! Engine door opens slow when you have to manually pump it, cool seeing replacement GFE valve. Stig takes a flight, come back soon!

[@StigAviation]

Already back at work. Back for more fun and adventure.

[@747FoSophie]

Using STORM lighting is very useful when flying in or around thunderstorms so were aren't blinded by the lighting flashes, also useful on the ground when the other pilot is doing a walk around and you have to enter all the data in the FMS.

[@StigAviation]

Indeed a very helpful source of light.

[@IvanMelon]

Stig, that combination of great explanations about systems + respect and passion for your job + fun + waaay cool background music and all this delivered with a massive amount of good vib, makes this channel truly essential. Don’t worry man, you’re gifted. No matter how many times you show us the same systems, we never get bored. Stig never disappoints 😊 By the way… I missed the Cargo section. Looking forward the next one. Later!

[@StigAviation]

@@IvanMelon thank you so much Ivan. It means a lot to me

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

6:40 VP-BAP Such a beautiful bird. Saw her at LGA a couple weeks ago. One of the highlights of the year imo. Great video!

[@StigAviation]

Indeed it is!

[@andreweppink4498]

Stig, you say you're taking some vacation using your free fares. Can you go really exotic places... E.g. Tierra Del Fuego, Pt. Barrow, Murmansk, Siberia etc.? Thx.

[@StigAviation]

I can go all over the world my friend. 👍

[@biasedaudio]

Buddy I love this channel. Keep it up!

[@StigAviation]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it!

[@TheSoggynacho]

Something about the sound and seeing those engines spinning up is just really cool

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely incredible feeling

[@tedsommer]

Oh i know all about the standby life. When my dad was working for PSA/USAir, we did a day trip to visit Northridge, CA after their big quake in '94 (I believe). I think i remember we were flying on a BAE-146. Those craft are cool af. As always, great video

[@StigAviation]

It takes some good planning tactics to fly standby, but it’s always fun

[@ArturoSanchez-mz7ud]

Encore une excellente vidéo Monsieur Stig! Enjoy yours extra days!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much Arturo

[@ForTheBirbs]

12:38 switching to guns. Don't ever stop, Stig. Breaks me up every time.

[@StigAviation]

Having fun 😅

[@anthonyahgue17]

Airbus 👌👌.. I'll be kicking tonight in the terminal at ORD doing the same thing 🤭...

[@StigAviation]

Have a good shift!

[@aviatorchew2942]

7:41 I can smell this image so vividly 😂 Nothing like a little burned JET A in the morning.

[@StigAviation]

Smells like Victory 🤙

[@VascoMorgado-s5n]

Hello...from 🇵🇹. Very good program. Thank you very much

[@StigAviation]

@@VascoMorgado-s5n thank you

[@GhostSniper67]

20:14 this walk through of this 777 showed me just how HUGE those planes are. Love to see walk throughs of bigger planes like the A380.

[@StigAviation]

@@GhostSniper67 I wish i could but I don’t work on 380s

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Stig I flew a AK Seattle to San Diego last night. Idle at the gate for 45 min. No explanation. I started a chant “Stig-Stig-Stig-Stig” pushed back in 2 min. Bad fog San Diego. Approached over the ocean vs over the city. Very different. The throttle jockeys did good.

[@StigAviation]

Interesting. Well as long as you made it safe. That’s what matters

[@harrisonhealey1679]

17:25 I prefer the A350 rest area, seems bigger. Good video and fascinating seeing all of the inside doohickeys in the wheel wells, is mind blowing how many pipes and wires are in there!

[@StigAviation]

@@harrisonhealey1679 I’ve never been in a 350. I bet it’s really nice

[@MyTopTalent]

Thanks Stig! I learn a lot from you, enjoy your humor and appreciate your dedication and seriousness about your job and videos!! You said old airplanes go to low cost carriers. I think low cost airlines use only new planes which cost much less per flight hour. Old planes are sold for conversion to freighters. Reason: the long layovers between international cargo flights makes the airline less sensitive about an old plane’s larger cost per hour. Also, using older planes skip the long wait today to get new planes from Airbus/Boeing. That’s my opinion. Enjoy your well-earnt holiday and keep up the great work! From your fan 🏆😊🏆😊

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for a comprehensive response. Always appreciate this.

[@carguy8902]

You’re right and also third world countries buy this retired airplanes or you can do a re engine installation on it because most of the efficiency of new wide and narrow body planes come from their engines

[@eddi5190]

good moornig Stig..🥳 a new shift and much work to do with the offices🤠i learn so much here...perfect channel

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much

[@flyer93]

Always a good day when Stig uploads 😀 Love the ending onboard shots. Have a great weekend!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PatrickD-s4d]

Thank you, and as always greetings from Zurich Airport. You sound a bit cold. Get well!

[@StigAviation]

Many thanks Patrick

[@cristianbarsan8200]

Hahah, I love it how you was watching @cockpitcasual when they went to sleep in the crew area and now you are also showing that.

[@StigAviation]

@@cristianbarsan8200 Steve and Bob are absolutely amazing people. Ya that was such a coincidence. When I finally had days off to watch their episodes, I was like… wait a minute.. didn’t I just show the same thing 😅

[@Glegh]

2:27 love the way those CRTs look when refreshing

[@StigAviation]

Always fun to see through what the camera catches

[@thompson37]

Another superb video! Thank you Stig!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you Thompson 🤙

[@stargazer2504]

Thank you so much for bringing this to us. Lately, I haven't had time to watch your episodes, but that doesn't mean I don't want to. Please keep bringing this to us. You have such a great attitude toward your love of aviation! I'm glad you were able to take a few days and go explore somewhere. Thank you!

[@StigAviation]

@@stargazer2504 thank you so much for being here and I appreciate you watching.

[@Twobarpsi]

8:00 "air cooled oil cooler", just like your favorite old Porsches 😃 The "storm" button was really cool as well. Great shift Stig 😎🤙!!

[@StigAviation]

Many thanks 🤙

[@rangerat1957]

I just discovered your channel. Being a former mechanic in the Navy and an avgeek i like watching no matter how many times you have showed something. I agree boring is good as boring means no paperwork. I can only imagine how much the civilian world requires as far as paperwork. Thanks, or your streams

[@StigAviation]

@@rangerat1957 requires a metric ton of paperwork as you would expect. But I love this job. Also thank you for being here. Hope you have a chance to catch up on the videos. Ask questions. Don’t hesitate

[@allanelliot1566]

A wealth of info.....A real pro A&P line work.......Thank You!!!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you as always Allan

[@Kovzxy-s4c]

I Love stig I can’t live without Aviation and Stig shift vids

[@StigAviation]

Cheers. Thank you for being here

[@gapreplay9641]

I'm doing my basic training course for B1.1 in Italy and B2 modules as well. Thanks a lot for sharing! It motivates me and my entire class and it's also a great educational overview . We improve our technical english as well by watching your videos. You are simply the best.

[@StigAviation]

@@gapreplay9641 I am so happy I can help, wish you and your class all the best

[@Michigan_Adventures]

I'm pretty sure I remember being on flights where you could look it at least one exterior camera through the in-flight entertainment system. It was pretty sweet!

[@StigAviation]

For some reason domestic carriers discontinued that feature. But international carriers still have it.

[@FU2Max]

I dont normally comment but I have to say that I relly enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing o/

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much for taking your time to comment and glad you enjoyed the video

[@cakes1831]

That last clip was beautiful, thank you

[@StigAviation]

Glad you liked it!

[@aplanespottingjediknight]

My monthly THANKS for entertaining me!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness.

[@lostinlife647866]

Hello Stig, I hope you had a great vacation down in 🌴🌴 Miami Florida 🌴🌴, You work hard and for it you deserve time off to enjoy life. I hope life is treating you well my friend.... Till the next one......Later 👋

[@StigAviation]

It was a lovely few days off. Weather was wonderful.

[@clarissaarzola897]

“Airbus with an identity problem” 😂 cracks me up good one stig

[@StigAviation]

@@clarissaarzola897 😅😂 having fun

[@markcorry878]

Another great video Stig. Had a good trip to Wellington and awesome flight there and back apart from the weather coming home with the approach in rain and clouds. My Brother asked me what the yellow thing on the wing was and I was able to tell him that it was where they tied the rope when evacuating via the wing window emergency exits. Will post up the videos onto my youtube channel.

[@StigAviation]

That’s wonderful that you taught your brother. Also that’s in your safety card 👍

[@lord-heller647]

And thank you for doing this. :) Enjoy your time off. All the best.

[@StigAviation]

@@lord-heller647 many thanks 🙏

[@roscozone8092]

Hi Stig - learning tons about aircraft and ground ops from your content. Impressed with the attitude you have towards your job and how you carry it out - I hope its universal throughout the aviation industry (although...well... 😕 might not be the same everywhere). For future videos, are you able to please include indications of time taken for your various tasks? Things like, when you clock on and off, how many days you're on duty in a week, how long you get for a turnaround, how long tasks might take (eg. how long to replace a tyre, how long to replace a nav light, etc. etc.), what pressure there might be to get things done quickly and how you balance that pressure with the safety requirements? Might be of universal interest to the audience... BR, Ross

[@StigAviation]

Majority of the things that you’ve asked I’ve talked about throughout a number of my videos. But yeah, no problem, I’ll bring up such topics. Thank you so much for being here and watching. I appreciate you.

[@terrygivens132]

Thanks Stig for another adventure. I am so impressed by your vast knowledge of these complicated aircraft systems and sharing your passion for your work! It’s addictive.

[@StigAviation]

It’s my pleasure to share it with you and all Terry

[@BodegaMouse]

That outro was serene. Safe travels.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you.

[@jbrown3547]

The retro fit on the old A319/A320 with the old CRTs to the "new" LCDs is pretty slick. Makes flying one see like its a much newer airplane than it is.

[@StigAviation]

They are slowly converting all of them to LCD. It definitely looks much nicer.

[@rygyouwill5293]

Thank you for your hard work stig

[@StigAviation]

It’s My pleasure Dan.

[@ForTheBirbs]

I'm watching this from Sydney, after a day at a yearly heritage train expo at Central Station. I did a 3 plus hour trek on a 1920's Railmotor set, travelling on freight lines where the public doesn't get to go normally. A bonus is that this line runs past Sydney Kingsford Smith International / domestic Airport. Bonus planes! Cheers

[@StigAviation]

I myself have always been facilitated with trains and locomotives. Glad you got to experience that.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Cheere St8g ​@@StigAviation

[@garyashcroft7645]

Thank you for mentioning the latches. I have wondered how they are so reliable, yet are easy to operate.

[@StigAviation]

You bet 👍

[@connornixon2971]

Interesting to see the crew rest on the 777-300. The BA 777-200 that operate from LGW have a completely different design with a central ladder and 4 bunks at either end. Thanks for the video Stig!

[@StigAviation]

It’s interesting to see how different carriers order different configurations.

[@thatoneguyRyan1]

Having been painting on the MAX8’s this past year, I feel like there’s a design flaw on the winglets. The leading edges of the previous winglets have been a metal sandwich. The max’s on the other hand are composite all the way around. So when you paint a max from nose to tail, one must remove the erosion boot on the leading edges of all four winglets (upper and lower; both sides). And replace the erosion boots after paint. These boots cover about 75% of the whole winglet and cost like $8k per boot. Plus the AMM gives very little leeway on temporary repairs and allowable damage, other wise one will have to replace the boot. And holy it’s a process to R&R the boot. But they do have a smaller boot one could use in replace of the larger boot per the IPC. The guy who designed the max winglets are definitely friends or family of those who design erosion boots lol.

[@StigAviation]

That’s very interesting, obviously you’re on the manufacturing side of the aviation world, you have more in-depth knowledge on what’s happening when they build and paint these aircraft. Thank you so much for this education

[@thatoneguyRyan1]

@ actually I’m at an MRO. I only do paint but have been painting for 13 years. I just found it very annoying replacing those winglet boots. Whenever you come across a max, check out the winglets and you’ll see them. Not sure if they’re on the other types of Boeing max’s but they’re definitely on the 737Max8’s.

[@StigAviation]

@ I will definitely pay attention to it a lot more. Thank you so much for that information

[@jumpingjeffflash9946]

17:42 From the C-5 video you posted a while back, I replied what certain components were on that gear. That chain and sprocket setup on this door is what's under the outboard cover on the C-5 gears but scaled up a lot more. On that setup....the chain rotates, the large geared sprocket component rotates around the forward and aft ballscrews which enables the plane to kneel or unkneel.

[@StigAviation]

@@jumpingjeffflash9946 yes I remember that. I appreciate it

[@gregoryhill6136]

Outstanding!

[@StigAviation]

@@gregoryhill6136 thank you 🤙

[@PuddlesRex-jl2bm]

When you hear the "Gooooooooood morning everybody!" You know it's about to be the best part of the week!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you 🙏

[@Kojones333]

I chuckle thinking that the fleet flying through LAX will eventually all need a new stall warning system installed during the same week. 😂

[@StigAviation]

Ya that’s gonna be an interesting day 😅

[@sparklawns3433]

Just finished my first month of part 141 school at vaughn college, don't know if I said this before but your videos are what started me on this journey. I love cars and wanted to be a mechanic but at my age I need something financially better, and so far I love every thing about aviation. Thanks bro for everything 🙏

[@StigAviation]

Keep up the good work, I apologize for the late response, I’ve been trying to catch up with the comments. Keep me updated and don’t forget to ask questions.

[@yogib37]

Good video, I agree with you about the B727. Such a great plane and beautiful. It is a dinosaur but it is a work horse. I love to watch them take off and soar away such a beautiful site.

[@WestCoastWheelman]

@@yogib37 isn't aerosucre still flying em? (the ones they haven't crashed)

[@gdoof1728]

Sorry guys but after all the years I spent at Continental airlines - - way before it went bankrupt in 1982-ish -My favorite was and always will be was the DC 10 series by far. Never liked the 727 at all. I absolutely loved the DC 10 and everything about it.

[@yogib37]

@@gdoof1728 Well everyone has their favorites. I am not going to say "oh got what hunk of junk" I never worked DC10's but if you like them, Rock on brother. I like the 727's but I love the 737's and my handled is part 737.

[@StigAviation]

Specially, when they’re equipped with the JT 8D engines. Earth shattering loud.

[@fullmetal_dragon]

That ending - GORGEOUS!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AeRoSpaceman-1]

Another great video! I would love for you to talk about the bearings in the fan. You can turn them around with such ease by hand and they will rotate for a bit. They have to be pressure lubed I would imagine. Thanks!!

[@StigAviation]

They have lubricants and oil that’s gets sent to the bearings and also the some bearings are carbon.

[@ellonga18]

Can’t believe the pilot who wrote the armrest cover… gosh.. snap it back in and save Stig’s time for Important stuff

[@StigAviation]

Pilot actually did try but didn’t want to damage the armrest. It’s no problem. Easy fix 🤙

[@michaelklein95]

Technically in the part 121 and 135 world the pilot cannot do any type of maintenance whatsoever. Can’t even top oil

[@michaelsarna2008]

After 32 years I hung up my tools and at most times I really miss it, but watching Stig fills that little void. Our next two trips on AA. BNA-CUN in November(non-stop) BNA-LIS in the spring.

[@StigAviation]

@@michaelsarna2008 hope you have a great vacation in Cancun And I’m glad these videos can bring you back good memories

[@michaelsarna2008]

@@StigAviation Thanks Stig.. it will be our 20th or so trip to CUN and last. Time to find new sunny destinations. Flying 1st Class on miles too..!! Yea. you’ll talk about a subject and I’m thinking and remembering ’yup, been there-done that’

[@CF8883]

Thanks for the entertainment and education! -Chris in So Cal

[@StigAviation]

@@CF8883 thank you so much Chris for your support and generosity. I appreciate you

[@catch5033]

If this were the 1970's, Stig would have already been on the Johnny Carson show! With his coffee.

[@StigAviation]

@@catch5033 you think some time in the distant future, someone will look at these videos and say… wait a minute… this guy is literally making short films 😅

[@catch5033]

@@StigAviation You will be very appreciated in the future. Short films yes!

[@catch5033]

@@StigAviation Stig ... by the way my name is John. I live in Lorton, Virginia. About 6 years ago, I am pretty sure I saw Air Force 1 turn directly over my building to get to Andrews AFB. At about 2-3000 feet.

[@fw1421]

I worked for American for 23 years,17 of them in aircraft maintenance at the Alliance Maintenance Base. I retired when they closed AFW and I needed 2 more years seniority to get to DFW. I would have to relocate to some high cost of living station,sell my home in Fort Worth at a loss,home prices hadn’t gone back up after the 2008 home price drop. So I took the buy out and retired. I love Stigs videos. Shows me what line work is like. Heavy maintenance is a different beast from the line. I miss aviation. Great work but the companies don’t appreciate their workers.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for all your years of hard work. I appreciate you, and I appreciate you being here as well and enjoying this videos. I hope they bring back good memories.

[@MarceloTrindade1]

Graet video, Stig! Thanks! I was really impressed with the "behind the scenes" of the 777 door! I wonder how much the whole assembly would weigh and cost (the door itself and all the associated components). Can you give us a hint?

[@StigAviation]

Which door are you referring to my friend?

[@MarceloTrindade1]

@@StigAviation The one you showed us in the video, with the EPA system.

[@StigAviation]

@@MarceloTrindade1 ohh goodness, the whole door and all the components in there. Probably a hundreds and thousands of dollars worth. So many parts in there 😅

[@hpflyboi]

LONG LIVE HP!!! I worked HP ramp here in PHX. Loved every second of it. Quick question.... where was that landing in the final clip? Love busting through the top of clouds, even if it was only just the marine layer.

[@StigAviation]

MIA

[@RichardLewis-g4e]

Love it! Thanks.

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure Richard

[@andrewjr11]

It may seem monotonous and redundant to you, but we really enjoy watching your videos!! Keep up the good work. It is very interesting and you have answered countless questions most would be afraid to ask. Here's one--- will you ever show your face ? 😁

[@StigAviation]

Thank you for the encouragement. As for my face… I’m sure one of these days I will but let me ask you… would it make one difference in what I say or show? I always say I’m not the attention of these videos… the aircraft are. I don’t want to take away from it by adding my face as a distraction to the education and entertainment aspect.

[@andrewjr11]

@@StigAviation you are absolutely correct. It makes no difference at all. When I think about it, it actually adds to the stigma of your videos! Have a great day!

[@BAROTIKI]

Ok, I am ready to fly to Irkutsk, my seatbelt is fastened! 😀

[@StigAviation]

Let’s go 🛫

[@tripp540]

thank you for providing the content Stig!

[@StigAviation]

It’s my pleasure. Thank you from watching

[@normanpaterson]

Glad you took a trip, all work and no play makes Johnny a Dull Boy!

[@StigAviation]

Stig is definitely not a dull boy. I have fun when I need to get away

[@jamesfrank7]

Hello Stig! If you get time, I'd like to know the process of how a pilot/aircraft would go about dumping fuel in an emergency. How the system works and where it ejects it from. Thanks! Love the videos

[@StigAviation]

I actually have talked about that in older videos. The process is very simple. They have to select in the flight deck how much fuel they want remaining, arm the system via push buttons and press the jettison button. Fuel will dump out of the trailing edge of the wing. Not all aircraft have this capability.

[@tronjet66]

I am a sucker for a neat latch design, this will be a fun episode

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 🤙

[@cpu3]

Glad to see your videos Stig 🌹🎉

[@StigAviation]

Glad you like them! Thank you for being here.

[@faisalmahmood1908]

Thanks for showing the cameras ❤

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure

[@albclean]

Thank you! Enjoy your time off!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much

[@mohamadkhaleel2571]

Good morning great job my friend.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you Mohamed

[@someonesomewhere1240]

Hey, a few quick questions for you if you don't mind: * Is there a good way to tell the difference between a 777-300 and -300ER from the outside? The engines are slightly bigger but it's not really conclusive. * Do you prefer dealing with the CFM56 or the V2500? Cheers and thanks for all the content!

[@StigAviation]

One good way to tell the difference between a -300 and -300er is the raked wing tips. And I do enjoy working on both engines, but the CFM 56 is a lot more maintenance friendly

[@sleepycheetah]

Good morning Stig! I’d like to fly around just for the ride! 😊

[@StigAviation]

Me too

[@flightTime123]

Delta has some old 320s from Northwest that are well over 30 years old. 91’, 92’, 93’ etc. Crazy those olde birds are still chugging along!

[@StigAviation]

As long as they’re maintained, they’ll keep on flying and making money.

[@stratrat57]

10 years DC-10-30 electrical environmental systems, assistant crew chief. Started on B-727-200's. Retired now, those were the days.......

[@StigAviation]

I do miss working on the 727, that thing was such a good aircraft.

[@juix_]

Stig shift. Let’s go. Midnight here in the UK - bed time video!

[@StigAviation]

Enjoy 🤙

[@eddiejex9489]

36:32 that’s what my family does who work at LAX 😅 they have gone to really nice trips best place to work!! ❤

[@StigAviation]

Flight benefits are truly amazing

[@kymw7833]

Stig Mate with your free travel when can we expect to see you in Australia we would love to do a meet and great with you 😊😊 Kym Adelaide

[@StigAviation]

Would love to come and visit one of these days.

[@easonfan5578]

Could you please show us how the flight attendants control the seatback infotainment screens? Also, is there a central server that stores movies, maps, games for all the screens somewhere in the electronics bay? I had frozen screens mid-flight on a SQ a350 and DL b757/767, but the flight attendants were able to fix it by resetting it, wondering how that was done. Thanks Stig!!!

[@StigAviation]

I have shown it in the past, but I cannot go into too much detail or show you how to access such functions. Flight attendants have a limited amount of reset ability. They can reset certain seats for the IFE. Or they have the ability to reset the entire entertainment system, but it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to boot back up.

[@fxhomie1]

Hi Stig. Always enjoy your shows, no matter what. I know where you went but I ain't telling. There were clues. 🙂You did fly an Airbus coz the wing beacons flash twice (Boeing flashes once).

[@StigAviation]

Well those that are airport savvy know where I landed but that was a connecting flight. I went others places

[@YourDriver101]

29:00. I think low temperature could be cause it to pre fail. Cold means water Metal and water like rock vs paper. Worth a test. Like testing different materials and different techniques Maybe need a upgrade If no leaks seen. It’s run by air. Air conditioning in the sky pretty good Then see for wrapping too.

[@StigAviation]

The thing about it is that the core of the engine is extremely hot. There is no cold air in there.

[@Nightmarebyilke]

I like this dude energy !

[@StigAviation]

@@Nightmarebyilke thank you for the kind words.

[@haowenyang2007]

YES!!! ANOTHER EPISODE OF STIG AVIATION!!!!!!

[@StigAviation]

@@haowenyang2007 enjoy 😊

[@andreweppink4498]

(3:39) Yup. Stig's right. The bean counters run things. When she's no Ionger cost effective for MRO it's off to the breakers for her or sale to whoever wants an old hi cycle airframe. Don't laugh. That's how Connie Kalitta got going. Got his Kalitta Line going. Buying old hi cycle wrecks for cheap. Don't laugh. It can be done, if difficult.

[@StigAviation]

I still remember when Connie was running his old -200. Man those things were falling apart 😅 but he kept them going

[@dean9498]

I'm a little late to see Stig this week. But I wouldn't miss it for the world.

[@StigAviation]

You’re never late, enjoy on your time when convenient for you Dean 🤙

[@noahj1423]

Stig love the videos and the knowledge you give us, any chance on the next episode we can see more of the tedious work that comes with the job?

[@StigAviation]

The most tedious thing is paperwork, and that I unfortunately cannot show. Otherwise it’s not bad at all.

[@paulgaerisch]

I’ve seen the Ail Cal bird coming into JFK just the other day👍

[@StigAviation]

Very nice one

[@leeksoup3199]

would love to hear some more of your thoughts and experiences with the 727! i am studying aeronautical engineering and your videos are really cool for showing how all the theoretical/design stuff translates to the real world

[@StigAviation]

The 727 was an iconic aircraft. Very basic, very easy to work on and extremely durable. I loved it.

[@jonbradshaw3385]

On the crew rest areas, can the crew member stand up all the way or do they have to duck down? Thank you Stig for all you do! I hope you had a great vacation!

[@StigAviation]

They have to duck down. I’m 5’6 and I can barely stand in there.

[@jonbradshaw3385]

@@StigAviation so definitely NOT for the claustrophobic!

[@dodo98989]

Hey Stig! Not necessarily a maintenance question, but could you show us around what navigation equipment and redundancies there are? GPS jamming/scrambling is an issue while flying in certain parts of Europe, and I was wondering what tools might be at the crew’s disposal to work in such environments

[@StigAviation]

There are no tools, the redundancy is built into the aircraft systems as it is, but you’re talking about a very obligatory portion of the world where jamming occurs due to militarized zones. And you know exactly what zones I’m talking about. Pilot will simply navigate manually by radio communication instead of relying on their GPS signals when flying through such areas. I have nothing more to say about this because it becomes a Security issue

[@greystripe3737]

5,000 bucks for a door latch. gotta love the FAA.

[@StigAviation]

@@greystripe3737 🤣 got to love the FAA-PMA sticker. Makes everything 10x the price