Stig Shift #55 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

[@godemocracy1954]

I always look forward to your videos every week. Many thanks!

[@Radiant-m5m]

FIDDY!!!!

[@Timemachine429]

Cheese

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity Robert. I appreciate you.

[@bob-kc7wr]

W channel man 🙏

[@MadMadden1]

Stig!! I love your videos always have ever since I discovered you! Could you give my channel a little mention at all please? I'm just a small time aviation you tuber from the UK. 😊 I learn soo much from your channel so thank you for all the info

[@747ck]

Hopefully all y’all can stay safe with the fires over there, wishing y’all best of luck.

[@Radiant-m5m]

Same!

[@StigAviation]

We had a bit of a scare and I had to evacuate for a bit, but now we’re back home. Everything is good

[@rixxroxxk1620]

Hey Stig! That powdery substance they put down when painting the new stripes and markings is actually very fine glass beads. It makes it reflective at night when lights are shining on it!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for that information. Much appreciated

[@rixxroxxk1620]

@@StigAviationlove your channel dude. It’s the highlight of my trucking week!

[@StigAviation]

@ drive safe out there. You’re the backbone of this country

[@HBSunsets-on2ke]

Concur- 17 years working with caltrans

[@grayrabbit2211]

Looks like FOD to me.

[@RasidErenYldrm]

Just graduated from Uni and started working at Turkish Technic like 3 months ago. I love your videos, they are actually super useful for new technicians like myself. Pretty much learning more on these videos than the uni can teach ngl. I do A Check WB but they sometimes they send us to help Line aswell and thanks to you, I can’t wait for my turn lol. Thanks for videos and teachings

[@StigAviation]

That is fantastic news, I’m glad you are getting some good experience. I appreciate you for saying kind words and I’m glad the videos are helping. Keep up the great work and stay safe

[@TBolt1]

This video is like a time capsule showing the world what LA was like just before the fires. 🔥 🔥 🔥 I hope you and your home / building are safe, Stig. We OC peeps feel for you guys in LA. 😢

[@StigAviation]

Luckily my home is safe and the fires did not get to me. But the air quality is quite horrible right now

[@walla1je]

I said it before, but I used to be afraid of flying. Videos like yours helped me realize how many people are involved in making sure that air travel is the safest form of transportation. Just got home from my first flight across the Atlantic and it was a breeze. I never realized how large a 777er was until I was onboard. Thanks Stig! Love the videos, my friend!

[@ForTheBirbs]

Congratulations. Well done!

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad you had a good flight and a good trip. And yes the 777 is quite an enormous aircraft. Thank you so much for watching

[@jack-o-wack-o3666]

I was never really "taught" how to follow the centerline per say, more of just imagining where its going under the aircraft and line it up. Love watching your videos stig, you are basically the only channel to do these cool aircraft maintenance videos. I would love to see you fix a display, i think its so cool how all the planes are modular in a sense!

[@StigAviation]

There’s not much to fixing a display, it’s simply removing the old one and installing a new one. And thank you so much for watching

[@Flaminodad]

It’s nice to know there’s people like you working for the airlines. Someone who is knowledgeable, takes pride in his job, and knows how to have fun doing it. Thanks man

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate that and I really do love this job.

[@JudgeGiuls101]

we do miss "cargo never disappoint" 🤣 Great Video's

[@StigAviation]

Did not get a chance to go this week my friend. They’ve been keeping me busy on the line

[@beyblader291]

This man is a major KZbin professor. Good hands and a good mind will always win. Great stuff.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that

[@Reality_FR]

7:33 that sunset is something else, I feel like the world could end and you'd be at peace with watching that.

[@StigAviation]

It’s absolutely breathtaking

[@dalemullins4562]

I know this is weird and you'll probably never read this, but my mom, dad and my 2 brothers, we're all pilots, my oldest brother, just retired from Delta. As a triple, 7 captain, and I've just been fascinated by airplanes since a small child when my dad was taking us flying. This is like Disney World for me, every time you post a video. I've always had a fascination and a desire to just crawl around the inside of an air. Liner, to see all of the cool stuff gadgets in doodads. Thank you for showing me sometimes I feel like you make these videos just for me.

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad that you are so passionate and love Aviation as much as I do. Keep that feeling alive

[@hunterwyeth]

44:52 yep those are little glass beads used to make paint reflective. They’re also used on road striping.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much for that information

[@donbiker]

@@StigAviation Was going to mention it but I knew someone else should have known what it was. Some machines can do both, spray the paint and then apply the glass beads on the trailing edge.

[@ZRex01]

I was just thinking to ask if you were, or wanted to become, a certificated pilot, I dream of it until time and money avail. How serendipitous! I adore your passion and positive attitude, please never desist and forever allow that luminance to enlighten this cold and dark world. You affect change in this world one clip at a time!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words. That means a lot to me

[@Dreamweaver787]

Sir Stig, another great shift enjoyed as per usual. I live in the UK and on the flight path to Manchester airport, my 12 year old daughter loves your channel and it's been very cold snowy and crystal clear mornings this past week so we can get really great views of the Atlantic bound traffic inbound to Manchester, my 12 year old spotted a TUI 787 arriving from the Caribbean and joyfully shouted to me to say hey Dad, the plastic Princess is here.

[@StigAviation]

It always makes me smile that you can share the beauty of Aviation with your family. I just want to thank you for taking your time and enjoying the video and I’m so happy that you can spend time with your family enjoying the same passion

[@Lufdhamsda]

18:20 MD11 in Sunrise, thats amaizing. thanks a lot!

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@TomKnudsen]

Dear Stig.. Think I asked you before but in regards to HSE (health, safety and environment) in your day to day work. How do you prevent long term sickness, what is the common "tear and wear" working at an airport? I suspect walking and standing uprised all day could lead to backpains, footpain etc. Anyway, thought this was an important topic to talk about in a vlog. PS.. Hope you guys are safe in terms of the huge forest fire in LA and you are not personally impacted. As always, thank you for showing your day to day work, very informative and you are a greate teacher to us avio geeks. Greetings from Norway (SAS, Norwegian and NORSE Aviation country)

[@StigAviation]

There are a lot of side effects within Aviation and especially within my line of work where we take precautions to sustain our health. The most common issue is noise, so we wear hearing protection. We also have protective gear such as gloves and masks when we’re working with fluids that can be harmful to us. But overall you have to take care of yourself, exercise diet And maintain a healthy lifestyle.

[@Dat_red_subie]

You and your team stay safe during the fires Stig. Wishing you all the best of luck.

[@StigAviation]

We are doing our best, everybody is OK for now

[@MyTopTalent]

Hey Stig, I really love your videos both for the professional content and your positive and funny personality!!! Keep up the great work!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that

[@Gayleb04]

Hope you’re staying safe, Stig. The airplanes need you!

[@StigAviation]

I am staying safe my friend, thank you so much for the concern

[@W4EGR_JasonSmith]

The sand is actually little glass beads. It goes on top of the paint to make it retroreflective at night. Same stuff they use on roadway markings.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you for that information.

[@darrencouzins6500]

Thanks for another good one Stig.

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Josh_FSD]

44:21 Stig, that’s glass beads that’s what makes the paint reflective. I used to do lines, yeah it sounds wrong, anyways the glass beads are the reflective material in paint, epoxy, and thermo-plastic pavement markings, tape is the only thing with it’s reflectivity built in… I could go on for days… Anyways pay attention to the lines on the road on your next drive, I bet they’re not straight, I did my best to make my lines as perfect as I could…

[@Thegonagle]

I appreciate you and the good work you do.

[@StigAviation]

Awesome, thank you so much for the information.

[@jonbradshaw3385]

What a great birthday gift! I wake up on my 55th birthday and the first thing I see is Stig shift #55! 😂 On another note, I hope you’re staying safe with all the fires in the LA area!

[@StigAviation]

Wow what a nice coincidence. Thank you so much for watching and wishing you a very happy birthday

[@mikestarkwind]

Beautiful sunset shots! Great video, as always!

[@StigAviation]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@tooManywaystoFall]

🎶the airport giveth, the airport taketh away 🎶 enjoyed it Stig...

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PLH483]

Our thoughts are with you and all those suffering from the dreadful fires.Our best wishes from England. Stay safe.❤

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much, thankfully we are safe

[@chrishay4991]

Stig!! 23:20 or so. I see a bunch of headrest pads not re-velcro'd! :D

[@StigAviation]

I noticed it as well, don’t worry I went back and took care of it

[@chrishay4991]

@@StigAviation hehe thank you! And thanks for being such an crucial part of aviation!!!

[@michaelray6694]

The images out of southern California are shocking. Prayers for everyone. Stay safe

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Michael

[@mohamadkhaleel2571]

Great to hear from you thanks for all information .

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure.

[@aidan9958]

I’ve really grown fond of watching your videos whenever they come up. It’s really pushing my interests in this line of work and very encouraging too! Thanks for what you do man!

[@StigAviation]

I’m very happy that you were enjoying it. I encourage you to do more research and ask questions if you’re truly interested in this line of work

[@airborne5607]

Im keeping you and the other mechanics in my prayers. Stay safe out there

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much my friend, I appreciate you

[@ThunderboltDragon]

@ 24:50 reminds me of a Ghostbusters ghost trap. i ain't afraid of no ghost. 😉👻

[@StigAviation]

Who you gonna call 🤙

[@stellarproductions8888]

Tail pipe inspection required, Stig checks out them pipes, looking clean in there. The beautiful sunset before the fire. The bunks are cramped, but there you can sleep. Stig, my spring sprung, hand set is lose. What did you do? I did nothing, I just think it saw how good looking I was, and it just snapped. I'd be using the foot rests for sure! I love the new boarding music too Stig! Flight attendance need to stop with the coffee grounds, the insanity is real. Paint the red lines fellas! Now its time to break ride. Batteries on, APU running, Hydraulics activated, beacon flashing, parking breaks released, lets break ride!

[@StigAviation]

Many thanks, I appreciate you enjoying and watching.

[@Glegh]

20:36 look at mr fancy pants airbus over there, with their feet warmers

[@StigAviation]

And a tray table 😂

[@BrandonSmith-zs8pe]

I hope you and your family are safe during these crazy fires. I will keep you in my prayers and everybody who was also affected by the fire God bless and be safe, my friend and thank you for another amazing video

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for your concern, my family is safe everybody is good. Thank goodness nothing got close to us in regards to the fire

[@citibear57]

Another fun and interesting video. Thanks Stig! 😀👍👍👍👍👍 ( I had to borrow a few extra hands to give your video a 'Five Thumbs Up' rating ).

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍 thank you 🙏

[@fivestringslinger]

Maintaining the centerline is really just about developing a sight picture. Before I got involved in aviation I was an OTR truck driver so I guess that trained my eye pretty well. You weren't kidding though. Taxiing is tricky at first. I remember my first few flight lessons, weaving around all over the place. Now as I'm building toward my commercial license and making my living by day as a maintainer in a GA shop, it doesn't matter whether I'm taxiing a Skyhawk or a King Air out to the runup pad. Takes practice but it's all about experience. I bet I'd look like an idiot trying to taxi that big iron though!

[@StigAviation]

It’s definitely a lot harder to taxi and steer with the pedals. It’s so much easier with the tiller.

[@FernandoAlvarado-pq3oh]

At 57:15, I thought it was funny... Looked like a homeless tent had made his way into this side of the wall... lol... Cool videos brother.. I see your planes coming in every day... Semi Retired at Lennox Park where the planes pass by...

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Fernando, and yeah that was kind of funny on what you mentioned.

[@Daviation757]

Goood morning good sir! Stay safe out there with the fires brother!

[@StigAviation]

Good morning, I will. Trying to stay safe and positive during this time

[@danielbonilla3195]

Wishing you all the best Stig and stay you all safe from the fires

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much Daniel, thankfully everybody’s safe

[@roger_VK2VRK]

Gday stig! Radio tech and rollingstock Locomotive maintainer: love your videos, lots of similar methods with some of your processes. Also like learning some amazing stuff about aircraft. All the best from Australia.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Roger, and I also do find locomotive technology absolutely fantastic

[@BobWolff-m7y]

We're safe over here in the valley. I've some friends who have lost a lot, some everything. Thanks for the respite. I have two guesses about that "sand". One is that it makes the paint reflective to headlights or taxi lights. The other is that it makes the paint lines non-skid. Those are off the top of my head with my "just-enough-to-be-dangerous" knowledge of airport operations... Thanks again.

[@StigAviation]

I’m sorry to hear about your friends. These fires are just a reminder how fragile we are

[@gailwin]

That Delta 757 off the sunset with the BA behind it was a sickkkkk shot!!

[@StigAviation]

It was a beautiful sunset

[@captainmichael787]

coming up on 100k brother glad to be a part of your channel and soon a part of the licensed aircraft mechanics

[@StigAviation]

We’re getting there slowly, what a incredible and awesome journey. I can’t wait to share the momentous occasion with all of you

[@DolphyDude7]

37:42 “Let’s make a mess”. Man I love your humor, even though you didn’t after all! 😅

[@StigAviation]

I always try to have fun at my job, but yeah don’t worry I try to not make a mess obviously

[@henrys1683]

Hola Stig, I’ve got a fun fact about Avianca. Did you know it’s the second oldest airline in the world? KLM was the first, founded 60 days earlier. Back then, Avianca was called SCADTA. Take care

[@ForTheBirbs]

And Qantas in 1920

[@StigAviation]

I did not know that, thank you for teaching me something new

[@SC457A]

There is a special place in my heart for amazing sunsets/rises. I often tell people to stop and take a minute, just to look. The wild crazy colors, lighting alone is pure free art. Edit- how often does a plane get "washed"?

[@StigAviation]

I made a dedicated video just about how airplanes get washed and when they get washed. Check it out it’s on my channel when you have time.

[@MyTopTalent]

You had a beautiful sunset after the 1st day, intensive color-layers in the sky - wow! As if you didn’t love your work already, such sunsets are aN additional bonus you deserve 👍

[@StigAviation]

It was absolutely beautiful. I love to take a moment and take in the breathtaking views.

[@MorgieMorgz01]

Havent watched yet but I hope you and yours are safe from the fires Stig. It looks truly devastating, worse than our 2020 fires here in Australia. Much love to everyone in LA, stay safe 🙏

[@StigAviation]

Truly is devastating but we were lucky that the fire didn’t get too close to us. We are getting lots of ash and poor air quality

[@jamesg6792]

Love your videos brother! I have always been in GA on Gulfstreams and such. That part with the clogged strainer in the galley kind of reminds me of another fun job involving Blue Juice i.e. lavatories!Those were the days.

[@StigAviation]

James why do you have to give me PTSD about blue juice 🤣🤣🤣

[@sailormike1089]

As always another awesome video. BJTV is great. They captured a few issues with aircraft. Singapore A380 had an RTO and taxied almost the length of the runway before returning to gate and there was mention of one of the engines had its cowlings open. A Turkish triple had an issue too but not sure what it was. Love the old photo's. Especially that Air Tahiti A340.

[@StigAviation]

It’s always fun to watch his videos, he does a great job

[@shyammohabir8283]

beautiful skyline . indeed heaven on earth .. sympathies to all those who are affected by fires

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much

[@SuperLuis2545]

currently going through a&p school and your videos just motivate me so much!

[@StigAviation]

Keep up the good studies and I’m very happy that these videos are helpful. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you see something interesting.

[@Thegonagle]

Thanks for those looks at the jet bridge. It's no 777, but there's plenty of engineering and mechanics going on in those things. Fascinating. Take care, stay safe.

[@StigAviation]

It’s actually quite fascinating how they work. There’s a whole team of mechanics dedicated just to maintain those jet bridges.

[@wizardmix]

00:33 Thank you so much for that information! As an RA when I was doing my walk-around, I noticed a sludge monster in there. I didn't know what it was or what it did, all I knew is it didn't look like what I'm used to seeing. See something, say something right? The mechanics differed it but it's good information to have. I always learn something from you and I appreciate that it makes me a better, safer employee as well.

[@sharoncassell5273]

You must crack a few eggs to make an omelette. Make a mess to fix a mess.

[@StigAviation]

Glad I could help. Thank you for watching

[@ArturoSanchez-mz7ud]

What a beautiful sunset... I learn something news today about planes thank to you. Thank lord you and your family are safe. Encore une excellente vidéo Monsieur Stig

[@StigAviation]

Thank you kindly

[@s2v8377]

Hi Stig, I hope you, your family, friends, and everyone from AA LAX are all okay and were not affected by those horrible wildfires out in LA. Some horrific scenes of fire and smoke from the LAX plane spotting cams.Please take care and, as always, an amazing aviation video!!!

[@StigAviation]

All is good, me and my family are safe. It was a bit of a scary scenario but the firefighters did their job and my neighborhood is safe

[@RichardLewis-g4e]

The Fire protection system would be a great topic. God bless.

[@StigAviation]

I will definitely put that on my to do list

[@allanelliot1566]

Always great video!!! Big Thanks

[@StigAviation]

I’m glad you enjoy the content.

[@kofeyh]

Another awesome shift! I share the same thoughts as many others and hoping you are okay. The fires are terrible, and at this time of year as well. Usually it’s us over here in Aus getting the fires this time of year.

[@StigAviation]

The fires are definitely terrible and we were lucky enough to not get caught in the bad portion of it. But there’s lots of smoke and ash everywhere

[@gailwin]

Got some bonus jet fuel smell off that MD-11 takeoff to start the day 😅❤

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely

[@Henry_YBBN]

Sending love from Australia hope you are safe with these fires mate ❤️

[@StigAviation]

Thank you Henry, everything is good we are safe now

[@Henry_YBBN]

@@StigAviationno worries buddy just hope that everything is good with you and ur family and your furry friends

[@rodgerwestberry1466]

Great video, the material on the ground looked like the glass beads that are added to pavement marking paint. Thanks for sharing, stay safe!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you for watching!

[@nicflatterie7772]

Thanks for the taxi with radio background, super zen and nice to see.

[@StigAviation]

I am very happy you enjoyed it

[@caafpr]

Glad to hear you are OK. My dad retired as a a&p mechanic after nearly 50 years of service in Caribair, eastern Airlines and Arrow Air. Two of my brothers are also mechanics. I love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@StigAviation]

Thanks so much. Your family has some great history in aviation!

[@paulgaerisch]

That is reflective material. On some roads it’s put in the paint before it’s sprayed. I believe it’s made of fine glass. It reflects light when you are looking at it at night with lights.

[@StigAviation]

I appreciate you sharing that information with us!

[@terrygivens132]

Thanks Stig for the gex 90 love and another stig shift. Glad you are near the coast so you can breath.

[@StigAviation]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. And thank you

[@paulgaerisch]

Returned from Florida but before we left Orlando the Delta aircraft mechanic had to come on board to fix my overhead storage bin. The door wouldn’t latch. As soon as the tech came on board I thought of you Stig. Tech had it fixed in 5 minutes. 👍 I was on an Airbus A 321-211 4 years old. For some reason as I board the plane I always pat the outside of the door opening ( the fuselage). The 321-211 are the only aircraft that Delta uses for Orlando flights from New York. Plane N106DN

[@StigAviation]

I do the exact same thing, I always tap the side of the airplane before I enter it. And I’m glad the technician was able to fix it quickly. I hope you had a good flight

[@Craig_Stewart]

Another superb stig adventure. Thank you for the insights into your work. It has to be the best job in the world 🌎 🙌. Please would you consider more stig education videos, I loved the mini series you did late in 24.

[@StigAviation]

I will definitely do educational segments in the future. Thank you so much for watching Craig

[@aurorarose9727]

break riding is a humbling experience when your ground ops lets you understand just how much the pushback shakes the aircraft.

[@StigAviation]

It’s an absolutely exhilarating feeling

[@albertlopez4663]

Happy, Happy New Year 2025 Stig! Many happy moments on the flight line Looking forward to the awesome work you do everyday through your phone videos. 😊

[@StigAviation]

Happy New Year to you as well, thanks for watching. 🍻

[@richardlewis4288]

Stay safe my airline mech brother👍🏼

[@StigAviation]

Will do thank you so much

[@liamrey]

42:49 would make for an amazing photo on the wall!

[@StigAviation]

@@liamrey we get some nice sunsets here in LAX. Take a screenshot

[@PCBill0622]

That sunset takeoff of the 777 departing to LHR was spectacular-hope you are not impacted by the horrible SoCal fires. Stay safe-be blessed!

[@StigAviation]

The sunset was incredibly beautiful, I’m glad I was able to share it with you

[@Chris_In_Texas]

I miss the old MD80's family. The sure didn't do well in the heat at high airports, but they were way more comfortable than the newer 737's for American. Old school with wider seats! 🤠👍

[@TurboTimsWorld]

Stig at about 16mins mark you use an orange screwdriver to fix an inter phone mount; a Snap-On screwdriver my fave goto screwdriver, but that's an old one (vintage) I bought a black one in 1990 and as a vehicle mechanic I have broke it and worn it out several times, its had new kits fitted even been changed to the current model at least 3 times as parts was not available for it but I bought and payed for it in 1990 and still thanks to lifetime guarantee I still have one in my toolbox at no extra cost to me 35 yrs later! In the UK we call a tool like that a "Trigger's Broom" ( Only Fools and Horses TV show if you want to look up the clip)

[@TurboTimsWorld]

And love the shout out to Big Jets TV you 2 have to meet up at sometime !

[@StigAviation]

It’s one of the best tools I have and I’ve had it for over 25 years. That’s actually the very first screwdriver, the ratcheting style that I bought. It has lasted a very long time and with stood the test of time

[@lmedina10]

Woohoo!! Stig loaded his video! Great way to enjoy some hot chocolate by watching Stigs video! Time to have some fun!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lmedina10]

@ always do and always learn something new.

[@sugarman04]

I will say, buddy out of all the mechanics I’ve seen make videos like yours. Yours are by far the most educational, entertaining, and instructional I have ever come across. I really hope American maybe helps you with the channel or gives you more information put out more information

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that and it means a lot to me. I’m glad I can share my love of Aviation with the world

[@ronaldjames]

More fun more knowledge another one. ❤😂

[@StigAviation]

Glad you are enjoying it.

[@marfolgore]

The "sand" is made of tiny glass spheres with a certain index of refraction so that they reflect light back from where it comes from, they work something like drops of rain make the rainbow.

[@StigAviation]

@@marfolgore thank you very much for that information, much appreciated

[@ParadijsAruba]

what a view! perfect @7:13

[@StigAviation]

Beautiful

[@moldenburg909]

I hope you and your loved ones, including your cats, can stay safe. Hope for the best!

[@StigAviation]

Everybody is safe, thank you so much for your concern

[@gligom]

Hi! Thank you for sharing your activities! Every time when I see inside that landing gear bay I have a panic attack. Those pipes, wires and all the mechanical/hydraulic equipment makes me 😰😰😰

[@StigAviation]

It can be intimidating when you’re seeing it for the first time. But you get used to it after a while

[@ryanmasters930]

We use the shoulder-line rule when taxiing in on center lines too. Very good trick and it usually gets you right on the line.

[@StigAviation]

That’s actually a good method as well

[@Zarni-fv2fj]

Talking about taxing made me think of the XB70. That plane must have been real fun. The nose gear is sooo far behind the pilots.

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

Look up interviews and comments from pilots of Concorde. The nosewheel position made taxiing extra fun. Same with the 747 due to the height of the cockpit. But Stig notes that one.

[@Zarni-fv2fj]

​@@ZaphodHarkonnenYeah. Concord is another that must have been fun.

[@StigAviation]

That’s definitely an interesting ride I could imagine

[@tl1086]

Nice to hear you, I hope you are ok.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much and yes everything is OK

[@tl1086]

@@StigAviation stay safe ❤

[@ForTheBirbs]

Thank you Stig for another great video. I wish all the best of luck with the wildfires. Stay safe!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much. Everything‘s OK we are safe

[@davidtederick]

Hey Stig, those are glass beads, they're for reflection of light for visual. Same material is used for lane marking on highway and interstates. Hope you and all your co-workers are safe. Sending positive vibes and prayers.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for that information, much appreciated David. And thank you for the positive vibes.

[@dennisk5818]

I wish my last, 5 minute plumbing job, actually took 5 minutes and not 2.5 hours!!

[@StigAviation]

House plumbing is a lot more difficult than airplane plumbing that’s for sure.

[@Lawkania]

What an amazing photo right here, just wow… 7:27

[@StigAviation]

It was a beautiful sunset.

[@mikethehvacrguy2677]

Hey there stig keeping busy as always I see love the videos buddy keep them coming

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoy the videos and the adventures

[@ede8193]

I love your channel, you do such a great job!! I love aviation and all the planes! I fly some of these beautys in Microsoft flight sim and your channel helps me understand more about the planes i fly.....Love it!! A new sub here for sure!!

[@StigAviation]

@@ede8193 i’m very happy you’re enjoying it and thank you so much for being here and watching.

[@ede8193]

@StigAviation your welcome! That was a fast reply lol

[@ryanthggygh7716]

Hello Stig Not sure if you got your answer on the sand like substance for the lines on the tarmac. It’s glass beads. That’s what makes the lines reflective at night. They put it on the wet paint so it sticks to it. Also used on roadways. Ryan Tyro

[@StigAviation]

Got plenty of answers from bunch of wonderful people such as yourself. But I thank you for the information as well Ryan

[@TruckFan542]

You are right about cars monitoring tire pressure. Since 2007, all new US cars have been required to be equipped with TMPS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systen)...which are well-known for the sensors konking out and throwing goofy errors 😂

[@StigAviation]

Funny you should mention that, my cars left rear wheel TPIS went out 😂

[@TnFlightMedic]

Stay safe and I hope everything works out for you my friend!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much my friend, so far everything is good

[@bobszoldra3515]

Gotta love those Snap-on screwdrivers! I've had mine since 1987. Everytime I see it, I wish I still worked on airplanes!

[@StigAviation]

One of the best tools I own 👌

[@sharoncassell5273]

To me mechanics are like doctors or artists. The skill is creative and masterful. Patience too.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you for the kind words

[@tronjet66]

Stay safe out there.

[@StigAviation]

Will do. Thank you

[@CrPijke]

Awesome video as always! We had a nosegear collapse happen on stand at Brussels just a couple of days ago on a TUI 737-700 (OO-JAR). I was actually working on a plane a couple stands over at the time. According to reports there were no faults reported on the flight, no known pilot error and maintenance was not working on the plane at the time. I'd love to know your thoughts on what might have happened here.

[@StigAviation]

Sounds like some kind of a inadvertent nose collapse, might have been due to proximity sensor failure and somebody might have left hydraulics on