Stig Shift #25 (Aircraft Maintenance Adventures)

[@giovanniiezzi9292]

The longer the better Stig!! These are those types of videos that really grab your attention and keep you hooked

[@GeneralSmolPilot17]

In my opinion, if someone really needs segments they should pause it and come back to it the next day. That way they can have as big of segments as they want.

[@StigAviation]

I am so happy you’re enjoying them. I’ll keep them just the way they are.

[@Zvkstudios18]

Could use KZbin’s chapter feature stig!

[@StigAviation]

@@Zvkstudios18 haven’t figured out how to do that yet 😅. I’m just a dumb wrench 🔧

[@GeneralSmolPilot17]

@@StigAviation ! You are anything but that!

[@Glegh]

Over 1 and a half hours?! Yes!

[@nck5000]

every video to !

[@RichardLewis-g4e]

If video to long, we can pause and come back.

[@StigAviation]

Yes i know I talk to much 🤣🤣🤣

[@Glegh]

@@StigAviation it makes the videos way better

[@TBolt1]

Long videos are great! They give us a good feel for what your shifts are actually like. Like the other guy said, we can pause and return to finish later, which is something I’ve had to do before. 👍

[@markgettins2626]

Just relaxing in bed at 2 am after an evening shift here in Ireland, what better to watch before sleep

[@StigAviation]

Sleep well.

[@KevWitt3455]

Well Stig, for what it's worth on my part, the longer and more detailed and technical, the better. There are plenty of channels on KZbin for just watching aircraft, but I think that pretty much all of us are here for the technical aspect of things because we not only find beauty in watching them but we also see just as much if not more beauty in how they work and function so if the result of that is long videos then I genuinely think the longer the better... For example, I started watching this at gone 3.30 am and I am absolutely glued to the screen still and I will honestly be watching it all again tomorrow too.

[@StigAviation]

I am so happy that you’re enjoying it Kev. As always, I appreciate you being here.

[@KevWitt3455]

I really really am. I'd like to know what kind of sorcery you're using because your videos get better and better with each one you do!! 😊

[@02hockeystick19]

Personally Stig, I love these long form videos. If it is too much at once, we can always pause and come back! No big deal at all. We can never get too much Stig at one time.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, I’ll keep it just the way it is

[@richardlewis4288]

Make em long AND more of them! Great job Stig!

[@Twobarpsi]

Longer videos!

[@StigAviation]

Thanks! Will do Richard. Cheers 🤙

[@borisivanovmusic]

Stig, I’m not in the aviation industry nor will I ever be. I’m into a whole different career which I love but I am and have always been an avgeek. I started watching your videos for the geekout factor but continue to watch them due to your consistent positive attitude. It’s infectious and it’s a bit of what we all need, regardless of what one does.

[@StigAviation]

I appreciate you for being here, I appreciate your love for Aviation and positivity. Thank you for coming along on these adventures with me.

[@fullmetal_dragon]

I echo this... my career is completely different and I come here to geek out on the airplanes and relax in the joy you show doing your job. 10 minutes, 90 minutes... I'll watch all of them! I have been popping these longer video up on my tv and it is a wonderful way to unwind after work :)

[@sharoncassell5273]

Stigology: therapy for geeks. Needed.

[@czazem1]

Hour and a half new video! Hell yeah! Thanks Stig!👍

[@StigAviation]

You bet!

[@frederickday7600]

You amaze me; your level of knowlege, your enthusiasm and your ability to communicate well. I enjoy watching these videos and I learn something each time. Yes, they can be a little long, but if that's the case, pause and continue to watch later. Thanks....and I mean that.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Frederick

[@Ryanboy2020]

Stig, thank you for honoring our Veterans. I proudly served in the Army for 23 years. It's nice to hear people still appreciate the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve and of course those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Also, definitely like the longer format better. So count my vote for longer the better. Dont split them up. 👍

[@terrygivens132]

Thank you for you service. I am grateful to you. 🇺🇸

[@Ryanboy2020]

@@terrygivens132 Your welcome. It was my honor to serve.

[@ZachPlays]

Thank you for your service!

[@1sostatic]

Yes .. Verterans deserve every bit of respect and love.

[@lithh5683]

Thank you for your service! I definitely appreciate our veterans and the sacrifice they make. We don't treat our veterans like we should in this country.

[@njjeff201]

Thank you for presenting the true meaning of Memorial Day. It isn’t picnics, it isn’t sales, it isn’t shopping, it’s not anything but remembering our Vets who served & sacrificed for our Country & it certainly isn’t politics. Your videos are great & shouldn’t be cut into sections. Whatever is easier for you; after all you are doing us the favor of sharing & we certainly appreciate you & what you do. Bless you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Jeff. I appreciate you

[@njjeff201]

My hat’s off to you Sir

[@EstorilEm]

One of my American A&P buddies texted me info on an old A319 I was on, I had NO idea it was that old - looked absolutely immaculate. Nice smooth quiet ride… wonderful aircraft, I can’t even begin to imagine how many passengers it’s moved around the country.

[@StigAviation]

They keep them well-maintained and that beautiful bird will keep on flying. Those three family aircraft are workhorses.

[@ATFDFF]

Please, please keep presenting it in this long format! I can ALWAYS press pause and come back later…but if I’m free having to arbitrarily wait for another “part” is disappointing and frustrating! You’re doing so many things right with this channel and I’m UNBELIEVABLY happy to be a part of it…thank you for bringing us all this!

[@StigAviation]

It’s my absolute pleasure, thank you for watching

[@morganwhite9341]

At 25:05 I’m pretty sure that’s an air connection where if you connect air to that there are jacks underneath the car that drop down and lift the car up quickly so crews can do tire changes and such

[@StigAviation]

That’s what somebody else also mentions within the comments. I believe that is what it is for. Thank you so much Morgan.

[@Kickn_NZ]

Stig Shift Extended Edition. Always a pleasure Stig, thank you for the content. Hope everything and everyone in your life is doing as well as can be.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and I appreciate you being here

[@DrummerJohn]

No don’t split these videos up! We true aircraft nuts can watch anything you put out no matter how long the videos are and still want more. Thank you! Beautiful tribute on Memorial Day, that was special.

[@StigAviation]

Seems to be a mutual feeling between everyone. I’ll keep the videos as they are.

[@soviet_salsa2983]

5:11 thank you for saying this stig. I get so many people that immediately Irk when I tell them the Cessna I fly was built in 1970. I wish more people would realize that these aircraft are under strict regulations that allows them to still fly even after 50 years. People should understand that most of the small planes and even small private jets they see are most likely from before 2000 yet they still fly because of the FAAs regulation on Maintenance and Manufacturing. Its also why everything in Aviation is so expensive.

[@sharoncassell5273]

My C141 B was built in 1961. I met it in 1979. Very little broke down on it. Commercial aircraft would rush maintenance and go get the money. USAF took our time and fixed it right. I hope more people like you work on the planes.

[@StigAviation]

You said a perfectly. And thank you so much for watching.

[@CAPEjkg]

I work on the production side of the house for a major aviation defense company and i think you're doing it absolutely right! It may be a long video, but you are explaining everything and not just generically brushing over stuff. It's almost like an A&P course without the certification. Keep up the tremendously great work! I think these videos single-handedly are getting people, especially the youth, excited about the aviation maintenance field. As always, JOB WELL DONE, SIR!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. I will do my best to give back to the industry that has given me so much.

[@danmoran3318]

Love the long form vlog! Thanks Stig.

[@StigAviation]

You got it!

[@lmedina10]

Stig!!!!! Yay!! Time for some Stigaviation!! Awesome for finishing the evening!

[@StigAviation]

Enjoy!

[@lmedina10]

@@StigAviation I always do!!! This one was beautiful with the homage to all our veterans who have paid the price for us to be free. Seeing the Medal of Honor livery was beautiful! Thanks Stig!

[@rcchbuilds]

As a KZbinr myself the long format is helping bring more viewers. This is why your channel is doing so well. Keep it consistent and enjoy doing the longer videos. Don't change anything. And thank you for your video style.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you. And I’ll keep it going like this 🙌

[@kennelson3848]

Good Morning..Stig! The way you do it is just right with me..like being there with in between moments sprinkled with good humor..You Rock!

[@StigAviation]

I am so happy you’re enjoying it, I’ll keep it just the way it is

[@GoattKuu]

Always Pleasant watching these videos. Thank you for your hard work in keeping us safe along the pilots

[@StigAviation]

Much appreciated. Thank you for watching

[@magicwithruuben]

I love watching these in their long form!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@mutant_camel]

Best episode to date. Keep 'em comin' as we love your content and the knowledge you bring to us aviation fans. I appreciate the effort you put into the research and editing that you must do for every episode as it must be considerable. You are a legend my friend, I thank you.

[@StigAviation]

Much appreciated! Thank you so much

[@trafficsnitch3505]

One of the few uploads I can watch in it's entirety no matter how long. Lifelong aviation enthusiast. I find all this fascinating. Thank you Stig.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you for taking your time and watching

[@thatdudeinblackshoes]

The longer the better !! I work as a ground handler and I'm literally watching this on my day off. I learn so much about the aircraft I see every day from you !

[@StigAviation]

More to come then. Stay tuned

[@amamdawhatever]

-You made me tear up with your Memorial Day tribute. Thank you for taking the time to do that. Those who gave their lives in service of our nation deserve our reverence. The Flagship Valor aircraft is absolutely striking and very fitting! -The USAF is still flying aircraft which could have been built before many of us were born! So nobody should worry about age! -Birdstrike story: Touch and go in IMC (instrument conditions, see low clouds) practicing instrument approaches. We hit a flock of ducks and had to make an emergency landing back to the field. Every leading edge on the aircraft was damaged including the radome and the sheet metal above it. We were at 2000 miles from home, so the squadron had to truck parts from the boneyard to our location so that it could be repaired. It was a mess. That aircraft was down for weeks. -Question: 13:14 A321, what is that port on the inboard side on the #1 engine with a bit of smoke coming out? My first thought was a bleed dump. How close am I? -Curious as to why the nose tires aren't required to be changed in pairs... I would think that the tire diameter difference would cause high speed steering pull.

[@StigAviation]

The pipe that you’re seeing is a breather vent tube that extrudes oil gases from the gearbox. And I believe I explained in the video why I chose to change only one, the difference between the diameter was 1/32 of an inch, not enough to create steering pull.

[@GamerTubeHD]

Watching Stig fixing airplanes, only to later go to my job, fixing airplane engines. Love the videos, keep it up !

[@StigAviation]

Much appreciated, keep up the good work 🤙🔧🛫

[@misterp484]

Thanks!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for your generosity. I appreciate you.

[@Tyleraviator99]

omg itll be a late night for me. 1.5hrs of fun. will watch after I finish studying for my cfi

[@StigAviation]

Sleep. It will be here when you’re done with your CFI

[@MarkusM521]

Another fantastic video! I can tell you something about the Ferraris. The grey Ferrari racecar is a FXX-K Evo, it is based on the LaFerrari. The XX stand for the Ferrari XX Program wich is for research and development of all their race cars. The connector on the rear is for the Air Jack. When you connect air to it the car jacks it self up. And you're not wrong about the Dino, it is a Ferrari. Dino was a "low cost" brand from Ferrari between 57 and 76. It was named after Enzo Ferrari's son Alfredo (nicknamed Dino), who sadly died very young. The two covered Ferrari 499P's are really special, those are Le Mans Hypercars. 😍 It's insane how much value was standing here around. Alone the Ferraris are a couple of Million Dollars. But like you said "cargo never disappoints" 😀

[@oliver_klozoff]

This was the comment I was hoping to come here and find. Thank you for your service

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Markus, amazing information

[@NovejSpeed3]

1hr 36mins of Stig INSTANT Like Button activated!!!! And he hasnt even started talking yet. SN just saw your XLR cabin......quite sharp!!!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, and those XLR birds are going to be beautiful, can’t wait to have them

[@KevWitt3455]

The silver one is a Ferrari FXX K Evo, purpose built track car. Only 40 ever produced. 1036hp and yours for only $2.6m.... You didn't mess up Stig. That's a Dino (246 GT, I think). Those two under the covers are 499P Le Mans Hypercars, and the one next to the Dino is a 296 GTB.

[@ginolatino91]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@StigAviation]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much Kev 🤙

[@KevWitt3455]

You're more than welcome, my friend. I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but another fun fact about those FFX's. You buy it, but Ferrari keeps it and then delivers it to whatever track you want along with mechanics and support staff and then when you're done, Ferrari take it back to the factory and service it etc ready for next time you want to drive it. How the other half live right... 🤣

[@jmanEOS17]

Just to add to Kev‘s comment… Over the weekend of the 15th through the 20th, Laguna Seca up near Monterey, California had Ferrari racing days, which is where these cars are shipped to so that the owners can drive them on a race track. I’m guessing they’re getting flown home to the factory to get maintained and ready for their next on track adventure, somewhere else in the world

[@AdrianInflorida]

On the FXX the "What is that" "probe" at the tail is where you attach an air line for the onboard air jacks The Dino is a Ferrari. Enzo named it after his son, after Dino passed away at a young age. The engine was designed by Dino, as well. It's the only Ferrari without Ferrari badging.

[@gerrydeangelis8749]

You are welcome Stig! Loved every minute... great content.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Gerry

[@teneilp]

How can you get bored it’s all so interesting and you’re so informative. Thank you for your service.

[@StigAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@76kwame]

Well, keep the long videos coming Mr Stig 👍 We like!!

[@StigAviation]

Will do 👍

[@FreeWillinTX]

I'm a former US employee, who only flies AA, i live by DFW, but travel a lot for work and every single time I'm at LAX I'm at the windows looking for a maintainer with a phone recording on the ramp! Love it Stig, you always bring a smile to my face!

[@StigAviation]

One of these days you’ll definitely see me. Cheers. And safe travels to you

[@zombiegril2109]

These videos will never get boring I love watching these videos stig

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much 😊

[@PFRockyMountain1]

I love your show. You are so compassionate about your job, that's awesome. I always loved airplanes and wanted to be a pilot. I spoke to an Air Force recruiter while in college, when I was about to graduate. I was told that I couldn't be a pilot due to my vision. So, I went into law enforcement. Anyway, thank you for your service, sir. You keep em' flying brother!!! 👍

[@StigAviation]

@@PFRockyMountain1 thank you so much for being here and thank you for your hard work in law enforcement. Cheers to you

[@windexguzzler9893]

Honestly I wish I could download this on like, Spotify and listen to it like a podcast. I love these videos so much they’re so fun 😊😊

[@StigAviation]

I’m so happy that you’re enjoying it.

[@mfpilot]

1hr of aviation, your content .. much more better than watching a Netflix

[@StigAviation]

Wait to see my latest video, hour and a half, I’m starting to make movies here 🤣

[@MarceloTrindade1]

Thanks for the video. Concerning the A321eow, I found this: Extended Over Water. It's different from ETOPS as EOW means the aircraft meets the FAA requirements to fly up to 400 miles off shore.

[@StigAviation]

Yes, it has slightly different ratings, it still can go over water, but not prolonged amount of time.

[@markrichie897]

I am not in the aviation field I was a field copier technician and a car guy. If it is mechanical and technical I will watch and learn just to get a better understanding of everything I find interesting. We can always pause and come back to it. 1 1/2 hours is great ! Thanks for your time to make them. Mark

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Mark. I appreciate you being here and watching.

[@Flyeasy441]

Hi Stig. I must say you are such a professional with the most tips and aircraft information I have ever seen. I have seen several of your fantastic videos and my dog Daisy, a mini Aussie loves the sounds of jet engines and everything aviation. It is calming to her and I really am glued to the tv whenever I watch your videos. Keep the lengthy sections as one and not into 3 sections as it would be harder to get the real picture of what is going on. Thank you so much for your content and I am a subscriber for the past 6 months. From just outside Chicago, I am a Police Officer and a big fan. Axel RC

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much my good sir, I’ll keep it as is. I appreciate you being here and watching.

[@silver070418]

For someone on their home stretch of getting their A&P and taking their landing gear block next this is the best video to watch. Wish I can gain every single knowledge you have. Glad i found this video.

[@StigAviation]

Wishing you nothing but success, study hard and study well. you’ll be doing this one day.

[@zeron.rendezvous]

Just remembered today is a Friday and what a treat! Thank you stig

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure

[@tl2797]

Long videos are great Stig! Thank you for sharing the knowledge :)

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@isotechimages.9130]

Love the long ones can put on in background in office or bedroom and when something real interesting l can sit and pay close attention keep em coming.

[@StigAviation]

I am very happy you’re enjoying it. I’ll keep it just like this.

[@GhostSniper67]

31:53 @@StigAviation why does the 737 have spines or raised looking spines on the nose but the Airbus doesn't?

[@StigAviation]

If you’re talking about those little tabs right below the windshield, those are a little tiny vortex generators, those divert wind away from the windshield and makes the flight deck a little bit quieter

[@jamowie4866]

We must have been good little boys and girls to deserve such a long video! Everybody behave before it gets taken away

[@StigAviation]

You have all made this possible. Without people like you there wouldn’t be me here. I’m the one that’s thankful and grateful. I appreciate you

[@jamowie4866]

Nah man, this is all you! Thank you for taking the extra time out of your schedule to make these! I'm an apprentice and these videos are SO useful, so thank you!

[@robertmaza4272]

WOW!!!! THIS DUDE was on point!!! LOVE all your videos!!!!

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@stellarproductions8888]

I love the long video's Stig! I also cringed when I saw that nose tire raising off the ground in turn. Thats what I like to call suicide insects, they made their mark on that aircraft. I did not give that hose permission to fall off, get er back on Stig lol. Yeah, that sensor is wacked, no way breaks are 700C, they be on fire if it were LMAO! That Alaskan A321-Neo is a cool plane, it will cost money to renovate it though. Nice supercar! Your right, that gear tire is bald, Stig gonna replace it, yeah buddy. HAHA, my safety wire Stig, thats what I'm gonna call ya, you so funny lol. That 787 is a power hog ha? Dude, those cables look like they are 0-gauge, huge! Emergency equipment is important. YAY its taxi time! Truly awesome video Stig, loved it!

[@StigAviation]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the video,. And a funny thing about the bugs, sometimes you’re the bug sometimes you’re the windshield. 😅

[@JosiahValentin]

Stig, love your video and I will watch them no matter the length

[@StigAviation]

Many thanks 🙏

[@emilioeowensjr5191]

Hey Stig, I really enjoy these videos, the longer the better. I get so hooked and look forward to each days adventure. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for taking us along your journey!!!!!!!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for being here and enjoying it.

[@3939michele]

The longer the better! One of my favs is the car-go cargo. Love those beautiful 911's. Can't beat Porsches. Also loved when you spent a couple minutes with that golden retriever, although I'm a cat person myself😻!

[@StigAviation]

Those are some beautiful cars out there, and I am like you, I am a cat person, but I love all animals.

[@joshuakoloshuk3847]

Man I just stumbled on your channel and its funny how I’m getting my a&p license in 3 months and I’m going to work for American it’s great to see aircraft mechanic channels I feel like i rarely see any and it’s great to see a channel like this keep it up!!

[@StigAviation]

@@joshuakoloshuk3847 thank you so much. And I wish you nothing but the best when you start your job. What station are you going for ?

[@joshuakoloshuk3847]

@@StigAviation I’ll be in clt and it should be in 4 months I don’t know how they are right now in transfers I heard they are pretty fast and I’m in Cattering right now so I can just transfer once I get my license.

[@seagullsbtn]

N950XV is your "Neo kid on the block". Which was also what Virgin called that aircraft.

[@StigAviation]

I look forward to working on them. 🤙

[@eliasbeno6629]

1 hour 2 hours 3 hours Not boring at all ! I can watch all day long . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much

[@monsterkillsports3499]

24:40 : Ferrari LAFERRARI Fxx ___ pure racecar just for ultra loyal ferrari's customers ( basically they own the car .. but they are not allowed to use it ) all the FXX CARS are in Maranello (italy) available just for some race track days around all the F1 circuit in the world ..( sorry for my English but im italian )

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for the explanation. And your English is perfect. 👌

[@emmgee555]

What?! You can own one but not drive it? This is insane😮

[@monsterkillsports3499]

@@emmgee555 check "Ferrari clienti" u can buy old F1 cars and the FXX cars ( race versions of Ferrari Enzo,LaFerrari,599Fiorano) and yes u will buy for a crazy amount of money a ultra special car ..without "own" it (until 10 years)

[@monsterkillsports3499]

@@StigAviation you're channel is the future

[@Snaproll47518]

Great videos! I appreciate your efforts to explain line maintenance, my chosen career path that lasted 52-years. Hopefully, your videos are inspiring young guys and gals thinking about an aviation career. If I could make a suggestion: explain what the acronyms you use mean. MEL-able or BITE are meaningless to industry outsiders. As everyone can tell from your enthusiasm, line maintenance is a fun job. I was always happy at work. Alaska made a big mistake getting out of the Airbus business.

[@StigAviation]

Many thanks, I hope the younger generation learns and enjoys all of this information. In regards to MEL and BITE I have talked about those acronyms and what they stand for in prior videos, but I’ll bring it up again in the future.

[@sharoncassell5273]

I like 1 hour & change videos. When they're too short I'm just getting into my technical mode and it's over. The way you're doing it is just right jumping from bird to bird.

[@StigAviation]

Just like having you walk around with me. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

[@steveavis7809]

Hi Stig with me longer is always better love seeing someone enjoining the work and taking pride in what they doing keep safe and smile

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Steve.

[@theeverythingchannel4833]

That red ferrari is a 246 dino from thw 69s really rare came with a v6 which sounded amazing

[@StigAviation]

It’s beautiful

[@squeekygeek]

I love watching these and learning about the guts of a plane. It is perfect amount of time.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you. Gland you are enjoying it

[@theruralpastorsermons2504]

The length is good. The content is great. Keep it up.

[@StigAviation]

Thanks, will do!

[@andreweppink4498]

At (49:11). Yup. Easy peasy. Lemon squeezy. StilI easy to screw up. Seems like there otta be a hubcap to keep out dirt etc.

[@StigAviation]

Airbus has a cap but Boeing didn’t design it that way I suppose

[@igormel0]

yeah! here we go !! thanks Stig

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure 🤙

[@ThunderboltDragon]

@ 7:38, it IS tilted forward? I've seen many A320:s on live streams and always thought that nose gear looks slightly tilted forward but dismissed it as I thought that it was an optical illusion or something like that. So thanks for confirming my observation.

[@StigAviation]

Yep, slightly tilted forward. To be exact approximately 9° tilt forward.

[@Sonnell]

I guess the fuel consumption of the planes is also a huge factor if they deemed too "old" to use, not just the maintenance costs :)

[@StigAviation]

That would not be part of the airframe age that would be more of the engine age. And they can change out engines anytime they want to improve efficiency.

[@Sonnell]

@@StigAviation Really? Never heard of fitting new engines to old frames. It seems an efficient idea!

[@StigAviation]

@@Sonnell they don’t necessarily have to be brand new engines, they could be overhauled engines.

[@SamBolt09]

1:23:22 interesting. The external light panel is inverted to the A320s im used to. The switches would move upwards to turn on instead of in this case upward to turn off

[@StigAviation]

Some of the older models are lime that. The new ones are the other direction

[@SamBolt09]

@@StigAviation interesting! This is why i love your videos stig

[@rodrigomasis9863]

I love longer videos, no worries

[@StigAviation]

I’ll keep it just like this Rodrigo, thank you

[@jayzrlitgaming2053]

Diesel mechanic randomly being feed this video. Always dreamed to be a pilot and to me it’s still cool learning more and more about them and just overall be fascinating over them. Great video

[@StigAviation]

It’s cool to see people from other trades interested in our world of aviation. Thank you for watching Jay

[@cdpetty81]

"Babe! Babe! Stig JUST posted a new vid! Ok-love-you-night-night-kiss-kiss-cya-in-the-morning-gotta-go-comment-and-say-thanks-to-one-of-my-fav-content-creators!!! Woohoo! I mean, sleep well, dear."

[@jpa1282]

Jesus you take it all the way down you throat

[@StigAviation]

Got back to your babe The video can wait 😅

[@jamesharkness1058]

I actually love the long format videos! Fascinating work! Thanks for taking us along!

[@StigAviation]

Don’t worry, I’m gonna keep it long, it’s gonna be just like this

[@lastone6327]

In my opinion, I think you should split your videos into multiple parts. Once I click onto one, I’m usually hooked until something distracts me… that’s when I click off. Shorter vids put into multiple parts gets me exited to see the next one so I can come back without missing anything. Great content btw

[@StigAviation]

I’ll try my best

[@arashbidadkosh5999]

Hi. Stig, you are back with a new episode. It's always GREAT to see you again! 🎉🎉🎉

[@StigAviation]

I appreciate you being here. Cheers.

[@fluffypenguin1930]

Yeah, keep 'em coming. Longer the better Stig. Your videos are great and so interesting. Don't chop them up-that would be carnage! Thank you for the great work you do to bring these videos to us.

[@StigAviation]

Thanks, will do!

[@andreweppink4498]

Haha. At (1:03:01). More plumbing than a refinery! Kinda hard to access things without bonking into other things and bending/breaking them.

[@StigAviation]

It’s actually not that bad, but there are some tight spots

[@tedkim9870]

This is an awesome video!, thx a lot to show real experience to a newly graduated a&p mechanic, love it

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much for watching Ted, I appreciate you being here and I wish you nothing but the best in your career

[@pajaman8614]

Thanks Stig, videos are just great no need for shortening.

[@StigAviation]

I’ll keep them the way they are then. Thank you for watching.

[@tylerars24]

These videos are awesome! When I used to work on brake control for Colljns we called the BSCU the Brake System Control Unit.

[@StigAviation]

That’s absolutely correct. Thank you for watching

[@kwasisb5390]

What causes the the smoke to come out of the engine during takeoff, like the united 777-200 takeoff at 1:04:56?

[@StigAviation]

Those are Pratt and Whitney 4000 engines, very common for them to smoke.

[@terrygivens132]

Thanks Stig for tonight’s adventure. It was fun going along with you moving (and of course maintaining) the airplanes and seeing the LAX.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Terry, I’m glad you were enjoying it. I’m glad you’re here.

[@BPantherPink]

Yessss this length of vdos are perfect and too addictive...you are a wonderfully humorous person and your explanations are superb. You don't leave the viewer wondering about acronyms and initializations !! That's great.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much!!

[@5TINKYMX5]

4:20 people would hate finding out how old these GA planes i work on are haha. oldest one was a 1957 h35 bonanza and there’s a 1959 comanche in right now. typically it’s mid 60s-early 70s pipers, cessnas, and bonanzas but i also work for a 135 that only does pilatus pc-12 and pc-24. the oldest pc-12 we have is a 2005 and the newest is a 2024 haha. keep on wrenching brother! love the videos ❤

[@StigAviation]

Much appreciated brother. Thank you for being here

[@v6jim2]

First time here and just sat and watched the whole thing! Fascinating! I think you could be doing exactly the job that an awful lot of us would love to do.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you for being here and thank you so much for watching. I am very happy that you enjoyed it.

[@RiseWithTheFalen4]

Long form is chill. First time viewer. Keep it up stig!!

[@StigAviation]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for watching

[@wry569]

Long is good. Really enjoy your detailed explanations.

[@StigAviation]

Thank you

[@aviationreportglobal]

Thanks for the amazing video

[@StigAviation]

My pleasure I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@nordic27]

Going flying very soon and it is comforting that professionals like you keep these birds safe. Well done Stig...keep it up!!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, wishing you a beautiful and safe journey.

[@e46park]

This video is so relaxing :) Amazing work

[@StigAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Quiet_Lantern]

I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for uploading great content. Like the person before very relaxing. Cheers from Virginia. I would love to meet the owners of that car collection. 😜🥰🤑🤓

[@StigAviation]

Thank you very much! It’s a pleasure to have you here

[@LouIchioustheWerewolf]

I love my job as a Gas turbine technician. I work for Standard Aero in Winnipeg. Great video

[@StigAviation]

Is an absolutely incredible job. Thank you so much for watching.

[@peterplatt72]

Whenever you go into the equipment bay at 1:03:00 it's such a beautiful cacophony of pipes and everything, love it!

[@StigAviation]

It’s such a well organized and beautiful machine.

[@liam77w64]

At 22:04 you asked “what is that” on the Ferrari. That is used to plug an air line into, which when pressurised pushes 4 Rods at each corner, underneath the vehicle, into the ground to raise it up. Makes for faster and easier wheel changes etc.

[@StigAviation]

Very cool, thank you so much for the information Liam

[@Adamm0896]

There are so many videos about pilots, so many videos about their perspective of the job. Same with gate agents and other airport positions. There are not a lot of videos this detailed and this up-close in regards to aircraft maintenance. Your videos are absolutely superb, thank you for THIS perspective! Also! That Silver Ferrari is an incredibly rare race car, 1 of only 40 in the world. The two Ferrari's wrapped in red were Ferrari 499P Hypercars (for LeMans!!), unbelievable finds!

[@StigAviation]

I am very happy you’re enjoying this perspective Adam, very few mechanics show their life and their work. It’s a different side of the industry.

[@mychalakers2131]

Stig thanks for taking the time to fix that PCA hose! One of my biggest complaints in life is getting to the jet with a hose on the ground or its been twisted 15 times before being attached so no air is getting to the cabin. Im not sure if your able to show/explain alittle bit in one of your videos (A321) but would you be able to illustrate why we are not allowed to use APU bleed air and the PCA air at the same time? Keep up the great content man!

[@StigAviation]

Somebody else mentioned that, and yes, I will address that in future videos. But just to give you the quick answer here, you don’t want APU bleed air and ground pre conditioned air in the same ducting. It will cause adverse effects to the temperature and the pressure within the aircraft.

[@AtOddsAlways]

Retired 35-yr AA employee and NAVAIR vet (1965-1969). Biggest mistake of life" not continuing Navy maintenance lovr to AA and opting for passenger service and Sabre (ORD & TUL). Your vids are fascinating and makes me fully realize why I should have pursued my A&P and apply it to lifelong employment. Keep up your great work and thanks for making D1 and D2R travel safe!

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much Joel, and thank you for your service. I appreciate you being here.

[@FunkySwa]

@36:23 Just Fyi, normally when you put AC (Ground Power) power on, you check if no hydraulic pumps are on :-) ...... some downstairs make a jump scare now. nice videos by the way. nice to see somebody doing the mechanic side instead of piloting. when we have nightshift in ours hanger we have you on greets a colleague engineer

[@StigAviation]

Thank you so much, my friend, I wish all the technicians at the hangar all my best. Tell them I said hello.