Stig Shift #4 (01DEC23-03DEC23)

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Hello ladies and gentlemen, and thank you once again for joining me on another adventure of my workday, please feel free to chime in and leave your comments and questions. I’ll be more than happy to respond to every single one of you. Thank you once again for being here I appreciate you.
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@jasoncrawford5350 6 месяцев назад

I currently fly fighters in the airforce and I will never forget the first time I flew into a commercial airport. Late in the training program, just prior to you becoming qualified you have to fly to a commercial airport, land, stay overnight and depart the following day. This is so you can get used to what it’s like, the procedures and dealing with a high volume of traffic with your instructor in the backseat guiding you through and ready to take over if required. As a young pilot with limited hours in the jet it’s like a whole other world. We all that day had to be reminded that ATC were talking to us as we had never heard so much chatter on the radio before. Oh and they don’t make it easy, they ensure that when you arrive and depart it’s peak hour lol. I will never forget getting distracted seeing a 747 take off lol. When we had parked up it is the only time in my career to date I have been glad to get out of the jet, I couldn’t get out quick enough 😂. Now it puts a smile on my face seeing the way people react to seeing the jets at the airport. Thank you for what you do, and to all maintenance staff airforce and commercial. Without you we could not do what we do.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Jason, first of all, I want to thank you for your service, my respect and my admiration to your dedication. Second of all, it’s a beautiful thing to be on this side of Aviation, it’s a feeling like no other, you have to be addicted to Aviation, and trust me I’m addicted much like you are. We are people that are cut from the same cloth, and we understand what it takes to make this machine run. I just want to say thank you for being here and taking your time, expressing your memories, and taking your time to watch my silly banter of my day. I appreciate you sir

@jasoncrawford5350 6 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation Thank you I truly appreciate it. It is a privilege and one that means the world to me. It is absolutely a beautiful thing to be on this side of aviation and you are absolutely right it is a feeling like no other. I almost have to pinch myself sometimes as I’m walking out to the jet, looking at it thinking man I’m about to climb up into the cockpit and fly that thing. You are absolutely right you have to be addicted to aviation, that addiction and love for it is what drives you, and has you at work every day loving what you’re doing, we are definitely cut from the same cloth so I know you completely understand what I mean and understand what it takes to make these machines work. That’s why I ensure that when I am walking to my jet and my ground crew salute me I do not just give them a quick salute back and continue on, I ensure I stop, look and acknowledge them and I always thank them for getting the aircraft ready, because without people such as yourself I’m not in the air flying. Should the need arise sure I can be in the air in minutes to defend the airspace etc, but that is only possible because maintenance staff have gone over the aircraft with a fine tooth comb and ensured it is in good working order, safe to fly, it has all the equipment I need onboard etc. Thank you for sharing your “silly banter”, and providing me in my downtime with plenty of entertainment. I can’t get enough of it, seeing all the aircraft from a different perspective ( commercial aircraft I mean lol) because being cut from the same cloth you will understand this but whilst I may be in the airforce and fly fast jets I still get exited at seeing say a 787 up close, or an A380, 777, you name it I am still watching them. I will still go to airports and watch the aircraft take off and land etc in my downtime when I’m home, and when my career in the airforce is done I fully intend to move into the commercial sector and fly commercial. I can’t imagine life not flying, or not being involved in aviation. It would be great if at that time someone such as yourself was one of the maintenance engineers checking over the aircraft I was flying, your passion and enthusiasm and pride in what you do I respect and admire. If you were working on the aircraft I was flying I would have every confidence that it would be in top condition and ready to fly.

@jasoncrawford5350 6 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation Also I was more then happy to share my story/memory. It’s something I will never forget. To just quickly add to it I remember saying to my instructor in the back when we had landed I am amazed airports run so smoothly, and are so organised because this was absolute chaos lol.

@vickyburton2434 4 месяца назад

Wow! I love to hear the pilot’s point of view also. Thank you for your service!

@jasoncrawford5350 4 месяца назад

@@vickyburton2434 Thank you, it is my pleasure

@cabc74 4 месяца назад

After bingewatching all this channel I now know that there is only one truth in life: the Plastic Princess goes to Haneda.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Now that is the funniest thing ever 🤣

@jumpingjeffflash9946 6 месяцев назад

I used to work C-5's in the USAFR, they're beasts for sure but great rides. This plane was a C-5C now modified into the C-5M, it's a "SCuM" bird in that it's been modified on the inside to accept large space components for NASA, the giveaway is the aft center cargo door which is in 2 halves as opposed to 1 piece that would retract aft and up. There's no troop compartment, it's a trip to see inside. Yes, they're the largest in the USAF inventory. The "jackscrews" you mentioned on the gear are ballscrews, they're for the kneel system. They don't turn. Picture a big hidden nut that gets turned that's inside the yoke of the gear. When the plane kneels/unkneels, that "nut" turns about those stationary ballscrews, the plane then goes up and down, I think...3'. The plane can aft, level and forward kneel. The gear stays fixed, it's the crosshead on top of the gear that goes up and down w/the ballscrews.. At 2:24 you see on the upper right the cover that hides the mechanicals (essentially a wide chain that engages the sprockets on the "nut" (I've only changed 1 out before) underneath and the kneel motor and rev counter is what is hanging down from that cover. Yes, you guessed right that the exhaust is the APU exhaust, there's 2 APU's. You mention the level of engineering on the gear. When I started on C-5s the gear was all torque tubes and gearboxes, they got modified to what you see now to push/pull rods.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Jeff I can’t thank you enough for the level of detail and knowledge you just put here. You’re absolutely amazing. Thank you for your service sir and all your hard work and dedication to your craft.

@idolhanz9842 6 месяцев назад

216 os like the world's oldest flying jumbo jet as it was built in 1968. All the old 747s were turned into beer cans long ago..

@michaelthomas8734 4 месяца назад

68-216 landed gear-up at Travis (late 80s?) and was modified as stated above from A-model to C-model (SCM) and eventually M-model during AMP/RERP. 68-213 was also modified after it landed short at Shemya, Alaska. Both aircraft support NASA to include movement of the James C. Webb Space Telescope.

@davecrupel2817 4 месяца назад

I thought those screws had to do with raising/lowering the bird. I saw a C5 at Portsmouth NH, during Thunder Over NH 9/11/2021. And there was far less clearance below the gear doors on that one, than on this one.

@jumpingjeffflash9946 4 месяца назад

@@davecrupel2817 they are for the kneeling system but they do not turn

@Jarhed1964 2 месяца назад

You really need to teach Stig. Not only the technical knowledge, but also somehow the passion to younger new mechanics. As a passenger, I cannot express my level of appreciation for your expertise and that of other dedicated maintenance crew. Thank you for protecting my life.

@StigAviation Месяц назад

I’m glad I can help in anyway. It’s my way of giving back to the community and the industry that has given me so much.

@sc8243 Месяц назад

@@StigAviation Have you ever thought about becoming a DME? You'd be a good one.

@moonwolf790 6 месяцев назад

Stig, I wish I could be more like you. Full of gratitude, humour and humility. And living your dream!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

My friend… be better than me. It’s all about perspective… smile 😊 life is good 👍

@rogerneumann8105 6 месяцев назад

Oil-Cooler Air Outlet Duct! Keep up the great videos man. Appreciate it.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely correct 👍. And thank you.

@ScrotusXL 6 месяцев назад

Stig Aviation, you have Jet A -1 running through your veins bro. I love your passion for aviation and the fact what you do is more than "just a job." You got all poetic at the end there. Nice one. More long videos like this please. Peace and love from the UK.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, I am very happy you’re enjoying it and yes, indeed, I’ll try to make more videos like this. Sending you greetings from LAX 👍

@mohdfahmi8841 5 месяцев назад

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@vinecewanza8268 6 месяцев назад

Rip to aviation fans who don't know stig, I hope they live long enough to find this channel

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

😅 well as long as you are here and enjoying it… that’s what matters. As for the rest.. I might not be their cup of tea. But I do try to show and teach as much as I can.

@vinecewanza8268 6 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation we appreciate you everyday Stig, thank you for taking the time to 💯💎

@benderandownz 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love this channel.

@dougabrahamsen2952 6 месяцев назад

I love that you can walk around a military aircraft and admire the engineering without commenting on the specifics! This by far is my favorite video that you have made.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it Doug. Thank you for watching.

@dougabrahamsen2952 6 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation 👍

@davidcole333 5 месяцев назад

I flew on the C-5 from Japan back to the old El Toro Marine Corps air station, with a 4 hour stopover at Hickam AFB in Hawaii. This was during my marine corps days back in the late 80s/early 90s. If I remember correctly, there were 74 seats in the passenger cabin. The cabin is in the upper rear of the fuselage, just below the vertical stab. The cabin gets really cold at altitude and you MUST have a good jacket on or you will be really miserable. The seats were very uncomfortable and minimalistic. Some of the guys actually slept on the floor because they found it more comfortable. The air force crew served us box lunches where the sandwiches inside were still frozen. It didn't matter though, we were so happy to be going home and what better way to do it than on a C-5. The C-5's back then still had the old TF-39's which were the coolest sounding engines in the history of engines. Much respect to the air force ladies and gentlemen who fly and maintain these incredible aircraft.

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for sharing that adventure with me David. And thank you for your service sir.

@cruisinguy6024 5 месяцев назад

It truly is an insane feat of engineering. There’s also another passenger cabin behind the cockpit with 15 additional seating, lav, and bunk rooms for relief crews.

@steveandtracysweeney3037 3 месяца назад

Semper Fi Brother USMC 82-87

@Jarhed1964 2 месяца назад

Awesome! I flew on a C-141 Starlifter from PA to Panama to go to Ft Sherman for JOTC as a Marine in 1984. Most uncomfortable flight in my life. Thankfully, we took a chartered commercial back. E Co, 2/25.

@Twobarpsi 2 месяца назад

Of all the nuanced things you do to an "office", seeing you change that printer paper made me laugh! Simply amazing how much you know Stig!

@StigAviation 2 месяца назад

And still learning. But I know what you mean. Sometimes the little details are fun

@sterbin5348 5 месяцев назад

Very few channels show what it’s like working line maintenance. Being a new and young line mechanic myself, it’s very uplifting to see you cover what we do. Also this content really helps me understand a few of the systems a little better. Excellent job man!

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad it’s helping. And it’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you.

@ferrariguy6389 4 месяца назад

I tried but my HR went berserk.

@Stepclimb 6 месяцев назад

Most USAF transport aircraft utilize LOX. It has higher density, so you can get more oxygen on the airplane vs Gaseous O2. There are converters that convert the liquid to gas and then gas lines distribute the gas to the individual oxygen regulators at the crew stations.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

There you go, that’s what I wanted to know, thank you so much. I really appreciate that education.

@cdpetty81 6 месяцев назад

Easily one of the most fascinating and engaging jobs on the planet -- in arguably the best place on the planet to have said role -- and, working for what I personally believe to be one of the finest commercial aviation carriers. What a platform to share your passion and youre doing it so well! Btw I, too, share your love for all things wheeled and winged, and have probably seen every single episode of the Clarkson/Hammond/May iteration of TopGear UK. A wonderfully produced show in its heyday, it was -- as they so often bemoaned -- both educational and entertaining. Hmm, I see a certain duality there with your own programming emerging... *cues 'Jessica'* "TONIGHT: -- a bouncy Boeing has a broken shimmy damper...we take your guesses on what this button does...a 'Galactic' special guest on our international ramp...James unclogs a galley drain ('FOR *bleeps* SAKE, COFFEE GROUNDS AGAIN!?')...and The Stig takes the new Airbus A320 'N'-NEO around our ramp!" *duh-duh-duh, dee-dahhh, dur-duurrr!* "HELLO AND WELCOME LADIES & GENTLEMEN!"

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

That was absolutely brilliant. You just put the biggest smile on my face. Thank you Sir 👍

@cdpetty81 6 месяцев назад

Just returning the favor! Btw, I think the transcript of that poem should accidentally find its way onto somebody's mahogany desk at AA...just sayin'.

@thesimcpt6139 6 месяцев назад

Hey Stig! Aviation avgeek from Norway, aspiring flight attendant and pilot in a few years! Absolutely LOVE these videos, they bring me so much joy, watching these beautiful machines! I would love for you to take us with you when you do the cabin walkthrough😊

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Sending you cheers and greetings from LAX, I hope all is well in Norway, and keep up the aspirations and the dreams for your career. And definitely will show you more cabin walk-throughs.

@cruisinguy6024 5 месяцев назад

A lot of USAF quad jets have dual APUs, like you saw on the C-5M. This is for emergency starting all engines at the same time for emergency scramble. It’s really quite amazing how quickly these lumbering giants can go from cold and unoccupied to wheels turning with all crew aboard in just a handful of minutes.

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

It truly is amazing… what do they call that when they scramble… Alert 5 or something ?

@crumbs8937 2 месяца назад

C-5 is awesome. I grew up near Dobbins ARB. I grew up when they had the old GE TF-39 engines. Had the most unique sound. Loved it.

@StigAviation 2 месяца назад

Those old 39 engines were super loud, I loved it

@Rocket_Flyer 4 месяца назад

I use your videos in my aeronautics classes to showcase what is out there in the industry. Students enjoy seeing life on the tarmac and inside the hangar. Thanks for posting them.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

It’s my pleasure, I’m glad the students are enjoying it. And if they have any questions, please don’t hesitate to put them down over here.

@scottwiser 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. It's great to see your joy and dedication to safety keeping these birds in action.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Scott. I appreciate you being here.

@sharoncassell5273 5 месяцев назад

I was a C141 USAF mechanic 1979-84. I just stumbled on to this channel. It's a great reiteration & ed of new aircraft systems operation. Great. Thanks.

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your service, I bet you have some fun stories from the Air Force days.

@sc8243 Месяц назад

Me too! C-141 crew chief at Norton AFB late 80's to early 90s. Did Just Cause in Panama and Desert Shield. The 141 was an amazing bird, but the C-5 was in another galaxy. (See what I did there).

@andreweppink4498 5 месяцев назад

Re: 25:53 or so, Blowout panels We used to use lead blowout disc's on LP steam turbine section hoods so that, if HP steam pressure should be passed to the LP hood for some reason the pressure would be vented to atmosphere rather than exploding the hood and kiIling someone.

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

Basically another level of safety. 👍

@martinross5521 6 месяцев назад

Well done, such a great story. These amazing birds and the care you give them are remarkable. Thank you Stig for sharing these three days with us 🤩

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for being here and watching and enjoying. More fun filled days with adventure to come.

@747rotate 6 месяцев назад

Hello again Stig! It just dawned on me I sure hope American appreciates all the work you do not only for the company as an awesome employee but for these awesome videos you do representing the company and the knowledge you have so willingfully sharing with your viewers and educating people on the different aircraft and all of the systems. I would have loved to work with someone like yourself when I was at American who had the same passion and enthusiasm as I had working there as I see in yourself. We would have made a great team! Unfortunately in my 25+ years i only worked with 3 other people who shared my same passion and it sure made going to work so enjoyable. I knew of so many people that actually hated working at American and were only there for the paycheck. And the trouble makers don't even get me started on that... LOL. Some people are just so unappreciative of a good thing which is so sad. And i know that you know what I'm talking about when i say this and that is, I once had a CC tell me that he use to tell some of these people if you hate working here so much try getting a job in the "real world" making the kind of money you do here for the amount of work you do or in many cases didn't do. They don't exist. I never will forget when I was in orientation the instructor wrote these letters on the chalkboard if you want to have a lengthy career at AA....S.D.S.U.R.P. It stood for Sit Down Shut Up & Receive Pay. To this day I still remember that and when people do ask me for any advice I might have about working at American that's one thing I always tell them. Keep uo the stellar work because it makes me so damn proud that I was able to pass the torch to such a great gentleman who has the same work ethics like I had. Hats off to you my friend!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

You’re absolutely right and trust me I know exactly what you’re talking about, I see it every day. I tell people that this is the easiest job in the world, because it really is easy only if you love it. If someone’s there just to collect a paycheck then This is the wrong line of work for them. And much like you said if you don’t like the job, the door is right there. But for me, this is the best job in the world I was born for this

@philiproseel3506 6 месяцев назад

On the ramp side of things, most of us working for contractors dreamed of getting to work for an airline. When I eventually did, I still met people that didn’t appreciate what they had. People are weird 😂

@sterbin5348 5 месяцев назад

It’s really sad and unfortunate that there are people like that. Sometimes people don’t know just how good they have it. I know some days are tough and I just have to reassure myself that “hey it’ll be alright, just gotta learn and keep going, there are jobs that are way worse and pay less out there”. I just wish more people, especially trainers who had as much passion as this guy. I’ve had several trainers who were just so negative and being a newish guy to aviation it can be a bit sad to see that. But I’ve also seen many new guys who fall subject to the negativity from others. It’s just a bad look. I’m glad and absolutely love working with guys like Stig, you learn so much and the day is just so positive.

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

@@sterbin5348 you have no idea how much this means to me when you say this. I don’t know what to say but thank you

@decaf741 6 месяцев назад

That C-5 must really be a sight to see that close up! And you can just walk up to a parked military jet and film it? that's really interesting

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

It really is a magnificent piece of engineering. And yes it’s just parked out there, the aircraft is buttoned up. I’m just looking, I don’t touch anything nor disturb the aircraft. Just a tourist 😅

@cabc74 4 месяца назад

Stig commanding the pigeon was the funniest moment of my day

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

😅😂

@goodfortune6399 6 месяцев назад

The jackscrews on the gear are to kneel the aircraft for loading

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. Thank you for the knowledge

@steveandtracysweeney3037 3 месяца назад

Loved seeing the C-5. I was around them and drove up in the cargo bay off loading when stationed in Okinawa, Japan (83-85).

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

She’s definitely a beauty

@s2v8377 6 месяцев назад

Hi Stig, great video!!! A fast 7BY story since it's in your video. I diverted into PBI on that aircraft for weather at MIA. It's not every day a 777 diverts to PBI. One of the shortest AA 777 flights ever PBI to MIA. On another topic Top Gear was one of the best shows of its time. It was never the same when Jeremy, James, and Richard left. Thank goodness now for Grand Tour specials!!!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Ya diversions are never fun. But it happens. And yes. The classic top gear was the best. The new one is horrible.

@dennisfox2340 5 месяцев назад

Re your 'Oil Bowser': I can remember being a Lineboy, in the late 60's, in a Michigan winter, warming 90 Wt. (!) Oil for a Twin Beach, on top of the Line Shack's Kerosene space heater. Rows of cans. It was fun at the time....

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

Dennis, my friend, I have lived those days myself. I used to live that life as well when I was refilling oil one can at a time. It’s OK I’m spoiled now. 😂

@DickDangerMoto 6 месяцев назад

I'm starting school in January for my A&P Certification. Your videos have provided me insight and a lot of help on what to expect. I love it! Thank you!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

You are about to embark on a very incredible journey, one thing to keep in mind. Do not get discouraged, do not lose faith, and do not ever stop learning. As long as you apply yourself and you see the goals ahead of you, I guarantee you that you will have a very fruitful career. Along the way make sure to ask me questions because I am here to help you. If you are confused about a system, or don’t quite understand it, don’t hesitate to reach out, I will help you.

@andreweppink4498 5 месяцев назад

Good man.

@InvertedMike 5 месяцев назад

Never stop learning. I’ve been loading my 787 paper the hard way…. From now on, corner folding. Btw, I’m presently enjoying catching up on your videos while on a LAX layover from Toronto, enjoying a beautiful morning coffee at the Starbucks by Plaza El Segundo. I’ll wave in the direction of your AA ramp. 👍🏻

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

I’m very happy you are enjoying all these videos Mike. It’s a pleasure to have you here. Enjoy the layover. It’s getting cold in LAX too.

@donc9751 6 месяцев назад

Wow, Im really glad I found your channel!! Its great to know how seriously and profrssionally you take your job! Really cool to see things from your perspective! Liked and subscribed!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate you

@PatrickLipsinic 3 месяца назад

I worked on them in the late 90's. I still have a photo of me sitting on top of the tail. The jack screws are to raise and lower the aircraft on the ground for cargo loading and unloading.

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

It’s a beautiful piece of machinery

@ThomasJeff4s0n 6 месяцев назад

I enjoy your positive attitude and fascinating videos. Thank you.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! Thank you very much.

@AksAniis 3 месяца назад

45:59 - These Scenes / Parts Of Your Videos Just Finish Me 😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - Its So Funny Because I’m Just Like That… If I Was Working The Same Job As You Stig I Would Be Saying The Same Thing 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 As Always Love The Videos Brother Keep Em Coming 🤙💯❤️‍🔥

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much, my friend, I am so happy you’re enjoying this

@c-f1467 6 месяцев назад

The jack screws on the MLG is for the kneeling system. When they lower the jet to load cargo it uses the kneel motors and the jack screws to lower the whole acft down. The NLG is actually retracted with the jack screws. During kneeling the NLG will retract to lower the nose closer to the ground.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for the education, I wasn’t aware that the main landing gear can do that too, I only thought the nose gear was able to do that. Thank you so much once again.

@csandera 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for another mighty ride along with you, Stig. Regarding the C-5, i never worked on them but I was lucky enough to have flown on them dozens of times. But...the best thing about them was their old TF-39 engines. If you have never experienced the noise that they made, check out one of the many vids out there. Truly a beautiful noise. But when flying on it, it was kind of spooky because you were up on the second "PAX" deck, no windows and only the ghostly sound of those engines. But I loved it! BTW, the 993 was the best 911 era model. 😍

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

I have heard and seen the good old Tf-39. And yes… the howling sound they make is like no other engine. Especially when those spring doors pop open in the sides of the intake cowling.

@valinaarvokun5259 6 месяцев назад

2:09 the jack screws are most likely for squatting the aircraft when in loading phase when the forward and aft cargo doors are open with the ramps down.

@stenic2 6 месяцев назад

I thought that too

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Awesome. Thank you for the knowledge.

@danhealey5417 5 месяцев назад

this great channel just popped up on my screen and wow love it love it i was a ramp worker for a airline for 30 year's and all the memory's this channel brings out.....thanks

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad it brings fond memories to you Dan. It’s a pleasure having you here. Cheers 🤙

@jdubbwhitelightning2216 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love it when you said "Don't let the knowledge dwindle away." So much has already been lost and I'm glad you're calling attention to not losing anymore. Thank you.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

I have to say that because majority of senior technicians or senior people all around the world that are taking the knowledge with them, and not passing down the important things to the younger generation. This is why I’m doing this, I need to pass down my knowledge before it dies with me. It’s my duty to make a better tomorrow.

@AA-ks7bo 6 месяцев назад

indeed, you've come across a ferrari 458 GT3 car. despigned for GT3 racing, essentially a class where they get a bunch of factory supercars and sports cars and deeply modify them to be about equal on performance for competition's sake. they do a lot of endurance racing where multiple drivers swap out of the same car in races lasting up to 24 hours, usually with 2 or so professional drivers there based on merit and one old rich guy who is pretty bad at racing but loves cars and basically funds the whole operation.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

So a pretty rare find I assume. I was happy to see it.

@AA-ks7bo 6 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation ya, they ain't street legal so pretty rare to see one out in the wild.

@NovejSpeed3 6 месяцев назад

Yes the C5s jackscrews are a combination of squatting functions and rotation function when main gear are stowed. They turn 90 degrees before rotating up into those bulbous belly fairings. You were also correct about the APU on the side of that fairing. The Liquid Oxygen or LOX is used to provide the air used in the crews oxygen masks...C5M is the newest upgrade of the galaxy which got the new more powerful and quieter engines and a nice little glass flight deck update. She's a beast! Edit That Ferrari looks like a 458 (headlights) but I'm not sure if Ferrari made a track only version of it. I was more impressed witht the black 911you just non chalantly passed by. It looked like a widowmaker (930) # first glance....😮 EDIT EDIT Oh you said 993 meh I'd still take her home but it wouldn't be my poudest conquest 😂

@NovejSpeed3 6 месяцев назад

Edit edit edit. This was freaking fantastic the poem and the shot of thr A321 at the end......perfection!!!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the education. I learned something new. Much appreciated.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Words from my heart. Thank you once again.

@Cobalt135 6 месяцев назад

Was going to say, the jackscrews on the gear allow the aircraft to "squat' on the ground to get the ramps closer to the ground for less of a breakover angle on said ramps for offload/onload of payload. I think the only way the C-5 will stay in service past 2030 is if there is a need to transport cargo that cannot be borken down and is larger than than the C-17 can carry...

@sc8243 Месяц назад

LOX! Liquid Oxygen. I was a crew chief in the USAF on C-141s and did a fair amount of transient work too. Did LOX servicing on 141s and a few C-5s. Anyone who went through Sheppard AFB tech school in the old days will remember Pizza Face. It's what happened to an unfortunate airman when sprayed in the face with LOX. Scared the crap out of us, which was the point. Make damn sure the fittings are tight!

@StigAviation 29 дней назад

Thank you for the information as well as the safety information.

@gt.1984 3 месяца назад

Thermal paper seems the ideal and safest choice. No ink cartridges to run out, leak, or printer heads to clog. Also saves a fortune for the airline...with the insane cost of cartridges, every ticket would probably go up $10. 🤑

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

Do you know how it works in Aviation, everything cost an arm and a leg.

@gt.1984 3 месяца назад

@@StigAviation Yep, that's the old saying: "Want to make a small fortune in aviation? Start with a large one."😀

@PontiacFan68 4 месяца назад

This is an amazing channel this became one of my favorite RU-vid Channels that I am addicted to watch because I learn new things and see at another perspective. I can't wait to see more it's very interesting and entertaining at the same time. I'm Happy to run into this channel.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

It’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for watching

@Twobarpsi 2 месяца назад

52:30 😂 I have a 98 Volvo V70 T5!! Love old Volvos 🏁🇸🇪🏁

@StigAviation 2 месяца назад

Same here. Built like a tank

@johnreds1384 6 месяцев назад

Cars, airports, really cool planes and behind the scenes perspective..what else could a guy ask for!!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Glad you are enjoying it John 👍

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Glad you are enjoying it John 👍

@danielfranco7374 6 месяцев назад

Love your channel bro keep up the good work 👍👍

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Danial I appreciate you being here

@chrisnicholls8636 6 месяцев назад

Great video Stig, great to see all the things a shift entails and no 2 shifts are the same, awesome sight the C5 up close. I walked around one at RAF Fairford a few years ago they are huge. Keep the aviation flame burning my friend and stay safe.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Always and forever Aviation flame Will always keep me alive.

@paulpeck6076 3 месяца назад

I was stationed at Travis in 1987-1988 when the C-5's were A and B models with the old TF-39 engines. This is the new "M" model: updated avionics, the new engines. These actually "kneel" for loading if needed

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your service and thank you for the education Paul. I appreciate you

@paulpeck6076 3 месяца назад

my pleasure. Can you explain how the steering tiller wheel works? Thanks @@StigAviation

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

I have explained it in previous videos, but to simply put it uses hydraulic power to move nose steering actuators. Older aircraft use cables, and are hydraulically assisted.

@yonahbenami680 6 месяцев назад

wow! your videos keep getting better! keep up the good work Stig!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! Trying my best 👍

@InvertedMike 5 месяцев назад

43:19 You’re enthusiasm is truly refreshing for our industry. I feel the same way about my office. I have a blend of journeyman passion and the engineering that makes it happen. 👍🏻

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

What can I say , I love this job. I was born for it.

@patrickcoppens2164 4 месяца назад

Not a pilot, or work with aircraft but I have worked with O2 and LOX or liquid 02 The reason it is used because you can store a very small amount of LOX in a small very insulated container. When allowed to evaporate will expand 860 times it's size thus producing much more gaseous oxygen for use for inhalation.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Very interesting. Thank you for the knowledge.

@KvetaURL 6 месяцев назад

love these!!!! thankn you so much for sharing your passion; theres so much that us rampers dont see

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! I’m happy you enjoyed it

@Nich_Pavelow 6 месяцев назад

Wow thank you for this one man! The longer the better!!!!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it Nich 👍

@Jerryberry172 6 месяцев назад

Next time you print something from the ACARS printer I’d like to have it. I’d pay for shipping and your time. It would be an awesome souvenir! Especially from a mighty 777-300er!!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Jerry I’ll send you all the print outs in the world 😂. My pockets are full of them. Take them all 🤣🤣🤣

@777Kills 6 месяцев назад

Stig Keep doing what your doing coz it makes my day no matter how down I feel. Just watching you going into a wealth of cockpits and explaining your expertise is uncomparable to any other.❤ Your style of content is truly unique and impossible to find elsewhere. Much Love 🎉

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate that and I’ll keep showing and sharing my love for Aviation.

@rdembow 5 месяцев назад

Great video!!!

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 👍

@benderandownz 6 месяцев назад

I'd rather be on the ground wishing I was in the air than being in the air wishing I was on the ground.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Well said 👌

@andreweppink4498 5 месяцев назад

Yup

@andreweppink4498 5 месяцев назад

Haha. Everybody ax paratroopers, "Why jump out of a perfectly good plane, Dood?"

@markcorry878 6 месяцев назад

Haha. The paper reminded me of the docket roll that we have in the kitchen at work. "Shark bite" Awesome.😂 Great vid Stig, I was actually moved by your reflection and poem. Hope you are having a great day.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Mark. Much appreciated sir.

@markcorry878 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome.@@StigAviation

@steveandtracysweeney3037 3 месяца назад

Understand the love of being out there on the ramp and seeing the world wake up. We get to be in places that very few do. I loved coming to work especially when I was there at 0400. Walking out to the taxi area and seeing those areas lit up with all the different colors was verry cool.

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

It’s the best feeling in the world Steve. I wouldn’t trade for anything else.

@MrChrlau 6 месяцев назад

Great video, and now in full screen 😁. Planes are lovely machines and you’re so fortunate to have this great job. You truly love your job. It’s very obvious 🙂👍✈️✈️✈️.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

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

@dean-lv6db 6 месяцев назад

One hour video! Love these long videos. As always great video. Lovely C5 at the start aswell. This video might take me a couple days to finish 😂

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

The you time 😅 it will be here when you have time. Thank you Dean.

@MTKnackersful 4 месяца назад

Best job in the universe Thanks for your vids

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Absolutely the best job 👍 And thank you 🙏

@philiproseel3506 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Beautiful ending.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Philip

@ozm007 6 месяцев назад

Im so glad i found this channel super enjoyable 🎉

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for being here. I appreciate you.

@davidrumzie4865 3 месяца назад

I love your great attitude, keep up the great work.

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

Many thanks David

@aflyingiwillgo 4 месяца назад

I climbed up and thru, with front and back doors open, at a airshow, in Jacksonville, FL. Very impressive!

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

I bet that was pretty awesome, I’m glad you got to experience that

@777Kills 6 месяцев назад

😂 I just love it when he gives the throttle a hearty slap

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

It’s an old habit I picked up, back in the old days when aircraft were not flyby wire, and had mechanical linkages, the common practice is, or was to make sure that the throttles are always at idle. I guess the habit just stuck around with me.

@LanternoftheWarner 6 месяцев назад

Great video,thanks for sharing!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@cbizkit707 4 месяца назад

Grew up next to Travis, the C5A/C5B TF39 engines made such a unique sound at high power. After moving away I really missed the background noise from all the touch and go's crews were constantly doing. My civil air patrol squadron got occasional tours of planes in maintenance (C5/C141) and got to play in the C5 simulator a few times (back in the 90s). Love the channel Stig keep it up!

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

I’m glad this brought back good memories for you, and thank you for being here

@RainForrest1.45-B 6 месяцев назад

I love Airplanes. Im glad i came across your channel.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for being here.

@nolanrussell518 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking such good care of us!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

It’s my pleasure!

@kangaroogod 6 месяцев назад

Great content

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

@williamlopez8983 6 месяцев назад

Very nice man, I'm a mechanice too, salute from Nashville TN.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you William. Cheers from LAX 🤙

@clich126 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Mr. Stig for this great video. I like the printer paper change. That was cool. Also love how you love your job. So awesome. Cheers brother

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

I’m very happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here.

@stevesy7169 6 месяцев назад

The most addictive RU-vid channel for me.... Thank you for sharing.... Awesome!

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you. I really appreciate that Steve.

@On-Our-Radar-24News 6 месяцев назад

Great poem!! 🤙

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@mocko69 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful poem at the end 💜

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you ☺️

@ye5959 4 месяца назад

😊good 👍✋

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Thanks 😊

@Rwalt61 6 месяцев назад

Good video. This is something I wish I could have done when I was younger.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

It’s never to late

@danielarcher7677 3 месяца назад

The screws on the gear assembly is for when they take on cargo, the whole plane will kneel down almost until the bottom is on the ground.

@StigAviation 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the information Daniel I appreciate it

@davidwx1206 4 месяца назад

I’ve just started watching these, and let me say i am in love. It has taught me that i do not want to get into this industry, but i love watching it. Keep it up man! With love from MSP

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much David, I appreciate you watching and being here and learning. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.

@Fdsreact 4 месяца назад

Your enthusiasm give me joy !

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

I’m very glad it can make you happy.

@martingallo1959 5 месяцев назад

Love for airplanes, love for you job!! The best of the best is have a job like this

@StigAviation 5 месяцев назад

When you love what you do , it doesn’t feel like work anymore 👌

@martingallo1959 5 месяцев назад

@@StigAviation yes!!! Happy New year!

@gev340 6 месяцев назад

God !!! A C-5 !!! thanks for this present Stig !

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure 👌

@gev340 6 месяцев назад

your videos are pretty good. Your passion is beautifull and i share the same. I m impress by the quality of your videos and explanations. I m aircraft engineer same as you in France. But my health push me to the back office. Now i m instructor and believe me you have the perfect profile to be a perfect instructor. I love your happiness and positive attitude. You love all planes same me and respect the customers for feed you. I m impress because you show our job to the world with very good subjects on Boeing or Airbus. This is nice. One thing looks difficult in USA, the hyper long working shift. In Europe and specificly in France, the standard shift is 7/8 hours. It's allowed to go more but not over 11 hours 1 time in the week. Remind that i left the ramp in 2016 after 22 years on the birds and it's missing me. But my body will be unable to do the job 4 seasons now... Health... You are a very nice LAE and i talk to all my friends and students about your fantastic channel. Happy to see you in the next one Guillaume (prononciate Giom)

@rex2996 4 месяца назад

Stig I came across your channel by accident. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and what you’re doing! I received my A&P in the early 90’s and was unable to secure a job due to deregulation. I’m living my training thru you!! Every video I’m transfixed on your every word. All I can say is THANK YOU! I’ll never be able to experience what you get to do on an every day basis. I envy you!! Bless you!! Keep them coming!!

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Thank you for being here Rex. I’m glad you can experience these adventures with me.

@Liberator74 4 месяца назад

Just discovered your brilliant channel. Wish I had your job! 🔧✈️ 😁

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Welcome aboard!

@jamesdempsey7839 6 месяцев назад

As always you never disappoint so easy to understand your explanations of all the inner and outer workings of the aircraft and of course your passion for life 👏👏👏👏✈️✈️✈️

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much James. I appreciate it very much and I appreciate you for being here and watching.

@michelleryan5854 6 месяцев назад

Marimekko, very cool livery on that Finnair.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Indeed. Very beautiful

@WindTherapy-rb1zs 6 месяцев назад

The technology in these aircrafts is insane. So cool to watch how these machines work! Great video! Keep em coming! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do! I appreciate you watching.

@mauriceboykin4422 6 месяцев назад

I can see why these aircrafts are so costly a lot of redundancy genius engineersim

@user-lb9ur4nk8u 4 месяца назад

Hi how did you go from being a car mechanic to working on aircraft, I myself am a car mechanic and watching your videos makes me want to change career paths

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

I went to school, and I got my airframe and power plant license. That is what certifies me to work on aircraft.

@MoMadNU 4 месяца назад

It's very comforting to know that your entire job is to find and fix things on airplanes that are broken. The walk around can only find so much. Credit to folks like you for maintaining the level of aviation safety we all enjoy. One request. Please do the cockpit "all lights on test" hehe.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

I actually have done a light test many times in other videos. And I appreciate you being here and enjoying

@xperia1983 6 месяцев назад

That’s a new info, i thought these cargo pits were never pressurized and heated. Thanks mate

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

👍 the more you know

@TheTomyossarian 4 месяца назад

Fantastic! Love this shit, bro

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

Many thanks 🤙

@proudamerican6846 4 месяца назад

I've been fascinated with aviation ever since I saw my first shuttle launch in Florida when I was a kid. I don't know why I never got into it. My dream was to serve in the Military and become a pilot and try to get to space one day. I don't regret anything in life except not hopping on that bus to boot camp after I graduated HS but I am pursuing my second passion in Criminal Justice. Thank you Stig for sharing your passion and knowledge with us. I've been binge watching all of your videos for the past week and look forward to many Stig Shifts to come. I can tell you one thing, I don't fly often but when I do, I'd rather an issue arise while I'm on the ground than at 35,000 feet.

@MoMadNU 4 месяца назад

Do the Zero-G flight. I did it for my 60th. It's.. no words. Just do it.

@StigAviation 4 месяца назад

It’s a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for having such passion for aviation

@user-yu2ti5be3w 6 месяцев назад

As a maintainer on this plane it’s just funny to see the perspective of an outsider. The screws on the MLG are ball screws used in conjunction with the fwd and aft loading system to “kneel” the airplane to ether “level” “fwd” or “aft” modes. Based on what’s being loaded in needs a different configuration. As far as LOX we have 2 converters. A 25 and a 75. Filled via carts and is incase of depressurization liquid oxygen in the converters will flow through lines to the oxygen masks.

@StigAviation 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the education sir. And thank you for your service 🫡