This pilot is the most likeable guy ever, it must be a joy spending time around him!

@aaronturk9646

Жыл бұрын

TSO4009,TAXI TO RWY 18

Dude is an incredible brand ambassador for SWA. Even for things that aren’t always positive, he’s honest but looks at the positives. Fair, informative, positive. Love this dude.

Oh Man, It was super honor to meet you Erin at BWI as well as being part of your awesome video,, Really it’s a remarkable moment in my life I will gonna to keep it forever.. Update: I got my PPL and on Instrument now, Wishing one day to share a cockpit with you, who knows maybe happen 🤞😁 Hoping see you soon here at BWI.. Cheers 😎💐

SW allowing you to post videos of your work, featuring the airline, shows they have a lot of confidence in your ability to show SW in a good light.

@lawman5511

2 жыл бұрын

My dad was a B 24 pilot in WWII. After the war he flew Constellations and B 707 for TWA. I used the GI bill to get my CPL in ASEL and rotorcraft and flew for the local PD for 8 years. No EFBs no GPS. Paper charts.

This was great! It was a treat to "meet" Mustafa and see the fueling operation. Congrats to him on his PPL progress!

Thank you for the segment with Mussafah! and thank you to all the support personnel that make our flights so enjoyable. Yes from a R182, SR22 up to the heavy iron 737 it is a team effort.

Absolutely tremendous channel! Appreciate your positive attitude and encouragement for future pilots!! Thank you!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you’re enjoying the channel! Cheers!

Thank you so much! I was a STL Ops Agent co-heart for six months back in 2013. Health issues happened to hit, but I’ll forever be a SWA man. Thank you so much and you’ve got a subscriber and fan in me.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

You never leave the family Code Blue! Glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers!

It’s amazing watching pilots who have never met working well together - it’s a joy to watch pilots who know each other well and have formed friendships fly together. You refer to lots of laughter on a trip but you must find when there’s a problem on a trip that rapport really makes crew resource management so much better being friends?

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel! Yes it's great when we get along with each other, and our hiring department does a great job of hiring for that, but in the end of the day we must all remain professional and accomplish the job safely. Regardless of the personal feelings toward each other. It's one thing that professional pilots do very well. Great question! Cheers!

I’ve made companion status with SW which by the way is the very best airline in the air for the last 10 years! I only fly SW and Delta if there is a destination where SW doesn’t fly. Love SW thank you guys for your hard work and sacrifices for being our pilots and flight attendants! I have every N number that I’ve flown on SW planes! It’s up to about 150-180 different planes and I fly out of KMCI! Thank you guys again for the safety and time you spend in the cockpit!!!!

Mustafa is the man! Love that guy's attitude!

Such great content Ern! Thanks for your effort making these videos!!!!

Congratulations on this great channel you are building! Happy landings Ern!

Happy one year youtube anniversary. I got the most baller SR22T on the sim. Cheers!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dax! Thank you very much! Hard to believe it’s been a year already. Cheers!

@OmnipotentEnt

3 жыл бұрын

X-Plane? If so, which one? :p if not, happy virtual flying and keep the blue side up!

@flyingvirtualwithdax4898

3 жыл бұрын

@@OmnipotentEnt Yes! SWA virtual and the SR22T is what I do.

Love your attitude. Great to see your videos coming every week, looking forward to see next trip with Tom 😀

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do this. It sure helps update my "days of the dinosaurs" stories in my books where I moan about having to verify all the multi-million dollar A320 computers from a "twenty-five cent" sheet of paper approach chart. ;-) Also - great to see you still have to keep the Old School ATC Clearance skills alive at Cancun. Back-in-the-day there was always a moment of stage fright at super-busy terminals like ORD where you knew you had to get it right and get the readback done fast 'cause a dozen others folks were listening in and waiting to mash their transmit button to get onto their own clearances. The eStuff certainly reduces the chances for error and the sense of urgency in that process. Once again - great video. I love your relaxed and informative style. These are the videos I wish I'd had for inspiration - "back in the day." Best regards. Captain Grant Corriveau (Air Canada retired)

Love watching your video Very fascinating and I’ve learned so much about what goes on in the cockpit. Keep up the great work Ern.

Awesome video. Really appreciate these insights into what goes on behind the scenes.

Yay. Can’t wait to watch! Update I just watched. Great video. Enjoyed Capt Tom’s interview.

Love this! Great work ern!

AWESOME energy and AWESOME content as usual Big Ern.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏🏽

Amazing content, thank you for what you’re doing for the pilot community!

Ern, Seriously thank you so much for these videos! I want to be a commercial pilot in the future like you some day, so these videos are great motivation to keep pushing forward. I always learn so much in these videos, and I appreciate that you take the time to make videos for us! On a side note: I was excited to see that you flew into my home city of STL!

Been a SW fan for years since im from dallas. Pulling for y"all to solve the issues and succeed! Good folks like you make it possible. Thanks for teaching everyone how it works.

Nice insight into the refuelling operations. 👍🏼

This was great! Very educational….can’t imagine 350 gallons a minute!

Another excellent video! Top notch as always. Your bromance with the max is low key hilarious.

Thank you for another awesome video! Please keep doing it! Cheers! 👍

Great video as usual Ern!

Love these long videos! Keep them coming!

I love watching your videos, you are such a cool guy! I look up to you for all of my flying adventures!

Thanks for another great video Ern! I always look forward to the new videos on Fridays. They really help keep me motivated and I hope to be at the airlines soon! Just got my commercial multi and now working on CFI!

Great topics and discussions. Thanks for taking us alone and a shout out to Captain Tom. You got close to the Windy City this time. Safe travels.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Frank! Yup just a slight overshoot north😁. Cheers!

Thanks for the kind words captain Tom!

This is why I love this channel! So simple yet so full of content! Everything from IFR clearances to fueling all done in a simple manner! I wish you the best and looking forward to the next video! 👏

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Hubert! Happy to hear you’re enjoying the channel. Cheers!

@annabellemontgomery6557

Жыл бұрын

I like your positive attitude . My friend is a 767 pilot for United Parcel Service and loves his job.

Another great video. Thank you for all the great content.

Your content is awesome man, please never stop! ;)

Ern, Happy 1st Anniversary on KZread! You've come a long way & closing in on 15K subs. I enjoyed the video, especially Q&A with Capt Tom. Looking forward to the next Flying with Big Ern video!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support🙏🏽

Cool piece on the refueling! Enjoyed that.

Awesome video Ern! I loved the fuel part and congrats on your one year anniversary on YT!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏🏽

Finally got the time to watch your video (but busy with the new rating) very interesting as always!

Another great video! Just flew on SWA from MSY to BWI. Crew was outstanding as usual. Keep up the great work. As always, safe travels.

Another amazing video! I particularly enjoy every time you get to request your clearances in Mexico, the language barrier and accents are real! Saludos desde México capitán ✌️

Big Ern, great video! Thanks to Cpt. Tom for the info and tour of your aircraft. Happy anniversary !

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Alfmags. Cheers!

Amazing content! Thank you!

I love flying in and out of Milwaukee! Such a pretty view of Lake Michigan, especially when landing.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Laura! Nice views for sure. Cheers!

@ItzvenomzTV

3 жыл бұрын

😂 I’m From Milwaukee! 🦌Go Bucks🦌 😂

Late to your video Big Ern, I was busy passing my CFI Checkride and keeping my Checkride record clean of busts. Love your video and encouragement to the little guys like us!

love the videos, early for this one!

@haydenriggins43

3 жыл бұрын

Same

00:35:20 I love that guy’s attitude. Everything is always great! Love that.

Your such a positive role model for Southwest and the airline industry as a whole . The info you provide along with guest interviews is interesting to us non aviation pilots . If I was training to be a pilot bod love you to be my mentor. Great videos keep up the good work

Big E! Thanks for sharing. Long time commercial aviation fan. The set up of the cockpit is awesome and seeing the day to day what it takes to prepare. Thanks for putting in the work for us!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure my friend. Thank you for the support and feedback. Cheers!

..some really big congrats to you Ern..after one year..from one early subscriber..wishing you well..thanks for taking time to prepare and share..and keep up all the good work...

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙏🏽

Awesome video! Thanks

I almost forgot you had an airline job…welcome back and your long videos are always enjoyable.

Fantastic video as always. Thank u v much for sharing

LUV the terrific content as always Ern! 🤙

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Cheers!

Happy 1 year KZread Anniversary Ern! Aircraft mechanic hiring looking to grow by about 4.9% also. I encouraged my troops to pursue their A&P ticket either while in the military or right after they got out like I did.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! I agree. The industry will need them. Cheers!

Hi! I'm completely blind and just stumbled upon your channel. I fly sometimes and I love love love Southwest! I listen to ATC a lot, and the sounds of the 737 are amazing to me. I also dig the music intro. Keep up the channel!

I’ve been watching you from the start. I knew your channel was going to blow up like it has! Happy KZread Anniversary man! Got 150hrs of flight training done and going for my IFR checkride soon. Your channel has really kept me motivated and looking forward to an amazing career! 🛩🤙🏽

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!🙏🏽. And best of luck on your checkride! Things are turning around quickly. Get those ratings and flight time. Cheers!

Classy Move showing the fueling operations! Made that guy's life!!!! Just goes to show be good to people and they'll be good to you.......

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Mustafa is awesome! I love his passion for aviation. You could tell within 2 min. Cheers!

Fantastic film fella. Really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work matey. Mark in the UK. Happy Flapping ✈️✈️

Love the vids flew on a max today from DEN to OKC one of the best planes I have ever flown on!

It's nice Southwest allows you to video this, but it's positive, so good for them, and nice to see many of the pilots like to get involved and give their advice.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

It really is a special company. Proud to be part of the team. Cheers!

Can’t ever give you a dislike man your so genuine and humble! Come visit LBB!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that👍🏽. I’m sure LBB will be in my future soon. Flying is returning in a big way! Cheers!

The benefits of Cancun overnights outweigh the annoying clearance it seems. Appreciate the tips from you and Tom!

I love when you get clearances on the air because it reminds me that even the guys in the big cockpit mess up LOL🤣🤣🤣🤣LOVE YOUR VIDEOS and I can't wait for the next👌😎

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

😁 no doubt Matt! We all make unforced errors from time to time. Cheers!

@mattthompson8487

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn Right thanks for giving us advice as well as the chief pilots!

..."Cancun..baby ".. priceless..

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places!👍🏽

Another great video!

Awesome videos!!!

Fueler guy seems happy! Good to see he gets some appreciation for his work.

I got infected with the virus a little over two weeks back and this is the first time in two weeks ive been so happy, Thank you captain for your wholesome content and I cant wait to chase my dream to become an airline pilot.

Hello Ern! Awesome vid...nice to see you in the B737 cockpit! Thanks for the explanation and conversation with Captain Tom! you're a great team;)) Have a lovely weekend Ern! Many sun greetings....Betsy.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Betsy! Thanks so much! A great weekend to you too!👍🏽

@ajdijkvan7831

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn Thank you Ern! Very nice to see your reaction! Stay safe....greetings Betsy....

Awesome video as always brother! Even have my wife asking questions about fuel! Lol

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty!😁. Appreciate that my friend! Cheers!

Loved the video!

I have flown all over Mexico (interior places like Aguas, Puebla and Monterrey) Due to so many US flights and how long these clearances take to read it seems they desperately need PDC. 17 Hour overnights are a dream! Mine are usually 12 but they are min rest by the time we get there many hours late :). Great video, thanks as always

Love the channel. Greetings from Australia!

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Oliver! Cheers!

Looking very nice. I hope you fly safe.

17:55 magic floating SouthWest 737 in the background

Glad you like the pilot lounge at BWI, just passed my Instrument Check ride today and I'll be flying back home to BWI Friday!

Love the long vids!

if that positive energy and smile were sold in a bottle, it would not be on a shelf for long. love the videos. safe journeys to you.

Definitely gives someone like myself, who's about to start training this year, hope for the future.

Cancun clearances are the hardest to understand. The order in which they give it and the thick accents make it difficult. Good thing is they are laidback and asking them to repeat is not a problem. They are patient with us gringos

Great video! Wish I could meet you when you blow through Houston. I think the weather will be better this time.

Keep up the good work!

Awesome video, couldn’t help to notice the fuel-efficient MAX flexing in the background while the guy was taking about the amount of gas y’all were taking in the NG.😂 at 17:58

You outdid yourself with this video, Big Ern! Shoutout to Mustafa at BWI!

Stay safe and enjoy the best job in the world....!

Hi Ern, found your channel about two months ago in the same weekend I was told I passed the application process at my flight school! Been enjoying your videos very much since then and can't wait to get started with my flight training in September.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Jordy!!! Congrats! Enjoy the experience my friend. You’re joining a very special group. Cheers!

It was great. I loved that really kindly explanations. ATC messages on FMC which is really helpfull about to get atc clereances even they repeat when you request. (I heard that before but I saw first time in action as fully understandable)..Thanks for your sharing..

Watching this certainly makes me more comfortable when flying.

@FlyingwithBigErn

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that James! Cheers!

Much Love from UAX/C5 dispatch!!!

Great content it's great to see this inside look into the airlines! Something I've always wondered: For calculating weight & balance, do pilots/dispatchers use average weights per person? It would make sense that having the precise weight per person on a big airliner is less vital than on a small Cessna.

As everyone else says you seem really likeable guy. Just subscribed and love your videos.

My name is Ake. I am from Bangkok Thailand. Your channel pop up on my feed after i watched one vlog i gotta subcribe. It is very entertaining.

This video was wholesome can tell you guys love want you do at WN 💙❤💛

This is a very interesting series. I’m from the northeast, so yeah, 41 is no problem! When I visit the southern states in cooler weather, I can always spot the southerners and northerners - the folks from the south are wrapped up in their coats, the northern folks are in the pool.

Super cool! My niece is a wild cat.

Just found your channel great info 👍

Good luck to Mustafa on his Private cert.!!!