I have never seen someone that is more positive in general yet so self accountable and just darned honest. I'd fly with this guy any day of the week

My husband is a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. They have been the best employers and we love being a part of the family. 💙❤️💛

It's always a good day when Ern posts a video. Especially when its with Dave!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

More to come! Thank you for the support!

@hudsonlangner5548

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is

@heefie8659

2 жыл бұрын

Dave was a great capt to put in tons in info when that isn't in is job. Seems like a great guy.

You made my day, I am 14000 hour pilot and burnt out. I am glad I saw this. Thank you.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great video! My husband (Dave) loves flying with you!

Glad I found the channel! Ern and Dave are probably two of coolest dudes around!

I love the FA in the mirror snacking away. LOL

As a SWA pax, I thank you for your professionalism

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for flying SWA!!

I’ve gotta say, your channel is probably my favorite one to tune into and watch. Keep all these videos coming!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

As a little kid growing up in Dallas….I remember when the flight attendants wore hot pants,….love field…..most pilots they hired then were naval pilots,and Herb Kellerher,was an awesome ceo…miss those old 737-200s,flying over Bachman lake.

Thank you Ern! I did fail my first PPL checkride too. I was devastated but I recovered and became a better pilot for the many years I flew later (until I was medically grounded due to diabetes.) Never give up, folks!

@davidhood2200

2 жыл бұрын

You can get a special issuance medical for diabetes if you are well controlled and want to get back into flying. I’m a type 1 diabetic pilot and just got hired at my flight school to be a CFI.

@yogib37

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhood2200 I am also type one but not a pilot. I did want to be a airline pilot but I guess the advancements in treatment makes it possiblile. Even on a Q&A Capt. Dave said you can fly for the airlines now.. It was on one of EM's videos.

I wish your company allowed recordings during take off, cruise, descent, and landings. Explanations of the Cost Index and how it's calculated in the FMC.

@yogib37

2 жыл бұрын

They dont allow it because I do think it is an FAA FAR rule. I saw a video and the pilot said that so I am not sure but it does make sense sterile Flight deck.

Lol that Office clip at 6:50 fit perfectly

Great to see you guys enjoying yourselves as professional ATPs for Southwest

Always great to hear the wisdom and experiences from Check Airman Dave.

So glad I found your channel. Loving your positivity and chill vibe. Keep up the great posts and can't wait to see what other videos you have in the pipeline.

This is a very informative video, great crew chemistry with Capt D

I've stood exactly where you were at SMF and have flown all those routes. Its awesome to see you do it now, humors great too!

Great video Ern! Really fascinating to learn about your foggy weather ops. I'm definitely tired of that tule fog here in Sacramento, IFR ceilings keeping me on the ground unfortunately!

Another flight with Dave!

So glad I found your channel Ern, I’m looking forward to getting back in the air soon. Much love!

Hey Big Ern! Found your channel a while ago and have been working my way through your videos. I actually just made it through the assessment phase in applying for D225 and I have your channel on my left monitor while I am working on interview prep!! Bob is my father-in-law. I always wondered whether or not you two had met, I have to admit I became quite emotional when I heard you talk about him near the end of the video. The first thing I did was check the post date of your video, and boom. Nov 21, 2021, a day that we will never forget. Love your work so much, thank you for everything you do, and I can't wait to shake your hand in real life one day as an FO!! Please reach out if you'd like to talk. Be safe out there, and much LUV!

Stay humble, Stay hungry. Words to live by. Happy Holidays to you and yours Ern, Cheers.

Capt. Dave is awesome! Very intelligent, humble, humorous man.

@TheYellowBelle

2 жыл бұрын

You made my night David! Thanks!!

Thanks Ernie!

Love your videos BigErn...Happy Flyin Sir

Proud to be a fellow Sun Devil with Alum like you. Thanks for your service and videos.

Loved getting to meet a ton of people at the University D225 event in Dallas this week! Southwest already feels like home!!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a great program! That’s a fun event in Dallas👍🏽. Good luck and see you on the line soon!

Love the Q&A's! Keep them coming Ern :)

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them, cheers!

Ern and Dave. The dynamic duo. Love the vids.

Captain Dave seems like a smart dude and down-to-earth.

This channel is a hidden gem!! So much information for future pilots!! Keep it up BigErn!!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Jon! Cheers!

Great video! Fun to watch! Missed cpt dave 😁

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great work as always! Start my 737 TR next month so I’ve been binging your videos lately getting amped up for it 🤣

Just found your channel recently & really enjoy it! Thanks for this perfect perspective of the airline life! I'm retired from ATC (5 years); so please reach out if you ever have any ATC questions.

Thank you for answering my question about getting hired at southwest. Much respect !

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving Big Ern!! Great video!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

.....Sticks head out the window..... Walk-around complete Also: "Clear prop"!!!

Just Joined your channel last week and love your channel. Thanks for all the insight.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome!

I’m not a pilot but I am an aerospace aficionado and love your channel Just wanted to let you know that i is love your airline and love how you do your videos with your friend Dave Godspeed

..yet another thoroughly interesting..humorous..yet still serious and very informative video..thanks for taking time..and sharing once again..Ern..

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your feedback LR. Cheers!

As soon as I saw the thumbnail and fog, I knew there would be an SMF stop. The ole Tule fog is extra thick this weekend, we were delayed going because of it. Hopefully one of these days I'll hear ya on the intercom! Stay safe!

Good job Luke! Getting better and better. Oh yeah Ernie's pretty cool too :)

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

😁. He’s amazing! So blessed to have found him!

Great video Ernie! Loved the video with you and my dad. 😁

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

Prior planning prevents poor performance! Words to live by

Ben flight training is so expensive now out of pocket and it’s constant rental and fuel prices have gone way too much but overall I’m so thankful to getting to flying with a owner of a plane

I enjoyed the low RVR segment...always mindful that key link in the chain leading to the worst prang in history was poor RVR

Thanks for sharing! Sac is my hometown airport.

So cute thanks

I genuinely enjoy all of your videos. Thanks Ern! p.s. I would love some more Cirrus content when able :)

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

You and Dave are a dynamic duo! Love it! I am curious: what is your favorite Southwest Airlines livery? My personal favourite is the Canyon Blue especially because of the red belly and red wheel hubs.

Good video! Happy Turkey Day from New Zealand 🇳🇿

I hope I end up on one of your flights one day out of SMF!

I find the Q&A session awesome when you and the captain answer the questions; it provides a neat perspective! Also, being PHX based, how often do you fly to the east coast, such as the northeast? Have you ever flown into BDL in Connecticut?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Yes I have several times. It’s all what you want to fly AND what your seniority will hold. As a senior FO I can hold west coast flying which I prefer. Although when I upgrade I’ll be very junior so I go where they tell me😁

This was so cool I hope I get to to work for Southwest Airlines awesome video👍

Hi Ern! Can you feel the performance difference between the MAX, -800-700? Thank you for the great videos

To bad you won’t be flying with Dave when you put on the fourth strip on soon. Thanks for the videos and thanks to Dave also.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

He’s a Check Airman so there’s a chance😁. Although that would mean he’s giving me a checkride😳

10:16 'That's not gonna fly', pun intended?

It is weird because a couple days ago at my old home GA airport there was a controlled crash were from looking at the video, the landing gear didn't deploy and they landed with no gear. Entire county fire and police was their. The airport was Thun field in Washington state, Peirce county

Can we see the lcd features on the max next time like what setting you like to have it on?

You should definitely film more with flight attendents/other crew!

Beautiful video 🙏🌹👍👌👏💕

Hey Ern, when do you start flying to PHNL or PHOG - I see departures from PHX now - anxious to see one of those w ETOPs planning thx

I skated through all of my check rides until my CFI. I studied my ass off, too. I just got too caught up in the moment and was having stuff thrown at me. Put the wrong pedal in for a slip and bam. Game over boys. The only part I'd complain about was the DPE didn't let me know I had failed until the end of a daunting 8 hour checkride. I wasn't upset. I failed and deserved to fail and I was a better pilot because of it. Honestly, I wish it had happened sooner to wake my ass up. I grew up around planes and my PPL was a formality for the most part. I'd argue that guys that had to prod, push, and pull teeth are just as good if not better pilots than "naturals". They've had to work for it.

Hey how’s it going I love watching these videos gets me really excited to start my flight training next year right out of highschool I’m planning on going to asu for there pro-flight program do you think that’s a good choice or do you have other recommendations

@caribbaviator7058

2 жыл бұрын

Same here starting Private ground at MGA 😄 Although I already took Meterology and Regulations courses it's an exciting career.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! As an ASU alumni, I can’t recommend them enough. Enjoy your training👍🏽

Could you explain in a future video what a cat3 approach is for non pilots?? Thanks Ern!!

My wife works with SW, I love the culture southwest have.glad to see you vlogging your flights, definitely gained a new supporter #Coheart

SALUDOS A LOS DOS DESDE MÉXICO, BENDICIONES

SMF! My home airport

Please put up a GoPro for your departures and approaches, it’ll be really awesome, you inspire man !!

@14:54 Reference fog and OAT/Dew Point relationship. Am I correct in thinking you mixed up your point? Surely the fog lifts as OAT increases due to sun rise. Either way. Great channel. Highly enjoyable. Hi from Ireland ☘️

Thanks BigErn, I'd prefer a private Boeing 73 or 74

Big Ern, big Ernnnn. Bro, you are going to Mars with your current trajectory. Just don't forget the little people when you get there. Man, you are so humble. I bet you're a hell of a good pilot, but just don't flaunt it like some do. You give credit where credit is due even if you deserve just as much. I love your fade haircut (high and tight for our military personnel out there) too. Brother, you are the definition of "doing it". Love your videos and hope to meet you some day on a SW flight. Do you ever skip through DSM?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that feedback my friend! Hope to see you on a flight one day as well. And yes, I enjoy going through DSM (during the summer of course😁). Cheers!

Hey Ern literally just got off a Max from ATL to BWI via Sarasota. Maybe you can confirm but are the landing gear retraction and extension quieter on the max then the NGs??? Man the more I fly on it the more I really like the Max. Its sooo much quieter then the NGs and seems like it flies smoother too!!!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same opinion too! I think it’s just a quieter plane inside. Add the Leap engines and it’s a great machine👍🏽

I wanted to be a pilot from a very early age,I lived near an airport, and when I could buy a toy or get a present it was a plane. I started flying at age 16 out of a crop-duster strip in a rural area in a 140, showed up one day the plane and the pilot were gone! I joined the Air Force in hopes that would help me get my flying career started, that wasn't the best way to get started either! I continued flying even though the odds were not in my favor at this point, but I don't give up easily.The thing that really matters most I found out is, you really need people that support what you want to do, especially becoming a pilot, it's not cheap and it's not all that easy! I did finally call it quits about 20 years ago when the reality set in that I just didn't have the time to make it happen plus I'd be taking a pay cut from my current job, it was hard but I had no option and getting older didn't help, sometimes I'm kind of glad it didn't happen when I look at pilot life, and I've had conversations with career pilots that are very disgruntled, I know there are also pilots that are very happy with their career choices.I could have done it for maybe 20 years and then I probably would have needed a change LOL. I still look up to the sky when a commercial aircraft is coming in and wonder what it would've been like and I get a feeling of sadness and relief at the same time almost, I'd still rather regret something I did than didn't do in a way(Commercial Pilot)that is. I tried getting my kids into aviation but they have no interest in flying! It's great to see you and other pilots loving what you do, love that Cirrus flying as well.Take care Airman!

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story👍🏽. Did you get your PPL? If not that would be a great way to scratch that flying bug. Being a commercial airline pilot is definitely not for everyone. It comes with some pretty big sacrifices (being away from family is mine), but I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I still love putting on my uniform and serving my customers. Especially during the holiday season. I’m privileged to see the joy of reuniting family’s as I leave the airport and that’s pretty cool to me. Cheers my friend👍🏽

Thank you for sharing truly words that made a difference to knowing that we never know what and when our day may come and to putting our Hearts together and family to trust in God in our every day life

I know there’s some sort of regulation or company policy but it would be nice to see a video of you actually flying the 737. Take off or landing.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to get permission one day👍🏽

Hey Ben, was just wondering. How much longer before you switch to the left side. Waiting to see those four stripes.

@XX-166

2 жыл бұрын

Who is Ben?? His name is Ernie

Hey Ern, I want to go down the military route also, I was in AFROTC as my college but decided to not continue it, but now I want to pursue the military again. Did you go through OTS or ROTC to go to the air national guard to fly? Does is also work the same as the Air Force, like you have to be an officer to fly? Thanks

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Boqxx, yes you have to be an officer to fly in the Air Force. I went through ROTC but the commissioning source is irrelevant, the prize is that pilot slot. Check out all avenues (ANG, Reserves, Active Duty) and for all services. There is one out there for you my friend. Just keep hustling and don’t take no for an answer. You’ll get there. Cheers and best of luck!👍🏽

I know you're a professional Ern, but you gotta have a talk with some of your fellow WN pilots about their behavior on Guard.

As far as failing a checkride I think you could end up this a bad DPE. I was told I could not look up something in the FAR/AIM. I told the local fsdo and they were shocked. His ego wouldn't fit into a cargo 747.

👍🏻

Photobombed by the lady eating in the mirror! 😆 😂 😆

You have my dream job. About to graduate HS, so if I hustle and you're still on with Southwest as a Captain in 5-6 years, maybe I'll fly with you one day, who knows.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I’d be honored my friend👍🏽

Big Ern I know you can't record/vlog etc. while your on the clock but does that goes against mounting a camera, (no sounds) and let it constantly recording, be cool if we can see the takeoff and landing etc..

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Man I’d love to Joe. Still working on it👍🏽

Does the airports and/or airlines have taxi speed limits

9:58 lol.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

👀

What is on the paperwork that is stuck on the window behind you

Do you mean Sack-of-Tomatoes...ie Sacramento! :-)

When I was coming back to sac, and I was talking to a pilot of SWA and he said the 225 program is the best way to start?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I am an advocate for our 225 program and honestly recommend it wholeheartedly. If I could do it again I’d have my daughter go through it. It’s a very well done program. Cheers!

@rageboyjah2272

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn thank you, I would love to work for SWA in my future

is the destination 225 program helpful im planning on going to the University Of Nebraska Omaha for it……im 14 btw

@kevincole2484

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m 17... and honestly I would just go to a local mom and pop flight school, get your licenses there and then become a flight instructor and build your hours. Once u have at least 500 hours I would go fly for a small airline like Cape Air, just to get the airline experience, then fly for a regional, then eventually a mainline airline. I would just take a college class online or something if you want to go

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a fantastic program with lots of support from Southwest.👍🏽 I would get some flying under your belt but it’s not required. Best of luck!

@UnknownSpots6

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn i’ve actually flown a Flight Design CTSW

Hey Cpt do you feel safe and comfortable flying the 738MAX?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

It’s my favorite plane to fly honestly.👍🏽

Hey Ern I have a question, what happens if a pilot sleeps in on accident or their alarm doesn't wake them up? Let's say you had a 5am flight and planned on waking up at 3am but you ended up waking up at 6am, an hour after the flight was supposed to leave. What would happen to the flight and the pilot?

@TB-um1xz

2 жыл бұрын

That's why hotels have phones in their rooms.

@dfg-rg3pd

2 жыл бұрын

@@TB-um1xz So would the other flight crew request the workers at the front desk to call your room?

@TB-um1xz

2 жыл бұрын

@dfg I mean yes. Flight crews look out for each other. Easier for the front desk to call. Than getting a call from the company.

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! Normally the other pilot would provide backup. At the van time if you aren’t downstairs they would call your room. If no answer a room visit will happen. Finally a call through scheduling if none of the first two are successful. Rarely gets that far but we always back up the other pilot. Cheers!

@dfg-rg3pd

2 жыл бұрын

@@TB-um1xz True

on days with fog especially when arriving at your destination airport your can land knowing that the ils is what is helping to keep the traffic moving

Why do you use IATA codes for the airfields when your Flight Plan uses ICAO codes?

@jameswinward4354

Жыл бұрын

Good question

Could you hold camera even with your face or slightly higher so we don’t have to inspect your sinuses?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I’ll try

@workinonhouse

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn 😊

Are you going to get your ETOPS rating so you can go to Hawaii? Also have you ever squawked 7700?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping so early next year👍🏽

@joeylong5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn That would be awesome. Would love to learn what you guys do on the deck during an ETOPs flight. It will be also fun to spend more time in the max!!!

@tomcorwine3091

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn I assume the “hoping so” was in reference to the ETOPS and not the second question :)

Is it a challenge working with a different captain all the time?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say it’s a challenge. Most of our guys and gals are awesome. Of course I enjoy flying with some more than others. Like flying with Captain Dave👍🏽

@getcreative01

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn really love your videos! Thank you! 😀

Have my multi ride this Thursday.. any advice?

@FlyingwithBigErn

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you did well Mason! Fly your plane like the examiner isn’t there is my best advice. You instructor wouldn’t have signed you off if you weren’t ready. Cheers!

@mason3199

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithBigErn it went great! Even did it in some difficult conditions and passed easily! Every maneuver was like the best I’ve ever done them.

Good afternoon Ern! I’m a captain on a non-typerated turboprop for a part 135 cargo airline. I’ve been given the option to either upgrade to a type-rated turboprop, or become a training captain on my current airplane. Do you think experience in the trading department or type-rated turbine experience is more valuable when it comes to an airline applicant?

@TB-um1xz

2 жыл бұрын

Turbine experience is key. I work for Ups and we require 1K TPIC.

@tallishyeti2756

2 жыл бұрын

@@TB-um1xz I’m getting turbine PIC right now. Wondering if it’s better to get some instructing time in my non type rated turboprop, or just go ahead and move into a type rated one

@TB-um1xz

2 жыл бұрын

@Tallishyeti27 Sorry, I read it at non turbo prop. That's my mistake. I guess it depends on what you want to do in life. How much TT do you have?

@tallishyeti2756

2 жыл бұрын

@@TB-um1xz I’ve got 1400TT and 150 Turbine PIC right now, I turn 21 in 3 months. My end goal is SWA

@TB-um1xz

2 жыл бұрын

@Tallishyeti27 I would go to the regionals honestly at this point. Get some part 121 time. You can get into the training center there as well. But honestly look at United, Delta, and American. They all have better pilot pathway.