Takeoff in a Brand New 737 MAX | Boeing Delivery Flight

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • Hey all! So excited to share this flight with you in the 737 MAX. No, I didn't get fly this leg. BUT my company was so awesome and let me tag along. I was so excited that on this leg we could get some footage. This leg was operated under Part 91 and not a revenue flight. This allowed us to get this awesome footage in the 737 MAX!
    Hope you all enjoy it. Cheers!
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:00 Headed to the Airport
    1:35 The Delivery Center
    9:20 Departure BFI
    11:30 Views from the Airplane
    14: Back in PHX
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Komentáře • 326

  • @wcrum600
    @wcrum600 Před 9 měsíci +28

    I got to pick up a 737-300 with my dad when he was the chief pilot at DAL. It was an adventure of a lifetime. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lesterleonard8750
    @lesterleonard8750 Před 9 měsíci +84

    BigErn, if anyone should be the first one to fly this plane it should be you. Because, I am fan of Southwest Airlines thanks to you. I hope I get a chance to meet you and fly on a flight you are in command of. As a military veteran I happy for you as well, take care

    • @jbreezy101
      @jbreezy101 Před 9 měsíci +7

      I agree. He is the perfect ambassador for SWA and please let him record a full flight on a plane

    • @louismoraga4397
      @louismoraga4397 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I got to meet Big Ern in Dallas Love Field. I am on a video he was recording called PAPA. I come out in the minuet 1:30. One great guy.

    • @janaaj1an889
      @janaaj1an889 Před 9 měsíci

      I've flown in every size of 737 over the years. This one looks incredibly big compared with a -200 or -300.

    • @beannosman3855
      @beannosman3855 Před 9 měsíci

      @@jbreezy101 Is he not allowed to?

    • @clearlycaribbeanreb2895
      @clearlycaribbeanreb2895 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@beannosman3855I don’t think SW permits cockpit filming when they are in flight.

  • @WillFibs
    @WillFibs Před 9 měsíci +6

    Glad you got to be apart of the experience! I've been watching the channel since the early days and it's been really amazing watching it grow. Thank you Ern for continuing to take us on your trips as always. Hope to be right seat with you some day

  • @etrimbleable
    @etrimbleable Před 9 měsíci +11

    Hello Big Ern
    My uncle worked for Boeing in Seattle for many years. He's passed but he and my brother used to talk each other's ears off about aviation. They made the rest of us appreciate aviation.. Hi hope Southwest appreciates what an asset you are to them..Thanks for another awesome video. You rock!!!!

  • @GrumpyForester
    @GrumpyForester Před 9 měsíci +5

    I love Seattle; I love Boeing Field with all those new liveried aircraft sitting there waiting to fly (some of them being exotic airlines from faraway places I will never visit). I also loved this video of the delivery flight (always wondered how new aircraft were brought into a fleet) and I can't wait to see your video of you flying the first commercial flight on this new Max. Have a great trip!!

  • @NathanL76
    @NathanL76 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow!! I’m super stoked for you Ernie. That was so cool to watch. And thank you for sharing that awesome, once in a lifetime event with us. And I want to thank Southwest Airlines for allowing you to share with your fans the great and informative content you provide to us. Thanks again and looking forward to more great videos from you. Fly Southwest!

  • @speedbirdavation9832
    @speedbirdavation9832 Před 9 měsíci +1

    As always , fine content, keep smiling mate , keep your head held high , even on the rough days , you deserved that ride for sure, what a beauty ,

  • @wnmech6495
    @wnmech6495 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is one of your best videos. Gives all of your subscribers an opportunity to view the actual flight deck experience. I’ve got buddies that have been up to Boeing for new deliveries and they brag about how great they have been treated.

  • @kimwittmershaus
    @kimwittmershaus Před 8 měsíci +1

    That's so exciting! I can't even imagine flying a plane never mind in a new one! Thank you for sharing this experience with us!

  • @welcometomylife6478
    @welcometomylife6478 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I accompanied my brother who was flying a Kingair 350 to SEA-TAC last April and he pointed out Boeing when we were on final. So glad you were able to be a part of the new delivery! I look forward to more content... LOVE your videos!

  • @MrKevinH
    @MrKevinH Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a great experience. I was excited for this video from the moment I saw the snippet on Southwest's social channels. Thank you for sharing!

  • @hallam7743
    @hallam7743 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That was a great introductory and detailed moments at Boeing airfield in Seattle for the deliveries of both B737 Max aircrafts. You have a great personality and the interior of that B737Max you showed look clean and brand new. I hope you have a great week and I hope you have a safe flight tomorrow afternoon flying this brand new Max aircraft from Phoenix to Texas. The Mount Rainier view was excellent.

  • @embigginator
    @embigginator Před 9 měsíci +8

    Thanks so much for sharing the delivery flight with us, Captain Big Ern. My wonderful late wife used to say she loved the smell of a new car because it smelled like a new dolly. I hope you enjoy that new aircraft smell just as much.

  • @jameshubbell6322
    @jameshubbell6322 Před 9 měsíci

    That was so awesome! Thanks for sharing with us and to Southwest for selecting you to join in on this delivery.

  • @jamesgreer5116
    @jamesgreer5116 Před 9 měsíci

    I was very much looking forward to this. Great video, amazing inside look.

  • @jamesg2609
    @jamesg2609 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Well done.. i too was able to run locomotives that were brand new or totally rebuilt on their madien voyages. Its a thrill because the cabs are brand new and everything works ! Hope you are able to fly new plane off the assembly line..

  • @stubsound
    @stubsound Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks so much. Fantastic video. Happy flying 🙂

  • @tlo8646
    @tlo8646 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Man, oh man, was THAT a treat!!! Amazing video and experience offered to an obviously deserving Captain!

  • @billnelson3732
    @billnelson3732 Před 8 měsíci

    Outstanding! Congrats and thanks for making this content available!

  • @williamouart4108
    @williamouart4108 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome you were selected!Seen the sneek peak on southwests sight!

  • @user-pb4sb7rp7p
    @user-pb4sb7rp7p Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks so much for sharing Big Ern!! Awesome video of my favorite airline.
    Taking SWA this Monday from BAL to FLL. Looking forward to seeing you someday on an SWA flight!!

  • @davesemak
    @davesemak Před 9 měsíci +1

    Big Ern I’ve been flying Southwest for many years and this is the first delivery flight for me, I track tail numbers and will hope to get a ride on this beauty someday. I enjoy your positive energy always, thank you!!!

  • @josephineahelle5094
    @josephineahelle5094 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow Big Ern,
    Great video!!! What an experience flying a brand new plane. Looking forward to seeing more! Thanks for sharing 😍 ✈

  • @DEllisMusic
    @DEllisMusic Před 9 měsíci

    So awesome!!! What an amazing one of a kind experience. I once had a pretty cool new plane experience commuting home after a trip on frontier. First plane had an issue so they brought in another plane for us that was brand new and had never seen revenue service. I had been chatting with the crew in the gate area and they let me come down with them before boarding which made me the first non-frontier passenger on the plane. Smelled brand new!!! Super neat experience.

  • @matthewkeenan8698
    @matthewkeenan8698 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing video! Such a cool look into what happens!

  • @kam_a3216
    @kam_a3216 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic Vlog Captain - very exciting

  • @yellowdogadventures
    @yellowdogadventures Před 9 měsíci +2

    "That new airplane smell" ...... now we know what Ern really does.... flips switches, twists dials, enjoys the view.....

  • @robertdmoore2592
    @robertdmoore2592 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on your special mission it looked like a lot of fun! About a week ago my son sent that video and I say you and I said "Wait I know that guy!" I'm an A&P and I was sent to Beechcraft in Wichita,Ks to pick up a new Baron for the flight school and you're absolutely right the manufacturers really layout a big spread!

  • @rossginn1171
    @rossginn1171 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Always enjoy your videos BIG ERNIE and I’m always looking for you at SAN San Diego airport while I’m running my crane 🏗️ on the terminal 1 steel erection project. I have about another 4 weeks and we’ll be done, I’m going to miss watching all the action in/out of SAN.😢 San Diego really grew on me,,,, great weather and great people.

  • @carolynsteed3649
    @carolynsteed3649 Před 9 měsíci

    Good to see you again & congratulations, LUV SWA👋✈️✈️

  • @heinekenczech
    @heinekenczech Před 8 měsíci

    Just awesome. Thank you for sharing.

  • @census3370
    @census3370 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Inspiring me to want to fly for swa, dream was always alaska, but working for swa the environment is amazing, makes me want to fly for them. great vid ern, hope to run into you!

  • @pravinjeremiadoss9776
    @pravinjeremiadoss9776 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I work for Boeing, and thank you and South west team for being a loyal customer. love the video!

  • @screamingparrot2436
    @screamingparrot2436 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I go past BFI a lot when I’m heading to UW Medical Center for appointments at the heart center. Also that journal and pen is nice, my sister in law is HR for Boeing so she gets Boeing swag. Since I’m a avgeek and Boeing fan she always gives me all sorts of Boeing stuff. She just gave me a really nice Hydroflask with Boeing branded on it.

  • @ritchieb1612
    @ritchieb1612 Před 9 měsíci

    This was spectacular BigErn, as always a officer & gentleman.

  • @ecossearthur
    @ecossearthur Před 9 měsíci

    Outstanding ❤ the company video with Boeing.

  • @DDBrecon
    @DDBrecon Před 9 měsíci

    Congratulations to you and your colleagues

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas Před 9 měsíci

    Great video sir. Always good to get a new plane! 🤠👍

  • @kjjones8627
    @kjjones8627 Před 8 měsíci

    Love your videos Capt. Ern

  • @gregmeadors9624
    @gregmeadors9624 Před 9 měsíci

    We live down in the Portland area so we have visited Seattle many times. Have taken the Boeing factory tour in Everett, Washington which was awesome. Have also visited The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field so many times I have lost count.

  • @captainacq3033
    @captainacq3033 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hey Ern, thanks for the great content brother. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @sundar999
    @sundar999 Před 9 měsíci

    A special, heartwarming video from Seattle and Boeing😊 Thanks BigErn!

  • @MotoVloggedOUT
    @MotoVloggedOUT Před 9 měsíci

    Cool video, saw this finally from being ‘on the inside’ :) just finished LOFT 2 and came home today from initial training!

  • @notboeingnotgoing5483
    @notboeingnotgoing5483 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video this brings back a lot of memories for myself when I had the honor to pick up two of our fleets 74-8 freighters. The fine folks at the factory treat you great and its so bittersweet for me that production has ended. Your fitting in pretty good in that left seat

    • @08turboSS
      @08turboSS Před 7 měsíci

      The 74 is COMING BACK!!. Might not be a 4 engine queen but lets hope so.

  • @marksanderson8827
    @marksanderson8827 Před 4 měsíci

    Superb vloggin Sir, really enjoyed it, great to see when you have the choice of where to sit in an empty cabin, you choose a window seat!! True aviator. Cheers fella.

  • @lawrenceakini4981
    @lawrenceakini4981 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for this vlog. Fly and stay safe. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

  • @rseltzer169
    @rseltzer169 Před 9 měsíci

    Such a great video! Thanks for sharing your adventure- it is fascinating to an aviation geek like myself! My husband also enjoyed it. He knows I am a super BigErn fan!

  • @rockbell9498
    @rockbell9498 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome video Ern, I'm so looking forward to the one day that my daughter and I get the chance to catch one of your runs out of Sky Harbor. 👍

  • @CharlesJones-rd4jy
    @CharlesJones-rd4jy Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us along Big Ern.

  • @avjayk
    @avjayk Před 9 měsíci

    Been waiting for this since you talked about, and then seeing recent Southwest advertisements about this new plane delivery.

  • @rgoubin1
    @rgoubin1 Před 9 měsíci

    Neat video. Welcome back 🙏

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video great plane and happy landings and greetings from 🇬🇧

  • @ianallen1948
    @ianallen1948 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a great experience….I have only taken one the other way! 😂amazed they get into service so quickly once it is delivered

  • @privelegec2012
    @privelegec2012 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely Awesome Big Ern!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kennethbarnhouse7462
    @kennethbarnhouse7462 Před 9 měsíci

    Seriously, I saw the production video first and was excited to see you in the video taking the keys to the plane. Very cool opportunity for you and thank for sharing this video with us.

  • @Dr.Pepper001
    @Dr.Pepper001 Před 9 měsíci

    I'm thoroughly enjoying your channel.

  • @davidvega1212
    @davidvega1212 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nice one. I was amazed to see an actual meal in a SWA flight. :)

  • @maliburockyoaks9042
    @maliburockyoaks9042 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing!

  • @Eyob797
    @Eyob797 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice delivery VLOG.

  • @jeffanderson6795
    @jeffanderson6795 Před 4 měsíci

    Just discovered your channel thru My Layover Life ! Looking forward to watching

  • @edwardtorres393
    @edwardtorres393 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing content always🙌🔥

  • @larrydockery7201
    @larrydockery7201 Před 9 měsíci

    love your vids capt . ya i have a big heart for the 737 but dam i miss my l-1011 tri star god old days of flying back in 70s 80s rock on guys

  • @theanonymouscat5062
    @theanonymouscat5062 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was awesome.

  • @alejandroaston3821
    @alejandroaston3821 Před 9 měsíci

    I love Boeing 737 Max wow amazing

  • @1derol
    @1derol Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thank you for the "Jumpseat Pass" as always. This was a super program!

  • @Marcfyve24
    @Marcfyve24 Před 7 měsíci

    Dude thanks for uploading this video. It was awesome
    Fellow 73 driver (🇺🇸), looking forward to crossing paths with you in one of the many terminals!
    Blue skies and smooth rides!

  • @vinicyusmartins
    @vinicyusmartins Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing, Ern.

  • @jetjumbo2129
    @jetjumbo2129 Před 9 měsíci

    That's awesome, watching all the way from Nairobi Kenya

  • @richardsaunders3082
    @richardsaunders3082 Před 9 měsíci

    Great Video !!! I imagine this trip starting something like this: Southwest PR Team - brainstorming session around a table somewhere... "hey... how bout taking that pilot that makes the videos... he's been really supportive of the brand... he plays by the rules..." Truly a thoughtful reward for a great guy !!!

  • @mattcairns4282
    @mattcairns4282 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome video!

  • @Q1776Q
    @Q1776Q Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!

  • @AaronHarberg
    @AaronHarberg Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks Ern from right here in the Seattle area myself, great film.

  • @thachamp12
    @thachamp12 Před 9 měsíci

    Gotta luv the ole Southwest roll on take off!

  • @bhollingsworth
    @bhollingsworth Před 9 měsíci

    Fun video. Just found your channel but I'm glad I did.

  • @CaptainStevenMarkovich
    @CaptainStevenMarkovich Před 9 měsíci

    One of my viewers said I must watch Big Ern. Awesome show. Subscribed 👍👍

  • @Spoolingturbski
    @Spoolingturbski Před 8 měsíci

    New to the channel! Excited to follow the journey

  • @Ahhposition
    @Ahhposition Před 9 měsíci

    Wow! What a treat!

  • @allisonabbott-kline4765
    @allisonabbott-kline4765 Před 9 měsíci

    How cool you were included in the delivery flight! I really enjoy your content Big Ern.....

  • @DirtyLilHobo
    @DirtyLilHobo Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing that experience! Did that aircraft smell new? The brand-new SD-90 railroad locomotives had a very strong smell of fresh paint. And, the BE-99s that I helped build for Beech Aircraft in the late sixties had that brand-new airplane smell. ATCS ZAB/ZDV Retired

  • @UAL012
    @UAL012 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nicely done! The Max looks like it's a dream to fly. I'm jealous.

  • @tabauknight
    @tabauknight Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic..

  • @petrovichbauer5105
    @petrovichbauer5105 Před 9 měsíci

    Ya gotta love the 60s technology with big screens

  • @Tina2tu
    @Tina2tu Před 9 měsíci

    So awesome! ❤🎉

  • @ndegepilot
    @ndegepilot Před 9 měsíci

    Really cool!!!

  • @Adam_Gray
    @Adam_Gray Před 9 měsíci

    Great tie choice Big Ern 🇺🇸

  • @stevegonzales3612
    @stevegonzales3612 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really enjoy your video's based on your knowledge of flying and enthusiastic/communication demeanor! I hold highest tier status in both a Star Alliance & One World airlines, unfortunately just not a fan of flying SW Airline. Keep the videos going... 👊respect👊

  • @johndavis1789
    @johndavis1789 Před 9 měsíci

    Man that's awesome 👌🏾 👌🏾can't wait to fly on the 737max

  • @Snaproll47518
    @Snaproll47518 Před 8 měsíci

    Fun video, your smile is contagious. As an Airbus retiree I was hoping to see the transfer process at Boeing, of course with the acquisition cost kept secret. That beautiful aircraft should still be generating revenue for SW in 2050.

  • @xxkasperxx
    @xxkasperxx Před 9 měsíci

    Always look for Ern when I fly SW since I started watching😂 maybe in a few weeks when we fly again ....

  • @ihateusernames2006
    @ihateusernames2006 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I went to the Boeing Museum of Flight In June. Great experience. For lunch, we sat on the patio and watched the beautiful Boeing planes take off and land. I saw a brand new 777 with the Boeing livery on the side take off. Pulled out Flightrader24 and watched the flight. They did a couple of loops over the ocean and came back in. I had a touch of envy wanting to be on that cool airplane. I met a bunch of Boeing employees at the Museum and on my vacation in Seattle. They are proud of the planes they produce. Your flight looked like a fun time and a good experience. You are a great ambassador for Southwest. Maybe in retirement, Boeing will hire you as an Ambassador.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing this Aviation event.

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před 9 měsíci +1

      😂 Hahaha!!! Again, thank you for the trip here!! You made me laugh!!☺☺

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, it has been some years that me and a couple foemer crew members went to the Boeing Field. Museum tour there was nice!! Hahaha!!☺☺

  • @Awekx77.7
    @Awekx77.7 Před 9 měsíci

    Yesss I saw the southwest tiktok with you in it!!!

  • @majiccdtv
    @majiccdtv Před 9 měsíci

    i saw that plane!!! Amazing!

  • @johndemerse9172
    @johndemerse9172 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic video Ern! I hope I can be a passenger on one of your flights to Hawaii this winter. Cheers from CYYB.

  • @dodgersfan5597
    @dodgersfan5597 Před 9 měsíci

    This was fantastic 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Bill_N_ATX
    @Bill_N_ATX Před 9 měsíci +3

    I’ve never been involved in the sign off and delivery flight of a jet, but I was a witness to the sign off, handoff, and delivery of a couple of 500 million dollar satellites back in the early 2000s. Thankfully I wasn’t the one signing the three five inch thick, three binders in a procedure that made a house closing look simple and quick. But everyone involved was extremely happy that the years long ordeal was over and the birds were flying and operating. I imagine delivery of a multimillion dollar airplane is similar.

  • @robertmaza4272
    @robertmaza4272 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey BigErn!!!! Didn't knowthe new 737 max has a HUD!!!!!! Awesome Sweet!!!!! Love the videos!!!!!!!!

  • @jicasas
    @jicasas Před 9 měsíci +3

    I appreciate you taking us along in your vids, great to have you in Seattle! This video, especially the takeoff was really special for me because that’s where I learned how to fly! Really cool seeing the views through someone else’s lens. Looking forward to the next one! Have fun on the first revenue flight! ✈️

  • @Rmi_brandito
    @Rmi_brandito Před 9 měsíci

    Been flying southwest more often hoping to meet big e or Morgan one of these days😊

  • @toddhall3720
    @toddhall3720 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yay for New Plane smell 😉