All of us "Ernie Geeks" were waiting for this moment. Huge congrats to you Big Ern! Thanks for taking us on the UOE. Those four stripes look good on you! Can't wait for the LAX vlogs now.
@nope_not-showing-my-name
2 жыл бұрын
"Waiting"?! I was checking his channel 10 times a day to make sure Y.T. didn't miss popping his video on my stream....
@tommydi4618
2 жыл бұрын
Ernie geeks, lol I like that
@census3370
2 жыл бұрын
It rhymes with his last name too lol
@scotthagapac
2 жыл бұрын
Dave was a great example of a true mentor.
@kam_a3216
2 жыл бұрын
Seeing you walk off the plane with the 4 stripes was definitely a moment that washed over me (and I am sure may of your other followers) with a deep sense of pride. Have not had the pleasure of meeting you yet but hope some day we all would be lucky enough to shake the hand of our good Captain Big Ern . (I just have to stop scheduling Airbus flights :) :) - Kam P.S what a gentleman and scholar Captain Dave is. You could not have asked for a better mentor/check airman
@kurtreber9813
7 ай бұрын
The professionalIsm of "keeping your head in the game" by only recording between each flight leg really impressed me and stands out among all the content creators. WELL DONE.
@bullwinklejmoos
2 жыл бұрын
From one captain ( more than 20 years) to another. Congratulations! Wishing you all the best in your new seat.
@FlyingwithBigErn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@byronjaffe518
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain Ern! Really liked “Dave’s” positive attitude and motivation as not just your UOE Captain but as your Mentor😀
@jaym3240
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Ern!!! We have been waiting for this moment.
@abdulazizahmed838
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way for a passenger to use that ipad software while on flight as an enthusiast?
@chuimershark
2 жыл бұрын
@@abdulazizahmed838 u can choose normal jepp fd, but not fd pro( which requires an email activation directly from the airlines) or foreflight, both works great except there’s no amm function.
@carolynsteed3649
2 жыл бұрын
So good to see you was just wondering if you were flying,you've got this.Have a happy trip!!
@carolynsteed3649
2 жыл бұрын
You look marvelous, like you were meant for that seat, sure you wife is excited for you.
@nellfamily
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Captain E, I'm a huge fan . Keep doing what you're doing. Awesome Awesome Awesome.
@drrodz
2 жыл бұрын
Captain Ernie!, Seeing the 4 bars at the end made me extremely happy for you, Congratulations, you earned it!
@lisacochrane5570
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain! As a passenger I’m extremely grateful to all the hard work and dedication you (and fellow pilots) apply to this job. You also had an amazing check pilot. Super happy for you
@TheSoftballstar1261
2 жыл бұрын
^^^
@larrysproul9424
2 жыл бұрын
Southwest is one of my favorite airlines . MDW is a great airport !
@akeemmanifold819
2 жыл бұрын
10 longs years… congrats cap. I like when Dave said your also a mentor now. A true captain at heart.
@JSBriggs
2 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing 4 stripes on you at the end! As a long time friend of Dave's I know it was was well earned.
@1derol
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Capt Ern! Captain Dave is correct, you'll be mentoring the next generation of aviators now :-)
@Evulnation
2 жыл бұрын
As a fellow pilot (corporate pilot for me) it is inspiring hearing how tired you might be, how exhausted you might feel, but you still set aside time for working out. I try to as best I can but there are many days when I pass on it to sleep and rest in my hotel room. Seeing you push through it encourages me to not let the workouts slip.
@nawinbravs
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Captain! So glad you captured this great moment in an airline pilot’s career. It definitely motivates the rest of us to get to this point. Thank you!
@kingj1399
2 жыл бұрын
“No Excuses… I suck… Get better”. Love the commentary Big Ern! Congratulations on the upgrade! Happy Flying :)
Wow.. this is the most awesome and honest video ever. (I am a pilot also.). For pilots that want to know what it is.. This is amazing. I think that your nervousness doing a different seat for the first time, and Dave's confidence of having your back, honestly makes all Southwest Passengers feel better. It shows the human side, and how hard you guys work to keep everybody safe and share the knowledge. I love this video and love Dave!!!
@IdeaBoxful
2 жыл бұрын
I have huge respect for Airline Captains. Their job is full of responsibilities. Safety of the passengesrs, the crew, the plane and finally flight economy. Everything is great on a modern aircraft when all systems are working and weather is great. But it is during crisis that they prove their mettle. And that happens often, crew may have problems, systems can act out. Weather can get nasty. Most of them do long hours. Its a great job flying the world! So many of them have saved so many lives entrusted to their care in the air. Good luck to you Captain Ernie!
@MrBDub
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats BigErn! Southwest is lucky to have you in the ranks of Captain!
@Ryan-719
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Ernie!!! You earned it, can’t wait to see you in the sky!
@tommydi4618
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Captain Big Ern!!!!! Nothing but smooth air and blue skies for you my friend!!!!!!!!
@sarah6478
2 жыл бұрын
Did you forget? If your not 15 min early you are late. Congrats on first successful flight.
@Dstew57A
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell your such a stand up guy. Very experienced, hard working and most deserving of this move to the Captain seat. Those 4 bars look just right on you! Congratulations Cap 🎉✈️
@dwaynevanmeerten9696
2 жыл бұрын
A big congratulations to you Ernie! Well deserved! I'm looking forward to being your First Officer and getting that photo with you one of these days. Anything is possible being that I am a new LAX guy on reserve!
@Bill_N_ATX
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never flown SWA into KIAH. I grew up in the flight path for Hobby and my mother was one of the original Southwest commuters. She flew up and back three days a week from Hobby to Love Field for work. She did this for three years from 1974 to 1977. It was cheap, it was quick, and it was easy. It was an entirely different airline from the traditional airlines back then. It was like a fast bus ride to Dallas. I went with her a few times. After a year, everyone knew her and she knew everyone. It was a pretty small company just flying the intraTexas routes. Good times.
@rvrnnr987
2 жыл бұрын
Dave was one of the guys who talked to me and inspired me to follow his lead, give up on my Land Rover Defender, my dream car, and to try to get back into aviation. I'm glad I did! Good video, thanks for posting.
@medicalopsgirl
2 жыл бұрын
Sir, heartfelt congratulations! You are an officer and a gentleman. Looking forward to Captain Ern's adventures.
@jonathankenduiwa8580
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Big Ern. In my eyes, you’ve always been a Captain… happy days. Enjoy it. Cheers 🍻
@coreyjordan2745
2 жыл бұрын
I had to stop at 1:55. And say. You got this brother. God, put you in that seat. Do every thing you have done before. Keep moving, keep smiling and keep learning.
@lmartinez3633
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to have a, honest, supportive and knowledgeable check Captain as Dave. Congratulations on your fourth stripe Captain Ern!
@nhlhighlights1429
2 жыл бұрын
This is the one we have been waiting for. Best of luck!
@snafons
Жыл бұрын
Ernie: I’m an ER doc… have tremendous respect for you guys and THANK YOU for your service to our country🇺🇸
@jrobinson4281
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Captain! Hard work, steadfastness and perseverance always pays off.
@danielfreifeldtaisen
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Ernie from a fellow ‘37 captain. I remember this first flight on left seat. My biggest issue was parking the aircraft at the gate… next one will be the first one with a real F/O. It felt like the first Solo flight back on the SEP at the flight school. You will do just fine. Keep the Nose high and blue skies! (And by the way… I also did 10 years in the left seat. Definently happy to have done that. It helps a lot for the big step) It’s a small step over to the left seat, but a Big step becoming a commander!
@stevek4408
2 жыл бұрын
Big congrats Capt. You Ern’d it, deserve it and will be a great Captain. Hope to ride behind you someday. Hey, I’ve had Dave in my right seat a few times. Always a hoot but always an education. Once in a 737-800 sim . Did one Cat 3 landing with the H.U.D. Pretty cool system. Also did an approach with a major wind shear event and one landing with 30 knot direct crosswind. Dave put me through a workout. The sim was reusable after all that so not too bad for a private pilot. Keep learning and enjoy the world view from the left seat.
@Lil-Tee1988
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations from a MCO based Flight Attendant. 💙❤️💛
@RICK-te3qh
2 жыл бұрын
Ben buddy you’re glowing. So beyond happy for you and we appreciate the humble and candid content you share with us. Sunny side up Skip.
@Troopbus
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to a well earned promotion. Your passengers are in good hands
@nathanmclain9027
2 жыл бұрын
“Fuel is great, unless you’re on fire.” Gotta start selling the swag Captain Ern
@wntu4
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@eaglepowersports6155
Жыл бұрын
Hey Big Ern! Seems like yesterday you were my First Official. You were actually the second guy I flew with when I became a Captain 👨🏾✈️. Life has come full circle for you. Congrats! 👊🏾
@brandonrixstine7370
2 жыл бұрын
major congraulations are in order! I just started my PPL training and this gets me so excited!
@jonathanw08
2 жыл бұрын
Don't ever get to fly SW, but would be proud to have you as a Captain! CONGRATULATIONS Ernie!
@phillipbaritone3843
2 жыл бұрын
I’d be honored to have you as my captain any day! Cheers 🍻
@CAPEjkg
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of hard work ,determination and the belief to never stop learning does pay off in the end! Congrats!
@On-Our-Radar-24News
2 жыл бұрын
Big Ern! Congrats bro!! You earned it. I feel like a proud friend. I've been on this journey with you for the past 2 years and to see it come to fruition is amazing! I cant wait to fly with you.
@jimmcclain6255
2 жыл бұрын
Proud of you brother Ern, I’ve followed you for a while, met you and the Doc last Fall at The Migration. I’m also a proud Sun Devil. Be blessed and safe Skipper.
@richardvarner6636
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Big Ern. What an awesome moment for to have received that 4th stripe. You have earned it with dedication and experience. I know your family is so proud of you. May God continue to Bless you, give you safe flights, and be with you, as you provide the flight safety for all the passengers under your care. Happy Flying, and Always Safe Landings!!
@n1msu
Жыл бұрын
From experience, having a real friend who cares about your success will possibly give you even more of a hard time, not in a bad way but wanting you to be the best you can be, especially as they're not even doing the checkride.
@mrjayjaydee
2 жыл бұрын
Major congrats to you Sir. I have been following your channel since mid 2020 during the early stage of the pandemic and have watched every episode and seeing your journey to captain as well as observing your professionalism, poise and character has been amazing to see. You have let us into your world and as an aviation enthusiast like myself, you have really made this such a cool experience and grown, even more than I already had, my love for aviation. Congratulations, Captain.
@c.j.morrison1386
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Upgrade!! You’re a consummate professional and your endeavors are a joy to be a part of! Thanks Big Ern!
@jivefx
2 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of that feeling after SIM training and after IOE etc long ago in the L-1011. I’m sure you feel really great; accomplished and relieved. Congratulations Ernie. Much respect
@debbiestephens1370
2 жыл бұрын
My son just did his first flights as a new Southwest first officer. Good news he might be able to be a captain in 5 or 6 years. Congratulation on your promotion. I love your honesty as you describe your flights. I hope my son gets to fly with you soon. I feel like I understand so much more about what happens when he is in the air. This is one thankful mom. I have always loved aviation. My father was a pilot in the Air Force.
@PapaRomeo068
2 жыл бұрын
HUGE congrats Captain Ern!! Can’t wait to see more!!
@mysho6317
2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS !!!! SO Excited for You. Great to see a Good Person, who works VERY hard, has a Positive Attitude and presents himself as a Professional Role Model for those coming behind + all of us who sit in the back. Fly High & Safe Captain !!!
@phillipbaritone3843
2 жыл бұрын
I love when pilots always have an explanation for a less than perfect landing although in the wake of a large freighter it’s justifiable haha
@Michael-md1sz
2 жыл бұрын
My discussions goes like this, “well, that stunk. Where are we eating dinner tonight?”
@phillipbaritone3843
2 жыл бұрын
@@Michael-md1sz haha so true- so long as the cabin door wasn’t shut after the landing, it was good enough lol
@danieltopham5911
2 жыл бұрын
It has been an honour following you these past few years. Congratulations achieving your captain stripes. Southwest should be proud to have you as a spokes person for them. Congrats again.🇨🇦
@professorr.5427
2 жыл бұрын
An "eye-watering" landing means something different to passengers than it does to pilots, Dave. 🤣🤣
@Leland189
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain Ernie. A nice guy like you really deserve it! Keep um flying!
@unrealisticallystupid7185
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, just wanted to say Congratulations! You have inspired me throughout the time as an FO! Love the content man, keep it up.
@lorij1072
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations with your promotion to Captain Ernie! Really great video, thanks for taking us along. Thank you Dave for all of the excellence of flight officer training. First class all the way. Great team work!❤️🛫
@checkrideair
2 жыл бұрын
"It's an easy aircraft to learn" no kidding, I've learned some of it's systems on my own and flown the 737NGs and MAXs in Xplane, I know simulators aren't entirely right but I think it's a good representation of how the planes work and I mainly use the sim to learn the systems and operations. I take it all with a grain of salt, If I ever decide to become an airline pilot I'll for sure forget or try to get out of habits I've gotten from Xplane and all that
@hafeya
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to go further in depth with the 737, you need the PMDG 737 in Prepar3D (it's not all there yet in MSFS due to limitations from MS).
@jackc3727
2 жыл бұрын
X-Plane is a great tool to learn an aircraft, especially the more simple planes you'll start on like a 172. Obviously the maneuvering isn't that realistic, but if the model is good sims can be extremely helpful to learn systems and instrument flying.
@pilot.sergio4
2 жыл бұрын
@@hafeya The good thing is PMDG is making great strides on the aircraft and Asobo are working hard on continuing to fully flesh out the SDK. Soon we will have a aircraft that surpasses even P3D in terms of systems and hopefully flight dynamics than in P3D.
@hafeya
2 жыл бұрын
@@pilot.sergio4 oh for sure. I've got all the PMDG products on P3D, and I do fly the pmdg 737 on msfs. Just waiting for weather radar and some of the other systems to get built into it.
@donaldcornwell1151
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I notice, and I have an aviation background, is that I have never seen an ounce of arrogance out of this man. He is always learning and upgrading his tradecraft. Another thing I notice is how he treats other crewmembers with respect. I think a lot of FOs will learn a lot from this gentleman and they should be appreciative. I am sure Big Ern would totally disagree totally with my statements and that exactly why he is in the captain's seat. Humility and respect are underrated. Go Big Ern!
@JohnSwanagon
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ern! You’ve got a great shine! Would love to fly with you!
@tonywaters737
Жыл бұрын
The star of this show is Dave! What a wonderful check airman! That’s how it’s done….
@FlyingwithBigErn
Жыл бұрын
Dave is awesome.
@JustinC-et8th
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! A friend, Charles Bourne, from flying at my "waterski" days just upgraded to the left seat at SWA last week as well!
@josehernandez4743
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations ...all you followers waited for this moment ERN 👌👍
@lebuulittler8645
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations and well done Captain! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
@loriwalker5179
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You're going to be a wonderful Captain for Southwest and a great mentor to those coming up.
@jbreezy101
Жыл бұрын
Y'all have great chemistry. Love this video not only because you made it to the top but because you show passion and that chemistry. Congratulations sir. If I fly swa (might not be for awhile but we'll see), I would love it if you were piloting.
@jbreezy101
5 ай бұрын
I did fly SWA recently and did look for you but you were conducting interviews. Funny but they had you fly Missouri 1 three days after I was on it
@richarddelgado8913
2 жыл бұрын
Big congratulations to you " Captain Ernie " you definitely earned it because of all the hard work work you've been putting towards it!
@dmack1827
2 жыл бұрын
The HUD is something you use or don't use. It isn't something you wait for a weather day to use. I use it every day on every flight. Congratulations on the upgrade, Ernie!
@Utahforrest
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell the trainer really cares and knows how to provide feedback and coaching in an encouraging way.
@ronburgundy6579
Жыл бұрын
My wife was able to fly out to BWI to fly on my final leg to LAS. The check airman made the announcement while she pinned my Captain epaulets on. Highlight of my career. Cheers Big Ern. Congrats!
@Yankeejumpman2352
2 жыл бұрын
A huge congrats to you Captain Big Ern for your promotion now being official. I look forward to the honor of having you be the captain of at least one of the Southwest flights my family and I have planned for the future!
@AlongtheRiverLife
2 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! Take it from a retired person, keep going, learn as you go and do not look back!
@Daluke61
5 ай бұрын
A way belated but most certainly well deserved CONGRATULATIONS, Captain!
@alanwelch7297
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations You deserve it. Sorry we won't get to see Dave again.
@FlyingwithBigErn
2 жыл бұрын
Dave is the man!
@jakejacobs7584
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Maybe one of your colleagues gave you the same advice I got after I passed the Fed ride at the end of IOE. I was told, " the next time you look to your left for advice, all you'll get is a view of your reflection". It was good advice.
@colleenmathers4186
2 жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for this Day!! Congratulations!!!
@alanbodker6508
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ernie, you're going to be a great captain....All the best in your career, SW is lucky to have you as their "official" spokesman and captain.
@thebronzetoo
2 жыл бұрын
Ernie, it's Johann from the 301st!! Your video popped into my youtube feed!! Brother, congratulations on upgrading to Captain!! Well done, brother, I miss flying with you!! I'm sharing this on the 301st facebook group!! Come on over!
@danburgdorf6428
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain Ernie!!! A ton of hard work put in with the most humble of attitudes, you should be very proud of your major milestone accomplishment! Thank you for taking us along your journey!
@MikeKobb
2 жыл бұрын
Woo-hooooo! Congratulations, Ernie. Well deserved.
@ZachSmit
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ernie! Such an accomplishment, thanks for sharing your journey. Fly safe!
@flycow69
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain Ernie . You have earned it. Fly a safe and Stay humble. God Bless you..
@dwoodygura
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Captain! You deserve it. Wondering if the SWA flight attendants get tired of flyers asking if Big Ern is in the cockpit?
@gregthegroove
2 жыл бұрын
My friend just got accepted into the Destination 225 SWA cadet program with zero experience! He’s flown my 737 home cockpit SIM in my garage and he will be reporting to Phoenix in a couple months for a year long training. He’s excited, and I’m actually looking to apply to the same program. I hope to get as lucky as him. No experience however my home cockpit 737 sim in my garage is so awesome, so I have a small leg up! 😜
@rockyv9228
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, CAPTAIN. So cool seeing those 4 stripes when you walked out. Livin my dream
@clifgee
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! ... thanks for taking us along on your journey to Captain!
@darryldarling4880
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain Big Ern, I've only been a subscriber for maybe a year or two but I do enjoy your content. Thank you for having us along.
@fedcopp
2 жыл бұрын
Capt. Ern CONGRATULATIONS on officially ranking up to capt. I've been following your channel on Utube for over a year now and I think I've been waiting on this day to come as much as you. Now the time has come, and you finally did it. Left seat jock. Again, congrats, u deserved it.
@richardsaunders3082
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along on this grand adventure !!!
@LukeW-we8ub
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Caption Ern!!!! You have worked so hard and dedicated so much for this! Glad to see it pay off!
@TommyG11814
2 жыл бұрын
Big Ern you are awesome, I bet the big difference is the responsibility, you are now the ultimate decision maker the buck stops with you. Great job , happy for you.
@CCitis
2 жыл бұрын
I like your candidness and your humility Captain... thanks!
@limoman23
2 жыл бұрын
4 stripes look good on ya Capt! Well done & congrats!!!
@FlyingwithBigErn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@Mark-sp6vq
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Captain....we all love Big Ern!! Hope your driving on my next WN flight!
@SUSIEB0812
2 жыл бұрын
Awww, I’m still smiling after this video ended…CONGRATULATIONS Big Ern! So very happy for you and your totally awesome achievement! 🎉🎉🎉
@earlclicker1
2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BARS! PRAYING THAT ALL YOUR TRIPS WILL BE LOVELY SAFE AND YOU'LL ENJOY FOR THE NEXT SO MANY YEARS! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS KEEP THEM COMING
@notboeingnotgoing5483
2 жыл бұрын
My first day in the left seat, I just sat there and smiled and took it all in and yes it did feel weird at first. I am now on the rapid downslide of my career thanks to my age and I have enjoyed all the ups and downs in this volatile but rewarding industry, oddly enough I have never transported passengers just always cargo. I wish you all the best ..... congrats Ern.
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