What is this? - APU

In this video I will be explaining some facts about the APU. I will tell you what it is used for and, if you stay tuned to the end, you will see a real APU start from inside the cockpit.
Enjoy my friends!

[bigmac]

I can't even think of the last time i had an absolutely fantastic day.

[lexystalheim]

You blew my mind. I know it isn't a real 737 that I was experimenting with in a simulator (Xplane 11 737-800) But, I tried the crossbleed start from one engine to another and freaking worked. You never cease to amaze me!

[einarbolstad]

You can also connect warm (not only cold) air externally and it's common in the colder months up here.

[EleanorPeterson]

It's a privilege being able to see all this genuine 'inside' stuff. Thank you! :-)

[chipfla]

Thanks! We had trouble with the APU starting on our flight from JFK to Copenhagen on a 767. We had already been pushed out and had to come back into the gate while mechanics tried starting it. Jet fuel odor in the cabin was very strong. I didn’t know if it was a major concern or not.

[ThomasGrillo]

I remember being on an early morning flight out of a small airport. Just as we were walking up to a CRJ, the pilot had us wait outside the plane, as they were having problems with the APU not starting. Thanks for the video.

[TonyP]

How much power does the GPU provide? I'm guessing it outputs 3-phase 200V, but is it sufficient to run everything on the plane? It seems like that power cable is kind of small to power both buses.

[AirborneEntertainment]

It's amazing to see these videos and you actually doing stuff in the cockpit - brilliant!!! I would love more of them

[indypranger]

Very nice video! Really like it that you actually show us how to do it in the cockpit!!

[DavidSmith-ivtf]

Your video’s are awesome. Thanks so much you are doing a great service to us simmers. Very professional and thorough

[sandeepkommera]

Amazing videos sir ! Thanks for all the great videos. I'm a big fan of aviation industry especially Pilot. Due to economic factors I couldn't afford for Pilot training and have ended up in IT industry but I'm still a big big fan of Pilots and your YouTube videos, android apps and Instagram accounts are making me happy since I'm at-least able see / understand the basics of flying aircrafts. Thanks again !

[smashyapasty]

I'm so grateful for your knowledge I always wanted to know what was in the back of a 747 brilliant content sit please stay safe

[MultiStudley]

Mentour Pilot and PRODUCERS, CREW, videos better and better. I thought the APU was only for starting the engines and the engines provided everything else. I was surprised that the APU was the everything else and the engines are strictly THRUST. Thanks for sharing, YET ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[marcemarce]

You explain in very simple way I love it. Thank you

[keenan]

Hi Mentour, great video again and very educational, quick question, what is that noise we hear after APU is turned off and engines starts on pushback ( sounds like someone is sawing the plane in pieces) ? not sure you know what i

[teun]

Mentour!! I am 13 and I live in the Netherlands. I have been interested in flight since I was 6. This year I flew a boeing 737-800 on a flight simulator and I loved it!! Now I want to be a pilot but everything and everyone says that the chance is 95% that you'll waste your money on the pilot education because you won't get a job. Is it really that bad!!!?? Im only thirteen so I have lots of years to decide but I want something to work towards. Is there a chance that in 4 to 6 years the ods of becoming a pilot increased? I want to become a pilot so bad!! If I can't be a pilot on an airline what are other jobs that are ascociated with flight? Thanks in advance!

[njjeff]

Thank you Peter.... very interesting! Love your house & love your videos!

[marcemarce]

You are just ny best instructor, thank you

[stefanoricciable]

Great video as always Mr. Mentour but I have a question. We see that the apu on this particular airplane has the inoperative sticker on it...isnt apu a critical thing when it comes to an emergency? How can an airplane get operational allowance without having an operating apu?? Thank you in advance

[MannBrothersFilms]

Thanks Mentour, I love your videos and I'm really enjoying the new content!