B737 Simulator (and Technical Info) [Archive]

Star5

8th Apr 2001, 19:27

I am hoping that there is someone out there can shed some light on me.

I have just recieved a phone call from an airline operator in Europe asking me to come and start ASAP, once I have obtained my 737/400 type rating. I currently hold an Australian CPL & IR(multi) with 250hrs, and have just been to europe and obtained a CPL & IR(multi) from there as well, but this country was not a part of the JAA, and has just recently joined with them.

This is my first job offer but I must obtain this endorsement quickly in order to start with this new charter company. I have been told that SABENA Air was an ideal place to obtain the training, not sure!!. Can anyone shed any light on this also. Maybe someone else can suggest somewhere else where I can do it properly and quickly.

My other concern is once I obtain my type rating will this be difficult for the JAA to recognise, as I hold an Australian CPL and a non JAA European CPL.

I am thrilled about this offer and hope that everything goes well, because I have encounted alot of big hurdles in the past to get to this level. I just want my dream to come true, and continue flying.

I would gladly appreciate your veiws and comments on this topic. Please email me if you have any futher information to share with me.

Oleo

8th Apr 2001, 19:44

"Danger, danger Will Robinson".

I hope this all works out for you but be very, very careful.

All very well for the airline to say we will give you a job once you have forked out a shed load of money from your own pocket. A day is a long time in aviation. Have they given you a contract? Even then you should talk it over with a local lawyer. Would not like to see you out of pocket with no job.

I'm sure others can comment on good places to get your rating.
Good luck.

Star5

8th Apr 2001, 20:19

Oleo, thanks for the comments, but no they have not given any such thing as contract. All I have recieved is a written letter from them that they will consider my application upon successful completion of the 737/400 course, and that they were interested in offering me a first officers position.

Just to confirm I rang him up tonight again, the flight ops director, and reiterated to him that was it clear that I will be definately starting with them once I obtained my type rating, he replied yes you have my word and the companies word, and that if nothing else goes wrong I will be working with them. His only concern was that he hoped there would be no beurocratical interference, otherwise he was happy for me to start.

springbok449

8th Apr 2001, 22:17

Star5, be sure you know what you are doing because it is a lot of money to spend ie around 15 to 18 thosand pounds and if they then turn round and say that the job is no longer there you'll be in trouble.
Hacving considered that British Midland run courses at decent prices don't know anymore details though and also EAC in Brussels.
Good luck mate.

Sagey

9th Apr 2001, 03:35

Get the confirmation in writing.

The letter you typed stated that they would consider your application once you have obtained the rating.

The phone call confirms that u def get a job if you get the rating. Get that in writing, the letter indicates that the job is not a formality.

Sagey

Star5

9th Apr 2001, 04:24

Thanks for the comments SAGEY & SPRINBOK 449, you have really got me thinking now, Im having second thoughts now.

Do you really think, after obtaining the 737-400 endorsement, I would be able to find employment elsewhere in europe with the amount of hours I have? Should I take my chance?

I dont want to be continually pestering the Flight ops director with phone calls asking these questions, as I think I might change his mind in considering me. He sounded honest and sincere every time I spoke to him since the last 3 months, and has kept me well informed of all the current happenings. He even went as far as appologising for being vague during that time and not giving a definate yes or no to me, but now that the company has got its AOC and green lights he was pleased to say to me that he wants me to start with the company ASAP and wanted me to commence my training ASAP and get over to Europe.

Still confused!!

Capt Vegemite

9th Apr 2001, 06:20

I assume you have the right to live and work in Blighty?

Vmike

12th Dec 2001, 13:57

Some time ago, somebody posted a link to a website that had lots of info on Boeing 737 systems. It also had practice type rating test papers along with loads of other useful info.

Try as I might, I can't find it in the archives. Does anybody have a website address for anything along these lines?

Thanks :cool:

Obi Wan Kirk

12th Dec 2001, 14:11

Try <www.smartcockpit.com>! :)

Superpilot

12th Dec 2001, 15:45

It used to be: www.b737.org.uk (http://www.b737.org.uk) - it can be a bit slow.

Vmike

12th Dec 2001, 16:15

Thanks chaps, that's exactly what I wanted. :)

BillyFish2

12th Dec 2001, 18:31

Nice one Obi Wan Kirk.

Excellent site, mine of info and it's all free!

doomsday

8th Feb 2002, 22:12

Anyone know where you can to a caa recognised 737 conversion course. Currently rated on 200 but want to do a 300/400 course. Any ideas, other than CTC in southampton?

pjumbo

8th Feb 2002, 23:11

How about GECAT in Crawley, on Fleming Way? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

jmore

8th Mar 2002, 14:47

eaglejet.net are advertising a 737-800 rating jar compliant

springbok449

8th Mar 2002, 18:00

BMI used to do 737 ratings for private customers, give them a try otherwise I think your best bet would be GECAT in Crawley, they are very good and I understand pretty reasonable in price.. .Good luck , regards Bokkie449

FL245

29th Apr 2003, 04:27

Hi there

Anyone fancy going 50/50 on a B737-700NG Sim in prep for airline assesment. It would be LGW Fri 2nd May

Best way to contact me is via a Private Message

FL245

fintan

22nd Jun 2004, 19:52

Theres quite alot of these home built setups, but must say that this one dose not particuarly grab my attention with the exception of the only one ive seen that uses the hydraulics, Best ive seen is an a320, if i find the link ill post it.

FlyUK

22nd Jun 2004, 21:18

Has anyone seen the flight simmers program on discovery wings? Now these guys have some serious hardware, mainly in the US though. I can't remember what its called off the top of my head but i'm sure it will be on again in the near future.

Expedite :ok:

High Wing Drifter

22nd Jun 2004, 21:30

Was that the program I saw where some of those guys were, like, um, talking to imaginary cabin crew :uhoh:

fintan

22nd Jun 2004, 21:37

Yip seen that program , absolutely brill, theres one guy in Dublin also whos has one down in Dublin docks.

FlyUK

22nd Jun 2004, 21:41

Oh yea, talking to imaginary crew gives it the whole 'real' experience! :D

toomuchradiations

25th Jul 2005, 14:27

Hi gals and guys!!, where can we get some practise on a B737-200 simulator in England or Ireland or Continental Europe??
How much should we expect to be charged for that?

thanks very much!

tmr

flighttime2.0

25th Jul 2005, 15:54

As far as im aware the only 737-200 sim that is available to hire by the hour is in Dublin Airport.

The 737 in Dublin costs 320 euro per hour with an instructor

To book a slot on it call parc aviation, but give yourself plenty of time as the sim is always booked up.

hope this helps. Flighttime2.0

toomuchradiations

25th Jul 2005, 18:34

thanks very much!...and do u know where to get that telephone no. from?

cheers,

tmr

carbheatout

25th Jul 2005, 19:13

Come on geezer!!! Get on Google, type in Parc, Aviation, Dublin! Get your act together man if you want this job!

PropstoMAX

25th Jul 2005, 22:18

I believe 737-200 sim in Dublin is now owned by Simtech and only method of contact is through their web address
http://www.simtech.ie

flighttime2.0

26th Jul 2005, 10:44

If you contact parc they will give you the number of the instructor who you will be on the sim with and he will book it for you when its available.. flighttime

toomuchradiations

26th Jul 2005, 23:21

cheers guys!!

tmr

TheFlyingDJ

29th Jul 2005, 07:40

If you don't succeed in planning at previous mentioned facilities, try contacting this (http://www.tfc-kaeufer.de/places/essen/index.html) website and inquire for tje -200 sim.
They have one and it is mostly used for MCC training.

Joe_Bar

29th Jul 2005, 20:30

Sabena has a FFS 737-200

Sabena (http://www.sfa.be/advanced_training/b737_200.htm)

Cheers Joe

toomuchradiations

30th Jul 2005, 13:21

THANKS VERY MUCH INDEED TO ALL OF YOU GUYS !!!.......and RYR 738 jockey I sent you a private message!!

have a good week end!

tmr

Kazakhstan

29th Aug 2005, 19:56

Hello, from the east.

Phantom Carbheat strikes again!

Tambaran

14th Jan 2006, 22:20

Hi Guys,

Am doing an assessment with Ryanair and would like to know the EPR/N1 and pitch settings for the various stages of flight. Also anything else that may be appropriate. Am coming off a B767-300. Thanks

moggiee

14th Jan 2006, 22:31

Try here:

http://www.b737.org.uk/index.htm

There may be something of value.

Jetavia

14th Jan 2006, 22:48

Maybe you can use some of the below info? :)

Source: http://www.willflyforfood.cc/AmWest.htm

Attitude Speed Pitch EPR

level 210 6 1.23

level 180 8 1.3

level 150 11 1.33

climb 150 13 1.7

level 150 11 1.33

*descent 150 8 1.04 just above idle

*level 150 11 1.33

*level 125 13 1.5

*climb 125 16 1.82-1.85

level 125 13 1.5

descent 125 8 1.2

level 125 13 1.5

During final acceleration from 125 to 210:

Pitch reduce from 13 to 6 and power from 1.7 to 1.23 where you started.

* = In case you do a different profile which would include 2 climbs, one at each 150kts and 125kts.

Plan level-offs from climb about 50' prior and from descent 100' prior.

Pitch is the most important factor. If you maintain these pitch settings you will be able to make small adjustments to power to maintain airspeed and the EPR will then work as a "Ballpark" figure to glance over to see what the power is set at.

This profile is a butt kicker the first time you do it and that is why the prep is so important. Your wrist will get a little tired from always banking back and forth and climbing and descending.

Tambaran

15th Jan 2006, 23:52

Thanks guys, much appreciated. :)

flycold

31st Mar 2006, 01:09

Dear Captains and First Officers,

I'm B737NG rated, but would like to know B737-300.

Anybody can explain specific differences between these fleet?

(for example, instrument and switches, performance, technical skills etc.)

If you can send me any materials(AOM, POM etc.) will be very grateful.

Please PM me.

Thank you previously! :ok:

Regards,

flycold

Wee Weasley Welshman

31st Mar 2006, 06:49

This is a forum for people who would go "coo!" upon entering a 737 flightdeck and therefore be of little use to you in explaining the differences.

I suggest you repost on the tech log forum or similar. Alternatively the excellent http://www.b737.org.uk/ will give you a lot of info very easily.

Cheers

WWW

fireflybob

16th May 2006, 10:20

Got the interview/sim ride coming up next month and want to get a couple of hours on the B737-200 sim - anyone know where I can do this and/or who to contact to arrange, preferably in Midlands.

Thanks for any help.

jumbo-clingfilm

16th May 2006, 11:31

www.google.co.uk

WX Man

16th May 2006, 12:36

If Oxford can fit you in, they've got a 737-400. However the sim is very booked up- they might not be able to fit you in before you need it. And if you did get a slot, it would be at 03:00 or something.

Give Gail Longhurst @ OAT a call to arrange.

carbheatout

16th May 2006, 13:35

http://www.yorkshireflightcentre.co.uk/

Also there is the 737-200 at Simtech, Dublin. Contact Parc and they may be able to set you up.

-8AS

16th May 2006, 13:45

There are only two genuine 737-200 sims in Europe. Parc Aviation have one based at the Aer Lingus training facility in Dublin and offer airline prep courses (mainly using FR pilots). The other is Ryanair's own sim at EMA, but it is not available for private hire.

Bournemouth has a sim centre with some classics installed - B727, L1011 and Bac 1-11. All good for raw data scan.

T668BFJ

16th May 2006, 16:22

www.simtech.ie (http://www.simtech.ie)

[email protected]

Best bet for the 737-200

Troy McClure

16th May 2006, 19:04

Would also recommend Yorkshire Flight Centre. Chance of a discount if you book last minute too. Kevin Medcroft the guy to speak to.

elpilote

30th Nov 2006, 12:46

HI,

Is there anybody who has an QUESTION BANK on the 737-300?
I have an written test for a compagny next week.
I am actually studying the FCOM but i have never flew the 737 (exept touch and go) and there 1 year that i have finished my type, so quite a long time ago and all the theorie is far in my head?

Can you help me???

GoldenMonkey

30th Nov 2006, 12:54

elpilote

Have a look here
http://www.b737.org.uk/quiz.htm
Pretty comprehensive set of questions on the B737.

Good luck

Cheers

GM

elpilote

30th Nov 2006, 13:29

thanks for your reply.

Any other web sites???

High Wing Drifter

30th Nov 2006, 14:24

If you don't mind getting your wallet out:
http://www.impactink.com/main/shop/cat_188.htm

shabo8

30th Nov 2006, 16:30

Howya
Try using www.smartcockpit.com. Plenty of questions on there which are divided into sections based on FCOM 2 i.e automatic flight, hydraulics, etc. I used this site together with those already mentioned whilst studying during my TR.
Best of luck buddy :ok:

elpilote

30th Nov 2006, 16:33

No body as a question bank in PDF format for exemple that you can send me by mail.
It will be very nice of you

extreme P

1st Dec 2006, 14:34

http://www.fmcguide.com/catalog/media/questions.pdf
You're welcome.

elpilote

2nd Dec 2006, 06:38

Thanks to everybody!!:ok::ok::ok:
I will be busy for 2 weeks now but that 's nice

May be if somebody have something else you can post it and i will do a summery in a few day with all the adresses.

Thanks in advance

elpilote

hasoon

5th Dec 2006, 09:04

:) hello all,is there any body who has a Q bank on the A 320-200? i have written test can any body help??

boogie-nicey

5th Dec 2006, 09:27

Though this isn't a question bank per se it might still prove somewhat usefull:

http://www.airbusdriver.net/

and also this might help to a limited extent...

http://www.meriweather.com/320/fd-320.html

Hope that helps.:ok:

planecrazy.eu

5th Dec 2006, 14:28

Way off topic, but are they any of those great links for the Dash 8 Q400 that you can get access to, or some access for free, not quite ready to get my wallet out yet, just wanted to do a little swatting...

Some great links above though, especially for Airbus...

boogie-nicey

5th Dec 2006, 14:47

Here's some Dash 'stuff' for you, hope it's of some use:

http://www.augsburgair.de/training/cbt_e.php

http://www.infowerk.at/main.php?sid=103&group=6&lang=en

hasoon

6th Dec 2006, 06:53

thank u boogine-nicey that will help:ok:

boogie-nicey

6th Dec 2006, 10:13

While I'm at it here are some further links to some very good CBT providers and have demos too on their website's too:

http://www.avsoft.net (CBTs for almost all commercial aircraft)

http://www.redtriangle.com (more CBT items)

http://www.757.org.uk (rather obvious)

http://www.757.org.uk/diff/index.html (differences in the 767)

Hope that helps for now.

pilot007

23rd Dec 2006, 20:09

Hi folks,

wish you all merry x-mas and a happy new year!

I just started my career as a B737 (CL+NG) pilot :)

I'm looking for a book (beside the Volume I + II, SOP etc...)...

Which one do you know/use/prefer/suggest?

1) B737 Management Reference Guide by Pat Boone (approx. 90 €)
http://www.b737mrg.net/index.html
2) B737 Technical Guide by Cris Brady (approx. 110 $)
http://www.b737.org.uk/
3) B737 Cockpit Companion by ? (approx. 50 $)
http://www.fmcguide.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_24_26&products_id=38
Thanks, hear you on the frequency!

acuba 290

24th Dec 2006, 09:02

737 cockpit companion is great book

some of them are also funny http://www.utem.com/manuals.html

G-Dawg

3rd Jan 2007, 10:20

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone know's of a B737-300 sim for hire in the UK. I've contacted both Alteon and Irgo (Gecat)...Anybody else????

Cheers

G

scroggs

4th Jan 2007, 08:32

Gullyone, you obviously either have messages from Pprune trapped in a spam filter, or you ignore your e-mail. The phrase in your first post "just keeps the sims busy and me in a Job" indicates that you have a financial interest in the device you are advocating, and thus your posts constitute advertising, which is strictly prohibited here.

Scroggs