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Forum: Tech Log
4th Aug 2012, 04:50
Replies: 0
Views: 974
Posted By TurbofanDude

Any 717 pilots out there?

Hi there,

I am working on a project which will require some in depth knowledge and pictures of the Boeing 717.

Is there anyone out there who can help? I am of course willing to offer...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2012, 20:27
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By TurbofanDude

737 Classic reference

Hey guys,

My software team and I are building 737 classic series for the Microsoft Flight Simulator X platform. We are looking for 737 classic pilots who are interested in participating by either...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jul 2011, 23:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By TurbofanDude

To you larger 737 pilots

To anyone to operate the 737-800 or -900, a quick question:

Do you ever hear buzzsaw while cruising if the aircraft is heavy? I was wondering, if the N1 is 92 or 93% at cruise, will you still hear...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jun 2011, 21:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,582
Posted By TurbofanDude

Oh I am not sorry I come from Boeing at all, just...

Oh I am not sorry I come from Boeing at all, just interested in getting my Airbus knowledge right as well.

When I finally get my license and certifications in order, I will be hoping for Boeings....
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jun 2011, 11:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,582
Posted By TurbofanDude

A340 Autospoilers (sorry, I come from Boeings)

Hey guys,

Got a quick question of the A340 for you - does it in fact have auto-deploying spoilers when you land or does the pilot need to manually deploy them? If they do not auto deploy, is...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2011, 11:09
Replies: 13
Views: 4,295
Posted By TurbofanDude

I see, so, it usually doesn't happen that often,...

I see, so, it usually doesn't happen that often, but it can. Does anyone know if Southwest purposely hits harder than normal because if it?
Forum: Tech Log
28th Apr 2011, 11:21
Replies: 13
Views: 4,295
Posted By TurbofanDude

Southwest Smash Landing and B737 Spoiler?

Hey Guys,

My friend was trying to convince me that Southwest purposely lands at 200-300 FP/M just to smooth the roll out. He also said that if you land to smooth, the spoilers won't deploy. Is...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Apr 2011, 14:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,661
Posted By TurbofanDude

I am not sure we are talking about the same...

I am not sure we are talking about the same thing. I don't mean putting the starters to GND continously, I mean literally putting the switch to the CONT setting. I've seen this done on real 737's...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2011, 07:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,661
Posted By TurbofanDude

Starters on continous and speed bugs

Two more questions:

What are "speed bugs" on the 737 series airplanes? I understand the correct use and application of autothrottle, but I'm not sure what speed bugs are.

Also, at what stage in...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2011, 07:04
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By TurbofanDude

737 Minimums, thrust reduction, and FCOM

Hi guys,

Quick questions,

What are the minimums for a CAT II and CAT III ILS approach? What about visual?

Also, what about altitude (50, 40, etc) should the throttle be brought back to idle...
Forum: Questions
18th Apr 2011, 15:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,657
Posted By TurbofanDude

Keeping busy?

A question I've been dieing to know: What do pilots do to keep busy while flying? (Especially when the cockpit door can't opened). What is a pilot allowed to have in the cockpit?

Also, what...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2011, 19:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,111
Posted By TurbofanDude

Thanks

Thanks for the idea, that was close to what I was doing, I was just having trouble keeping the thing airborne. I suppose if that happened I should turn off the Yaw Damper to get more control!
...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2011, 10:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,111
Posted By TurbofanDude

737-700 - engine out on rotate help

Hi guys,

I was just wondering. I was simulating some engine out at V1, V2, and VR yesterday and I was able to abort the takeoff when I did it early, and when I failed the engine at like 215 knots...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2011, 00:46
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By TurbofanDude

thanks guys. I have seen both the...

thanks guys.

I have seen both the airliners.net photos and the 737 tech site.

still need a pilot though, but I'm getting there
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2011, 19:50
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By TurbofanDude

Yes, I am looking for the analog primary flight...

Yes, I am looking for the analog primary flight instruments as well. I want to use a sim but I can't because I live in update New York in the US, so I don't have access to it. They are still in...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Mar 2011, 11:33
Replies: 6
Views: 3,042
Posted By TurbofanDude

Need access to the analog 737-300 cockpit

Hi there folks,

I am designing a realistic 737 classic series for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. I want to make it the most realistic 737 sim ever designed, but to do that, I need HD photos and...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Feb 2011, 07:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By TurbofanDude

that's not the case

Please don't think that. I'm interested in learning the procedures, and I plan to be a real pilot some day. I've checked the FMC, and sadly the RTA is inop on this version (and my data cycle is...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2011, 05:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By TurbofanDude

I've got all the flight data set in the computer,...

I've got all the flight data set in the computer, yet no matter what I do I cannot make up the time. It was right at me, with the cost index set and all the speed hold data set. I even pushed the...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Feb 2011, 21:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By TurbofanDude

Need to talk to a Southwest pilot

I've always wanted to be a Southwest pilot. Problem is I'm too young to actually get a job with the airline, or even at an airport yet. I'm a virtual Southwest pilot on an incredibly realistic...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2010, 11:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By TurbofanDude

Well, to be honest I'm not sure what JUST the...

Well, to be honest I'm not sure what JUST the battery makes. My design at the moment only has 1 slot for battery, so I want the one with the APU/ground power on. I've always noticed a distinct...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2010, 18:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By TurbofanDude

Alright then

yeah, I hope I get some takers. I'll probably offer like 5$ per sound
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2010, 16:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By TurbofanDude

Sounds needed, reward offered!

I am actually a designer at TFDi (we design Flight Sim software) and I am starting to work on a 737 for the sim. I want to start with the sounds, but as I'm not a real pilot yet, I haven't got a way...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2010, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By TurbofanDude

Actually...

Yes, this perticular information is for a sim, but please don't think less of me for it. I'm not old enough to be a real 737 pilot, or I would. I am trying to fly and have everything look as...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Nov 2010, 03:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By TurbofanDude

737NG display colors...

Alright, so this is a burning question to some of us right now. What color are the displays? Are they black, or are they just really dark blue but get brighter when the brightness is turned up? Is it...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Sep 2010, 11:22
Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
Posted By TurbofanDude

Well...

As embarrassing as this is, I'm actually not quite not enough to get my license or get into a full motion sim, and the sim I was referring to WAS actually a Microsoft Flight Sim that I spend hundreds...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2010, 19:37
Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
Posted By TurbofanDude

Wow

Is it really that bad? I've have my hands on the real sixpack before, and it didn't seem that bad! Thanks for the heads up, I'll watch our for it!



Collin Biedenkapp
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2010, 11:25
Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
Posted By TurbofanDude

I see

Wow, that is screwy! Thanks everybody!
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2010, 22:28
Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
Posted By TurbofanDude

Thanks!

I appreciate it! Thanks! I actually am an aspiring 737-700 pilot, and I am asking all these things so I can build them into the expensive simulator (700$+).
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2010, 18:50
Replies: 12
Views: 6,536
Posted By TurbofanDude

Master Caution Warning Sound and TCAS?

When the master caution light comes on in the 737 NG, what does the sound that plays sound like? Is it like the top part of the Flight attendent call or more like a 3 toned warning horn? IF anybody...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2010, 18:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By TurbofanDude

Ok

I didn't know it was prorgammable! Thanks for quick reply! Could you tell what what the master caution sound sounds like also?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Sep 2010, 18:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By TurbofanDude

GPWS System?

Today's question is, on the 737-700 (especially Southwest Airlines), does the GPWS announce -400, -300, or -200. I've seen many landings and it always goes from 500 to App minimums. Thanks in Advance...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2010, 15:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,528
Posted By TurbofanDude

Thanks Guys!

I found it now, thanks everybody. I was looking for like DH200 readout like on the 737 classics
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Sep 2010, 01:16
Replies: 4
Views: 3,528
Posted By TurbofanDude

Decision Height...?

I cannot for the life of me find the decision height controls on the 737 NG. I know them on the 737 Classics (the left/center of the Center Console), but it can't figure it out on the new NG. I know...
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