Join us in the virtual cockpit as we navigate the challenges of winter flying in the iconic Boeing 737. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the intricacies of cold-weather operations, focusing on a flight from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
Topics covered include: Winter ops, icing definition, de-icing, use of engine and wing anti-ice.
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Overview of the flight
0:27 Flight preparation
0:55 Loading route into the FMC
1:58 Pushback. Definition of icing conditions
2:34 De-icing procedure, holdover time
3:07 Taxi to runway
4:09 Static engine run up procedure
4:20 Takeoff
6:20 Landing assessment
6:41 ILS approach setup
8:40 ILS approach
11:23 Conclusion
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Whether you’re a flight simulation enthusiast, a student pilot, or an aviation enthusiast, this tutorial provides valuable insights into winter flying. Subscribe for more aviation content and stay warm in the virtual skies!
Software
Microsoft Flight Simulator: https://www.flightsimulator.com
PMDG 737-800: https://pmdg.com/msfs/
SimBrief: https://www.simbrief.com/home/
