Archive for the ‘Simulator’ Category

Endorsement Circuit Profile

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

Endorsement Circuit profile is actually a normal circuit except its a jet aircraft. This is to familiarize the pilot to takeoffs and landings. In one session up to 6 circuits can be performed. 3 normal circuit and 3 one engine inoperative circuit. The circurt is a right hand pattern.

Flight Simulator Training - Part II

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

"Part II” is created because I’m too lazy to edit the previous one. Plus, I forgot to add some info. “Part I” can be found here http://www.flydamnit.com/2006/07/26/flight-simulator-training/ How can I prepare for a Simulator session? A simulator session is expansive and very costly. Its around RM400 (US $100) per hour. So before ...

Flight Simulator Training - Part I

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

What is a simulator? A flight simulator is used to train pilots on the ground. It permits a pilot to crash his "aircraft" without being hurt. Flight simulators are often used to train pilots to operate aircraft in extremely hazardous situations, such as landings with no engines, or complete electrical or ...

How to start a 737

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Normally the engine is started during pushback. Notice the plane moving back after all the passengers are in? This is the time the engine is lighted. So how do you start a b737 engine? Before starting the engine, some internal check and external check has to be done. This is all under ...

Another simulator session

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006

Another day at the sim has ended. I was so busy today because the gap between this and the previous simulator session is so short! The sim session from the yesterday starts at 4am and ends at 10am. I dont mind doing sessions at odd hrs, providing i have enough ...