Anything that you are not familiar with is going to look complicated until you actually study the ins and outs of how it works and how to operate it, nothing is truly difficult.
Flow and checklists are a little bit strange compared to what I am used too. Also keep in mind the flight deck safety inspection and preliminary flight deck procedures requires you to OVHT/FIRE test the APU before turning it on.
@@justing42 Yet it must be done, that's why it's a safety check. How you're gonna know if the APU's fire detection is working if you did not tested them? A better question yet: how you gonna know the APU is on fire if the system is off/fault and you didn't checked it? And for people who don't give a F* to safety procedures (that also cannot call themselves a real pilot) ... If the airline company learns that you're skipping safety procedures you can be dismissed with just cause.
@@Luchoiscute I’m A flight sim person as well it took me about 3 months to properly start the 737 without looking at ANYTHING to assist. Once you learn it. You don’t forget it.
Always set the parking brake before starting engines. Never take your hand away from the start levers when starting an engine. Before engine start, select either left or right igniters.
You missed making sure the outflow valve was in auto, overheat on the recall with the fire system test and Boeing recommends turning on the B electric hydraulic pump on first and waiting till the low pressure light goes out before turning on the A system.
just like anything else, if you eat and drink these stuff for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after couple of years you'll be as good as this guy giving the instruction. But that's what it takes....more power to him. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
I never knew / realized some of the knobs had actuators to automatically shut off. That's pretty cool- better than some indicator light that you could miss- that audible click and then the position of the actual nob really clearly indicates its status!
Happy to know each and every step from startup to taxi followed by me in my sim concurs to this! Except that I turn engine bleeds on and APU bleed off BEFORE starting the packs. Will follow this. 10:46
Yes the stinger needs to be yanked out during normal engine start however the parking brake doesn't always need to be set. As a matter of fact if your not on a remote stand you would start 2 and 1 in sequence during the pushback. Hydraulics are checked during the safety inspection and preliminary F/D procedure and those values are usually written in the tech log.
Thank you so much. This helps me to start up my pmdg 737 in My VR set up. Every time i listen to this video when I start up. You telling me what to do. Great and many thx😊
IRS alignment time does not depend on "temperature or everything outside.." but the varies with latitude from approx 5 mn at the equator to 17 mn at max operating latitude
I work heavy maintenance on 737’s and I know for a fact they didn’t even do the apu startup procedure correctly for example 1. You’re supposed to do the engine/apu fire control panel test before you start it, 2. You’re supposed to put one of the apu generator switches online before you start so that you get an indication on the overhead electrical panel for Hz & voltage so that you know the startup was satisfactory and 3, you shouldn’t turn the recirc fans & packs on before you supply bleed air from the apu like c’mon guys. Clearly your checklists and procedures are drastically different from ours.
Before switching on anything the fire test must be done first. When confirming the checklist you said engine and electric hydraulics were on when the engine hydraulics were off. Confirmation bias.
Well on X-plane 11 Zebo the IRS has to be on off then on align. Then setup the FMC and place IRS location in scratch pad then go to IRS knob and move switches to NAV. Then select the boxes to place location in. If not, than you will get a buzzing sound. Also selecting the yaw switch too early will disengage it and you will have to reset it.
Los inerciales no están alineados! No pueden moverse. Además no cancelaron el máster warning light durante la partida. El call out es starter cutout😅 del engine start selector.
Why didn't the DUAL BLEED VALVE light go on when you had both APU Bleed and Engine Bleed Valves on? I reckon that the APU was off but shouldn't that light be illuminated anyway? Thanks
@@AltitudeFlightSimulation thanks for the answer. At 10:59 though you had both APU and Engine Bleeds on but I can't see any lights going on in the video. Have a great day ☺
True but everything about an Airbus is just boring, they're fantastic aircraft and all but they're just not an aviator's aircraft. Also if there was an explosive engine fire like that Quantas A380, I know which one I'd rather be in if it had to be a choice between an A320 and a 737🙈😂😏haha.
for low levels of fuel where the AFT fuel pump does not reach that fuel level, yes, but not in this case, where is full. if is fuel reachable can be used any fuel pump, the APU works with all the fuel pumps.
@@Doggepe N1 and N2 are separate shafts , in Canada (or any cold climate) a fan which is N1 can come in with ice , the ice melts from hot engine but as engine cools down the water at bottom of fan case can freeze and prevent N1 rotation on start . If you add fuel in this situation EGT will skyrocket and if you don’t abort start you will cook the engine !
@@thomasrawlings5645 Yeah sorry I was thinking about a different plane. You’re right since the starter spins the N2 and not the N1 on the CFM56 and the shafts are not mechanically linked so yeah.
@@Doggepe By definition, N1 and N2 are independent shafts. I find it hard to think of any airplane that uses N1 and N2 notation and yet use single-spool engines. Out of curiosity - what airplane were you thinking of?
Could be their transition altitude on the departure plate...... which is unlikely. It’s more reasonable to assume that was the last setting from the previous flight. It’s not really an issue until they brief the departure and get IFR clearance from the controller. Then it would need to be set correctly.
@@Taylor314T5 The initial stop altitudes/FL are pre-selected on the MCP panels and are usually crosschecked during briefing of your plate and confirmed upon receiving ATC clearance.
Yeah good luck getting the required fuel you would need and pray your on a remote stand so you don't need a tug and tow bar. Good luck asking someone on the ground to remove all ground equipment, confirm all doors and hatches are closed not to mention removing the bypass pin...
@@aaronsastronomy9236 He forgot to mention being able to navigate the taxiways without someone noticing, and good luck being able to take off and know where you're going without programming the FMC.
You know you are an aviation geek when you understand what they are doing
Понимаю)
Please I need help I to be a pilot
Or you do it for a living
shoot...
You know you are an Aircraft Mechanic when you know exactly what they are doing.
Such a nice relaxed learning environment.
An excellent training captain
thank you
@@AltitudeFlightSimulation yes you're an awesome trainer.
Great insight! Thanks!
First Officer (Not Captain)
Anything that you are not familiar with is going to look complicated until you actually study the ins and outs of how it works and how to operate it, nothing is truly difficult.
After hundreds of hours in 737 it becomes familiar, but that sure is a busy process
Such a fascinating tutorial. I cannot IMAGINE the amount of information pilots have to learn and memorize. I couldn’t do it! So cool!
Flow and checklists are a little bit strange compared to what I am used too. Also keep in mind the flight deck safety inspection and preliminary flight deck procedures requires you to OVHT/FIRE test the APU before turning it on.
Nobody does that…ever
@@justing42 Yet it must be done, that's why it's a safety check. How you're gonna know if the APU's fire detection is working if you did not tested them? A better question yet: how you gonna know the APU is on fire if the system is off/fault and you didn't checked it?
And for people who don't give a F* to safety procedures (that also cannot call themselves a real pilot) ... If the airline company learns that you're skipping safety procedures you can be dismissed with just cause.
@@justing42 Yes. We all do it on the first flight of the day
Thank you very much! Lol I am just a flight simulator player but watching this makes each start up and flight as real as possible.
You are welcome. We are happy that the video is helpful to make your flight sim more enjoyable.
Which simulator are you playing?
I'm also watching to learn for my X-plane 11
@@Luchoiscute I’m
A flight sim person as well it took me about 3 months to properly start the 737 without looking at ANYTHING to assist. Once you learn it. You don’t forget it.
do you have PMDG 737 for FSX? That surely will keep you busy, speaking about realism.
Before you on the APU, you must check the APU and Engine Fire switch.
Never checked fire bottle squib lights, also keep hand on fuel start switch in case of hot starts or other problems
Always set the parking brake before starting engines. Never take your hand away from the start levers when starting an engine. Before engine start, select either left or right igniters.
And fire tests🤷🏻♂️
The igniters switch automatically every start
As a ramp agent engine start is performed while doing the push back.
After pushback set parking brake to remove tow bar.
You missed making sure the outflow valve was in auto, overheat on the recall with the fire system test and Boeing recommends turning on the B electric hydraulic pump on first and waiting till the low pressure light goes out before turning on the A system.
just like anything else, if you eat and drink these stuff for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after couple of years you'll be as good as this guy giving the instruction. But that's what it takes....more power to him. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting, it is quite clear a person must be trained and mentored before taking full control of the cockpit.
yes, indeed. it takes a lot of flying hours before a pilot can take the first seat
I never knew / realized some of the knobs had actuators to automatically shut off. That's pretty cool- better than some indicator light that you could miss- that audible click and then the position of the actual nob really clearly indicates its status!
Not sure if it does this on the 737, but the E170/190 automatically clicks off the autobrakes from RTO to off once weight off wheels on takeoff
On the 737, only the ENG Start has it, I believe
I love those toggle switches better than the buttons.
Happy to know each and every step from startup to taxi followed by me in my sim concurs to this! Except that I turn engine bleeds on and APU bleed off BEFORE starting the packs. Will follow this. 10:46
Nah, I'm good with my car and it's key.
What is key?
Knowing how to start your car is in no way instrumental to learning to operate an airplane :)
@@bascostbudde7614 yes, but i think you missed the joke
@@Madmax93898 Don't worry. There is no guarantee that the answer I chose represents my full understanding. It's just Internet, you know.
I,m pilot Boeing 737.9 max. the sturt up this plane is easy
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have a push start! Does that still count 😂😂😂😂
Before starting the APU, don’t forget the FIRE TEST.
Thanks for the feedback
Before even putting a single fuel pump even do a fire test before ;)
You also don't have to hold it 3 seconds, just flip it to START and release.
Just find the reset button and start the xplane again
What about contacting the ground team before conducting fire test
The external ground power source was not removed..brakes should be set before engine start..hydraulic pressure was not checked...
Thanks for the feedback. Will discuss that with the instructor :)
@Martijn Blikman Because they did a mistake, calm down.
Hydrualic pressure is not checked per say, it will give an announciation if the pressure is low.
Yes the stinger needs to be yanked out during normal engine start however the parking brake doesn't always need to be set. As a matter of fact if your not on a remote stand you would start 2 and 1 in sequence during the pushback. Hydraulics are checked during the safety inspection and preliminary F/D procedure and those values are usually written in the tech log.
@@blikmanmartijnI never do a fire test if I am just starting the APU…we mechanics never do that
Now I finally knew
90% of these buttons are for safety purposes and the other 10% is for the manual flying control
Lol not really. More like 90% buttons to control the airplane and 10% buttons for security
Safety Protocol
Superbly explained, many thanks. The wonder if aviation, we take so much for granted.I can see why it takes so long to qualify as a pilot.
I wrote down all the things you explained in 5 pages. It was great
this is a very bare bones version, you should watch some better videos like from A330 driver, he's a excellent teacher and a real life 737/330 pilot
Thank you so much. This helps me to start up my pmdg 737 in My VR set up. Every time i listen to this video when I start up. You telling me what to do. Great and many thx😊
I don't know why do i like the cockpit so much, even if I'm not payed i feel like i can do this for the rest of my life.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Simply Amazing detailed vdo....No one can xplain better than this👌
Thank you
The IRS does not take 15 minutes to align. It takes at max 9 minutes. I had them aligned in 8 minutes today.
Depends on your latitude
I am planning to hot wire one next weekend, Thanks!
Explain easy and clear, Nice video,Thank you so much
thank you. glad that you like it
you forgot to check the velmo switch on the hyper drive control module.please let your instructor know.
Starting a lawnmower is alot more work especially on cold days, and it takes longer.
5:41 EFAS is engine fail assist system? That's the Yaw damper right?
The APU is a MOMENTARY SWITCH…you don’t have to hold it like that
IRS alignment time does not depend on "temperature or everything outside.." but the varies with latitude from approx 5 mn at the equator to 17 mn at max operating latitude
I bet doing this in an actual aircraft hits different when the instruments actually come to life, whirring and buzzing...
Fantastic video!
Very interesting. Some mornings I have problems with my coffee pot. Kudos to all pilots.
You're in time to get rid of the bad habit of putting your greasy fingers on the DUs. The real ones have a coating that make them very hard to clean.
Very nice video, it does help a lot. Thank you sir for posting.
thank you
no fire bottle status check during fire test?
Hes supposed to have his finger on the cut-off lever in case he needs to abort the start
nice video it helped me a lot
Thanks man for the video. I appreciate it. Good job.
Me bought PMDG want to know how to start a 737
8:19 didn't flick the ignition switch before setting the engine to grnd
Odd that the a/c packs are in “auto” yet you have to turn them off to start.
Captain, from where can I obtain a 737-800 checklist pls? Thanks for the interesting information video.
I work heavy maintenance on 737’s and I know for a fact they didn’t even do the apu startup procedure correctly for example 1. You’re supposed to do the engine/apu fire control panel test before you start it, 2. You’re supposed to put one of the apu generator switches online before you start so that you get an indication on the overhead electrical panel for Hz & voltage so that you know the startup was satisfactory and 3, you shouldn’t turn the recirc fans & packs on before you supply bleed air from the apu like c’mon guys. Clearly your checklists and procedures are drastically different from ours.
Aren’t you supposed to start the number 2 engine first?
6:00 Are those guys gonna move that Dash and all the GSE in front of the plane or what?
You are assuming they are going somewhere
Just perfect. Thanks
thanks
Before switching on anything the fire test must be done first. When confirming the checklist you said engine and electric hydraulics were on when the engine hydraulics were off. Confirmation bias.
At 1:26 you can clearly see the EDP switches are on…like they always are
You don’t need a fuel pump on to start the APU
Fire check before running APU
Nobody does that. 30 yrs as a mechanic and I never see anyone do that…ever
I think they missed the part where they go out front and use the hand crank to start the engines
737 PMDG is a real simulation!
Can you please review for yourself how the IRS works!
Well on X-plane 11 Zebo the IRS has to be on off then on align. Then setup the FMC and place IRS location in scratch pad then go to IRS knob and move switches to NAV. Then select
the boxes to place location in. If not, than you will get a buzzing sound. Also selecting the yaw switch too early will disengage it and you will have to reset it.
nope
You put then to nav straight away, you can put cords, at whavmtever Point. Buzzing sound just means that battery is on discharge.
Always fire test before starting APU, in my "armchair pilot" opinion.
Should Gen 1 on the overhead be selected instead of APU Gen after start up ??
Thats crazy to think that all planes had keys to start them and now all you actualy need is this video to start one up
Hi. Thanks for the video but what is the process if you want to use GPU instead of APU? How same it goes?
You won't start engines without bleed air. So you need APU or ground starter as a source
My computer nerd kicked in and I'm like "why wouldn't you use a Graphics Processing Unit over an Accelerated Processing Unit if given the choice?"
Forgot to turn off/disconnect ground power.
You forgot to turn on the beacon when turning on hydraulics
hydraulics can be turned on without anti collision light as long as ground crew approve
Los inerciales no están alineados! No pueden moverse. Además no cancelaron el máster warning light durante la partida. El call out es starter cutout😅 del engine start selector.
You didn’t check the wipers and nor the horn
Excellent video! Thank you
So I just can't turn the key to start it huh?
Forgot to test the horn.
6:39 he forgot the the outer left switch. I guess they'll be crashing.
Left aft fuel pump on for APU start (not necassary, but some do it).
@@speedbird9313 interesting. Thanks.
These guys are the type that would fly the plane into a building for ahla.
Whay you started apu until fire test was done ?
Because it is performed incorrectly..
Nobody does an APU fire test
No warning system test ? Can be avoided ?
We avoid it because time, but well noted!.
9:12 No, that does not mean the engine is good😆It means the start switch is good.
It means the start switch is OFF
in that presure of air the turbine on one altitude and then other altitude the oxigen is under supply automatic ????
Captain can you explain about FMC of b737 800??
Why didn't the DUAL BLEED VALVE light go on when you had both APU Bleed and Engine Bleed Valves on? I reckon that the APU was off but shouldn't that light be illuminated anyway? Thanks
Dual bleed goes on when both bleeds (engine and APU) are on otherwise does not goes on.
@@AltitudeFlightSimulation thanks for the answer. At 10:59 though you had both APU and Engine Bleeds on but I can't see any lights going on in the video. Have a great day ☺
Meanwhile Airbus:
Starup Checklist:
*Press Starup Button*
Check!
*Startup Checklist complete*
True but everything about an Airbus is just boring, they're fantastic aircraft and all but they're just not an aviator's aircraft. Also if there was an explosive engine fire like that Quantas A380, I know which one I'd rather be in if it had to be a choice between an A320 and a 737🙈😂😏haha.
Is it safe to flash the lights through a house window or or in public.
A320 start up video too please
Unfortunately we have only B737-800 simulator and F-18 super hornet simulator. We don't have A320.
It's 2 buttons lol. It would be 3 minutes long.
(sarcasm obviously. I'm a 737 fan)
Batt 1, Batt 2
Master SW
APU start
APU Bleed
Ingnition switch ON
Fuel switch ON
Here you go 😂😂😂😂
@@MySplash911 Fuel switch?? what?
Is that Edmonton Airport
I didn't see when the ground power was disconnected
Shouldn't the engine bleeds be turned on before turning off the APU?
Both eng bleed always on
@@gusprich8952 10:55
@@KingdaToro Yes but they should not be off so that is wrong.
Agreed - engines bleeds should be on
Yes engine bleeds should be on unless performing a no bleeds T/O or landing.
Shouldn't it be the forward left pump for the APU on the 737?
Left aft pump for APU.
for low levels of fuel where the AFT fuel pump does not reach that fuel level, yes, but not in this case, where is full. if is fuel reachable can be used any fuel pump, the APU works with all the fuel pumps.
You DO NOT need to turn a fuel pump on to start the APU…i do it all the time.
Confirm N1 before fuel on !
Thanks for the feedback
N2 won't rotate without N1 rotation or shaft shear of that makes no sense
@@Doggepe N1 and N2 are separate shafts , in Canada (or any cold climate) a fan which is N1 can come in with ice , the ice melts from hot engine but as engine cools down the water at bottom of fan case can freeze and prevent N1 rotation on start . If you add fuel in this situation EGT will skyrocket and if you don’t abort start you will cook the engine !
@@thomasrawlings5645 Yeah sorry I was thinking about a different plane. You’re right since the starter spins the N2 and not the N1 on the CFM56 and the shafts are not mechanically linked so yeah.
@@Doggepe By definition, N1 and N2 are independent shafts. I find it hard to think of any airplane that uses N1 and N2 notation and yet use single-spool engines. Out of curiosity - what airplane were you thinking of?
What is the age to fly the simulator here?😅
Nice video
Thanks
why the PFD don't display on the screen??
very nice video
15 mins??? That's too long. So I can't just get the keys and steal the plane.
Ha
😅😅
That’s definitely possible. I did it once in GTA5
Lol
Keys?
Now I just need the plane.
Of course for practicals
Great video
I watched this just so I know how to start up the PMDG Boeing 737 of MSFS
After this whole list, I think I will just stick to riding bicycles. Thank you.
Did I see altitude 10300 ft, while on tarmac?
Correct. That’s the MCP Altitude window.
Could be their transition altitude on the departure plate...... which is unlikely. It’s more reasonable to assume that was the last setting from the previous flight. It’s not really an issue until they brief the departure and get IFR clearance from the controller. Then it would need to be set correctly.
@@Taylor314T5 The initial stop altitudes/FL are pre-selected on the MCP panels and are usually crosschecked during briefing of your plate and confirmed upon receiving ATC clearance.
Great , now the chances of me stealing a plane are high
FBI enters the Chat
Yeah good luck getting the required fuel you would need and pray your on a remote stand so you don't need a tug and tow bar. Good luck asking someone on the ground to remove all ground equipment, confirm all doors and hatches are closed not to mention removing the bypass pin...
@@GodzilarOG7337 you’re a blast at parties aren’t you
@@aaronsastronomy9236 He forgot to mention being able to navigate the taxiways without someone noticing, and good luck being able to take off and know where you're going without programming the FMC.
Heading North for a crash 😃
Is that set for real b737-800??
Perfect video
what utility "Both left and right" between "engine start"?
8:42 Now please put fuel in the engine
Good job guys