My First Time Flying A Jet - Boeing 737 Base Training

Recently I passed my Boeing 737 type rating skill test and today is a very special day. I'll be flying the Base training at Shannon (EINN/SNN) airport in Ireland - my first time at the controls of the real aircraft. The plan is to perform 5 touch and goes, one go around and a full stop landing under the supervision of an experienced captain and safety pilot. It's quite a surreal feeling sitting in the right seat rolling onto the runway for the first time - but I was mainly really excited to finally be able to fullfill my dream. Many hours of studying and lots of simulator sessions have all led to this moment. After a short wait we received our take off clearance - and "I have control".

The 737 handles beautifully, I really enjoyed my time at the controls - it's a very rewarding aircraft to fly. But that's it for now, next up is flying with passengers during line training, see you on board!

Thanks for watching, and if you have any feedback or questions, just let me know!

Camera: Peter McGarry / Courtyard Productions, Limerick
Produced by Jonathan Felber.

Intro - 0:00
First Take-Off - 0:54
Touch and Goes - 1:52
Go Around - 5:24
Landing - 5:58
Outro - 6:36

[fingerhorn]

Well that destroys the myth that Ryanair pilots do hard landings. 5 excellent touchdowns. Congratulations.

[johndone]

I am a retired airline pilot. I remember my first takeoff and landing in a DC9 over 40 years ago like it was yesterday. Enjoy your career, I loved every day.

[mumblic]

Great to see new pilots get immediately 5 landings and take offs. Practice is everything.

[SuperSuperAllons]

Congratulations Jonathan - I'm a train driver and I'll never forget the first time I drove on the mainline for the first time. All that hard work in the classroom becomes so worth it and the novelty never wears off.

[petermcgarrymusicandflying]

Hi Jonathan. Peter here if this is the footage I shot then I was so happy to be of help to you.

[sourpatch_king]

3rd landing was spot on! Way to go bud.

[Ticketyblue]

They say no two landings are the same but you’re showing great consistency there, especially on your first outing. An experience you’ll never forget throughout your flying career! You greased that full-stop landing in particular. Even the most experienced pilot would be proud of that one. Well done!

[adrienrichardson]

Bravo !! Well done. I remember my Dad driving me to the airport, as I was too young to drive in 1972 for flying lessons. 8 British pounds an hour back then to fly a C150 with Instructor. !!....simply wonderful ! I am so glad for you.

[naltron]

Hats off. Those were five excellent landings. For a first-timer? I’m more than impressed.

[vladandlaika]

Congratulations sir! I am inspired by people who follow their dream like you. Thank you for including me on your journey.

[jake]

I'm currently doing my ATPL's, watching this gives me so much motivation to be in your position in a couple of years. Good job man, you're living my dream

[Jummus-pewi]

I’m a 17 year old in flight training in New Zealand. I’m also a flight instructor so i can bring my hours up and get into airlines easier. My dream is to fly Qantas future A350-1000s. It’s so cool to see you finally in a jet after all of your flight training, tests and exams well done you earned it❤👍I’ve watched your channel for 2 years now ❤

[donaldwatson]

Those landings were top notch, I can’t believe this was your first time flying a full size aircraft, I know you were in the simulator but wow!

[amfwelsh]

It’s always a fantastic feeling when all your hard work has paid off. You will be a great first officer and future captain

[chrislocke]

Smoothest Ryanair landing I've ever seen.

[nkoutal]

Feeling proud for someone I've never met is such a profound feeling. Good job mate.

[dirkraeymaekers]

I am a student pilot (PPL) from Belgium. I did my first 5 "touch and go's" last saturday. They were not as ‘smooth’ as yours but I still enjoyed them too. A very good feeling. Enjoy your career!

[Flying_Shamrock]

Shannon is my local airport i watch the patterns all the time thanks for the insight!

[MyPropertyChannel]

You'll never be a Ryanair pilot, far too smooth!
In all seriousness, you did incredibly well for your first time in a real aircraft. Well done

[izu_.n]

Congrats!
Very nice of you to share your journey from flight school all the way to this point. Need more people like you!
Really greased those landings.