How to start a Boeing 737-800 (FSX)

Made for those who sit in the back and wonder what the pilots do. NOTICE: I do not fly this aircraft IRL

[ThePilotGuy]

Guys, before you comment, please read the title and also read the video description. The game is Flight Simulator X and the airplane is the PMDG 737NGX. 

[canitogalicia]

As a retired load missed the all the airplane talk....great memories with Pan Am...

[ThePilotGuy]

Thank you all for commenting and giving me tips on how to fly. Unfortunatly, I cannot reply to any of your comments anymore unless you have google+. We can all thank google for this. 

[embflyer]

Nice video! In the actual airplane we would takeoff with the auto throttles armed. You bring the thrust up to approximately 40% N1, when they are stable, you push one of the TOGA (Takeoff/Go around) buttons on the thrust levels and the auto throttles will bring them up to the commanded takeoff thrust. Also, you arm the auto brakes in the RTO mode on the preflight to give you max braking in case of a rejected takeoff. After takeoff, once gear and flaps are up, autobrakes are turned off.

[nivadaharricharan]

Just amazing what you guys go through to ensure that everyone reach their destination safely. ..hats off to all pilots...GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!!

[aaronlowe]

Me in a plane: "Trust me, I know how to fly this plane"
People: "Which flight school?"|
Me: "YouTube. c: trust me. i got this"

[Stewartaj]

I'm a real pilot and i'm amazed at just how detailed and realistic this game can get.

[danterusso]

That was great! I have been flying single-engine, fixed wing for a few years now and have always been amazed at what it takes to fly an aircraft that size. Appreciate you.

[kevinmsmith]

Flat spotting the tires with the brake on at push back warms the tires quickly and provides that good "thump thunp thump" on roll out that helps the pilots stay awake. ;-)

[Dewdaahman]

I have waited 62 years for this video, and finally.. I've always wanted to know how to start a jet airliner.. thank you so much, now I can go to my grave complete, and in peace, thank you again..

[DavidBrown-zotj]

Great video. Enjoyed every minute of it an didnt realise how complex the start up was. Look forward to more from you.

[kellingc]

for haha's, I looked up N738PM on the FAA n registry database. It is a valid number and the registered aircraft is a Cessna 172N built in 1977 and owned by an individual. Wow, I think we just blew the wings off at 240 knots! LOL

This was cool; thanks for doing this and posting.

[tubentor]

I've been "flying" these aircraft for years on M$ Flight Simulator X (desktop using Saitek Pro Flight Yolk controllers) and never realized there even was a check list for takeoff!! I just hit CTRL-E, fired up the engines, headed down the nearest taxiway, turned onto the next runway, hit the flaps, the throttles, and headed for the clouds...


This video goes to show that it takes YEARS of real world training to achieve this high level of technical expertise when running through a check list.



Like my Daddy always said, "You don't have to know how a car engine works in order to drive a car. But it sure helps to know, when the engine won't run."

I'll subscribe right now.
Great video!!

[Skipperj]

A great video thanks much! I am 66 and since I was 18 I have spent a life around diesel powered transportation and construction equipment, operating or repairing.10's of thousands of hours either at the controls of large trucks and in engine rooms of ships.
At 14 I spent the summer at a roundhouse and learned how to pre-trip EMD and the Alco train engines.Later on ships, became certified in EMD 2 cycle engines.I'm retired after 47yrs.

Now I dream of doing what you do.But, life isn't long enough.I guess it's too late. I can still dream, and wish and watch you and many of other videos.Thanks again!

[jaysales]

Pilotguy: notice everything here is turned off
Me: lemme turn them on then, its like flipping a light switch ryt?

[Tim]

Thank you for making such an amazing video I fly RC planes as a hobby I love to fly but I have always wondered what exactly goes on in the cockpit of a big airliner your video made my day I know this is flight sim but it's an awesome responsibility to fly such an incredible aircraft thanks again!!

[canadude]

Let me be the first to say, I am positive I could never be a pilot. Seems so complicated and easy to forget a detail. 100% respect for those fine people!

[andrewburnett]

As a weekly business traveler this was an outstanding overview of what goes on up front. Great job!! Thanks

[chipblock]

Thanks for this very detailed video. I worked for Continental Airlines for 20 years and had the privilege of flying in the flight deck jump seat around 12 times. I flew in the flight deck of a MD80, 737-500, 800, and a 767-200. By the way, I am not a pilot. Landing at night once in Seattle was the best landing.

One Christmas present that I got at a management Christmas party was an hour behind the pilot's seat in a 737-500 simulator. It was by far the best thing I did while working for Continental Airlines. What a thrill.

[christo]

well finally. got an old used one in the back yard and couldnt figure out to get it going! thank you,