ohh one other question regarding the aircraft, in the real 737, is it possible to back-up with thrust reversers, I know aircraft like ERJs, DC-9s, and MD-80s can and actually need to back up under their own power (I think it is required at least once every 90 days as a sort of currency requirement)? Do the NG 737s do this? Just a curious question

Hi Jamie,The question is not can they, but would they. The reversers on nearly every large fan produce enough thrust in reverse to back the a/c however, If you were to do this in an underwing engined a/c, you would F.O.D. out the engine so fast you likely wouldn't make it away from the gate :-)We used to have our L-1011 drivers put #2 in reverse during icy weather pushbacks when the tugs would lose traction, Its high enough up not to worry about F.O.D. :-)RegardsPaul Gollnick:-coolTechnical Operations/Customer Operational SupportPrecision Manuals Development Group[www.precisionmanuals.com]

oook thanks a ton, i take it FOD is foreign object damage, (assuming it is), that makes a ton of sense on why I dont see the reversers deployed on underwing engines at slower speeds, and why they woudnt use them at the terminal. (I routinely see GVs (or as they are now called, the 500s and 550s) with one reverser out, as to keep them from riding the brakes) thanks a ton for all of your help, may I ask where you used to work, at which airline? Very interesting, thanks for your help!

That's why it is important to pull off rev BEFORE 60 knots, not AT 6o knots. Those engines are not cheap to fix ;)[h5]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smith[/h5][h6]Are You Ready For The Next Great one? PMDG's 737NG is almost here![/h6][h3]" A little learning is a dangerous thing"[/h3] [h5]AMD XP 2200 |MUNCHKIN 512 DDR RAM |ECS[/b ][i] K7S5A MB[/i] |GF3 64 MEG @ 215/545|WIN XP PRO |MITSUBISHI DIAMOND PLUS 91 19"[/h5]

hehe thanks a ton!

Also keep in mind reverser type. Reverser cascade arrays, which equip the 737, loose efficiency greatly below 80 KTS. They are more efficient at higher airspeeds. Your

thanks a ton, really appreciate it, that makes a ton of sense. There is a company called aeronica (sp) do they make clamshell of the strreamwise cascades? Also, your a MEI, so I have a question for you, I am a student pilot, when am I able to begin Multi training, do I need my PPL, or do I also need an Instrument rating and commercial? thanks a ton, really appreciate your help! Thats true, they are very powerful! I really am facinated by what these machines can do!

Glad to help, always.On the reversers:I wish I could help but the only experience I have with Aeronica is flying in a Champ (only once).On your MEI question:You can begin your PPL training in a multi! You actually do not need any time in an aircraft to start a multi private certificate.The great thing is, if you want to get your PPL, you can do so from day one in a multi. I recommend getting a PPL in a single (cheaper) and then do the add-on for multi private. I highly suggest this route. Add-ons usually take about 10-15 hours. Multi

WOW! thats really nice, thanks a ton! I'll be sure to check that out, one more question actually. For an instrument, I can start training before I get my PPL right (I am only 15 right now, so I have two years before I am old enough, I was hoping to be able to continue to learn new stuff, and I would feel much safer having an Instrument rating) So can i get my instrument rating training before my PPL or do I need to wait to get my PPL before I can train for instrument? Thank you very much for everything, I really appreciate it

Unfortunately, you will need your PPL before you can attain the rating of Instrument Pilot. Regulations are fairly clear on this and my judgment on this is that you definitely need the basic skills of a private pilot before venturing out to handle the aircraft in IMC.The good news is that the FAA used to require quite a bit of hours and cross country time before you could begin

thanks a ton for all the help. Yes There is an American Flyer's at the ariport I fly from. I have virtually all of my hours from them, but everyone at american flyers has been so nice and kind to me. I have really loved all the time i have spent there. They let me sit in on the ground lessons (the 24 hour program over the weekend), and stuff like that. I have shot two ILS approahces with a friend of mine who is a CFI for liek everything imagineable (like you :)). I love doing instrument procedures on the sims, espically the SIDS, STARS, DME Arcs, and non-precision approaches. I think they help my skills a little bit more than an ILS because I need to keep the plane constantly at one angle. Right I share the feeling with the Instrument rating. My grandpa is a pilot and I will always follow his advice, which is to never go up alone until you have gotten your instrument rating, even if it is a clear VMC day, becuase you always want that precision and backup. (I also feel safer knwoing that I can shoot approaches and have plenty of practice with them). I do have one question on what you wrote above tho, (it was a wealth of useful information), can i start earning hours towards my instrument ticket with a student licence, or do I need to have achieved that first step (the PPL) before I can count hours towards the instrument. Also how many hours are currently required for the insturment rating.? Thanks a ton!

You can always fly whatever you want with an instructor. It's how much your budget allows. Finish the PPL first.Look in your FAR/AIM for FAR Part 61 Sec. 61.65. Make sure you have a current FAR as the rules changed a bit ago on the flight time before starting "official" instrument training. You have a couple of years to go before you need to worry with this.If your with Am. Flyers, they can answer all of these quetions in detail as well as I.Sequence 1) PPL 2) Instrument and/or multi-PPL add-on or 3) Multi Private / Instrument Rating.I can't tell you enough, read the regs. You will need to be familiar front and back with them. Start in 61 and work your way through 91. You wont have much use for 121 or 135 but may for 141 if you attend American Flyers under their Prof. Pilot Program (enrolled)....Good Day.Jay BirchCFI,CFII,MEIMobile, ALwww.clearedasfiled.com