why doesn't the side force indicator (aka the ball) in 737-600 work? (don't know about other versions). it's quite impossible to give the right amount of left or right leg without it.johan

Hi Johan,Are you trying to coordinate your turns? You don't have to do this in a 737 (this is what the yaw damper is for). The general rule is not to touch the rudder pedals once airborne unless you have a failure that requires them eg; engine out, lateral control failure etc., or for crosswind correction in the landing flare.As for the Slip/Skid Indicator not working on the -600, I don't even notice it unless I'm trimming out a dead engine so can't help there.Cheers,JohnBoeing 727/737 & Lockheed C-130/L-100 Mechanichttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/ng_driver.jpg

haven't flown in a NG in real world, but I have flown quite a lot in a classic 737-500 cockpit. the yaw damper is turned on, but the pilots still use the pedals (in addition to the yoke) to control the aircraft.johan

Hi Johan,>haven't flown in a NG in real world, but I have flown quite a>lot in a classic 737-500 cockpit. the yaw damper is turned on,>but the pilots still use the pedals (in addition to the yoke)>to control the aircraft.>>johanDid the aircrew actaully tell you this or did you deduce it from observation? As one who works on 727's and 737's for a living I have personal contact with aircrew on a constant basis. What I told you is what they are trained to do. A swept wing aircraft, such as the 737, with roll spoilers and yaw damper, does not require 'in flight' use of the rudder pedals unless for the situations I described. A quick way to kill yourself in a 737 is to use the rudder system when the yaw damper is doing its job. Especially at low speeds. Do yourself a favour and forget about the rudder pedals in flight unless you have an engine out or crosswind to correct for at landing.JohnBoeing 727/737 & Lockheed C-130/L-100 Mechanichttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/ng_driver.jpg

OK :)johan