737-800 and 737-600

[Bobsk8]

Right after I purchased the 737-600 when it first came out, I bought the 800 version, and have flown it ever since. Now that I am flying on A Pilots Life, I decided to get the 600 out of the hangar, which I haven't touched since I bought the 800. I had forgotten what a nice aircraft this is to fly, especially on takeoff and landing when the light weight is quickly evident. From now on, I think I will switch back and forth between these two aircraft. 

Edited October 28, 2023 by Bobsk8

[bobcat999]

37 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

Right after I purchased the 737-600 when it first came out, I bought the 800 version, and have flown it ever since. Now that I am flying on A Pilots Life, I decided to get the 600 out of the hangar, which I haven't touched since I bought the 800. I had forgotten what a nice aircraft this is to fly, especially on takeoff and landing when the light weight is quickly evident. From now on, I think I will switch back and forth between these two aircraft. 

The 600 was the first version I bought, because it is at a relatively low price, and I wasn't sure if I would like the PMDG model. 
I liked it that much I ended up buying the 700 and 800 (in which I am a passenger quite a lot).  The 900 is not really on my radar though.

[micstatic]

I like flying the 600 as well.  The 900 I also like as it's a dog.  Such a different animal than the 600.  800 is the one I don't fly often

[RJC68]

I only haver the 600, I can fly it to much smaller regional airports which is great. I did think about buying the 800 but I honestly do not know if it is worth the $97 CDN

Maybe I will wait to see if the price drops for Black Friday

[Michael Moe]

1 hour ago, micstatic said:

I like flying the 600 as well.  The 900 I also like as it's a dog.  Such a different animal than the 600.  800 is the one I don't fly often

Same , i used to do alot in the -800 for Norwegian Virtual but the -600 and -900 is so much more fun.

Michael Moe

[Steve Dra]

The -600 is fun....plus its the only PMDG 737 without winglets.   I like to look out the passenger every so often and not see a winglet...reminds of the old days when they never existed.

[Lord Farringdon]

1 hour ago, Steve Dra said:

The -600 is fun....plus its the only PMDG 737 without winglets.   I like to look out the passenger every so often and not see a winglet...reminds of the old days when they never existed.

You must be a young fella Steve 😁.  For me the old days were the NAC 200 classics. Not only no winglets but sporting 'real' jets; low bypass JT8D's. Watching the exhaust trail and hearing the rumbling crackle at takeoff gave a sense of human endeavor. Inside the aircraft passengers today would wonder why back then we weren't issued with earplugs especially seated behind the wing. Even a Butt Kicker couldn't simulate the all of body low frequency soundwave experience!!  Ahhh, the good old days 🙂. But yeah, I agree, the sameness of everything today can get tedious when we consider some of the more colorful aspects of our aviation past. The 600 allows us to escape to a bit of retro.👍.

Thanks for your continued, incredible contribution to the community Steve! 

 

Cheers

Terry

[BIGSKY]

3 hours ago, Steve Dra said:

The -600 is fun....plus its the only PMDG 737 without winglets.   I like to look out the passenger every so often and not see a winglet...reminds of the old days when they never existed.

Winglets are tombstones for Flight Engineers.....

[desbean]

I recently decided to buy my first “study level” aircraft. I despise spending 10 minutes flipping switches before flying but more complexity is the ONLY way to have a good looking and operating aircraft these days. After much deliberation I settled on the PMDG 737. I really wanted a more regional size, but wasn’t sold on the Aerosoft CRJ, so the 737-600 seemed perfect. Looking forward to it!

[Steve Dra]

2 hours ago, Lord Farringdon said:

For me the old days were the NAC 200 classics

I've been on many -200s, loved the stovepipe engines...my last -200 flight was a Delta Express...can't recall the city pairs but want to say NY to Atlanta.  Anyway, been on 727s ,707s and old DC-8s too.  My most memorable was a Pan Am 707 from Philly to Rota, Spain (military charter).

Anyway, I'll be contributing again to the community when the 777 releases...have a few liveries queued up.;) 

[Luis Hernandez]

1 hour ago, Steve Dra said:

have a few liveries queued up.;)

Made or to be made? 😉

[Steve Dra]

19 hours ago, Luis Hernandez said:

Made or to be made? 😉

Hehe....can't say either way.  The speculation grows. 🙂

 

[Sonosusto]

21 minutes ago, Steve Dra said:

Hehe....can't say either way.  The speculation grows. 🙂

 

Oh sthap it! No hype! 😀

I can't wait for the 777. Not sure which version it will be but looking forward to it. Time to fly Emirates!