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Journal Archive (Newest First)
VNAV 'Gotchas' - Avoiding Unwanted Level-Offs
RNAV Approaches
RNAV, RNP, LNAV and VNAV Operations - Overview
Trim Wheel Nut Tool - New Design
Knobs Aren't Knobs - Striving for the Perfect Knob
Increasing Paint Longivity - Avionics Panels
BRT / DIM Functionality - Lights Test Switch
Flight Testing The SimWorld MCP and EFIS
Replacement Curtains - B737 OEM Throttle Dust Curtains
Protection for Interface Cards - USB Isolator
Circuit Breakers For Self Preservation
Are You Protected - Power Surges
Major Differences Between Classic and Next Generation Throttle Quadrants
Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Explained
B737 NG Display Unit Bezels By Fly Engravity
New Interface Module Installed - SMART
10 Mile ARC to VOR 30 Approach - Hobart, Tasmania Australia (YMHB)
Below G/S P-Inhibit Annunciator (korry)
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - New Wiring Design and Rewiring of Center Pedesta
l
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - Four Speed Stab Trim and Stab Trim Indicator Tab
s
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - Parking Brake Mechanism Replacement, Improvement
, and Operation
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - Speedbrake Motor and Clutch Assembly Replacement
Book Review - Touch and Go Landings by Jonathan Fyfe
B737 Original Equipment Manufacture RMI Knobs Fully Functional
ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget
Boeing Nut Cracker - Loosening Stab Trim Wheel Nuts
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - Slipper Clutches, Motors, Flaps and Potentiomete
rs
OEM Annunciators Replace Reproduction Korrys in Main Instrument Panel (MIP)
New Interface Modules
Throttle Quadrant Rebuild - Evolution Has Led to Major Alterations
Autobrake System - Review and Procedures
Rejected Takeoff (RTO) - Review and Procedures
Direct-To-Routing, ABEAM PTS and INTC CRS - Review and Procedures
Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN) - Review and Procedures
How To Calibrate Flight Controls Using FSX/FS10 and FSUIPC
Cost Index (CI) Explained
Navigraph Charts Cloud and Charts Desktop - Review
B737-600 NG Fire Suppression Panel (Fire Handles) - Evolutionary Conversion

Design
Boeing Chart Lights - B737-800 NG and Classic B737 Types
Advertise With Me - Thank You, But No Thanks....
B737-800 NG Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
B737 Autothrottle (A/T) - Normal and Non-Normal Operations
Primary Flight Display (PFD) - Differences Between Sim Avionics and ProSim73
7 Avionics Suites
Boeing 737-800 Takeoff Procedures (simplified)
Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Boeing 737NG Lights Test Toggle Switch
- Wired and Installed to MIP
Crosswind Landing Techniques Part Two - Calculations
Crosswind Landing Techniques Part One - Crab and Sideslip
OEM Brackets to Secure Gauges and Modules to Boeing 737 MIP
Tools To Assist in Approach: Using the B737-800 Vertical Bearing Indicator,
Altitude Range Arc and Vertical Deviation Scale
B737-800 AFDS Unit - Converted and Installed to MIP
Using Interface Cards and Canon Plugs To Convert OEM B737 Parts
OEM Boeing 737 Stick Shaker - Interfacing and Operation
V1-Avionics, ARINC 429 Protocol & SIM429-11 Interface - Interfacing OEM Avia
tion Parts
Boeing 737 NG Master Caution System ('six packs') Installed and Operational
Main Instrument Panel (MIP) - Seeking Accuracy in Design
Ferrules
Changing Pilot Automation Dependency
RMI Knobs Installed to Main Instrument Panel (MIP)
RMI Switch Assembly (ADF/VOR) Installed to Center Pedestal - Flying by VOR &
NDB Made Easier
B737-800 NG EVAC Panel - A Nice-looking Panel
B737-800 NG Fuel Flow Reset Switch - OEM Switch Installed and Functional
"Season's Greetings" and Projects for 2014
B737 Throttle Quadrant - Automated Thrust Lever Movement
Adding A New Forward Section To The Existing Platform
B737 Throttle Quadrant - Parking Brake Mechanism
B737 Throttle Quadrant - Trim Wheels and Trim Indicator Tabs
B737 Throttle Quadrant - Flaps UP to 40; Conversion and Use
TARGET FOR SPAM - Comments Disabled
B737 Aural Warning Module (AWM) Installed and Operational
B737 Steering Tiller Installed and Operational
B737 Throttle Quadrant - Speedbrake Conversion and Use
B737 Center Pedestal Completed and Installed - Flight Testing Begins
B737-500 Throttle Conversion to NG Style - Overview
Handy Software to Determine Hard Drive Usage - HD Graph
OEM B737 Landing Gear Mechanism - Installed and Functioning
Full-time Construction - Light at the end of the Tunnel
Wiring the Simulator - Aviation Wire
Freight Dispatched - Throttle Quadrant Australia Bound
Scope Creep - Keeping the Enemy at Bay
Flight Deck Builders Toolbox - Multimeter
Take Off / Go Around (TOGA) - Explained
Avoiding Confusion: Acceleration Height, Thrust Reduction Height, Derates, N
oise Abatement and the Boeing Quiet Climb System
Simulator Construction Update - June 2013
Searching for Definitive Answers - Flight Training
Genuine B737 Forward & Aft Overhead Panels Purchased
B737-800 Cabin Phone System Panel - Center Pedestal
Purchase Guidelines - Avoid Being Disappointed
SISMO Soluciones - Avionics Review: My Negative Experience
Video Lecture on Automation Dependency, Loosing The Ability To Fly
Replacement Genuine 737 Throttle & Center Pedestal - Full Conversion to NG S
tyle

Batch Files & Flight-1 Program Launcher - Time Savers

Reference Nav Data - CDU Functionality Explained
B737 Auto Brakes - Converting & Using a Genuine Auto Brake
B737 Blanking Plates - Cover That Unsightly Gap
Speed & Altitude Intervention (SPD INTV & ALT INTV) & V-NAV - How to Use It
737 Classic Flight Deck - Scrap to Home Flight Deck
B737 Training - Videos by Angle of Attack (AoA) - Basic Review
Magnetic Declination - FS9 & FSX Navigation Datebase Update
Replacement Sidewalls for FDS MIP
2012 - 2013: Seasons Greetings, Thank You & 2013 Plans
Genuine B737 Control Columns - A Closer Look
Digital Chronometer Running ProSim737 Software
Modular Floor Structure / Base Platform Installed
Sheepskin Seat Cover added to Weber Captain-side Seat
B737-300 Throttle "Full Automation" Upgrade
Converting Genuine B737 Audio Control Panels (ACPs)
Using Genuine B737 Aviation Parts
Ground Effect - Historical Perspective & Technical Explanation
List of B737 Carriers Worldwide - Interesting....
Creating Waypoints on the Fly with the CDU
B737-800 Primary Flight Display (PFD) Diagram
JetStream 738 by ProSim737 - Review
ProSim 737 Glass Cockpit Avionics Suite - Review
Construction Commenced - New Platform to Install OEM Control Columns
Throttle Thrust Problem - Loosing Thrust at N1 - The Solution
Vertical Bearing Indicator (VBI) - How To Calculate A Controlled Idle Descen
t
Avionics Software - Selection and the Future
Flight Path Vector (FPV) - Explanation and Use
CP Flight ADF Radio Modules - Review
Telex Airman 750 Headset - Adding To Realism With Real Parts
Runway Awareness & Advisory System (RAAS) - FS Add On
Aircraft Liveries & Textures - Adding a Livery Texture To Your B738
Using PMDG 737-800 NGX Sound In The Default 737-800
Separating Audio To Different Speakers - Sim Avionics & ProSim 737
Are The Engines Running - B738 Sound
B737 Cockpit Companion Guide by Bill Bulfer - Review
Striving For Realism - MCP, EFIS - AFDS & MIP Lighting
Are You Thin-Skinned - News Article: Depressurisation of B737
Headset Communication - Flight Sound X Adapter - Review
NAV 1/2 & M-Comm Radios by Flight Deck Solutions - Review
Populating the B737 Center Pedestal
Look Dad - No Mouse! - CP Flight PRO MCP & EFIS Installed
Sim Avionics Flight Software - Review
Wings & Arcade Games
FLAP Gauge Alternative by Flight Deck Solutions
April Update - B737 Project
B737 Telephone & Microphone for Throttle Quadrant - Found & Installed
Main Instrument Panel (MIP) by Flight Deck Solutions - Review
B737 Fuel Management Program
Journal Post Updates - Check the Change Tracker in the Menu
The End Of An Era - Last Flight of Singapore Airlines B747
FDS CDU - Video
FMC Guide by Bill Bulfer - Review
CDU by Flight Deck Solutions - Review
Update - B737 Project - Flight Deck Snapshot - February 1, 2012
Live ATC - Listen to ATC In Real Time
Video - Weber Pilot Seat Adjustment Capabilities
Flight Testing - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Never Do This - Changing Voltage Will Destroy Your Computer

Landing Lights, But No Overhead - Go Flight Module

Video - Operational Trim Wheels & Indicators
Belkin Hubs - An essential Add On
Outstanding Service - You Tell Me....
UPDATE - Progress Report
Installing Display Monitors to Flight Deck Solutions MIP
Season's Greetings From "Flaps2Approach"
Installing Weber Pilot Seats to Platform Base
Installing the ACE Yoke & Throttle Quadrant
Main Instrument Panel (MIP) Arrived - Updated Progress
Weber Seat Mechanics - They Are Built To Last
Training Alert - Use of Auto Throttle (B757 & B737)
ACE B737 Yoke & Column - Review
Weber Captain & First Officer Pilot Seats
DZUS Fasteners
"Sticky" Auto Throttle Button - Repaired
Platform Base Construction - Commenced
Video Training Clip - SAS 737 Series - Review
Throttle Teething & Calibration Issues - It Was Expected
Powering, Wiring & Configuring the B737 Throttle Quadrant
B737-300 Throttle Quadrant & Center Pedestal - Arrived at Last
Throttle Quadrant & Center Pedestal on the way (finally)
Boeing 737-300 Series Throttle Quadrant - UPDATE
Boeing Style 737 Clock
Boeing 737 Fire Suppression Panel - Arrived
Boeing Style 737 Toggle Condoms
Which MIP - Half or Full
Genuine B-737 Throttle Quadrant - Purchased!
B-737 Trip Reminder Indicator - Purchased
Computers Ordered
Genuine B-737 Throttle Quadrant - Found One!
Research & Development Completed - MIP & Yoke Ordered
Welcome - First Post from Flaps 2 Approach
Flight Training & Related Documents > Flight Training & B737 Aircraft Related
FLIGHT TRAINING & RELATED DOCUMENTS
I've complied a number of documents that deal with a variety of aviation topics.
Most are in .PDF format. You are welcome to download these documents for pri
vate study.
Please note that some of this material maybe copyright. If wishing to use t
he material commercially, please contact the publisher of the document.
These lists are being consolidated due to their length and difficulty in nav
igation (15 May 2014).
Note that due to copyright from Boeing Corporation, all Boeing FCTM, FCOM an
d SOPS have had to be removed from the website.
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Approach and Landing Profiles - B737 (694K)
Profiles written by Bill Bulfer when he was a Captain with Continental Airli
nes
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RNAV VNAV Approaches and Operations - B737 (5.5M)
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ADF Navigation (73K)
File

AFDS Flight Patterns for B737 (11.2M)

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ALAR Briefing Note - Crosswind Landings (162K)
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ATIS Frequency List (99K)
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Air Carrier Flight Operations - MIT ICAT (2.2M)
Document that explains all aspects of air carrier operation