The Captain said it keeps the control surfaces centered so the gusty winds outside wouldn’t cause them to suddenly move which bangs the yoke into his knees. I did ask about why the Hydraulic B electric pump was on while at the gate with Anti-Collision lights off. Closer view of the Boeing 737-700 FWD overhead panel. Can you spot them? AFT and FWD overhead panels inside a Boeing 737-700. This is a -700 aircraft, so there a few differences to the NG we are used to. Cockpit roof details inside a Boeing 737-700. Boeing 737 tiller, map pocket, oxygen mask, and lights control panel. This is the Captain’s stuff here, so I don’t feel so bad about having clutter sitting around the cockpit when I fly my own 737 sim. I also took a couple of shots of the real 737 cockpit interior panels just for additional reference. Avionics Bay (pedestal) in a Southwest 737. For example, other than the Heads-Up Guidance (HUG) control panel, my CPFlight Complete Pedestal has all of these functions covered. Many simulation companies provide modules and kits for the avionics here. Throttle Quadrant from the Boeing 737-700. I did not see anything here that has not been replicated other than a push-to-test parking brake light. 737 Control Column base, seat rails, and rudder pedal footrests.įortunately, the cockpit simulator manufacturers can now offer an exact replica of the 737 throttle quadrant, even motorized. Notice the coil-bound QRH sitting in the pocket? Rudder footrest and PA microphone in the 737. I wanted to see how/where the pedals and yoke relate to the MIP/CDU bay for my Simujabs Yoke and Simujabs Rudder Pedals installation. I also took a couple of photos of the floor near the yoke. View of KPHX gate C13 out the window of the Boeing 737. I know they feel small, but the Captain assured me he actually has a great view around the plane in flight. Next, I grabbed a quick shot out of the front window to get a feel for the true viewing angle and visibility. This is rare in the cockpit building marketplace, but again, SimWorld does include this feature. In the real plane, they are always level. However, the buttons in the centers of the encoders should not rotate. Most of the EFIS panels you can find for simulators are very realistic and work great, like my CPFlight EFIS Pro. Operationally, it doesn’t make much difference, but for the purists it might. And while most aftermarket MCPs are close enough for the majority of us, only SimWorld comes with the guards near the F/D switches and V/S wheel, and has the round buttons in depressions. The real Collins MCP uses backlit LCD alphanumeric displays instead of the LED displays you see on simulation replicas, such as my CPFlight MCP Pro. Boeing 737 main instrument panel Captain’s side of the 737 MIP with chronometer, nameplate, and lower knee panels. Someday, when I have the space, I will probably replace my JetMax SKTQ with a full FDS MIP. They are extremely sharp and easy to read, but did not photograph well with the flash. Also, the Display Units (DU) have a matte finish, not gloss. I realized that the real MIP has a lot more screws in it than you see in simulation products. My happy self sitting in the big man’s chair. I even had to drop the seat as I was bumping my head on the HUG housing. I’m 6’8″ (203cm) tall and I can see how easily cramped a pilot could get on a long haul. I quickly snapped photos and looked around to get a feel for the size, layout, and overall feel of the real deal. The first thing you notice is how small the cockpit really is when fully enclosed. The Captain of our Boeing 737-700 graciously allowed me to have a seat and take a few pictures of the flight deck after the plane had deboarded. Upon returning from my recent trip to Seattle, I was lucky enough to spend a few minutes inside a real 737 cockpit.
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