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SMAC246 737 Max Analysis with Ben Bohlman Part 1 Introduction

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737 Max

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we start a special series on the 737 Max. Although a general aviation podcast we feel this is an important topic which all aviators can learn valuable lessons from. Joining me today is Ben Bohlman and Justin Ash.

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • Introducing Ben Bohlman and Justin Ash
  • Description of upcoming podcasts
  • Description of the 737 MAX
    • New engines
    • New wing
    • “New” cockpit avionics
    • MCAS
    • Relationship to the NG
    • Why are we talking about the MAX?
  • Description of MCAS System
    • What is the MCAS system?
    • Could you describe the purpose of the trim system on an aircraft?
    • So the MCAS is a part of this system?
    • Why was MCAS introduced on the MAX?
    • Now that we have an overview of the MCAS system, could you describe the system in a little more detail?
    • Were pilots aware of the introduction of the MCAS system?
    • Why should the pilots have been informed of the system?
    • How can what is essentially “power steering” cause a crash?

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SMAC245 Beyond the IFR Checkride

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IFR Checkride

Welcome to the show about learning to fly, living to fly, and loving to fly. Today we discuss common challenges for IFR pilots and tips not normally covered during IFR training.

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Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

These are problems I see repeatedly, as well as tips and tricks that don’t usually get covered in IFR training.

– Configuration changes past the FAF?

– Turning promptly when given a vector to final.

– What to do when the vector to final isn’t going to work out.

– Heading bug and track line – useful tools.

– Track course what is the difference? 

– Radar contact…

– Climb gradients on SIDs – can your airplane make it?

– Takeoff obstacles listing and multi-engine accelerate-go distances.

– Clearances from remote fields – VIFNO Void If Not Off By, “upon entering controlled airspace”, etc.

– “Can’t get there from here” – preferred routes, PDR/PAR; TEC – what is it and why do I care?

– Common errors even ATP’s get wrong.

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Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

Opposing Bases Ep 126, Vectors to Final: https://opposingbases.libsyn.com/ob126-vectors-to-final