Flight Training & Related Documents

Flight Training Related Documents

I've complied a number of documents that deal with a variety of aviation topics.  Please download them if you are interested in reading them.   Most are in .PDF format.

  • Please note that some of this material maybe copyright.  If wishing to use the material commercially, please contact the publisher of the document.
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    Flight Deck Building

    Documents relating to the construction of a flight deck and conversion of real aircraft parts to flight simulator use
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    Flight Training & B737 Aircraft Related

    Documents relating to general flight training: navigation, V Speeds, STARS, Terminal Approaches, ILS, etc
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    FS Add On Downloads

    Downloadable add on programs, aircraft texture liveries, etc.
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    Manuals and Tutorials

    Sim Avionics, ProSim 737, Flight Deck Solutions (FDS), Jetstream 738, PMDG, B737 FCOM, B737 QRH & various tutorials

Developing a simulator and  flying the B737 correctly requires a considerable amount of knowledge, especially in relation to Boeing systems.  The following texts have been very helpful in unravelling the complexities of the Boeing system and in learning to fly the B738.

You will note that not all the monographs are high-end technical manuals.  Knowing the "tech" details is very good, but you also must know how to fly.  So many simmers do not know basic airmanship and wonder why they cannot hand fly the B738 or any other aircraft once the automation is turned off.

Learn to fly the Cessna first.  Learn and become confident flying without automation. Learn how to navigate without the CDU using VORS and NDBS.  Learn various approaches other then auto land and ILS. Then, once you are reasonably confident, move on and learn the B738.  The task of flying and understanding the interrelationships between complex systems is so much easier when you have a solid foundation in the  basic principles of flight and navigation.  It allows you think outside the square to the reason why something is happening, rather than just sitting there without a clue...

Although the list below is not comprehensive, I have no hesitation in recommending the following to a new virtual flyer or simulator builder.

  • FMC Guide by Bill Bulfer
  • 737 Cockpit Companion by Bill Bulfer
  • Boeing 737 Technical Guide by Chris Brady
  • Jet Simming By Bill Stack
  • Flight Sim Navigation by Bill Stack
  • Flight Sim Maneuvers by Bill Stack
  • Precision Manuals Development Group (PMDG) B737 manuals and tutorials
  • Angle of Attack (AoA) Flight Training Videos