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What is the landing speed of a 737-800?
about 145 knots
The average landing speed for a Boeing 737-800 with flaps deployed is about 145 knots, but this can be higher depending on the plane’s weight. The number of flaps deployed can also vary due to crosswinds and wind shear. When landing without flaps, the speed on a 737-800 is more like 200 knots.
What do pilots do during autopilot?
The autopilot does not steer the airplane on the ground or taxi the plane at the gate. Generally, the pilot will handle takeoff and then initiate the autopilot to take over for most of the flight. In some newer aircraft models, autopilot systems will even land the plane.
Can a 737 land without flaps?
Rest assured, though, as they all have been trained to perform a no flaps landing. The average landing speed for a Boeing 737-800 with flaps deployed is about 145 knots, but this can be higher depending on the plane’s weight. The number of flaps deployed can also vary due to crosswinds and wind shear.
What is the slowest speed a 737 can fly?
The stalling speed in a landing configuration for a 737 is probably around 108 knots. The stalling speed in a clean configuration is around 128 knots. The landing speed is about 140 knots.
How do you turn off a Boeing 737?
To shut down jet engines in Flight Simulator, press CTRL+SHIFT+F1. After a short pause, the engines will shut down.
What is the approach hold switch?
The APR switch allows you to fly an approach to an airport with an ILS automatically. What you do is enter the ILS frequency of the runway you are landing at. Then fly the entry per the instructions from ATC (or just enter approximately 2000′ AGL at about a 15 degree angle) and press the ATC switch so it is engaged.
Where is fs2020 ILS frequency?
You just need to zoom into the airport…if it has ILS you will see a little icon posted at the end of the runway. Just click on it and the ILS frequency will pop up in the NAV window.