My First Time Flying A Jet - Boeing 737 Base Training

Recently I passed my Boeing 737 type rating skill test and today is a very special day. I'll be flying the Base training at Shannon (EINN/SNN) airport in Ireland - my first time at the controls of the real aircraft. The plan is to perform 5 touch and goes, one go around and a full stop landing under the supervision of an experienced captain and safety pilot. It's quite a surreal feeling sitting in the right seat rolling onto the runway for the first time - but I was mainly really excited to finally be able to fullfill my dream. Many hours of studying and lots of simulator sessions have all led to this moment. After a short wait we received our take off clearance - and "I have control".

The 737 handles beautifully, I really enjoyed my time at the controls - it's a very rewarding aircraft to fly. But that's it for now, next up is flying with passengers during line training, see you on board!

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Camera: Peter McGarry / Courtyard Productions, Limerick
Produced by Jonathan Felber.

Intro - 0:00
First Take-Off - 0:54
Touch and Goes - 1:52
Go Around - 5:24
Landing - 5:58
Outro - 6:36