But not in real life.
Instead, in a 737-200 flight simulator at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. With a scheduled time and $400 later, you can do it too for about an hour.
What great fun that must have been.
BZ
P.S.
Visit FlightChops.com, plus FlightChops on Twitter.
Absolutely astounding.
BZ
These days, yes, you might be able to.
This neophyte was “talked through” an approach and landing in a Boeing 737 simulator from 2,500 feet AGL, to London’s Gatwick.
Think about that for a few moments.
Check Balticaa.
Also check out: can a 15-year-old student land a 737-800?
Are we beginning to see a common thread here?
What is automation doing to aviation?
BZ
P.S.
Hell, while I’m here, I can’t neglect to mention PilotsEye.tv, an incredible website.
And from that, the best of PilotsEye.
Starting a Boeing 737-800. Pre-flight extensive checklist.
Question: would you fly in a pilot-less commercial aircraft?
[Expand the video, clap on headphones, and enjoy.]
I find “inside the cockpit” videos fascinating, primarily because you and I seldom get there.
The B-52 is officially 60 years old. The last B-52 came off the Boeing production line in 1962.
Boeing’s “60th Anniversary of the B-52” video.
BZ
Airbus, once again, trumps Boeing in terms of promotional videos.
Beautiful video.
BZ