Boeing 737-800 NG
Standard operating procedures (SOP), automated interactive checklists, neural voice copilot readbacks, and flight systems simulation for the Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (B738).
Step Into The Boeing 737-800 NG Cockpit
Launch the live Electronic Flight Bag with dual operational styles (EU / US), neural copilot voice recognition, SimBrief flight plan import, and live VATSIM radar.
Supported Airline Operational Styles
EU Style (ICAO / EASA)
Standard European airline procedures with QNH barometric settings (hPa), ICAO phraseology, and EASA standard flows.
US Style (FAA / Boeing Real)
American airline procedures featuring Altimeter settings in inHg, FAA phraseology, Climb/Descend & Maintain, and Boeing SOP checklists.
Community & User-Submitted SOPs (2)
Custom airline profiles, virtual airline flows, and member procedures for Boeing 737-800 NG.
| SOP Name & Description | Style | Author | Loads | Flight Deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boeing 737-800 European Airline SOP Standard Operational Procedures based on European low-cost & legacy carriers. Complete gate-to-gate flows with interactive voice copilot readbacks. | EU SOP | @Hosak | 305 | Fly SOP |
Boeing 737-800 US FAA Operational SOP Standard Operational Procedures conforming to US FAA guidelines and major US carrier profiles. Transition altitude 18,000ft, altimeter settings in inHg. | US SOP | @Pilot | 2 | Fly SOP |
Full Flight Deck Operational Progression
Preflight & Cockpit Prep
Battery ON, IRS alignment, APU start, FMC PERF INIT & SimBrief dispatch sync.
Pushback & Engine Start
Hydraulic pumps ON, beacon ON, packs OFF, start sequence 2 then 1.
Taxi & Before Takeoff
Flaps set, autobrake RTO, flight controls check, radar & transponder active.
Climb, Cruise & Despatch
LNAV / VNAV climb, transition altitude baro standard, cruise step climbs.
Descent, Approach & Landing
Top of Descent verification, landing autobrake, flaps 30/40, reversers.
After Landing & Parking / Secure
Flaps up, APU bleed ON, engine cooldown 3 minutes, IRS OFF, secure flight deck.
Simulator & Avionics Compatibility
Verified Flight Simulators
Tested on leading flight add-ons
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024 (PMDG 737-800, iFly MAX8)
- X-Plane 11 / 12 (Zibo Mod 737-800X, LevelUp 737NG)
- Prepar3D v4/v5 (PMDG 737 NGXu)
Key Systems Simulated
Checklist item triggers & flows
Technical Specifications, Trivia & Aviation Resources
In-depth operational references and airframe details for pilots preparing to command the Boeing 737-800 NG.
The Boeing 737-800 requires strict approach speed discipline (Vref + 5 kts) and a smooth, measured flare maneuver. Due to the elongated fuselage and low gear geometry, the tailstrike pitch angle limit is 8.4° with compressed landing gear struts (11° uncompressed).
The most successful commercial jetliner in modern history, with over 5,000 delivered airframes across global airlines.
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The Boeing 737 Technical Site (Chris Brady)
The premier independent technical guide and systems breakdown maintained by Captain Chris Brady.
FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS A16WE)
Official Federal Aviation Administration certification document specifying engine ratings and airframe limits.
SimBrief B738 Performance Dispatch
Preconfigured dispatch profile with accurate fuel burn curves and automated OFP routing for virtual flights.
Flightradar24 B738 Live Fleet Tracking
Live real-time radar tracking of thousands of Boeing 737-800 commercial aircraft flying worldwide right now.