Tailstrike report for a 737-800 departing Kathmandu just published. Flap 1 departure, 4,400ft elevation airfield with a 10kt tailwind component. High rotation pitch rate by PF. Link to the report at the bottom of the page. b737.org.uk/tailstrikes.htm

My latest video is a detailed description of the P-8A Poseidon. It covers both external and internal features, flightdeck differences from the 737NG and all known derivatives & increments. youtu.be/icxKKfUQDgU

The touchscreen CDU, already standard on the MAX 10, is now available for retrofit on the NG and MAX. b737.org.uk/tcdu.htm

The NTSB have just published their final report into 737-200C, N810TA, operated by Rhoades Aviation (in Transair colors) that ditched into the Pacific shortly after departure from Honolulu at 01:30 LT on 2 Jul 2021. Full details are available here b737.org.uk/incident_n810t…

High Efficiency Mode (HEM) upgrade released for 131-9B APU for the 737 NG/MAX. Full details here: b737.org.uk/apu.htm#hem

The Boeing 737 Technical Guide printed and electronic editions have been updated today. If you have already bought the electronic copy from the Apple Bookstore you should be able to download a free update within a few days. books.apple.com/us/book/the-bo…

I am pleased to announce that my latest Boeing 737 systems video is now live. The subject is Lights and it covers all of the many lighting systems on the 737. As usual there is something in here for everybody from beginners to the most experienced. youtu.be/ZGDb_UM-Fhk

I have released my next video – 737 Windows It covers the construction, materials used, the window heat system, window failure modes, in-flight procedures when failures occur, the opening window and various window options. youtu.be/7IQyvLpi5V0

This video is in response to the incident to Alsakan Airlines flight AS 1282 whose mid-cabin emergency exit door detached in-flight whilst climbing through 16,000ft on 5 Jan 2024. Fortunately, there were no injuries. youtu.be/nw4eQGAmXQ0

This video is a follow up to yesterday’s video on 737 Mid-cabin Emergency Exit Doors. In it I focus on the construction and securing of the plug option. Contents: Introduction, The Plug Option, Construction, Securing The Door, Alaska Airlines 1282, Fallout youtu.be/maLBGFYl9_o

Since my previous video on the mid-cabin exit door plug option, a lot of additional questions have been raised about the door and some associated systems. I will try to address those questions here with some new and hopefully helpful photographs. youtu.be/kKSNdqtG3dY

This video is an update on the technical aspects of Alaska Airlines AS1282 mid-cabin door plug event. I have updated many of the diagrams & descriptions and added animations to show the closing and locking mechanism. I have also improved the sound quality. youtu.be/5FcyvFfHsjQ

Today the NTSB issued its preliminary report into the Alaska Airlines AS1282 mid-cabin door plug event of 5 Jan 2024. In this video I cover what happened and why/how it happened as far as it is known. youtu.be/DYltSd3kWX0

I am pleased to announce the release of my next video – 737 Oxygen In this video I cover the description, use, checking and servicing of flightdeck, cabin and portable oxygen systems and some interesting options available. youtu.be/YsuLxoFwBZQ

This could be very significant... b737.org.uk/incident_n4728…

Runway excursion on landing following an engine failure in-flight. The accident was in DR Congo so I doubt we will ever see a full report. b737.org.uk/incident_9s-ak…

737 GPS Interference youtu.be/j1tNd3FcHNI?si… via YouTube

Just seen recently on my travels is this P-8A with the new MUOS antenna (the large white dome on the upper fuselage). More details here: b737.org.uk/mma.htm

If you have enjoyed watching my 737 systems videos, you may be interested in the accompanying book. It contains all of the screens from the videos on my channel. The book is available both for iPad and Kindle. Search "Chris Brady 737" on Amazon to find it. youtu.be/eNgbPcevZ-U

Following the Jeju accident in Dec 2024 in which it was recently discovered that the FDR and CVR stopped working in flight, I have made this short video explaining the power sources of the recorders, circuit breakers and their locations on the aircraft. youtu.be/1TKoCI9kVtc