I can't believe my son did this!!
Somehow, somewhere, my son found an original set of initial training manuals published by TWA for new hires. I have more than a basic understanding of the 727 systems, functions, and how to fly it, but this goes way above and beyond.
There is so much useful information in here I don't know if I'll ever learn all of it. There are a lot of excerpts from the POH, but it explains the 'why' and 'how come's' that I've been wanting to know.
Ten million rules of thumb and hints and tips about flying the 727 as well as a lot of math calculations for weight & balance, aerodynamics, etc., etc.
Reading this stuff is like sitting down for a cup of coffee with a 727 Captain and asking all of the questions I've been dying to ask for the last six years and no one to talk to.
In addition, he also sent the almost 600 page book written by a 727 Captain about oral preparation and practical preparation for the checkride in the 727.
More rules of thumb, why things do what they do and what causes it. CRM, roles of the aircrew, etc, etc.
Best gift I received. What am I gonna do with that boy? :D
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Boeing 727 Systems Manuals
Hi Michael,
What a great gift from your "Wing Man"!!! I see he knows his Capt. Dad very well:)
Theres a web site that will compliment your Boeing 727 Manual reading at : http://www.boeing-727.com/
Now that you have read your B-727 Electrical Systems Chapter, you can reinforce your knowledge of the Extensive Use of Both AC and DC voltage and how they are distributed on board our 727's by reviewing these graphical summaries at:
http://www.boeing-727.com/Data/avion...tribution.html
Happy Holidays!!!
Joe Maldonado
PROJECT 727
www.xsn.net/project727