I started flying the B737 (-300F, -400 and -500) as a co-pilot in 1993. Those were the days when the fleet was young, I flew the first commercial flight on one of the aircraft. I was on the fleet until 1997 when I joined the B747-200/300 fleet. I rejoined the B737 fleet as a commander in 2000.
My total flying hours is about 10000, of which about 3000 as a B737 co-pilot and 1000 as a B747 Classic co-pilot. Which means approximately 6000 command hours in the B737.
I was also an IP (instructor pilot) for the last 6 months on the B737, doing simulator and flight training for new crew.
My last simulator session on April 8th.
With the cabin crew on my last flight, April 11th 2009.
Enjoying my last dinner in the flightdeck of the B737. Next time, there will be a table instead of the control column.
With Second Officer Ahmad Adib during my last B737 flight.
Narrow cabin of the B737-400
Stepping out of the B737 for the last time
Bye-bye B737. It has been a lot of fun flying this baby.The B737-400 is getting old. It will soon be replaced by the New Generation -800 series. As for me, I'll be going the Airbus route with the A330. Fly-by-wire, sidestick, FMGS....
