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Mission Statement

The purpose of FLAPS 2 APPROACH is two-fold:  To document the construction of a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator using OEM components, and to act as a platform to share aviation-related articles; thereby, providing a source of inspiration and reference to like-minded individuals.

Website

The website, first launched in 2011, has over the years become a repository for reference materials and operational procedures relating to the 737-800 aircraft. Although some of the earlier information may not be relevant today, especially in relation to the earlier conversion of OEM components, I have left it on the site for completeness.

I am not a professional journalist.  Writing for a cross section of readers from differing cultures and languages with varying degrees of technical ability, can at times be challenging.

• Articles are updated from time to time as procedures evolve and information changes.

Frank and Fearless

I have NO affiliation with ANY manufacturer or reseller.  All reviews and content are 'frank and fearless' - I tell it as I see it.  Do not complain if you do not like what you read.

Searching the Site

• The easiest way to find what you are looking for is to use the search functionality, latest articles or article archive.

Pages on the website can be accessed either from the chocolate coloured banner bar at the top of the page, or by the green coloured links in the sidebar (not visible on all pages).

I use the words modules & panels and CDU & FMC interchangeably.  The definition of the acronym OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer (aka real aircraft part).

Feedback

If you see any errors or omissions, please contact me to correct the information. You are invited to make comment in the comments section beneath any article.

The website has been optimized for browsers and i-pads, however, it should also display on phones.

I hope you enjoy the content.

Front image: Glenn Beltz, Southwest 737 MAX 8 Into the Sunset, CC BY 2.0.