Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler - Question on the 737-800

Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler | Airline Operations | Question on the 737-800

DVA4090
First Officer, B767-300

Joined on February 21 2007

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Midwestern United States

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Posted onPost created on May 01 2007 20:32 ET by Dale Holsti

Has anyone noticed a problem with climbing right after takeoff with the 737-800. I cannot figure it out, but I would say the climb right after take off is just about non existant, solutions, comments? I'm lost. Hope everyone is well.

Dale Holsti

First Officer, B767-300

DVA3119
First Officer, A350-900

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Posted onPost created on May 01 2007 20:47 ET by Justin Taylor

did you check trim, flaps etc.? Kinda vague on the problems so I can't offer to much help. Sorry.

Justin Taylor

First Officer, A350-900

DVA4229
First Officer, B767-300
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Joined on March 19 2007

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Posted onPost created on May 01 2007 21:01 ET by Lawrence Woodworth

If you tend to kick in the AP shortly after showing positive climb you're going to get a nose drop even if you've already set an Altitude Hold (it takes some time to spin the elevator trim up high enough to hold a climb at slow speeds). I stay off any autopilot until I approach 250 IAS. By then the climb rate is well established and the plane holds the climb rate much better.

If your problem is when flying manually, then your takeoff elevator trim is probably not set correctly.

Lawrence Woodworth (DVA4229)

Posted onPost created on May 01 2007 21:03 ET by Dale Holsti

Ya know, I will try the trim thing, why I didn't before is beyond me. Thanks folks, Back to Deadliest Catch!!!

Dale Holsti

First Officer, B767-300

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