Easyjet 737-700 engine fire

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Originally Posted by Adam!

Nothing would ever stop me flying, I love it far too much.

Right, going from my PA28 checklist then..

ENGINE FIRE IN THE AIR
Throttle........... CLOSED
Mixture........... IDLE CLUT OFF. SET FULLY LEAN.
Fuel............... OFF
Magnetos........... OFF
Cabin Air Heater/Air Conditioning........... OFF
Radio....... MAYDAY... CALL IMMEDIATELY INTIATE FORCED LANDING WITHOUT POWER PROCEEDURE.

A 737's check list is obviousaly different to the above, however it follows along the same lines - Idle the malfunctioning engine, cut the fuel off which will shut the engine down - Deploy engine extinuguishers if your aircraft has them fitted.

Nothing would ever put me off flying, nothing nothing nothing! - Pilots are trained to deal with engine fires, it's not the biggest problem in the world when you have more than 1 engine.

Even PPL students are trained to remain calm in emergency situations - At the end of the day, you need a clear head if you have any chance of landing that aircraft, no point in panicing about it.. Do the best you can and hope for the best.

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no need to show off your PA28 checklist.. although im sure to you its the same as a 737, in your own little world eh? :rolleyes:

Why were they saying things like 'waiting for grim death' when a plane is capable of gliding. If something happens, it won't stop and drop immediately.

Some people don't react very normal when they are shocked or in a state of panic, therefore leading them to say and believe all sorts.

True, you go into a state of forced pessimism and think everything is bad, the pilot is going to kill you etc etc. If people could force themselves tostay calm they could think it through that actually there's an increased chance they'll land fine.

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If you were given the chance to fly on an Antonov 225 tomorrow, would you? :P

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Yes. I think the AN-225 is an amazing aircraft. But that's the only one! :P

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Originally Posted by GommeInc

Why were they saying things like 'waiting for grim death' when a plane is capable of gliding. If something happens, it won't stop and drop immediately.

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you taking the mick?

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Originally Posted by Corporal

you taking the mick?

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Lmao, Some people should start watching Air Crash Investigation , its interesting :P

i watch aircrash investigation every day its uber cool. very intresting. but ive seen them all and its getting boring watching them over and over. I liked the one we're they landed on a drift track lols nd a family event wos dere.