FLYING AIR INUIT'S BOEING 737-200 COMBI! Montreal to Puvirnituq (4K)

[@2Stonefly]

What a great plane and video. Many years ago I was flying from Austin to Phoenix with a very sweet, old and frightened Mexican lady. The flight attendants were awesome and re-assured her throughout the flight. When we were landing and she saw the reverse thrusters of our old 737 do their thing, she lost it. She thought the engine was coming apart. She started screaming in Spanish things I can not say here. Again, the flight attendants were great and assured her we were okay. One of my best memories flying though.

[@Bob31415]

That had to be a riot.

[@davecrupel2817]

Would have frusterated and facepalmed the hell out of me. If only because i know how airplanes work, and because i trust the airlines to do their job correctly. And cause im just not afraid of flying. Seems more and more people are fraid of it, despite 100 years of advancement and improvement to the technology. Flying is a wonderfull thing. And it's a wonderous accomplishment of human engineering. And we should cherish and love the fact that we can do it. At least i do.

[@mikefladgate3714]

Cool to see the old PWA rocket, I probably loaded that plane a few times, when I working on the ramp in YVR for PWA/Canadian Airlines, in the mid 80's

[@wayne00949]

Definitely one of your very best videos. Wonder if it is the only aircraft to have flown for Pacific Western, Eastern Provincial, Canadian Airlines, Air Canada, Canadian North and Air Inuit. A beautiful aircraft with such a unique history and still in service.

[@christopherescott6787]

My Dad flew her MANY times for PWA and Canadian. No doubt I have flown on this one as well. Thanks for a great trip back in time.

[@juliogonzo2718]

In about 1993 when I was 10 or so flying as an accompanied minor, a Canadian flight crew let me sit in the jump seat of a 737-200 for takeoff from Halifax heading to st John's. They probably broke some rules but I'm glad they did 😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Very cool getting on board such an old bird! Love those reverse thrusters!!

[@mdatpe]

As an ex PWA ramp agent I knew when I saw this video that I would have worked this a/c at least once. Loved seeing it again and many thanks

[@WonderfulAircraft]

Gotten the chance to work with Air Inuit's 737-200's a couple times as an FBO ramp agent at YOW when they do the odd prisoner transfer flights and it's always a treat to work with this aircraft as an aviation enthusiast. Cool to see the perspective of actually flying on one, into a gravel airstrip no less, having not had the privilege myself. Great work!

[@rdabadie]

Good video but you missed one thing, the air inuit livery is drop dead amaze! Do you see the influence of Escher in the use of positive and negative space with the geese on the tail and fuselage? Wow, just wow!

[@amc3]

Love the clam shell opening reverse thrust levers, classic old Boeing, the 737/200 was my first ever flight, so have a soft spot for this old bird. Fantastic and very interesting video Alex, thanks.

[@kevyno]

Amazing as always thanks for the special pass to this amazing aircraft!

[@BroncoC206]

I fly for this airline. Great accurate report on the 737 and the airline in general. Keep it up !

[@composimple364]

Keep this sweet airline going to support the northern communities 🥰

[@randyrohe]

I say this tongue-in-cheek, but do you overspeed the landing flaps as badly as the crew in this video did? I've NEVER seen flaps in such a constant state of motion between 30-40-30-40-30-40-30 as on this short final approach. Unless of course the handle is poorly rigged. But as a 737 mechanic, I'd never seen that, either!

[@1486230]

@@randyrohe is that something the flaps are doing automatically?

[@randyrohe]

@@1486230 On the 737, as with some other airliners, if you exceed a certain airspeed limit for flap position, the system will pull the flaps up by one setting. So 40 becomes 30, 30 becomes 25, and I think 25 will also go to 15. Once the airspeed drops back down to the proper range, the flaps will re-extend to the selected setting. This helps prevent structural stress in gusty conditions. HOWEVER. It's impossible to tell from this video whether that is what's happening, or whether there's a pretty epic malfunction in the flap system, driving them upndownnupndownnupndown as they were. I did notice quite a bit of float over the runway before touchdown, plus the sound of a windy approach, so I kind of figure they may have added a few knots into the REF speed for some wind. BUT- again, I'm a mechanic... not a pilot.

[@RobertoRMOLA]

@@randyrohe I was a 737-200 pilot for Brazilian VASP airlines until 2005. I also noticed the flap movement on final and reached the same conclusion as you. However, the flap load limiter is available on 737 originals and classics (-100/200/300/400/500) only from 40 to 30. 30 to 25 is available only on 737NGs. Another interesting option was take off with flaps 1 (or 2, probably) from Montreal. Was that an option for a improved climb take-off? At VASP our standard for takeoff in long runways @ low elevations was flap 5...

[@johnmcqueen4883]

I guess newer thrust reversers are better somehow, but the old buckets are visually more fun (although not for the Mexican lady mentioned in an earlier comment). The first language on the safety card and other things was apparently a written form of Inuit. It looks interesting, I’ll have to Google it. Thanks for another high quality trip report, as opposed to the same-old same-old so prevalent out there.

[@UltimateAccuracy]

The clamshell reversers provide more reverse than the newer sliding cowl type, the reverse on the 200 was fantastic. When landing on flooded or snowy runways and using full reverse as you decelerated through 70 knots the snow/spray blown forward by the reversers would obscure the wing mounted landing lights and the view from the flightdeck gradually dimmed until you reduced reverse. You can actually reverse taxi the 200 too, which along with having a gravel kit gets extra points. The reason clamshells aren't fitted on modern engines is due to their larger diameter making it almost impossible, whilst short field capability isn't something most operators are interested in. (I spent 6 years flying the 200 in the 90s).

[@MRKatzz]

The Boeing 737-200 is one of my favourite planes. I studied airplane mechanic and they had an old Aerlineas argentinas 737-200 (LV-LEB) at my school for training purposes. It is a really nice aircraft to work with.

[@paulsayer8248]

Thanks a million I really enjoyed the flight to the north of Quebec, I have traveled to Quebec many times but never in the north. A new experience for me.

[@stellarch4986]

I frequently flew on those 737-200s in the 80s, mostly between Montreal YUL, Halifax YHZ but also Sydney N.S. YQY on Eastern Provincial Airways. These were not combi versions as far as I can remember and I don't think they had gravel kits either but I remember the epic short flights between YHZ and YQY ( 23 minutes @ FL 230 generally ) and despite the small amount of time allowed, the flight attendants managed to serve the passengers a cold drink or even coffee or tea.. I really liked it. Cruise altitude was reached quickly after rather steep rocket like take-offs followed by less than ten minutes of level flight then began the descent and landing. Fond memories. Thanks for this great video Alex !!

[@barryvincentredmond3973]

Nice video.The 737-100 and 200 models are such an original classic design.So elegant and sturdy,before the models were stretched and morphed beyond the original airframe to what they have become today.The bucket reverse thrusters are also so neat.

[@flythenride]

I spent 14 years flying this aircraft type with Nordair / Canadian Airlines. Extremely reliable aircraft and a real workhorse. Great to see it’s still in operation

[@DannoAviation]

Omg yes! Finally some retro 737 content on KZbin!!! Amazing video man🤩

[@darranhirose8153]

It's been such a long time since I've seen those buckets deploy. Awesome vid!

[@jessemillington5988]

in general canadian aviation this airplane deserves a museum life after. This is a real long Canadian work horse. Absolutely stunning video. Thank you.

[@CharlieND]

Nice to see these old workhorses still have an important role to play in this country. Great trip report!

[@RogEdwardsTV]

Great video bringing back fond memories. Flew on many B737-200s but the first time was in the 1980s on Britannia Airways. When we landed and the thrust reverser buckets engaged by Dad shouted, “Jesus - part of the engine just fell off!” Of course now I know different! 😂

[@MattsAviationChannel]

Super cool report 👍 Great work! I love to remember my flights with the British Airways Boeing 737-200.

[@jackyyuen1939]

What an amazing trip with B737-200C. Great video. I only flew B737-200 once which was some 40 years ago .

[@kixigvak]

I was a ramper in Anchorage for Alaska Airlines and had the pleasure of frequently working with the 200s. We had three of them at that time. I did lots of configuring the planes for combinations of igloos and seats. Alaska Air had one horse igloo and I once loaded a horse and two reindeer into it and then loaded the igloo onto the plane. That was in Kotzebue. The forward cargo pit was a great place to take a nap on those summer days where I ended up having to work 24 hours! I really miss those planes.

[@willarddevoe5893]

Pratt and Whitney 737's are called Bobbys, and they are almost banned from airline and maintenance flights in the USA. The no entry policy caused a central american Bobby 200 to crash in 2018 (Havana) when it's dangerous rudder double slider was not replaced. Surviving Bobby Boeings are elegant and efficient.

[@jfmezei]

I flew C-GSPW in July 1990 from Yellowknife to Resolute ! Canadian Airlines with Canadian North branding. Great to know that plane is still flying ! I rrecall more rows than just 4, so I assume the cargo/pax divide can be moved (not just on/off). Flew YUL-YVR Bike from Vancouver to Inuvik (open jaw) Inuvik-Yellowknife-Resolute Resolute-Iqaluit Iqaluit-Montreal on 25,000 FF points which was quite a bargain considering each leg to/from Resolute was like $800. (Included side trip Iqaluit-Pangnirtung on First Air purchased separately)

[@marcusdamberger]

What a treat, fantastic video, hearing all the sounds she makes taking off and coming into landing, the hydraulics have a particular sound. This reminded me of flying when I was a kid in the 80's. Was that takeoff run much slower to gain speed than your current 737? Did it even press you into the seat or much more gentle g-force?

[@iSuom]

Probably a reduced thrust takeoff, there’s no need to use all the power.

[@Kalvinjj]

@@iSuom Flaps seemed set low too, probably wasn't too loaded with cargo up front, the engines definitely didn't scream much. This video makes me wonder how many, if any aircraft nowadays can fill it's role fully, the gravel runway capability along with the cargo and passenger capacity. Given the lack of current combis I guess none.

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

Nice video bro ! I love the 737 -200 flew it many times back in the day .

[@craigpennington1251]

When they are maintained and flown proper, an aircraft will last you a long time. I've flown on this type and they fly beautifully and smoothly. Thanks for the flight.

[@Blakpj]

Air Inuit is my ride to work ever 3 days Dash 8' and Twin Otter and the 737-200 back and forth to YUL on my trips to and from YMM. Its a whole new world of flying up here. I love the no security flying between the villages its like getting on the bus.

[@larsw8776]

Thank you for this fantastic video! I love these going-north videos of 737-200s.

[@Qataria-764]

wowwww!!!! amazing video!!! and that 737 brought back so many fond memories -- Canadian Airlines/USAir/CP Air!!!! totally loved the overhead panels --- sooooo nostalgic!!! how did the gravel landing feel ???????

[@scottjardine7989]

that gravel landing was sudden! nice video alex!

[@Youngmantis51]

Loved the video. I hope one day i can fly on a 737-200

[@shalininaicker]

Looks like you got the best seat in the house. I would love to fly on a 737-200 again. We don't have any in Australia. Haven't flown on a 737-200 since the late 90s.

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

Ansett used to fly the 737-200 👍

[@shalininaicker]

@@nicholasjohnson6724 Air New Zealand had a fleet of them. Last one retired in 2002.

[@andreblanchard5098]

That was amazing to watch. I love the contrails while landing.

[@HolyMackinaw]

This is why i follow you, i am planning my own trip on this flight because of this video thank you very much! Oskee Wee Wee, I can't wait for your Lancaster flight video out of the Canadian war plane heritage museum.

[@wewd]

I haven't flown on a -200 since the 90s, never on a Combi, and certainly not on one with a gravel kit installed. Love seeing those clamshell reversers again!

[@manubird2475]

Wow! This flight reminds me of the B727s that Air Micronesia used out of Honolulu and Guam in the 1970s and 1980s on its island hopper route. The early planes were half cargo/half passenger. Landing in Chuuk and Yap was scary, for the runways were 4800' crushed coral gravel landing strips. I once asked a pilot what it was like to land in Yap. He said it was like trying to guide a falling boulder to earth. Now all airports in Micronesia have been up graded, and United uses B737-800s on those routes. I really miss the 727s.

[@yak48]

The 727 was way under power compare the the Air Inuit 737…😬

[@mikejohnson5900]

Love your videos and love the 737, especially the old shorties with the low bypass engines. It's so cool to see an enthusiast that flies, and actually enjoys the different aircraft! That being said, I am a white knuckle flier and hate every minute of being aloft. At least I can watch your videos and ones like it and fly vicariously.

[@danieleregoli812]

Amazing video Alex! thank you SO much. That dash-200 is SO LOUD!!!

[@amazingalaku]

as an Inuk, u did great on the pronounciations! also, the engines don't sound so loud from inside the plane but Air Inuit especially is so loud when they takeoff and land here at YUL.

[@AlexPraglowskiAviation]

Glad to hear, I really tried to make sure I got the pronunciations as correct as I could!

[@larsw8776]

Have the announcements on the plane been partly in Inuktitut? Please pardon my ignorance, this is probably the first time I heard this language spoken.

[@amazingalaku]

@@larsw8776 the french & english announcements go first, inuktitut go second. the pilots speak in french and english but as more Inuit enter aviation, that might change :-)

[@larsw8776]

@@amazingalaku Thank you for the confirmation. 🙂

[@smallmj2886]

I took a flight on combi plane back in the mid 90's. It was probably a 737. I was in the bulkhead row like you, except I didn't have the same legroom that you had. The bulkhead was further back and my knees were jammed against it the whole time. Good thing it was only from YOW to YUL.

[@andreforcier97]

Very cool and very nostalgic! There is a chance that’s the aircraft I flew from YVR-YKA when I was 18 or so with PW. That landing reminds me of a takeoff from YQY-YHZ back mid 70s with Eastern Provincial. 1st time I encountered turbulence! Pretty exciting for a 12yr old! Also the 1st time I saw thrust reverser. I thought for a second or two that the engine was coming apart! 😳🤣😂😅, Think I left bruises on my Mum’s hand holding it so tight. 🤪… thanks for the memories! 👍✌️

[@ackack612]

....yeah, big thumbs up from me! The 707 lineage, for me, makes 737 a winner every time, particularly the early years. The aircraft just looks right. THX!

[@tumakbaluk]

Right on! Good to see C-GOPW+C-GDPA's sister ship still going strong. Thanks, Alex. You brought back some great memories, and you were positioned at my favorite spot on the 200; behind the wing so you can watch the moving bits work 😁

[@yak48]

OPW juste started with Air Inuit as a cargo only plane. 7 palets !

[@groovymotion5706]

Great video! If you think about it, that flight is almost the same as going from London to Sarajevo!

[@sharonjones5813]

Great video…. Love seeing the B737-200 Combi. Back in the 70’s, flying from Ketchikan to Juneau, I had a chance of landing in Petersburg, which was a gravel runway. Being a “Valley Girl from Los Angeles, I really wanted to experience that landing, but due to heavy fog, the Petersburg Airport was closed….bummer….

[@djkeelo]

Great video as always! Super cool to spot my condo building on the climb!

[@TurboAviation737]

Good to see those old legends still flying

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

The 200s were a great aircraft . I must have flown on them atleast 50 times in the 80s and 90s between Whitehorse Yukon and Vancouver B.C. on Canadian Pacific Airlines, Even did some flights on their B727s as well.

[@Ryanhothersall]

Excellent video. Flew on that aircraft back in 2013 when Canadian North owned it. Yellowknife to Edmonton. Sat in 17F and it had more seats back then.

[@mattman6461]

Just curious. Are there any other Boeing or Airbus aircraft available with gravel kits ? The 200 is such a beast.

[@hendrik7354]

You could probably equip a B727 or a MD80 with gravel kits too, but more modern aircraft just tend to have too big engines. The reason they use the 732 for this is literally just because the engines are slim enough to allow those gravel kits to work

[@shawnz241]

BAE 146 has literature online for unpaved operations but here in Canada those 737’s are the undisputed workhorses.

[@hendrik7354]

@@shawnz241 totally forgot about them but yeah, they got relatively small engines too. And those are actually hanging quite high above the ground, which is quite practical for gravel runways

[@RobertoRMOLA]

@mattman64 There is absolutely NO other aircraft with a gravel protection kit besides the 737-100/200. Airbus does not offer anything similar (and I don't think they will ever offer). That's why five companies in Canada still operate this model on gravel tracks: there is no substitute!

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Yup, those old 200's are still cool old ladies! I've flown on those a bunch of times back in my airline days 25 years ago when USAir ran those. Man, I envy you! I'd be doing trips like that every chance I get if I had the time and resources.

[@MattCook206]

very cool video! use to fly on the 732's from Canadian north all the time to YFB from YOW. thanks for the great video

[@hans-ludwigvolk3871]

Thanks Alex for this vis. It brings back so much memories with flying on 737-200 on LH Europeanflights. Great! :hl

[@siarsnovalinga9678]

It was great to have you in my town

[@BrodieMeeres]

Awesome Video Alex!

[@ralphwatt8752]

Thanks Alex it's been years since I've flown in a B732 a True classic ..

[@ryankenyon5010]

Great video. I remember when the 737-200s were a dime a dozen. It's odd to hear them referred to as "historic". I'm really old.

[@tednowak3112]

I love it........the Pilot has to fly this aircraft almost all the way...so that is superb....only they can hold the altitude...........

[@jcbaily5559]

As always a fantastic video.....thanks!

[@joe_the_machine_dasher]

Yes am working in kuujjuaq right now is really nice place to go but for this flight you need to use Canadian North airlines from montreal the also using Boeing 737-200

[@joe_the_machine_dasher]

Also kuujjuaq have the 3 busy airports in Quebec there so many air inuit flight land there and also fews canadian north plane and also some helicopters

[@sambee1321]

What i would have also liked to have known, was a little more detail on what it felt like landing on a gravel runway. All in all it was a pretty great video!

[@tjegan1417]

awesome. That wing configuration brings me back to flying on Western Airlines from MSP to points west.

[@aaddvvnnttrr5317]

Love the stuff you upload, good work

[@mitseraffej5812]

I have flown several 737 variants but not the Max. The 100/200 are by far the nicest to hand fly, wonderful roll control and almost zero pitch change with thrust. Vey easy to put the wheels on the desired spot on the runway when landing but they sure do drink the kerosene. I am told the Max is pleasant to hand fly, when the augmented feel systems are working that is.

[@americanrambler4972]

Enjoyed watching this one. I have a soft spot for these 737-200 Guppies. (A plane nickname). They have a short stubby graceful look to them and a cool squatty raked look to them when they are on the ground. But, wow, those engines are loud!

[@joestephan1111]

Thank you for another excellent video.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Alex. WOW...I think that's the first time I have seen a vlog containing a plane landing on gravel ! Those 737-200's are truly unique workhorses ! I don't think we have any in Australia ( that I know of ). Can I ask a question or 2 ? 1. The yellow cover on the front of the engines that were visible after you got off the plane...are they the gravel protectors for the engines ? 2. I have seen in another video ( somewhere) that the long pointy things sticking out at the bottom of the front of the engines has something to do with snow....but I can't remember what ??? 3. When you landed and walked past the front of the plane, I could see something metal on the get behind the front wheel. Was that it's gravel protector, or a wheel chock ? I love the fact that these old gals still are flying, and in such good condition. It shows what a well built plane she truly is ☺️

[@andreworiez8920]

United States Civil Air Patrol here and a former student pilot. The yellow covers are intake covers. Used whenever the engines are shut down for a bit. The long tube on the front the engines has nothing to do with snow... But everything to do with gravel. They redirect high-pressure air from the engines down to literally blast every loose rock that the engine might suck in away from the aircraft.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@@andreworiez8920 Thanks for your reply

[@Ryanhothersall]

@@heathertruskinger6214 There are no flying 737-200s in Australia any more, but three ex Ozjet aircraft survive in Western Australia, one as a training aid at Jandakot airport and two being turned into a tourist attraction at White Gums near York in country Western Australia. Ansett flew them from 1981 to 1986. Ozjet flew them from 2005 to 2012.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@@Ryanhothersall thanks for the information. I dont fly much, but I was pretty sure I hadn't seen one for quite some time....and 8 I was right 😊

[@luiggiparise8301]

The reverse thrust of the -200 is amazing, I really feel it missing on the -300 and ahead '='

[@johnshellenberg1383]

Old school reverse thrusters ftw. Flew on many 737s across the north as I grew up on Baffin Island and eventually lived all over the NWT/Yukon.

[@no-damn-alias]

1981 is 40 years in the past?! Oh god. Time flies!

[@turk223]

Excellent report, as always!

[@philipwykes8713]

Watching this from europe, where even the classic -300, -400 and -500 737s are now a rare sight, is an experience comparable to that of visiting the Sistine Chapel!

[@AirFlightTravels]

Wish to have this experience some day! Great video!

[@captainCaybrew]

Feel for you in these seats. I’m 6 foot 2, but most of my height is in my torso instead of my legs, so I can deal with small legroom. However I have very broad shoulders so I only get economy seats when I know someone isn’t sitting next to me. Sometimes even harder to find then extra legroom seats. Edit: also thought I should mention, got lucky and my first flight ever was on a 737-200 operated by Cayman Airways in 2002. Was only 6 days old after being born in Miami and coming home to Grand Cayman. Registration was VP-CYB, airframe still operates in Canada today.

[@marsgal42]

Neat trip, but I’ll bet it wasn’t cheap. I’ve priced trips to the north and always cringe at the prices, even to somewhere as major as Iqaluit. The characters on the plane read “inuit”, BTW.

[@lmlmd2714]

I looked at doing it once as a holiday (I'm based in the UK currently, previously Australia) and the prices were jaw dropping. Even compared to Aussie bush routes they are stupidly expensive.

[@markschmeisser5109]

@@lmlmd2714 welcome to Canada lol

[@forrestmiller4055]

At 9:35 until touchdown you can see the load relief feature cycling reducing the inboard flaps towards the 30 setting....just before touchdown you can see the full flap 40 position.....12000 hours on type, I notice these things.

[@VHflyboy]

I was wondering what that was. With it right on the edge like that, its almost like a primitive gust load alleviation system, although I'm assuming the purpose of the system is to avoid overspeeding the flaps.

[@algonquin91]

I loved hearing the announcement in Inuktitut

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

quite an amazing flying machine for what it can do the special mods to it and its cargo passenger config makes it unique,to be able to land on the rough loose gravel theres a probe sticks out front bottom of engine cowl air from engine blasts a jet of air to create a vortex bubble when touchdown and no gravel cam go into engine also landing gear wheels have boots on them to stop gravel damage to body and paint work

[@ABCantonese]

There's always the question of what will replace this, and the only jet that's available that I can think of is something with rear mounted engines such as the 717.

[@yak48]

The runways will have to be paved at some point… Then the end for the -200.. Not quiet their yet !

[@nics9840]

On a different note, I love the livery of this airline

[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Neat trip. It's too bad the north was overcast when you descended -- though it still looked beautiful.

[@marsgal42]

In 2004 I toyed with going somewhere north to see the transit of Venus in the midnight sun. Inuvik was a contender until I looked at the weather...

[@leesmith8366]

Thanks, great video of an old classic.

[@BPanio]

Oh I remember this one when it came into YKF for its prehandover maintenance and upgrades. Landed o nthe short runway, and thanks to the winds it barely used half. Always wanted to fly on one. Gotta get on one of these planes

[@yak48]

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[@scottfuller6063]

Why did they put the yellow covers in the engine cowls? Specific local issues? Or to protect blades when unloading freight?

[@BayAreaTraveler]

This is wonderful! Really enjoyed this report! Wish we still had the 737-200 in the US!

[@HDCOCKPITSCENES]

If i knew you're coming I could have give you a special tour at the hangar

[@eddomb]

Wow! thats a very report trip!!! Hugs from Chile :)

[@brian402]

As i am watching your awesome flight review, i can almost smell that aviation 🛫fuel (snort snort🙃

[@briantampa1164]

Love the JT8D engine's!! Same on the MD-80 series and DC-9'S

[@owenpriceaviation]

Very cool trip report, would love to fly on a 732 someday

[@michaelbruchas6663]

SWA’s backbone plane for years!

[@jumbo747diecast7]

wow love ur video i like the 737 200 it someting from the late 70 and and some 90 the eng looks like rocket eng from the 60 great vido

[@ricardomarcel6251]

Wowww!! Thank you!!

[@davidcole333]

That was spectacular. Truly a classic airliner. I remember them well.

[@next2normal]

Nice when the climbs are steep and you're pushed back in the seat hard.

[@plhought]

Anyone else notice the flaps cycling in & out on the approach? I've never heard of that on the 737.

[@kseifful]

the 737 have a load relief system that will automatically retract the flaps up to prevent damage to the flaps based on airspeed. in gusty conditions the sudden airspeed increase can trip the system.

[@2flyabove]

@@kseifful Cool... I didn't know that. Is that for only the 200 series or all of them?

[@kseifful]

@@2flyabove I cannot speak for the max as I have never worked on them, but all other generations (Jurassic, classic, and NG) have that system.

[@2flyabove]

@@kseifful Thank you!

[@UltimateAccuracy]

As kseifful says, the system only works from Flap 40 (full landing flap) and retracts to Flap 30.