FULL LENGTH COCKPIT Estonian Air Boeing 737-500 Tallinn-Oslo-Tallinn

Published by SkyAviator.com in honour of the Captain Maido Veebel. Estonian Air no longer flies the Boeing and operates CRJ-900 and Embraer 170's instead.
This video includes two flights in Estonian Air Boeing 737-500 flight deck which are Tallinn (Ülemiste) -- Oslo (Gardermoen) and Oslo -- Tallinn. The friendly crew in the cockpit are captain Maido Veebel and first officer Andres Berens. The journey begins with preflight preparations. Flight OV135 suffers a delay of about 15 minutes in Tallinn because of the high amount of people in the terminal which caused a lot of stops for the passengers. When pushing back from the gate 2, all the procedures regarding the aircraft's departure can be seen including the panel configuration, ground crew discussion with captain and then take-off briefing given by the first officer during taxi. While in cruise, the pilots take out the charts for Oslo, listen to the ATIS, fill in the weather information on the landing card and program the FMC (Flight Management Computer) for the arrival route. In Gardermoen the aircraft is re-fueled and prepared for the leg back to Tallinn. You can see the programming of the FMC unit from the very beginning and a peek to the cabin while the airport staff cleans it. As the stop time at Oslo is only 45 minutes, everything has to be done quite quickly both by the pilots and the cabin crew. All the checklist procedures can be seen throughout the video from Preflight Preparation to Shut Down and ATC can be also heard in the background all the time. After watching the video you will probably have a quite good overview of all the normal procedures, cockpit layout and how everything is done in a 120-seat airliner.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Excellent video, outstanding work Estonia Air. Who doesn't love the squatty body 737 in beautiful blue colors? I'm always complaining about adding music to videos, this time I love it, perfect traveling music. The detail showing the instruments, programming the flight management computer, being able to follow the checklist as buttons are pushed, switches flipped, was something I haven't seen before. I believe Southwest bought the only -500 and -700's "shorties" I've seen before, maybe United or Continental had a few that were used at other airports, they remind me of the classics the first aircraft I had ever flown. I think this is the first time I've seen the Captain handle all controls rather than asking the 1st officer to take up the landing gear for example, early in the flight. What's wrong with you people who disliked this video? You will never find a "flight" video that more realistically gives you a good look at how pilot's operate an aircraft. I fly much less complicated single and double spinner aircraft, this video shows everything a pilot goes through, all the steps and how busy it gets with the radio calls and ATC "noise" meant for and generated by other aircraft in a busy flight corridor , destination weather reports, the math

[@drmhussain1244]

8⁹⁸⁸6ýýuuuy

[@AviationNut]

Thanks for the free ride in the cockpit Sky Aviator, it was a great trip...I loved it...Lol. Hope to fly with you again sometime. R.I.P, Cpt Maido Veebel. Cpt. Veebel is flying with the angels now.

[@dylancotton2061]

Wow shocked to read in a previous comment that the pilot died in a crash when he was instructing. RIP

[@javacup912]

Excellent video. This reminds me of how many people used to tell me how "quiet" must be up front, but it's actually quieter in the back. The ever present wind noise, and God forbid you have a slight pressurization leak of one window. The squeal used to drive me nuts. Thanks for sharing. So sad for the captain loss. RIP.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Haha, so true. Thanks for your compliments. I'll do my best to take an even better video soon on one of their ERJ170's or CRJ900. Not as cool as a Boeing in my opinion but still something more modern to also see.

[@larryosei2161]

Feels so good flying the 737-500

[@davidreggimenti8305]

Thank you for uploading the video , it was very well done... Recquiescant In Pace Captain.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

I appreciate your comment, David. Always great to hear some good words.

[@RolandBizjets]

737-500 is a classic :) And nowadays becomes rarely seen.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

True. I really miss the bird. A true American muscle in aircraft world!

[@riilhiiro]

Airbaltic has -500's, but they will get replaced by Bombardier CS300.

[@AviationNut]

I hope that in the future they can come up with some ultralight sound proofing material that's gone block out 100% of the outside noise, that would be awesome to have zero engine and wind noise while flying. And i am pretty sure they will.

[@mehradnahreini144]

It's really amazing how the roof panel of all 737 hasn't changed a bit✈️👩🏼‍✈️💯🙏🏾🌇😎🎧👨🏽‍✈️👨🏽‍✈️👨🏽‍✈️😊

[@GreencampRhodie]

Brill footage. Wish had been able to hear conversations better. All other videoers take note, this is class - even got to see cloud cell for myself.

[@mickyh2000]

Yes Please I 'd love more and more videos Like this nice one

[@manualflight]

Thanks for the full video! As for what kinds of videos, more videos in general (doesnt matter what) would be fantastic! (Although I love cockpit videos)

[@itauchi]

More videos like this plz!!!!

[@notar1]

Thanx, Rip Veebel

[@andriau123]

good work ESTONIA and good pilot.. you young pilot..good luck in work ;)

[@TheBabing]

Love the video, thanks

[@SkyAviatorTube]

You're most welcome. I appreciate your positive words.

[@larryosei2161]

R.I.P. Capt.Veebel

[@martin.B777]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mariocabezas]

RIP captain Veebel.

[@flightTime123]

I love videos like this. So cool!

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Thanks!

[@al.ramisk9406]

Nice video!Excellent job!)

[@mariocabezas]

muy buen video felicitaciones good video congratulations.

[@rodrigoleibante]

in the first step (mainly cockpit preparation) they are looking angry with the plane... be careful guys. The airplane is like a wonderful girl, you should be kind.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Haha, never thought of this myself! You are absolutely right, should treat it gently :) Actually they were really passionate pilots and the first officer still is. He's now also flying as captain on ERJ170 and CRJ900 in Estonian Air. I hope we can make a few new videos soon.

[@simonclark29041978]

Very nice video

[@MonteKalafiori]

When will be more videos like this one? I`ve watched it 4 times :)

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Thanks!! I am doing my best to create more and will keep you updated ofcourse. It's a good idea to like us on Facebook for example to get latest news. But I'm so glad you like it! We also have a lot of higher quality footage from Tallinn Airport but it will take a little while to get these edited.

[@MGAviationNZAircraftVideos]

Sad to see that the captain in this video died while training a pilot R.I.P :(

[@andrewhart8638]

May not be as big as an some planes, but I love the 737. I can't even explain why. Lol

[@rajpatil9773]

Good video

[@jaumexic]

It can be nicer, if you show what happens, the meeting of the pilots with the crew! preflight!

[@comander402]

hola muy completo tu video saludos

[@DA-qn1tf]

Why it's the captain and not the FO who manage the thrust levers on Take OFF?

[@SaarlaneMedia]

TLL Airport has been updated, this is old one. :P I'd like to see Lufthansa trip TLL-FRA. Eesti eesti jee.

[@loch70]

Why are the crew so rough on the interior and the instruments?

[@arianugraha2169]

love it

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Thanks!!!

[@sandermesila4904]

I didn't know that my country flies with these..... Ma ei teadnud tõsiselt.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Unfortunately no longer. These were some nice airplanes.

[@rednbluejr]

perfecto

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Thanks, Obama! :)

[@embrj1453]

Awesome video, do you know why the autopilot alarm went off after touch down?

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Thanks! They tested autoland therefore the autopilot had to be on until braking. Since Tallinn Airport has only CAT I ILS, they ofcourse monitored the aircraft's flying techniques especially carefully.

[@embrj1453]

Thank you, you answered two questions in one shot, so it is possible to autoland a Cat III Aircraft in a Cat I certified Airport, i've seen in before but no one could answer me that , i've always tought that both the airplane and aiport needed to be capable of autoland... in other worder Cat III ...

[@piotrkuler2474]

+embrj145 Category has nothing to do with autoland or manual. Category reffers to minimums

[@embrj1453]

I just thought that for the Airplane to be able to autoland, both the Airport and the Airplane needed to be at least cat III certified....

[@donwert]

Sorry to read that the pilot on this flight later died in an aircraft accident while instructing. Are there any details you can offer?

[@bobbypaluga4346]

donwert We don't become familiar with the Estonia pilot's as we do with the MD-11 Lufthansa freighter pilots, however it's very sad that such a skilled aviator lost his life while training a potential pilot. The outstanding Estonia video is all business, which goes along the visible programming of the instruments, communications with controllers etc. I'm sure the loss was a blow to his airline and country. Estonia isn't in the US news much, but this plucky little country has been under threat from Russia and its dictator Putin who seems to want to forcibly put the old gang (Warsaw pact countries) back together. Skilled pilots will likely training their countrymen to play a part in securing the Baltic state's future.

[@pepperann5766]

Bobby Paluga Where is 🤔Estonia? I am not too good in geography. Sorry to hear of the Captains passing, do you know where this happened? Did they crash? Any details at all? I read you don't get involved with them but... People who really enjoy watching your videos of what goes on in the cockpit before a flight, during the plane racing up the runway, (I love that ) during the flight, then coming down for a class act touch down. Well, it's natural people end up taking a little interest in the people they see working in your videos.

[@pepperann5766]

Bobby Paluga Never mind, I understand. Now I'm going to finish watching this video, and enjoy your work. I really love the spec over 1:00 hour in cockpit with full audio transmissions. Up until almost a week ago I didn't know about these videos. Thank you for them.

[@michelmaliklaurent7517]

Would like to be there.

[@beyond1234a]

we want 737-800 ngx complete procedure videos if possible...

[@SkyAviatorTube]

We will have to see where we can get into a 737-800 for some flights. I don't know anyone personally near Estonia who is connected with a 737NG operating airline. I guess the nearest might be SAS in Sweden.

[@beyond1234a]

Thanks for response.

[@aba-bl9ef]

when the captain died?

[@edwardcuhaci6168]

The person recording this should have a more steady hand. I don't speak Estonian?

[@matthewcavanagh438]

do an airbus A320 video

[@hishamhassan4600]

was the second leg a full autoland ? I hear the autopilot disengage after touchdown.

[@blueb0g]

Yes, probably for the purposes of aircraft or flight crew certification/currency.

[@SkyAviatorTube]

Yes it was. Ben is kinda right ;)

[@davidemissa5613]

rip sir :(

[@carlosenriquezegarra]

Too rough with the buttons and levers and you don't suppose to throw things like that in a cockpit. Very messy crew.

[@bayly1977]

Carlos Enrique Zegarra Ayesta good on you captain hero

[@POON3345]

RIp captain.

[@robintayger]

RIP! D:

[@chiccoka]

Cockpit prep.Cabin Alt setup,and the funny üks,kaks,

[@aquaslicer5087]

üks, kaks, kolm, neli, viis, kuus, seitse, kaheksa, üheksa, kümme :P

[@tiiameriloo6250]

Päris ilus lennujaam

[@DiogoHutt]

denecessariamente rough with the equipment , throwing things on the panel and giving almost punch the buttons ...

[@pawelkuler4171]

7:09 what is that part of cdu ?

[@pilotmax]

pawel kuler That's the handle to remove the CDU.

[@pawelkuler4171]

roger, Thanks ;D

[@edoardovanotti]

What the song?

[@SkyAviatorTube]

I'm sorry I don't know the names anymore. They were Royalty Free songs bought years ago when we produced the video.

[@edoardovanotti]

Sky Aviator Thank's ;-)

[@amomhrer9]

ok võibolla rumal küsimus aga miks peab kokpitis rääkima inglisekeeles.raadiosidest ma saan aru jah.aga ülejäänud jutt

[@SkyAviatorTube]

See oli mõnevõrra selle video tarbeks ka :)

[@lyesmez3507]

Prise de vue 0

[@DSReval]

If you are interested in the history of Estonian Air there is a book available in English (and Estonian) with many colour photos also: panbaltica.com/OVbookintro.html

[@xplane11pilot82]

737 800 best

[@SkyAviatorTube]

I love the Classics though :) Pure old-school mechanics.

[@Suursaadik]

Nice flight memory! But very boring, captain Maido Veebel is dead! :-I

[@dukenukenful]

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