Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 737-800 Cockpit: Roundtrip to Salta, Andes

Flight Overview: Buenos Aires to Salta

• ✈️ The flight, designated AR1498, departs from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (Buenos Aires) bound for Salta, a tourist destination in the Andes known for its valleys and rock formations.
• ⏱️ The expected flight time is approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes, with initial cruising at Flight Level 300, stepping up to Flight Level 360.
• 🧑‍✈️ Captain Eduardo Golden Horn and First Officer Lucas Gentil are the flight crew for this journey.

Pre-Flight and Takeoff Procedures

• ⚙️ The video details the engine start sequence for both engine two and engine one, including checks for starter cutout and stable engine operation.
• 🚦 After yielding to a Jetsmart aircraft, the Boeing 737-800 proceeds for takeoff from runway 13.
• 💨 Key takeoff callouts include V1, rotate, and positive rate, followed by retracting the landing gear and setting flaps for departure.

In-Flight Navigation and Route

• 🗺️ The flight path involves a "Bravo" departure, turning left towards the Rio de la Plata, and then proceeding direct to a position known as BAN.
• ☁️ The aircraft cruises above cloud cover, anticipating a smooth flight, with ATC clearances managed by Sessa and later Cordova control.
• ⛰️ Due to the mountainous terrain around Salta, a specific descent profile is followed after the "Modul" waypoint to ensure safe altitude management.

Approach and Landing in Salta

• 🛬 The approach to Salta utilizes the ILS Sulu to runway 02, with specific altitude restrictions and waypoints like "Ilpar" and "Mike" guiding the descent.
• 📉 The crew intercepts the glide slope and prepares for landing, setting flaps to 30 degrees and confirming landing gear down.
• 🛑 Upon landing, the aircraft uses normal braking and reverses, then taxis to the platform using taxiway Alpha, preparing for the return flight.

Captain's Career and Company Pride

• 👨‍✈️ Captain Eduardo Golden Horn shares his nearly 35-year aviation career, starting flight training in San Fernando and joining Aerolineas Argentinas in 2009.
• ✈️ He has flown various aircraft, including the 737-500, 700, Airbus A340, A330, and currently the 737-800, 700, and Max.
• ❤️ He expresses pride in Aerolineas Argentinas, calling it the most important company in Argentina with great people and high motivation.

Return Flight: Salta to Buenos Aires

• ☀️ The return flight from Salta to Buenos Aires is on a sunny day, with First Officer Lucas Gentil as the pilot flying.
• ✈️ A detailed walk-around inspection of the aircraft is shown, checking sensors, engines, surfaces, lights, and flight controls.
• 🛫 The departure from Salta uses runway 20, with a standard departure procedure, climbing towards Buenos Aires.
• 🧑‍✈️ First Officer Lucas Gentil, with approximately 8,000 flight hours (6,000 on the 737), introduces himself and expresses hope for an enjoyable flight.