Air Tanzania Boeing 737 MAX 9: Cockpit Flight to Moroni & Back

Exterior Inspection and Pre-Flight

• 🔍 An exterior inspection of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 is demonstrated, focusing on probes (TAT, Pedo, AOA), checking for dents, damage, and loose parts.
• ✅ The inspection confirms the snubbers are clear, the main structure is intact, and the ram air inlet and fan are free of obstructions.

Flight to Moroni: Takeoff and En Route

• 👨‍✈️ Captain Owen Mu and First Officer Sweet Pat operate flight TC 2110 from Dar Es Salaam to Moroni.
• 🚀 The takeoff from runway 05 is executed with standard procedures, including N1 toga, 80 knots check, V1, and rotation.
• ✈️ The flight path follows the Kisser 1 Alpha departure, with the aircraft climbing to level 350 and navigating towards the Moroni FIR.
• ⚠️ A weather avoidance maneuver is approved, requiring a deviation from the planned track.

Approach and Landing in Moroni

• 🛬 The approach to Moroni's Prince Ibrahim International Airport involves a visual circling maneuver to land on runway 20 due to wind conditions favoring it over runway 02.
• 📊 Landing data is set, with minimums at 444 feet, and the approach checklist is completed.
• 🛬 The landing is stabilized, and the aircraft touches down on runway 02, with speed brake and reverse thrust engaged.

Return Flight to Dar Es Salaam

• 👨‍✈️ First Officer Sweet Pat pilots the return flight TC 211 from Moroni to Dar Es Salaam.
• ⛈️ The departure from runway 02 involves a left turn to avoid a developing thunderstorm.
• ✈️ The aircraft cruises at 34,000 feet, proceeding towards Cobbell and Kiril before commencing descent for Dar Es Salaam.

Landing in Dar Es Salaam and Conclusion

• 🌍 The flight prepares for an Aronav Genesis approach to runway 05 at Dar Es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport).
• 🛬 The landing checklist is completed, and the aircraft is stabilized for landing on runway 05.
• 👋 The crew concludes the flight, welcoming passengers back to Dar Es Salaam and mentioning the aircraft's next flight to Monza.