This issue we examine what is arguably one of the most iconic jetliners ever built, the Boeing 727, over several routes where it earned its devoted following among pilots the world over.
When Boeing introduced its four-engined 707 jetliner in 1958, it set the scene for a new era in commercial aviation. Seat costs and travel times went down and as a result, aviation entered a boom time. Soon after, Boeing filled the short- to medium-haul market with the design of the Boeing 727. The first -100 model flew in 1963 and entered service a year later with United Airlines. Like any successful design, the model range was modified and extended with the introduction of the longer -200 version and a -200F freighter model. This Flight Adventure takes us on three classic routes/roles used by the 727. You can download flight plans and Pilot’s Notes for both FSX/Prepar3D and X-Plane 11 from the Download section for this issue at www.pcpilot.net. The Pilot’s Notes include aircraft and scenery options for FSX, P3D and X-Plane 11. The accompanying screenshots for this issue were taken with the sensational FlyJSim 727 series and X-Plane 11.31.
Australia entered the domestic jet passenger era in 1964 when VH-RME, a Boein…
