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|alt =Exterior view of a KLM 747-400 | |alt =Exterior view of a KLM 747-400 | ||
|name =Boeing 747-400 | |name =Boeing 747-400 | ||
|livery =KLM | |livery =Boeing, KLM | ||
|type =Airliner | |type =Airliner | ||
|fdm =JSBSim | |fdm =JSBSim | ||
|status =Beta | |status =Beta | ||
|authors =Gijs de Rooy, Jentron (some FDM), Syd Adams (displays) | |authors =Gijs de Rooy, Jentron (some FDM), Syd Adams (displays, Nasal) | ||
|fgname =747-400 | |fgname =747-400, 747-400-fo | ||
|download =http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html | |download =http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html | ||
}}[[Image:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[EHAM|Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]The '''Boeing 747-400''', is the most recent version of the [[Boeing 747]] in service. The -400 series is the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family. | }}[[Image:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[EHAM|Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]The '''Boeing 747-400''', is the most recent version of the [[Boeing 747]] in service. The -400 series is the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family. | ||
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{| class="prettytable" | {| class="prettytable" | ||
!Key | |||
!Function | |||
|- | |||
|Ctrl + b | |Ctrl + b | ||
|Speedbrakes | |Speedbrakes | ||
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|Parking brake | |Parking brake | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Startup=== | All buttons/switches in the cockpit can be controlled using the mouse. Most buttons exist of a toggle, where clicking it toggles it either on or off. Switches can be turned clockwise with the left mouse button and counter clockwise using the middle mouse button. Some buttons/switches have a cover on them, clicking it will either open or close it, so the button/switch can be pushed/turned. | ||
===Duo flight crew=== | |||
Currently the pilot monitoring really cannot do anything else than monitoring. All switches and controls must be operated by the pilot flying. | |||
* '''Pilot flying:''' launch the 747-400 as ussual. | |||
* '''Pilot monitoring:''' launch the 747-400-fo (First Officier) and position yourself somewhere close to the PF's positions. Now open the <tt>Boeing 747-400 > Select MP-pilot</tt> dialog and click the prefered PF's callsign. | |||
===Procedures=== | |||
====Startup==== | |||
# Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel. | # Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel. | ||
# Pull the start select switch for engine #4. | # Pull the start select switch for engine #4. | ||
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# Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3. | # Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3. | ||
===Takeoff=== | ====Takeoff==== | ||
# Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi. | # Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi. | ||
# Smoothly apply full throttle. | # Smoothly apply full throttle. | ||
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# Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute. | # Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute. | ||
===Approach=== | ====Approach==== | ||
# At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON. | # At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON. | ||
===Landing=== | ====Landing==== | ||
# Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule. | # Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule. | ||
# At glideslope alive: | # At glideslope alive: | ||
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#* Set flaps to 25 or 30. | #* Set flaps to 25 or 30. | ||
===Landing roll=== | ====Landing roll==== | ||
# Close all thrust levers. | # Close all thrust levers. | ||
# Set speedbrakes to UP. | # Set speedbrakes to UP. | ||
===Shutdown=== | ====Shutdown==== | ||
# Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF. | # Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF. | ||
# Turn continuous ignition OFF. | # Turn continuous ignition OFF. | ||
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[[Image:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]] | [[Image:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]] | ||
== Development status/Issues/Todo == | == Development status/Issues/Todo == | ||
The latest version is always available at [http://www.flightgear.nl.tp www.flightgear.nl.tp]. The author would happily receive your comments. | |||
* | * Engine startup sounds. | ||
* FDM refinements | * FDM refinements. | ||
'''Systems''' | '''Systems''' | ||
* Fuel | * Fuel (partly done) | ||
* Hydraulics | * Hydraulics | ||
* Electrical | * Electrical | ||
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'''Flightdeck:''' | '''Flightdeck:''' | ||
* More (realistic) textures. | * More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily. | ||
* More instruments and knobs/switches. | * More instruments and knobs/switches. | ||
'''DualControl''' | '''DualControl''' | ||
* Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots, so you can simulate a real flightdeck crew. | * Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots, so you can simulate a real flightdeck crew of two. | ||
==Related content== | ==Related content== | ||