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Update; trimming works now
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[[File:Boeing 747-400 PFD ILS approach EHAM 18R.png|thumb|270px|The PFD while on ILS approach to [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Schiphol]]'s runway 18R]] | [[File:Boeing 747-400 PFD ILS approach EHAM 18R.png|thumb|270px|The PFD while on ILS approach to [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol|Schiphol]]'s runway 18R]] | ||
[[File:747-400_SIA_climbing_out_EGKK.png|thumb|270px|Singapore Airlines climbing out of [[London Gatwick Airport|Gatwick]].]] | [[File:747-400_SIA_climbing_out_EGKK.png|thumb|270px|Singapore Airlines climbing out of [[London Gatwick Airport|Gatwick]].]] | ||
[[File:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]The '''Boeing 747-400''' | [[File:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]The '''Boeing 747-400''' is the best selling model of the [[Boeing 747|747 family]]. It has been superseded by the more economical and advanced [[Boeing 747-8i|Boeing 747-8]]. | ||
== Aircraft help == | == Aircraft help == | ||
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* You can also connect a separate joystick axis to the tiller control - just like in the real aircraft, where there is a separate control wheel. | * You can also connect a separate joystick axis to the tiller control - just like in the real aircraft, where there is a separate control wheel. | ||
* Finally, you can also disable the separate tiller control and revert to the unrealistic behaviour of using pedals only to completely control the nose wheel (see 747-400 > Tiller Steering dialog). | * Finally, you can also disable the separate tiller control and revert to the unrealistic behaviour of using pedals only to completely control the nose wheel (see 747-400 > Tiller Steering dialog). | ||
=== Simplified procedures === | === Simplified procedures === | ||
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==== Takeoff ==== | ==== Takeoff ==== | ||
# Set flaps to 20 | # Set flaps to 10 or 20. They will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi. | ||
# Set the stabilizer trim. Check the Takeoff Reference page of the [[CDU]] for the required units of trim. The current setting can be found on the instrument left of the throttle quadrant. | |||
# Smoothly apply full throttle. | # Smoothly apply full throttle. | ||
# Push the stick slightly forward until atleast 80 kts. | # Push the stick slightly forward until atleast 80 kts. | ||
# | # Once the copilot announce "VR" slowly pull the stick back to rotate. Rotate toward 15° pitch attitude. | ||
# 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. | ||
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# Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF. | # Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF. | ||
# Turn continuous ignition OFF. | # Turn continuous ignition OFF. | ||
=== 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 usual. | |||
* '''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. | |||
== Frequently asked questions == | == Frequently asked questions == | ||
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:* Landing gear will get stuck at its current position if it is lowered above V<sub>LE</sub> (maximum speed at which it is safe to fly with the landing gear extended). | :* Landing gear will get stuck at its current position if it is lowered above V<sub>LE</sub> (maximum speed at which it is safe to fly with the landing gear extended). | ||
:You can fix your aircraft via the <tt>747-400 > Repair</tt> menu. | :You can fix your aircraft via the <tt>747-400 > Repair</tt> menu. | ||
'''Why do I need excessive control input to maintain attitude?''' | |||
: Make sure your aircraft is properly trimmed. Depending on the fuel and payload distribution, the center of gravity can vary, requiring different trim setting. The Takeoff Reference page of the CDU displays the required units of trim during takeoff. The current setting is indicated on the left of the throttle quadrant. | |||
== Development status/Issues/Todo == | == Development status/Issues/Todo == | ||
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'''Outside:''' | '''Outside:''' | ||
* | * Add details like pivot tubes and air inlets. | ||
* Remodel landing gear to include more details. | * Remodel landing gear to include more details. | ||
* Remodel wings to allow for smoother wing flex. | |||
'''Flightdeck:''' | '''Flightdeck:''' | ||
* Maintenance overhead panel. | * Maintenance overhead panel. | ||
* More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily. | * More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily. | ||
'''Systems:''' | |||
* Convert the autopilot to a native JSBSim system, so flights remain stable during time speed-up. | |||
* Implement Electronic Engine Control (EEC). | |||
'''DualControl''' | '''DualControl''' | ||
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