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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 It has been superseded by the more economical and advanced [[Boeing 747-8i|Boeing 747-8]].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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|Parking brake | |Parking brake | ||
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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. | 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. Alternatively you can use the scroll wheel to cycle the switch left/right. Some buttons/switches have a cover on them, clicking it will either open or close it, so the button/switch can be pushed/turned. | ||
=== Ground steering === | |||
As of FlightGear 2.6, the 744 has tiller steering, just like the real aircraft where the pedals only turn the nose wheel by a few degrees - to achieve optimal precision during takeoffs and landings. Use the tiller (747-400 > Tiller Steering) dialog to steer during taxiing. | |||
* 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 === | ||
Set the amount of fuel that you would like to carry | Set the amount of fuel that you would like to carry along, by using the Fill button and slider in the Fuel and Payload dialog. This will ensure the fuel is properly distributed among the seven (or eight, when the stabilizer tank is used) tanks. | ||
==== Startup ==== | ==== Startup ==== | ||
[[File:Boeing 747-400 overhead panel.jpg|thumb|270px|The overhead panel.]] | |||
# 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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==== Takeoff ==== | ==== Takeoff ==== | ||
[[File:747-400_SIA_climbing_out_EGKK.png|thumb|270px|Singapore Airlines climbing out of [[London Gatwick Airport|Gatwick]].]] | |||
# Set flaps to 10 or 20. They will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi. | # 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. | # 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 | # Push the stick slightly forward until at least 80 kts. | ||
# Once the copilot announce "VR" slowly pull the stick back to rotate. Rotate toward 15° pitch attitude. | # 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 | # Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with at least 500 ft per minute. | ||
==== Approach ==== | ==== Approach ==== | ||
[[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]] | |||
# At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON. | # At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON. | ||
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Currently the pilot monitoring really cannot do anything else than monitoring. All switches and controls must be operated by the pilot flying. | 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 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 | * '''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 preferred PF's callsign. | ||
== Frequently asked questions == | == Frequently asked questions == | ||
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:Flaps are not meant to slow your aircraft down. Slow down before you extend the next level of flaps. | :Flaps are not meant to slow your aircraft down. Slow down before you extend the next level of flaps. | ||
'''My wings | '''My wings disappeared?''' | ||
'''My gear does not listen to the gear handle.''' | '''My gear does not listen to the gear handle.''' | ||
:FlightGear's 744 has a (basic) failure system. | :FlightGear's 744 has a (basic) failure system. | ||
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== Development status/Issues/Todo == | == Development status/Issues/Todo == | ||
[[File:Boeing 747-400 cockpit.png|thumb|270px|The 3D cockpit (in development).]] | |||
The latest version is always available at through [[Git]]. The author would happily receive your comments. | The latest version is always available at through [[Git]]. The author would happily receive your comments. | ||
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'''Flightdeck:''' | '''Flightdeck:''' | ||
* Maintenance overhead panel. | * Maintenance overhead panel. | ||
* Circuit breaker panels. | |||
* More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily. | * More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily. | ||
* Implement proper EICAS messaging system, with more recent messages appearing at the top. | |||
'''Systems:''' | '''Systems:''' | ||
* Convert the autopilot to a native JSBSim system, so flights remain stable during time speed-up. | * Convert the autopilot to a native JSBSim system, so flights remain stable during time speed-up. | ||
'''DualControl''' | '''DualControl''' | ||