Boeing 707-420: Difference between revisions
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This [[FlightGear]] model includes versions dating from 1959 to the late 1970s. Feel the difference between the older Rolls-Royce Conway 508 turbofans engines and the later JT4 engines simply by changing liveries. | This [[FlightGear]] model includes versions dating from 1959 to the late 1970s. Feel the difference between the older Rolls-Royce Conway 508 turbofans engines and the later JT4 engines simply by changing liveries. | ||
== Variants == | |||
* 707-420/430: Passenger airliners capable of seating 147 passengers. | |||
* 707-TT ('''T'''anker '''T'''ransport): An Italian tanker variant. Can be used for [[Howto:Aerial refueling|air-to-air refueling]]. | |||
* EC-137D: An AWACS variant that later evolved into the [[E-3 Sentry]]. | |||
[[File:EngineerPanel.png|thumb|270px|The 707-420/430 engineering panel]] | |||
== Aircraft help == | == Aircraft help == | ||
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Additionally, members of the beta testing team have visited the German Technical Museum in Munich and verified the model's accuracy. | Additionally, members of the beta testing team have visited the German Technical Museum in Munich and verified the model's accuracy. | ||
[[File:Radiostack.png|thumb|270px|The 707-430 radio stack, radar, and throttle quadrant]] | [[File:Radiostack.png|thumb|270px|The 707-430 radio stack, radar, and throttle quadrant]] | ||
== Get certificated == | == Get certificated == | ||
It has been estimated that the 707 certification takes about 400 hours of flight time. We will grant 707 Knight Sky Class Certification to those pilots who reach 400 hours. Additionally, we will be giving away a 707 "City of Friedrischafen" custom set of wings, diploma, and avatar. | It has been estimated that the 707 certification takes about 400 hours of flight time. We will grant 707 Knight Sky Class Certification to those pilots who reach 400 hours. Additionally, we will be giving away a 707 "City of Friedrischafen" custom set of wings, diploma, and avatar. | ||
[[File:Refuelling707TT-EC137D.jpg|thumb|270px|A 707-TT refueling an EC-137D]] | |||
The aircraft has been fully tested and certified. Now it's your turn. '''Be a part of the legend.''' | The aircraft has been fully tested and certified. Now it's your turn. '''Be a part of the legend.''' | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 27 October 2013
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The Boeing 707-420/430 were versions of the 707-320 with Rolls-Royce Conway 508 turbofans. First appearing in 1960, 37 examples were delivered to BOAC, Lufthansa, Air India, El Al and Varig through November 1963.
This FlightGear model includes versions dating from 1959 to the late 1970s. Feel the difference between the older Rolls-Royce Conway 508 turbofans engines and the later JT4 engines simply by changing liveries.
Variants
- 707-420/430: Passenger airliners capable of seating 147 passengers.
- 707-TT (Tanker Transport): An Italian tanker variant. Can be used for air-to-air refueling.
- EC-137D: An AWACS variant that later evolved into the E-3 Sentry.
Aircraft help
The 707-420/430 has a detailed built-in tutorial in German, English and Spanish. You can help translate the tutorial into other languages by visiting our page on Gitorious.
Cheat sheet
| Key | Function |
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| Delete | Deploy reverse thrust. |
| ⇧ Shift + B | Set or unset the parking brake. |
| Control + B | Deploy the speedbrakes. |
| G | Raise the landing gear. |
| ⇧ Shift + G | Lower the landing gear. |
| ] | Lower the leading and trailing edge flaps. |
| [ | Raise the leading and trailing edge flaps. |
| y | Hide or show the cockpit yokes. |
| < | Toggle between pilot and engineer views. |
| F9 | Open the fuel and weight controls. |
| F11 | Focus or unfocus the view on the autopilot controls. |
Usability
The aircraft's philosophy is based on the WYSIWYG concept. Everything you see on the panels is clickable - and works.
The light effects in the cockpit are made with extra attention to detail, with the aim of giving the user the most realistic experience possible. The hope is that the pilot to feel as if they are actually in the plane itself.
On the other hand, the 707-420/430 is also focused on usability for new users. For example, the generic autopilot dialog has been retained, and an autostart function is available. Tutorials are available in three languages. All this is done with the aim of making things easy for first-time users while also allowing them to learn and have fun.
Compatibility
The 707-420/430 has been tested on several platforms, including GNU/Linux, Windows XP, Windows 7, and Mac OS X with FlightGear 2.10 and GIT, and has passed all tests with flying colors. Over 15 users have helped test the aircraft throughout its evolution.
Additionally, members of the beta testing team have visited the German Technical Museum in Munich and verified the model's accuracy.
Get certificated
It has been estimated that the 707 certification takes about 400 hours of flight time. We will grant 707 Knight Sky Class Certification to those pilots who reach 400 hours. Additionally, we will be giving away a 707 "City of Friedrischafen" custom set of wings, diploma, and avatar.
The aircraft has been fully tested and certified. Now it's your turn. Be a part of the legend.
Thanks to...
- Innis Cunningham and all the developers who have contributed to FlightGear
Test pilots
- 3m
- D-AHGM
Technical systems assistance
- D-LEON
Custom autopilot integration
- buster
Bug smashers
- D-STHO
- D-ABBA
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