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{{for|the updated version of the plane by [[:Category:it0uchpods hangar|it0uchpods hangar]]|Boeing 717/it0uchpods}} | |||
[[File:717-cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|The 3d cockpit, looking downward at the instruments]] | |||
[[File:717-cockpit-overhead.jpg|thumb|270px|The 3d cockpit, looking upward at the overhead panel]] | |||
[[File:717-mfd.jpg|thumb|270px|The 717's mult-function display, showing the selected [[VOR]]s, [[Multiplayer|multiplayer traffic]] in the area, and the next waypoint entered in the [[Route Manager]]]] | |||
The '''Boeing 717''' is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]], developed for the 100-seat market. The airliner was designed and marketed by [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas|McDonnell Douglas]] as the MD-95, a third-generation derivative of the DC-9. | The '''Boeing 717''' is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]], developed for the 100-seat market. The airliner was designed and marketed by [[:Category:McDonnell Douglas|McDonnell Douglas]] as the MD-95, a third-generation derivative of the DC-9. | ||
The first order was placed in October 1995; however, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997 prior to production. The first planes entered service in 1999 as the Boeing 717. Production ceased in May 2006 after 156 units were produced. | The first order was placed in October 1995; however, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997 prior to production. The first planes entered service in 1999 as the Boeing 717. Production ceased in May 2006 after 156 units were produced. | ||
== Aircraft help == | == Aircraft help == | ||
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| cycle autobrake setting | | cycle autobrake setting | ||
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| {{Key press|Ctrl|z}} | |||
| toggle autopilot Master Arm switch | |||
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| {{Key press|Ctrl|y}} | |||
| toggle autopilot Mach speed hold | |||
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| {{Key press|Ctrl|o}} | |||
| toggle autothrottle TO/GA set | |||
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=== To-do === | === To-do === | ||
* FDM tweaking (as always) | * FDM tweaking (as always) | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == |
Revision as of 08:36, 22 August 2016
The Boeing 717 in the AirTran Airways livery | |
Type | Airliner |
Configuration | Low wing aircraft |
Propulsion | Jet aircraft |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
Author(s) |
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FDM | YASim |
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717-200 717-200HGW |
Status | Development |
Development | |
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Repository | |
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License | GPLv2+ |
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The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner, developed for the 100-seat market. The airliner was designed and marketed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95, a third-generation derivative of the DC-9.
The first order was placed in October 1995; however, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997 prior to production. The first planes entered service in 1999 as the Boeing 717. Production ceased in May 2006 after 156 units were produced.
Aircraft help
The knobs on the autopilot control panel can be adjusted by clicking the sides to increase and middle-clicking to decrease. You can also use the scroll wheel if your mouse includes one. Click the face on the front of a knob to perform its function.
Key commands
Key | Function |
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Delete | activate reverse thrust |
Ctrl+b | cycle speedbrake setting |
Tab ↹ | cycle autobrake setting |
Ctrl+z | toggle autopilot Master Arm switch |
Ctrl+y | toggle autopilot Mach speed hold |
Ctrl+o | toggle autothrottle TO/GA set |
You can find a full list of autopilot key commands in the documentation included with FlightGear.
Startup procedures
- APU master switch START.
- (Wait some seconds...) APU master switch RUN.
- APU electric generator ON.
- Engine 1 and engine 2 starters ON.
- Engine 1 and engine 2 cutoff switches RUN.
- Engine 1 and engine 2 electric generators ON.
- APU electric generator OFF.
- APU master switch OFF.
Development status
Completed
- Animations
- Custom instruments
- Autobrake/speedbrake systems
- Autostart system
- APU system
- Livery select
- Tire smoke
- Contrails
- Pushback
- Engine fire system
- Animated jetway definition
To-do
- FDM tweaking (as always)
External Links
Reference
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