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The '''Boeing 737-400''' was launched in 1985 as a stretched [[737-300]], primarily for use by charter airlines.
The '''Boeing 737-400''' was launched in 1985 as a stretched [[737-300]], primarily for use by charter airlines.


==Download==
== Download ==
You have to download two files, since the model and the sounds come in two different packages and go into two different directories.  
You have to download two files, since the model and the sounds come in two different packages and go into two different directories.  


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In November 2009, the direct links are:
In November 2009, the direct links are:
*Model: http://www.divshare.com/download/7242443-cb1 (--> unpack to FGROOT\data\aircraft)
* Model: http://www.divshare.com/download/7242443-cb1 (--> unpack to FGROOT\data\aircraft)
*Sounds: http://www.divshare.com/download/5256565-2c4 (--> unpack to FGROOT\data)
* Sounds: http://www.divshare.com/download/5256565-2c4 (--> unpack to FGROOT\data)
You can find the newest version of both on http://flightgear.iespana.es/
You can find the newest version of both on http://flightgear.iespana.es/


==Aircraft help==
== Aircraft help ==
For information on engine startup, livery selection, auto brake, reject take off etc. press "?" or "Help --> Aircraft Help" when the simulation is running.
For information on engine startup, livery selection, auto brake, reject take off etc. press "?" or "Help --> Aircraft Help" when the simulation is running.


==Navigation==
== Navigation ==
As far as I know, out of all airliners the 737-400 has the best modelled navigation panels available in FlightGear. You can set almost all frequencies and Autopilot settings from the 3D cockpit, and very detailed information is given back to you on the screens and instruments. Here are some features:
As far as I know, out of all airliners the 737-400 has the best modelled navigation panels available in FlightGear. You can set almost all frequencies and Autopilot settings from the 3D cockpit, and very detailed information is given back to you on the screens and instruments. Here are some features:


===TCAS===
=== TCAS ===
The TCAS ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_Collision_Avoidance_System Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System]) displays other aircraft on the main screen. The radar has a range of 20nm. Each bar on the white line in the middle marks 5nm. To use TCAS, you have to switch it on:
The TCAS ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_Collision_Avoidance_System Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System]) displays other aircraft on the main screen. The radar has a range of 20nm. Each bar on the white line in the middle marks 5nm. To use TCAS, you have to switch it on:


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Switch on TCAS in the middle console. A voice will say "TCAS system test okay".
Switch on TCAS in the middle console. A voice will say "TCAS system test okay".
===FMC (Flight Management Computer)===
=== FMC (Flight Management Computer) ===
For example, I have set up the [[Route Manager]] to follow the fixes OMOGI, OKAVO, AKONI and OBERO.
For example, I have set up the [[Route Manager]] to follow the fixes OMOGI, OKAVO, AKONI and OBERO.


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The next waypoint is displayed on the screen as a yellow dot.
The next waypoint is displayed on the screen as a yellow dot.


===VOR===
=== VOR ===
[[VHF_Omni-directional_Radio_Range|VOR]] arrows (vectors) are blue if in NAV1 and green if in NAV2. They point in the direction of the [[VHF_Omni-directional_Radio_Range|radial]] you defined in the radio settings (Equipment --> Radio Settings). In the 737-400, when are 20 nm or closer, the VOR will show up on the screen. In the following screenshot, a VOR, for which you have set a radial of 080, is 10 nm away from you and you are flying directly to it. Note that there is traffic at your 5 o'clock.
[[VHF Omni-directional Radio Range|VOR]] arrows (vectors) are blue if in NAV1 and green if in NAV2. They point in the direction of the [[VHF Omni-directional Radio Range|radial]] you defined in the radio settings (Equipment --> Radio Settings). In the 737-400, when are 20 nm or closer, the VOR will show up on the screen. In the following screenshot, a VOR, for which you have set a radial of 080, is 10 nm away from you and you are flying directly to it. Note that there is traffic at your 5 o'clock.


[[File:B734vor1.png|200px]]
[[File:B734vor1.png|200px]]


===NDB===
=== NDB ===
[[List_of_abbreviations#N|NDB]] arrows are dark yellowish. The long one points in the direction of the NDB, i.e. tells you where the NDB is relative to you. The short arrow indicates the radial you defined in the radio settings dialogue.
[[List of abbreviations#N|NDB]] arrows are dark yellowish. The long one points in the direction of the NDB, i.e. tells you where the NDB is relative to you. The short arrow indicates the radial you defined in the radio settings dialogue.


[[File:B734ndb1.png|200px]]
[[File:B734ndb1.png|200px]]
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[[File:B734ndb2.png|200px]]
[[File:B734ndb2.png|200px]]


===ILS===
=== ILS ===
[[ILS]] appear in the same way as VORs, as blue or green arrows. The thick dot in their center is the beginning of the runway. In the following example you approach runway 25R at EDDF from southwest. On the map you see several navaids:
[[ILS]] appear in the same way as VORs, as blue or green arrows. The thick dot in their center is the beginning of the runway. In the following example you approach runway 25R at EDDF from southwest. On the map you see several navaids:


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