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The various NG variants are now combined into a single directory, with shared cockpits, instruments and engines. ER variants do not exist at preset, but are planned.
== Active Development Areas ==
* Porting the '3D' PFD from 777 - fortunately it's very similar to the 777
* Creating a stable AP, including autobrake, autospoiler and other automatic modes (auto-slates, flap load relief)
* Creating a working FMC and CDU
== Future Development / Help Wanted ==
* Overhauling the warning / caution systems
* Reworked instrument panel textures and meshes for knobs / buttons  / switches

Revision as of 13:05, 7 January 2013

Boeing 737-NG
Image requested
Type Narrow-body jet airliner
Author(s) David Culp (FDM), Innis Cunningham (3D and Panel)
FDM JSBSim
--aircraft= 737-700
Status Early production
Liveries Browse the FlightGear livery database for the Boeing 737-NG.

The Boeing 737-700 was the first of Next Generation series when launch customer Southwest Airlines ordered the variant in November 1993. The variant was based on the 737-300 and entered service in 1998. It typically seats 132 passengers in a two class cabin or 149 in all economy configuration. Its direct competitor is the Airbus A319.

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The various NG variants are now combined into a single directory, with shared cockpits, instruments and engines. ER variants do not exist at preset, but are planned.

Active Development Areas

  • Porting the '3D' PFD from 777 - fortunately it's very similar to the 777
  • Creating a stable AP, including autobrake, autospoiler and other automatic modes (auto-slates, flap load relief)
  • Creating a working FMC and CDU

Future Development / Help Wanted

  • Overhauling the warning / caution systems
  • Reworked instrument panel textures and meshes for knobs / buttons / switches