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''This includes the following models: '''747-400''', '''747-400F'''''
''This includes the following models: '''747-400''', '''747-400F'''''
{{infobox Aircraft
{{infobox Aircraft
|image =747-400.jpg
|image =747-400.jpg
|alt =Exterior view of a KLM 747-400
|name =Boeing 747-400
|name =Boeing 747-400
|livery =KLM
|livery =KLM
|type =Airliner
|type =Airliner
|fdm =JSBSim
|fdm =JSBSim
|status =Early-production
|status =Beta
|authors =Gijs de Rooy
|authors =Gijs de Rooy
|fgname =747-400
|fgname =747-400
|download =http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html
|download =http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html
}}
}}
The [[Boeing 747-400]] is the most recent version of the Boeing 747 in service. The -400 series is the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family. The 747-400 is being replaced by the [[Boeing 747-8]], expected to enter service in 2010.
[[Image:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[EHAM|Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]
The '''Boeing 747-400''', is the most recent version of the [[Boeing 747]] in service. The -400 series is the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family.  
 
The 747-400 is being replaced by the [[Boeing 747-8]], expected to enter service in 2010.


==Aircraft help==
==Aircraft help==
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[[Image:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]]
[[Image:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]]
== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
As of Mai 24, 2009 an early-production version is released at [http://www.flightgear.nl.tp www.flightgear.nl.tp].
As of 24 May 2009 a beta version is available at [http://www.flightgear.nl.tp www.flightgear.nl.tp]. The author would happily receive your comments.
 
* Sounds
* FDM refinements


'''Outside:'''
'''Outside:'''
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'''Cockpit:'''
'''Cockpit:'''
* More textures
* More (realistic) textures
* More instruments and knobs/switches
* More instruments and knobs/switches
'''DualControl'''
* Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots.


==Related content==
==Related content==

Revision as of 07:20, 12 September 2009

This includes the following models: 747-400, 747-400F

Boeing 747-400
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400
Type Airliner
Author(s) Gijs de Rooy
FDM JSBSim
--aircraft= 747-400
Status Beta
Download Download the Boeing 747-400 aircraft package for the current stable release (2020.3).
A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for pushback at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The Boeing 747-400, is the most recent version of the Boeing 747 in service. The -400 series is the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family.

The 747-400 is being replaced by the Boeing 747-8, expected to enter service in 2010.

Aircraft help

1rightarrow.png See Boeing 747-400 Tutorial for the main article about this subject.

Ctrl + b Speedbrakes
Delete Thrust reversers
B Parking brake

Startup

  1. Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel.
  2. Pull the start select switch for engine #4.
  3. Set the cutoff switch on the pedestal to RUN.
  4. Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3.

Takeoff

  1. Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi.
  2. Smoothly apply full throttle.
  3. Push the stick slightly forward until atleast 80 kts.
  4. Around 160 kts, slowly pull the stick back.
  5. The plane should takeoff around 180 kts.
  6. Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.

Shutdown

  1. Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
  2. Turn continuous ignition OFF.
3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)

Development status/Issues/Todo

As of 24 May 2009 a beta version is available at www.flightgear.nl.tp. The author would happily receive your comments.

  • Sounds
  • FDM refinements

Outside:

  • Fuselage lighting
  • Gear textures

Inside:

  • Cabin

Cockpit:

  • More (realistic) textures
  • More instruments and knobs/switches

DualControl

  • Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots.

Related content

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