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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 = | |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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[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 | 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
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400 | |
Type | Airliner |
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Author(s) | Gijs de Rooy |
FDM | JSBSim |
--aircraft= | 747-400 |
Status | Beta |
Download |
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
See Boeing 747-400 Tutorial for the main article about this subject. |
Ctrl + b | Speedbrakes |
Delete | Thrust reversers |
B | Parking brake |
Startup
- Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel.
- Pull the start select switch for engine #4.
- Set the cutoff switch on the pedestal to RUN.
- Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3.
Takeoff
- Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi.
- Smoothly apply full throttle.
- Push the stick slightly forward until atleast 80 kts.
- Around 160 kts, slowly pull the stick back.
- The plane should takeoff around 180 kts.
- Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.
Shutdown
- Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
- Turn continuous ignition OFF.
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
Related lists
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