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Revision as of 17:18, 27 October 2009
This article describes content that might not be available in the standard version of FlightGear. You may need to install some extra components or use the development (CVS) version. |
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 |
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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.
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