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|type = Airliner | |type = Airliner | ||
|fdm = JSBSim | |fdm = JSBSim | ||
|status = | |status = Development | ||
|authors = Gijs de Rooy | |authors = <ul><li>Gijs de Rooy<li>Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)<li>Jentron (FDM support)<li>Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)<li>Alexander Barrett (sounds)<li>Markus Bulik (autopilot)</ul> | ||
|fgname = 747-400, 747-400-fo | |fgname = 747-400, 747-400-fo | ||
|download = http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html | |download = http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html | ||
|development = http:// | |development = http://gitorious.org/boeing-aircraft/747-400 | ||
}}[[File:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[ | }}[[File:747-400 pushback eham.jpg|thumb|270px|A KLM Boeing 747-400 ready for [[Howto: Implement pushback|pushback]] at [[Amsterdam Airport Schiphol]].]]The '''Boeing 747-400''', is the most recent version of the [[Boeing 747]] in service; and the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family. | ||
The 747-400 is being replaced by the [[Boeing 747-8i]], expected to enter service in 2010. | The 747-400 is being replaced by the [[Boeing 747-8i]], expected to enter service in 2010. | ||
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* '''Pilot monitoring:''' launch the 747-400-fo (First Officier) and position yourself somewhere close to the PF's positions. Now open the <tt>Boeing 747-400 > Select MP-pilot</tt> dialog and click the prefered PF's callsign. | * '''Pilot monitoring:''' launch the 747-400-fo (First Officier) and position yourself somewhere close to the PF's positions. Now open the <tt>Boeing 747-400 > Select MP-pilot</tt> dialog and click the prefered PF's callsign. | ||
=== | === Simplified procedures === | ||
==== Startup ==== | ==== Startup ==== | ||
# Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel. | # Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel. | ||
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The latest version is always available at [http://fgnl.freehostia.com www.flightgear.nl.tp]. The author would happily receive your comments. | The latest version is always available at [http://fgnl.freehostia.com www.flightgear.nl.tp]. The author would happily receive your comments. | ||
* FDM refinements. | * FDM refinements. | ||
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'''Outside:''' | '''Outside:''' | ||
* Details like pivot tubes and air inlets. | * Details like pivot tubes and air inlets. | ||
* Main gear textures. | * Main gear textures. | ||
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Revision as of 19:50, 10 January 2011
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| Type | Airliner |
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| FDM | JSBSim |
| --aircraft= | 747-400, 747-400-fo |
| Status | Development |
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The Boeing 747-400, is the most recent version of the Boeing 747 in service; and the best selling and the most advanced model of the 747 family.
The 747-400 is being replaced by the Boeing 747-8i, expected to enter service in 2010.
Aircraft help
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| Key | Function |
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| Ctrl + b | Speedbrakes |
| Delete | Reverse thrusters |
| B | Parking brake |
All buttons/switches in the cockpit can be controlled using the mouse. Most buttons exist of a toggle, where clicking it toggles it either on or off. Switches can be turned clockwise with the left mouse button and counter clockwise using the middle mouse button. Some buttons/switches have a cover on them, clicking it will either open or close it, so the button/switch can be pushed/turned.
Duo flight crew
Currently the pilot monitoring really cannot do anything else than monitoring. All switches and controls must be operated by the pilot flying.
- Pilot flying: launch the 747-400 as usual.
- Pilot monitoring: launch the 747-400-fo (First Officier) and position yourself somewhere close to the PF's positions. Now open the Boeing 747-400 > Select MP-pilot dialog and click the prefered PF's callsign.
Simplified procedures
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 to rotate. Rotate toward 15° pitch attitude.
- The plane should takeoff around 180 kts.
- Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.
Approach
- At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON.
Landing
- Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule.
- At glideslope alive:
- Gear down.
- Set flaps to 20.
- At glideslope capture:
- Set flaps to 25 or 30.
Landing roll
- Close all thrust levers.
- Set speedbrakes to UP.
Shutdown
- Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
- Turn continuous ignition OFF.
Development status/Issues/Todo
The latest version is always available at www.flightgear.nl.tp. The author would happily receive your comments.
- FDM refinements.
Systems
- Fuel (partly done)
Outside:
- Details like pivot tubes and air inlets.
- Main gear textures.
Inside:
- Cabin.
Flightdeck:
- More (realistic) textures. All current textures are temporarily.
- More instruments and knobs/switches.
DualControl
- Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots, so you can simulate a real flightdeck crew of two.
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