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|download    = http://fgnl.freehostia.com/en/aircraft/boeing747-400.html
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|development = http://code.google.com/p/flightgear747-400/source/checkout
|development = http://code.google.com/p/flightgear747-400/source/checkout
}}[[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.  
}}[[File: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 747-8i]], expected to enter service in 2010.
The 747-400 is being replaced by the [[Boeing 747-8i]], expected to enter service in 2010.


==Aircraft help==
== Aircraft help ==
{{Main article|Boeing 747-400 Tutorial}}
{{Main article|Boeing 747-400 Tutorial}}


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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.
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===
=== 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.
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 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 <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.


===Procedures===
=== Procedures ===
====Startup====
==== Startup ====
# Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel.
# Press the continuous ignition switch on the overhead panel.
# Pull the start select switch for engine #4.
# Pull the start select switch for engine #4.
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# Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3.
# Now repeat step 2 and 3 for engines #1, #2 and #3.


====Takeoff====
==== Takeoff ====
# Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi.
# Set flaps to 20, it will take a minute to extend, so you'd better do this during taxi.
# Smoothly apply full throttle.
# Smoothly apply full throttle.
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# Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.
# Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.


====Approach====
==== Approach ====
# At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON.
# At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON.


====Landing====
==== Landing ====
# Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule.
# Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule.
# At glideslope alive:
# At glideslope alive:
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#* Set flaps to 25 or 30.
#* Set flaps to 25 or 30.


====Landing roll====
==== Landing roll ====
# Close all thrust levers.
# Close all thrust levers.
# Set speedbrakes to UP.
# Set speedbrakes to UP.


====Shutdown====
==== Shutdown ====
# Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
# Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
# Turn continuous ignition OFF.
# Turn continuous ignition OFF.


[[Image:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]]
[[File:747-400_cockpit.jpg|thumb|270px|3D cockpit of the Boeing 747-400 (under development)]]
== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
== Development status/Issues/Todo ==
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.
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* Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots, so you can simulate a real flightdeck crew of two.
* Splitting panels and instruments between both pilots, so you can simulate a real flightdeck crew of two.


==Related content==
== Related content ==
* [[Boeing 747-400 Tutorial]]
* [[Boeing 747-400 Tutorial]]


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Revision as of 20:59, 30 November 2010

Boeing 747-400
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400
Type Airliner
Author(s)
  • Gijs de Rooy, Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems), Jentron (FDM support), Syd Adams (PFD
  • ND displays)
FDM JSBSim
--aircraft= 747-400, 747-400-fo
Status Beta
Development
 Repository The development repository of the Boeing 747-400.
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 747-8i, expected to enter service in 2010.

Aircraft help

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

Key Function
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.

Procedures

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 to rotate. Rotate toward 15° pitch attitude.
  5. The plane should takeoff around 180 kts.
  6. Retract gear as soon as the aircraft is climbing with atleast 500 ft per minute.

Approach

  1. At 10000 ft MSL set the inboard landing light switches to ON.

Landing

  1. Set the flaps as directed by the flap extension schedule.
  2. At glideslope alive:
    • Gear down.
    • Set flaps to 20.
  3. At glideslope capture:
    • Set flaps to 25 or 30.

Landing roll

  1. Close all thrust levers.
  2. Set speedbrakes to UP.

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

The latest version is always available at www.flightgear.nl.tp. The author would happily receive your comments.

  • Engine startup sounds.
  • FDM refinements.

Systems

  • Fuel (partly done)

Outside:

  • Fuselage lighting.
  • 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.

Related content

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