Boeing 747-400
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This includes the following models: 747-400, 747-400F
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| Type | Airliner |
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| Author(s) | Gijs de Rooy |
| FDM | JSBSim |
| --aircraft= | 747-400 |
| Status | Early-production |
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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
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| 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 Mai 24, 2009 an early-production version is released at www.flightgear.nl.tp.
Outside:
- Fuselage lighting
- Gear textures
Inside:
- Cabin
Cockpit:
- More textures
- More instruments and knobs/switches
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