Boeing 747-400
Exterior view of a KLM 747-400 |
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Author(s) |
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- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
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- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
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- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
- /
- Gijs de Rooy
- Ivan Ngeow (2D panels, hyd and elec systems)
- Jentron (FDM support)
- Syd Adams (PFD/ND displays)
- Alexander Barrett (sounds)
- Markus Bulik (autopilot)
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JSBSim |
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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
Key
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Function
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Ctrl + b
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Speedbrakes
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Delete
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Reverse thrusters
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B
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Parking brake
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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.
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:
Landing roll
- Close all thrust levers.
- Set speedbrakes to UP.
Shutdown
- Set all fuel cutoff switches to OFF.
- Turn continuous ignition OFF.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the thrust reversers not working?
- Make sure throttle is at idle when engaging the thrust reversers. This is a safety feature from the real aircraft.
My yoke is obstructing the view on a display.
- Click the yoke to hide it. You can get it back via the 747-400 > Show/hide yokes menu.
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.
Outside:
- Details like pivot tubes and air inlets.
- Main gear textures.
Inside:
Flightdeck:
- Maintenance overhead panel.
- 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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