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Pleae note that this document reflects the current status of the [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear747-400/source/checkout development (SVN) version] of the [[Boeing 747-400]] for [[FlightGear]]. Certain parts won't work or differently with older versions. | Pleae note that this document reflects the current status of the [http://code.google.com/p/flightgear747-400/source/checkout development (SVN) version] of the [[Boeing 747-400]] for [[FlightGear]]. Certain parts won't work or differently with older versions. | ||
==Normal procedures guide== | == Normal procedures guide == | ||
===Preflight=== | === Preflight === | ||
In order to start our preflight checks, we need some power. As we will need some extra time to get confident with the flightdeck, we will use the battery. With the battery alone, we will be provided with basic power for about 30 minutes, which should be enough for us to set up a better power source. | In order to start our preflight checks, we need some power. As we will need some extra time to get confident with the flightdeck, we will use the battery. With the battery alone, we will be provided with basic power for about 30 minutes, which should be enough for us to set up a better power source. | ||
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'''Ensure that the SEATBELTS selector is set to AUTO.''' AUTO will turn off the SEATBELT indicator when you are above 10,000 feet. | '''Ensure that the SEATBELTS selector is set to AUTO.''' AUTO will turn off the SEATBELT indicator when you are above 10,000 feet. | ||
===Pushback and start=== | === Pushback and start === | ||
'''Ensure all throttles are at idle.''' | '''Ensure all throttles are at idle.''' | ||
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'''Check the upper EICAS (center display) for any warnings.''' If any appear, resolve them before continuing. | '''Check the upper EICAS (center display) for any warnings.''' If any appear, resolve them before continuing. | ||
===Taxi and Takeoff=== | === Taxi and Takeoff === | ||
Turn TAXI LIGHT ON. Even though it's daytime, it's good practice to turn them on as it makes your aircraft more visible. | Turn TAXI LIGHT ON. Even though it's daytime, it's good practice to turn them on as it makes your aircraft more visible. | ||
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'''At Rotate, slowly and smoothly pull back on the controls to become airborne.''' You should be leaving the runway by the time V2 is announced. | '''At Rotate, slowly and smoothly pull back on the controls to become airborne.''' You should be leaving the runway by the time V2 is announced. | ||
===Climb and cruise=== | === Climb and cruise === | ||
'''As soon as you're over 500 feet altitude, select one of the A/P ENGAGE buttons''' on the autopilot MCP. | '''As soon as you're over 500 feet altitude, select one of the A/P ENGAGE buttons''' on the autopilot MCP. | ||
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'''Set MCP ALT to your cruise altitude and hit the center of the ALT dial''' to command the autopilot to climb. | '''Set MCP ALT to your cruise altitude and hit the center of the ALT dial''' to command the autopilot to climb. | ||
===Approach and landing=== | === Approach and landing === | ||
'''Set AUTOBRAKES.''' | '''Set AUTOBRAKES.''' | ||
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As soon as, or shortly before, the aircraft comes to a complete stop, '''DISENGAGE autopilot, set A/T ARM to OFF, and turn the F/D OFF.''' The aircraft is now in your control and you may begin your taxi. When you apply taxi thrust, the speedbrakes will retract. Exit the runway when able and taxi toward the gate or parking area of your choice. The airport here is HUGE, so you've got plenty of time to work through the remainder of the checklists. | As soon as, or shortly before, the aircraft comes to a complete stop, '''DISENGAGE autopilot, set A/T ARM to OFF, and turn the F/D OFF.''' The aircraft is now in your control and you may begin your taxi. When you apply taxi thrust, the speedbrakes will retract. Exit the runway when able and taxi toward the gate or parking area of your choice. The airport here is HUGE, so you've got plenty of time to work through the remainder of the checklists. | ||
===Taxi in, parking, and shutdown=== | === Taxi in, parking, and shutdown === | ||
'''Set flaps to UP.''' | '''Set flaps to UP.''' | ||
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The aircraft is now in the same cold and dark condition that it was in when we boarded. Congratulations on completing the flight! | The aircraft is now in the same cold and dark condition that it was in when we boarded. Congratulations on completing the flight! | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
* http://smithplanet.com/fs2004/pmdg/ | * http://smithplanet.com/fs2004/pmdg/ | ||
* ''747-469/-4F6 Flight Crew Operations Manual'', The Boeing Company | * ''747-469/-4F6 Flight Crew Operations Manual'', The Boeing Company | ||