***NOTE FROM THE PAINTER: Do not follow the installation instructions contained in this file. See readme.txt for the proper installation instructions.***
CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Installation
- Version History
- Backward Compatibility
- Known Bugs
- Credits
- Aircraft repaints
- Others
INTRODUCTION
Hello! Thanks for downloading this aircraft. This has been the product of many months of work. This is the first aircraft I have ever designed and I hope that it is of an acceptable standard.
The Boeing 747 first took to the skies in 1969 and since then, has revolutionized air travel for many decades. In 1989, the Boeing Company of Seattle, WA, introduced the Boeing 747-400. Externally, this aircraft looked almost the same as the ones before. However, under her looks was a brand new aircraft. This aircraft was able to fly higher, further and faster. With over 1200 747s in service, it still is widely used by many airlines around the world up till today.
INSTALLATION
Installing this aircraft is pretty easy. Just Move the folder Boeing 747-400 to the FS2000 aircraft folder. If you have Version 1.8 or before installed, overwrite the previous version or delete it first before installation. That's it! Now fire up FS2000, select the aircraft from the menu and start flying this bird!
VERSION HISTORY
- 25 October 2000
Version 1.8B
This version adds larger, remodelled Pratt & Whitney PW 4056 engines with "curved" air intake inlets.
- 17 October 2000
Version 1.8
This is the biggest enhancement since the initial release of the 747-400. Several elements have been
added to enhance realism in this release. Textured slats and textured flaps have been added. A
3D nosegear bay has also been added. 3D maingear bays were a little problem and that should be
included in the next release. The three sets of landing gear have been reworked and fully textured
too. A new gear door has also been added for the outboard landing gear. All gear doors are now fully
textured. The "gray dot" on the nose has also been fixed. Finally, the flight dynamics have been
upgraded from Johan Dees' version 1.08 to 1.11a.
- 12 August 2000
Version 1.5
Animated flaps have now been added. These flaps slide outwards like the real 747-400, not rotate.
The aileron, rudder and elevator animations have been updated to look more like the real 747-400.
- 11 August 2000
Version 1.2
Aircraft has been updated to have less intense force feedback responses.
The fuselage no longer has the unsightly "lines" between the fuselage sections.
The spinning engine fans have been updated to reflect the motion of the fans at higher RPMs.
- 9 August 2000
Version 1.0 Final Release
Aircraft is animated
All componenents of the aircraft have been completed.
Flight dynamics have been upgraded from Johan Dees' v1.06 to v1.07
BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
I have received a lot of emails regarding backward compatibility of the existing textures. I am glad to say that most existing textures are compatible with Version 1.8B. However, there are some exeptions. The "744tirenose.bmp" and "744enginestrut.bmp" must NOT be replaced from Version 1.5 or 1.8 as this would overwrite the new textures. Existing repaints only need to have the new textures painted to be upgraded to Version 1.8B.
KNOWN BUGS
- There are no 3D maingear bays due to certain design issues. Hopefully, this will be added in the next release.
- The Night Textures still remain in their current state and there are no separate textures for when the landing lights are off. Again, I am trying to solve this but no results so far.
CREDITS
First of all, I would like to thank the makers of Abacus Flight Simulator Design Studio. Without this useful tool, this aircraft would never have been constructed to what it is at present.
I would also like to thank Johan Dees for consenting to the use of his excellent Flight Dynamics for this aircraft. His FDE has contributed a great deal to the realism of this aircraft. Johan's FDE site can be found at http://people.zeelandnet.nl/johd
All reports of bugs from and suggestions for improvements from you guys out there have also been greatly appreciated.
Not to forget, many thanks go out to the Flight Simulator community for their many contributions to our wonderful hobby.
AIRCRAFT REPAINTS
Are you interested in repainting this aircraft? If so, you need just drop us a short note to tell us you are doing so and as soon as we approve of your plans (which we will in most, if not all, freeware cases), you may release it to the public. The repainted aircraft will also be uploaded to the Project 747 site. Please note that repaints are not allowed without prior written permission.
When we do consent to your repainting of this aircraft, please also remember to include this readme file as part of the package.
OTHERS
This aircraft was designed by Melvin Rafi and is freeware. It may not be uploaded to any webserver or BBS without the prior permission of the author. Further more, it may not be uploaded to any site ot BBS that charges a fee. The author will decline permission for such distribution of the file. Free distibution of this aircraft is encouraged but only permitted after consent from Project 747. This file may not be transferred in any form and no charge must be applied. If you have paid for this file, you have been ripped off. The files included in this package should do no harm to your computer. However, if any harm or damage if done whatsoever, the author(s) assumes no responsibility whatsoever.
Finally, please enjoy yourself while flying this bird. It was made by a flightsimmer, for flightsimmers. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at melvin@meljet.com . If you have any questions about the flight dynamics, you can contact Johan Dees at johd@zeelandnet.nl .
Alternatively, you can visit the Project 747 website at http://www.meljet.com
