CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Installation
- Version History
- Credits
- Aircraft repaints
- Others
INTRODUCTION
Hello! Thanks for downloading this aircraft. This has been the product of many weeks 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 [B747_400TX] to your FS2000 aircraft folder. That's it! Now fire up FS2000, select the aircraft labelled [Boeing 747-400VIP Texas] from the menu and start flying this bird!
VERSION HISTORY
- 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
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.
Note: This aircraft is equipped with RR RB211 engines. However, the bmps in the texture folder are named PW4056. This does not affect the final textures and is only a naming convention.
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. This file should do no harm to your computer. However, if any harm or damage if done whatsoever, the author 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 or Salvador email famgonve@prodigy.net.mx . 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 , I´s the best 747 web site.
Well, that's it! Enjoy your flight!
Best regards
MELVIN RAFI
SALVADOR GONZALEZ VELASCO.
