CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Installation
- Version History
- Backward Compatibility
- Credits
- Aircraft repaints
- Others
INTRODUCTION
Hello! Thanks for downloading this aircraft. This latest version of the MelJet Project 747 model has been the collective product of over a year of work. Approximately a year ago, on August 9, 2000, one of the world's first, if not the world's first next generation FS747s was unleashed, laden with the latest in eyecandy and FS Technology.
Version II marks the sixth release of this aircraft.
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 (copy & paste, or cut & paste) the folder [BOEING 747-400 NORTHWEST AIRLINES N196UA] to your FS2000 aircraft folder. If you have Version 1.8B or before installed, overwrite the previous version or delete it first before installation. That's it! Now fire up FS2000, select the aircraft labelled [BOEING 747-400 NORTHWEST AIRLINES N196UA] from the menu and start flying this bird!
VERSION HISTORY
- August 23, 2001
Version 2.0
This is undoubtedly the most comprehensive update to the Project 747 Boeing 747-400 model. Many new features
have been added and existing ones have been redesigned. The list below documents the main improvements.
- Modified cockpit and nose section
- Modified gear animations
- Completely redesigned engines
- Visually enhanced nosegear
- Totally redesigned flaps and 95% realistic flap animation sequence
- Operational landing lights
- Windshield Wipers added
- 3D pitot tubes
- FS2000 style landing light beams
- Redesigned fully 3D engine fans
- 3D slat bays
- 3D flap/spoiler bays
- 3D gear bays
- Semi-photorealistic textures
- Bleedthroughs (disappearing polygons) are now fixed
- Detailed APU section
- Generally more accurate body shape
- Detailed undercarriage section
- Tilting AND compressed/uncompressed gear struts
- Unsynchronized beacons and strobes
- Updated night lighting
- Modified winglets
- Totally new engine pylons - completely remodeled based on actual photos
- Advanced opening thrust reverser cascades
- Spoilerons added to list of animated control surfaces
A more comprehensive list can be found at www.meljet.com
- October 25, 2000
Version 1.8B
This version adds larger, remodelled Pratt & Whitney PW 4056 engines with "curved" air intake inlets.
- October 17, 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.
- August 12, 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.
- August 11, 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.
- August 9, 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 wouldn't recommend just copying and pasting textures from previous versions. Many textures have been completely redesigned. The four fuselage textures, for example, have completely different window and door placements. In fact, the windows and doors have been totally redesigned. All the different liveries released by MelJet have actually been totally repainted and are independent of the textures from previous versions.
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. Please note that repaints are not allowed without prior written permission from MelJet.
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. Furthermore, 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 distribution of this aircraft is encouraged but only permitted after consent from MelJet 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 is done whatsoever, the author(s) assumes no responsibility whatsoever. IN SHORT, USE THESE FILES ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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 MelJet Project 747 website at http://www.meljet.com . Our forum is also accessible from our website.
