This is an update for FSX of the default B747-400 using the IBERIA paint by Enrique Medal.  I have added a trim gauge to the panel; changed the size of the GPS; and changed the view angle.  I have corrected the contact points, and added the rest of the wheels; changed to a different touch down effect that I altered so, to me at least, it looks better; and updated the flight dynamics.  This won't change the default aircraft. Just give you one that is easier to fly and land.

Unzip to a folder of your choice.  Copy the aircraft to the main FS aircraft folder.  Copy the effect to the main FS effects folder.

The effect can be used for any aircraft the size of the Lear jet and above.  Just copy this line:  [touchdown=fx_154_b, 1]  without the brackets, to the effects section of the aircraft.cfg file and remark out // the original touchdown effect line; this allows you to go back to the original touchdown effect if you wish to.  The effect should work in FS8 and above.  I believe the original effect was from a Tu-154.  I have included a picture showing how it looks with an Airbus 320-200.

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed    = 140.0            //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed  = 112.0            //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed            = 490.0            //Knots True (KTAS) knots over the ground at 33,000 ft. (311 indicated)
max_mach                = 1.10
max_indicated_speed     = 575.0		//Red line (KIAS)
max_level_speed=373			//indicated air speed at 33,000 ft. (mach 0.99)

The above is a quick reference to the aircraft operating envelope.

I found it was a good idea to approach at around 140 indicated until on short final; otherwise it might be hard to see the runway out the window.

If you go above 33,000 ft. you won't likely be able to fly at 8x and 16x time compression without the nose bobbing.  As long as you stay at 4x time compression and below, no problem; just know that cruise is at mach 0.85, so you will have to adjust your speed down as you climb over 33,000 ft.  Example, at 38,000 ft. 279 indicated is mach 0.85.

Anyone:  You have my permission to use any of my updates with the following conditions:  One, you don't try to make money with them.  Two, you don't try to hurt, or take something from anyone by using them.


Bob Chicilo.

bchicilo@bell.net