BOEING 707/720 panel circa 1959 - Throttle Quadrant, Autopilot and Weather Radar

Introduction

All the devices shown on this page are displayed by clicking the pedestal button or by pressing pressing SHIFT + Keypad 5 (with NUM LOCK off).

The Throttle Quadrant

707 Throttle Quadrant

The four large handles operate the throttles. Attached to these handles are the thrust reverser handles, which move back when reversing thrust, as in the real aircraft. Spoiler and flap handles are also located on the throttle quadrant. Trim indicators and wheels are found at either side (trim may be adjusted by clicking on the wheels). The amber light in the lower right comes on while the trim is being adjusted. Remember that in a 707 you must mind your own airspeed - there is no autothrottle to do this for you!

The four levers at the base are the engine start levers. Set the levers to the START position to start the engines, once the appropriate N2 RPM is reached. The levers automatically move to IDLE once the engine is started.

The Autopilot

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The autopilot is typical of those used in the 1950s and 1960s – it only has a few basic functions, but if used correctly will provide an equally smooth ride to your destination.

If the autopilot Master Switch is OFF, the selected modes are still relevant, as they drive the flight director.

The Forward Control Panel

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Note that FSUIPC version 3.50 or later is required to use the weather radar. If a suitable version of FSUIPC is not found, the weather radar will be covered in a sticker "CAUTION: UNSERVICEABLE".

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