MSFS | Boeing 747-8 Startup, Takeoff & Autopilot Tutorial ON XBOX | BEGINNERS GUIDE

Xbox Series X Guide for Microsoft Flight Simulator: How to Start up the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental from Dead & Dark state, to Full Automated Take off and Flight, Autopilot and Auto Throttle Tutorial with Xbox Controller.
- Learn how to fly the 747 using only your controller on Series X. Full Autopilot Tutorial.
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[@FishStakes]

747 or A320, whats your favourite?

[@gothikaspawn]

Whichever I crash land the least 🤣

[@PoisonRogue]

Starting to really like the A320 tbf, was always a 747 fan to begin with

[@emiliosgameywameys948]

Gonna go 747...for now

[@derekbaker2177]

I’m somewhat competent with the A320 but the bigger the better!

[@tanthames8802]

A320

[@andyrosemare]

You explained in 15 min what some people take around 30 min to teach, and such a better explanation it is. Thanks buddy

[@punjabibasskings]

Hey bud. I did everything this guy said in the pre flight planning but when I press the route legs. I doesn’t show the altitude and speed and heading the plane should be at at certain waypoints. How can I fix that

[@Sam-747]

@@punjabibasskingsit’s because msfs has updated this plane to a more complex level, this means that you will need to follow a more recent tutorial.

[@Fly_Navy]

B747-8 captain here. You never turn on both power switches before you’re load complete. Doing so removes power from the main deck. Power number two goes on during the before start flows.

[@Takhar7]

Got Flight Sim on Xbox, and was completely overwhelmed by it. Your videos have helped me immensely ! Great job mate keep It up

[@FishStakes]

Thanks!

[@JohnBrown-lq9go]

I can’t your other 747 videos lol help

[@Takhar7]

@@JohnBrown-lq9go ?

[@JohnBrown-lq9go]

@@Takhar7 I can’t find* sorry dude

[@Takhar7]

@@JohnBrown-lq9go literally just type FishStakes 747 - how is it hard lol?

[@zachbianco]

This tutorial is outdated. Can we get an updated one? I created the flight plan and followed every step, but when I get to the flight computer, the V1, VR, and V2 speeds don’t show up like yours. Seems like lots of other people are having the same problem. Thanks

[@FeralGhoulz]

I'm just devouring what else you got since you made me do my first A to B with fms in the A320.. Your videos are so short and SO f#cking on point! Very good brother!

[@pinoyhalo-halo7749]

ive been playing msfs for almost a year now and you are the only one who have taught me how to fly a plane correctly new subs..

[@Some_bigfoot_onyoutube73]

The Boeing 747 really is a magnificent plane to ever fly. Sad that the passenger variants are disappearing from the skies.

[@Night_flight_fpv]

Just turn off this pesky mcas and you’ll be fine 😂

[@ShadowWarlock3]

Glad this has came up, been waiting for a new Flight Sim vid and it didn't dissapoint

[@FishStakes]

👍

[@StaticIanCovers]

Honestly mate you made something that feels super complicated , really simple to follow , thank you 🙏🏻

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@hfkwong109]

Thank you for your video. This is absolutely what I need.

[@gcookscotland7085]

Great tutorials, I’ve watched plenty but yours are by far the best I’ve seen, can’t wait for more

[@FishStakes]

Thanks!

[@derekbaker2177]

Yes I’ve been learning from PC players but these are perfect. Learning A+B sets engines to idle is the best thing I’ve learnt, I was always overshooting the runway before he passed on this nugget of wisdom!

[@gothikaspawn]

Another top guide, cheers James 👍

[@stewl]

Thank you. Best step by step tutorial I have seen!

[@tyronesmith5625]

Great thank you at last great videos for MSFS 2020 for the xbox keep them coming thanks

[@AnthonyBGarcia]

Great work! You helped me, among many others. I don't say this very often, you deserve more than 3k subs. For this brilliant content. Keep up the great work!

[@FishStakes]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@brentliosmithii3467]

Man thanks for the tutorial. Been struggling alot with the 747.

[@scoop3213]

Really helpful and clear tutorial for me using FS2020 on series X flying from Manchester - AWESOME !

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@morely27]

Great tutorial I have been waiting for this one to come along this helped me with the 777 all I need now is a one for when I come to land

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@ch3mast3r18]

Great Video. Helped me successfully take off from a cold start 1st time

[@PoisonRogue]

This one's a biggun! quite overwhelming at first

[@Hyperria]

This was a great video enjoyed it, well explained

[@pincuswm]

Great video, thanks for your help with MSFS on Xbox 👌🏼

[@rekarazad3712]

Your video made me to buy xbox x series and flightsimulator very nice and slow explaination 👌👌. Keepndoin that

[@emiliosgameywameys948]

Always great guides , thank you

[@FishStakes]

👍

[@bevanniekerk8290]

I’m new to msfs also on Xbox, and couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to fly this plane, great video

[@CEOofHuge]

just got this game, thank you so much

[@TopsuLoL]

This was a great tutorial, thanks!

[@FishStakes]

Thank you

[@okay_then8472]

This video was so helpful. Thank you.

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@user-hm7nt8kg3y]

For the sake of this tutorial I was able to stabilize the 747 (Xbox / s) and follow the path from the fms without turning around by itself. the trick was first activate the autopilot and then press lnav vnav. Thengs alot.

[@FishStakes]

Glad it worked!

[@thelatman9397]

Brilliant video, in fact the FS videos have all been really informative, thanks to you, I'm now moving from the smaller prop planes (the Baron & Diamond etc) onto the jets. Awesome job 🙂

[@FishStakes]

Enjoy!

[@Radio1952]

Many thanks James as you stated I was fumbling around wondering what the ? Now I can get my own flight plan thanks to you Sir I appreciate it very much

[@FishStakes]

Love to hear it!

[@stuartgillespie779]

Massive help! Great videos keep it up!

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@squidge73]

Just bought an X. box series S., I have it hooked up to a 55" 4k Qled TV I have lot to learn so looking forward to many more of your video's. Thank you.

[@bcsimpilot3497]

Fishstakes...you made this relatively simple...I may fly the heavies more now..thx

[@samgallagher2562]

Thanks for the step by step instead of just running through it.

[@FishStakes]

👍 glad it helped

[@Coolpilot360]

This was a great turtorial fishstakes. I'm definately gonna subscribe

[@gothikaspawn]

Thank you! James will be glad to hear it!

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@Gio-vf1zf]

excellent tutorial

[@danielgarmus3371]

Good for notes.

[@dwalmsley85]

Wow! Looks hard dude. But that was well explained.

[@sean19]

Thank god. Simple instructions thanks pal x

[@Paul-mg7bh]

Is the 747 working for you? It seems totally broken for me.

[@mr_h4itham-_-688]

I don’t really use the 747 cuz I’m not really used to such a big airplane I mostly use the 787 or 777 but this tutorial really helped thanks mate

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@jeanfossi7969]

thx buddy got it now

[@3zhxl]

Thank you!

[@steventimms3925]

Can I just say that the only time the beacon (anti col) is on is the the second it is ready to push back and then when it’s landed they turn it off when the engines have spoiled down and the aircraft is safe to approach and the pilots don’t request for ground equipment then have to be on the aircraft all time unless it not scheduled to go out hope this help for any interested in aviation:)

[@saidgrc]

Can’t wait to get home and fly the 747 now that i have a better understanding

[@bradleybarker4268]

Damn good info man!!

[@FishStakes]

Thank you!

[@hamo._.18]

Thank you

[@ShrimpGaming69]

Dude your videos are helping me enjoy this game like I never thought I would. Thank you 🙏🏻. Quick question will the VNAV descend on approach? I notice in the A320 the autopilot never descends and I have to do it manually.

[@beatzbystope]

Amazing video. Does this also setup ILS landings? Do we just need to wait until we are close enough to enable approach mode?

[@marvinbrock2572]

Amazing :) If you could help explain putting the Star and landing into the FMC or simply edit the end of the flight that would be great. I find that flights take ages and that filling in the FMC takes ages. Why not just get the flight in the air and input all the data for the main part and landing while in the air so that you have something to do instead of sitting on the ground. Also, I have a Gamesir VX2 for the xbox and even thoug I've turned the sensitivity down to min, it's still nearly impossible to point at the buttons on the FMC - do you have any tips for that?

[@TheDrollmicrochip]

Thanks

[@FishStakes]

No probs

[@LiamO4962]

I'd love to see a new guide for the updated 747!

[@lukevirtualgameruk3523]

Best video on youtube Thanks does the plane lane its self?

[@burntfaceman1103]

I followed your previous video on setting up a flight plan. Copied what you did but I don't have any speed or altitudes when I go to the 'legs' page on the FMC. Do you need to enter them manually?

[@marcusaldrich5600]

Hi James thanks for making what’s seems impossible, possible. New to MSFS and X box. Please could you possibly explain, how on earth do I use the TOGA on the 747 using the controller and or mouse? Thanks again

[@marcusaldrich5600]

Brilliant run through. Is there a checklist to follow and where would I find this.? Thanks

[@zero_fe4r]

I have no flight plan in my in flight computer and I did the exact settings from the previous video on how to opan

[@yousseffadlallah7799]

Great vid just got a quick question how do u get the flight plan on the screen for me it doesn’t show the direction or the flight plan

[@United_Aviation1]

hey can you make another video on startup and autopilot for the 747 because mine wont show the speed and altitude on legs

[@cash.skateparks]

tysm

[@mgshow8596]

This was quite interesting

[@FishStakes]

Thanks!

[@danieldixon7157]

Hi I’m missing all speeds on the flight plan computer and also all the take off speeds, any idea?

[@pep98]

BTW, at 4:55 you activate the icon of the "flighttower"? I have been searching for that one for weeks now, but i cant get it up there in the bar? Can you help me out?

[@BreechBangClear]

I made the same flight plan in the world map and my legs do not show speed and altitude. Same with my take off config. Should these auto config?

[@BoeingAirbusAviation]

I have a question. so almost every time I do the exact things you do and the screens will never turn on or if they do turn on they turn off again later does anyone know what the problem is? And when I press the external power, it won’t do anything it just doesn’t turn on

[@casscamden740]

well this is no bloody good now because the computer thingy has changed in the 747 & it doesnt show any of the info in this video its just got squares im guessing that need manually filling in but i dont have a clue & have no way of finding out about it either since i dont know where to start

[@Paul-mg7bh]

Im finding that the autopilot will only work if i turn off vnav and use FLC to ascend and descend. Just had a near perfect flight from Heathrow to Bilbao

[@jasperluccassen6411]

I have AI ATC communication on but pushback and taxi clearance don't automatically start, I have to request it myself. Is there another option I have to turn on somewhere?

[@itumelengselinda8175]

Do we swift off the APU after the engines stabilise? It says so on the check list but when i switch it off the engines also go off

[@C_055IE]

How do you get the push back to instantly turn left and right?? When I request it, it won’t turn untill atc stops talking??

[@JoeyNewOFFICIAL]

When I go into a game and have created a flight plan the fmc just forgets everything please someone help!

[@andrewsneddon1138]

How do you make your speed show on the computer? I get Altitude but no speed....same in the A320

[@craigrjrich]

Hoping someone can help please. My copilot never requests pushback like in the videos. I think I have choose the right settings. Thanks

[@FlipFusion2000]

I play also on Xbox, but it don't work. When you said that the auto pilot should puse the plane back, my plane does not do that? Do you know why?

[@12jake30]

When I tried to turn on the LNAV, it wouldn’t go on no matter how many times I clicked it, however, the VNAV went on just fine. Does anyone know what could be going on?

[@charliesmith6375]

When I go into my flight plan it doesn’t say the altitudes, does anyone know what I’m doing wrong thanks

[@DunGamingDG]

Someone help. On my gps screen, my white line is not in line with my heading and the purple line. How dk i fix this?

[@ramzy9s72]

Doesn’t show any of my cruising altitude details for what I have to input which I’m confused as to why that’s happening.

[@Anonymous-ew5bq]

Some reason ext power lights dont say if its on or when available cant toggle flight director and no numbers when adjusting crz alt or take off speed come on 🤷

[@Gma2021]

Do you not switch off external power once acu is on

[@hughanthony2001]

None of the flight planner stuff makes sense now. It looks completely different. Anyone know of an updated video?

[@TN34RY]

why does my VNAV not follow flight plan and go straigh to cruising altitude?

[@michaelmichaleto452]

I make the flight plan, but it doesn't show up in the FMS. any idea's?

[@duck853]

Thanks for the content. Looking at getting into the SIM world and your video popped up in the recommended. If anyone is interested in how to go from "Cold dark..." in real life for that extra bit of fidelity. I've posted it below. IDK if MSFS's software will even play along with this or not (Aerowinx PSX does -duh), but cheers anyway. ELECTRICAL POWER UP BATTERY switch................ON STBY POWER selector ......AUTO HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP selectors........OFF WINDSHIELD WIPER selectors..........OFF ALTERNATE FLAPS selector..............OFF Landing gear lever...........Down Flap position indication and FLAP lever..........Agree Electrical power..............Establish BUS TIE switches..........AUTO If external power desired: External power 1 and/or external power 2 AVAIL lights - illuminated EXTERNAL POWER 1 switch - Push Verify ON light illuminated. EXTERNAL POWER 2 switch - Push If APU power desired: APU START SOURCE switch (if installed) - APU BATTERY APU selector - START, then ON APU generator 1 and APU generator 2 AVAIL light - illuminated APU GENERATOR 1 swtich - Push APU GENERATOR 2 switch - Push Verify ON light illuminated.

[@schoc13]

great video, for some reason when I apply the throttle, I get no power??

[@idkismynamejohn9190]

My engine is turning on but the starter engine stick is not flicking back in and it’s staying in 2.6

[@dawsonshirley8409]

I saw the video on how to set up the FMS on the A320, but not the 747. They’re similar but I don’t think you set it up the exact same way. Can someone point me to the video he’s talking about?

[@tobiasdelafuente2032]

Wow, I knew MSN’s was realistic but I had no idea it was THIS realistic

[@davidboulton6980]

My flight plan altitude I create doesn't show within the cockpit flight plan settings

[@CaptainFancy]

Thought you were suppose to switch on Bleed prior engine start.

[@boadameidan4143]

How do I set my copilot to use ATC?

[@SamFrank-jd9mw]

Why doesn’t my fms have all these presets like altitude and speeds I have to put them all in

[@user-su2vb3hw6j]

Came here to see if i was able to find a way to get the screens on, i did everything yet the screens refuse to come on idk why

[@garybanting-lee6670]

Hi. Whenever I load this flight manually and I start up from cold and then check the flight in plan in the FMS and go to legs the 1st leg is always MTC3.0 in purple and I cannot delete it the plane on auto keeps it there for the whole flight. I dont gets speeds or FLs either. Am I doing something wrong?

[@FishStakes]

Are you loading the exact same flight plan that I use in the flight plan guide?

[@leynukot3923]

The pfd display is not working smoothly. Hope they fix it

[@user-zy1fe5ep6s]

Were did you press for pushback?

[@damianward9695]

I did everything right but the plane trim is at 100 percent and it's almost stalling and it keeps going up and down up and down its not Level off

[@user-ht8wt4di7f]

Nice video, but just one thing, in real world aircraft speak, aircraft descend to a lower altitude, but climb to a higher altitude. The reason we don't use ascend is because it could be confused over the radio with an instruction by ATC to descend.

[@RichChannel]

What are your genreal Settings in MS Flight Sim? Cause I did the exact same thing up until now and but it doesn't work. For example the flight plan doesn't show all flight levels and speeds and if I go to take off there is now speed shown...

[@Manoahmanolo]

For me it even disconnects the the path in 2 parts. Totally broken

[@AjoloPro]

In Germany we say: "Kurz und knackig!" (Short and good)