X-Plane | Boeing 747 Default | Cold and Dark, Takeoff, Autopilot Tutorial

[@taharbenseddik]

At this moment in my learning proces, after a whole lot of studying, I use the step climb procedure to cruise level. First it was complicated with starting 13 degrees pitch after take off with max take off thrust, at 1000 ft ROC 500 fpm, reducing N1, the flaps settings, etc. etc. And the most interesting thing is that after retracting the flaps up at about 260 kts and commence the enroute climb above Fl 100 with 340 kts I can leave the throttle at a fixed setting and N1 will increase automatically. Now it's not complicated anymore. Flying the Boeing 747-400 is a very beautiful experience every time. Thumb up from The Netherlands.

[@taharbenseddik3114]

More than a fantastic video in order to learn and understand a little bit more again. The theory of flying is one aspect, but to learn everything in the cockpit is something else but also part of the whole thing.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the compliment.

[@speedbrake22]

Very well explained! I didn’t dare to try the huge Queen, but now I’ll give it a shot

[@FlightBrothersFT]

So glad you're going to try, it is entirely worth it. We have a video launching on FSElite channel with an FMOD sound pack for this plane. Check it out, should be launching within the next 12 hrs.

[@larissasousa5052]

Hello, Captain. I would like to congratulate you for the excellent video on the 744. Thank you. Larissa.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

@Larissa Sousa, you are welcome. Thank you for the compliment! Be sure to check out our other content.

[@Bizija123]

No need to fly the default 744 when we have the Sparky 744 now! It's almost payware level but free. The only drawback i've seen is the NAV display is Xplane default (cannot even read waypoints no matter zoom level) and there's still no dinging on the seat belt sign switch. How hard can it be to add that, lol.

[@Bizija123]

I spoke too soon. Sparky just came out with a new update. Now it has an authentic NAV display and many chimes and bells!! It's phenomenal.

[@AdxMan86]

The best and only good video of 744 startup and autopilot. Can be great to get a landing Tutorial for this plane Thank you.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you for the compliments. What aspect of the 744 landing are you interested in? Descent and arrival with the autopilot? The landing checklist? Getting a stabilized approach and landing with the 744?

[@AdxMan86]

Flight Brothers FT landing with autopilot. On 737-800, I’m using the autopilot till 3000 feet from ground. From then I take control and land it manually. I plan same thing for the 744. So if it’s possible to show an approach with 744 that includes the autopilot till a certain point (3000-2000) feet.

[@LouieNJ]

I just joined a virtual airline on Sim-FTW that flies several 748s so I recently started to use the default 747 after having flown payware/payware level aircraft for the last couple years. I have to say, I was surprised with some of the detail that was included. The start-up procedure is a little weird but funny what things they did include, like working VNAV and autoland, but excluded something simple like EGT limiter. It can be nice to fly something easy/simple every once in a while and it is super easy to land/hand fly because of its size vs a 737 or smaller that can get blown all over the place landing with crosswinds.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

It is a love hate relationship with this bird to be sure. We suggest you check out the FMOD by iniBuilds if you'd like to upgrade the sound while you're flying it. We have a review of that FMOD on the FSElite KZbin channel (we're contributors for them as well).

[@tonycheng6478]

When at the runway, you have to turn on CON before takeoff CON means continuous ignition

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thanks for pointing that out. You would turn these to continuous for takeoff and landing. With the igniters constantly firing, you reduce the possibility of a flameout during a critical phase of flight. You would also use it during heavy rain or turbulence.

[@retireddoc6145]

Captain, Great Video. Do you have a list of the checklist steps that can be downloaded, or is there documentation that is handy? If in documentation, I am sorry that I missed it. Thanks

[@FlightBrothersFT]

www.onebag.com/popups/747checklist.pdf

[@blackbokis3064]

You should look into Notchmaster’s freeware 747-400ER available on the forum! It have many more features than the default 747 and overall feels more complete. Although there two or three glitches (throttles not animated, weird CG) it is better than the default 747.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you for the recommendation. I have passed that aircraft in the forum many times and wondered if it was worth trying.

[@leyendazz8613]

@@FlightBrothersFT Hey! I'm currently using it. It's awesome! Btw, i managed to make the FMC work, it was something related to the PFC hardware.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Great news!

[@LouieNJ]

@@FlightBrothersFT Did you like it? I just downloaded this and took it for a spin but without looking at their post to see what they have added I didn't notice anything different other than the sounds and livery.

[@TheRyma52]

Super great idea with additional text. Thx.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you! I always try to do these at the pace I needed when I was learning the flow, and I definitely wanted to see it, hear it, and read it.

[@TheRyma52]

@@FlightBrothersFT But unfortunately only until the takeoff. After that it was over. I rejoiced too soon.

[@MagnumMike44]

I live in Phoenix also and when British Airways started their Phoenix/London flights around 1997 they used the Boeing 777 from and to Gatwick then they started using the 747-400 from and to Heathrow sometime around I believe 2000. I live in northwest Phoenix and t's always great to see the Queen Of The Sky flying above the city after taking off from Sky Harbor. Now that you mentioned BA will retire their 744 fleet, I wonder if they'll go back the 777.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Hi Michael, we're practically neighbors then. BA pulled the 744 from Phoenix last November I'd like to say, though I need to check that. Since then I've been seeing 787 Dreamliners. I believe American does the run from PHX to London with a 777.

[@tonycheng6478]

If you turn on Autostart, you can start the engine with the fuel on, without autostart, you need to turn on the fuel once the engine N2 reaches 25, otherwise you will get a hot start

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Great tip, thanks for sharing. That also works in the 748 for any of you with the SSG 748 Intercontinental and soon to be released Freighter.

[@theminertom11551]

I use X plane 11 for flight simulation of the Cessna 150. Not too difficult to access the instrument panel in its simplicity. I am also an A&P and I want to be able to access the instrument panels of the 747-400 from a maintenance point of view. I don't quite know how to be able to zoom or focus my monitors (I have 5) at the correct angle so as to properly view the instrument switch panels. I know that it is possible because I am watching this video. This video shows the instrument panels clearly. The video assumes that one knows how to set up the view of the instrument panels.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thanks for the comment. You can move the view with arrow keys, holding right click and moving the mouse, and zoom with the . and , The preset views we use are custom and made by finding the view we like with the aforementioned controls, then holding Ctrl and pressing a number on the number pad of the keyboard. That saves views which can be accessed by pressing that number on the keypad.

[@theminertom11551]

@@FlightBrothersFT Thank You! I got it right now. Also, I suppose that the ICAS system in the simulator is not fully functional. Correct?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

EICAS seems mostly functional. It shows system failures, gear and flap status, etc. there may be some functions not replicated. The center multifunction display ahead of the throttle is probably the most lacking on the default. If you try the mode keys on the first officer's side of the MCP you will find that lower center display runs some but not all modes.

[@michaelfink6033]

Saved my life. THX

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@theairplanegeek]

Got an FMOD for the 744, with this it looks amazing.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Is that the inibuilds FMOD? We had a look at that over on FSElite’s channel, a nice improvement

[@theairplanegeek]

@@FlightBrothersFT I have to check, I think I got it from X-Plane.org

[@davidmcmillan9090]

Great video. New to X plane. It was good to see you step thru the setup without racing like you are out of time. I enjoyed the close-up of the panel/ knobs as other video simmers seem to be going thru the video as if they were late for lunch. Thank you

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you very much for the feedback and taking the time to comment. Some of our videos are a bit longer, but we really hope to grow the community and focus a bit more on the newer sim pilot.

[@kvasnaik8920]

Thank you worked like a charm

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Glad to hear it!

[@mevive]

To fly this default version of 747-400 anywhere close to realistic you have to do speed increase and vertical speed manually until reached cruise altitude. Put it in LNAV. Do not do VNAV until cruise. Otherwise the plane will behave like a rocket on steroids ... Thanx for video though!!

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Right, the default FMC is clueless and puts everything into contingency power well over 100%.

[@33Jasphere]

I really enjoyed your video so clearly explained im very new to X plane got so much to learn seeing your video gave me hope that maybe some day ill be flying rofl instead of well umm you know rofl thanks again subscribed you are awesome

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You're very welcome! We really try to make these videos usable for anyone from complete beginners to actual real world pilots. So glad it's helping you get yourself started!

[@tannersains1557]

After you do the powerup checklist, all of your screens turn on. When I do it, only the PFD and MFD turn on, no FMC and engine screen. I've tried redownloading the aircraft but it doesn't fix it. Any tips?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

We’ve heard this before, but not experienced it personally. Sometimes XPlane boots a little odd, so we will reboot the sim for any abnormalities. Have you been able to resolve it?

[@muffintastedum3444]

How do you make the camera focus on the parts of the cocpit, like the throtle stick?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Hold right click and drag the mouse (or pov hat) then scroll

[@AbhikMallik]

Sir, can you make a video on how to switch off the engine of 747 properly after landing please...

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Actually it is rather simple. Taxi to the gate with engines running. Consider starting the APU while taxiing from the runway. Once at the stand, turn on the APU bleeds (for air conditioning) and have the APU on bus for power. At that point click the fuel cutoff switches located under the throttles. The engines will immediately power down. You can then connect ground power if you desire, and shut down the APU. When you are entirely done, shut off the ground power, turn off the battery, and disembark the aircraft.

[@AbhikMallik]

Thank you sir, but i need a tutorial on complete shut down of 747 after reaching gate.

[@GringoMuchachos]

Do you know how to activate ILS on B747, course and nav frequencies?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

On the FMC CDU there’s a rad/nav button. It’ll be entered there. IIRC you don’t need to input the CRS since “it” will know where you are landing; or this may auto fill.

[@subhrajitroy1477]

At 1:03, what's the button to make the view 'shoot up' to the overhead panel?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You can assign views by using CNTRL + 0-9 on your numpad. Set the view you like, then control + 1 and it’ll be set, then continue as desired. One for the overhead, one or two for the console and one for the pilot POV always comes in handy.

[@renegonzalez9233]

Awesome tutorial. Would you have a tutorial flying from KSFO to KLAX? Also, where can I find liveries for Boeing 747-400.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

I believe our Zibo FMC tutorial is for SFO-LAX, but it's only programming the FMC, and not flying. If you need help setting up or planning that flight, we have an Airline Flight Planning tutorial, and a default FMC tutorial. Regarding liveries for the 744, Google is your best friend. Many are available on the X-Plane forums, but their own search engine is nearly useless. Try Google 'livery 747 Xplane default.'

[@denisgoodman4492]

Good video, but not ideal - EGT in RED all time of climb? If std FMS have some issue (in LNAV mode), If std FMS have some issue (in LNAV mode), it's not a reason why didn't manager some parameters by hand (FMS is very powerful tools, even in std configuration of XP11)

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You can certainly can and should compensate for the FMS deficiencies with less automation. We elected to show the automated method in this video since many viewers will want to see how that works. On my own flights with the B744 I use manual throttles. Also, the LNAV (lateral) works flawlessly. The issues are VNAV and auto-throttle.

[@msiam4286]

The best man

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Our pleasure! There is a sequel video we will be releasing shortly on using the 744 autopilot in flight.

[@WWMDandother]

TY bro from Russia! 😉 👍

[@FlightBrothersFT]

No problem 👍

[@WWMDandother]

@@FlightBrothersFT Couldn't you make a video tutorial about IL-96 default? And it would also be nice if you did a tutorial on Dornier. Do not take it for impudence 😀, many would be grateful to you.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

We have a Dornier video over on FSElite where we are also content producers. The Il96 has tempted me for a long time, but other projects have gotten in the way. Maybe some day.

[@WWMDandother]

@@FlightBrothersFT sry my observantness 😁 I saw tutorials in YT about IL-96 but to much excess information in it. Also I tried to manage with X-checklist plugin and didn't figure out which buttons to push yet after take-off. Good luck developing your channel.

[@WWMDandother]

@@FlightBrothersFT IL-96 upset me in the X-plane. It is too difficult and not loyal for novice pilots. Unlike some other defaults.

[@okkeboonstra4587]

Very sad week is this, klm is retiring all of their 747’s due to the corona virus.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

It is a shame to see them go early. I suspect we are about to see something similar, but worse, than the post 9-11 effects on the fleets.

[@matrikater]

americans: “i hate that the fuel is displayed in kgs” smart people: “wtf is wrong with you?!”

[@FlightBrothersFT]

We both agree and disagree with you 🤣

[@tonycheng6478]

Why not use the equip cooling?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Probably should, KPHX is an oven! That said, nearly all the switches work but most of the smaller systems (like equip cooling) do not actually do anything.

[@tonycheng6478]

Flight Brothers FT, ok

[@benny69xx37]

What to do without the avitab function as in the 737-800x (zibo mod)?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Download and install the Avitab plug-in from the XPlane.org forum. You won’t have the tab in cockpit, but you’ll be able to use it from the drop down plugin menu

[@carsondowning4376]

How do you make it work when it’s in a different version

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Excellent question. We only have Xplane 11, so it is hard answer that. The good news is most sims should be nearly the same procedures. Much of our checklist came from a different sim, but a 744 is a 744.

[@tommygibson3408]

subscribed, thank you very much for your tutorial

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You're welcome! Where have you flown it so far? I'm currently using it to fly the North Atlantic Ferry route from World War II. Canada-Greenland-Iceland-England

[@tommygibson3408]

hi there, I am not yet flying any route because I am being stuck at the FMC part and also the landing. I want to fly from VHHH to RJAA but strangely I couldn't create any flight plan on simbrief. So there seems to be a lot of issues that I need to be cope with before flying my first route in Xplane.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

That sounds pretty typical actually. There are so many skills to get going for an airline style flight. We do have an 'Airline Flight Planning' video to help with simbrief as well as a Default FMC video to help with that. Honestly, Lee and I both do a lot of general Aviation aim flights (Cessna, Beech Baron, Piper) because we can spend less time planning and more time flying.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Flight Brothers FT although having said that I (Lee) have had about 5 airline style flights in the last week and a half.

[@tommygibson3408]

@@FlightBrothersFT Thank you. I like your step-by-step videos very much. Importing the flight plan directly into the FMC saves a lot of time.

[@jakereis6281]

Great Tutorial I've watched it numerous times Trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. After take off on the climb out I activate the LNAV all good. Soon as I hit VNAV throttles go to 0 thrust and can not manually throttle back up. Any thoughts as to what Im doing wrong? Thanks

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Interesting problem. Is the speed on the MCP set to a normal number for climb, and is the FMC programmed with a cruise altitude? If you go the LEGS page on the FMC you should see the speeds and altitudes it is expecting. The climb page should tell you what the climb speed is set to. Please let us know if either of those work.

[@aominedaiki904]

Flight Brothers FT i think he crashed

[@OskarJakobsson2005]

Thank you very much! Subscribed and liked the video!

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Our pleasure!

[@josneira1827]

noob here... but i was wondering in a plugin i dloaded called xchecklist the list (clist) for the b747-4 (b744) ie this one you are flying instructs me at one point to turn on the emergency lights but that seems impossible with my game, and i didn't see you turn them on during this checklist eithe....is that correct or is there something i'vr missed....it is interesting though how these things are not in the same order....you would of thought that was the main point ,

[@FlightBrothersFT]

I believe the emergency lights you are referring to might be a dummy switch or not functional in the default aircraft. I don’t recall if it’s functional in the SSG 748, but it is animated in that airframe. Different checklists, in reality may follow “company policies” and differ slightly airline to airline.

[@josneira1827]

@@FlightBrothersFT thx for replying and clearing that misconception up for me, bro ...putting that as a suffix never felt so appropriate as here...:-)

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Lol, awesome! Glad it helped you out, happy flying.

[@xxtommygunxx6760]

Thanks for the help!

[@ПавелНикиташев]

I dont see "liveries" in 744 folder, where I can put livery?

[@prankmanjpn7936]

You can just create a new folder and name that new folder "liveries". That should work

[@infiniteflightpilot1582]

very well explained! im rlly new to xp11 and this is gold 😊

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thanks for the feedback and we are glad it helped. Welcome to XPlane and thanks for taking the time to comment. We have numerous tutorials on different aircraft and sim flying in general. Based on whatever experience you have, we hope you’ll find some of our other content equally helpful!

[@DP1AN]

Im a noob, how to look at the controls like in the video?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You can set your favorite camera views by holding down CTRL and any number from the number pad on your keyboard. After setting a view, tap the number only to go to it. Also, pressing 'w' returns you to whatever the default pilot view is. We also have a camera tricks for Xplane video if you'd like to see how to do some of the cool external shots.

[@DP1AN]

Thanks, subscribed

[@tonycheng6478]

Start engine number 4 first? Personally, I start engine number 1 first

[@FlightBrothersFT]

The engine away from the jetway is usually started first, but, it’s a sim! It doesn’t really matter since there are no virtual people wandering around ;).

[@zrhaynier_k1374]

it depends from where do you pushback out

[@AviationZone1312]

Hey mate amazing vid do u know how to set wing views for the 747 ???

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Basically move to the view you want with arrow keys and hold down CONTROL while pressing a number on the number pad of your keyboard. This works for external views like wing views as well.

[@SickoSchizoArc]

FMC not lighting up, already searched on google but no one seems to be having this problem... Even when I change the power source to the APU

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Very strange. How about the FMC on the other default Laminar aircraft, the B738 and MD80, do they light up for you?

[@SickoSchizoArc]

@@FlightBrothersFT they do, but I need to turn up its brightness first

[@FlightBrothersFT]

@@SickoSchizoArc interesting. Oddly enough, I have never changed the brightness on any default FMCs, nor have I found any knobs to control that. Sorry.

[@FLASH24x]

Subbed Amazing video

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you! We are finishing editing a default FMC video, also using this Boeing 744. Watch for it to be released in the coming weeks.

[@FLASH24x]

@@FlightBrothersFT Alright THX for effort

[@jaretpiety6130]

Can you do a tutorial on simbrief? How to use it with xplane?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Check out our Airline Flight Planning video, it has everything you need.👍

[@isaacmacdonald6530]

Phoenix, AZ my main Airport. Sky Harbor.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Ours too 👍

[@jaretpiety6130]

Have you done a video on the autoland feature?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

No we haven’t Jarrett. We tend to stay away from autolanding. The short story, generally, is as long as all available auto pilots are armed and the ILS is tuned and active on both nav rads, you’re good to go. You would likely get an autoland, or land 3 annunciation depending on airframe. We stay away from this for a few reasons. 1) it’s fun to land the plane. 2) the real world situations where you would perform an autoland are fairly infrequent. Best case, likely coastal and seasonal. 3) for realism, the aircraft, navaids and airport must be certified for cat 3 ops, which is when an autoland would be used. This is not always accurately portrayed in sims. Note: the airplane and ILS have different equipment requirements and tolerances they must meet for the certification. In my experience (Lee) in sim, almost every airplane can be flown to about 200ft which is usually a CAT 1 ILS decision height. This includes the default Cessna with the S-Tec 55 AP when configured properly. I know that’s long winded, but hopefully if you wanted to know how to autoland, I explained that! If not, fire back.

[@DraconicMaker]

I’m used to flying the Zibo 737. In conclusion is the Default 747 more complicated then both default and Zibo 737’s?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Negative. Two more engines, but less complex than the Zibo. If you can fly Zibo you'll do fine with Laminar B744.

[@q_adxmrblx2998]

Question, I didn't watch the tutorial yet but when I go to Fuel and balance it says it can go up to 9.5 hours, is there a way to make it able to fly longer?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Yes. There are numerous factors affecting fuel endurance. Weight, altitude, speed, and winds all have an effect. I recommend using simbrief to get a more accurate estimate (it will handle all those variables). Watch our Airline Planning video for directions on simbrief and flight planning for airliners such as B744.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

We have successfully flown it 14.9 hours from Hong Kong to Detroit.

[@barhoomrmayti5443]

How do I get that push back menu like you have it

[@FlightBrothersFT]

It’s the Better Pushback plug-in.

[@elpepeiko]

You need configure the performance page in the FMC, for best N1 EGT dont red.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thank you for the comment. The Laminar 747-400 uses the default Xplane FMC, which does not have a performance page. One of the largest limitations to the Laminar aircraft is this simple FMC.

[@martinexhw]

anyone had problems using the FMC, i cant bright up and doesnt work its just keep black??

[@FlightBrothersFT]

martinexhw we have not had this issue.

[@suhas8927]

Where did you download the BA livery?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

I believe this is the one we used. forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/35472-british-airways-747-default-xp11/

[@suhas8927]

@@FlightBrothersFT Thanks! Also do you have a link to the Checklist or no?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Here is a usable checklist: www.onebag.com/popups/747checklist.pdf You will find some items that you do not need, simply skip on to the next item.

[@rocketman3863]

Pls help I don’t know what to do it’s so complicated

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Start at the beginning. How comfortable are you with, the Cessna or King Air? If it’s too much it might require a thorough personal evaluation of your comfort. Let us know! Real pilots don’t start in heavies! How much experience do you have?

[@rocketman3863]

At the part in the engine startup i can’t make them turn on, also I’m comfortable with the Cessna.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

@@rocketman3863 you need to have the APU running and the bleed air on. It uses the bleed air to start the main engines.

[@rocketman3863]

Oh I think that’s where I got wrong, thanks for you’re help!

[@FlightBrothersFT]

@@rocketman3863 don’t forget to close the pack valves before start. This will increase the duct pressure allowing the bleeds to turn the engines

[@Randy97402]

Thank you!

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Delta-yu9zl]

When I’m trying to start my engines it just won’t work

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Things to check. Fuel, APU on, APU bleed on, engine bleeds on, packs OFF, start one engine at a time, fuel cutoff to ON at the mark or use the autostart on overhead.

[@Delta-yu9zl]

@@FlightBrothersFT when I’m looking at the screen to turn the fuel on it moves so quick and when I do turn it in it just stops at 30

[@sophiaabbasi3392]

i followed every step you did and my shitty planes autopilot didnt work

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Hmmm... Sorry to hear that. Keep trying though. With so many steps it is quite easy to miss something. If you can explain more specifically what didn't work we can try to guess what step went wrong.

[@nobrex2874]

my fmc´s dont want to go on, whats the problem?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Please describe the problem. Is the FMC display on? Can you load the plan? Will the autopilot follow?

[@thegamingchicken9551]

I put my plane on silent mode but it won’t take off why!?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Interesting. I assume you mean you have muted Xplane. Obviously that won't affect any of the systems that make the aircraft fly. Were you able to fly it before muting the sound?

[@muhamadsupriyono5468]

Is there a paint kit for this?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Have no idea. We haven’t looked.

[@hey3184]

I think you are a missing radio frequency setups

[@FlightBrothersFT]

I cannot remember if that is in there, but here is the information you need. COM radios are located on the center pedestal between the pilots. NAV radios are accessed by clicking the NAV/RAD button on the FMC. This takes you to a custom page displaying the current NAV radio settings. Hover your mouse cursor over the frequency on the FMC screen and you should get arrows for adjusting it.

[@alessandro537]

its a free game? i want to play on pc

[@FlightBrothersFT]

No it’s XPlane 11.

[@alessandro537]

@@FlightBrothersFT oh ok

[@ericchu1197]

How to calculate the Vspd

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Watch the speed-tape on the MFD during takeoff and landing. You cannot access the speeds in the FMC, but it does seem to automatically make some calculations and indicate them on the speed-tape.

[@Henrik_Official]

How did you set view points inside?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Move the camera where you want to look. Hold down CTRL and any number 0-9 on the number pad to save it. Simple tap that number to return to that view.

[@contactyoder509]

Henrik _Official And make sure you have NUM LCK on!

[@ernieschultz7638]

thank you

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You are welcome. You might enjoy our other aircraft tutorials. New videos or LiveStreams are posted weekly.

[@morenutshell1565]

Hey how fo i do a ils in the 744

[@morenutshell1565]

How do i do*

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Dial it up on the RAD/NAV page on the FMC. Mouse over the freq and use the scroll wheel to set. After that, normal indications should be see once in range, LOC/APP mode on MCP should also work. Cheers!

[@Ultimedsayian]

actually didn’t get how u set that fms

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Dennis Khan I believe Tim is working on a default FMS video. This will hopefully answer any questions you have when it’s done.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

@Dennis Khan be sure to subscribe for notification. The default FMS video is in editing now. It is filmed using the 747, and should help you out. -Tim

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Default Laminar FMC tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpSkYXZjgrWViLc

[@timm.3396]

Where can I find my Flightnumber?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

You can make it up, skip it, or select a real world flight that matches.

[@timm.3396]

@@FlightBrothersFT Okay, Thank You 👍

[@fmoney]

I had an NRB watching this video.

[@Howrider65]

This plane drops frame rates after awhile of flying.. I wish X Plane would give out a good plane that does not need updates and really give us a good plane from the start and not pay for planes that this sim should come with.. Most all of there planes have bugs.. I downloaded a newer 747 and it crashed my computer real garbage..

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Hmmm, we have some complaints about the default, but they aren't the same you have. Honestly not sure what might be causing that. The only issues we have are the FMC being so questionable for VNAV functions.

[@AlexAugustinex]

If only the 747 had a zibo version...

[@FlightBrothersFT]

This is the closest thing to a Zibo 744 at the moment. I have not played with it much yet to give an opinion. forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/67817-sparky-744-default-744-major-overhaul/

[@AlexAugustinex]

@@FlightBrothersFT Yeah it turned out to be great.A big overhaul to the default 747-400.

[@markgorospe3223]

shouldnt have inputed company route. Begineers wouldnt know how to step by step the legs

[@FlightBrothersFT]

We have a tutorial on the default FMC to help beginners with that.

[@tuomasvesanto]

rip ba 744

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Tuomas Vesanto we feel the same way. It was always a special to see her at KPHX.

[@lhmkl.9045]

I spawned on the runway, turned my parking brakes off and full thrust and i didnt move could you help?

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Did the brakes actually release? Check your key bindings, sometimes they are a toggle.