Following on from their award-winning L-1011 Tristar Professional, Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer and PA-28 family of aircraft, this highly detailed simulation of the 747 Classic is being developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with the real-world aircraft.



Just Flight are excited to bring you the early models of the iconic Jumbo Jet with its instantly recognisable upper deck and four-engine widebody configuration. 747 Classic includes the 747-100 and -200 passenger variants and the 747-200F cargo variant. The 747-100 was first flown in 1969, revolutionising domestic air travel, and the -200 variant followed in 1970 with a range of more powerful engine types and increased fuel capacity, providing an intercontinental range. The -200F cargo variant entered service shortly afterwards, offering a significant freight-carrying capability to cargo operators.



All three engine types are included – the JT9D, CF6 and RB211. Each exterior model also features a unique cabin configuration, including the spiral staircase to the upper deck in the 747-100 and -200, and rolling cargo floor and crew ladder in the -200F. Realistic animations include articulating landing gear, flap and reverse-thrust mechanisms, spoilers and all passenger and cargo doors.



Moving up to the cockpit, the Captain, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer and jump-seat positions are modelled with nearly all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional. The Flight Engineer's panel features custom-coded hydraulic, electrical, engine bleed, fuel and pressurisation systems, and a newly-developed Delco Carousel IV-A Inertial Navigation System (INS) is fitted to the aircraft for realistic navigation.



The 747 Classic is designed to appeal to a wide range of virtual pilots. Many custom-coded systems are included to keep you busy on those long-haul flights and to provide the immersion that you can expect from an in-house Just Flight product, but the ability to automate key systems and Flight Engineer tasks, and to quickly configure the aircraft for flight, mean that you can also choose to get into the air without hours of pre-start checks!



The 747 Classic was flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity, featuring liveries from around the world, including the UK, USA and Europe, and covering a wide range of airline and cargo operators.



The X-Plane version of this aircraft will be coming soon - check back for updates.



MODEL



Three variants of the 747 are included, with a range of engine options:

- 747-100 (JT9D)

- 747-200 (JT9D, CF6 and RB211)

- 747-200F (JT9D, CF6 and RB211, functioning main deck cargo doors)

- 747-100 (JT9D) - 747-200 (JT9D, CF6 and RB211) - 747-200F (JT9D, CF6 and RB211, functioning main deck cargo doors) Accurately modelled using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft

Fully modelled cabin interiors (main deck and upper deck) and a variety of available window configurations on exterior models

Numerous animations including:

- Flaps - leading edge devices and triple slotted trailing edge flap mechanisms

- Spoilers (flight/ground)

- Flying control surfaces

- Engine fans

- Engine reverse thrust mechanisms

- Undercarriage with articulating main gear trucks

- Doors – passenger, service and cargo (main and lower deck)

- Windscreen wipers

- Flaps - leading edge devices and triple slotted trailing edge flap mechanisms - Spoilers (flight/ground) - Flying control surfaces - Engine fans - Engine reverse thrust mechanisms - Undercarriage with articulating main gear trucks - Doors – passenger, service and cargo (main and lower deck) - Windscreen wipers HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity

Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel

Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft

Realistic wing-flex which takes account of fuel loading, g-load, real-world flex limits and elasticity of materials

PBR materials (requires P3D v4.4 or later)

Custom ground equipment

TFDi RealLight/TrueGlass integration

COCKPIT



Captain, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer and jump-seat positions modelled with nearly all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional

A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations

Flight Engineer's panel features custom-coded hydraulic, electrical, engine bleed, fuel and pressurisation systems

Authentic gauges and navigational equipment, including RMI (VOR/ADF), HSI and custom-coded Delco Carousel IV-A Inertial Navigation System (INS)

Functional autopilot/autothrottle system including navigation hold mode that can be linked to the INS or FSX/P3D flight plan

Custom-coded weather radar

Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment

Interactive engine start checklist

Interactive checklists for every stage of flight

Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded

Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'

Many features have been added to help with usability such as the ability to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for the overhead panel, centre pedestal and Flight Engineer station

Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction

Ability to integrate third-party weather radar

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS



The Flight Engineer’s panel with nearly all normal operations is modelled. The systems respond accurately to both correct and incorrect configurations.



APU - fully simulated

- fully simulated Electrical system - fully simulated, including simulation of all TRs (transformer-rectifiers), buses, and relays

- fully simulated, including simulation of all TRs (transformer-rectifiers), buses, and relays Pneumatic system - fully simulated. Responds to various configurations.

- fully simulated. Responds to various configurations. Air system (including packs) - fully simulated, including temperature zone simulation. The various zone temperatures are modelled, as are air mixing and auto/manual modes of operation.

- fully simulated, including temperature zone simulation. The various zone temperatures are modelled, as are air mixing and auto/manual modes of operation. Pressurisation system:

- Fully simulated. The system uses a physics-based approach to modelling cabin pressure and responds to the external environment.

- The system also responds to various configurations, such as whether or not the toilet fan is operating, which affects air out-flow

- Both positive and negative pressure-relief valves are modelled, in addition to auto/manual modes of operation

- Fully simulated. The system uses a physics-based approach to modelling cabin pressure and responds to the external environment. - The system also responds to various configurations, such as whether or not the toilet fan is operating, which affects air out-flow - Both positive and negative pressure-relief valves are modelled, in addition to auto/manual modes of operation Hydraulic system and brake systems:

- All systems are modelled, with accurate engine and air-driven hydraulic pump simulation

- System uses hydraulic pressure, and the braking systems are both modelled and draw hydraulic pressure accordingly from the primary systems when pressurised

- The reserve braking system and accumulators are modelled in the braking systems, as is the Number 4 electric pump with correct operational limits. The braking system in use can be selected from the switch on the Captain's side main panel.

- All systems are modelled, with accurate engine and air-driven hydraulic pump simulation - System uses hydraulic pressure, and the braking systems are both modelled and draw hydraulic pressure accordingly from the primary systems when pressurised - The reserve braking system and accumulators are modelled in the braking systems, as is the Number 4 electric pump with correct operational limits. The braking system in use can be selected from the switch on the Captain's side main panel. Fuel system:

- Fully simulated, including accurate fuel temperature modelling, icing, and fuel heaters (requiring bleed air to be present for operation)

- Jet A fuel is modelled, with a freezing temperature of -40 degrees C. The system also simulates fuel waxing and detection of ice crystals in the fuel at ca. -35 degress C with the associated ICING lights. Engines will be starved of fuel if the fuel temperature reaches or exceeds -40 degrees C.

- All crossfeed and boost pump operations are modelled, and engines can be gravity fed, fed from their respective tank, or fed from the crossfeed, depending on system configuration

- Fuel is accurately and correctly taken from whichever tanks are supplying fuel at pressure

- Fuel scavenge pump is modelled, with associated limitations

- Fully simulated, including accurate fuel temperature modelling, icing, and fuel heaters (requiring bleed air to be present for operation) - Jet A fuel is modelled, with a freezing temperature of -40 degrees C. The system also simulates fuel waxing and detection of ice crystals in the fuel at ca. -35 degress C with the associated ICING lights. Engines will be starved of fuel if the fuel temperature reaches or exceeds -40 degrees C. - All crossfeed and boost pump operations are modelled, and engines can be gravity fed, fed from their respective tank, or fed from the crossfeed, depending on system configuration - Fuel is accurately and correctly taken from whichever tanks are supplying fuel at pressure - Fuel scavenge pump is modelled, with associated limitations Fuel dump system - fully simulated

- fully simulated Fire systems - fully simulated, not only test capability but also operational

- fully simulated, not only test capability but also operational Anti-skid system - fully simulated

- fully simulated Gear system and steering - fully simulated

- fully simulated Flight controls - fully simulated, including the ability to isolate systems with a corresponding reduction in the effectiveness of controls

- fully simulated, including the ability to isolate systems with a corresponding reduction in the effectiveness of controls Flight instruments:

- Air-data driven instruments including airspeed, altimeter, VSI are fully simulated using a physics-based system

- System correctly models the pitot and static systems, and full ice modelling of one or both (pitot and/or static) systems, with correct effects upon the affected instruments

- Air-data driven instruments including airspeed, altimeter, VSI are fully simulated using a physics-based system - System correctly models the pitot and static systems, and full ice modelling of one or both (pitot and/or static) systems, with correct effects upon the affected instruments Captain, F/O and auxiliary systems are modelled (four in total) and drive their associated instruments, with complete instrument source switching

are modelled (four in total) and drive their associated instruments, with complete instrument source switching Additional effects due to aerodynamics are modelled , including differential pressures around the static ports due to AoA (angle of attack) and Beta (sideslip) affecting most notably the standby altimeter, but also the other ADC-driven instruments to a lesser effect (due to compensation built into the ADC). Altimeters and ASIs are subject to temperature (density) error.

, including differential pressures around the static ports due to AoA (angle of attack) and Beta (sideslip) affecting most notably the standby altimeter, but also the other ADC-driven instruments to a lesser effect (due to compensation built into the ADC). Altimeters and ASIs are subject to temperature (density) error. Air data simulation - complete and independent simulation of the atmosphere is present, to include humidity and air density. Systems are affected by air density where appropriate, and not air pressure as is (incorrectly) the case elsewhere.

- complete and independent simulation of the atmosphere is present, to include humidity and air density. Systems are affected by air density where appropriate, and not air pressure as is (incorrectly) the case elsewhere. Engines

- A custom thrust model is implemented, allowing accurate engine performance modelling and engine instrumentation. This translates to accurate aircraft performance and allows the aircraft to be flown 'by the book' regarding fuel flows and expected speeds (many FS aircraft don't settle at a certain speed or settle at an incorrect speed). The custom model allows accurate performance across a very wide range of the flight envelope, from sea level to FL450.

- Accurate engine performance also means accurate fuel consumption, and optimum/long-range cruise Mach number (M 0.83 for the -100/-200) now means something. Fly faster or slower than this optimum, and maximum range will not be achieved due to the increased fuel burns required.

- Water injection is also accurately modelled, offering increased thrust at take-off. Usage of the system requires correct configuration and the availability of water. The mass of this water is also not insignificant - full water quantity is also accounted for in the flight model.

- Engine start-up and shutdown are accurately modelled, including max. motoring RPM being linked to bleed air pressure

- Advanced engine behaviours typical of non-FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) control. The fuel flow metering system is modelled, meaning that if large thrust changes are made quickly, especially from low RPM, the engines can be overheated or even catch fire.

- Engine start procedures must be followed correctly, otherwise hot-starts/fires can occur, combined with failure of the engine to accelerate to idle thrust

- EPR is accurately modelled and correctly reflects the thrust output of the engine in response to thrust setting and density altitude

- A custom thrust model is implemented, allowing accurate engine performance modelling and engine instrumentation. This translates to accurate aircraft performance and allows the aircraft to be flown 'by the book' regarding fuel flows and expected speeds (many FS aircraft don't settle at a certain speed or settle at an incorrect speed). The custom model allows accurate performance across a very wide range of the flight envelope, from sea level to FL450. - Accurate engine performance also means accurate fuel consumption, and optimum/long-range cruise Mach number (M 0.83 for the -100/-200) now means something. Fly faster or slower than this optimum, and maximum range will not be achieved due to the increased fuel burns required. - Water injection is also accurately modelled, offering increased thrust at take-off. Usage of the system requires correct configuration and the availability of water. The mass of this water is also not insignificant - full water quantity is also accounted for in the flight model. - Engine start-up and shutdown are accurately modelled, including max. motoring RPM being linked to bleed air pressure - Advanced engine behaviours typical of non-FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) control. The fuel flow metering system is modelled, meaning that if large thrust changes are made quickly, especially from low RPM, the engines can be overheated or even catch fire. - Engine start procedures must be followed correctly, otherwise hot-starts/fires can occur, combined with failure of the engine to accelerate to idle thrust - EPR is accurately modelled and correctly reflects the thrust output of the engine in response to thrust setting and density altitude CoG computer - the CoG is accurately computed for the aircraft, both on the ground and in flight. As fuel is burned, the CoG shifts and this is reflected in the handling (most notably, trim changes)

- the CoG is accurately computed for the aircraft, both on the ground and in flight. As fuel is burned, the CoG shifts and this is reflected in the handling (most notably, trim changes) Gyro instruments - the gyro instruments are faithfully replicated including all drift and acceleration errors, as well as procession errors, 'apparent' and 'real' wander, 'transport rate' corrections etc.

- the gyro instruments are faithfully replicated including all drift and acceleration errors, as well as procession errors, 'apparent' and 'real' wander, 'transport rate' corrections etc. Navigation:

- The Delco INS is replicated and includes full functionality of all navigation functions and modes. System errors and position drift are also modelled.

- VOR and ADF receivers are fully simulated, including advanced behaviours

- ILS is custom-coded in order to avoid the many problems associated with the FS ILS system.

- The Delco INS is replicated and includes full functionality of all navigation functions and modes. System errors and position drift are also modelled. - VOR and ADF receivers are fully simulated, including advanced behaviours - ILS is custom-coded in order to avoid the many problems associated with the FS ILS system. Auto-flight:

- Thrust computer - the thrust-rating computer is fully functional and the EPR mode of automatic thrust is modelled, in addition to Speed and Mach hold functions

- Dual autopilots with autoland capability are modelled, together with accurate system limitations and source selection

- The flight director system is fully simulated, with source switching and accurate behaviours.

LIVERIES



The 747 Classic will be supplied with the following range of liveries from the UK, USA and Europe, covering both airline and cargo operators:





747-100



Aer Lingus

Air Canada

Air France

Alitalia

American Airlines

Braniff International Airways

Boeing prototype

British Airways

Pan American

TWA

747-200

Airtours

All Nippon Airways

Aerolineas Argentinas

British Airtours

Cathay Pacific

KLM

Lufthansa - GE

Qantas

Scandinavian

United Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

747-200F

Air France Cargo

Alitalia Cargo

Atlas Air

Cathay Pacific Cargo

Federal Express

Kalitta Air

Martin Air Cargo

Northwest Cargo

Qesham Fars Air

Southern Air

UTA Cargo

OTHER FEATURES



Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from 747 pilots

Authentic GE CF6, RR RB211 and PW JT9D engine sound sets with custom cockpit sounds

Multiple interior and exterior viewpoints, including wing views

Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data

PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes The Flight Engineer’s panel with nearly all normal operations is modelled. The systems respond accurately to both correct and incorrect configurations.The 747 Classic will be supplied with the following range of liveries from the UK, USA and Europe, covering both airline and cargo operators: