PSX a 744-800 series?

[Elie]

Hi,
I wonder which Type of 744 in PSX will be used?
Perhaps a 744-800 series?
Just a question for us ..cockpit builders,as there so many different panels.
We would like to prepare us and refer to the latest panels that will be used in PSX.
Can you gave us a hint?
Thanks a lot
Regards,

Elie
EBBR

[Michel Vandaele]

Hi Elie,
As far I know, panels for the B747-800 don't exist at the moment.  FDS the only one which is producing panels for the B744 doesn't have them actually on their list either.
PSX will certainly simulate the the B744.
See you
Michel

[Hardy Heinlin]

744 only. No 748.

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[Simpilot767]

Does that mean the 747-800 will have the same panel as the 744?

Regards,

Timo

[stekeller]

Here is some info on the 747-8's cockpit (and a photo):

http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2009/08/a-closer-look-747-flight-deck.html

It's more evolutionary than revolutionary. All the advances of the latest -400s, along with pointer devices and electronic checklists, EFBs, enhanced color FMS CDUs, and a 777-style landing gear handle (no "off" setting). It also has a RAT (like the 777), but you can't see that in the photo.

- Stekeller
KORD

[stekeller]

Fans of the 747-8 (like me) might enjoy this beautiful graphic...

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/ace79/images/38247/new-747-8-freighter-flight-test-paint-scheme.jpg

It looks like the scheme actually used by Boeing to paint the first test aircraft. Very high res.

- Stekeller
KORD

[Hardy Heinlin]

Nice "teeth" at the rear of the engines. Is that for noise reduction, to get the airstreams a bit less turbulent?


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[Qavion]

Yes, I'd say it's for noise reduction. Mixing coldstream gasses with hotstream gasses somehow reduces the sound. Rolls Royce does this with the fluted tailpipe, so I guess this is similar. Perhaps the teeth create vortices and more mixing.

But, I'm not sure if turbulence creates more or less noise in this situation.
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[frumpy]

i assume this is less due to turbulence, but due to
a slowed down mixture of high pressure and low
pressure air.

its similar to some mufflers and silencers in guns.