Project Opensky 747-400 (v4)
review
The Boeing 747 is a long-range, wide body commercial passenger jet aircraft. The Boeing 747-400 was launched in 1985 and entered service in 1989. The -400 version introduced improvements like winglets, tail fuel tanks, new more powerful and fuel efficient engines, new interior, and new glass cockpit with six large CRT displays. The stretched upper deck that was introduced with the -300 version was standard for the passenger and combi variants, while the new cargo version kept the smaller upper deck, which was useless in freighter configuration as no cargo is placed on this deck.
Project Opensky is a freeware aircraft developer group that has been around for some time. They developed many aircraft models for FS2002 and FS2004, mostly Boeing aircraft. Their Boeing 747-400 is a highly detailed representation of its real world counterpart. A few of the features are: dynamic shine, fully animated control surfaces, opening passenger and cargo doors, ground service vehicles, dynamic flexing wings and more. There are many different models available like GE, PW and RR powered versions. There is also a Dream Lifter model with opening swing-tail cargo bay.
The flight dynamics are improved compared to the older version 3 747 series as is the wingflex, which is lift based instead of gear compression based. Unfortunately, the rudder effectiveness has not been improved and is still insufficient to keep the aircraft aligned with the runway centerline in crosswind conditions. Many liveries are available on the Project Open Sky website.
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the good
the bad
License |
: | Freeware |
Panel |
: | No |
Virtual Cockpit |
: | No |
Wingview |
: | Yes |
Sound |
: | No |
Developed for |
: | FS2004 |
Compatibility |
: | FS2004 FSX |
Wingflex |
: | Yes, lift based |
Landing gear |
: | Realistic |
Rudder effect |
: | Insufficient |
FS2004 |
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FSX |
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Links
Preview video
notes
on 08/09/2008 at 7:00:39
One of the best freeware 744's, and almost no impact on framerates makes this my favourite freeware 747.on 08/20/2008 at 18:57:46
The rudder effectiveness along wit the sliding issue on the ground has been fixed...https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=121458
on 08/21/2008 at 2:25:26
The fix doesn't do anything with the rudder effect problem. Strong crosswind is still no go for this aircraft.on 09/05/2008 at 13:45:27
Ummm... well chris can you help me? SEe the thing is when i download a posky V4 (this version) (i have a couple other posky744's but dont know what version they are) ANYway when i download this version, the undercarrige is messed up. The nose wheeel is turned all the was to the left and the back wheels are in the position where it would be if you were in the air >.> Pls helpon 09/05/2008 at 15:54:33
That happens when you use another panel. The panel that is included (edited default 747 panel) controls the landing gear and a few other animations. So you have to use the panel that is included.on 11/04/2008 at 12:10:03
@Chris--OK. Ima attempt to do another FDE Update as soon as I can manage to get some free time... I have a few other projects I'm currently working on at the moment...on 11/04/2008 at 16:26:05
Brandon,Good to hear that! The rudder effect and main landing gear behavior of the 777-200 is very well done, so it is possible :)
on 12/07/2008 at 10:58:04
There is a major problem with this aircraft! If you have FSX and do a flight with this aircraft, there are no gauges and stuff on the panel(it is blank). So if you add another panel to it, the landing gear will be really messed up. So you either have to fly without auto pilot(that sucks when doing transatlantic flights), or get a panel with gauges and install it and have retarded landing gear. :(on 12/07/2008 at 14:21:54
This might help:https://forum.projectopensky.com/index.php?showtopic=31346
on 12/11/2008 at 17:04:39
Thankyou very much Chris!! Now my 747 landing gear is just fine!:)
on 12/11/2008 at 18:28:04
Chris, I went to that link you provided, and edited the panel configuration and there is still an error. The main landing gear looks fine, but when you are on the ground, it is in the position when in the air. And the nose gear is sideways:(
on 12/12/2008 at 15:58:32
Please tell me which posky 744 you've download, then I might be able to help you.on 12/13/2008 at 13:52:23
I downloaded the projectopensky 747-400 Version "v4 Series" United Airlines Current Livery. I have FSX. Here is the link to the page:https://www.projectopensky.com/downloads.php?aircraft=8ybhk9724&location=northamerica
on 12/13/2008 at 15:52:58
Try this:Go to the panel folder of the default b747-400 in FSX (e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\b747_400\panel\ ) and copy all files to the panel folder of your posky 744 (e.g. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\POSKY 744V4_United\panel\ ).
Then open the panel.cfg file of the posky 744 and scroll down until you see "[Default View]". Now paste this between "gauge06=BoeingGeneric!Audio, 0, 216, 125, 26" and "[Default View]":
[VCockpit03]
size_mm=512,512
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$Posky_ACU
background_color=0,0,0
gauge00=Posky744!PkyCALC, 140,80,140,80
gauge01=Posky744!PkyNosegearheight, 140,80,140,80
gauge02=Posky744!PkyBodygearheight, 140,80,140,80
gauge03=Posky744!PkyWinggearheight, 140,80,140,80
gauge04=Posky744!PkyLeftgearboggie, 140,80,140,80
gauge05=Posky744!PkyRightgearboggie, 140,80,140,80
gauge06=Posky744!PkyLeftwgearboggie, 140,80,140,80
gauge07=Posky744!PkyRightwgearboggie, 140,80,140,80
gauge08=Posky744!PkyNosegearsteerling, 140,80,140,80
gauge09=Posky744!PkyWINGROOTFLEX, 140,80,140,80
gauge10=Posky744!PkyRWINGMIDFLEX, 140,80,140,80
gauge11=Posky744!PkyRWINGTIPFLEX, 140,80,140,80
gauge12=Posky744!PkyLWINGMIDFLEX, 140,80,140,80
gauge13=Posky744!PkyLWINGTIPFLEX, 140,80,140,80
gauge14=Posky744!PkyRudder, 140,80,140,80
Save and close the file, it should work fine now.
on 12/16/2008 at 16:52:19
Do I Copy the default 747-400 panel folder itself, Or just the four things inside of the default 747-400 panel folder?on 12/17/2008 at 3:50:43
Just the four files...on 12/17/2008 at 12:38:43
I figured it out.. you have to copy the default 747-400 panel folder, and paste it in the POSKY 747 airplane folder, and when it asks to overwrite say "yes". Thankyou so much for your help!! :)on 12/17/2008 at 17:24:33
Yep, thats it! Happy flying!on 01/03/2009 at 19:53:23
Hello,I have encountered the following when trying to do the above mentioned steps when using word pad for the panel cfg in the airplane's folder:
"You are about to save the document in a Text-Only format, which will remove all formatting. Are you sure you want to do this?"
You are then prompted with a yes or no.
When hitting yes, you get this response:
"Access to C:\program files (x86)\ Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Sim objects\POSKY744V4_Korean Air\Panel .cfg was denied."
I have FSX Acceleration and I am using the 64 bit Vista operating system. I am trying to make the panel operational from the Posky website for Korean Air 747V4. - POSKY 744V4_Korean Air.zip
I made sure that the entire text was saved in new courier 10 point font to make it consistent with the other text that was already in place.
I am not sure what to do to save the above mentioned steps?
Thank you in advance for answering my question.
on 01/04/2009 at 7:03:20
I am not a Vista user, but it might have something to do with permissions. Perhaps you have to logon as administrator or something?on 01/04/2009 at 21:38:39
Hello,Thank you for your help. It was an administrator issue. I turned off the User Account Control (UAC) function in Vista. I successfully installed the 747-400 into FSX.
on 03/23/2009 at 14:12:11
every time i download anything from project opensky that is V4, there is no aircraft when it has been added onto flight sim.whats wrong with it?on 04/14/2009 at 21:13:16
Hello Chris:I download the 747-400 in the liverie of KLM and it does'nt have engine sound. I've searched this sound in the POSKY page, but it does'nt say anything about sound package. And do I have to install the vehicles?
What can I do with the sound?
on 04/15/2009 at 3:32:12
The vehicles should show up when you open the cargo doors. The doors, including the passenger doors, can be opened with:Hold SHIFT and press 1,2,3 or 4
For sounds, check out the AVSIM Library (https://library.avsim.net), many sound packages there. You need to open a free account in order to download files. Also check out the description of this video:
https://www.flightsimulatorguide.com/videos/details.php?file=26
on 04/15/2009 at 12:38:21
Thanks Chris!on 07/08/2009 at 9:59:43
Excuse me, how do you install the posky utility panel?on 07/28/2009 at 14:19:55
Anyone know if you can merge theoverland VC with this posky aircraft?on 08/09/2009 at 17:35:34
Chris how comes this plane takes up the whole rwy on landingon 08/10/2009 at 11:08:59
Chris when i had this plane my 1st one was perfect newpannel spound and others but the 2nd plane was a disater like what M siadon 08/19/2009 at 8:34:59
Hi guys, just wondering if anyone knows how to or if there is such thing as changing the rate the 747s wings begin to flex..Thanks :)
on 09/20/2009 at 15:56:33
Hi Guys How do I make the 747 work in FSX. I tried my best on finding and Update for FSX but I didn't find one. Thanks for your helpon 09/20/2009 at 16:03:12
MARK if you want to merge the VC it is not easy but there is another way to merge it with the difult FSX vc. If you dont have FSX so Iam sorry.Visit This and Just folow instructions.https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17996209
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