[16JAN16] The Things They Carry... 747-400 Info

[phil747fan 14]

When Qantas retire its remaining 744RR fleet, that'll be it... No more <external> Spare Engine Carriage assuming no one else buys/utilises the option.

 

Cue PMDG 744v2. I think its good that we will get the chance to know more about a rarely utilised option.

 

I've re-installed 744v1 and am in practice mode, preparing, and looking forward to a more refined product in v2. I am going to stretch it v2 as much as I have the NGx!

Brian,

 

there is at least one european Freighter operator that uses that option .... with RR engines.

[qnh 70]

Some of the other interesting things that 744's carry is live sheep, on the inside, not on the wing. Seems a 744F had to divert to WIII after a fire sensor in the cargo hold went off - the story is that it was a result of a lot of sheep farting at once

[wijnand 11]

Some of the other interesting things that 744's carry is live sheep, on the inside, not on the wing. Seems a 744F had to divert to WIII after a fire sensor in the cargo hold went off - the story is that it was a result of a lot of sheep farting at once

 

You mean this one????

 

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/11/04/Plane-diverted-when-smoke-alarms-triggered-by-farts-from-2186-sheep/1171446654884/

 

Gives a new meaning to the phrase;  "pressurised cabin"!

 

Regards,

 

Wijnand Lindelauf (EHBK)

[qnh 70]

I reckon it was that most dangerous thing, an intelligent sheep (cue Eric Idle)

[Hardy6 2]

Hopefully you can choose with or with out. 

[Colofalcon 1]

Wow...just purchased the 777-200LR for P3d and it is operating wonderfully.  I hope the 747-400 (and really the 747-8i) for P3d is percolating and nearly ready to "hatch"....LOVE these PMDG birds!!!!

 

Kent

[Turbine777 13]

Not quite on topic, but it is to the title of this post, at least long ago.
 

Prior to PMDG, or me hearing of them, I had the Just Flight 744. Like PMDG includes manuals on the shelf in the cockpit, so did they. I wanted my simpit I was building at the time to be exact and a few weeks ago going through storage I found this. It was the exact one from the shelf in the cockpit. Took ages to find. The moral being you never know how much a diehard sim freak will seek out that you put into your model. Sad to say that my search still continues for a worthy PMDG Pogo Stick! Something I totally think PMDG should sell in their store. Just saying.

 

[jtsjc1 3]

Great book. Anyone looking to learn the FMC should buy it.