KLM 747-400 Maiden Flight   7. Parking

Taxi to gate F4


Once we have left the runway we need to perform a few actions on the 'Overhead panel' (Ctrl+Shift+O):
First we start the APU by turning the knob to START.
The Landing lights may be OFF and the taxi lights ON.
Furthermore the STROBE lights must be OFF once the runway has been left.




On the 'Communications panel' (Ctrl+Shift+C) we need to:
Set the Autobrakes to OFF.
Set the Transponder to STBY.




Now we calmly drive the route indicated above (via B to F4):
Keep the (GPS) groundspeed between 10Kts and 25Kts.
Use top-down view (Ctrl+S) and/or spot view (3x S).




Arriving at the gate we drive quietly to the stop at a speed between 5Kts and 1Kts.
On the board we can see whether we are centered and how far we have to drive.
As soon as we are at a standstill we turn on the parking break (Ctrl+Period) and close the throttle (F1).




Now we have to perform a few actions on the 'Overhead panel' (Ctrl+Shift+O):
Activate APU GEN1 and GEN2.
Set the four HYDROLIC DEMAND PUMPS to OFF.
Set PACK1 and PACK3 to OFF.
Set the four ENGINE BLEED buttons to OFF.
Set the TAXI and BEACON lights to OFF




Now the engines can be turned off by setting the 4 Fuel levers on the 'Throttle panel' (Ctrl+Shift+T) to OFF.




Let's not let our passengers wait any longer so turn OFF the seat belts/smoke lights in the cabin on the 'Communication panel' (Ctrl+Shift+C).




With Shift+1 and Shift+3 we open two left doors (although of course the cabin crew should actually do this).




Shut down




If there is no next crew to take over the aircraft, we need to shut it down completely:
Start at the bottom right by setting APU BLEED, PACK2, GASPER and RECIRC all to OFF.
Set the three IRS rotary switches to OFF at the top left.
Set the Emergency Lights to OFF at the top center by opening the flap with the right mouse click and setting the switch to OFF with 2 left mouse clicks.
Now set the NAV, WING and LOGO lighting to OFF at the bottom right.
And only then the STANDBY POWER, APU and finally the BATTERY to OFF.




We can now leave the plane to the ground crew for further care.
We're going to get a beer.



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