Your query touches on two important aspects of flying a Boeing 737-400 in FS9 (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004), specifically related to trim setting on takeoff and throttle management. Let's address these step by step:
1. Setting 10 Degrees Pitch:
It's true that you'll want to set a 10-degree nose-up pitch before takeoff on a 737-400. The challenge here, as you've pointed out, is that the tooltip doesn't provide numerical information.
- Firstly, the white stripes on the side of the trim wheel usually correspond to a trim setting, not the actual pitch degrees.
- To find the 10-degree pitch, refer to the attitude indicator on the flight panel. This displays the aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon, where you can gauge a 10-degree nose-up pitch.
- Alternatively, you can refer to the aircraft's documentation, sometimes provided with the virtual aircraft files, which might have information on corresponding trim wheel positions for a particular pitch.
2. Throttle Reduction After Rotation:
After the rotation of the 737, managing your throttle is essential. Here's what you should know:
- You'll generally not reduce the throttle immediately after rotation; you'll keep it at full thrust to reach the climb phase.
- Once you reach a safe altitude and airspeed, you may start to reduce thrust. The N1 is indeed the panel indicator you'll refer to for this. The exact value depends on your climb profile and can vary based on your flight plan and weight. Generally, it's around 85-90% N1 for a typical climb.
Note: These instructions are specific to FS9 and the 737-400 model, but principles like watching the attitude indicator for pitch information may apply to other platforms like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) or X-Plane 12.
I hope this clears up your confusion. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions. Happy flying!
P.S. For in-depth insights into flying the 737, you might consider referring to the official Boeing 737 manuals or other educational materials that align with FS9.
Disclaimer: Always refer to real-world manuals, guides, and expert tutorials when attempting to replicate realistic flying procedures. This advice is tailored to flight simulation and should not be applied to real-world aviation.
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