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A photograph showing two soldiers in camouflage uniforms loading an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto the wing of an F-16C Viper.
*SSgt Darnell T. Cannady (USAF)*
**AIM-9L Sidewinder.** The "Lima" model was the first all-aspect Sidewinder fielded in 1977, meaning it no longer requir... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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s reduced, and background discrimination was improved, resulting in a greater chance of target acquisition. The rocket motor's smoke signature was reduced, making the missile less likely to be seen.
**AIM-9X Sidewinder.** The "X-ray" model introduced in 2003 is the latest iteration of the Sidewinder. The 9X adds high-... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "The introduction of high-angle off-boresight (HOB) capability and the ability to slave the seeker head to a helmet-mounted sight, such as the JHMCS, allows the pilot to simply 'point their head and shoot' in nearly any direction. This greatly increases reaction time and lethality in air-to-air combat, ev... |
defensive position. The infrared sensor was replaced with focal-plane arrays (FPAs) and counter-countermeasures capability was further improved. Electronic fuzing was added to reduce minimum range.
**CAP-9M.** Captive variant of the AIM-9M. The captive variant has the same size, weight, and drag characteristics as the... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "The AIM-120 AMRAAM is an active radar-homing, medium-range air-to-air missile designed to replace the semi-active radar-homing AIM-7 Sparrow. It uses both command guidance and radar homing for reaching its target. In contrast, the AIM-9M, while it has an integrated infrared sensor, does not have a rocket... |
t range and relies on steering signals transmitted automatically from the launching aircraft via a radio datalink. The AMRAAM has a maximum speed around Mach 4 and a maximum range of 30 to 40 miles.
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"answer": "The AMRAAM, with a range of 30 to 40 miles and guidance from the launching aircraft via a radio datalink, allows the launching aircraft to engage targets from a safer distance and with greater precision, thereby gaining an advantage in a dogfight.",
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featured a slightly larger rocket motor, improved guidance, electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), and re-designed fins for carriage within the internal weapon bays of the F-22.
### AGM-88 HARM
The AGM-88 HARM (High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile) is a passive radar homing air-to-ground missile used in the Suppress... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "In a dogfight scenario, the AGM-88 HARM can be used to counter an enemy fighter's radar-guided missile launch by homing in on the enemy's radar emissions. The key features of the HARM that make it effective in this role include its passive radar homing capability, electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM... |
launch. It uses a laser proximity fuze to detonation to increase its area of weapons effects.
A photograph of a male USAF technician, SSgt Scott Stewart, in a flight suit and safety harness, holding an AGM-88 HARM m... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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d, electro-optical, and laser guidance.
The AGM-65 has a maximum range of around 13 nautical miles. A single Maverick can be mounted to an LAU-117 rack, or up to 3 can be carried on an LAU-88 rack.
**AGM-65D Maverick.** The D model contains an imaging infrared sensor and guidance system. The sensor can locate and tra... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "The AGM-65D Maverick has an imaging infrared sensor and guidance system that can locate and track targets during daylight and at night, in clear or restricted-visibility weather conditions. The AGM-65G, on the other hand, has a larger 300-pound penetrating warhead, making it more effective against harden... |
get centroid to track. It contains a 125-pound shaped-charge warhead.
**AGM-65K Maverick.** The K model has the same guidance system as the H model, but with a larger 300-pound penetrating warhead.
A photograph showing a CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition being loaded onto a pylon by a USAF technician. The munition is ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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med intervals to increase lateral spacing. Once the submunitions reach the burst altitude, the parachute is separated, and a rocket motor spins the submunition and stops its descent. Each submunition releases four "Skeets," which are ejected in four different directions.
The Skeets have ground-facing laser and infrare... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "In a dogfight scenario, the CBU-97 demonstrates the tactical doctrine of increasing lateral spacing to optimize the deployment of submunitions, such as the 'Skeets.' This approach allows for a more precise and targeted engagement against ground vehicles, reducing the risk of collateral damage. The CBU-97... |
ound pylon, or up to three can be mounted on a TER-9A triple ejector rack.
A photograph showing a CBU-97 Sensor-Fuzed Weapon mounted on the pylon of an F-16C Viper aircraft. The bomb is a large, ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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cts and tracks reflected laser energy off a target. The laser designation can come from the launching aircraft, another aircraft ("buddy lasing"), or from a laser-capable ground unit such as a JTAC.
The Paveway II series was introduced in the early 1970s to replace the first-generation Paveway series of laser-guided b... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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0-pound conventional bomb equipped with a Paveway II laser-guidance kit.
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ovide greater aerodynamic efficiency, a larger seeker field-of-regard, improved proportional guidance logic for flying shaped trajectories, and terminal impact options for optimizing weapon effects.
The Paveway III enables strike aircraft to perform low-level laser-guided bomb attacks from a wide variety of ranges and... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ided bomb on its pylon. The background is a clear blue sky.
An F-16C Viper fighter jet in flight, carrying a GBU-24A/B laser-guided bomb on its pylon.
USAF
### Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
JDAM is an inertial and GPS guidance kit that can be mounted to a general-purpose bomb, enabling it to attack a pinpoint... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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-38 and GBU-31 can be mounted on any air-to-ground pylon. The GBU-38 can be mounted in pairs using a BRU-57 bomb rack.
**GBU-38.** Mk-82 500-pound conventional bomb equipped with JDAM guidance kit.
**GBU-31(V)1/B.** Mk-84 2,000-pound conventional bomb equipped with JDAM guidance kit.
**GBU-31(V)3/B.** BLU-109 2,000-... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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m orange glow.
A GBU-24A/B laser-guided bomb mounted on a pylon, with an F-16C Viper fighter jet visible in the background.
SMsGt Edward E. Snyder (USAF)
### AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW)
JSOW is an inertially-aided glide bomb with exceptional glide range due to its folding wings. Like JDAM, JSOW can attack... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) mounted on a pylon. Two personnel in military uniforms are visible, one standing and one kneeling, working on the weapon.](240b551fe6eb50dfcbc2e84d142fb1cf_img.jpg)
A close-up view of an AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) mounted on a pylon. Two personnel in military uniforms are v... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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rack.
**CBU-103.** CBU-87 Combined Effects Munition (CEM) cluster bomb equipped with WCMD guidance kit.
**CBU-105.** CBU-97 Sensor-Fuzed Weapon (SFW) cluster bomb equipped with WCMD guidance kit.
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#### AN/ASQ-T50 Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) Pod
The AN/ASQ-T50 is a Tactical Combat Training System device. It incorporates a sensor platform and datalink transceiver, ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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mbat Training System pod is mounted on the outboard underwing pylon. The aircraft is white with blue and black markings.
AN/ASQ-T50 TCTS pod mounted on an aircraft.
*USAF*
#### MXU-648 Travel Pod
The MXU-648 is a travel pod, used to transport equipment or the pilot's belongings when the aircraft is repositioned. Th... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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iner. One person is standing and leaning over the pod, while the other is kneeling on the ground next to it.
MXU-648 Travel Pod being loaded.
*SrA Theodore J. Koniares (USAF)*
## COCKPIT OVERVIEW
The F-16's cockpit layout, avionics, and fire control systems are optimized for operation by a single pilot. Critical co... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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start-up are concentrated on the right console, with mission-related equipment or functions that may be used throughout the flight are concentrated on the left console for use by the throttle hand.
A 3D perspective view of the F-16C cockpit interior, showing the instrument panel, left and right auxiliary consoles, le... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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tor, Angle of Attack (AoA) Indicator, Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI), Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI), AR Status/NWS Indicator, Integrated Control Panel (ICP), Data Entry Display (DED), Standby Attitude Indicator (SAI), Fuel Flow Indicator, Right Eyebrow Lights, Right Multi-Function Display (MFD), ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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dby Attitude Indicator (SAI), Fuel Flow Indicator, Right Eyebrow Lights, Right Multi-Function Display (MFD), Engine Instruments, Altimeter, Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI), and FUEL QTY SEL Panel.
Each text box above may be selected to jump to a more detailed description of that individual instrument or panel. Selec... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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nstrument panel.
When landing, the pilot should maintain between $11^\circ$ and $13^\circ$ of AoA. Note that the AoA Indexer lights are always on, regardless of whether the gear is down or not.
- Dimming Lever.** Rotating the lever downward dims the indicator lights.
- High AoA Indicator Light.** Aircraft angle-o... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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inting to the lever), 2. High AoA Indicator Light (red light), 3. Optimal AoA Indicator Light (green light), and 4. Low AoA Indicator Light (yellow light).](e4f0da8adb9b4b634a0109e380c5ca23_img.jpg)
A close-up of the AoA Indexer control panel. It features a vertical lever on the left and four indicator lights on the r... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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abled and controlled using the rudder pedals.
4. **DISC Indicator Light.** Indicates when the refueling boom has disconnected. After a 3-second delay, the system will automatically recycle to ready.
Diagram of the Left Eyebrow Lights panel. It shows a cluster of buttons and lights: MASTER CAUTION (pushbutton), TF-FAIL... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ears on the Pilot Fault List Display (PFLD), the Fault Acknowledge (F-ACK) button is pressed to acknowledge the fault message and, depending on the type of fault and severity, clear it from the PFLD.
4. **IFF IDENT Button.** When pressed, the transponder performs an identification-of-position function. This is used to ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ning Lights (labeled 'HYD/OIL PRESS'), 4. FLCS Warning Light (labeled 'FLCS'), 5. DBU ON Warning Light (labeled 'DBU ON'), 6. TO/LDG CONFIG Warning Lights (labeled 'TO/LDG CONFIG'), 7. CANOPY Warning Light (labeled 'CANOPY'), and 8. OXY LOW Warning Light (labeled 'OXY LOW').](57d5c2b76c88ea4f55c1cdb417c5e6e1_img.jpg)
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, 5. DBU ON Warning Light (labeled 'DBU ON'), 6. TO/LDG CONFIG Warning Lights (labeled 'TO/LDG CONFIG'), 7. CANOPY Warning Light (labeled 'CANOPY'), and 8. OXY LOW Warning Light (labeled 'OXY LOW').
1. **ENG FIRE Warning Light.** Illuminates if a fire is detected in the engine compartment.
2. **ENGINE Warning Light.**... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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"evidence_quote": "Engine RPM <60%.",
"question": "In a dogfight scenario, if an aircraft's engine RPM drops below 60%, which warning light will illuminat... |
unction is detected within the FLCS processors, power supplies, input commands or sensors, or angle of attack or air data inputs.
- FLCS built-in test has failed.
- Leading-edge flaps are locked.
5. **DBU ON Warning Light.** Illuminates if the FLCS has automatically switched to Digital Backup mode or if manually co... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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NOTE:** Applying rapid roll reversal commands may cause the trailing edge flaps to be intermittently detected as not full down, causing intermittent illumination of the TO/LDG CONFIG warning lights.
7. **CANOPY Warning Light.** Illuminates when the canopy is not down and locked.
8. **OXY LOW Warning Light.** Illuminat... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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rgeting pod's laser designator/ranger (if a targeting pod is installed and powered).
- **LASER ARM.** Laser firing is permitted if targeting pod is not masked.
- **OFF.** Laser firing is inhibited.
4. **ALT REL Button.** Functions as a backup to the weapons release button on the Side Stick Controller (SSC) in case of... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
"answer": "The laser can be activated if the targeting pod is not masked, according to the doctrine.",
"evidence_quote": "- **LASER ARM.** Laser firing is permitted if targeting pod is not masked.",
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d is not used in the Block 50 F-16.
7. **Autopilot ROLL and PITCH Switches.** Enables/disables the autopilot and selects the autopilot modes of operation. (See [Autopilot](#) for more information.)
A photograph of the Miscellaneous (MISC) panel from the DCS F-16C Viper cockpit. The panel is dark with various switches... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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SAI)
The Standby Attitude Indicator (SAI) is a self-contained attitude indicator that displays aircraft pitch and roll only. The SAI is electrically powered and is operated by a vertical gyroscope.
The SAI can develop errors during aggressive maneuvers, which may require it to be caged in flight using the PULL TO CAG... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ircraft should be flown wings-level with the pitch held at 4° above the horizon.
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TO CAGE Knob.
Diagram of the Standby Attitude Indicator (SAI) with numbered callouts.
A red OFF warning flag will appear when the indicator is caged, or electrical power to the SAI has been lost.
- 1. Attitude Sphere.** Rotates within the SAI to indicate pitch and roll attitude throughout most orientations of flight... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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TO CAGE knob.
- 3. Bank Angle Indicator.** Indicates bank angle relative to the horizon. When the indicator is aligned with the fixed triangular bank angle index, the aircraft is in a level attitude.
- 4. Bank Angle Indicator Scale.** Indicates the bank angle when used in conjunction with the Bank Angle Indicator. A wh... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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O CAGE knob to adjust the relative pitch of the Aircraft Symbol. Major tick marks are placed at each side of the Pitch Trim Scale at 25° of pitch and minor tick marks are placed at every 5° of pitch.
- 6. PULL TO CAGE Knob.** Cages the SAI and used to adjust the relative pitch of the Aircraft Symbol in relation to the ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ngular digital display with a black background. The text 'FUEL FLOW' is at the top in white. Below it, the number '6500' is displayed in large white digits. At the bottom, 'PPH' is written in white.
Fuel Flow Indicator display showing 6500 PPH.
#### Engine Instruments
- 1. Engine OIL Pressure Indicator.** Indicates ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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cates the current engine RPM as supplied by the engine alternator. The indicator range is 0% to 110%, with major tick marks every 5%, and minor tick marks every 5% from 0%-60% and every 1% above 65%.
- 4. Engine FTIT Indicator.** Indicates the current engine Fan Turbine Inlet Temperature (FTIT) in an average temperatur... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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tor
2. Engine NOZ POS Indicator
3. Engine RPM Indicator
4. Engine FTIT Indicator
A vertical stack of four circular analog gauges. The top gauge is labeled 'OIL PRESS' and has a scale from 0 to 100. The... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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e left.
Four engine instrument gauges: OIL Pressure, NOZ POS, RPM, and FTIT.
#### Airspeed and Mach Indicator
The Airspeed and Mach indicator is pneumatically operated by the pitot-static system.
- VNE Indicator.** Indicates Velocity Never Exceed. This corresponds with 800 knots at sea level.
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ed Scale and Mach speed within the Mach Indicator Window.
- Airspeed Reference Index.** Pilot-adjustable airspeed reference marker.
- SET INDEX Knob.** Adjusts the Airspeed Reference Index position.
Diagram of the Airspeed and Mach Indicator instrument. The instrument has a circular face with two scales: an outer scal... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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imeter
The Altimeter is a dual-mode pressure altimeter that is electrically operated by the CADC when set to the ELEC mode, or by static pressure from the pitot-static system when set to PNEU mode.
- 1000-foot Altitude Scale.** Each major tick mark corresponds with 100-foot increments, with minor tick marks correspon... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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barometric altimeter settings to calibrate the altimeter to altitudes above mean sea level (MSL).
- Barometric Setting Knob.** Sets altimeter setting correction as displayed in the "Kollsman" Window.
- Altimeter Mode Switch.** Selects ELEC (primary) or PNEU (secondary) operating modes of the altimeter by momentarily ho... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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, 2. 1000-ft Scale Indicator, 3. PNEU Flag, 4. Altitude Indicator (needle), 5. 'Kollsman' Window, 6. Barometric Setting Knob, and 7. Altimeter Mode Switch.](ff487673f3a22a7dac3ae2dc59d2fc51_img.jpg)
Diagram of the Altimeter instrument. The instrument has a circular face with two scales: an outer scale for 1000-foot al... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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cator
The Angle-of-Attack Indicator displays the same information as the Angle-of-Attack Indexer next to the HUD. The indicator includes colored markers to match the indexer lights next to the HUD.
- 1. AoA Scale Tape.** Displays angle-of-attack in a scale from $-5^{\circ}$ and $+32^{\circ}$ . Each major tick mark... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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on-speed with optimal angle-of-attack.
- 5. Low AoA Region Marker.** Indicates an AoA between $8.5^{\circ}$ to $11^{\circ}$ . Aircraft is in an energy gaining, less than optimal, angle-of-attack.
Diagram of the Angle-of-Attack (AoA) Indicator. The indicator is a vertical scale with a central needle. The scale is la... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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egion Marker (points to the green region).
#### Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI)
The Vertical Velocity Indicator, or VVI, displays the rate of climb or descent based on information from the CADc.
- 1. Vertical Velocity Tape.** Displays vertical velocity in a scale of $\pm 6,000$ feet per minute (FPM). Each major ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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** The light-shaded region indicates a positive vertical velocity or climb.
- 4. Negative Vertical Velocity Region Marker.** The dark-shaded region indicates a negative vertical velocity or descent.
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itive Vertical Velocity Region Marker (points to the light green region), and 4. Negative Vertical Velocity Region Marker (points to the dark green region).
#### *Attitude Director Indicator (ADI)*
The Attitude Director Indicator, or ADI, displays the aircraft pitch and roll attitude as supplied by the Inertial Navig... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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arning Flag. A white flag represents the Slip Indicator (Ball). A green flag represents the Rate-of-Turn Indicator. A green flag represents the Pitch Trim Knob. A green flag represents the Lower Bank Angle Indicator. A green flag represents the Upper Bank Angle Indicator. A green flag represents the Pitch Scale. A gree... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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g. A green flag represents the Lower Bank Angle Scale. A green flag represents the Lower Bank Angle Indicator. A green flag represents the Pitch Trim Knob.](4a01d2a9ca92e9abd3caf874ba15430c_img.jpg)
Diagram of the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) for the F-16C Viper. The diagram shows a circular display with various ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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Pitch Scale. A green flag represents the Glideslope Deviation Indicator. A green flag represents the Glideslope Deviation Scale. A green flag represents the Aircraft Symbol (Waterline). A green flag represents the OFF Warning Flag. A green flag represents the AUX Warning Flag. A green flag represents the Lower Bank Ang... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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in a dive.
- 2. Upper Bank Angle Indicator.** Indicates bank angle relative to the horizon. When the indicator is aligned with the fixed outside bank angle index, the aircraft is in a level attitude.
- 3. Pitch Scale.** Provides an attitude reference scale of aircraft pitch in relation to the Aircraft Symbol. Major tic... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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lideslope Indicator is aligned with the top or bottom white dot of the Glideslope Deviation Scale, the aircraft is 5° above or 5° below the glideslope, respectively. (See [ILS Navigation](#) for more information.)
- 6. Aircraft Symbol (Waterline).** Provides a fixed attitude reference of the aircraft nose around which ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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Angle Indicator. A white triangular bank angle index is set at 0° of bank. Major tick marks are placed at 30°, 60° and 90° angles of bank. Minor tick marks are placed at 10° and 20° angles of bank.
- 10. Lower Bank Angle Indicator.** Indicates bank angle relative to the horizon. When the indicator is aligned with the ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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me direction of a bank, the aircraft is in a non-coordinated "slipping turn". If the ball slides to one side in the opposite direction of a bank, the aircraft is in a non-coordinated "skidding turn".
- 12. Rate of Turn Indicator.** Indicates the aircraft rate of turn, with the lower white bar moving left and right to i... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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arrow is aligned with the white dot on the face of the ADI, the ADI pitch trim is at zero. Each click of rotation of the knob will adjust the pitch trim $\pm 0.5^\circ$ .
### *FUEL QTY SEL Panel*
The Fuel Quantity Select panel allows the pilot to change what fuel tank(s) are used as the indication source(s) for the ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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utation based on total fuselage fuel.
- **RSVR.** The AL pointer indicates remaining fuel in the aft reservoir tank only. The FR pointer indicates remaining fuel in the forward reservoir tank only.
- **INT WING.** The AL pointer indicates remaining fuel in the left internal wing tank only. The FR pointer indicates re... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ORM.** Transfers fuel from the external centerline tank, followed by the external wing tanks.
- **WING FIRST.** Transfers fuel from the external wing tanks, followed by the external centerline tank.
A photograph of the Left Auxiliary Console in the cockpit of an F-16C Viper. The console is a complex panel of switches ... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ent or panel will return the manual back to this page.
The [CMDS Control Panel](#) and [THREAT WARNING AUX Control Panel](#) are described in the Defensive Systems chapter.
#### Landing Gear Panel
A close-up photograph of the Landing Gear Panel on the Left Auxiliary Console. The panel features several switches and b... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ch, 8. DN LOCK REL Button, 9. STORES CONF Switch, 10. HORN SILENCER Button, 11. LIGHTS Switch, and 12. SPEED BRAKE Position Indicator. The panel also includes a 'STATUS' indicator and a 'GO' button.
1. **EMER STORES JETTISON Button.** When pressed for one full second, this button will apply power to the Stores Managem... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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cannot be fully retracted from the cockpit.
- **UP.** Commands the pneumatic pressure holding the hook extended to release, allowing the hook to be raised over runway arresting wires to taxi clear.
- **DN.** Commands the hook to be released from its stowed position and held to its full extension using pneumatic pre... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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aintenance personnel for checkout and testing of aircraft armament systems.
- **ENABLE.** All arming and release conditions are permitted, regardless of landing gear or weight-on-wheels conditions.
- **OFF.** When the landing gear are down and the aircraft has weight-on-wheels emergency jettison, selective jettison... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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inch beyond IDLE, the switch will automatically be spring-loaded to the ANTI-SKID position and the parking brake will be disengaged. Can be used as an emergency brake in case of a toe brake failure.
- **ANTI-SKID.** Available any time the toe brakes are powered. When the toe brakes are applied to less than 85%, the a... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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and onset rates in order to increase departure resistance. This switch has no effect when the FLCS gains are set to takeoff/landing configuration (landing gear deployed or air refueling door open).
- **CAT I.** Air-to-air loadouts without external wing tanks, or 6-missile air-to-air loadouts with external wing tanks b... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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given the criteria above, the STORES CONFIG light on the [Caution Light Panel](#) will illuminate.
**10. HORN SILENCER Button.** Silences the landing gear warning or low-speed warning audio tones.
**11. LANDING TAXI LIGHTS Switch.** Controls the nose landing gear-mounted light assemblies for takeoff/landing or taxi o... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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n the speedbrakes are deployed at any angle, the indicator displays a pattern of nine dots (right image). If the speedbrakes have no power, the indicator displays a striped line pattern (not shown).
Image of the HMCS Control Panel knob. The knob is labeled 'SYMBOLS' and has positions for 'OFF', 'INC', and 'DEC'. The '... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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lever with a white grip and a black base.](2fbe801beddbe580110d81107a55ad88_img.jpg)
Image of the ALT GEAR Handle, which is a lever with a white grip and a black base.
### Right Auxiliary Console
A detailed view of the Right Auxiliary Console in the F-16C Viper cockpit. The console features several instruments and c... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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ator which shows the heading of the aircraft in relation to magnetic north and is for heading reference when there has been a failure of primary power or the navigation system has become unreliable.
Due to magnetic variances and other inaccuracies during normal flight maneuvers, the standby magnetic compass should not... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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s a circular gauge with a black face and white markings. The needle points to the number 6 on a scale from 0 to 360. The letters 'E' and '3' are visible on the scale.
#### *Fuel Quantity Indicator*
The FUEL Quantity Indicator displays total remaining fuel in all tanks via the totalizer numerical readout in pounds (lb... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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nts to the number 25 on a scale from 0 to 40. The text 'FUEL' is visible at the top, and 'TOTAL LBS' is at the bottom. The numerical readout shows '07300'.](c9598e7058f614cc97cbdeafe803d589_img.jpg)
A close-up image of the Fuel Quantity Indicator instrument. It is a circular gauge with a black face and white markings.... | DCS F-16C Early Access Guide EN.md | {
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