Open Flight School
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 3:40 PM
Site: Open Flight School
Course: Open Flight School (OFS)
Glossary: Main Glossar
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ILS | ||
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Instrument landing system. Radio navigation installation at the runway to provide runway centerline and glideslope guidance to aircraft operating under IFR | ||
INS | ||
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Inertial Navigation System (dt.: inertiales Navigationssystem = Trägheitsnavigationssystem) alternative Bezeichnung: INU - Inertial Navigation Unit (dt.: inertiale Navigationseinheit) Weiterführende Informationen:
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IPAS | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Integrated Pressurized Air System The IPAS provides pressurized air to aircraft pneumatic systems. Bleed air is drawn from two ports: a high-pressure port is exclusively used to pressurize the hydraulic systems, and a low-pressure port is used by all other consumers. Low-pressure air is used by the engine air turbine starters, fuel boost and transfer pumps, anti-ice system, ice detection probe, nitrogen inerting unit, vapor cycle cooling system, and environmental control system. IPAS bleed air can be provided by one or both engines, the APU, or an external source such as an AGPU. | ||
ISA | ||
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JTAC | ||
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Die Abkürzung JTAC steht für Joint Terminal Attack Controller und wird auf deutsch als Fliegerleitoffizier bezeichnet. Eine alternative Benennung ist FAC (Forward Air Control bzw. Forward Air Controller) Er begleitet Bodentruppen und koordiniert den Einsatz von Hubschraubern oder Flugzeugen. Manche JTAC Einheiten sind in der Lage das Ziel mittels Laser und/oder Rauch zu markieren oder die Koordinaten zu ermitteln und mitzuteilen. Aber auch Informationen zur Umgebung, umliegende Bedrohungen, An- und Abflugsrichtung, Lage verbündeter Einheiten und einzusetzende Bewaffnung kann ein JTAC dem Piloten übermitteln. Der sogenannte 9-Liner ist eine standarisierte Form um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden. Weiterführende Informationen: | ||
JTRS | ||
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Joint Tactical Radio System (dt. etwa gemeinsames taktisches Funksystem) JTRS ist ein zentrales System für abhörsichere Funk- und Datenverbindungen. Quelle: DCS A-10C Flight Manual DE.pdf Weiterführende Informationen:
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K-041 | ||
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The K-041 "Rubikon" is the control, navigation and target system of the KA-50. It consists of an integrated computer system with five subunits (combat, navigation, data display, target identification and weapon control). When the K-041 is switched on, the Shkval display is also powered up. Further Information: KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / LP | ||
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LAI | ||
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Lookout, Attitude, Instruments A method of maintaining a good Lookout whilst ensuring the aircraft maintain the desired altitude, heading and speed. LOOKOUT - This is completed in two stages, beginning with the Right hemisphere. Look as deep into your 5 o’clock as you can and scan fully up and down whilst progressing you Lookout back to the ahead. ATTITUDE - Whilst looking ahead assess you aircraft‘s attitude to the horizon. Ensure it remain where you desired. INSTRUMENTS - Check that this attitude is maintain your chosen flight path by checking the instruments:
See also: SHT for a method of correcting errors | ||
LASTE | ||
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Low Altitude Safety and Targeting Enhancement (dt. etwa Zielhilfe und Tiefflugsicherheitssystem) Das LASTE beinhaltet u.a. die Autopilotensteuerung. Weiterführende Informationen:
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LATN | ||
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LATN ist die Abkürzung für Low Altitude Tactical Navigation. | ||
LBHMMS | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Longbow Hellfire Modular Missile System The LBHMMS provides precision fire capability against point targets at long range. The AGM-114K “Kilo” and AGM-114L “Lima” Hellfires were designed as modern-day tank killers, able to defeat any known armor on the battlefield. | ||
Leonardo | ||
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Italian aerospace and defence group (formerly Finmeccanica). See also: Leonardo_S.p.A (Wikipedia). | ||
LOI | ||
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Limitation, Operation, Indication A method of ensuring aircraft limitations are not exceeded when changing aircraft configuration. LIMITATION - Before operating any control that will change the configuration of the aircraft like the Flaps, check that the aircraft is within the limitations for that configuration change. OPERTION - Select the new configuration. INDICATION - Check that the configuration change has been successful by the control indicator. E.g. If the Landing Gear speed limitation is 175 kts the process is:
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M-TADS | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight The M-TADS is a long-range, precision engagement and pilotage solution for day, night, and adverse weather missions. | ||
MANPADS | ||
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Max Drift | ||
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Max Drift A method of assessing the effect of wind on the aircraft drift from track. MAX DRIFT - The maximum drift an aircraft will suffer from a wind directly abeam the flight path. This is estimated by taking the windspeed and dividing it by the aircraft’s speed in nm / minute. E.g. An aircraft flying at 240 kts is covering 4 nm / minute. With a wind from directly abeam with a speed of 20 kts the aircraft will suffer a drift of 5˚. 20 / 4 = 5 See also: Clock Code | ||
MFCD | ||
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Multifunction Color Display (dt.: Mehrzweck-Farbdisplay) Im Zuge der Aufwertung von der A-10A zur A-10C wurden zwei MFCD's an der vorderen Instrumententafel verbaut. Diese dienen u.a. der Statusüberwachung des Flugzeugs als auch dem Waffeneinsatz (z.B.:Maverick). Weiterführende Informationen:
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MGRS | ||
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Military Grid Reference System (dt. Militärisches Rasterreferenz-System) Beim MGRS handelt es sich um ein rechtwinkliges Planquadrat-orientiertes geografisches Meldesystem. Es basiert auf dem UTM-Koordinatensystem. Daher werden beide Begriffe (MGRS & UTM) genutzt. Weitere Informationen:
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MOD | ||
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Unofficial modification from the user community for DCS World, e.g. Airplanes, graphic adjustments or tools | ||
Morsecode | ||
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Die Morsezeichen, manchmal auch Morsealphabet oder Morsecode genannt, sind ein Zeichensatz zur Übermittlung von Buchstaben, Ziffern und übrigen Zeichen. Dabei wird ein direktes Signal ein- und ausgeschaltet. Es besteht aus drei Symbolen: kurzes Signal, langes Signal und Pause. Quelle und weitere Informationen: | ||
MSL | ||
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NAVEX | ||
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Navigation Exercise A flight primarily aimed at exercising navigation skills | ||
NDB | ||
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Non-Directional (radio) Beacon (dt. Ungerichtetes Funkfeuer bzw. Kreisfunkfeuer). Weiterführende Informationen:
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NIU | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Nitrogen Inerting Unit The fuel cells are inerted using nitrogen to reduce the risk of fire. The NIU is completely self-contained and automatic. It uses aircraft power and pressurized air and generates an inerted mix containing around 99% nitrogen. This inerted gas is used to pressurize the internal cells. It is also routed to the IAFS during fuel transfer. | ||
NMSP | ||
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Navigation Mode Select Panel (dt.: Navigationsmodus Auswahl Panel) Weiterführende Information:
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NOE | ||
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Die Abkürzung steht für Nap-of-the-earth und wird im deutschen als Konturenflug bezeichnet. Dies ist ein Flugmanöver bei dem Hubschrauber und militärische Flugzeuge dicht über dem Boden fliegen um eine Sichtung oder eine Radarerfassung zu vermeiden. Weitere Informationen: | ||
NTTR | ||
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NTTR steht für Nevada Test and Training Range und ist eine der beiden Übungsgebiete der Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Test_and_Training_Range | ||
NWS | ||
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Nosewheel Steering (dt.: Bugradsteuerung) Bei vielen Flugzeugen wird das NWS über einen Knopf am HOTAS ein und ausgeschaltet (F-14, A-10C) bzw. die Beweglichkeit des Bugrades einschränken (F-15). Weiterführende Informationen: | ||
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OAT | ||
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Outside Air Temperature The temperature of the air around the aircraft. Low temperature causes the air to be more dense and so appear as if the aircraft is flying lower when assessed on a Barometric Altimeter. Average Air Temperature at sea level for the ICAO Standard Atmosphere is 15° Wiki: Outside Air Temperature | ||
OBOGS | ||
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Onboard Oxygen Generation System Further information:
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OPORD | ||
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Dabei handelt es sich um die Abkürzung für Operation Order. Im deutschen werden die die Begriffe Operationsbefehl (Brigade und höher) bzw. Einsatzbefehl (Regiment und darunter) verwendet. Weitere Informationen: | ||
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PAAT | ||
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Progressively Adjust the Attitude and Trim PROGRESSIVELY ADJUST the ATTITUDE - As an aircraft accelerates from a Climbing speed to a Straight and Level speed the lift initially generated by the initial attitude of attack increases as the speed increase. If attention is not paid to this the aircraft will begin to climb. The attitude will need to be progressively reduced as the speed increases. and TRIM - At each stage of attitude change the trim will need to be adjusted to ensure the aircraft maintain the new attitude with minimal input from you. | ||
PAPI | ||
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Precision Approach Path Indicator Additional Information: | ||
PAR | ||
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Precision Approach Radar (dt. Präzisionsanflugradar)
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PAT | ||
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Power, Attitude, Trim A method of changing airspeed whilst maintaining level flight, or levelling off from a descent. POWER - Adjust the throttle to give the expected required power for the new Straight and Level speed. ATTITUDE - Adjust the aircraft in pitch to the expected attitude for that speed. TRIM - Trim any stick forces to a minimum so that the aircraft maintains the new attitude with minimal attention from you. | ||
PB | ||
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PB's in the F/A-18C designate the buttons around the AMPCD and DDI's (20 each). The screens show the current options of the buttons next to the PB's. When pressed, the screen either switches to the specified page, or the activated option is framed to indicate that it is selected or active. If there is nothing next to the PB, it has no function at the moment. In our courses we name the buttons after their function. In other sources they are numbered consecutively (from the bottom left corner clockwise e.g: PB 19 is in the bottom row of the 2nd from the left). Further information: | ||
PVI-800 | ||
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The PVI-800 is one of the two navigation systems of the KA-50. It has no graphical display. It operates independently of the ABRIS, the only exception being the graphic representation of a navigation target of the PVI-800 in the ABRIS as a blue square. The PVI-800 is based on the INU of the KA-50. The PVI-800 delivers the data to the route autopilot of the KA-50. Further Information: KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / RP | ||
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QFE | ||
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Not an abbreviation in the strict sense. Use of Q Codes began at the time of the Morse alphabet. Definition: The air pressure at the current location. Memory aid for QFE: Field Elevation Additional Information: | ||
QNH | ||
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Not an abbreviation in the strict sense. Q Codes began at the time of the Morse alphabet. Definition: The air pressure in relation to the sea level at the current location. Memory aid for QNH: Nautical Height Additional Information: | ||
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Ramp | ||
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Ramp Fuel The minimum fuel required to be in the airbase overhead prior to landing, or on deck if landing on a vessel. | ||
RCDI | ||
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RESCAP | ||
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Mission type Rescue Combat Air Patrol: Same as HAVCAP, but protect rescue Helicopter. | ||
RIO | ||
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Radar Intercept Officer (dt. etwa Radar Abfang Offizier) Der RIO ist in der F-14 das hintere Besatzungsmitglied. Standardmäßig werden die Aufgaben des RIO von einer von Heatblur entwickelten KI namens Jester übernommen. Im Multiplayer kann der RIO auch von einem Mitspieler gespielt werden, sofern er auch das Modul gekauft hat. Weiterführende Informationen: | ||
RPM | ||
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Revolutions per Minute Definition: Rotational speed of a rotating object. Additional Information: | ||
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SAI | ||
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SAM | ||
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SAM steht für Surface to Air Missle (dt. Boden-Luft-Rakete oder Flugabwehrrakete). Weiter Informationen:
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SARI | ||
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SAS | ||
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Stability Augmentation System (dt.: Stabilisierungssystem) Weiterführende Informationen:
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SCAS | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Stability and Control Augmentation System Hydraulic augmentation, which consists of hydraulic actuators controlled by the FMC. The command augmentation system provides consistent control feel across the full range of helicopter airspeeds. The SCAS also provides automatic turn coordination for turns above 40 knots airspeed. | ||
SEAD | ||
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SEAD steht für Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (dt. Unterdrückung feindlicher Luftabwehr) Weitere Informationen:
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Shkval | ||
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The I-251 "Shkval" is the electro-optical target system of the KA-50. The image is displayed on a monitor in the middle of the front panel. Further Information: KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / FP | ||
SHT | ||
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Select, Hold, Trim A method of correcting small errors in attitude. SELECT - Adjust the aircraft attitude slightly to minimise the error that is developing HOLD - Hold this new attitude against any stick forces. TRIM - Adjust the relevant trim to minimise the stick forces so that the aircraft will stay on the new attitude with little attention from you. | ||
SMS | ||
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Stores Management System The Stores Management System is accessed through a DDI page and allows the control of loaded external stores on the aircraft. It displays a lot of information about the loaded weapon system and allows various parameters of those weapons to be modified in preparation for release. | ||
STAB AUG | ||
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Stability Augmentation (dt. etwa: Flug-Stabilisatoren) Die F-14 hat drei Flug-Stabilisatoren für Nicken, Rollen und Gieren. Weiterführende Informationen:
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SUTTO | ||
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Start Up, Taxi, Take-off Primarily referred to the fuel required to start up, taxi and take-off from the airfield to a point at which the climb is established. It can also refer to the time taken to get from start to established in the climb. | ||
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TA | ||
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TACAN | ||
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Tactical Air Navigation, military radio beacon, similar to the VOR/DME used for civilian purposes. A ground (or air) based navigation beacon allowing display of bearing and slant range to the beacon. It has greater accuracy than VOR / DME. Codes: 127 Bands: 2 (X and Y) A limited version of TACAN can be implemented in fighters allowing reception of range Information only. See also: “YARDSTICK” Further information: | ||
TADS | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Target Acquisition Designation Sight The AH-64A was equipped with a revolutionary new targeting system (TADS). It was designed to allow aircrews to acquire targets and steer the 30mm cannon using a helmet-mounted sight. | ||
TARCAP | ||
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Mission type Target Combat Air Patrol: Protect friendly aircrafts engaged in an operation within enemy airspace. Same as DCA but into enemy Territory. | ||
TID | ||
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Tactical Information Display (dt.: Taktische Informationsanzeige) Das TID ist ein Bildschirm in der zentralen Konsole des RIO. Die Anzeige kann auf dem HSD, mittels eines Schalters vom Piloten aus, gespiegelt werden. Weiterführende Informationen:
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TIT | ||
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Turbine Inlet Temperature (dt.: Turbineneinlasstemperatur) Die TIT ist die Temperatur der Gase nach der Brennkammer des Triebwerkes, bevor sie auf die Turbine treffen. Weiterführende Informationen:
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TL (en = TLYR) | ||
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TP | ||
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Throttles Panel (dt.: Schubkontrollenpanel) Weiterführende Informationen:
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TRL (en = TL) | ||
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TRU | ||
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(AH-64D Apache) Transformer-Rectifier Unit DC power is provided by two Transformer-Rectifier Units (TRUs), each providing 28 volts and 350 amps of DC power. Like the generators, a single TRU can provide sufficient power for full flight loads without shedding. | ||
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UFC | ||
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Up Front Controller The Up Front Controller was introduced in the A-10C so that important settings can be made quickly without having to look too far away from the HUD. It is a control unit whose buttons control and input of settings to other cockpit units. For the F/A-18C this concept has been extended so that entries can only be made via the centrally located UFC. | ||
UHF | ||
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VDI | ||
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Vertical Display Indicator (dt.: vertikale Displayanzeige) Das VDI zeigt Lage- und Waffendaten an. Weiterführende Informationen:
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VFR | ||
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VHF | ||
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Vikhr | ||
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VOR | ||
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VSI | ||
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VV | ||
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