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. | ||
Leonardo | ||
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Italian aerospace and defence group (formerly Finmeccanica). See also: Leonardo_S.p.A (Wikipedia). | ||
MANPADS | ||
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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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MOD | ||
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Unofficial modification from the user community for DCS World, e.g. Airplanes, graphic adjustments or tools | ||
MSL | ||
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NDB | ||
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Non-Directional (radio) Beacon (dt. Ungerichtetes Funkfeuer bzw. Kreisfunkfeuer). Weiterführende Informationen:
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NMSP | ||
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Navigation Mode Select Panel (dt.: Navigationsmodus Auswahl Panel) Weiterführende Information:
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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: | ||
OBOGS | ||
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Onboard Oxygen Generation System Further information:
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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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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 | ||
RESCAP | ||
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Mission type Rescue Combat Air Patrol: Same as HAVCAP, but protect rescue Helicopter. | ||
RPM | ||
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Revolutions per Minute Definition: Rotational speed of a rotating object. Additional Information: | ||
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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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 | ||
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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TA | ||
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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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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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VV | ||
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3 OFFs | ||
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Bearing Off, Distance Off, Time Off A method of checking leg tracking and timing at the mid leg check point during navigation BEARING OFF - At your mid leg check point assess your location compared to the check point and estimate the difference in bearing from the start waypoint. DISTANCE OFF - Estimate the Distance Off of track using the 1 in 60 Rule. TIME OFF - Note hoe the time abeam the check point compares to the planned time From these three Offs the aircraft can be flown back onto track or flown directly to the end leg waypoint. Also an assessment of the time of arrival at the leg end waypoint can be made or the aircraft speed changed to maintain a time over the waypoint. | ||
AI | ||
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Attitude Indicator The main instrument of understanding the aircraft‘s attitude with respect to earth’s surface. It is a gyro (or graphical representation) driven by either:
It is normally mounted centrally on an aircraft main instrument panel. It can be implemented as graphics within a “glass cockpit”. Further Information: Wikipedia | ||
APT | ||
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Attitude, Power, Trim A method specifically for levelling off from a climb. ATTITUDE - Pitch from the Climb attitude to the Straight and Level attitude expected for the required speed. POWER - Adjust the throttle to provide the expected power required for the desired speed. TRIM - Trim the aircraft in pitch to minimise stick forces so the aircraft maintain the chosen attitude wits minimal input from you. See also: PAAT | ||
Artificial Horizon | ||
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The main instrument of understanding the aircraft‘s attitude with respect to earth’s surface. It is a gyro (or graphical representation) driven by either:
It is normally mounted centrally on an aircraft main instrument panel. It can be implemented as graphics within a “glass Cockpit”. Further Information: Wikipedia | ||
Bingo | ||
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Bingo Fuel The fuel required to fly directly back to base in a straight line. | ||
Charlie | ||
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Charlie Time The planned landing time on a vessel. Often also used for landing ashore. Usually the expected end of the sortie. | ||
Chicken | ||
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Chicken Fuel The minimum fuel required to continue the route as planned. | ||
Clock Code | ||
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Clock Code This has two meanings depending upon its application. Lookout - When applied to Lookout, Clock Code is a method of identifying an azimuth direction from the aircraft. Directions from the aircraft begin from 12 O’clock being directly ahead with 6 O’clock being directly astern. E.g. 4 O’clock indicates a direction past the abeam on the right side of the aircraft. Drift - When applied to Drift, Clock Code is a method of mental arithmetic to estimate the Sin() function. The difference between the wind direction and the aircraft‘s flight path is compared to minutes of a clock. The resulting potion of the hour is the portion of Max Drift to be used to estimate the angular correction to make to offset the aircraft‘s heading and so allow for drift, thus keeping the aircraft on track. E.g. 30˚ implies 30 minutes which is half an hour and so half the Max Drift should be applied towards the wind for the aircraft to maintain the desired track. | ||
HAT | ||
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Heading, Altitude, Time A method of conducting a turn at a waypoint during navigation. This occurs twice, Before the turning point is the Pre-HAT and after the turning point is the Post-HAT Pre-HAT HEADING - Having seen the turning point (or planning to turn on time) Check the next heading from your navigation plan. Adjust this heading for drift using Max Drift and Clock Code. ALTITUDE - Check if there is a required change of altitude for the next leg and the associated Safety Altitude. TIME - If running individual leg timing, reset the clock. If running continuous timing for the route, note the time at the waypoint. At the waypoint, Restart the clock (if required), Lookout and Turn.... JUST Lookout and Turn until rolling out on heading. Do NOTHING else. Post-HAT HEADING - After rolling out, check you have rolled out on your wind adjusted heading. ALTITUDE - Adjust your altitude for the next leg. TIME - Ensure the clock is running or if you forgot to note the time at the waypoint take the time now and add a few second for the turn.
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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 | ||
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 | ||
NAVEX | ||
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Navigation Exercise A flight primarily aimed at exercising navigation skills | ||
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 | ||
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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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: | ||
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VSI | ||
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