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Digital Display Indicator

This is a three-color color display that shows the data required to control various systems. There are 20 selector buttons on the DDI that can be used to display functions and modes.

Source: <InstallDir>\Mods\aircraft\FA-18C\Doc\DCS FA-18C Early Access Guide EN.pdf

Additional information:

• F/A-18C Hornet basic course (DCS) / cockpit instruction / cockpit overview / VI-L& VI-R

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Wenn du bei der OpenFlightSchool mitmachen möchtest (egal ob als Schüler oder als Tutor) dann solltest du unserem Discord-Server beitreten. Um das zu tun klicke einfach auf folgenden Link:

Direct Lift Control (dt.: direkte Auftriebskontrolle)

Das DLC ist ein System von Klappen die im Landeanflug verwendet werden können, um den Auftrieb zu verändern ohne den AOA zu beeinflussen. Gesteuert werden die Klappen über einen Schalter am HOTAS Steuerknüppel.

Weiterführende Informationen:

• F-14 Tomcat Piloten-Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / HOTAS

DSMS Digital Stores Management System

Enhanced Attitude Control (dt. etwa verbesserte Fluglage Kontrolle)

Das EAC wird mit einem Schalter am LASTE eingeschaltet.

Weiterführende Informationen:

• A-10C Warthog Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / LK

(AH-64D Apache) Environmental Control System

The ECS provides crewmember comfort through ventilation, heating, and air conditioning. Ventilation is provided by pilot and CPG gaspers, which can be opened to admit outside air into the cockpit. The ECS also powers ventilation fans that provide forced air exchange between the cockpits and for avionics cooling.

(AH-64D Apache) Electronic Control Unit

Detects overspeed and overcurrent anomalies, as well as abnormal oil pressure. The ECU will automatically shut down the APU when an anomaly is detected. The ECU also controls the power takeoff (PTO) clutch engagement to the accessory section of the main transmission.

Electronic Engine Governor

The electronic engine governor controls the fuel flow to the engines so that the pilot does not have to operate the engine throttle when controlling the collective.

Further Information:

KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / SP

Electrical Power Panel (dt.: Kontrollen für die elektrischen Systeme)

EEP ist keine "offizielle" Abkürzung, wird in unseren Kursen aber verwendet.

Weiterführende Informationen:

• A-10C Warthog Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / RK

Embedded GPS/INS navigation system (dt.: eingebettetes GPS/INS Navigationssytem)

Das EGI beinhaltet die CDU und das AAP.

Weiterführende Informationen:

• A-10C Warthog Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / RK

The Exhaust Gas Temperature of a jet engine is one of two primary measurements of engine performance.  The temperature is usually measured at the Power Turbine that drives a shaft through the centre of the engine to spin the blades of the multi-stage compressor. 

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia

Экран (English: Screen or Display)

The EKRAN is the internal diagnosis and warning system of the KA-50.

Further Information:

KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / FP
KA-50 Black Shark Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit Instruction / Cockpit Overview / HP

(AH-64D Apache) Electrical Power Management System

Electrical aircraft power is managed by the EPMS. The EPMS is a fully redundant and automatic power system consisting of a distributor for battery, AC, and DC power.

Flight Control System

The Flight Control System includes:

• Primary flight control surfaces - ailerons, twin rudders, differential/collective leading edge flaps, differential/collective trailing edge flaps and differential/ collective stabilators
• The controls - stick, rudder pedals, flap elector switch.  
• Flight Control Computers - Two duplicate computers, A and B
• Hydraulic Actuators operated by dual Hydraulic Systems
• Electrical and Mechanical backup controls.  

Further information:

• F/A-18C Hornet Basic Course (DCS) / Cockpit briefing / Cockpit overview/ LK

Fuel, Engine, Electrics, Location

A method of ensuring the aircraft has sufficient fuel for the task, is operating correctly and that you know where you are. 

All Aircraft

FUEL - Check the quantity against the expected quantity at that stage of the flight.  Consider this as an amount up or down and compare that to the wind you have experienced so far.  Also ensure that the fuel tanks are in balance and correct with fuel transfer if needed.  

ENGINE - Check the engine instruments for any fluctuations or unusual readings.  

ELECTRICS - Check the generator is providing charge to the battery.  

LOCATION - Check your location is as you expect and you know where the nearest air station is in the case of an emergency.  

Modern Aircraft

The additional systems of a modern aircraft often require a little more than just the above FEEL.  Consider this as FEEL+ and can include things like:

HYDRAULICS - Check the Temperature and Pressure

OXYGEN - Check the contents, flow and pressure

CABIN - Check the Pressurisation and Temperature

Combat Situations

Again, Combat situations may require further checks, see Fence In and Fence Out

Repetitive

These checks should be conducted about every 20 mins (as a minimum after each 30 mins) or after each change of altitude or turning point of a navigation exercise.

Fuel Flow (dt.: Kraftstoffdurchfluss)

Weiterführende Informationen:

• A-10C Warthog Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / VI-R
• F-14 Tomcat Piloten-Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / KKL
• F/A-18C Hornet Basiskurs (DCS) / Cockpiteinweisung / Cockpitübersicht / VI-L

Forward Looking Infrared

Frequency Modulation

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia

(AH-64D Apache) Flight Management Computer

The FMC provides rate damping to smooth flight control inputs and command augmentation. It also provides limited attitude and altitude hold capability for hands-off flying.

steht für Foreign Object Debris (dt. Beschädigung durch Fremdkörper).

Weiter Infos:

• Wikipedia: Foreign Object Damage