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CAS

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Wednesday, 6 January 2021, 3:14 PM
 

Close Air Support is a mission type where ground units are supported by friendly air units that attack and destroy enemy ground units.

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CAVOC

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Wednesday, 23 December 2020, 10:27 PM
 

CAVOK ist eine Abkürzung für Clouds And Visibility OK (zu deutsch Wolken und Sicht in Ordnung). Diese Abkürzung für eine Wetterbeschreibung wird in der Luffahrt verwendet. Damit werden gute Bedingungen für den Sichtflug ohne Einschränkungen gemeldet.Der Begriff wird unter anderem in ATIS-Meldungen, bei Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) und Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) verwendet.

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CCIP

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:54 PM
 

Continuously Computed Impact Point.

This is a calculated visual drop mode with manual weapon release. This mode allows a high degree of flexibility as the point on the ground where the weapon will hit is continuously indicated by a CCIP crosshair on the HUD. It is not necessary to lock the target. Simply put; bring the thing over the thing and drop the bomb.

Source: DCS FA-18C Early Access Guide.pdf

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CCRP

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:54 PM
 

Continuously Computed Release Point.

This is a calculated visual drop mode with manual or automatic weapon release. This mode allows the bomb to be dropped without loss of height as the point on the ground where the weapon will hit is continuously calculated and the HUD indicates when the weapon must be released. This is done by designating the target.

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CDU

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

Control Display Unit (dt. gibt es keine Übersetzung)

Die CDU dient u.a. der Eingabe von Daten in das Flight Managment System (z.B.: Wegpunkten).

Weiterführende Informationen:

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

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CICU

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

Central Interface Control Unit (dt.:Zentrale Interface Kontrolleinheit)

Weiterführende Informationen:

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

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CLP

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

Caution Light Panel (dt.: Warnlichttafel)

Weiterführende Informationen:

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

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DCA

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:54 PM
 

Mission type Defensive Counter Air: Protect friendly assets in and around the station area.

 

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DDI

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 9:19 AM
 

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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Discord

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Monday, 28 February 2022, 6:53 PM
 

Discord ist eine Software mit der man Server zu bestimmten Themen einrichten kann und dort Text-Kanäle (Chat-Räume) und Sprach-Kanäle (für Audio-Konferenzen ala TeamSpeak) anbieten kann. Auch die Übertragung des eigenen Bilschirms (Streaming) ist möglich. Da man die Discord-App für alle möglichen Betriebsysteme und auch als App für Smartphones installieren kann, ist es für unsere Belange sehr gut geeignet.

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:

Discord

 

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DLC

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:37 PM
 

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

 

 

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DSMS

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Thursday, 24 September 2020, 9:59 PM
 

DSMS Digital Stores Management System

 

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EAC

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

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
 

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EEG

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:49 PM
 

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

 

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EEP

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

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
 

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EGI

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 14 June 2020, 9:11 PM
 

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
 

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EKRAN

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:49 PM
 

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

 

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FCS

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 23 August 2020, 9:50 PM
 

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
 

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FF

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Sunday, 27 December 2020, 9:54 PM
 

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
 

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FLIR

by [OFS] kaltokri / Rolf - Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 9:20 AM
 

Forward Looking Infrared

 

A camera operating in the Infrared spectrum. Able to display heat images and so give a thermal representation of the viewed scene.  Often in a flight wing/fuselage pod. can be slewed from the cockpit. Function can include zoom, tracking, black or white hot etc. 

Further information:

 


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