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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:

• Wikipedia
• OFS: QNH and QFE

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:

• Wikipedia
• OFS: QNH and QFE

Instrument Flight Rules

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia

Air Traffic Control

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia

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

Additional Information:

• Wikipedia
• Explanation CCIP & CCRP

Global Positioning System (dt.: Globales Positionsbestimmungssystem)

Dies ist ein globales Navigationssatellitensystem zur Positionsbestimmung.

Weiterführende Informationen:

• Wikipedia

”Tricolour Arrows”

Aerobatic Squadron of the Italian Air Force (Italian for "Tricoloured Arrows"). 

Flies the Aeromacchi MB-339 PAN.

Italian aerospace and defence group (formerly Finmeccanica).

See also: Leonardo_S.p.A (Wikipedia).

The Vikhr is a Russian laser guided anti-tank missile.

Further Information:

• Wikipedia 9K121 Vikhr

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

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

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

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

The ABRIS is one of the two navigation systems of the KA-50.  It uses a graphical display and is also known as the Advanced Moving Map System.  It operates independently of the PVI-800 with the exception of the graphical representation of a PVI-800 navigation target in the ABRIS as a blue square.  The basis of the ABRIS positioning is the Russian satellite navigation system, GLONASS.  The ABRIS can be used to plan the flight route as well as to display target information from other KA-50 by means of a data link.  The viewing direction and the distance in which the Shkval points are also displayed.

Further Information:

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

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

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:

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

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

Velocity Vector (dt.: Geschwindigkeitsvektor)

Der VV im HUD zeigt an, wohin sich das Flugzeug bewegt.

Weiterführende Informationen:

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

Stability Augmentation (dt. etwa: Flug-Stabilisatoren)

Die F-14 hat drei Flug-Stabilisatoren für Nicken, Rollen und Gieren.

Weiterführende Informationen:

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

Automatic Flight Control System (dt.: Automatisches Flugkontrollsystem)

Das AFCS ist eine zweigeteilte Schalttafel für die Flug-Stabilisatoren (STAB AUG) und den Autopiloten der F-14.

Weiterführende Informationen:

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