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* Figure 2.84 in NATOPS shows the relation between the indexer lights, the AoA units and air speed. Similar information is in [[http://wiki.flightgear.org/Grumman_F-14_Tomcat#AoA_Indexer]]. | * Figure 2.84 in NATOPS shows the relation between the indexer lights, the AoA units and air speed. Similar information is in [[http://wiki.flightgear.org/Grumman_F-14_Tomcat#AoA_Indexer]]. | ||
=== Differences in Flight Control Help === | === Differences in Flight Control Help Between Real F-14 and Modelled F-14=== | ||
* The [[Grumman_F-14_Tomcat#Approach_Power_Compensator_.28APC.29|Approach Power Compensator]] (APC) will not disengage if you move the throttle. | * The [[Grumman_F-14_Tomcat#Approach_Power_Compensator_.28APC.29|Approach Power Compensator]] (APC) will not disengage if you move the throttle in the model (it does in real life). Due to the lag in the system you have to find out yourself, whether APC helps you or not (and it might take many attempts to find out, because only when you are doing stuff consistently right, then you will be able to know the difference). | ||
* The Direct Lift Control (DLC) system is not modelled, so you need to use the throttle even for smaller adjustments. | * The Direct Lift Control (DLC) system is not modelled, so you need to use the throttle even for smaller adjustments - while it reduces the number of stuff to learn it might be harder to fly in the sim than in real life. See also [http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3867303/Re:_F-14_Questions_Answered_-_#Post3867303 Real pilot's description of the use of DLC]. | ||
== The Landing Procedure == | == The Landing Procedure == | ||