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* While you are at it turn on the radar altimeter (third switch from left in the second row from the top on the switch panel on the right wall of the cockpit). | * While you are at it turn on the radar altimeter (third switch from left in the second row from the top on the switch panel on the right wall of the cockpit). | ||
== Flying == | |||
=== Taxi === | |||
In order to ease alignment and to prepare for later use consider enabling the gun sight: | In order to ease alignment and to prepare for later use consider enabling the gun sight: | ||
# Flip the <code>Gunsight</code> in the switch panel on the right cockpit side (button row, second switch from left). | # Flip the <code>Gunsight</code> in the switch panel on the right cockpit side (button row, second switch from left). | ||
# Flip the pipper switch (right side of the box below gun sight) and fixed net switch (under the box on the right side a bit hidden) | # Flip the pipper switch (right side of the box below gun sight) and fixed net switch (under the box on the right side a bit hidden) | ||
=== Takeoff === | |||
# Open the safety pin of the gear handle ({{Key press|Ctrl|g}}). | # Open the safety pin of the gear handle ({{Key press|Ctrl|g}}). | ||
# Set flaps to takeoff ({{Key press|]}}) | # Set flaps to takeoff ({{Key press|]}}) | ||
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Afterburner reheat is usually turned off at 600 km/h, unless you need to scramble to intercept. Second reheat (using {{Key press|CTRL|f}}) is allowed on takeoff for short runways or when you need to get in the air fast, but it isn’t a normal practice. | Afterburner reheat is usually turned off at 600 km/h, unless you need to scramble to intercept. Second reheat (using {{Key press|CTRL|f}}) is allowed on takeoff for short runways or when you need to get in the air fast, but it isn’t a normal practice. | ||
=== Autopilot === | |||
There are a few different modes - all of which are commanded by using the black panel on the front left cockpit wall below the gear handle. | There are a few different modes - all of which are commanded by using the black panel on the front left cockpit wall below the gear handle. | ||
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* When below the set minimum altitude, then a red light on the top left side of the front panel will light up. | * When below the set minimum altitude, then a red light on the top left side of the front panel will light up. | ||
=== Landing === | |||
# Approach with around 500 km/h | # Approach with around 500 km/h | ||
# Flaps to landing (twice {{Key press|]}}) | # Flaps to landing (twice {{Key press|]}}) | ||