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== Flying == | == Flying == | ||
=== Taxi === | === Taxi === | ||
In order to ease alignment and to prepare for later use consider enabling the | In order to ease alignment and to prepare for later use consider enabling the gunsight: | ||
# Flip the <code>Gunsight</code> switch on the switch panel on the right cockpit side (bottom row, second switch from left). | # Flip the <code>Gunsight</code> switch on the switch panel on the right cockpit side (bottom row, second switch from left). | ||
# Flip the pipper switch (right side of the box below | # Flip the pipper switch (right side of the box below gunsight) and fixed net switch (under the box on the right side a bit hidden) | ||
=== Takeoff === | === Takeoff === | ||
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# Ensure that the VOR system is not in use (neither green light should be illuminated) - preferably turn it off or tune it to an unused frequency. | # Ensure that the VOR system is not in use (neither green light should be illuminated) - preferably turn it off or tune it to an unused frequency. | ||
# Enter the desired azimuth using the azimuth switch, and observing the large flag on the compass. | # Enter the desired azimuth using the azimuth switch, and observing the large flag on the compass. | ||
# Enter the desired distance, observing the distance gauge to the right of the | # Enter the desired distance, observing the distance gauge to the right of the gunsight on the upper front panel | ||
If you wish to enter your current position as the destination, simply reduce the distance to 0. | If you wish to enter your current position as the destination, simply reduce the distance to 0. | ||
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[[File:MiG-21bis VOR and ILS radio panel.png|thumb|The radio panel on the left cockpit wall is for VOR and ILS navigation. The switch to the left of the panel at the bottom is used to choose between ADF (ARC) and VOR (RSBN)]] | [[File:MiG-21bis VOR and ILS radio panel.png|thumb|The radio panel on the left cockpit wall is for VOR and ILS navigation. The switch to the left of the panel at the bottom is used to choose between ADF (ARC) and VOR (RSBN)]] | ||
While in flight, ensure that the NAVIG/PROCEED/LANDING switch on the left side of the | While in flight, ensure that the NAVIG/PROCEED/LANDING switch on the left side of the gunsight is set to either <code>NAVIG</code> or <code>PROCEED</code>. Set the RSBN/ARC switch on the left cockpit wall to RSBN. Set your VOR channel using the left knob on the VOR radio. If information is received from a ground radio station, the green lights on the radio will illuminate indicating whether bearing (<code>Azimuth</code>) and/or distance (<code>Dist</code>) information is being received. Note that this input overrides and overwrites the internal navigation system. If contact with a VOR is lost, then the internal navigation system will still point towards that VOR, so be sure to check the green lights to make sure you are within range. | ||
Using ILS is very similar. Ensure that the NAVIG/PROCEED/LANDING is set to <code>LANDING</code>, and select your ILS channel using the right nob on the VOR radio. ILS will illuminate the green lights, and override the internal navigation system, just like the VOR would. | Using ILS is very similar. Ensure that the NAVIG/PROCEED/LANDING is set to <code>LANDING</code>, and select your ILS channel using the right nob on the VOR radio. ILS will illuminate the green lights, and override the internal navigation system, just like the VOR would. | ||