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=== Autopilot ===
=== Autopilot ===
Autopilot modes are selected using the keys located at the top of the MDEF. There are two lateral and two vertical modes, and an autothrottle. Any active autopilot mode is indicated by a lit AP button; clicking this button cancels the lateral and vertical modes. The autothrottle is activated and deactivated using the AT button, which is lit when the autothrottle is operating.
Autopilot modes are selected using the keys located at the top of the MDEF. There are two lateral and two vertical modes, three advanced modes and an autothrottle. Any active autopilot mode is indicated by a lit AP button; clicking this button cancels the lateral and vertical modes. The autothrottle is activated and deactivated using the AT button, which is lit when the autothrottle is operating.
==== Lateral Modes ====
==== Lateral Modes ====
There are two principal lateral modes, Heading ('''HDG''') and Track ('''TRK'''), selectable on the MDEF. Heading mode directs the aircraft on a set magnetic heading. Track Mode directs the aircraft according to the instructions of the navigation computer.
There are two principal lateral modes, Heading ('''HDG''') and Track ('''TRK'''), selectable on the MDEF. Heading mode directs the aircraft on a set magnetic heading. Track Mode directs the aircraft according to the instructions of the navigation computer.
==== Vertical Modes ====
==== Advanced Modes ====
Autoclimb ('''CLM''') automatically gains altitude at the most efficient climb rate to the set altitude. Auto Attack ('''ATK''') flies automatically in pursuit of another aircraft, selected by the targeting computer. ''''These modes are not yet functional''''


== Radar ==
== Radar ==
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