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* HUD TRIM - non operational | * HUD TRIM - non operational | ||
* VDI TRIM - non operational | * VDI TRIM - non operational | ||
=== HUD Lights === | |||
[[File:F-14-hud-lights.jpg|thumb|HUD lights]] | |||
The HUD lights contains three sections; from left to right | |||
* AoA Indexer | |||
* Warnings | |||
* ECM/RWR status | |||
==== AoA Indexer ==== | |||
The AoA Indexer has three lights; out of which up to two can be shown at any one time. These lights are illuminated whenever the gear is down. | |||
* Green V - AoA too high. | |||
* Green V and Orange O - AoA starting to get too high | |||
* Orange O - (the donut) - this is the ideal AoA for an approach. Normally the aircraft is trimmed for pitch on the final approach and primarily throttles are used to control the AoA | |||
* Red upside down V and Orange O - AoA starting to get too low | |||
* Red upside down V AoA too low. | |||
==== Warnings ==== | |||
* WHEELS - Landing gear not locked and down - displayed when flaps are down and throttle below 80% | |||
* BRAKES - Wheel brakes are engaged; {{Key press|Shift-B}} to disengage. | |||
* NWS ENGA - Nose Wheel steering is active (below 80 knots) | |||
* AUTO THROT - APC has disengaged abnormally. | |||
=== Caution Warnings === | |||
[[File:F-14-caution-panel-all.jpg|thumb|F-14 Caution Panel]] | |||
There is a set of caution warnings that can be shown on the panel on the left console. When a light illuminates on the caution panel the '''MASTER CAUTION''' on the glareshield will also illuminate until pushed. Once pushed the caution panel warning will remain and the '''MASTER CAUTION''' light will be extinguished. | |||
Relevant warnings; | |||
* START VALVE - the engine crank selector on the engine controls panel has been set whilst the engine is running | |||
* L INLET - malfunction in the Left Inlet system | |||
* R INLET - malfunction in the Right Inlet system | |||
* OIL PRESS - oil pressure on at least one engine is below the minimum. | |||
* L RAMPS - malfunction in the left ramp system | |||
* R RAMPS - malfunction in the right ramp system | |||
* L GEN - Left generator inoperable (i.e. engine RPM below operating speed) | |||
* R GEN - Right generator inoperable (i.e. engine RPM below operating speed) | |||
* LAD / CANOPY - Ladder and/or canopy is open or not correctly latched closed | |||
* BINGO - The fuel has fallen below the Bingo bug as set on the fuel gauge | |||
* HYD PRESS - One of the hydraulic systems is below the minimum operating pressure (1800 psi). Use the hydraulic gauge to determine which system isn't functioning. Normally the Bidirectional transfer pump will keep provide pressure to the other hydraulic system from the good hydraulic system; unless the '''HYD TRANSFER'' switch on the right console is set to '''SHUTOFF''' | |||
* L FUEL PRESS - The fuel pressure in the left engine is low | |||
* R FUEL PRESS - The fuel pressure in the right engine is low | |||
* L FUEL LOW - Low fuel in the left engine tanks | |||
* R FUEL LOW - Low fuel in the right engine tanks | |||
* TRANS/RECT - The trans/rect is not operating correctly to provide DC power. This is also shown when using external power | |||
* LAUNCH BAR - Illuminated when insufficient power (< 85%) when the launchbar is engaged for a catapult launch | |||
=== Engine Gauges === | |||
[[File:F14-engine-gauges.jpg|thumb|Engine gauges]] | |||
== Right Console == | |||
== Keyboard controls == | == Keyboard controls == | ||
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=== Engine Start (JSBSim) === | === Engine Start (JSBSim) === | ||
The engines can be quickstarted from the Tomcat Controls menu. | The engines can be quickstarted from the Tomcat Controls menu. | ||
[[File:F14-engine-controls-panel.jpg|thumb|Engine Controls Panel]] | |||
To perform a manual engine start, follow the instructions below. It is usual to start the right engine first to ensure that the flight hydraulics system is pressurized first. | To perform a manual engine start, follow the instructions below. It is usual to start the right engine first to ensure that the flight hydraulics system is pressurized first. | ||
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* Monitor EGT and if the value goes above 1200 Degrees C shutdown the engine using the fuel shutoff value (this will never happen with the current engines model) | * Monitor EGT and if the value goes above 1200 Degrees C shutdown the engine using the fuel shutoff value (this will never happen with the current engines model) | ||
* Repeat the process for the left engine. | * Repeat the process for the left engine. | ||
[[File:F14-engine-gauges.jpg|thumb|F14-engine-gauges]] | |||
=== Engine Shutdown (JSBSim) === | === Engine Shutdown (JSBSim) === | ||