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|status-cockpit = 5 | |status-cockpit = 5 | ||
|status-model = 5 | |status-model = 5 | ||
|fdm = [[JSBSim]] | |fdm = [[JSBSim]] | ||
|fgname = f-14a | |fgname = f-14a | ||
f-14b | f-14b | ||
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|{{Key press|a}} | |{{Key press|a}} | ||
|Toggle APC (Landing Automatic Power Control) | |Toggle APC (Landing Automatic Power Control) | ||
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|{{Key press|Ctrl|h}} | |{{Key press|Ctrl|h}} | ||
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In the picture the slats are at the front, the spoilers on the top, and the flaps at the back. The auxiliary flaps are next to the fuselage and the main flaps are behind and below the spoilers. | In the picture the slats are at the front, the spoilers on the top, and the flaps at the back. The auxiliary flaps are next to the fuselage and the main flaps are behind and below the spoilers. | ||
=== Wing Sweep | === Wing Sweep === | ||
[[File:F14-glareshield.jpg|thumb|F14-glareshield]] | [[File:F14-glareshield.jpg|thumb|F14-glareshield]] | ||
Full aerodynamic affects of wing sweep are modelled. The Wing Sweep can be controlled via the keyboard or by using the Sweep gauge in the cockpit. Use the mousewheel to over the sweep angle indication to adjust the required angle of sweep. The legends to the right of the wing sweep gauge can be clicked to any of the possible modes. | |||
The CADC will provide automatic wing sweep based on Mach number. The wings cannot be swept further forwards than the CADC automatic value (to protect the airframe). | The CADC will provide automatic wing sweep based on Mach number. The wings cannot be swept further forwards than the CADC automatic value (to protect the airframe). | ||
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== Aircraft help == | == Aircraft help == | ||
=== Engine Start | === Engine Start === | ||
The engines can be quickstarted from the Tomcat Controls menu. | The engines can be quickstarted from the Tomcat Controls menu. | ||
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[[File:F14-engine-gauges.jpg|thumb|F14-engine-gauges]] | [[File:F14-engine-gauges.jpg|thumb|F14-engine-gauges]] | ||
=== Engine Shutdown | === Engine Shutdown === | ||
[[File:F14-glareshield.jpg|thumb|F14-glareshield]] | [[File:F14-glareshield.jpg|thumb|F14-glareshield]] | ||
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One the fuel shutoff value is pulled the appropriate engine will spool down and stop. When both engines are stopped there will be no hydraulic and electrical power and the cockpit will become dark. | One the fuel shutoff value is pulled the appropriate engine will spool down and stop. When both engines are stopped there will be no hydraulic and electrical power and the cockpit will become dark. | ||
=== On Shore Takeoff === | === On Shore Takeoff === | ||
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* Check air brake in. | * Check air brake in. | ||
* Use the Tomcat Controls menu, Fuel and Payload dialog to set the required fuel load and payload | * Use the Tomcat Controls menu, Fuel and Payload dialog to set the required fuel load and payload | ||
* Select up to 25 degrees of flaps depending on the aircraft weight | * Select up to 25 degrees of flaps depending on the aircraft weight. | ||
* Release parking brakes ({{Key press|Shift-B}) | * Release parking brakes ({{Key press|Shift-B}) | ||
* Select MIL thrust; or afterburners if conditions dictate. It is usual operating procedure on an F-14B to not use afterburners on take off unless heavily loaded as in the event of engine failure after rotation the resulting yaw moment is likely to result in an uncontrolled departure. | * Select MIL thrust; or afterburners if conditions dictate. It is usual operating procedure on an F-14B to not use afterburners on take off unless heavily loaded as in the event of engine failure after rotation the resulting yaw moment is likely to result in an uncontrolled departure. | ||
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=== Approach Power Compensator (APC) === | === Approach Power Compensator (APC) === | ||
* The '''APC''' is a closed loop system that automatically regulates basic engine thrust to maintain a specific indicated airspeed - which is usually used to maintain the correct approach angle of attack for landing. | * The '''APC''' is a closed loop system that automatically regulates basic engine thrust to maintain a specific indicated airspeed - which is usually used to maintain the correct approach angle of attack for landing. | ||
* | * The APC can be used at any time to maintain the current airspeed. | ||
* Type {{Key press|a}} to toggle the '''APC on/off'''. APC is also disengaged by setting the throttles to MIL, (98 percent rpm) or idle, (68 percent rpm) or raising the landing gear handle or when weight on the wheels. | * Type {{Key press|a}} to toggle the '''APC on/off'''. APC is also disengaged by setting the throttles to MIL, (98 percent rpm) or idle, (68 percent rpm) or raising the landing gear handle or when weight on the wheels. | ||
* When disengaged the '''AUTO THROT''' caution light, (on the left side of the HUD) illuminates for 10 seconds. | * When disengaged the '''AUTO THROT''' caution light, (on the left side of the HUD) illuminates for 10 seconds. | ||
[[File:F14 approaching Nimitz.jpg|270px|thumb|Approaching Nimitz carrier: flaps set, hook lowered]] | [[File:F14 approaching Nimitz.jpg|270px|thumb|Approaching Nimitz carrier: flaps set, hook lowered]] | ||