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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: | |||
# Stabilise: | |||
** Enabled by clicking on the button labeled <code>Stabilize</code>. disabled by clicking on the red button <code>Off</code>. | |||
** In general holds pitch and roll - changes are commanded by the stick | |||
** If in level, then it holds the heading, not the bank angle. | |||
==== Landing ==== | ==== Landing ==== | ||
# Approach with around 500 km/h | # Approach with around 500 km/h | ||