F 16D Handbook

Introduction
Michael Hgele.
This gentlemans work is something many of you have had experience of in the
form of the HUD coded for the IRIS Pro Series F-14 Tomcat. It is from a simple
successful collaboration between ourselves and Michael on that project that
has led us to this point.
The IRIS Pro Series F-16D Fighting Falcon, designed by Michaels own Triple Six
Design Studio has been a labour of love for Michael over the last two years. His
attention to detail as well as his superb coding knowledge really makes this
new product shine.
Michael has put together all the visual aspects, flight characteristics and
systems for this fantastic product by himself, with the team at IRIS simply adding
the necessary final touches.
Michaels attention to detail and knowledge of coding has really pushed a
number of Flight Simulator boundaries, allowing us to provide functions to an F16 simulation which previously have not been done, such as a working EPU
system, true Fly-By-Wire system and for the first time in Flight Simulator history, a
working Continuously Computed Impact Point (CCIP) system for accurate
dropping of ordnance within Flight Simulator.
All these improvements have not come at a cost to system resources either!
The aircraft visual model and systems have just a fraction of the system impact
as other comparable products, allowing this F-16D to be enjoyed on a greater
variety of user systems, something that was a fundamental key component in
the design philosophy.
It is with great pride that we add this product to our catalogue and provide it
the Pro Series branding, synonymous with superb quality from IRIS Flight
Simulation Software.
I would like to thank Michael for his choosing us as distributor of this fine
product and hope that this is the beginning of a long and successful
relationship.
Good luck in your future endeavours Michael.. :)
David Brice
Founder & Product Manager
IRIS Flight Simulation Software
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Disclaimer & End User License Agreement
Please remember that this product is for entertainment purposes only and
as such should not be used for real world flight training.
Not all systems have been simulated and those which have been simulated
are done so using the limitations of the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.
Any enquiries regarding commercial, military or academic use of this
program should be directed via e-mail to admin@irissimulations.com
Furthermore, all components of this product are copyright IRIS Flight
Simulation Software with the exception of the product visual model,
artwork, coding and flight model which are copyright Michael Hgele and
are distributed under license.
NO replication, unauthorized distribution, reduction or reverse engineering
of this software, either in whole or in part, is permitted in ANY form without
the express written permission of IRIS Flight Simulation Software.
By installing this software, you are hereby agreeing to the above terms and
conditions.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide has been written to familiarize new users to the systems, operations
and handling of the IRIS Pro Series F-16D Fighting Falcon product. It is highly
recommended that users have a working knowledge of Microsoft Flight
Simulator and the theory of flight PRIOR to running this product.
By reading and learning the Pilot Manual prior to flying and keeping it to hand
during your flight for reference, you will gain the most enjoyment from this
product.
AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS
General characteristics
Crew: 2, tandem seating
Length: 49 ft 5 in (14.8 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft 8 in (9.8 m)
Height: 16 ft (4.8 m)
Empty weight: 18,900 lb (8,670 kg)
Loaded weight: 26,500 lb (12,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 42,300 lb (19,200 kg)
Powerplant: 1 General Electric F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan
Performance
Maximum speed: 1,470 km/h (Mach 2+ at high altitude, 2,414 km/h)
Range: 2,280 nm (4,220 km)
Service ceiling 60,000+ ft (18,000+ m)
Rate of climb: 50,000 ft/min (254 m/s)
Armament
Carries an internal 20mm M61 Vulcan gatling gun and a wide variety of
external stores for air to air and air to ground sorties.
QUICK-START & CLICK PHILOSOPHY

QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS
We all realize that so many armchair joystick jockeys (thats you!) may not
have time or necessarily the patience to go through an exhaustive 15 minute
startup procedure every time you want a flight with that in mind, Michael
has incorporated a Quick-start switch to the aircraft.
The switch which is located just rear of the pilot and back-seater control sticks
on the right side of the console allows you the option to either quick-start or
shutdown the aircrafts systems in an instant.
Below is a simplified checklist for quick-start and shutdown.
1. Flip the quick-start guard open.
2. Click the quick-start switch to the QUICKSTART position. This will power up
all systems and align the INS.
3. Flip the quick-start guard back into place.
4. Click the JFS START 2 switch and wait for the engine to spool up and start.
Note; if youve clicked the throttle to move it into its cutoff position, be sure to
click it again at about 20% RPM to engage fuel flow to the engine.
A quick shutdown is even simpler, simply open the shutdown guard and flip
the switch to the shutdown position, and the aircraft will be powered down
and the engine stopped ready for the pilot to leave.
The F-16D Click Philosophy
In general, a LEFT mouse-click (LC) places a switch AWAY from the pilot and a
rotary selector COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
A RIGHT mouse-click (RC) places a switch TOWARDS the pilot and a rotary
selector CLOCKWISE.
Ground attack!
As pioneered in our PC-9 software, we have also included the option to drop
Mk-82 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs from the F-16D in this package.
We recommend you follow the instructions contained in this document to set
up your own customized ground attack situation in Flight Simulator X.
1.
Create a situation in FSX with your favorite IRIS F-16D CAS model at the
airfield of your choice.
2.
Save the situation as a name of your choice. (i.e. F-16 Bombing Test)
Close Flight Simulator X and navigate to your;
My Documents/Flight Simulator X Files folder.
3.
In that folder you should see a file with the name of your saved
situation followed by an .flt suffix. As I named my situation F-16
Bombing Test my saved file Id look for is F-16 Bombing Test.flt
5.
Open the required .flt file in notepad.
6.
Scroll to the very bottom of the notepad document and copy the
following text in;
[DroppableObjects.0]
ObjectSet.0=GBU-12 Paveway, 8
7.
The number at the end of GBU-12 Paveway corresponds to the amount

of bombs carried. For accuracy, Ive gone with eight, however you can
adjust the number to suit your needs.
8.
Once youve pasted the text into your document, save the file and
reload the situation in Flight Simulator X.
You should now find youre sitting at the airfield of your choice in the F-16D
you chose with an onscreen indication that youre carrying Paveway bombs.
To drop the bombs, you need to assign a joystick switch or keyboard
command to the release droppable objects command in Flight Simulator X.
Please note that the CAS model is the ONLY model with visibly disappearing
bombs. Whilst you can add bombs to any saved file, only the CAS model will
have the bombs disappear from the rack as you drop them.
A pre-saved situation file is located in your Microsoft Flight Simulator X/IRIS Pro
Series/F-16D Fighting Falcon/Saved Flights/ folder. Simply copy the contents
into your appropriate My Documents folder and you should be able to load
the Eglin Strike Training Sortie, all armed up!
SP1/SP2 USERS PLEASE NOTE

This product has been developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X with the
Acceleration Expansion pack installed.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accurate compatibility with FSX:
SP1 and SP2, to get the very best from this simulation, we strongly recommend
the use of Microsoft Flight Simulators Acceleration Expansion Pack.
This product is NOT compatible with RTM (off the shelf) versions of Microsoft
Flight Simulator X, with the exception of the Gold Edition which features
Acceleration built in.
If you are running SP1 or SP2, the following file is required to be run AFTER
installing this product.
SP1 & SP2 users Microsoft Flight Simulator X/IRIS Pro Series/F-16D Fighting Falcon/patches/Accel-SP1_SP2-fix.exe
If youve installed on SP1 or SP2 and have upgraded to acceleration, simply

reinstall the product from its original installer to get the Acceleration version.
Sec.1 COCKPIT OVERVIEW

Item indexing method
The following pages will outline the switches and where possible, the functions
and systems relating to them of the IRIS Pro Series F-16D Fighting Falcon.
Each subsystem is colour coded for easy identification and this colour coded
indexing method will follow across the for standardization.
The indexing method is set up as follows;
Cockpit-Console-Colour-Number
For example: FC-LRC-B-1 would correspond to;
(Front Cockpit (FC))-(Left-hand Rear Console (LRC))-(Blue (B))-(Item 1)
The abbreviations are as follows;
Section 1. - Cockpit
FC - Front Cockpit
RC - Rear Cockpit
Section 2. - Consoles
LRC - Left-hand rear console
LFC - Left-hand forward console
LAC - Left-hand auxiliary console
IP - Instrument panel
RAC - Right-hand auxiliary console
RFC - Right-hand forward console
RRC - Right-hand rear console
Section 3. - Colours
R - Red
B - Blue
C - Cyan
O - Orange
G - Green
P - Purple
Section 4. - Items
All switches and displays are numbered items in various diagrams. The item
numbers correspond to the relevant numbers on displayed images.
Sec.1 Cockpit Overview

F-16D Cockpit Layout (front cockpit)
The IRIS F-16D Fighting Falcon cockpit layout is based on the Block 50 variant
and the publicly available pilots manual. However as this is based on a single
variants documentation, you may find that some switches and systems
operate differently in various real world airframes dependant on the country
of origin.
The image below shows the F-16D front cockpit in virtual cockpit mode.
A more detailed description of the highlighted sections can be found on the
following pages.

F-16D Cockpit Layout (front cockpit cont.)
F-16D Fighting Falcon Virtual Cockpit Layout Overview
1.
(FC-LRC & LFC) Left-hand console featuring;

a.) System test panel
b.) ANTI-G test panel
c.) Flight control panel
d.) Manual trim control panel
e.) Fuel control panel
f.) Auxiliary communication panel
g.) External lighting control panel
h.) EPU control panel
i.) Electrical control panel
j.) Engine & jet start control panel
k.) MPO panel
l.) AVTR panel
m.) ECM control panel
n.) Audio1 control panel
o.) Audio2 control panel
p.) UHF control panel
2.
(FC-LAC) Left-hand auxiliary console featuring;

a.) Threat Warning Auxiliary (TWA) panel and Misc items
b.) Chaff-Flare control panel
c.) Landing gear control panel
3.
(FC-IP) Instrument panel featuring;

a.) Misc armament panel
b.) Eyebrow lights and upper console instruments
c.) Primary flight instrumentation
d.) Engine status instrumentation
e.) Primary flight management components
4.
(FC-RAC) Right-hand auxiliary console
5.
(FC-RFC & RRC) Right console featuring;

a.) Sensor Power Management (SPM) panel
b.) HUD Remote Control panel
c.) Interior lighting panel
d.) Armament and misc panel.
e.) Air Conditioning panel
f.) Pilots control column panel
g.) Secure Voice Connector and antenna panels
h.) Oxygen regulator panel
i.) Avionics panel

F-16D Cockpit Layout (front cockpit cont.)
Whilst we have made every effort to make all the switches and controls
functional in the F-16D Fighting Falcon, due to the limitations of the software,
some systems may not be replicated at this time.
In those instances, whilst some of the switches will be clickable for procedural
purposes, they will have no effect in the simulation.
In instances where a system has no effect on the simulation, we have marked
the system description as (INOP).
Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

(FC-LRC) Front Cockpit - Left Rear Console

FC-LRC-R-1 - Fire & Overheat Detect test pushbutton.
Checks both fire & overheat systems and illuminates the ENG FIRE and OVERHEAT
warning lights simultaneously.
FC-LRC-R-2 - Oxygen quantity test switch.
Checks the oxygen warning system and illuminates the OXY LOW caution light.
In addition, the FLOW indicator on the oxygen panel will blink and the SUPPLY
PRESSURE will decrease to zero.
FC-LRC-R-3 - Malfunction & indicator lights test pushbutton.
Illuminates all malfunction and indicator lights for bulb malfunction.
FC-LRC-R-4 - Probe Heat switch with test position.
Pilot selectable switch to turn pitot probe heat on or off. A test function is
selectable which flashes the PROBE HEAT caution light.
FC-LRC-R-5 - EPU/GEN warn test switch.
Tests the EPU/GEN system and when the ENG RPM is above ~73%, illuminates the
AIR caution light and the EPU RUN light on the EPU panel as well as the FLCS PWR
lights (A,B,C,D).
FC-LRC-R-6 - FLCS power display.
Illuminates to indicate the proper power output of FLCC during an FLCS power
test.
FC-LRC-R-7 - FLCS test switch.
Tests the aircraft FLCC power output when in TEST position. When in NORM, it tests
EPU PMG power availability during EPU/GEN test on the ground.
In MAINT tests the FLCS batteries one at a time.
FC-LRC-R-8 - Stick control switch.
Reactivates the HUD if HUD OVRD was selected in rear cockpit.

b.) Anti-G test panel

FC-LRC-B-1 - Anti-G test pushbutton.
Pressure tests the pilots Anti-G equipment. (INOP)
c.) Flight control panel
FC-LRC-O-1 - Digital switch.
Selects backup software program within the FLCC, and illuminates the DBU ON
warning light when in the BACKUP position.
FC-LRC-O-2 - Alternate Flaps switch.
In the EXTEND position, the trailing edge flaps extend regardless of the Landing
Gear handle position. In the NORMAL position, the trailing edge flaps are
controlled by the Landing Gear Handle and Fly-By-Wire system.
FC-LRC-O-3 - Manual TF Fly-up switch. (INOP)
FC-LRC-O-4 - Bit Test indicator light.
Illuminates RUN when the FLCS BIT is running. If a failure occurs, the light will
illuminate FAIL.
FC-LRC-O-5 - Leading edge flaps switch.
When in the LOCK position, the switch manually locks the Leading Edge Flaps (LEF)
in the current position. When in the AUTO position, the Leading Edge Flaps (LEF)
are controlled by the Fly-By-Wire system as a function of Mach number, altitude
and angle of attack.
FC-LRC-O-6 - FLCS reset switch. (INOP)
FC-LRC-O-7 - Bit Test switch.
In the BIT position, this commands a built in test (BIT) of the FLCS if there is weight
on the main gear.
Switch returns to OFF automatically after completion of BIT.

d.) Manual trim control panel

FC-LRC-G-1 - Roll trim adjustment knob.
Rotate the knob upwards to trim the left wing downwards, rotate the knob
downwards to trim the right wing downwards.
FC-LRC-G-2 - Roll trim indicator.
Displays the current roll trim position.
FC-LRC-G-3 - Trim/AP disc switch.
In NORM position, trim is enabled through stick or autopilot function. In the DISC
position, trim is disabled for both stick and autopilot function and autopilot is
disabled if active at the time of disabling trim.
FC-LRC-G-4 - Yaw trim adjustment knob.
Rotate the knob upwards to trim the rudder left, rotate the knob downwards to
trim the rudder right.
FC-LRC-G-5 - Pitch trim indicator
Displays the current pitch trim position.
FC-LRC-G-6 - Pitch trim adjustment knob.
Rotate the knob left for nose up trim, rotate the knob right for nose down trim.

e.) Fuel control panel

FC-LRC-C-1 - Master cutoff switch with guard.
When in MASTER position, the switch opens the engine fuel shutoff valve and in
turn opens the EEC (electronic engine control) fuel shutoff valve.
Opening the guard and switching the switch to OFF will close the engine fuel
shutoff valve, which then closes the EEC fuel shutoff valve for engine shutdown.
Used only for EMERGENCY engine shutdown.
FC-LRC-C-2 - Tank inerting switch.
In the TANK INERTING position, the Halon reservoir valve is opened to inert any
gasses in the empty spaces in the F-16 fuel tanks. The OFF position closes the
Halon reservoir valve.
FC-LRC-C-3 - Engine Fuel feed knob.
This four position switch controls fuel feed pumps to the aircraft engine as follows;
OFF - De-energizes all electric-driven fuel pumps and shuts down the engine.
NORM - Energizes ALL electric-driven fuel pumps.
AFT - Energizes electric-driven fuel pumps in the aft tanks and opens cross-feed
valves.
FWD - Energizes electric-driven fuel pumps in the forward tanks and opens
cross-feed valves.
FC-LRC-C-4 - Air refuel doors switch.
When in the OPEN position, the aerial refueling door is opened, the refueling door
light is enabled and the flight control system is placed in a suitable position for inflight refueling.
The CLOSE position will close the aerial refueling door, disable the refueling
receptacle light and return the aircraft to its standard flight control configuration.

f.) Auxiliary communication panel

Note: As most of the F-16 IFF data is classified or unable to be replicated in FSX, a large
number of systems are not replicated here. All communication and navigation functions are
sourced from the ICP.
FC-LRC-B-3 - IFF Master knob
Controls the various IFF modes, For flight, IFF Mode should be in the LOW or
NORMAL position.
Status can be checked on DED IFF page. Is influenced by RF switch. IFF caution
light on if switched OFF.
FC-LRC-B-4 - M-4 Code switch
Status can be checked on DED IFF page.
FC-LRC-B-5 - CNI knob (INOP)
In BACKUP position, all communication, navigation and IFF data is sourced from
the auxiliary communication panel.
In the UFC position, all communication, navigation and IFF data is sourced from
the ICP.
FC-LRC-B-6 - IFF Mode 4 reply switch
Status can be checked on DED IFF page.
FC-LRC-B-7 - IFF Mode 4 monitor switch (INOP)
FC-LRC-B-8 - TACAN channel display (INOP)
Displays the currently selected TACAN frequency
FC-LRC-B-9 - TACAN station switch (INOP)
In T/R, communication is Transmitted and received from a
ground based TACAN station.
In A/A TR, communication is transmitted and received from
an air based station.

g.) External lighting control panel

FC-LRC-P-1 - Anti-Collision switch
Toggles the aircraft anti-collision lighting on or off.
FC-LRC-P-2 - Position Light Flasher switch
Toggles the aircraft position lights between flashing or steady.
FC-LRC-P-3 - Wing/Tail switch
Toggles the aircraft wing/tail position lighting on or off.
FC-LRC-P-4 - Fuselage switch (See note)
Toggles the aircraft fuselage position lighting on or off.
FC-LRC-P-5 - Formation lighting Knob (See note)
Toggles the aircraft formation lighting on or off.
FC-LRC-P-6 - Exterior master lighting switch (INOP)
Toggles the aircraft exterior lighting system on or off.
FC-LRC-P-7 - Aerial refueling lighting knob (INOP)
Toggles the aircraft refueling receptacle light on or off.
Note: Formation lighting & fuselage position lighting are both controlled from the Wing/Tail
light switch (FC-LRC-P-3)

(FC-LFC) Front Cockpit - Left Front Console
h.) Emergency Power Unit (EPU) control panel

FC-LFC-R-1 - EPU master switch
If switched to ON, the EPU will start manually by pilot interaction.
If the switch is set to NORM, the EPU will start and run automatically when required.
If the switch is set to OFF, the EPU will not run unless no generator is present.
FC-LFC-R-2 - EPU status light
Illuminates if the Emergency Power Unit is active.
FC-LFC-R-3 - EPU status button
Displays HYDRAZN if EPU is consuming Hydrazine fuel rather than running off engine
pressure.
Displays AIR if EPU has been commanded to run or if EPU test switch is activated.

i.) Electrical control panel

FC-LFC-O-1 - ACFT BATT light
Illuminates TO FLCS if the battery bus is supplying power to one or more FLCS
branches and voltage is 25V or less.
Illuminates FLCS RLY if voltage on one or more of the four FLCC branches
connected to the aircraft battery is below 20V or that one or more FLCS branches
are not connected to the battery.
FC-LFC-O-2 - ACFT BATT light
Illuminates FAIL if the battery has failed.
FC-LFC-O-3 - EPU GEN/EPU PMG light
Illuminates EPU GEN if the EPU has been commanded ON, but the EPU generator is
not providing power to both essential AC buses.
Illuminates EPU PMG if the EPU has been commanded ON, but the EPU PMG
power is not available to all branches of the FLCS.
FC-LFC-O-4 - STBY GEN light
Illuminates STBY GEN if standby generator power is not available.
FC-LFC-O-5 - FLCS PMG/MAIN GEN light
Illuminates FLCS PMG if FLCS PMG is not supplying power to any FLCS branch.
Illuminates MAIN GEN if external power or main generator is not connected to one
or both non-essential AC buses.
FC-LFC-O-6 - Main power switch
In MAIN PWR position, the switch connects external power or the main generator
to the electrical system and also enables the standby generator.
In BATT position, the switch connects the aircraft battery to the battery buses,
disconnects main generator or external power, resets the main generator and
disables the standby generator.
In the OFF position, the switch disconnects the main generator from the electrical
system and disables the standby generator.

j.) Engine & Jet Start control panel

FC-LFC-O-7 - MAX power switch (INOP)
In MAX POWER position, this switch delivers maximum thrust at Mach 1.1 or above
and when the throttle is at MAX AB. OFF is the standard position for this switch.
FC-LFC-O-8 - A/B Reset switch (INOP)
FC-LFC-O-9 - Electronic Engine Control (EEC) switch
In the PRI position, the switch provides Electronic Engine Control.
In the SEC position, the switch disables Electronic Engine Control.
CAUTION: Operating on primary (PRI) engine control, throttle movements are unrestricted,
unless above 20,000 feet and below 250 knots indicated airspeed. In this region engine stalls
or blow-outs may occur if the afterburner (AB) is selected before the engine has stabilized at
military (MIL, full dry) power.
Operating on secondary (SEC) engine control throttle movements are unrestricted up to MIL
power only. Ensure the engine is stabilized in MIL power before selecting AB, to avoid engine
stalls/blow-outs.
FC-LFC-O-10 - Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) Run light
Illuminates GREEN within 30 seconds after initiating JFS start to indicate that the JFS
has attained governed speed.
FC-LFC-O-11 - Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) switch
In the START 1 position, the switch vents one of the hydraulic accumulators to the
hydraulic start motor.
In the OFF position, the JFS is shut down.
In the START 2 position, the switch vents both hydraulic accumulators to the
hydraulic start motor.
Note: Only Start 2 and OFF positions are replicated in this simulation as it is common practice
to vent both accumulators for the best chance of engine start.

k.) Manual Pitch Override (MPO) panel

FC-LFC-O-12 - Manual pitch switch (INOP)
l.) Audio-Visual Tape Recorder (AVTR) panel
FC-LFC-O-13 - AVTR switch (INOP)
Toggles the Audio-Visual Tape Recorder on or off.
m.) Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) panel
FC-LFC-G-1 - ECM operation switch
When in OFF position, the switch disconnects the ECM unit.
When switched to the STBY position, the ECM unit goes through a self-test and
power-up stage lasting approximately 3 minutes, during which time all ECM lights
are illuminated. When the ECM unit is ready to be turned ON, the lights will
extinguish.
When turned to the ON position, and with a successful power-up, the ECM unit will
function fully. If a successful power-up did not occur, the ECM unit will not
activate in the ON position.
FC-LFC-G-2 - ECM transmit (XMIT) switch (INOP)
Cycles through various ECM transmission systems.
FC-LFC-G-2 - ECM status display
Displays single lights during normal ECM use and illuminates all lights during system
power-up. All lights extinguish when not in use.

n.) Audio 2 panel

FC-LFC-C-1 - Intercom knob (INOP)
Rotating knob which increases the volume of the signals available to the intercom
set.
FC-LFC-C-2 - TACAN knob
Rotating knob applies power and increases volume of the TACAN station
identification signal.
FC-LFC-C-3 - ILS knob
Rotating knob applies power and increases volume of the ILS station
FC-LFC-C-4 - HOT MIC switch (INOP)
In the MIC position, activates communication between pilot and tanker boom
operator or ground crew.
In the OFF position, deactivates HIT MIC and CIPHER functions.
In the CIPHER position, the switch limits UHF and VHF reception to secure voice
only.

o.) Audio 1 panel

FC-LFC-P-1 - COMM 1 mode knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-3 - Terrain Following signal knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-4 - Threat Warning System (TWS) tone knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-5 - COMM 1 volume knob
Toggles COMM 1 through three positions, OFF/Receive/Transmit & Receive
In the OFF position, no Audio is transmitted or received.
In the RECEIVE position, you can listen but not transmit
In the TRANSMIT/RECEIVE position, you can listen and transmit.
See COMM 1 volume knob details
Note: In FSX, you can only Transmit on one frequency at a time. Either COMM 1 or COMM 2
can be used for transmission of audio, however you can listen in on either frequency. You will
notice that if you have COMM 1 currently set to transmit/receive and you turn the COMM 2
knob to transmit/receive, COMM 1s knob will automatically revert to the receive only
position.
FC-LFC-P-7 - Secure voice knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-8 - Missile tone volume knob (INOP)

o.) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) control panel

UHF is normally controlled by the ICP.
FC-LFC-B-1 - UHF Master knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-B-2 - VOL knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-B-3 - UHF Mode knob
In MANUAL position, UHF frequency is selected by manually setting the five
frequency knobs.
In PRESET mode, UHF frequency is determined by the preset channel knob.
In GUARD mode, the main transmitter and receiver are tuned to the guard
frequency.
FC-LFC-B-4 - UHF frequency knob
Turn to adjust the tuned UHF frequency if in UHF manual mode.
Also applies to items B-5,6,7&8
FC-LFC-B-9 - UHF frequency display
A digital readout of the currently tuned UHF frequency.
FC-LFC-B-10 - UHF frequency card
A display card of the currently assigned preset UHF frequencies to be used in
conjunction with the UHF preset mode and preset knob.
FC-LFC-B-11 - UHF preset frequency knob
Turn to cycle through the 18 preset UHF frequencies available.
This can only be used when UHF is in preset mode.

(FC-LAC) Front Cockpit - Left-hand Auxiliary Console

FC-LAC-B-1 - ALT Gear handle
Alternate Landing Gear handle for emergencies.
FC-LAC-B-2 - Canopy lock
Locks the aircraft canopy from opening. Ensure this is closed prior to flight as it will
interfere with full throttle lever movement if left unlocked.
FC-LAC-B-3 - Threat Warning Auxiliary (TWA) panel (INOP)
FC-LAC-B-4 - Speed-brake indicator
Indicator which displays the current status of the aircraft speed-brake.
FC-LAC-B-5 - Ejection Seat arming handle
Ensure this is armed prior to flight and corresponding EJECTION SEAT NOT ARMED
caution light is extinguished.

b.) Chaff-Flare control panel

FC-LAC-O-1 - Chaff/Flare master switch with guard
In the ARM position, the chaff-flare system is active.
In the OFF position, the chaff-flare systems is inactive.
In the TEST position, the chaff-flare system runs a self-test.
FC-LAC-O-2 - Chaff discharge select knob
In the OFF position, chaff discharge is inactive.
In the SINGLE position, manual single chaff discharge is enabled.
In the MULTI position, manual multi-chaff discharge is enabled.
In the PROG position, automatic chaff discharge is enabled.
FC-LAC-O-3 - Chaff status light
Displays COM when Chaff discharge is controlled by on board systems.
Cycles through various displays when the master switch is in TEST mode.
FC-LAC-O-4 - Chaff counter (INOP)
Displays currently number of chaffs on board.
FC-LAC-O-5 - Flare discharge select switch
In the OFF position, flare discharge is inactive.
In the SINGLE position, manual single flare discharge is enabled.
In the PROG position, automatic flare discharge is enabled.
FC-LAC-O-6 - Flare status light
Displays COM when flare discharge is controlled by on board systems.
Displays DISP when manual flare jettison switch is toggled to the JETTISON position.
Cycles through various displays when the master switch is in TEST mode.
FC-LAC-O-7 - Flare counter (INOP)
Displays currently number of flares on board.
FC-LAC-O-8 - Flare Jettison switch (INOP)
Jettisons on-board flares. Tied to the flare status light.

c.) Landing gear control panel

FC-LAC-R-1 - Stores configuration switch
In the CAT 1 position, aircraft maneuverability is restricted to category 1.
In the CAT III position, aircraft maneuverability is restricted to category 3.
FC-LAC-R-2 - Horn silencer pushbutton (INOP)
Push to silence the low speed warning horn.
FC-LAC-R-3 - Landing/Taxi lights switch
In the LANDING position, the aircrafts landing lights will illuminate.
In the OFF position, the aircrafts landing and taxi lights will be off.
In the TAXI position, the aircrafts taxi light will illuminate.
FC-LAC-R-4 - Landing gear handle
Pull down to lower the landing gear, push upwards to raise the landing gear.
FC-LAC-R-5 - Ground jettison enable switch (INOP)
Switch to ENABLE to allow for stores jettison whilst still on the ground.
FC-LAC-R-6 - Brakes channel switch (INOP)
FC-LAC-R-7 - Park Brake & Anti-Skid switch
In the PARKING BRAKE position, the switch enables the aircrafts parking brakes.
In the ANTI-SKID position, the switch releases the parking brake and enables the
anti-skid system which prevents wheel lock under braking and provides a shorter
stopping distance.
In the OFF position, the switch releases the parking brake system and disables the
anti-skid system

c.) Landing gear control panel (cont.)

FC-LAC-R-8 - Emergency Stores Jettison pushbutton (INOP)
Push to jettison all under-wing stores
FC-LAC-R-9 - Landing gear indicator lights
Displays each item in GREEN when down & locked and extinguishes all lights when
raised and gear doors closed.
FC-LAC-R-10 - Tail-hook switch
Toggles the raising and lowering of the aircraft tail-hook for emergency landings
where cables are available.

(FC-IP) Front Cockpit - Instrument Panel

FC-IP-R-1 - Roll command autopilot switch
In the HDG SEL position, the autopilot will attempt to hold the current selected
heading as indicated by the Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI).
In the ATT HOLD position, the aircraft will attempt to hold a wings level position.
In the STRG SEL position, the aircraft will intercept and hold a VOR radial if the
INST SEL (FC-IP-P-6) switch is in the ILS/TCN, TCN, or ILS/NAV position.
If the INST SEL (FC-IP-P-6) switch is in the NAV position, and STRG SEL is selected, the
aircraft will attempt to hold and follow an FSX flight-plan or GPS route.
FC-IP-R-2 - Pitch command autopilot switch
In the PITCH ALT HOLD position, the autopilot will attempt to hold the current
altitude of the aircraft with the altitude value taken at the time the switch is
engaged.
In the AP OFF position, all pitch and roll autopilot functions will be disabled and the
aircraft will be under full pilot control.
In the ATT HOLD position, the autopilot will attempt to hold the current pitch of the
aircraft within moderate pitch values. The pitch value is taken at the time the
switch is engaged.
FC-IP-R-3 - ADV mode status light
Illuminates ACTIVE when the terrain following system is active, STBY when the
system is on standby and is extinguished if the terrain following system is inactive.
As FSX does not support terrain following, the light illuminates STBY when the
autopilot switches are on, and extinguished when the autopilot functions are
turned off.


FC-IP-R-4 - Master arm switch
In the ARM position, the weapons are armed, weapons symbology on HUD
becomes available, MFD SMS page shows ARM & MFD FCR page shows RDY.
In the OFF position, all weapons are safe and NO weapons symbology is available
on the HUD.
In the SIMULATE position, all weapons are safe and HUD weapons symbology is still
available.
FC-IP-R-5 - LASER switch
In the ARM position, the Forward Looking Infrared targeting laser is ON.
In the OFF position, the targeting laser is OFF.
Status can be checked on DED LIST MISC LASER page
FC-IP-R-6 - ECM Status Light
Illuminates GREEN if the electronic countermeasures system is active.
FC-IP-R-7 - RF switch
In the NORM position, FCR and IFF work as set by the pilot.
In the QUIET position, the FCR is put to STBY & IFF MODE is set to maximum LO
(DED IFF page)
In the SILENT position, the FCR and IFF are put to STBY.

b.) Eyebrow lights and upper console instruments

FC-IP-C-1 - F-ACK switch
Toggles through various system status displays on the Pilots Fault Display (PFD).
FC-IP-C-2 - Master Caution light
Illuminates whenever a caution or warning is displayed on the caution panel.
Click to reset the light.
FC-IP-C-3 - Threat warning prime (INOP)
FC-IP-C-4 - Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
Displays traffic in a 5 mile radius around the aircraft.
FC-IP-C-5 - Data Entry Display (DED) unit
Displays various system information in conjunction with the ICP.
See Sec.5 ICP/DED in Detail for more information.
FC-IP-C-6 - Backup attitude indicator
Displays attitude information for the aircraft. Pull Cage knob to center the gyro.
Note: in FSX, the pitch MUST be un-caged for the autopilot to operate.
FC-IP-C-7 - Fuel flow readout
Displays the current fuel consumption in pounds per hour of the aircrafts engine.

c.) Primary flight instrumentation

See Sec3. Instruments in Detail for more information.
FC-IP-P-1 - Airspeed indicator
Displays the current airspeed in knots and aircraft speed in relation to the speed of
sound in mach.
FC-IP-P-2 - Altitude indicator
Displays the current height of the aircraft above sea level in feet.
FC-IP-P-3 - Angle of attack indicator
Displays the current angle of attack of the wing in relation to the forward
momentum of the airframe.
FC-IP-P-4 - Attitude indicator
Displays the current attitude of the aircraft in relation to the world around you.
Also features reference needles for glide-slope and selected course.
FC-IP-P-5 - Vertical velocity indicator
Displays the current vertical speed of the aircraft in feet per minute in relation to
the world around you.
FC-IP-P-6 - Instrument mode knob
Allows you to select between four sub-modes of navigation which the HSI and
HUD will use for navigation.
FC-IP-P-7 - Horizontal situation indicator
Displays the current position of the aircraft in relation to the world and based on
tuned navigation aids.
FC-IP-P-8 - Fuel selection knob
Displays the current fuel quantity of internal fuel cells and external fuel tanks on
the fuel quantity indicator based on the selectable position of this knob.

d.) Engine status instrumentation

FC-IP-O-1 - Oil pressure indicator
Measures engine oil pressure, ranging from 0 to 100 psi (pounds per square inch).
If this pressure exceeds 85psi or drops below 14psi, the OIL PRESSURE caution light
will illuminate.
FC-IP-O-2 - Nozzle position indicator
Displays the position of the engine nozzle. The indicator will be mostly open at idle,
closed at 100% thrust and fully open at full afterburner with the landing gear down.
When the landing gear is up, the nozzle is closed at idle, opening slightly to military
thrust and fully open at full afterburner
FC-IP-O-3 - Engine RPM indicator
Displays the engine revolutions per minute (RPM) in a percentage from 0-106%
FC-IP-O-4 - Fan Turbine Inlet Temperature (FTIT) indicator
Displays the current Turbine Inlet Temperature in degrees Celsius. Running
excessively high values will result in engine damage.

e.) Primary flight management components

FC-IP-B-1 - Multi Function Displays (MFD)
Displays critical navigation, weapons, and systems data.
Please see Sec.4 MFDs in Detail for more information.
FC-IP-B-2 - Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
Pilot controlled unit which interfaces with many on-board systems for operation of
the F-16.
Please see Sec.5 ICP/DED in Detail for more information.
FC-IP-B-3 - Head up Display (HUD)
Displays primary flight information on a combiner glass unit
Please see Sec.6 HUD in Detail for more information.
e.) Ejection seat components
FC-IP-G-1 - Ejection seat arming device
Flip down bar to arm the ejection seat prior to takeoff. Extinguishes the
EJECTION SEAT NOT ARMED caution light.
FC-IP-G-2 - Ejection seat handle (INOP)

(FC-RAC) Front Cockpit - Right-hand Auxiliary Console
a.) Right-hand auxiliary panel

FC-RAC-G-1 - Magnetic compass
Displays the current magnetic heading of the aircraft relative to magnetic north.
FC-RAC-G-2 - Fuel quantity indicator
Displays a drum based total fuel quantity in pounds, along with a dial based
indicator of left, right, forward and aft tank positions.
FC-RAC-G-3 - Pilot Fault Display (PFD)
Displays various systems information in accordance with the F-ACK eyebrow
button (FC-IP-C-1).
FC-RAC-G-4 - Caution panel
Displays all caution warning indications in conjunction with the illumination of the
caution warning light.
FC-RAC-G-5 - Hydraulic Pressure gauge A
Displays the current hydraulic pressure for system A.
FC-RAC-G-6 - Hydraulic Pressure gauge B
Displays the current hydraulic pressure for system B.
FC-RAC-G-7 - EPU Fuel gauge
Displays the current quantity of hydrazine left for the EPU system.
FC-RAC-G-8 - Cabin altimeter
Displays the current cabin altitude based on pressure.
FC-RAC-G-9 - Analogue clock
Displays the current time in GMT.

(FC-RFC) Front Cockpit - Right-hand Forward Console
a.) Sensor Power Management (SPM) panel

FC-RFC-C-1 - Left Hard-point switch
In LEFT HDPT position, the switch powers up the hard-points on the left fuselage.
In OFF position, the power is cut from all left hard-points.
FC-RFC-C-2 - Right Hard-point switch
In RIGHT HDPT position, the switch powers up the hard-points on the right fuselage.
In OFF position, the power is cut from all right hard-points.
FC-RFC-C-3 - Fire Control Radar (FCR) switch
In the FCR position, the switch powers up the Fire Control Radar. In the OFF
position, the Fire Control Radar system is powered down.
FC-RFC-C-4 - Radar altimeter switch
In RDR ALT position, the switch powers up the radar altimeter allowing for distance
above ground to be measured.
In OFF position, the power is cut from the system and the aircraft relies on
barometric altimeter values only.


FC-RFC-B-1 - Vertical Velocity display switch
In VV/VAH position, the switch displays vertical velocity, velocity, altitude, heading
and the Bank Angle Indicator (BAI) on the Head up Display.
In VAH position, the switch displays velocity, altitude and heading on the Head up
Display.
In OFF position, the switch replaces the heading velocity and altitude scales with
digital readouts.
FC-RFC-B-2 - Attitude/Flight Path Marker display switch
In ATT/FPM position, the switch displays the Flight Path Marker (FPM) and the pitch
ladder on the Head up Display.
In FPM position, the switch displays the Flight Path Marker on the Head up Display.
In OFF position, no Flight Path Marker (FPM) or pitch ladder are displayed.
FC-RFC-B-3 - DED Data display switch
In DED DATA position, the switch displays DED data in the lower portion of the
Head up Display.
In OFF position, no DED data is displayed on the HUD.
FC-RFC-B-4 - Depressible Reticle display switch
In PRI position, the switch displays the Depressible Reticle (DP) on the Head up
Display.
In OFF position, the switch removes the Depressible Reticle from the Head up
Display.


FC-RFC-B-5 - Airspeed display switch
In CAS position, the switch displays the current calibrated airspeed on the
Head up Display in knots.
In TAS position, the switch displays the current true airspeed on the Head up
Display in knots.
In GND SPD position, the switch displays the current ground speed on the Head up
Display in knots.
FC-RFC-B-6 - Altitude display switch
In RADAR position, the switch displays the current altitude above ground level in
feet on the Head up Display.
In BARO position, the switch displays the current barometric altitude above sea
level in relation to air pressure on the Head up Display.
In AUTO position, the switch automatically alters the displayed altitude on the
Head up Display based on landing gear handle position and aircraft altitude.
FC-RFC-B-7 - HUD brightness switch (INOP)
FC-RFC-B-8 - HUD test switch (INOP)

c.) Interior lighting panel

FC-RFC-P-1 - Console brightness knob
Rotate to toggle the cockpit text backlighting on or off.
FC-RFC-P-2 - Instrument panel brightness knob
Cloned to the Console brightness knob.
FC-RFC-P-3 - Navigation frequency display brightness knob
FC-RFC-P-4 - Console floodlight brightness knob
Rotate to toggle the cockpit floodlight on or off.
FC-RFC-P-5 - Instrument panel floodlight brightness knob
Cloned to the Console floodlight brightness knob.
FC-RFC-P-6 - Malfunction and Indicator lights brightness switch (INOP)
d.) Armament and misc panel.
FC-RFC-O-1 - Nuclear Consent switch (INOP)
FC-RFC-O-2 - Secure radio switch
Selects which radio is to be used for secure voice encryption.
FC-RFC-O-3 - Rotating Armrest
Click to toggle the armrest open or closed.

e.) Air Conditioning panel

FC-RFC-R-1 - Temperature knob (INOP)
FC-RFC-R-2 - Air Source knob
In the OFF position, the engine bleed air valves close. All air-conditioning, cooling
and pressurizing functions shut off, including anti-g suit, canopy seal and fuel tank
pressurization.
In the NORM position, the air-conditioning system is set for automatic temperature
and pressure regulation.
In the DUMP position, the cockpit pressure Dump valve opens to atmospheric
pressure. Conditioned air ventilates cockpit and performs all other system
functions.
In the RAM position, the engine bleed air valves close. All air-conditioning, cooling
and pressurizing functions shut off, including anti-g suit, canopy seal and fuel tank
pressurization. The ram air valve opens to admit ram air to ventilate the cockpit
and avionics equipment.
Note: Cockpit pressurization is only possible in NORM, check CABIN PRESS indicator and
caution light

f.) Pilots control column panel

FC-RFC-G-1 - Quickstart/Shutdown switch
In the QUICKSTART position, the switch will place the aircraft and the systems in a
ready to go status including full alignment of the Inertial Navigation System (INS),
with the exception of the engines which will need starting if not done so by the
pilot.
In the SHUTDOWN position, the switch will place the aircraft in an instant cold and
dark status with all systems powered down.
FC-RFC-G-2 - Nose wheel Steering indicator
Switches control of the nose wheel steering between front and rear cockpit as
noted by the ACT display illuminating.
FC-RFC-G-3 - Voice Inhibit switch
In a nutshell, this switch silences or enables the VMS system, aka Bitching Betty.

(FC-RRC) Front Cockpit - Right-hand Rear Console
g.) Secure Voice Connector and antenna panels

FC-RRC-O-1 - KY-58 Secure Voice Connector panel (INOP)
FC-RRC-O-2 - Engine Anti-Ice switch
In the ON position, the inlet electrical heater turns on and seventh-stage bleed air
is directed to the fixed inlet guide vanes and the nose cone.
In the AUTO position, seventh-stage bleed air is directed to the fixed inlet guide
vanes and nose cone when engine icing is detected.
In the OFF position, electrical power closes the engine anti-ice valve.
FC-RRC-O-3 - Antenna Selector (INOP)
h.) Oxygen regulator panel
FC-RRC-P-1 - Oxygen flow visual indicator
Displays white when oxygen flowing, black when no oxygen flow is detected.
FC-RRC-P-2 - Oxygen pressure indicator
Displays current oxygen flow pressure in pounds per square inch.
FC-RRC-P-3 - Oxygen pressure test switch
In the EMERGENCY position, the switch provides emergency pressure to the
oxygen mask.
In the NORMAL position, the switch provides a steady and normal pressure oxygen
flow to the mask.
In the TEST MASK position, the switch provides and oxygen flow for mask testing.
FC-RRC-P-4 - Oxygen saturation switch
Adjust oxygen/air saturation, between normal and 100% oxygen.
FC-RRC-P-5 - Oxygen supply switch
Toggles the flow of oxygen to the pilots breathing apparatus.

(FC-RRC) Front Cockpit - Right-hand Rear Console
i.) Avionics panel

FC-RRC-B-1 - Multi-Mission Computer (MMC) power switch
Toggles system avionics and mission computer systems on or off.
FC-RRC-B-2 - Stores Station Management System (ST STA) power switch
Toggles stores station management system on or off, confirmed on the MFD SMS
page.
FC-RRC-B-3 - Multi-Function Display (MFD) power switch
Toggles the two multi-function display systems on or off.
FC-RRC-B-4 - Up Front Control (UFC) power switch
Toggles power supply to the ICP, DED and PFL systems on or off.
FC-RRC-B-5 - Inertial Navigation System (INS) knob
In the ALIGN NORM position, the Inertial Navigation System will begin to align and
will call up the DED INS page.
In the NAV position, all reference data and accurate navigation systems will
engage. Requires a successful and complete INS alignment as indicated by a
blinking RDY light on the DED INS page and HUD.
FC-RRC-B-6 - Global Positioning System (GPS) power switch
Toggles the Global Positioning Systems on or off.
FC-RRC-B-7 - Data Link (DL) power switch
Toggles power supply to the Data Link systems controlling aircraft symbology on
the MFD & HSD on or off. Please see Sec.4 MFDs in Detail for more information.
FC-RRC-G-1 - Data Transfer Unit (DTU) receptacle (INOP)
FC-RRC-R-1 - Static Armrest

F-16D Cockpit Layout (rear cockpit)
The IRIS Pro Series F-16D Fighting Falcon features replication of both front and
rear cockpits for multiplayer and shared cockpit flight environment.
The image below shows the F-16D rear cockpit in virtual cockpit mode.
A more detailed description of the highlighted sections can be found on the
following pages.

F-16D Cockpit Layout (rear cockpit cont.)
F-16D Fighting Falcon Virtual Cockpit Layout Overview
1.
(RC-LC) Left-hand console featuring;

c.) Fuel control panel
d.) Manual Pitch Override (MPO) panel
e.) Engine & Jet Start control panel
f.) Audio 2 panel
g.) Audio 1 panel
2.
(RC-LAC) Left-hand auxiliary console featuring;

b.) Landing gear control panel
3.
(RC-IP) Instrument panel featuring;

a.) Eyebrow lights and primary systems
b.) Engine status instrumentation
c.) Primary flight management components
d.) Primary flight instrumentation
4.
(RC-RAC) Right-hand auxiliary console
5.
(RC-RC) Right console featuring;

a.) Interior lighting panel
b.) Rear systems panel
c.) Oxygen regulator panel
d.) Navigator control column panel

(RC-LC) Rear Cockpit - Left Console

RC-LC-R-1 - Malfunction & indicator lights test pushbutton.
Illuminates all malfunction and indicator lights for bulb malfunction.
RC-LC-B-1 - Anti-G test pushbutton.
Pressure tests the pilots Anti-G equipment. (INOP)
c.) Fuel control panel
RC-LC-O-1 - Master cutoff switch with guard.
When in MASTER position, the switch opens the engine fuel shutoff valve and in
turn opens the EEC (electronic engine control) fuel shutoff valve.
Opening the guard and switching the switch to OFF will close the engine fuel
shutoff valve, which then closes the EEC fuel shutoff valve for engine shutdown.
Used only for EMERGENCY engine shutdown.
d.) Manual Pitch Override (MPO) panel
RC-LC-O-2 - Manual pitch switch (INOP)
e.) Engine & Jet Start control panel
RC-LC-O-3 - Electronic Engine Control (EEC) switch
In the PRI position, the switch provides Electronic Engine Control.
In the SEC position, the switch disables Electronic Engine Control.
See (FC-LFC-O-9) for more information.

f.) Audio 2 panel

RC-LC-C-1 - Intercom knob (INOP)
Rotating knob which increases the volume of the signals available to the intercom
set.
RC-LC-C-2 - TACAN knob
Rotating knob applies power and increases volume of the TACAN station
RC-LC-C-3 - ILS knob
Rotating knob applies power and increases volume of the ILS station
RC-LC-C-4 - HOT MIC switch (INOP)
In the MIC position, activates communication between pilot and tanker boom
operator or ground crew.
In the OFF position, deactivates HIT MIC and CIPHER functions.
In the CIPHER position, the switch limits UHF and VHF reception to secure voice
only.

g.) Audio 1 panel

FC-LFC-P-3 - Terrain Following signal knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-4 - Threat Warning System (TWS) tone knob (INOP)
Toggles COMM 1 through three positions, OFF/Receive/Transmit & Receive
In the OFF position, no Audio is transmitted or received.
In the RECEIVE position, you can listen but not transmit
In the TRANSMIT/RECEIVE position, you can listen and transmit.
See COMM 1 volume knob details
Note: In FSX, you can only Transmit on one frequency at a time. Either COMM 1 or COMM 2
can be used for transmission of audio, however you can listen in on either frequency. You will
notice that if you have COMM 1 currently set to transmit/receive and you turn the COMM 2
knob to transmit/receive, COMM 1s knob will automatically revert to the receive only
position.
FC-LFC-P-7 - Secure voice knob (INOP)
FC-LFC-P-8 - Missile tone volume knob (INOP)

(RC-LAC) Rear Cockpit - Left-hand Auxiliary Console

RC-LAC-B-1 - ALT Gear handle
Alternate Landing Gear handle for emergencies.
RC-LAC-B-2 - Threat Warning Auxiliary (TWA) panel (INOP)
RC-LAC-B-3 - Ejection Seat arming handle
Ensure this is armed prior to flight and corresponding EJECTION SEAT NOT ARMED
caution light is extinguished.
b.) Landing gear control panel
RC-LAC-R-1 - Stores configuration switch
In the CAT 1 position, aircraft maneuverability is restricted to category 1.
In the CAT III position, aircraft maneuverability is restricted to category 3.
RC-LAC-R-2 - Horn silencer pushbutton (INOP)
Push to silence the low speed warning horn.
RC-LAC-R-3 - Speed-brake indicator
Indicator which displays the current status of the aircraft speed-brake.

(RC-LAC) Rear Cockpit - Left-hand Auxiliary Console
b.) Landing gear control panel (cont.)

RC-LAC-R-6 - Emergency Stores Jettison pushbutton (INOP)
Push to jettison all under-wing stores
RC-LAC-R-7 - Landing gear indicator lights
Displays each item in GREEN when down & locked and extinguishes all lights when
raised and gear doors closed.
RC-LAC-R-8 - Tail-hook switch
Toggles the raising and lowering of the aircraft tail-hook for emergency landings
where cables are available.

(RC-IP) Rear Cockpit - Instrument Panel
a.) Eyebrow lights and primary systems

RC-IP-R-1 - Integrated Keyboard Panel (IKP)
Pilot controlled unit which interfaces with many on-board systems for operation of
the F-16.
Please see Sec.5 ICP/DED in Detail for more information.
RC-IP-R-2 - Stick control indicator
Displays FWD or AFT depending on which cockpit has primary control.
RC-IP-R-3 - Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
Displays traffic in a 5 mile radius around the aircraft.
RC-IP-R-4 - Threat warning prime (INOP)
RC-IP-R-5 - Data Entry Display (DED) unit
Displays various system information in conjunction with the ICP.
See Sec.5 ICP/DED in Detail for more information.
RC-IP-R-6 - Armament consent switch
Inhibits arming of weapons from front cockpit.
RC-IP-R-7 - Master Caution light
Illuminates whenever a caution or warning is displayed on the caution panel.
Click to reset the light.
RC-IP-R-8 - HUD override switch
Toggles front cockpit HUD on or off to conserve performance in the rear seat.
Note: to switch back use (FC-LRC-R-8) - Stick control switch.

a.) Eyebrow lights and primary systems (cont.)

RC-IP-R-9 - Backup attitude indicator
Displays attitude information for the aircraft. Pull Cage knob to center the gyro.
Note: in FSX, the pitch MUST be un-caged for the autopilot to operate.
RC-IP-R-10 - Fuel flow readout
Displays the current fuel consumption in pounds per hour of the aircrafts engine.
RC-IP-R-11 - Pilot Fault Display (PFD)
Displays various systems information in accordance with the F-ACK eyebrow
button (RC-IP-R-12).
RC-IP-R-12 - F-ACK switch
Toggles through various system status displays on the Pilots Fault Display (PFD).
b.) Engine status instrumentation
FC-IP-O-1 - Oil pressure indicator
Measures engine oil pressure, ranging from 0 to 100 psi (pounds per square inch).
If this pressure exceeds 85psi or drops below 14psi, the OIL PRESSURE caution light
will illuminate.
FC-IP-O-2 - Nozzle position indicator
Displays the position of the engine nozzle. The indicator will be mostly open at idle,
closed at 100% thrust and fully open at full afterburner with the landing gear down.
When the landing gear is up, the nozzle is closed at idle, opening slightly to military
thrust and fully open at full afterburner

b.) Engine status instrumentation (cont.)

RC-IP-O-3 - Engine RPM indicator
Displays the engine revolutions per minute (RPM) in a percentage from 0-106%
RC-IP-O-4 - Fan Turbine Inlet Temperature (FTIT) indicator
Displays the current Turbine Inlet Temperature in degrees Celsius. Running
excessively high values will result in engine damage.
c.) Primary flight management components
RC-IP-B-1 - Multi Function Displays (MFD)
Displays critical navigation, weapons, and systems data.
d.) Primary flight instrumentation
RC-IP-B-2 - Airspeed indicator
Displays the current airspeed in knots and aircraft speed in relation to the speed of
sound in mach.
RC-IP-B-3 - Altitude indicator
Displays the current height of the aircraft above sea level in feet.
RC-IP-B-4 - G-Meter indicator
Displays the current G-force being experienced by the aircraft, along with two
needles, for providing maximum and minimum G-forces logged. A pushbutton is
included to reset the maximum and minimum needles.
RC-IP-B-5 - Angle of attack indicator
Displays the current angle of attack of the wing in relation to the forward
momentum of the airframe.

c.) Primary flight instrumentation (cont.)

RC-IP-B-6 - Attitude indicator
Displays the current attitude of the aircraft in relation to the world around you.
Also features reference needles for glide-slope and selected course.
RC-IP-B-7 - Vertical velocity indicator
Displays the current vertical speed of the aircraft in feet per minute in relation to
the world around you.
RC-IP-B-8 - Instrument mode knob
Allows you to select between four sub-modes of navigation which the HSI and
HUD will use for navigation.
RC-IP-B-9 - Horizontal situation indicator
Displays the current position of the aircraft in relation to the world and based on
tuned navigation aids.

(RC-RAC) Rear Cockpit - Right-hand Auxiliary Console
a.) Right-hand auxiliary panel

RC-RAC-R-1 - Analogue clock
Displays the current time in GMT.
RC-RAC-R-2 - Fuel quantity indicator
Displays a drum based total fuel quantity in pounds, along with a dial based
indicator of left, right, forward and aft tank positions.
RC-RAC-R-3 - Caution panel
Displays all caution warning indications in conjunction with the illumination of the
caution warning light.
RC-RAC-R-4 - Hydraulic Pressure gauge A
Displays the current hydraulic pressure for system A.
RC-RAC-R-5 - Hydraulic Pressure gauge B
Displays the current hydraulic pressure for system B.
RC-RAC-R-6 - Ejection mode select handle (INOP)

(RC-RC) Rear Cockpit - Right Console
a.) Interior lighting panel

RC-RC-P-1 - Console brightness knob
Rotate to toggle the cockpit text backlighting on or off.
RC-RC-P-2 - Instrument panel brightness knob
RC-RC-P-3 - Navigation frequency display brightness knob
RC-RC-P-4 - Console floodlight brightness knob
Rotate to toggle the cockpit floodlight on or off.
RC-RC-P-5 - Instrument panel floodlight brightness knob
Cloned to the Console floodlight brightness knob.
RC-RC-P-6 - Malfunction and Indicator lights brightness switch (INOP)
b.) Rear systems panel
RC-RC-B-1 - Multi-Function Display (MFD) power switch
Toggles the two multi-function display systems on or off.
RC-RC-B-2 - HUD override switch
Toggles front cockpit HUD on or off to conserve performance in the rear seat.
Note: to switch back use (FC-LRC-R-8) - Stick control switch.

(RC-RC) Rear Cockpit - Right Console
c.) Oxygen regulator panel

RC-RC-O-1 - Oxygen flow visual indicator
Displays white when oxygen flowing, black when no oxygen flow is detected.
RC-RC-O-2 - Oxygen pressure indicator
Displays current oxygen flow pressure in pounds per square inch.
RC-RC-O-3 - Oxygen pressure test switch
In the EMERGENCY position, the switch provides emergency pressure to the
oxygen mask.
In the NORMAL position, the switch provides a steady and normal pressure oxygen
flow to the mask.
In the TEST MASK position, the switch provides and oxygen flow for mask testing.
RC-RC-O-4 - Oxygen saturation switch
Adjust oxygen/air saturation, between normal and 100% oxygen.
RC-RC-O-5 - Oxygen supply switch
Toggles the flow of oxygen to the pilots breathing apparatus.
Sec.3 INSTRUMENTS IN DETAIL

The following section outlines the standard instruments used in the operation of the F-16. Most
instruments can be found in both the front and rear cockpit.
The flight instruments are located on the center instrument panel. The engine instruments are
located on the engine panel, to the right side of the main panel.
Air-Speed Indicator (ASI)

The ASI shows indicated airspeed (IAS), mach number, maximum allowed airspeed (VNE) and
an adjustable speed bug.
IAS is read at the outer tip of the needle, against a fixed scale (80 850 knots) .
Mach is read at the inner needle tip against a moving (inner) scale (0.2 -2.45 MACH).
A SET KNOB (lower right-hand corner) is used to set the speed-bug to the desired value.
Altimeter
The Altimeter has two modes, pneumatic and electric. In pneumatic mode (PNEU) the
altimeter is a conventional pressure altitude indicator (backup).
In electric mode (ELECT) the altimeter is driven by the CADC (Central Air Data Computer).
The mode selector (lower right-hand corner) toggles the modes.
A SET KNOB (lower left-hand corner) is used to set the altimeter setting (QNH).
Angle Of Attack (AOA) Indicator
The AOA Indicator indicates the actual AOA on a vertical moving tape (-5 - +33 degrees),
color-coded for the optimum approach AOA. The colors match the AOA indexer colors.
Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI)
The VVI shows pneumatically measured vertical speed in thousands of feet per minute
(-6000 - +6000).

Instrument Mode Selector Panel
The instrument mode selector knob controls what is indicated on the Attitude Director
Indicator (ADI), Horizontal Situation Display (HSI) and Head-Up Display (HUD).
For further information on the HUD, refer to Sec.6 HUD in Detail.
HSI
INSTR
MODE
RANGE
INDICATOR
ILS/TCN
TCN
RANGE TO
TACAN
STATION
OR DME
NAV AID
COURSE
ARROW &
COURSE
SELECTED
MANUALLY
SELECTED
LOCALIZER
COURSE
MANUALLY
SELECTED
COURSE
NAV
ILS/NAV
RANGE TO
INS
WAYPOINT
MANUALLY
SELECTED
LOCALIZER
COURSE
ADI
COURSE
TO-FROM
DEVIATION INDICATOR
INDICATOR
LOCALIZER
DEVIATION
DEVIATION
FROM
SELECTED
COURSE
OUT OF
VIEW
IN VIEW
CROSS
TRACK
DEVIATION
LOCALIZER
DEVIATION
OUT OF
VIEW
BEARING
POINTER
ATTITUDE
SPHERE
BEARING
TO TACAN
(VOR)
STATION
INS ROLL
AND PITCH
ATTITUDE
BEARING
TO INS
WAYPOINT
BACKUP
ATTITUDE
WHEN AUX
FLAG IN
VIEW
LOCALIZER
DEVIATION
BAR
GLIDESLOPE
DEVIATION
BAR
LOCALIZER
DEVIATION
GLIDESLOPE
DEVIATION
OUT OF
VIEW
OUT OF
VIEW
LOCALIZER
DEVIATION
GLIDESLOPE
DEVIATION
Attitude Director Indicator (ADI)

The ADI is not limited in pitch or roll and indicates INS (Inertial Navigation System) data. If INS
data is not available the AUX (auxiliary) flag (yellow) is shown and the ADI duplicates the
standby horizons (conventional gyro) pitch and roll data. If that is not available either, the OFF
flag is shown and the sphere moves to zero pitch and bank.
Two Instrument Landing System (ILS) bars are available to indicate ILS deviation. They are
hidden when not in use (see instrument mode table above). LOC (localizer) and GS (glideslope) FLAGS are only available in ILS/TCN and ILS/NAV instrument modes.
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
The HSI is conventional, but the navigation source is selectable (see instrument mode table
above). The course (CRS) and its readout as well as the heading bug (HDG) are selected
mechanically.
Magnetic Compass
The self-contained magnetic compass is located on the right auxiliary panel, indicating
aircraft heading in reference to magnetic north. It may be erratic during accelerated flight or
in turns.
Clock
A self-contained clock is located on the right auxiliary panel, indicating GMT (ZULU) time.

Fuel Quantity Indicator and Selector Knob
The fuel quantity indicator is located on the right auxiliary panel,
while the fuel quantity selector knob is located on the center
instrument panel.
The indicator shows total fuel on board to the nearest 100 pounds
(lbs) on a drum-type readout, regardless of the fuel quantity
selector, except in TEST mode (6000 +/- 100 is shown in TEST).
Two needles, labeled F/R (Forward/Right) and A/L (Aft/Left)
indicate the selected fuel quantity in hundreds of pounds.
FUEL QUANTITY SELECTOR
F/R NEEDLE
A/L NEEDLE
TEST
Drives to 2000 (+/- 100)
Drives to 2000 (+/- 100)
NORM
Sum of forward (right)

reservoir and forward
fuselage tanks
Sum of aft (left) reservoir and

aft fuselage tanks
RSVR
Forward reservoir
Aft reservoir
INT WING & CFT
Right wing and conformal

fuel tank
Left wing and conformal fuel

tank
EXT WING
Right external wing tank
Left external wing tank
EXT CTR
Center-line external tank
zero
Air Refueling (AR) System

The system is armed when the AIR REFUEL switch is placed to OPEN.
Check the system status in the AR indexer lights, on the glare-shield, right of the HUD
(see pictures below).
The AIR REFUEL switch also lowers the Trailing Edge Flaps (TEF) a few degrees to give the
refueling boom more clearance to the D-model canopy, as the pitch decreases.
Note that the airspeed is limited to 400 knots IAS when the TEFs are not retracted.
To refuel in the air in FSX the system has to be armed and the following conditions have to be
met:
Airspeed 295 knots (+/- 10 knots)
Altitude
18000 - 28000 feet
Level flight
(+/- 200 feet per minute)
System armed and ready
Refueling in progress
Disconnected
you flew out of the parameters,
system will rearm in 3 seconds
It will take some time, so be patient. Fly the above parameters as exact as possible. Find the
altitude you're most comfortable with for your air refueling.
Note: only internal tanks (incl. CFT's )can be refueled in the air.
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

The Multi Function Displays (MFD) are the two active-matrix, color liquid crystal displays
located left and right of the center instrument panel in the front cockpit and on the center of
the instrument panel in the aft cockpit.
DISPLAY PAGES
Seven display pages, or formats, are available on each of the two MFDs. The selection on one
MFD is independent of the other and can be swapped. The selections made on one display
that effects other aircraft systems, like the Fire Control Radar (FCR), stay that way,
independent of further page selection.
The pages are:
MENU
HSD
FCR
SMS
DTE
FLCS
BLANK
- A menu with the available pages

- Horizontal Situation Display
- Fire Control Radar
- Stores Management Set
- Data Transfer Equipment
- Flight Control System
- A blank page
Option Select Buttons (OBS)

Twenty Option Select Buttons (OBS) are available as soft keys on the frame of the MFD. They
control the function, or option, that is shown on the display next to them, or nothing,
depending on the selected page.
The OBS are numbered 1-20 starting at the top row left OBS and counting clockwise.
Page Selection
Pages can either be selected by calling up the menu and then pressing the OBS next to the
desired page name or by using one of the page short-cut OBS (middle three OBS, lower row,
OBS 12, 13, 14). The page shortcuts are available on all pages.
OBS 11, lower row right most, is used for selecting the menu page at all times.
Pressing OBS 15, lower row left most, SWAP, will call up the left MFD page on the right MFD
and vice versa.
Menu Page
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

Horizontal Situation Display (HSD) Page
The Horizontal Situation Display (HSD) provides the pilot with a plan view, including tactical
and navigational data.
OBS 19 and 20 decrease/increase the displayed range.

Range rings are available for orientation (white), while the aircraft's 12 o'clock position is
marked by a gray tic on the range rings.
A magenta diamond marks the present track of the aircraft on the second range ring.
Three white tics and a triangle show the cardinal headings (S, E, W) and north (triangle) on the
inner range ring.
OBS 1 switches between centered (CEN) and depressed (DEP) display modes. Shown in the
picture is the depressed mode. In centered mode the own-ship symbol (aircraft position) is in
the center of the MFD.
OBS 2 selects coupled (CPL) or decoupled (DCPL) mode. In coupled mode the FCR range is
also used for the HSD and can be altered on either the FCR or the HSD page.
The airspace searched by the FCR is shown on the HSD in cyan, extending form the own-ship
symbol.
If Data Link (DL) is selected on the AVIONICS POWER panel, aft right console, traffic positions
will be indicated on the HSD. Note that this feature does not require the FCR to be active.
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

Horizontal Situation Display (HSD) Page (cont.)
The Horizontal Situation Display (HSD) provides the pilot with a plan view, including tactical
and navigational data.
Certain map data is displayed:

If a flight plan is loaded or a direct-to is entered, this is shown by a white line.
Airports with paved runways are displayed with their identifies (ID's not available in largest
range setting, airport elevation added in lowest range setting) in red.
The bulls-eye indication (also available on the HUD) shows distance and bearing FROM a
reference point (called bulls-eye) in cyan color.
In the circle the distance can be read, while the bearing from bulls-eye to the aircraft's
position is shown above.
A small tic indicates relative bearing from the aircraft. The reference point can either be the
tuned TACAN (VOR) station or the GPS to-waypoint.
Please see Sec.5 ICP in Detail for more information on how to set the bulls-eye reference.
OBS 6 toggles the navigation needles option, NAV is highlighted when the option is selected.
With the needles displayed the pilot can choose from 4 different needle sets:
OFF - only the course (HSI CRS) and course deviation needles are displayed
TAC - displays the CRS needles and the TACAN (VOR) needle, labeled T
NAV - displays the CRS needles and the NAV (GPS) needle, labeled N
ALL - displays both NAV and TACAN needles, as well as the course (CRS) and course
deviation needles.
The airports map display is suppressed with the NAV needle option selected.
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

Fire Control Radar (FCR) Page
The (FSX) AN/APG-68 Fire Control Radar offers two air-to-air and one air-to-ground mode:
Combined Radar Mode (CRM), with Range While Search (RWS) and Track While Scan (TWS)
sub-mode, for the air-to-air role and Ground Map (GM), normal and de-cluttered.
OBS 1 toggles between Combined Radar Mode (CRM) and Ground Map (GM) mode. In CRM
OBS 2 selects Range While Search (RWS) or Track While Scan (TWS) sub-modes, RWS is default.
The avionics master mode buttons on the ICP call up the respective FCR modes
automatically.
The radar cursor is fixed in the middle of the display serves only as a reference for the horizon
line. The horizon is shown for situational awareness while flying head-down.
The radar display itself is a birds-eye view (top down), with the aircraft in the middle of the
lower edge of the screen.
To eliminate all FCR transmissions quickly, press the override (OVRD) button (OBS 4).
NO RAD is displayed in the HUD (top), OVRD is highlighted and the antenna position indicators
do not move as long as the FCR is in the override mode.
No targets or ground returns are displayed as long as the FCR is in override mode.
CRM Range While Search (RWS) sub-mode offers target symbols with target history (faded)
and is capable of detecting aircraft on the ground and airborne.
CRM Track While Scan (TWS) sub-mode offers larger target symbol with a velocity vector, short
for lower speeds and longer for higher speed. TWS however can only detect airborne targets.
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

Fire Control Radar (FCR) Page (cont.)
The Ground Map (GM) radar mode is de-cluttered be default. OBS 8 toggles the de-clutter
function on and off.
De-cluttered, only landable surfaces are shown and terrain radar returns are suppressed. In
normal mode terrain is displayed as well, lighter gray for higher, and darker for lower
elevation. Water is shown dark.
NOT SOI stands for NOT Sensor Of Interest and is displayed when the avionics master mode is
A-G, as the HUD is then sensor of interest (SOI, CCIP mode). The sensor of interest has no
influence on the radar display.
Stores Management System (SMS) Page
The stores management system in FSX can only be rudimentary. It is a fixed page, with the
exception that the master arm status is displayed in magenta in the upper right corner. If the
system is in SIM (simulated weapon mode) SAFE will be displayed instead of SIM to confirm
that the weapons are still de-armed.
Data Transfer Equipment (DTE) Page
The data transfer equipment is used to load various systems data from the Data Transfer
Cartridge (DTC) into the airplanes on-board computers. Doing so before each flight is optional
in FSX.
Call up the DTE page via the MENU (OBS 11, then OBS 8). Note that on pages that can not be
selected via a short-cut button (no highlight on the bottom row), the title of the page can be
read below OBS 2.
The DTC name, or ID, is shown in the middle of the page. Select the four data groups to start
the transfer. Either OBS 6 through 9, or OBS 17 through 20 can be used to do so. Once all
groups are selected (highlighted), the data transfer will take a few seconds. When complete,
DATA TRANSFERED will appear below the DTC-ID. The DTE is reset when the aircraft is airborne.
Sec.4 Mfd IN DETAIL

Flight Control System (FLCS) Pages
The two FLCS pages are used to monitor and control the aircraft's digital fly-by-wire system
(FLCS) together with the controls provided on the FLT CONTROL panel, aft right console.
OBS 2 alternates the two pages. The first page (FLCS 1, title, shown below OBS 2) displays the
Built-In-Test (BIT) status as well as warning and caution massages in the lower part of the
screen (warnings in red, caution and advisory massages in amber).
On the second page, left side (top to bottom) the present Gross Weight (GW) and all three
trim axes can be cross-checked. Abeam OBS 16 can be confirmed whether the FLCS is
operating in landing (LDG) or cruise (CRS) gains. The gains change with the landing gear
handle.
The right side of the FLCS 2 page gives a readout of the total (TAT) and static air temperature
(SAT).
Note: OBS 8 has a special function: During testing it became obvious, that some users
experienced elevator flutter in certain flight conditions.
With the ALT ELEV (alternate elevator control law) selected this does not occur. However the
animation of the elevator is then less sophisticated.
With this function the user can choose for her-/himself, which elevator animation she/he
preferred.
Blank Page
A blank page showing only the page selection options (lower row) is accessible from the
menu and is a way to improve frame-rates when either MFD's information is not needed.
HUD Replication (Aft Cockpit only)
In the aft cockpit there is an option to switch the HUD to the right MFD. Just right of the right
MFD is a switch labeled VIDEO SEL, with the options HUD and MFD.
Sec.5 ICP/DED IN DETAIL

Upfront Controls (UFC)
Upfront controls are those controls located on the Integrated Control Panel (ICP), used for
frequently needed communication-, navigation-, weapons delivery- and other aircraft
systems data.
The Integrated Control Panel (ICP) and Data Entry Display (DED) form a unit. The DED displays
the requested page, while the ICP is used to select the pages and enter new values.
Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
Master Mode Buttons

Two master mode buttons, labeled A-A (Air-to-Air) and A-G (Air-to-Ground) are located
in the top row on the ICP. Navigation (NAV) is the default master mode.
It is the only mode available with the gear lever down. Pressing either master mode buttons
selects the appropriate pages on the multi function displays (MFD), sets up the fire control
radar and configures the HUD.
Pressing the same master mode button again reverts the systems back to the default
navigation (NAV) mode.
Override Buttons
The override buttons are utilized to call up frequently used, high priority pages on the DED.
Pressing one of them replaces the present DED page with the page corresponding to the
depressed button. A second press calls up the CNI page. The four override buttons are:
COM 1
COM 2
IFF
LIST
- UHF radio page (FSX COM 1 radio)

- VHF radio page (FSX COM 2 radio)
- Identification Friend of Foe (including FSX transponder)
- A list of additional pages

Priority Function Buttons
Nine priority buttons can be used to call up frequently used in-flight pages while the CNI page
is displayed. Once the desired page is shown the priority buttons are used for data entry as a
numeric keyboard (1-9).
Data Control Switch (DCS)
A left click on the DCS activated the return (RTN) function, which returns the DED to the CNI
page.
A right click on the DCS activates the sequence (SEQ) function.
On the CNI page the wind readout is toggled on/off by the SEQ function.
On pages where data can be entered the SEQ function will position the asterisks around the
data that needs to be changed.
Increment/Decrement Toggle Switch
Many values that can be entered by the numeric keyboard can also be changed
incrementally by the Increment/Decrement Toggle Switch. Default values are added/
subtracted from the last valid data if you left/right click (up/down) on the toggle switch.
A Increase/Decrease symbol consisting of two triangles, one pointing up, the other pointing
down, is displayed whenever the toggle switch has additional functions on that page. For
example selecting the next pre-set UHF channel on the CNI page.
Enter (ENTR) Button
After new data is keyed-in, the ENTR button must be pressed to accepted it into the avionics
system.
Recall (RCL) Button
Rejects keyed-in data and recalls the last valid data, if pressed prior to the ENTR button. The
data entry highlight is then removed.
Controls on the ICP that are associated to the HUD
For a detailed description of the HUD controls that are located on the ICP see the Head Up
Display (HUD) section in this document. They are:
- Symbology Brightness (SYM) Thumb Wheel
- Reticle Depression (RET DEPR) Thumb Wheel
- Drift Cut-Out (DRIFT C/O) and Warning Reset (WARN RESET) Switch

Example 1: The CNI page
The picture above shows the CNI page. The following information is displayed:
UHF pre-set channel 02 is selected; in the inset top left, frequency 283.00 is selected.
Note: Since FSX does not support UHF frequencies the first digit of the VHF frequency is omitted
and the decimal placed one digit to the right. So 283.00 is the VHF frequency 128.30.
Frequencies can be entered in 3, 4 or 5 digits and in the VHF format (123.45 type: 1-2-3-4-5ENTR) or the UHF format (234.50 type: 2-3-4-5-ENTR).
VHF frequency is 121.50, the international emergency frequency, called guardfrequency (GRD).
IFF mode 3 code, the transponder code, is 4602. All IFF modes are enabled (fixed).
The GPS TO-Waypoint is KDFW, the Dallas-Fort-Worth-JRB airport.
The present wind is from 000 degrees with 0 knots
23:02:45 is the present GMT (Zulu) time and the hack time is 15 seconds.
The VOR frequency set is 115.70 (the FSX VOR is called TACAN)

Example 2: Selecting UHF channel 8
Every page follows the same principle.

If you can alter a value, you have to push the DCS right (right click) to SEQ to position the
asterisks around that value. Then key-in the new digits and press ENTR to confirm.
The CNI page will be displayed, if the new value can be verified there (UHF Freq or CH, VHF
Freq, IFF mode 3 code), in all other cases the page remains the same.
Use the DCS (left to RTN) to get back to the CNI page.

DATA ENTRY DISPLAY (DED) PAGES
Note: Only the most important pages are shown. Other pages may contain more information
or may be static.
COM 1 / COM 2 UHF and VHF
IFF
The Status can be:

T/R Transmit and Receive
RCV Receive only
STBY Standby, not receiving
It can be selected on the AUDIO 1 panel, left
console, by the COMM 1 and COMM 2
knobs.
The master mode can be selected on the

AUX COMM panel on the aft left console, as
well as the mode 4 and mode 4 audio.
The VHF page is basically the same, except

there is no channel indication.
If the RF switch on the left switch panel is out

of NORM, the master mode is adjusted
accordingly, regardless of the selector on the
AUX COMM panel.
LIST
T-ILS TACAN (VOR) and ILS
Press any of the 12 buttons to select a listpage.
Status is T/R and ON if station is received

okay.
ALOW ALLOW LEVELS
STPT STEER POINT (read only)
CRUS EDR ENDURANCE
CRUS TOS TIME-OVER-STEER-POINT
Note: Cycle through the 4 CRUS pages (EDR,

TOS, RNG, HOME) with the toggle switch or
select a page by pressing numeric keys 1-4.
The page title must be designated by the
asterisks.
See note at CRUS END.
CRUS RNG RANGE
CRUS HOME

DATA ENTRY DISPLAY (DED) PAGES
Note: Only the most important pages are shown. Other pages may contain more information
or may be static.
TIME
MARK
The hack-time can be reset by pressing ENTR
Press enter to mark the present coordinates

and time (max 3). To delete all marks press
RCL and ENTR.
The toggle switch cycles through the 3
pages.
BINGO LIST-2 BINGO FUEL
INS LIST-6 INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM
When the bingo fuel value is reached, FUEL

will flash in the HUD. The value can be reset at
any time.
This pages is shown automatically whenever

the INS selector on the AVIONICS POWER
panel on the aft right console is switched to
ALIGN NORM.
Normal alignment takes at least 7 minutes,
see the NORMAL OPS part of this manual for
further details.
MISC LIST-0 MISCELLANEOUS LIST
BULLSEYE MISC-8
Press any of the 9 numeric buttons to select a

miscellaneous-list-page.
Select whether the bulls-eye indication

should be referenced to the selected TACAN
(VOR) or the GPS TO-WAYPOINT. The
indication can also be hidden.
CCIP - MISC-9 CCIP INITIALISATION
CCIP stands for Continuously Computed

Impact Point. It is a real-time HUD bombing
mode.
Please see Sec.6 HUD in Detail for more
information
Sec.6 HUD IN DETAIL

Head-Up Display (HUD)
The Head-Up Display (HUD) symbology is superimposed upon the outside world. That means
for example that the horizon line is in the same spot on the combiner glass as the outside
world horizon and the Flight Path Marker (FPM) can be placed on any place of the outside
world and, with no changes, the aircraft will fly through that exact spot.
Display Formats
The HUD has four basic formats, Navigation (NAV), Air-to-Air (A-A) and Air-to-Ground (A-G)
and Landing (NAV sub-mode).
The avionics master mode determines the HUD format. All formats display basic navigation
and performance data, including airspeed, altitude, heading and attitude.
Navigation Format and General Information
The gun cross is the main pitch reference. It is on the aircraft's waterline, in front of the nose.
The Flight Path Marker (FPM) is showing the total velocity vector, thus indicating where the
aircraft is moving towards.
In strong crosswind the FPM might exceed the lateral limits of the HUD's field of view. Use the
DRIFT C/O (cut-out) switch on the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) to center the FPM on the HUD.
CAUTION: The CCIP will not be wind corrected with the DRIFT C/O switch in the C/O (cut-out)
position!
The steering diamond is superimposed on the present steer-point (VOR or GPS to-waypoint,
depending on the instrument mode)
Fly the FPM to the steering cue (tadpole symbol) to go directly to the present steer-point. The
tail indicates relative bearing to the steer-point. The 12 o'clock position indicates a 0 relative
bearing (point is on the nose), 3 o'clock indicates a 90 relative bearing (right abreast).
In the navigation mode the HUD operating mode shows the selected instrument mode.
If the horizon line is not in the HUD's field of view a so called ghost horizon (dashed line) is
shown. It always indicates the direction to the nearest horizon and enhances situational
awareness.
Also for situational awareness the pitch attitude dive bars (dashed) are angled towards the
horizon and zenith and nadir symbols are provided.
Sec.6 HUD IN DETAIL

Air-to-Ground Format
The air-to-ground mode is CCIP (Continuously Computed Impact Point). It provides a real-time
indication of the impact point of dumb-bombs.
On roll-in fly the Bomb Fall Line (BFL) to your target by placing the FPM above the target. On
final make only small corrections and keep your dive angle constant. When the pipper
reaches the target, pickle you bomb(s).
If the pull-up cue reaches the FPM before the pipper is on the target, go-around and set up
for a new pass. The picture above shows the optimum release point to hit the fuel tank.
Crosswind is compensated by the FPM lateral movement, if the drift cut-out switch on the ICP
is in NORM (centered). Head-/tailwind is not automatically corrected. It can only be
corrected by adjusting the drag/correction value on the CCIP page on the DED.
See Sec.5 ICP/DED in Detail for further details. In general, the effects of head and tailwind are
minor.
If, after the first pass, bomb accuracy is unsatisfactory, the drag/correction value can be
adjusted as follows:
Bombs SHORT
Bombs LONG
- INCREASE correction value

- DECREASE correction value
Also very steep dive deliveries (steeper than 55 degrees) may require a higher than default
correction value.
Level deliveries are only practical with high speeds and flown rather low, otherwise the CCIP
pipper will be below the HUD field of view.
CAUTION: As the CCIP mode (in FSX) relies on radio altimeter data it is essential that the terrain
underneath the aircraft is approximately of the SAME elevation as the target. Attacking a
target while flying along a downhill slope, e.g. into a valley, will be inaccurate. Fly ALONG the
valley instead.
Sec.6 HUD IN DETAIL

ILS / Landing Format
Non essential information is removed from the HUD with the gear lever down. It is restored on
the ground with ground speed below approximately 60 knots. With the LG lever down or the
instrument mode selector in either ILS position, the AOA bracket as well as a 3 degree dive bar
is added to the HUD.
The picture above shows a final approach on a 3 degree glide path, with optimum AOA/
speed, and a light crosswind from the right (Note: the gun cross is not in the center of the pitch
reference bars, they move laterally with the FPM).
Final approach is flown with reference to Angle of Attack (AOA) rather than airspeed. That
eliminates the need for a gross weight correction and is very accurate. The correct final
approach AOA is read against the AOA bracket, a squared bracket next to the FPM. With the
FPM in the middle of the bracket the AOA is optimal.
Sec.6 HUD IN DETAIL

ILS / Landing Format (cont.)
Note: The AOA bracket is g force corrected, the AOA indexer is not. You might see different
indications while pulling some g's during turns.
The speed, altitude and heading scales move with the FPM to further facilitate the perception
of the current AOA.
With the instrument mode selector (located left of the HSI, center instrument panel) in either
ILS/TCN or ILS/NAV position, a two-bar Instrument Landing System (ILS) indication is added to
the FPM.
The vertical line is the localizer deviation, the horizontal line is the glide-slope deviation. You
are on course and glide-path when both bars cross the FPM in the middle. The picture below
shows a slightly low, slightly right-of-centerline condition.
Air-to-Air Format
Note: For any weapon symbology to show up, the MASTER ARM switch must be in ARM or SIM.
Sec.6 HUD IN DETAIL

HUD Remote Control Panel
The HUD displays can be customized by the HUD control panel on the forward right console
and the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) just below the HUD combiner glass.
SCALES SWITCH
FPM SWITCH
DED DATA SWITCH
DEPRESSIBLE RETICLE
Selects vertical velocity (VV), velocity, altitude and heading scales

Selects attitude bars, horizon line and Flight Path Marker (FPM)
Displays DED CNI page data in the lower portion of the HUD
Selects the depressible reticle option (see below)
VELOCITY SWITCH
Selects Calibrated (CAS), True (TAS) or Ground Speed (GS) for

display on the speed scale
Selects barometric, radar or automatic display options
not functional
not functional
ALTITUDE SWITCH
BRIGHTNESS SWITCH
TEST SWITCH
The depressible reticle option is a backup, manual weapon delivery cue. Once selected by
the DEPR RET switch the two circle reticle can be depressed, or lowered, by the RET DEPR
thumb-wheel on the ICP. The amount is displayed in milliradians below the aircraft bore-sight
(gun cross), on the left side of the HUD, just above the master arm status.
Special Indications and Warnings
The word WARNING is flashing whenever a stall or over-speed condition (either because of
trailing edge flaps limitations or a general over-speed) is sensed.
CAUTION: The Landing Gear speed limit (300 knots CAS) is NOT monitored.
A flashing BRAKE-X is shown when ground impact is imminent and aggressive pilot action is
necessary to avoid ground contact. The same warning is also shown in red on the Multi
Function Displays (MFD).
The word ALTITUDE is flashing for about 8 seconds when descending through the MSL-FLOOR
(as set on the ALOW page of the DED).
When descending below the CARA ALLOW level (DED ALOW page) the allow level indication
(AL XXX, lower right) on the HUD is flashing and the red ALT LOW warning light illuminates,
except when the LG is down.
Upon reaching bingo fuel (set on the DED LIST->BINGO page) the word FUEL is flashing for 15
seconds in the center of the HUD. In the lower left-hand corner a FUEL indication is shown as
long as the remaining fuel on board is below bingo and complemented by a three digit figure
when the fuel level becomes critical. The three digits indicate the remaining fuel in hundred
pounds (004 indicates 400 lbs).
Sec.7 Flight characteristics

Flight Control System (FLCS)
The Flight Control System (FLCS) is a four channel fly-by-wire system.
It combines pilot stick an rudder inputs as well as aircraft motions to position the flight control
surfaces. Artificial stability provided by the FLCS allows for relaxed static stability. That means
the aircraft is, under certain center of gravity positions, aerodynamically unstable. It would flip
ends if the FLCS didn't constantly balance it out. That brings higher maneuverability and less
drag, as the elevator does not have to produce that much down-force.
If the pilot pulls back on the stick, the FLCS knows he wants to go up and places the elevator
"trailing edge up". Since the aircraft is unstable, it has no aerodynamic desire to stop the nose
from moving up, in fact it will even accelerate. So when the commanded pitch rate is
reached the elevator moves back towards neutral.
A way to check it out is to taxi down the runway fast (100 knots or more), look at the elevator
and hit the brakes WITHOUT applying forward or aft stick inputs. As the nose drops with
deceleration the elevator will deflect trailing edge up for a short while and return to neutral,
as the FLCS attempts to counter the un-commanded pitch change. Same thing when the
aircraft stops, but this time trailing edge down.
FLCS Limiters
Maximum AOA (Angle Of Attack) and maximum g-force is limited by the FLCS. However
under certain conditions, in heavy maneuvering the limiters may be defeated.
After the maximum AOA is reached, even with full aft stick and in low speed conditions, a stall
will not occur. The FLCS rather lowers the nose of the aircraft to prevent further speed
reduction.
Leading Edge Flaps (LEF)
The LEF optimize airflow across the wing and move in accordance with airspeed, AOA and gloading. They also provide special functions on takeoff and landing, moving to a 2 degrees up
position with main landing gear compression. This reduces aircraft tendency to bounce or lift
of prematurely.
Trailing Edge Flaps (TEF)
The TEF are automatically controlled, except when the ALTN FLAPS switch is in the EXTEND
position. With landing gear (LG) UP the TEF are retracted. With LG DOWN the TEF extend in
accordance with airspeed. Very little or no pitch trim changes are required as the FLCS
counters any negative effects of TEF movement.
Speed Brakes
The speed brakes can be used over the entire speed range and do not cause any trim
changes. With LG extension the speed brakes are limited to 43 degrees (normal: 60 degrees)
to prevent ground contact upon landing. After nose landing gear compression the speed
brakes are not limited and open to 60 degrees again.
Sec.7 Flight characteristics

Normal Flight Characteristics
Landing
Trim for on-speed AOA and fly that speed throughout the final approach. The throttle is used
primarily to control glide-path, and the stick is used to control airspeed through control of
AOA and direction through bank angle. Only very small inputs are required once established
and trimmed.
This technique allows for a precise control of the touchdown point and aids in minimizing
landing distance.
The speed brakes should be open during normal landings to prevent any floating tendencies
and to make a higher engine RPM setting possible, that allows for better, more instantaneous,
engine response.
If pitch trim is used during the turn to final a forward stick input is required upon roll-out in final
to counter nose-up motion. Do not fully trim stick forces on base or be ready to re-trim on final.
Engine Characteristics
Operating on primary (PRI) engine control, throttle movements are unrestricted, unless above
20000 feet and below 250 knots indicated airspeed. In this region engine stalls or blow-outs
may occur if the afterburner (AB) is selected before the engine has stabilized at military (MIL,
full dry) power.
Operating on secondary (SEC) engine control throttle movements are unrestricted up to MIL
power only. Ensure the engine is stabilized in MIL power before selecting AB, to avoid engine
stalls/blow-outs.
Operating the engine above the FTIT hard limit (995 C), ENGINE warning light ON, may cause
severe engine damage.
Out-of-Control Characteristics
Deep Stalls
If a very high AOA is reached, despite of the FLCS limiters, a deep stall might occur. Due to the
relaxed lateral stability, the aircraft will not be able to recover to normal AOA by means of
elevator force.
A deep stall is recognized by the AOA indicator showing 33 degrees (max indication), a glevel around 1.0 and airspeed indications of 150 knots or less. Pitch and roll oscillations may be
experienced.
Deep Stall Recoveries
As the elevator can not produce enough nose down force to recover from a deep stall
maximum left or right roll input should be applied. If the airspeed is high enough to produce a
sufficient roll rate the AOA should return to normal values as soon a the aircraft is inverted.
Delay the subsequent dive recovery until airspeed is well above 200 knots, altitude permitting.
If descending through 7000 feet AGL in a deep stall, EJECT.
Sec.8 NORMAL OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION
* - Items to be performed in BOTH cockpits (forward and aft)
# - MANDATORY Items (FSX)
DR - REAR Cockpit ONLY
Note: In general, a LEFT click (LC) places a switch AWAY from the pilot
and a rotary selector COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
A RIGHT click (RC) places a switch TOWARDS the pilot and
a rotary selector CLOCKWISE.
On the right console a QUICK START switch is provided.
START (LC) will set all systems ready for flight.
SHUTDOWN (RC) will cut the engine and set all
systems to OFF for a "cold" start.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
#
Fuel & Load...
...Set / Confirm
FUEL
External 1 are the EXTERNAL WING TANKS (both)
External 2 is the CENTERLINE EXTERNAL TANK
Center 3 are the CONFORMAL FUEL TANKS (CFTs) (both)
The other tanks are the various internal tanks and should
be full on ENG start to ensure proper CG settings.
ENTERING COCKPIT
*
*#
*#
*#
*#
*
*
DR
Ejection Safety Lever...

MAIN PWR...
Chaff/Flare Arm Switch...
ENG CONT...
FUEL MASTER...
ALTN GEAR Handle...
ALTN FLAPS...
GND JETT ENABLE...
HOOK Switch...
ARMT CONSENT...
...Safe (up)
...OFF
...Safe (Guard Down)
...PRI (Guard Down)
...MASTER (Guard Down)
...IN
...NORM
...OFF
...UP
...CONSENT (Guard Down)
COCKPIT INTERIOR CHECK

*
*
*
Loose Items...
Harness...
Personal Equipment...
...Stow
...Fasten
...Connect
LC
RC
LC
LC
RC
RC
RC
LC
LC

#
#
#
*#
#
#
#
*
*
#
DR
#
#
*#
*
*#
LEFT CONSOLE
OXY QTY Test Switch...
...OFF
RC
EPU/GEN Test Switch...
...OFF
RC
PROBE HEAT...
...OFF
STICK CONTROL...
...AS REQIRED
If flying from the forward cockpit: FWD,
flying from the rear cockpit: AFT
FLCS PWR TEST...
...NORM
DIGITAL BACKUP...
...OFF
RC
ALTN FLAPS...
...NORM
RC
LE FLAPS...
...AUTO
RC
BIT...
...OFF
RC
ROLL, YAW, PITCH trim...
...Center
FUEL MASTER...
...MASTER
LC
TANK INERTING...
...OFF
RC
ENG FEED...
...NORM
AIR REFUELING...
...CLOSE
RC
IFF MASTER...
...STBY
EXT LIGHTING...
...As required
EPU...
...NORM (2 Guards Down)
EPU Run Light...
...OFF
if EPU RUN Light is ON, switch OFF EPU and check
EPU FUEL is sufficient.
To refill the EPU FUEL: Stop the aircraft
Set the parking brake
Ensure RPM is 5% or less
Ensure Fuel is 1500lbs or more
Ensure EPU is OFF
MAIN PWR...
AVTR Power Switch...
ECM Power Switch...
AUDIO 1...
AUDIO 2...
ENG CONT...
ENG CONT...
JSF...
UHF...
THROTTLE...
...OFF
RC
...OFF
RC
...OFF
RC
...SET as required
...SET as required
...PRI (Guard Down)
LC
...NORM (Guard Down) LC
...OFF (Light off)
LC
...SET as required
...OFF
RC
LEFT AUXILIARY CONSOLE

ALTN GEAR Handle...
Chaff/Flare Arm Switch...
CHAFF/FLARE...
STORES CONFIG...
LANDING TAXI Light...
LG Handle...
GND JETT ENABLE...
BRAKES...
PARKING BRAKE/ANTI-SKID...
HOOK...
...IN
...Safe (Guard Down)
...OFF
...CAT I
...OFF
...DN
...OFF
...CHAN 1
...ANTI SKID
...UP
RC
LC
RC
RC
LC
LC
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ROLL...
PITCH...
MASTER ARM...
ARMT CONSENT...
LASER ARM...
RF...
ALTIMETER...
FUEL QTY SEL...
INSTR MODE...
...ATT HOLD
...A/P OFF
...OFF
...CONSENT (Guard Dn) LC
...OFF
RC
...NORM
LC
...SET
...NORM
...SET as required
DR
RIGHT AUXILIARY CONSOLE

EJECT MODE SEL...
...NORM or AFT
DR
#
*
#
#
#
#
RIGHT CONSOLE
SNSR PWR Switches (4)...
...OFF
HUD...
...SET as required
VOICE MESSAGE Switch...
... VOICE MESSAGE
INHIBIT will silence GPWS aural alerts
AIR SOURCE...
...NORM
AVCS POWER (6)...
...OFF
INS...
...OFF
ANTI ICE...
...AUTO/ON
OXY PRESS...
...CHECK (40-400psi)
OXY SUPPLY...
...ON
OXY Diluter...
...NORM
OXY EMER...
...NORM
OXY FLOW Indicator...
...CHECK (white)
AFTER COCKPIT INTERIOR CHECK COMPLETE...

...VERIFY
RC
RC
LC
RC
LC
LC
LC
RC
RC

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
#
MAIN PWR...
Verify FLCS RLY light ON.
...BATT
LC
FLCS PWR...
...TEST
Verify lights ON:
ACFT BATT TO FLCS
FLCS PMG
FLCS PWR (4, A,B,C,D)
LC
Verify FLCS RLY light OFF

#
#
#
FLCS PWR...
MAIN PWR...
Verify light ON:
ELEC SYS
HYD/OIL PRESS
FLCS RLY
SEC
ENGINE
...NORM
...MAIN PWR
EPU GEN Light...

EPU PMG Light...
CANOPY...
PARKING BRAKE...
INTAKE & DANGER AREA...
...OFF
...OFF
...CLOSE and LOCK
...SET
...CLEAR
RC
LC
LC
LC
STARTING ENGINE
#
JFS...
...START 2
JFS RUN Light...
...Confirm ON
Engine RPM increases to approximately 22%
At 20% RPM:
THROTTLE...
...IDLE at 20% RPM
If NO fuel flow at 20% RPM place JFS to OFF,
THOTTLE to OFF and cycle FUEL MASTER and
FUEL FEED to OFF and back to MASTER/NORM.
Reset/check THROTTLE in OFF (RC).
Go back to first item "Starting Engine"
JFS RUN Light...
...OFF at 50% RPM
If still ON switch OFF JFS manually (RC)
ENG IDLE...
HYD/OIL PRESS Light...
FUEL FLOW...
OIL PRESS...
NOZZLE...
RPM...
FTIT...
HYD PRESS A & B...
...CHECK
...OFF
...500-1500 pph
...15 psi or more
...85% or more
...60% - 64%
...650C or less
...2750 psi or more
JFS DOORS (ground crew)...
...Confirm CLOSED
RC
LC

AFTER ENGINE START
#
AVCS POWER...
...SET
MMC...
...ON
ST STA...
...ON
MFD...
...ON
UFC...
...ON
DL...
...ON
GPS...
...ON
INS...
...ALIGN
Caution: Starting the alignment with the GPS in OFF
will cause a longer than normal alignment.
LC
LC
LC
LC
LC
LC
RC
Caution: Avoid taxiing the aircraft until the alignment

is complete and INS is in NAV. If moving the aircraft
is necessary expect a long alignment or reset INS to
ALIGN when stationary again to restart the alignment.
#
#
#
SNSR PWR Panel:

LEFT HDPT...
RIGHT HDPT...
FCR...
RDR ALT...
ICP SYM...
MFDs...
DTE...
NAV...
COM...
PERF...
SMS...
DATA TRANSFERED...
...OFF, unless required

...AS REQIRED
...FCR
LC
...RDR ALT
LC (2)
...INCREASE
...SET as required
...SELECT
...SELECT
...SELECT
...SELECT
...SELECT
...VERIFY
LC
PROBE HEAT Switch...

...PROBE HEAT
Verify PROBE HEAT Caution light OFF
...TEST
Verify PROBE HEAT Caution light FLASHING
...OFF
LC
FIRE & OHEAT DETECT...

...TEST
Verify ENG FIRE light and OVERHEAT light ON
LC (2)
RC (2)
LC
OXY QTY Switch...

OXY LOW light...
FLOW Indication...
SUPPLY PRESS...
OXY QTY Switch...
...OXY QTY
LC
...ON
...BLINKING
...DECREASING TO ZERO
...OFF
RC
MAL & IND LTS...

Check all lights ON
...TEST
LC (2)

AFTER ENGINE START (cont.)
SEC Check:
May be delayed until the BEFORE TAKEOFF Check
ENG CONT Switch...
...SEC
RC
SEC Caution light...
...ON
RPM...
...STABILIZED
THROTTLE...
...Snap to MIL and then snap
to IDLE when RPM reaches 85%.
Check for normal indications
and smooth operation.
ENG CONT Switch...
...NORM (Guard Down)
LC
SEC Caution light...
...OFF
FLIGHT CONTROLS...
...CYCLE
To assist warming the hydraulic fluid and removing
air from the system, maximum stick and rudder inputs
should be made prior to running FLCS BIT.
FLCS BIT...
...BIT
RUN light will illuminate. At successful completion
of BIT (approximately 45 sec), the RUN light goes
OFF, and the FAIL and FLSC Warning light remain
OFF. If the FAIL light is ON before the BIT, there
was a failure on the previous flight. During the first
steps of the BIT the FAIL light will go OFF unless
a failure is still detected.
AVTR...
...SET as required
ECM...
...STBY
/ SET
A self test (approximately 2 minutes) is
initiated, all lights are ON.
The light extinguish when the test is
passed and the ECM can be switched
to OPR.
IFF...
...SET as required
AIR REFUEL...
AIR REFUEL...
RDY Light...
DISC Light...
AIR REFUEL...
RDY Light...
...CHECK
...OPEN
...ON
...OFF
...CLOSE
...OFF
LC
LC
LC
RC
CHAFF/FLARE...
...TEST
All lights blinking indicates a passed test
RC
ALTIMETER...
LC
...ELECT
FUEL QTY Selector...

...TEST
FR, AL pointers indicate 2000 ( 100) pounds and
totalizer indicates 6000 ( 100) pounds.
FWD and AFT FUEL LOW caution lights ON.
EPU FUEL...
...95% - 102%
LC

AFTER ENGINE START (cont.)
After FLCS BIT completed:
DBU Check:
DIGITAL BACKUP Switch...
DBU Warning light...
FLIGHT CONTROLS...
DIGITAL BACKUP Switch...
TRIM...
...DIGITAL BACKUP
LC
...ON
...CYCLE, check normal response
...OFF
RC
...CHECK ROLL and YAW CENTERED
EPU Check:
EPU may be checked any time after ENG start.
EPU GEN Light...
...OFF
EPU PMG Light...
...OFF
EPU Switch...
...NORM
If the EPU RUN light is ON place EPU switch to OFF and wait until
all EPU lights are OFF before placing EPU switch back to NORM.
Verify EPU FUEL.
OXYGEN...
...100%
RPM...
INCREASE at least 10% above IDLE
Attempting EPU/GEN TEST at IDLE may result in low EPU speed
and may cause electrical problems/failure.
If the MAIN PWR switch de-latches to BATT during EPU/GEN TEST,
one reset may be attempted.
EPU/GEN TEST Switch...
EPU AIR Light...
EPU GEN Light...
EPU PMG Light...
EPU RUN Light...
EPU/GEN TEST Switch...
THROTTLE...
OXYGEN...
#
...GEN/TEST
...ON
...OFF
...OFF
...ON, minimum 5 seconds
...OFF
IDLE
...NORMAL
LC
RC
When INS READY blinking on DED or HUD:

INS...
...NAV
RC
Caution: placing INS to OFF will require another full alignment
DR
HUD OVRD...
...AS REQIRED
if flying from the forward cockpit: NORM
flying form the rear cockpit: OVRD
AVIONICS and INSTRUMENTS...

...CHECK / SET
Use ICP and DED as required

TAXI
*
*
*
*
NWS...
BRAKES...
HEADING...
FLIGHT INTRUMENTS...
...SELECT
...CHECK
...CHECK
...CHECK
LC
BEFORE TAKEOFF
#
*#
*#
*#
#
#
PROBE HEAT...
...PROBE HEAT
ALTN FLAPS...
...NORM
TRIM...
...CENTER
Pitch TRIM will be set by FLCS during T/O
LC
RC
IFF...
...LOW / NORM
RC
SPEEDBRAKES...
...CLOSED
CHAFF/FLARE...
...SET as required
LC
MASTER ARM...
...SIM
RC
...ARM (Down)
RC
CANOPY...
...LOCKED, Light OFF
OIL PRESS...
...CEHCK 15 psi or more
ALL WARN & CAUT Lights...
...OFF
If the TO/LDG CONFIG Warning light is still on, taxi with 5 knots or more for
at least 5 seconds and then verify TEF down.
TAKEOFF
THROTTLE...
ENGINE INSTRUMENTS...
BRAKES...
THROTTLE...
NWS Light...
10 knots below TAKEOFF SPEED...
...INREASE TO 75-80% RPM

...CHECK
...RELEASE
...MIL or MAX AB
...OFF before 80 knots
...ROTATE to 12 PITCH
before 300 knots...

...LG UP, red light OFF
CAUTION: Do not rush LG retraction after lift off. TEF retract with the LG. The
reduction in lift may cause the aircraft to decent and contact the runway.
IN-FLIGHT
FUEL...
QXYGEN...
COCKPIT PRESSURE...
ENGINE INSTRUMENTS...
...CHECK quantity, balance

...CHECK flow, pressure
...CHECK
...CHECK

CHANGING BETWEEN COCKPITS
DR
DR
#
CHANGING TO AFT SEAT

HUD OVRD...
VIDEO SEL...
...OVRD or as required
...as required
LC
CHANGING TO FRONT SEAT

STICK CONTROL...
...FWD
RC
CHAFF/FLARE...
MASTER ARM...
LASER ARM...
...SAFE (Guard down)

...SIM / OFF
...OFF
RC
RC
INITIAL
SPEED...
...300kt, 1500ft AGL
BRAKE
THROTTLE...
SPEEDBRAKES...
...RETARD as required
...OPEN as required
DOWNWIND
LG...
...DOWN (below 300kt)
LANDING
BASETURN
DECENT...
...INITIATE
LG...
...CHECK DOWN, 3 GREEN
SPEED...
..."ON SPPED" AOA
AOA is higher during turns and when pulling G's
FINAL
SPEEDBRAKES...
SPEED...
...CHECK OPEN
..."ON SPEED" AOA
TOUCHDOWN
AOA...
...MAX 13 degrees
CAUTION: Above 13 degrees AOA AB nozzle and speed-brakes will contact the
ground.
AEROBRAKE...
...MAX "ON SPEED" AOA
GO-AROUND / TOUCH AND GO

THROTTLE...
...MIL / MAX AB
MAX AB is recommended for go-around
SPEEDBRAKES...
...CLOSE
CLIMBING...
...LG UP

AFTER LANDING
*#
SPEEDBRAKES...
PROBE HEAT...
IFF MASTER...
IFF M-4 CODE...
EXT LIGHTS...
MASTER ARM...
...CLOSE
...OFF
...STBY
...HOLD
...SAFE (Up)
...as required
...OFF
RC
LC
RC
LC
PRIOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN

#
#
#
INS...
AVIONICS (6)...
SNSR PWR (4)...
ICP SYM...
...OFF
...OFF
...OFF
...OFF
LC
RC
RC
LD
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
#
#
#
THROTTLE...
...OFF
EPU GEN Light...
...CONFIRM OFF
EPU PMG Light...
...CONFIRM OFF
EPU RUN Light...
...CONFIRM OFF
If ON, EPU is running. Switch EPU OFF.
MAIN PWR...
...OFF
OXY SUPPLY...
...OFF
CANOPY...
...OPEN
RC
RC
RC
RC
Sec.9 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

Introduction
This section covers the operation of the aircraft during emergency/abnormal conditions. It
includes indications of a problem as well as corrective actions.
There are three basic rules that apply to all abnormal and emergency conditions:
1. FLY THE AIRCRAFT
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate! Keep the aircraft under control. Do not hit the ground or
other aircraft. Only if the flight-path is stabilized:
2. ANALYZE THE SITUATION AND TAKE PROPER ACTIONS
Use the warning/caution light analysis if practical and/or take corrective action.
3. LAND AS THE SITUATION DICTATES
Heavy emergencies require a LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, at the nearest suitable airfield.
Less urgent abnormal situations require a LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. The flight has to be
terminated, but a landing at the nearest airfield may not be necessary and a return to homebase may be possible.
WARNING LIGHT ANALYSIS
The warning lights are located on the left and right edge of the glare-shield, illuminating in red.
WARNING LIGHT
CAUSE
Engine compartment
fire
CORRECTIVE ACTION / REMARK

If not at, climb to minimum safe ejection
altitude (2000 feet AGL). Then retard throttle as
far as practicable.
If warning light stays on: EJECT.
If warning light goes off: LAND AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. Consider flying a flame-out pattern.
RPM is below idle value If engine flamed-out (fuel flow zero), attempt a
in-flight restart by retarding the throttle to idle
or
and selecting JFS START 2.
If unsuccessful: refer to FLAME-OUT LANDING.
FTIT is above 995 C
hard limit
If engine over-temperature (FTIT < 995), retard

the throttle below FTIT limit.
Low pressure in one or

both hydraulic systems
Check pressure indicators to determine system

and condition.
If engine oil pressure below 15 psi minimize
or
throttle movement and prepare for engine
failure. Consider flying a flame-out pattern.
Low engine oil pressure If hydraulic pressure below 1000 psi, limit flight
control movement to minimum.
If HYD-A system effected: Use ALTN GEAR
handle to lower the landing gear, speed-brakes
are inoperable.
If airplane control becomes sluggish: EJECT.
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

WARNING LIGHT ANALYSIS (cont.)
WARNING LIGHT
CAUSE
Aircraft configuration
wrong for takeoff or
landing-

In flight:
If below 10000 ft, slower than 190 knots and
vertical speed at least 250 FPM descend: LG/TEF
NOT DOWN
INCREASE AIRSPEED, DECREASE SINK-RATE OR
LOWER LANDING GEAR
If LG is selected down: refer to the LG panel, to
check down-lock indicators.
If LG down-locked: TEF not extended, USE ALTN
FLAPS
If unsuccessful: INCREASED LANDING DISTANCE
If LG NOT down-locked: Attempt a LG recycle.
I unsuccessful: USE ALTN GEAR HANDLE
If still unsuccessful: PARTIAL or ALL LG FAILURE,
LAND WITH EXTREME CAUTION
On ground:
TEF not fully down. Taxi with 5 knots or more for
at least 5 seconds and then verify TEF down.
If unsuccessful: ABORT the aircraft.
Canopy not closed

and locked
Verify the canopy lock is in the LOCK (DOWN)

position.
In flight:
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL,
REDUCE SPEED BELOW 250 KNOTS
On ground:
Recycle the canopy with the canopy lock lever.
If unsuccessful: ABORT the aircraft.
One or more FLCS

malfunctions.
Disregard until FLCS BIT has been performed.

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
FLCS operating on
Digital Back-Up
program.
Verify DIGITAL BACKUP switch on FLT CONTROL

panel is OFF.
Terrain Following (TF) or If autopilot is lost: FLY MANUALLY

autopilot system failure.
Also indicates autopilot DISENGAGE AUTOPILOT and MANUALLY FLY SAFE
ON below TF ADV
ALTITUDE.
(MSL).
Radar altitude is below CLIMB IMMEDIATELY
CARA ALOW value, set
CAUTION: Only works with operational RDR
on DED ALOW page.
ALTIMETER.

CAUTION LIGHT ANALYSIS
The caution lights are located on the caution light panel, right auxiliary panel, or directly on
their respective systems panel.
Note: Self-explanatory or not functional (FSX) caution lights may be omitted.
CAUTION LIGHT
CAUSE
FLCS minor fault

or
LEF LOCK
ELEC SYSTEM fault
CHECK MAIN PWR ON and engine at or above

idle
CHECK SWITCH on FLT CONTROL PANEL
PROBE HEAT off or fault AVOID ICING CONDITIONS

AUTO TERRAIN
In FSX there is no terrain following feature
FOLLOWING (ATF) NOT
ENGAGED when
AUTOPILOT ON
Forward reservoir fuel
below 250 lbs
Aft reservoir fuel below LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

400 lbs
Engine damaged or
failed

Consider flying a flame-out pattern.
If ENG FAILED: refer to FLAMEOUT LANDING.
SECONDARY ENG
control active
Move throttle with care.

STABILIZE AT MIL POWER BEFORE SELECTING
AFTER BURNER (higher flame-out risk)
ICE detected in the

ENG inlet
CHECK ENGINE ANTI ICE ON, ANTI ICE panel,

aft right console
AVOID ICING CONDITIONS
OVERHEAT condition in LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

ENG or EPU
compartment, or MAIN
LG wheel well
ELECTRONIC ENG
CONTROL off or fault
CHECK MAIN PWR ON and engine at or above

idle
MAIN and STBY GENERATOR may FAIL
AVIONICS off or fault
CHECK MMC ON, AVIONICS POWER panel, aft

right console

CAUTION LIGHT ANALYSIS (cont.)
The caution lights are located on the caution light panel, right auxiliary panel, or directly on
their respective systems panel.
Note: Self-explanatory or not functional (FSX) caution lights may be omitted.
CAUTION LIGHT
CAUSE
AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
cooling air
temperature or
pressure insufficient
May be seen on hot days, limit operation to 10

minutes maximum.
In flight: CLIMB TO COOLER AIR-TEMPS
RADAR ALTIMETER off

or fault
CHECK RDR ALT switch, SNSR panel, forward

right console, out of OFF
IDENTIFICATION FRIEND CHECK IFF MASTER switch on AUX COMM

OR FOE (IFF) off or fault panel, aft left console not in OFF.
EJECTION SAFETY lever
UP (system safe)
ARM EJECTION SEAT (lever down) before flight.
ANTI SKID SYSTEM off or CHECK / RECYCLE PARKING BRAKE / ANTI SKID
fault
switch, LG panel, left auxiliary panel
TAIL HOOK not
uplocked
CHECK HOOK switch, LG panel, left auxiliary

panel
OXYGEN SUPPLY off or

fault
CHECK OXYGEN SUPPLY switch ON, OXYGEN

REGULATOR panel, aft right console.
In flight: DESCEND to limit CABIN ALT to 12000
feet.
CABIN ALTITUDE too

high
CHECK AIR SOURCE switch NORMAL, forward

right console, USE 100% OXYGEN
DESCEND TO LOWER ALTITUDE UNTIL LIGHT OFF
ATTENTION GETTER
Whenever a caution light illuminates, the

master caution lights up as well, to direct the
pilots attention to the caution light panel. The
master caution should be reset by pressing it,
so the next caution is recognized as well.

FLAME-OUT LANDING PATTERN (Typical, Overhead Approach)
Notes:
1.
Maximum range (LG up) is achieved at 7 degrees AOA for any gross weight (GW) and
drag index (DI) (airspeed 200 knots approximately, for a clean a/c). Glide ratio is
approximately 7 NM per 5000 feet AGL. With stores glide ration decreases.
2.
Optimum bank angles are 50 degrees (LG up) and 55 degrees (LG down) for least
altitude lost per degree of turn.
3.
Use the HUD FPM on final. Aim for the approach end of the runway before initiating the
flare with 190 knots optimum. Flare will reduce speed significantly. Touchdown with
optimum AOA (indexer: green donut).
4.
Use speed brakes as necessary during flame-out patterns.
WARNING:
Do not allow the airspeed to drop below MINIMUM AIRSPEED (170 knots).
EJECT if it becomes obvious that a safe landing can not be made. Ejection can be
accomplished at any point in the pattern; however, do not delay ejection below 2000
feet AGL in an attempt to salvage a questionable approach.
Simulated Flame-Out Approach (SFO Approach)

A Simulated Flame-Out (SFO) approach can and should be flown from time to time for pilots
proficiency.
Throttle AT IDLE will provide a adequate thrust level (close to zero). Check normal engine
operations on base.
CREDITS
David Brice, Michael Hgele..Project Management
Documentation
Michael Hgele...Aircraft Design
Panel and Gauge Artwork & Coding
Systems Simulation
Flight Dynamics
(Pretty much everything else!)
Michael Hgele, Nick Degnan, Butch, Matt Wynn...Aircraft Artwork
David Brice, IRIS AudioworX.....Aircraft Sounds
IRIS Beta Test Team
Norm Gibo Gibson, Chris Halpin, Chris Sykes, Pam Brooker, Nick Degnan,
Andrew Nott, Paul Frimston, Jeremy Brown, Anthony Douglas, Jose Valez,
Matt Wynn, Scott Hash, Bill Mackay.
A special thanks go to Nick Rammos for coming in late in development
wielding a whip made of Falcon talons.. ;) This product is all the more detailed
thanks to your valued input.
Rob and Scott from A2A Simulations for being kind enough to share the secret
that is a Collimated HUD.
Dean Hall for providing once again, the joy of ambient occlusion for our
textures and some very snazzy weathering techniques for our bashed up
cockpits.
Finally a personal thanks to Jerome Meriweather for a fantastic F-16 cockpit
website with plenty of information to hand. The site helped me learn what all
the damn switches do when Michael wasnt around to ask!
(Thanks guys for all your hard work..)
For further support, please visit and register to our forums at
www.irissimulations.com.
David Brice
Founder & Product Manager
IRIS Flight Simulation Software
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Introduction

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

QUICK-START & CLICK PHILOSOPHY

Open the required .flt file in notepad.

The number at the end of GBU-12 Paveway corresponds to the amount

SP1/SP2 USERS PLEASE NOTE

If youve installed on SP1 or SP2 and have upgraded to acceleration, simply

Sec.1 COCKPIT OVERVIEW

Sec.1 Cockpit Overview

Sec.1 Cockpit Overview

(FC-LRC & LFC) Left-hand console featuring;

(FC-LAC) Left-hand auxiliary console featuring;

(FC-IP) Instrument panel featuring;

(FC-RAC) Right-hand auxiliary console

(FC-RFC & RRC) Right console featuring;

Sec.1 Cockpit Overview

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

a.) System test panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

b.) Anti-G test panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

d.) Manual trim control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

e.) Fuel control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

f.) Auxiliary communication panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

g.) External lighting control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

h.) Emergency Power Unit (EPU) control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

i.) Electrical control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

j.) Engine & Jet Start control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

k.) Manual Pitch Override (MPO) panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

n.) Audio 2 panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

o.) Audio 1 panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

o.) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

a.) Threat Warning Auxiliary (TWA) panel and Misc items

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

b.) Chaff-Flare control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

c.) Landing gear control panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

c.) Landing gear control panel (cont.)

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

a.) Misc armament panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

a.) Misc armament panel

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

b.) Eyebrow lights and upper console instruments

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

c.) Primary flight instrumentation

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

d.) Engine status instrumentation

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

e.) Primary flight management components

Sec.2 COCKPIT IN DETAIL

a.) Right-hand auxiliary panel