Startup, Taxi and Takeoff (DCS A-10C v1.1.0.

9+)
Initiate electrical power 1. Right console Electrical Panel BATTERY switch: @Night: Turn on Flood Light 2. Right console Electrical Panel INVERTER switch: Electrical power running PWR (up position) STBY (up position)

Test caution and warning systems, activate oxygen supply

1. Test cockpit indication lights Left console Auxiliary Lighting (AUX LTG) Panel press and hold LAMP TEST button 2. Test fuel indicator: Front dash press and hold TEST IND button Both needles point to ~3000 lbs, digital totalizer readout: ~5900 lbs 3. Right console Oxygen Regulator Panel Oxygen SUPPLY switch: ON Oxygen flow indicated in the FLOW window 4. Test the oxygen remaining indicator: Hold OXY IND TEST (Oxygen Indicator Test) button OXY LOW caution light flashing when indication < 0,5l

Power the radios

Left console 1. VHF/AM Frequency Mode Dial: TR (left position) 2. VHF/FM Frequency Mode Dial: TR (left position) 3. UHF Radio Function Dial: MAIN (up position) 1. Close canopy to minimize the noise Right console Canopy Control Switch: Right click and hold (LCTRL+C) 2. Provide power to boost pumps of left/right wing tanks and left/right fuselage tanks Left console Fuel System Control Panel Boost Pumps Left Wing switch: ON (up position) Boost Pumps Right Wing switch: ON (up position) Boost Pumps Main Fuselage Left switch: ON (up position) Boost Pumps Main Fuselage Right switch: ON (up position) 3. Start APU: Left console Throttle Panel APU switch: START (up position) Monitor front dash EMI Panel APU EGT and RPM gauges Wait until APU EPM @100%! 4. Right console Electrical Panel APU GEN (Generator) switch: PWR (up position) APU generator powers aircraft and relieves battery drain 5. Right console Electrical Panel Left AC Generator Power: Right AC Generator Power: PWR (up position) PWR (up position)

Initiate engine start sequence

Request startup from ATC

1. Tune VHF-AM radio to ATC frequency 2. Broadcast on VHF-AM: HOTAS Mic Switch FORWARD (LALT+NUM+) 3. Main ATCs... (F5) <AIRFIELD> (FX) Request startup (F3) 1. Left throttle from OFF to IDLE (RALT+POS1) 2. Monitor EMI panel APU GEN caution light starts flashing once left engine is at ~50% core fan RPM APU GEN no longer providing power to the aircraft systems and can be switched off: Right console Electrical Panel APU GEN switch: OFF Core fan RPM stabilizes at ~60% Left Hydraulic system pressure normalizes between 2800 and 3350 PSI

Crank up left engine

Power up CDU and EGI 1. Right console CDU power switch: Systems 2. Right console EGI power switch: Automated BIT begins Crank up right engine

ON (up position) ON (up position)

1. Right throttle from OFF to IDLE (RCTRL+POS1) 2. Monitor EMI panel Core fan RPM stabilizes at ~60% Right Hydraulic system pressure normalizes between 2800 and 3350 PSI

Flight controls check

Check

stick/rudder input: speedbrakes: flaps:

rudder left (Y) / rudder right (X) extract (LCTRL+B) / retract (LSHIFT+B) extract (F) / retract (LSHIFT+F) APU switch: OFF

Turn off APU Uncage SAI

Left console Throttle Panel

Front dash Turn left SAI cage knob (Hold RMB and move mouse up/down or rotate scroll wheel)

Once uncaged, roll the wheel back to set SAI aircraft indicator level on the horizon Change HUD mode Turn on CICU and MFCDs @Night: Front dash AHCP HUD Mode switch: NIGHT (down position) 1. Front dash AHCP CICU switch: 2. Left MFCD Power knob: @Night: Left MFCD Power knob: ON (up position) DAY (up position) NT (middle position)

3. Right MFCD Power knob: DAY (up position) @Night: Right MFCD Power knob: NT (middle position) MFCDs turned on and showing DTS page Initiate IFFCC BIT Set up flight control systems 1. Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: TEST (middle position) 2. UFC press ENT button (ENGAGE PREFLIGHT BIT YES) 1. Set left and right Yaw and Pitch SAS channels to ON Left console SAS panel 1. Yaw SAS Engage Left switch: ON (up position) 2. Yaw SAS Engage Right switch: ON (up position) 3. Pitch SAS Engage Left switch: ON (up position) 4. Pitch SAS Engage Right switch: ON (up position) 2. Left console SAS panel press and hold T/O TRIM button Upload data from the data cartridge Activate JTRS Prepare countermeasures Left MFCD OSB-10 (LOAD ALL) MFCDs busy until asterisks reappear ON (up position) ON (up position) STBY (left position) ON (middle position) ON (middle position) ON (middle position) ON (middle position) ON (up position) Front dash AHCP JTRS switch: JTRS provides power to the SADL

Leave IFFCC test mode Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch:

1. Right console CMSP panel CMSP mode switch: 2. Turn on four system select switches: Missile Warning System (MWS): Electronic Countermeasure Jammer (JMR): Radar Warning Receiver (RWR): Countermeasure Dispenser (DISP): Front dash ANTI-SKID switch: Click yellow seat arm handle View TAD page on left MFCD: View CDU page on right MFCD: ON (up position)

Turn on anti-skid and pitot tube heating Arm ejection seat Select MFCD pages Turn on NWS Calibrate altimeter Set IDs (optional)

Right console Environmental Control Panel Pitot Tube Heating: Left MFCD OSB-15 (TAD) Right MFCD OSB-13 (CDU)

Press HOTAS Pinky Button (EINFG) STEERING ENGAGED indicator lights up Set altimeter to airfield elevation Front dash Altimeter rotate Pressure Set Knob as desired Enter TAD Network Configuration Page: Enter OID in UFC scratchpad followed by Enter GID in UFC scratchpad followed by Left MFCD OSB-10 (NET) OSB-7 (OWN ID) OSB-8 (GRP ID)

Switch to EGI mode

Wait until INS fully aligned CDU displaying T= 4.0 0.8 and flashing INS NAV RDY Right MFCD OSB-9 (NAV) Right console AAP panel STEER PT switch: Flight route appears on the TAD FL. PLAN (left position)

Switch from HARS to EGI mode: Front dash NMSP press EGI button FPM and VVI are displayed, arming of EAC now possible Switch on EAC and radar altimeter Request taxi to runway from ATC Left Console LASTE panel EAC switch: Left Console LASTE panel Radar altimeter switch: ARM (up position) NRM (up position)

1. Broadcast on VHF-AM: HOTAS Mic Switch FORWARD (LALT+NUM+) 2. Main ATCs... (F5) <AIRFIELD> (FX) Request taxi to runway (F1) TAXI (down position)

Turn on lights for taxiing Nosegear Main headlight: Front dash Lights switch:

Lights according to panel: Throttle Pinkie switch AFT (LCTRL+P) Right console Position Lights switch: FLASH (up position) Taxi Holding Short Taxi to the active runway Come to a stop at the holding point Request take-off from ATC 1. Broadcast on VHF-AM: HOTAS Mic Switch FORWARD (LALT+NUM+) 2. Main ATCs... (F5) <AIRFIELD> (FX) Request takeoff (F1) Lining Up Turn onto the active runway Set flaps to MVR (7-degrees): (F) Set takeoff lights Nosegear Main headlight: Front dash Lights switch: TAXI (down position) Lights according to panel: Throttle Pinkie switch AFT (LCTRL+P) Right console Lights panel Formation Lights dial: ON Right console Lights panel Position Lights switch: STEADY (down position) Right console Lights panel Anti-Collision Lights switch: ON (up position) 0 knots Final checks. Ensure the following: Front dash ANTI-SKID switch: ON (up position) Right console Environmental Control Panel Pitot Tube Heating: position) Flaps to MVR (7-degrees) Optional: Hold down wheel brakes (press and hold W) Increase throttle to 85% core RPM Check caution lights panel for abnormalities Begin to roll at max engine power Optional: Release wheel brakes (let go W) Advance throttles to MAX < 50 knots ~50 knots VR (~120 knots) Use NWS to maintain aircraft on runway center Disable NWS (EINFG), because the rudders are now effective Rotate (the aircraft's nosewheel leaves the ground) Raise nose to ~10 degrees pitch on the ADI Raise landing gear (G) at positive rate of climb Landing gear horn will sound while landing gear is in transition V3 (~170 knots) 180 knots Raise flaps (LSHIFT+F) Adjust pitch angle to maintain 180 KIAS (good average climb speed) Below 160 KIAS: reduce climb rate to avoid a stall

ON (up

Note: In order to achieve greater realism, the speeds for rotation (VR) and flaps retraction (V3) can be determined using charts.

TACAN
Homing in on a TACAN ground station Select TCN navigation mode: Front dash NMSP press TCN button Set desired TACAN channel (Right dash TACAN panel): Nr TACAN station 1 Batumi 2 Senaki 3 Kobuleti 4 Kopitnaryi 5 Vaziani 1. 2. 3. TACAN channel 16X 31X 67X 44X 22X TACAN ID BTM TSK KBL KTS VAS -.-....ID (MORSE CODE) -... ... -... .--..-.. ... ...

Set tens channel digit: roll mouse wheel up/down over left channel selector knob Change function of right channel selector knob to value select: right-click right channel selector knob Set ones channel digit: roll mouse wheel up/down over right channel selector knob

Power up TACAN receiver: Right dash TACAN panel Mode dial: T-R (Transmit-Receive) (up position) TACAN station outside operative range TACAN receiver doesn't receive a signal HSI Bearing Pointer 1 needle spinning clockwise TACAN station within operative range (~110 NM) HSI Bearing Pointer 1 needle indicates bearing to selected TACAN station HSI-range indicator indicates the range ID of TACAN station is transmitted in Morse code

Adjust TACAN volume: Right dash TACAN panel roll mouse wheel up/down over Volume knob Volume up: roll mouse wheel up Volume down: roll mouse wheel down If TACAN approach desires a particular heading, turn HSI Set Course knob to desired course. HSI CDI and ADI Steering Bar will indicate steering commands for the set course toward the TACAN station

Landing
Navigate to Access CDU DIVERT page destination 1. Right MFCD OSB-13 (CDU) airfield using GPS 2. Open CDU NAV page: UFC FUNC, 2 (NAV) component of the 3. Right MFCD OSB-10 (DIVERT) EGI lists the four closest airbases with their corresponding bearing, range and TTG programmed in the CDU as selectable waypoints Set specified airbase as steerpoint: press OSB-xx HUD navigation data block now indicates range and TTG to airbase Set VHF/AM radio to ATC radio frequency of airbase (airbase's ATC radio frequency is displayed in the TWR line of CDU FLDINFO (Field Info) page) 1. Set first two digits of the frequency: left/right-click Frequency Selector 1st dial 2. Set third digit of the frequency: left/right-click Frequency Selector 2nd dial Set up ILS panel (Right console ILS panel) for approach ILS is a ground-based precision approach system ILS beacons operate at specific frequencies that need to be tuned to by the approaching aircraft 1. Configure the ILS receiver to the airfield's ILS frequency Change the MHz-value: roll mouse wheel over left frequency wheel Change the kHz-value: roll mouse wheel over right frequency wheel 2. Power up ILS receiver: right-click left frequency wheel Check in with approach and call flight inbound 1. Open VHF/AM radio menu: HOTAS Mic Switch FORWARD (LALT+NUM+) 2. Select ATC Radio Page (F5) 3. Select XXX Approach (FX) 4. Call inbound (F1) 5. Receive the vector to Final Approach Fix from ATC 6. Exit the radio menu (ESC) Navigate to Final Approach Fix (~10nm off the runway) as directed by ATC 1. Make a turn to heading transmitted by ATC 2. Descend to pattern altitude (generally between 2000 and 3000 ft. AGL) Set HSI Course to runway heading to get correct CDI indication for final approach (runway heading can be deduced by the runway ID, e.g. runway 13 has a heading of ~130) 1. Roll mouse wheel over HSI COURSE SET knob and set needle to correct value Scale TAD map in/out to see airbase steerpoint on the map 1. Make TAD SOI: Left MFCD OSB-15 (TAD) 2. Zoom in: HOTAS DMS UP (POS1) Zoom out: HOTAS DMS DOWN (ENDE) Set HUD as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) Hit approach fix Hit approach fix at ~2500 ft. and ~230 KIAS 1. CDI needle on the HSI begins to move down toward the course needle 2. Turn toward the runway to keep the two needles aligned to pick up the glideslope along the runway heading 3. As you turn, bleed off speed to below 200 kts, extend landing gear and flaps for landing Select ILS Mode: Front Dash NMSP press ILS mode button ABLE/STOW ADI Localizer Bar switch: ABLE (left position) far from the runway: red Glideslope Warning Flag on ADI, not currently receiving ILS signal near the runway: flag stowed and GDI needle appearing ILS guides approaching aircraft to the runway using vertical (glideslope) and horizontal (localizer) radio signals Once ILS signal is picked up by the ILS receiver, the Glideslope Deviation Indicator will appear on the ADI Center this needle by gaining or losing altitude Pitch steering bar appears on the ADI for precise pitch control down the glidepath Bank steering bar appears on the ADI for precise directional control Once established Set the aircraft to landing configuration on the glidepath Flaps to DN (down) position (F 2x) final approach Lower landing gear (LSHIFT+G) Fly the aircraft precisely down the glidepath toward the runway's touchdown point Use AoA Indexer to maintain an onspeed approach, around 120 kts:

^ : speed too fast o : proper speed v : speed too low

Use PAPI lights system, if available on airfield: assists pilot in maintaining glideslope during final approach consists of four lights lined up horizontally near the runway threshold goal is to see two red and two white lights going from left to right more red: below glideslope more white: above glideslope Request landing clearance Open VHF/AM radio command menu: HOTAS Mic Switch FORWARD (LALT+NUM+) Request permission to land (F1) Exit menu (ESC) Touchdown Speed < 70 kts Taxi Use the rudder (X/Y) to keep aircraft running down center of runway Engage wheel brakes (press and hold W) Engage NWS: HOTAS Pinky Button (EINFG) Taxi off the runway

Shutting down the Set ANTI-SKID Switch and Pitot Tube Heat Switch to OFF aircraft 1. Front dash ANTI-SKID switch: OFF (down position) 2. Right console Environmental Control Panel Pitot Tube Heating: OFF (down position) Turn off ILS receiver: Right console ILS panel right-click left frequency wheel OFF (down position) OFF (down position) OFF (down-right position) OFF (down-right position) OFF (down-left position) Turn off IFFCC and CICU 1. Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: 2. Front dash AHCP CICU switch: Turn off left and right MFCDs 1. Left MFCD DAY/NIGHT/OFF knob: 2. Right MFCD DAY/NIGHT/OFF knob: Turn off Countermeasures system Right console CMSP panel CMSP mode switch: Retract Flaps to UP position (LSHIFT+F 2x) Turn off EGI and CDU 1. Right console EGI power switch: 2. Right console CDU power switch: OFF (down position) OFF (down position)

Spool down engines 1. Spool down left engine (RALT+ENDE) Monitor EMI panel: Safe spool down to 0 core speed RPM / ITT below 200 deg 2. Spool down right engine (RCTRL+ENDE) Monitor EMI panel: Safe spool down to 0 core speed RPM / ITT below 200 deg Turn off inverter and battery switch 1. Right console Electrical Panel INVERTER switch: 2. Right console Electrical Panel BATTERY switch: Turn off radios 1. Left console VHF/AM Frequency Mode Dial: 2. Left console VHF/FM Frequency Mode Dial: 3. Left console UHF Radio Function Dial: OFF (middle position) OFF (down position)

OFF (down-left position) OFF (down-left position) OFF (up-left position)

Use of AN/AAQ-28 LITENING-II AT targeting pod (TGP)

used to conduct visual target search and designation for weapons delivery at long ranges in day and night time conditions needs to be equipped (on either station 2 or 10) best used above 10.000ft. to take advantage of its sight range
Front dash AHCP TGP switch: ON (up position) Takes a while to boot up, enters STBY mode when ready to use Select TGP page: Right MFCD OSB-15 (TGP) Select A-G page: Right MFCD OSB-2 (A-G) TGP is now in A-G mode and displaying video Brackets indicate visible area in NFOV mode To the right of the crosshairs is the Yardstick which indicates the ground distance covered by the right half of the crosshair Bottom-right corner indicates slant range to the center of the crosshairs Upper-right corner indicates the North Arrow which is stabilized to the ground plane and indicates bearing due North Top-left corner indicates current FOV and zoom level Bottom of the display indicates current location coordinates Bottom-left corner indicates Attitude Reference Symbol and clock Set TGP as SOI: Change TGP settings (optional) HOTAS Coolie Hat RIGHT long (hold K) Select TGP Control page: Right MFCD OSB-1 (CNTL) Change TGP settings as desired Select coordinate system for current location indication: OSB-7 LL: lat/long e.g. N42 25.559 E042 31.812 MGRS: e.g. 38T KN 97681 00884 OFF Toggle latch setting: OSB-8 (LATCH) LATCH ON: Laser will be switched on and off with each press of the button LATCH OFF: When laser is fired manually by pressing HOTAS NWS button (EINFG), it will only fire as long as the button is pressed down Toggle Yardstick unit: OSB-9 METRIC: meters (m), displayed as xxM U.S.: feet (ft), displayed as xxF OFF Enter LSS Code: OSB-17 (LSS) Enter 4-digit laser code in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-17 This laser code will be searched for when in laser spot search (LSS) mode Enter Laser Designation Code: OSB-18 (L) Enter 4-digit laser code in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-18 Default laser code: 1688 Change Advisory Alert altitude: OSB-20 (TAAF) Enter altitude value (in feet) in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-20 Enter altitude value 0 to disable TAAF CHECK ATTITUDE warning message appears on both MFCDs if TGP is on at least one MFCD [AND] aircraft flies below preselected altitude [AND] aircraft exceeds pitch/roll limits (bank angle 75 AND pitch 0) OR (pitch -20) Right MFCD OSB-1 (RTN)

Provide power to TGP Prepare use of TGP

Return to A-G mode: Slew the pod around

Move the LOS: HOTAS Slew Control switch ( , . - ) HUD/TAD: TGP LOS diamond moves to indicate its position over the terrain Situation Awareness Cue on TGP display (small square dot) indicates TGP LOS to either side and down relative to the nose of the aircraft Once slewing is stopped, TGP enters AREA track mode Slew TGP to boresight: Slew TGP to steerpoint: HOTAS China Hat AFT (C) HOTAS China Hat AFT long (hold C)

Configure view options

Toggle tracking mode: HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) AREA tracking mode Pod is tracking a general area picture and not any individual object POINT tracking mode Pod is tracking a specific object, including a moving one If tracking is lost due to masking or other LOS obstructions, AREA and POINT tracking modes are discontinued and replaced by INR A or INR P modes Toggle TGP FOV: HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V) NARO (NFOV): Narrow FOV WIDE: Wide FOV Zoom the video picture Zoom in: Zoom out: press and hold HOTAS DMS UP (POS1) press and hold HOTAS DMS DOWN (ENDE)

Select one of three live video modes CCD (daytime): HOTAS Boat Switch CENTER (RALT+DOWN) FLIR (usable day and night) WHOT white-hot FLIR: HOTAS Boat Switch FORWARD (RALT+RIGHT) BHOT black-hot FLIR: HOTAS Boat Switch AFT (RALT+LEFT) LSS/LST to track a laser designator from another source on the ground or in the air Top-right corner indicates current video mode (WHOT/CCD/BHOT) Set level and gain (FLIR video modes only) Toggle level/gain: OSB-18 (LVL/GAIN) Decrease value: OSB-19 () Increase value: OSB-20 ()

min. 0L / 0G max. 8L / 8G

Toggle Laser Spot Search Mode: OSB-6 (LSS) When LSS operation starts, TGP will be searching for a laser designation to track LSRCH displayed in lower center of the display When a laser energy reflection has been detected, OSB label will change from LSS to LST to indicate Laser Spot Track DETECT displayed in lower center of the display TGP line of sight will automatically slew to the detected laser reflection After 1 second, a box (container) measuring the size of the tracking gate will overlay the laser energy spot LTRACK displayed in lower center of the display Select designator: OSB-7 LSR: Laser IR: Infrared Pointer BTH: Both Laser and IR Pointer simultaneously Designate target Choose a target and initiate either AREA or POINT track Set this point as SPI: HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP) Create mark point at this location: HOTAS TMS RIGHT (LCTRL+RIGHT) Mark point is stored in the CDU database Laser-/IR-designate target HOTAS NWS button (EINFG) Flashing L: Laser active Flashing P: IR Pointer active Flashing B: Both Laser and IR Pointer active M on TGP display indicates a masking obstruction. Tracking may not be possible in this case. Turn nose more on-target.

Attack using GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm gun

Configure settings Select gun ammo type and minimum altitude for sortie (before 1. Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: TEST (middle position) takeoff, optional) 2. Scroll down to WEAPONS page: UFC SEL, ENT 3. Enter 30mm page: UFC ENT AMMO TYPE CM: Combat Mix HEI: High Explosive Incendiary TP: Target Practice MIN ALT: 500 ft. (Minimum Altitude) 4. Press STORE to save settings 5. Return to main menu 6. Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: ON (up position) Review payload for flight Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) Three types of gun ammunition: Type Description CM HEI TP Enable Gun Combat Mix, one HEI round for five armor-piercing rounds, best for armored vehicles High Explosive Incendiary rounds only, 5m blast radius, best for light-armored vehicles and infantry Training Practice, inert rounds with tracers ARM (up position)

Front dash AHCP MASTER Arm switch:

Configure PAC (helps keeping the aircraft stable when first stage of trigger is depressed) PAC ON (concentrated fire on targets, best for tanks) Front dash AHCP GUN/PAC switch: ARM (up position) Slight stick-forward input as PAC is engaged PAC OFF (nose will rise when firing, impacting gun rounds cover a much larger area) Front dash AHCP GUN/PAC switch: GUNARM (down position) Gun Ready light turns on Switch to GUNS Master mode Cycle HUD modes: HOTAS Master Mode button (M) GBL cross (+) is displayed above the center of the HUD represents longitudinal axis of the gun Gun ammo type and amount remaining are displayed in the data block of the left corner of the HUD (e.g. CM/1150 for 1150 rounds of Combat Mix)

Select desired A- Toggle between four A-G gunsight reticle options G gunsight reticle With HUD as SOI: Cycle left: HOTAS DMS LEFT (ENTF) Cycle right: HOTAS DMS RIGHT (PAGE-DOWN) CCIP Gun Reticle (default, most informative) Pipper dot in center of reticle Unwinding range bar around the circumference Four hash marks at 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock positions: reference slant range to target in thousands of feet. When in range, range-bar unwinds counter-clockwise Numerical indication of slant range to target in nautical miles below reticle Two moving target index marks inside the reticle indicate the aiming lead required for a moving target traveling at 20 kts in a perpendicular direction to the pipper LOS CCIP Gun Cross More compact version of CCIP Gun Reticle, less obtrusive on the HUD Does not include Moving Target Index marks 4/8/12 Gun Reticle Degraded version of CCIP Gun Reticle Provides three impact point pippers inside reticle for preset ranges of 4000, 8000 and 12000 ft. Use only if accurate target elevation data is not available for a CCIP solution

4000 ft. Gun Cross Presets a gun solution for a range of 4000 ft. Only used in cases of inaccurate target elevation data preventing a CCIP solution All gunsights will indicate a MRC as a triangular index to the right of the reticle when you are within 5 seconds of the minimum altitude set in the IFFCC 30MM menu Fire at target PAC ON PAC-1 (First stage) Pull trigger in a bit and hold Aircraft stabilized PAC-2 (Second stage) @ ~0.7 miles: Pull trigger all the way in to fire @ ~0.5 miles: Break off PAC OFF Pull trigger all the way in to fire Fire along length of convoys for best effect

Use short, small bursts for best accuracy Optimal firing range between 0.7 and 0.5 miles, seize fire/break off at 0.5 miles When breaking away, always change horizontal and vertical direction of travel Attack tanks from the rear where their armor is thinnest Most tanks have machine guns, so don't get too close Don't attack slow that makes you an easy target HUD CCIP Invalid message: current aircraft altitude lower than gun pipper

Attack using unguided rockets (in CCIP mode)

Review payload for flight Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) The A-10C can carry 2,75 rockets with the following Hydra 70 family warheads: Category Profile Description Training MK-1 MK-61 WTU M-274 Combat M-151 M-156 M-257 MK1 Inert warhead practice rocket MK61 Inert warhead practice rocket WTU1B Inert warhead practice rocket M274 Training smoke marker M151 Anti-personnel fragmentation warhead M156 White phosphorus smoke warhead M257 Parachute-retarded illumination flare

MK-5 MK5 High explosive anti-tank warhead Note: DSMS Profile name of a rocket is derived from its warhead type The A-10C can carry the following rocket launchers: Stations Launcher 10 9 8 4 3 2 LAU-68 LAU-68*3 LAU-131 X X X X X X X X X X

Description

X X X Naval Aircraft 7*2.75 launcher (empty weight: 86 pounds) Three LAU-68s on a Triple Ejector Rack: 3*7*2,75 X X X Air force 7*2.75 launcher (empty weight: 97 pounds)

LAU-131*3 X X X X Three LAU-131s on a Triple Ejector Rack: 3*7*2,75 Difference between LAU-68 and LAU-131 just graphical in the game Max. 2x7+4x(3x7) = 98 rockets in total Enable weapons Front dash AHCP Switch HUD to CCIP mode Select rockets Cycle HUD modes: MASTER Arm switch: ARM (up position) HOTAS Master Mode button (M)

Two different methods for selecting rockets: Method 1: Select rockets as active profile: UFC SEL UP/DOWN rocker key HOTAS DMS LEFT/RIGHT (ENTF/PAGE-DOWN) (with HUD as SOI) Method 2: Select desired weapon station(s) manually (faster) Manually left-click one or more rocket pods HUD indication for unguided rockets: Rocket CCIP Reticle is very similar to CCIP Gun Reticle, but without Moving Target Index marks RKT indication added to bottom of reticle to identify this as a rocket sight HUD continues to display CCIP Gun Cross sight to quickly follow a rocket attack with a gun strafe TOF numeric indication at the top of the data block in bottom-left corner of HUD

Configure Go to Profile Main page: rockets (optional) Scroll up/down to select profile: Enter Profile Control page:

OSB-1 (PROF) OSB-20/OSB-19 OSB-3 (VIEW PRO) Method 1 only! Method 1 only!

Change weapon release parameters: Select Weapon Release Mode: Set ripple quantity for ripple modes: OSB-6 OSB-8 (RIP QTY)

Mode SGL PRS RIP SGL RIP PRS

Short press Weapon Release a single rocket two rockets (one left, one right) a single rocket two rockets (one left, one right)

Long press (hold) Weapon Release a single rocket two rockets (one left, one right) up to [RIP QTY] rockets up to [RIP QTY] rockets ([RIP QTY]/2 left, [RIP QTY]/2 right)

Two adjacent weapon stations need to be selected!

Two adjacent weapon stations need to be selected! Change HUD mode: OSB-10 (MODE)

CCIP: Default. Pilot places pipper on target and fires (point and shoot). Most straight forward, but requires a dive Brings you closer to the enemy and the ground CCRP: Indicates a desired weapons release point in the air Rockets can also be employed in CCRP mode by designating a SPI over the target using the HUD TDC, the TAD cursor or the TGP. Highly inaccurate and therefore not recommended! OSB-1 (STAT) OSB-3 (SAVE) Method 1 only!

Return to DSMS Status page: Save profile changes: Within 4 nm Within 2 nm Reduce power if necessary Begin to dive toward target

Inner circle (range bar) will begin to unwind Keep pipper on target and press (and hold if desired) Weapon Release button to fire

Employment of unguided (free-fall) bombs using CCIP and CCRP

Review Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) payload for flight Free-fall bombs: Category Profile Description LDGP free-fall bombs HDGP free-fall bombs Free-fall CBUs MK-82 MK-84 Mk-82 500 lbs. Using a TER you can load 3 on a single station Mk-84 2000 lbs

MK-82AIR Mk-82 AIR high-drag version for retarded delivery at low altitudes. Has a "ballute" (small parachute) attached to its rear that causes the bomb to fall slowly due to the increased drag CBU-87 CBU-97 1000 lbs CEM cluster bomb for use against lightly armored area targets, such as concentrations of vehicles 1000 lbs SFW containing 10 BLU-108/B submunitions + 40 IR-sensing projectiles Miniaturized training bomb (dumb bomb) BDU-50LD low-drag training version of Mk-82, inert warhead, mountable on SER + TER BDU-50HD high-drag training version of Mk-82 AIR, inert warhead, mountable on SER + TER

Training

BDU-33 BDU-50 BDU-50

Note: Low-drag: High-drag: Change weapon profile

for higher-level bombing runs, used in most bombing operations for low-level bombing runs, has a "drag chute" at the back after weapons release to prevent blast damage to aircraft at low level giving more time before impact. Left MFCD OSB-1 (PROF) OSB-20/OSB-19 (e.g. MK-82, MK82APO) Left MFCD OSB-3 (VIEW PRO)

Enter DSMS Profile Main page: Scroll up/down to select profile: Enter Profile Control page:

Change settings as desired Select release mode: OSB-6 SGL PRS (pairs): each press of the Weapon Release Button will unload a single Mk-82 from each of the TER stations on both of the sides of the aircraft RIP SGL: release bombs individually in sequence RIP PRS Change fuse setting: OSB-7 N/T: nose/tail: deployed chute for a high drag delivery from low altitude (default) NOSE: release as a low-drag bomb TAIL Ripple Modes: Set ripple quantity: enter number in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-8 (RIP QTY) Change impact interval setting: enter number in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-9 (FT) Change HUD mode for this profile: OSB-10 (MODE) CCIP: indicates calculated point of bomb impact on the ground. Pilot places pipper on target and fires. Most straight forward, but requires a significant dive angle for the reticle to become visible on the HUD brings you closer to the enemy and the ground CCRP: indicates a desired weapons release point in the air Change profile settings Enter Profile Settings page: Left MFCD OSB-16 (CHG SET) Change settings as desired: Select safe escape maneuver: Left MFCD OSB-20 (SEM) NONE (default SEM) CLM: climb TLT: turn level turn TRN: turn Set bomb desired time of fall: Left MFCD OSB-19 (DES TOF) Set minimum release altitude: Left MFCD OSB-18 (MIN ALT) enter MIN ALT (ft.) into UFC scratchpad, e.g. 1500 store value in DSMS: OSB-18 (MIN ALT) settings will determine positions of MRS and DRC of the CCIP

Save changes to profile: Return to DSMS Status page: Enable weapons

Left MFCD OSB-3 (SAVE) Left MFCD OSB-1 (STAT)

Front dash AHCP Master Arm switch: ARM (up position) Select weapons profile: UFC SEL UP/DOWN rocker key HOTAS DMS LEFT/RIGHT (ENTF/PAGE-DOWN) (with HUD as SOI) CCIP indication Visible on the HUD as a dashed line that projects the bomb impact (PBIL) Dashed indication: pipper is below the HUD FOV perform dive to see reticle with pipper Aiming reticle contains pipper dot in the center unwinding range bar indicating slant range to the impact point in thousands of feet minimum range caret MRC Along the PBIL MRS: has to remain above the reticle Desired Release Cue (if DES TOF is set in weapons profile). Keeping the DRC over the target as you dive toward it will guide you toward a release point that matches the time of fall set in the profile. Perform a dive toward the target CCIP reticle comes into view Minimize acceleration in the dive reduce engine power open speedbrakes if necessary Pitch the nose down to between -30 and -40 degrees Maintain a stable flight path to maximize accuracy of the CCIP solution Try to maintain TVV on a point on the ground above the target CCIP pipper crawls to the target Don't keep CCIP reticle stable over one point as this will produce negative G Bring the pipper on target run the target down the PBIL Press and hold Weapons Release Button until bomb is released Recover altitude and try another run if necessary

Attack using (standard) CCIP

Attack using CCIP CR

In standard CCIP mode reticle disappears out of view when impact point is below the HUD. In CCIP CR (Consent to Release) mode, CCIP reticle is always visible on the HUD. In CR mode it remains dashed and latched to the button of the HUD. Allows to designate a target by placing the pipper over it and perform the attack by pressing down and holding the Weapons Release Button. Doing so adds indication to the HUD to guide you to the desired weapons release point. Weapons are released automatically as you pass the release point as long as the Weapons Release Button is held down.

Select CR mode Show IFFCC TEST menu in the HUD: Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: TEST (middle position) Select CR mode: CCIP CONSENT OPT: UFC DATA rocker key OFF 3/9: allows more error in the delivery, 3/9 indication on the HUD as the weapon release mode 5 MIL: identically to 3/9, except that weapons are released only if the CCIP reticle pipper passes directly through the 5-mil Solution Cue Set IFFCC to ON: Front dash AHCP IFFCC switch: ON (up position) Return HUD to CCIP mode: HOTAS Master Mode (M) Take nose down about 5 degrees to see CCIP CR indication on the HUD Shift view up to better see the reticle (RCTRL+RSHIFT+NUMPAD8) Place pipper over target point and press and hold Weapons Release Button CR post-designate indication: Indication is now solid ASL with the 5-mil Solution Cue and TTRN is added to the HUD Fly aircraft so that PBIL and ASL remain aligned As you approach the target TTRN will begin countdown to release and Solution Cue will move down the HUD Fly aircraft so that the Solution Cue runs down the PBIL and passes through the center of the CCIP reticle

Attack using CCRP

Switch to CCRP mode: HOTAS Master Mode Button (M) In CCRP mode target is marked by a Sensor Point of Interest (SPI) Use the HUD to designate a SPI location using the TDC Set HUD as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) Reset SPI to the steerpoint: HOTAS TMS DOWN long (hold LCTRL+DOWN) Slew HUD TDC Up HOTAS Slew Control UP () Down HOTAS Slew Control DOWN (.) Left HOTAS Slew Control LEFT (,) Right HOTAS Slew Control RIGHT (-) Set point as SPI: HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP) CCRP indication is now visible on the HUD ASL 5-mil Solution Cue As you approach the target, Solution Cue and TTRN timer will move down the ASL Weapons will release as they pass through CCRP reticle while Weapons Release button is held down

Employment of PGM
Review Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) payload for flight Category Profile LGB
laser-guided bombs that home in on laser energy reflected from a target being painted by a laser designator (e.g. TGP, another source on ground / in the air)

Description

GBU-10 GBU-12

Guided Bomb Unit-10 Paveway II Mk84 2000 pound bomb with an added laser guidance package Guided Bomb Unit-12 Paveway II Mk82 500 pound bomb with an added laser guidance package. Up to three can be carried on TERs on stations 3, 4, 8, 9 Mk84 2000 pound bomb fitted with a JDAM, passive, fire and forget, uses a GPS receiver to determine target and own position Mk82 500 pound bomb fitted with a JDAM, passive, fire and forget, uses a GPS receiver to determine target and own position WCMD (conversion of CBU-87 cluster bomb): passive, fire and forget, added INS for autonomous guidance toward the target OSB-1 (PROF) OSB-20/OSB-19 (e.g. GBU-12, GBU-38) OSB-3 (VIEW PRO)

IAM
inertially-aided Munition

GBU-31 GBU-38 CBU-103

Change weapon profile

DSMS Profile Main page: Scroll up/down to select profile: Enter Profile Control page:

Change settings as desired (LGB only) Select release mode: OSB-6 SGL PRS (pairs): each press of the Weapon Release button will unload a single bomb from each of the TER stations on both of the sides of the aircraft RIP SGL: release bombs individually in sequence RIP PRS Change fuse setting: OSB-7 N/T: nose/tail: deployed chute for a high drag delivery from low altitude (default) NOSE: release as a low-drag bomb TAIL Ripple Modes: Set ripple quantity: enter number in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-8 (RIP QTY) Change impact interval setting: enter number in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-9 (FT) Change HUD mode for this profile: OSB-10 (MODE) CCIP: indicates calculated point of bomb impact on the ground. Pilot places pipper on target and fires. Most straight forward, but requires a significant dive angle for the reticle to become visible on the HUD brings you closer to the enemy and the ground CCRP: indicates a desired weapons release point in the air Change profile settings Enter Profile Settings page: OSB-16 (CHG SET) Change settings as desired (LGB only except MIN ALT) Select safe escape maneuver: OSB-20 (SEM) NONE (default SEM) CLM: climb TLT: turn level turn TRN: turn Set bomb desired time of fall: OSB-19 (DES TOF) Set minimum release altitude: OSB-18 (MIN ALT) Enter MIN ALT (ft.) into UFC scratchpad, e.g. 1500 Store value in DSMS: OSB-18 (MIN ALT) Settings will determine positions of MRS and DRC of the CCIP Select auto-lase: OSB-6 (AUTO LS) OFF: manual laser firing. Laser fired manually by pilot using HOTAS NWS button (EINFG). TGP LATCH OFF: the laser only fires as long as the NWS button is held down TGP LATCH ON: laser fires automatically and keeps firing once NWS button is pressed ON: laser is fired automatically after weapon release, LS TIME seconds before impact Set time in seconds before bomb impact for the laser to fire: OSB-17 (LS TIME) 0: laser will not fire value > projected time of fall: laser will fire immediately after weapon release Select solution cue for a CCRP release: OSB-16 (SOLN)

ORP: BAL:

optical release point ballistic release point OSB-3 (SAVE) OSB-1 (STAT)

Save changes to profile: Return to DSMS Status page: Enable weapons

Front dash AHCP Master Arm switch: ARM (up position) Select weapons profile: UFC SEL UP/DOWN rocker key HOTAS DMS LEFT/RIGHT (ENTF/PAGE-DOWN) (with HUD as SOI) Switch to CCRP mode: HOTAS Master Mode Button (M) In CCRP mode target is marked by a Sensor Point of Interest (SPI) Designate target point as SPI SPI location sets location for bomb delivery Use the HUD to designate a SPI location using the TDC Set HUD as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) Reset SPI to the steerpoint: HOTAS TMS DOWN long (hold LCTRL+DOWN) Slew HUD TDC Up HOTAS Slew Control UP () Down HOTAS Slew Control DOWN (.) Left HOTAS Slew Control LEFT (,) Right HOTAS Slew Control RIGHT (-) Set point as SPI: HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP) Use the TGP to designate a SPI location Select TGP page: Set TGP to A-G mode: Slave all sensors to SPI: Set TGP as SOI: Toggle TGP FOV (NFOV/WFOV) Zoom in/out: Slew TGP to target Once crosshairs are over target: Set TGP to AREA track mode: Set TGP to POINT track mode: Set point as SPI: LGB CCRP Release CCRP indication is now visible on the HUD ASL 5-mil Solution Cue As you approach target, Maneuver aircraft to line up the ASL with the PBIL of the CCRP reticle Keep reticle pipper dot on the ASL About 20 secs from the release point, TTRN will appear at the top of the ASL About 5 secs before release, Solution Cue and TTRN timer will begin to move down the ASL toward the CCRP reticle. At that point press and hold Weapon Release button Bomb will separate as solution cue passes through CCRP reticle while Weapon Release button is held down Laser must be firing (flashing L in TGP) for the bomb to hit the target Countdown-Timer until impact displayed in bottom right corner of the TGP Right MFCD OSB-15 (TGP) Right MFCD OSB-2 (A-G) HOTAS China Hat FORWARD long (hold V) HOTAS Coolie Hat RIGHT long (hold K) HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V) HOTAS DMS UP/DOWN (POS1/ENDE) HOTAS Slew Control switch ( , . - ) HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP) IAM Release IAM indication is similar to LGB CCRP release Range carets are indicated inside the reticle for Maximum and Minimum range ASL will begin to fall down the HUD and range bar of reticle will begin to unwind. When range bar is between maximum and minimum range carets of the reticle, press and hold Weapon Release button until bomb separates.

Attack using CCRP

Releasing the Weapon Release button too quickly may result in a Hung Store error. In case of hung store perform Clear Hung Store procedure.

Employment of AGM-65 Maverick Air-to-Surface Missile

Review Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) payload for flight AGM-65: precision-guided, air-to-ground missile, fire-and-forget Several versions that differ in seeker and warhead types: Category Profile Seeker Warhead Combat versions AGM-65D AGM-65G AGM-65H AGM-65K Training versions TGM-65D TGM-65G TGM-65H CATM-65K Configure Maverick missile Imaging infrared Imaging infrared Electro-optical Electro-optical Imaging infrared Imaging infrared Electro-optical Electro-optical 125 lb. shaped 300 lb. heavyweight penetrator 125 lb. shaped 300 lb. heavyweight penetrator inert (but launchable) inert (but launchable) inert (but launchable) inert (NOT launchable)

Launcher LAU-117 / LAU-88 LAU-117 LAU-117 / LAU-88 LAU-117 LAU-117 / LAU-88 LAU-117 LAU-117 / LAU-88 LAU-117

Maverick can only be loaded on stations 3 and 9 either from LAU-117 single rail launcher or LAU88 triple rail launcher Typical strategy when entering a combat area: First use maverick to eliminate any air defense units before approaching the target Maverick engagement range restricted by seeker lock on range (between 3 and 7 nm)

Enter DSMS Missile Control page: LEFT MFCD OSB-2 (MSL) Enable seeker power All Maverick types require approx. 3 minutes to align the seeker gyroscope before being available for use or displaying a video signal from the seeker Apply seeker power automatically at a specific clock time Select mode of applying EO power: OSB-5 TIME (Time automatic power on) Specifiy time Enter time in UFC scratchpad (e.g. 121530 for 12:15:30) followed by OSB-10 (TIME) Apply seeker power automatically at a specific location (relative to a specific waypoint) Select mode of applying EO power: OSB-5 LOC (Location automatic power on): apply power automatically at a set range and bearing from a specified waypoint Specify location Enter bearing from waypoint in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-7 (BRG) Enter range from waypoint in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-8 (RNG) Enter waypoint in UFC scratchpad followed by OSB-9 (WYPT) Apply seeker power manually Select mode of applying EO power: OSB-5 MAN (Manual): only by the pilot pressing the EO power OSB Enable EO power to Maverick seeker head: OSB-4 (EO OFF/ON) EO timer in the bottom-right corner of the DSMS indicates time since EO power was applied Set right MFCD to MAV page: Missile seekers still aligning MAV page indicating ALIGN Right MFCD OSB-14 (MAV) Alignment process complete Displaying video from the priority missile

If SENSOR indication on the left side: no Maverick selected for fire Missile is used as a sensor only, no weapon can be launched Enable weapons Front dash AHCP Master Arm switch: ARM (up position) Select weapons profile: UFC SEL UP/DOWN rocker key HOTAS DMS LEFT/RIGHT (ENTF/PAGE DOWN) (with HUD as SOI) DLZ displayed on the left side of the MAV page (replacing the SENSOR indication) indicating: Maverick's minimum and maximum range Allowable launch window

 Current target range Estimated flight time of the missile (at the bottom of the DLZ) DLZ duplicated on the HUD Maverick wagon wheel displayed in the HUD indicating Missile LOS (moves when slewing the seeker) Attack Designate a SPI in the target area (current steerpoint set as SPI by default) Use the HUD to designate a SPI location using the TDC Set HUD as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) Reset SPI to the steerpoint: HOTAS TMS DOWN long (hold LCTRL+DOWN) Slew HUD TDC Up HOTAS Slew Control UP () Down HOTAS Slew Control DOWN (.) Left HOTAS Slew Control LEFT (,) Right HOTAS Slew Control RIGHT (-) Set point as SPI: HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP) Use the TGP to designate a SPI location Select TGP page: Set TGP to A-G mode: Slave all sensors to SPI: Set TGP as SOI: Toggle TGP FOV (NFOV/WFOV) Zoom in/out: Slew TGP to target Once crosshairs are over target: Set TGP to AREA track mode: Set TGP to POINT track mode: Set point as SPI: Slave Maverick to the SPI Slave all sensors to SPI: Set Maverick as SOI: Right MFCD OSB-15 (TGP) Right MFCD OSB-2 (A-G) HOTAS China Hat FORWARD long (hold V) HOTAS Coolie Hat RIGHT long (hold K) HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V) HOTAS DMS UP/DOWN (POS1/ENDE) HOTAS Slew Control switch ( , . - ) HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) HOTAS TMS UP long (hold LCTRL+UP)

HOTAS China Hat FORWARD long (hold V) HOTAS Coolie Hat RIGHT long (hold K)

Slew seeker to target until it acquires a lock (not needed if target designated via TGP) Slew seeker: HOTAS Slew Control switch ( , . - ) Seeker will attempt to automatically lock onto a contrasting target whenever Slew Control Switch is released It may take some time and a few attempts before seeker is able to find a target Pointing cross below the center of the crosshairs indicates seeker LOS relative to the nose of the aircraft Adjust Slew Rate: Right MFCD OSB-8 (SLEW) Enter number in UFC scratchpad (e.g. 2, 3, ) Press OSB-8 on MAV page to set the value Zoom in/out (toggle MAV FOV): HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V) Ground-stabilize missile in target vicinity: HOTAS TMS DOWN (LCTRL+DOWN) Reset Maverick to boresight (HUD center): HOTAS China Hat AFT (C) Select IR mode (Infrared video imaging models only, e.g. AGM-65D) Black symbols HOTAS Boat Switch FORWARD (RALT+RIGHT) White symbols HOTAS Boat Switch AFT (RALT+LEFT) MAV Force Correlate mode HOTAS Boat Switch CENTER (RALT+DOWN) (used to track a specific point of a larger target, such as a building) Once target in range and missile is tracking (crosshairs clamp on target, pointing cross flashing): Fire away: HOTAS Weapon Release Shout Rifle!

Air-to-Air employment using AIM-9M sidewinder missiles

Review Enter DSMS page: Left MFCD OSB-14 (DSMS) payload for flight Possible Weapons Category Profile Combat Training AIM-9 CATM-9

Description

AIM-9M sidewinder IR-guided short-range air-to-air missile CATM-9M training missile (captive AIM-9M: same seeker as AIM-9M, but rocket motor and warhead are disabled)

Both mounted on Dual Rail Adapter (DRA) which can be mounted only on stations 1 and 11 Enable weapons Front dash AHCP Master Arm switch: ARM (up position)

Set HUD Set HUD to Air to Air mode: press and hold HOTAS Master Mode Button (hold M) to Air to Air HUD is displaying AIM-9M reticle mode Audible growl is an indication of the AIM-9 seeker lock status The higher the pitch of the signal, the more valid the seeker lock Select AIM-9 seeker mode Set HUD as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) AIM-9 seeker modes Boresight mode (default) Seeker fixed to boresight line When attacking a target in boresight mode, uncage seeker prior to launch to confirm seeker has a good lock. Seeker will track if IR intensity is strong enough; otherwise seeker will start to drift and will need to be recaged. maneuver aircraft to place and maintain reticle over target for a valid lock prior to launch Uncaged mode Seeker no longer bound to boresight line and floating around the scan zone Scan mode Seeker performs a conical scan pattern around boresight line to cover a greater volume of airspace ahead of aircraft OFF Missile Reject takes missile out of service by disabling power to the missile If all missiles are rejected, system will return them all to active status

HOTAS commands
Track Break Lock Missile Reject HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) HOTAS TMS DOWN (LCTRL+DOWN) HOTAS China Hat AFT (C)

Uncage Seeker HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V)

Note: All modes allow slewing of the AIM-9 seeker head using HOTAS Slew Control Switch. Once slewing stops, seeker returns to uncaged mode.

Locate / track air target using TGP (optional)

Set depressible pipper to 41 mils / 3 degrees (optional) The depressible pipper is a dot at the center of a dashed circle that consists of eight equally spaced dashes and gaps. It provides a fixed point of reference on the HUD. When TGP is in A-A mode, there is no diamond on the HUD. But if the depressible pipper is moved down 41 milliradians (mils), it will be at the location of the TGP when it's caged/centered (boresight). Set depressible pipper to 41 mils: UFC DEPR rocker key Each depression of the rocker key moves the pipper up or down one milliradian. The mil depression is displayed on the HUD while adjusting the pipper and for 3 seconds afterward. Prepare TGP Provide power to TGP: Select TGP page: Set TGP to A-A mode: Front dash AHCP TGP switch: ON (up position) Right MFCD OSB-15 (TGP) Right MFCD OSB-4 (A-A)

Locate and track air target using the TGP No TGP indicator on HUD in A-A mode! If target position known, point at it while slewed to boresight, then slew to the target. Set TGP as SOI: HOTAS Coolie Hat RIGHT long (hold K) Toggle TGP FOV (NFOV/WFOV): HOTAS China Hat FORWARD (V) Zoom in/out: HOTAS DMS UP/DOWN (POS1/ENDE) Select video mode CCD (daytime): HOTAS Boat Switch CENTER (RALT+DOWN) FLIR (usable day and night) WHOT white-hot FLIR: HOTAS Boat Switch FORWARD (RALT+RIGHT) BHOT black-hot FLIR: HOTAS Boat Switch AFT (RALT+LEFT) Top-right corner indicates current video mode (WHOT/CCD/BHOT) Slew TGP to boresight: HOTAS China Hat AFT (C) Slew TGP to target: HOTAS Slew Control switch ( , . - ) Cross cue on TGP display indicates an object the TGP can track Start tracking target Set TGP to POINT track mode: HOTAS TMS UP (LCTRL+UP) No need to maintain visual. As long as target is being tracked, TGP indicates its position. When ready to engage, turn nose-on, identify and fire. Set HUD as SOI: Slave AIM-9 to TGP LOS: Attack HOTAS Coolie Hat UP (U) HOTAS China Hat FORWARD long (hold V)

Maneuver directly behind target to obtain a seeker lock Sidewinder shots are best taken under 2 nm Fire at target: HOTAS Weapon Release Shout Fox Two (indicating launch of an infrared-guided missile)