Lockheed Martin F-35 simulator
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The F-35 Cockpit demonstrator has 180 degrees of visuals and a fully working HOTAS, MFDs and flight controls.
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The main cockpit displays are pilot-configurable touch screens.
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The pilot's helmet incorporates tactical | flight | radar mapping | infra red sensor information.
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The first Australian F-35 pilot climbs into the cockpit at Elgin AFB for his first flight.
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The first Aussie F-35 pilot takes off!
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MFD touch screens showing the tactical display on the left and on the right a synthetic aperture radar return next to a GPS map of the same area.
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Tactical Display.
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Synthetic Aperture Radar display.
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HUD (Heads Up Display)
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Vertical landing on a carrier.
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F-35 simulator.
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Flying the F-35 in Prepar 3D.
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Doors open on the upper fuselage to allow operation of the main lift fan.
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Rear nozzle deflected downwards
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VTOL symbology showing 90 degree nozzle deflection and 89% of available thrust.