Definitions of terms used in aviation and simulation - MiGMan's Flight Sim Museum




Definitions HARM High-Speed-Anti-Radiation-Missile Holding Pattern A racetrack-shaped manoeuvre which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Hassling Mock dogfight Head Mounted Computer The pilot's brain HOTAS Hands On Throttle and Stick. A concept of allowing the pilot to control most of the a/c systems without having to take his hands off the throttle and stick.First saw major development in the F-15 Eagle. HUD Head-Up-Display. Information relevant to the pilot which is projected onto a glass lens in the pilot's field of view. HUD Brightness Control Control for adjusting the brightness of the HUD.This is particularly useful when flying at night or in bad weather. HUD Discrete A text abbreviation on the HUD displaying status of a particular aircraft system.Examples are WEAPON DISCRETES, TARGETING DISCRETES. Hurri Hurricane, c;assic World War 2 British fighter plane. HVAA "High Value Airborne Assets or "High Value Assets" refers to any important bird that must be protected. AWACS is the the number one guy there because without it, a lot of the airwar is blinded. But HVAA can refer to a lot of birds to include tankers." Also see LDHD MiGMan thanks Spike Morley, USAF. Hypoxia Oxygen-deprivation, usually or-cur's at over 10,000 ft altitude. Back to Definitions Email MiGMan with your experiences or any information related to this sim.



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