F/A-18 Autopilot modes |
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Using the Autopilot allows you time to safely look down in the cockpit, for example when jettisoning a fuel tank. |
With it's various modes the autopilot is a valuable way of managing the pilot workload. |
Select Mode | |
The mode selected is displayed in the HUD and the UFC | Shift A |
Basic Mode: levels the wings if < 5 deg bank | maintains bank if > 5 deg bank |
ATTH | Attitude Hold | Maintains current pitch and bank |
HSEL | Captures current waypoint heading |
BALT | Captures current pressure altitude and maintains current hdg |
RALT | Captures current Radar altitude and maintains current hdg |
CPL | Navigates to the current TCN |
If <10 nm from a runway/carrier and the ILS is on. CPL mode will autoland the a/c |
Activate Autopilot | A |
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HSD and MMD | |
Horizontal Situation Display | |
Most navigation information is displayed in the HSD ( Horizontal Situation Display). |
Look Down | 2 |
Select HSD | N |
Adjust Scale | N |
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Moving Map Display | |
Look Down | 2 |
Select Map | M |
Adjust Scale | M |
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Navigation |
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TACAN | |
Select TACAN | |
The Station Identifier is displayed in the HUD and on the UFC |
Within 30 nm | |
REQUEST VECTORS | |
Note: If you have a waypoint selected, not a TACAN beacon, Approach Control will vector you to the airport nearest your current position. | Shift C |
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