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Aerosoft F-16 Fighting Falcon 1.00 Manual
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CENTER CONSOLE
The center console contains all of the most important gauges and controls. The most complex parts
(HUD, DED, ICP and MFD’s) are discussed in separate sections.
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
The airspeed indicator on the Center Console is a backup of the speed indication on the HUD. It shows
airspeeds between 80 and 800 knots in Indicated Airspeed
ALTIMETER
The altimeter on the Center Console is a backup of the altimeter on the HUD. The knob is used to set
barometric pressure, the MODE is inop. Normally a setting of 29,93 in.HG is set above 5000 feet
ANGLE OF ATTACK INDICATOR
This indicator shows the actual Angle of Attack. It is more precise then the AOA indexer lights.
ATTITUDE DIRECTION INDICATOR
This gauge shows the pitch and bank of the aircraft and also the ILS needles when an ILS signal is
received.
AOA INDEXER LIGHTS
The Angle Of Attack indexer lights on the left side of the HUD shows the ideal angle of attack for landing.
If the center light is on it means the AOA is between 11 and 15 degrees, if the top one is on the AOA is
too high, if the bottom one is on it means the AOA is too low. The AOA indexer is only activated when