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===== McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet ===== | ===== McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet ===== | ||
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The F-18 by McDonnell Douglas is a twin-engine multi-role combat aircraft. It was developed in the 1970s and since 1983 it is in use. The F-18C of the Swiss Army is single-seated, | The F-18 by McDonnell Douglas is a twin-engine multi-role combat aircraft. It was developed in the 1970s and since 1983 it is in use. The F-18C of the Swiss Army is single-seated, | ||
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- | === Autopilot === | + | ==== Autopilot |
The F18 features a basic autopilot that can maintain the attitude, steer towards a selected heading and maintain either barometric or radar altitude. The autopilot can also be coupled to navigation steering but this is not yet implemented. | The F18 features a basic autopilot that can maintain the attitude, steer towards a selected heading and maintain either barometric or radar altitude. The autopilot can also be coupled to navigation steering but this is not yet implemented. | ||
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The F18 also has an autothrottle control to maintain a constant airspeed. This is not simulated at this time. | The F18 also has an autothrottle control to maintain a constant airspeed. This is not simulated at this time. | ||
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==== Special Features ==== | ==== Special Features ==== | ||
=== Catch Hook === | === Catch Hook === | ||
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=== Wing Folding === | === Wing Folding === | ||
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+ | The wings of the F18 can be folded up when the aircraft is on the ground. | ||
+ | * Retract the flaps and keep the stick neutral. | ||
+ | * Rotate the "WING FOLD" lever to the " | ||
+ | * Once the wings are folded you can rotate the lever back to the " | ||
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+ | To spread the wings simply | ||
+ | * rotate the lever the other way to the " | ||
+ | * Wait until the wings are extended and then move the handle back to " | ||
+ | * Do a flight controls check including the flaps and slats. | ||
=== Canopy === | === Canopy === | ||
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+ | The canopy is opened with a small switch on the right hand wall of the cockpit. The switch is barely visible from the default view position but you can see the mouse icon change when you hover over it. | ||
+ | * Set the switch to the upper position to open the canopy. | ||
+ | * Move it to the intermediate " | ||
+ | * Move the switch to the " | ||
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+ | This completes the introduction of the F/A-18C Hornet. For any questions please contact us in the IPACS forum. Save flights! | ||
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