A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs Flight Manual DCS WORLD [A-10A: DCS FLAMING CLIFFS]
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A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs Flight Manual DCS WORLD [A-10A: DCS FLAMING CLIFFS] INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. This simulation is an outgrowth of our Flaming Cliffs series that provides great graphics and flight models, yet has a more shallow learning curve than some of our other DCS titles like the A-10C, Ka-50 and P-51D. While this A-10A retains the cockpits functionality of the A-10A from the Flaming Cliffs series, it adds a very advanced flight model. Key features of the A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs include: • Detailed and accurate 3D model and animations • Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) capable cockpit • Advanced Flight Model (AFM) • Campaign and missions • A-10A skins from a wide array of squadrons • "Game" modes for more relaxed gameplay Perhaps most important, as part of DCS World, the A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs operates in the regularly updated DCS World and is fully compatible with other DCS titles online. Eagle Dynamics | INTRODUCTION 2 DCS WORLD [A-10A: DCS FLAMING CLIFFS] TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE A-10A ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Identifying the Need ................................................................................................................................. 7 The A-X Competition ................................................................................................................................. 8 Production ............................................................................................................................................... 10 A-10 Evolution ......................................................................................................................................... 13 A-10 Missions ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Close Air Support (CAS) ....................................................................................................................... 14 Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI) .......................................................................................................... 15 Airborne Forward Air Controller (AFAC) ............................................................................................. 15 Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) ..................................................................................................... 15 Operational Use ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Operation Desert Storm ...................................................................................................................... 21 Operation Allied Force ........................................................................................................................ 23 Current Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan ....................................................................................... 24 GENERAL DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Fuselage and Wings ................................................................................................................................ 27 Fuselage .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Wings .................................................................................................................................................. 28 Control Surfaces ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Elevators.............................................................................................................................................. 29 Ailerons ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Rudders ............................................................................................................................................... 31 "GAME" AVIONICS MODE ........................................................................................................................... 32 Navigation Mode..................................................................................................................................... 33 Air to Air Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Air to Ground Mode ................................................................................................................................ 35 TARGETING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................. 36 A-10A COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................................................... 37 TV Monitor (TVM) ............................................................................................................................... 39 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) .......................................................................................................... 39 Eagle Dynamics | TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 DCS WORLD [A-10A: DCS FLAMING CLIFFS] Airspeed Indicator ............................................................................................................................... 39 Angle-of-Attack (AoA) Indicator .......................................................................................................... 40 Angle-of-attack (AoA) Indexer ............................................................................................................ 40 Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) ........................................................................................................ 41 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .................................................................................................... 41 Altimeter ............................................................................................................................................. 41 Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI) .......................................................................................................... 42 Accelerometer ..................................................................................................................................... 42 Interstage Turbine Temperature Indicator (ITTI) ................................................................................ 43 Engine Core Speed Indicator ............................................................................................................... 43 Oil Pressure Indicator .......................................................................................................................... 43 Fan Speed Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 44 Figure 55. Fan Speed Indicator ........................................................................................................... 44 Fuel Flow Indicator .............................................................................................................................. 44 Flap Position Indicator ........................................................................................................................ 44 Fuel Quantity Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 45 Armament Control Panel (ACP) .......................................................................................................... 45 A-10A HUD and TV Monitor operating modes ....................................................................................... 47 Basic HUD and TVM Symbology .......................................................................................................... 47 Navigation (NAV) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 47 Landing Mode HUD and ILS................................................................................................................. 49 Internal Gun and Unguided Rocket (RKT) Delivery Modes ................................................................. 49 Unguided Bomb Delivery Modes ........................................................................................................ 51 Air-to-Air Weapons Delivery Mode ..................................................................................................... 52 The AGM-65 Guided Missiles Delivery Mode ..................................................................................... 53 AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES ................................................................................................................................... 56 AIM-9 Sidewinder ................................................................................................................................... 56 AIR-TO-SURFACE WEAPON ........................................................................................................................