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 ................................................................................................................................................. 9 A-10 Evolution ......................................................................................................................................... 12 A-10 Missions ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Close Air Support (CAS) ....................................................................................................................... 13 Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI) .......................................................................................................... 14 Airborne Forward Air Controller (AFAC) ............................................................................................. 14 Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) ..................................................................................................... 14 Operational Use ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Operation Desert Storm ...................................................................................................................... 20 Operation Allied Force ........................................................................................................................ 22 Current Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan ....................................................................................... 23 GENERAL DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Fuselage and Wings ................................................................................................................................ 26 Fuselage .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Wings .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Control Surfaces ...................................................................................................................................... 28 Elevators.............................................................................................................................................. 28 Ailerons ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Rudders ............................................................................................................................................... 30 "GAME" AVIONICS MODE ........................................................................................................................... 31 Navigation Mode..................................................................................................................................... 32 Air to Air Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Air to Ground Mode ................................................................................................................................ 34 TARGETING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................. 35 A-10A COCKPIT INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................................................... 36 TV Monitor (TVM) ............................................................................................................................... 38 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) .......................................................................................................... 38 Eagle Dynamics | TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 DCS WORLD [A-10A: DCS FLAMING CLIFFS] Airspeed Indicator ............................................................................................................................... 38 Angle-of-Attack (AoA) Indicator .......................................................................................................... 39 Angle-of-attack (AoA) Indexer ............................................................................................................ 39 Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) ........................................................................................................ 40 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .................................................................................................... 40 Altimeter ............................................................................................................................................. 40 Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI) .......................................................................................................... 41 Accelerometer ..................................................................................................................................... 41 Interstage Turbine Temperature Indicator (ITTI) ................................................................................ 42 Engine Core Speed Indicator ............................................................................................................... 42 Oil Pressure Indicator .......................................................................................................................... 42 Fan Speed Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 43 Figure 55. Fan Speed Indicator ........................................................................................................... 43 Fuel Flow Indicator .............................................................................................................................. 43 Flap Position Indicator ........................................................................................................................ 43 Fuel Quantity Indicator ....................................................................................................................... 44 Armament Control Panel (ACP) .......................................................................................................... 44 A-10A HUD and TV Monitor operating modes ....................................................................................... 46 Basic HUD and TVM Symbology .......................................................................................................... 46 Navigation (NAV) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 46 Landing Mode HUD and ILS................................................................................................................. 48 Internal Gun and Unguided Rocket (RKT) Delivery Modes ................................................................. 48 Unguided Bomb Delivery Modes ........................................................................................................ 50 Air-to-Air Weapons Delivery Mode ..................................................................................................... 51 The AGM-65 Guided Missiles Delivery Mode ..................................................................................... 52 AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES ................................................................................................................................... 55 AIM-9 Sidewinder ................................................................................................................................... 55 AIR-TO-SURFACE WEAPON ........................................................................................................................