Right Vertical Console

Arresting Hook Panel

Hook Panel

Panel controlling arresting hook operation.

Hook Handle

The HOOK handle (1) selects arresting hook position.

  • UP - Electrically commands hydraulic retraction of the hook and locks it in the up-lock.
  • DOWN - Electrically releases hydraulic pressure, allowing the hook to extend by dashpot pressure and gravity.
  • EMERG DOWN - When the handle is pulled and rotated counter-clockwise, the hook is mechanically released for emergency extension.

Hook Transition Light

The hook transition light (2) illuminates when hook position does not correspond to handle position.

The light will not extinguish until the hook is fully extended and may remain illuminated during high-speed extension due to hook blowback.

Rounds Remaining Counter

The rounds remaining counter (3) displays remaining M61A1 gun ammunition.

The counter normally counts down from 676 rounds and may be manually reset to a desired value using the adjustment knob on the right side.

Displays Control Panel

Displays Panel

💡 Image shows an F-14A with AN/ALR-45 having a third option on the HSD MODE and an ECM ORIDE which are not functional but are present in some aircraft with the AN/ALR-67.

Control panel for front cockpit display configuration.

Steering Command Selectors

The STEERING CMD selectors (1) select the source of steering command information.

The selectors are mutually exclusive and rotate to indicate the active selection.

  • TACAN - TACAN provides steering information.
  • DEST - Steering commands based on the RIO-selected waypoint.
  • AWL/PCD - Selects glideslope guidance (ILS or ACLS) for landing or PCD steering for air-to-ground delivery.
  • VEC - Data link vector steering commands.
  • MAN - Manual course and heading steering.

Mode Selectors

The MODE selectors (2) determine overall display mode.

Selectors are mutually exclusive and rotate to indicate the selected mode.

  • T.O. - Takeoff mode.
  • CRUISE - Cruise mode.
  • A/A - Air-to-air mode.
  • A/G - Air-to-ground mode.
  • LDG - Landing mode.

HUD Declutter Switch

The HUD DECLUTTER switch (3) selects declutter level for HUD symbology.

HUD AWL Switch

The HUD AWL switch (4) selects the source of all-weather landing information displayed on the HUD.

  • ILS - ILS is used as the AWL source.
  • ACL - ACLS is used as the AWL source.

VDI Mode Switch

The VDI MODE switch (5) selects the display content shown on the VDI.

  • TV - Displays video from TCS or LANTIRN.
  • NORM - Displays the standard VDI presentation.

VDI AWL Switch

The VDI AWL switch (6) selects the AWL source displayed on the VDI.

  • ILS - ILS-based AWL information.
  • ACL - ACLS-based AWL information.

HSD Mode Switch

The HSD MODE switch (7) selects the display content shown on the HSD.

  • NAV - Navigation display showing steering information based on selected steering command source.
  • TID - Repeats the RIO Tactical Information Display. If the RIO TID is set to TV, the display will be blank.
  • ECM - Displays ECM information from AN/ALR-45 and AN/ALR-50 (F-14A with AN/ALR-45/50 only).

Display Power Switches

The POWER switches (8) control electrical power to the VDI, HUD, and HSD/ECMD.

Pitch Ladder Brightness Knob

The PITCH LAD BRT knob (9) controls brightness of the HUD pitch ladder.

HSD ECM Override Switch

The HSD ECM ORIDE switch (10) determines whether ECM information is allowed to override the current HSD display when a threat is detected.

  • ORIDE - Allows ECM override.
  • OFF - Prevents ECM override.

Only functional in aircraft equipped with the AN/ALR-45/50.

Elevation Lead Panel

Gun Elevation

The elevation lead panel (11) sets gun elevation lead in mils for manual air-to-air and air-to-ground gun modes.

Adjustment range is from −263 to +87 mils.