Left Side Console

G-Valve Button

g-valve

The G-valve button is pressed to test inflation of the g-suit.

Oxygen-Vent Airflow Control Panel

oxygen-vent

Panel controlling ventilation airflow and oxygen supply to the RIO.

Vent Airflow Dial

The VENT AIRFLOW dial controls airflow through the pressure suit or seat cushions when no pressure suit is worn.

Oxygen Switch

The OXYGEN switch controls oxygen flow to the RIO oxygen mask.

  • ON - Oxygen supplied to mask.
  • OFF - Oxygen flow shut off.

Data Stowage Compartment

data stowage

The data stowage compartment provides storage space for equipment, documents, and mission briefing materials.

TACAN Control Panel

tacan

TACAN control panel allowing the RIO to operate TACAN when assigned command.

Channel Selector

The dual rotary selector (1) selects the TACAN channel.

  • Outer dial - selects the first two digits.
  • Inner dial - selects the final digit.

GO / NO-GO Indicator Lights

The GO and NO-GO lights (2) display TACAN BIT results.

BIT Button

The BIT button (3) initiates TACAN built-in test.

Mode Switches

The MODE switches (4) select TACAN operating mode and X or Y channel.

INVERSE mode is not functional.

TACAN Volume Knob

The VOL knob (5) controls TACAN audio volume to the RIO headset.

TACAN Mode Selector

The MODE knob (6) selects TACAN operating mode.

Available modes are:

  • OFF - TACAN off.
  • REC - Receive only.
  • T/R - Transmit and receive with range readout.
  • A/A - Air-to-air TACAN.
  • BCN - Beacon mode (not functional).

Communication / TACAN Command Panel

Panel

Panel controlling radio selection, antenna routing, and TACAN command authority.

Transmitter Select Switch

The XMTR SEL switch (1) selects which radio is keyed by the RIO PTT.

  • UHF 1 - ARC-159.
  • BOTH - Both radios.
  • V/UHF 2 - ARC-182.

V/UHF 2 Antenna Switch

The V/UHF 2 ANT switch (2) selects antenna used by the ARC-182.

  • UPR - Upper antenna.
  • LWR - Lower antenna.

TACAN Command Switch

The TACAN CMD switch (3) selects which crewmember controls TACAN and indicates current authority.

UHF 1 Volume Knob

The UHF 1 VOL knob (4) controls UHF-1 audio volume to the RIO headset.

KY Mode Switch

The KY MODE switch (5) is only functional with KY-58 encryption.

The simulated aircraft uses KY-28; this switch is non-functional.

V/UHF 2 (AN/ARC-182) Radio

arc-182

Secondary VHF/UHF radio providing voice communications.

V/UHF 2 Volume Knob

The VOL knob (1) controls V/UHF-2 audio volume.

Squelch Switch

The SQL switch (2) enables or disables squelch.

Frequency Select Switches

The frequency select switches (3) set the desired operating frequency.

Frequency / Channel Display

The FREQ/(CHAN) display (4) shows selected frequency or preset channel.

UHF Selector Switch

The UHF switch (5) selects modulation mode within the 225.000–399.000 MHz band.

Brightness Knob

The BRT knob (6) controls display brightness.

Mode Selector Knob

The MODE knob (7) selects ARC-182 operating mode.

Frequency Mode Knob

The outer frequency mode dial (8) selects frequency tuning mode.

Channel Select Knob

The inner CHAN SEL knob (9) selects preset channel.

💡 HAVE QUICK anti-jam functionality is not implemented in DCS.

KY-28 Control Panel

ky-28

Encryption control panel for secure voice communications.

Zeroize Switch

The ZEROIZE switch (1) clears all encryption keys when actuated.

Power-Mode Switch

The power-mode switch (2) selects KY-28 operating mode.

Radio Select Switch

The radio select switch (3) selects which radio is encrypted.

Radar Beacon Control Panel

beacon

Panel controlling the AN/APN-154 radar beacon.

Beacon Mode Selector

The MODE selector (1) selects beacon operating mode.

  • SINGLE - Responds to single-pulse interrogation.
  • DOUBLE - Responds to double-pulse code.
  • ACLS - Enables ACLS augmentation for carrier landings.

ACLS Test Button

The ACLS TEST button (2) includes a green indicator light.

  • Illuminates during successful test.
  • Flashes when SPN-42 radar sweep is detected.
  • Steady illumination indicates radar lock-on for ACLS.

Power Switch

The PWR switch (3) controls beacon electrical power.

  • PWR - Beacon fully active.
  • STBY - Warm-up mode; ACLS replies enabled if MODE is ACLS.
  • OFF - Beacon off.

Liquid Cooling Control Panel

liquid cooling

LIQ COOLING switch controlling the liquid cooling system for the AWG-9 and AIM-54. The AWG-9 circuit can be enabled independently of the AIM-54. This switch needs to be enabled for the respective system before AWG-9 operation or AIM-54 missile preparation.

ICS Control Panel

ics

Intercommunication system control panel.

ICS Volume Knob

The VOL knob (1) controls ICS audio volume from the pilot.

Amplifier Selection Knob

The amplifier selection knob (2) selects which audio amplifier is used.

  • B/U - Backup amplifier.
  • NORM - Normal amplifier.
  • EMER - Emergency amplifier using pilot’s amplifier and volume settings. Disables RIO-only audio sources.

ICS Function Switch

The ICS switch (3) selects ICS operating mode.

  • RADIO OVERRIDE - ICS audio overrides radio audio.
  • HOT MIC - Enables continuous intercom without PTT.
  • COLD MIC - Intercom only when PTT is pressed.

Eject Command Lever

eject command

The EJECT CMD lever determines ejection logic when the RIO ejects.

  • PILOT (lever forward) - Only the RIO ejects.
  • MCO (lever aft) - Both crewmembers eject.

Pilot-initiated ejection always ejects both crew members.

Sensor Control Panel

radar ir control

Control panel for radar scan geometry, TCS operation, and AVTR recording.

Stabilization Switch

The STAB switch (1) controls ground stabilization of the radar.

Azimuth Center Knob

The AZ CTR knob (2) sets the center of the radar azimuth scan.

Elevation Center Knob

The EL CTR knob (3) sets the center of the radar elevation scan.

VSL Switch

The VSL switch (4) is spring-loaded to the OFF position and selects vertical scan mode.

  • VSL HI
  • VSL LO

Azimuth Scan Knob

The AZ SCAN knob (5) selects azimuth scan width.

Elevation Bars Knob

The EL BARS knob (6) selects number of elevation scan bars.

TCS Trim Knobs

The TCS TRIM knobs (7) adjust azimuth and elevation alignment of TCS video.

Slave Switch

The SLAVE switch (8) selects which sensor is slaved to the other.

Acquisition Switch

The ACQ switch (9) selects TCS acquisition mode.

  • AUTO SRCH
  • MAN
  • AUTO

Field of View Switch

The FOV switch (10) selects TCS field of view.

  • WIDE
  • NAR

AVTR Mode Knob

The MODE knob (11) selects what the airborne video tape recorder records.

Minutes Remaining Display

The MIN REMAIN display (12) shows remaining recording time.

Record Switch

The RECORD switch (13) controls AVTR operation.

  • OFF
  • STBY
  • ON

AVTR Indicator Lights

The indicator lights (14) show AVTR status.

  • STBY
  • EOT (end of tape)
  • REC

Computer Address Panel (CAP)

cap

The Computer Address Panel is used to enter data into the Weapon Control System.

Clear Button

The CLEAR button (1) clears the current TID buffer without entering data.

Enter Button

The ENTER button (2) inserts buffered data into the WCS.

Prefix and Numerical Buttons

The numerical and prefix buttons (3) are used for data entry.

Message Selection Buttons

The MESSAGE buttons (4) select functions indicated on the MESSAGE drum.

Message Indicator Drum

The MESSAGE drum (5) displays available WCS message functions.

Program Restart Button

The PRGM RESTRT button (6) restarts the active WCS program.

Category Selector Knob

The CATEGORY knob (7) selects the active MESSAGE category.

Tune Disable

The TUNE DSBL function (8) is non-functional.

💡 All CAP buttons include indicator lights that illuminate based on selected function.