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1 1 DCS GUIDEAV-8B N/A Harrier IIBY CHUCKLAST UPDATED: 21/02/2018 TABLE OF CONTENT PART 1 INTRODUCTION PART 2 CONTROLS SETUP PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGES PART 4 START-UP PROCEDURE PART 5 TAKEOFF PART 6 LANDING PART 7 ENGINE MANAGEMENT PART 8 FLIGHT & AERODYNAMICS2 PART 9 SENSORSPART 10 OFFENCE: WEAPONS & ARMAMENTPART 11 DEFENCE: RWR AND COUNTERMEASURESPART 12 RADIO TUTORIALPART 13 AUTOPILOTPART 14 NAVIGATION & ILS LANDINGPART 15 AIR-TO-AIR REFUELINGPART 16 OTHER RESOURCES3 PART 1 INTRODUCTIONTheMcDonnellDouglasAV-8 BHarrierII(NightAttack) (V/STOL),theaircraftwasdesignedinthelate 1970sasanAnglo-AmericandevelopmentoftheB ritishHawkerSiddeleyHarrier, (RAF)andUnitedStatesMarineCorps(USMC)int helate1960sandearly1970s, ,theAV-8A(AmericandesignationfortheHarri er)carriedlessthanhalfthe4,000lb(1,800kg )payloadofthesmallerA-4 Skyhawk, , ,withhorizontalstabilizersandshoulder-mo untedwingsfeaturingprominentanhedral(dow nwardslope).

2 TheaircraftispoweredbyasingleRolls-Royce Pegasusturbofanengine, ,coldendoftheengineandtwoareneartherear, , ,tail, ,largeamphibiousassaultshipsandsimplefor wardoperatingbases,AV-8 Bshaveparticipatedinnumerousmilitaryoper ations, , ,theAV-8 Bhashadahighaccidentrate, 1 (Multi-PurposeColorDisplays)andHeads-UpD isplayandtheAV-8 Bhasanumberofverypowerfultoolsandsensors atitsdisposallikeaTargetingPod, ,toremoteFOBs(ForwardOperatingBase) , ,butI msureyou , , ,somefeaturesaremissingorsimplified(RAZB AM saidtheywereworkingonit,sopleasebepatien t),butdespitethattheHarrierfeelsverymuch likeaproperstudy-levelsimulationthatwill haveyoulearningungodlyamountsofcoolthing saboutthe(verymuch) PROPER AXIS IS IMPORTANT. HERE ARE A COUPLE OF : IN YOUR CONTROLS, MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR TRIM CONTROLS SINCE THE DEFAULT VERSION OF THE GAME HAS YOUR TRIM HAT SET TO CHANGING YOUR VIEW RATHER THAN TRIM THE AIRCRAFT.

3 SINCE MOST OF YOU ARE PROBABLY EQUIPPED WITH A TRACKIR ALREADY, I SUGGEST YOU MAKE SURE THE TRIM HAT SWITCH IS SET UP MODIFY CURVES AND SENSITIVITIES OF AXES, CLICK ON THE AXIS YOU WANT TO MODIFY AND THEN CLICK AXIS TUNEPART 2 CONTROLS SETUPTO ASSIGN AXIS, CLICK ON AXIS ASSIGN. YOU CAN ALSO SELECT AXIS COMMANDS IN THE UPPER SCROLLING SETUPBIND THE FOLLOWING AXES::6 PITCH (DEADZONE AT 0, SATURATION X AT 100, SATURATION Y AT 100, CURVATURE AT 15) ROLL (DEADZONE AT 0, SATURATION X AT 100, SATURATION Y AT 100, CURVATURE AT 15) RUDDER (DEADZONE AT 0, SATURATION X AT 100, SATURATION Y AT 100, CURVATURE AT 10) THRUST CONTROLS ENGINE RPM NOZZLE CONTROLS SWIVELLING NOZZLE ANGLE WHEEL BRAKE LEFT / RIGHTNOTES: Airbrake key must be mapped to AIRBRAKE TOGGLE (B by default) and will act as a toggle would personally not map anything to the flaps since they will be set in AUTO mode most of the 2 CONTROLS SETUPCONTROLS SETUPPART 2 CONTROLS SETUPBomb PickleTRIM PITCH UPTRIM BANK LEFT TRIM PITCH DOWNTRIM BANK RIGHTZOOM IN SLOWTDC DOWN (ACTION)ZOOM OUT SLOWCAGE/UNCAGE (MAVERICK)AG Target Undesignate/NWS/FOV Toggle Emergency SAAHS Disconnect Sensor Sel.

4 FWD: INS, IRMV/EOMVS ensor Sel. RIGHT: FLIR/HUD-BH/WHSensor Sel. AFT: DMT LST/TVSensor Sel. LEFT: MAP Center/DecenterSensor Sel. DOWN: HUD RejectECM DISPENSE RIGHT: ALL(Grey button on RHS)A/A Mode FWD: Sidewinder (Boresight)A/A Mode DOWN: GunA/A Mode AFT: Sidewinder (SEAM)TDC FORWARDTDC RIGHTTDC AFTTDC LEFTAIRBRAKE TOGGLE (B)+ TOE BRAKES (MAPPED ON PEDALS)COMM FWD: Select COMM 1 COMM AFT: Select COMM 2 Trigger: Fire Gun/Launch Sidewinder, Sidearm WHAT YOU NEED MAPPED7 ECM DISPENSE AFT: CHAFFECM DISPENSE FWD: FLARES8 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGES9 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGES10 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESC anopy Detonation CordDetonates to shatter canopy to allow pilot ejection11 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESDECS (Digital Engine Control System) SwitchUP = ONDOWN = OFFFuel Shutoff LeverUP = OFF (Fuel Valve Closed)DOWN = ON (Fuel Valve Open)NOTE: The Fuel Lever will automatically lock in the DOWN position.

5 To unlock the lever, use the LWIN+F key binding .Fuel Shutoff Lever Lock Release ButtonKey Binding: LWin+ F12 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESE ngine RPM Selector SwitchAFT = LOWFWD = HIGHNote: Selector switch will make the engine tachometer display either the low-pressure compressor speed (HIGH speed) or the bypass fan speed (LOW speed) LIDS (Lift Improvement Devices System) SwitchAFT = NORMALFWD = RETRACTO xygen SwitchAFT = OFFFWD = ONEFC (Engine Fuel Control) SwitchAFT = POS 2 (DECU 2)FWD = POS 1 (DECU 1)NOTE: This switch selects which engine DECU (Digital Engine Control Unit) is used to control fuel flow and engine parameters, as there are two DECUs available for redundancy. Water Tank Dump SwitchDUMP: Dumps contents of water injection tankOFF: Normal Operation13 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESE xternal Lights Master SwitchAFT = OFFMIDDLE = NVG (Night Vision Goggles)FWD = NORMALSeat Adjustment SwitchPosition Lights SwitchAFT = OFFFWD = BRIGHTAnti-collision Lights SwitchAFT = OFFFWD = BRIGHTA uxiliary Lights SwitchAFT = OFFFWD = BRIGHTF ormation Lights Brightness KnobOFF / BRIGHTAir Refueling (A/R) Probe SwitchAFT = FUEL PROBE IN/RETRACTEDMIDDLE = FUEL PROBE OUT/EXTENDEDFWD = Leaves probe extended and pressurizes fuel tank (no fuel transfer)Wing Fuel Dump Switch (Left / Right)AFT = OFFFWD = Dumps contents of selected fuel tankFuel Booster Pump Switch (Left/Right)AFT = DC OPERATED (use if pump is failed)

6 MIDDLE = OFFFWD = NORMALFuel ProportionerSwitchAFT = OFFFWD = ONThrottle Friction SwitchFlood LampsScroll mousewheelto change orientationManual Fuel SwitchAFT = OFFFWD = ONRudder Trim Switch14 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESSeat Checklist Remove three safety pins Emergency release handle down & locked Personal services connected Left hand & right hand risers connected Left hand & right hand lap belts connected Ground safety device on & lockedEmergency Handle Canopy Fracture Rotate up to release Pull to fire15 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESN ozzle Angle Control LeverControls angle of engine nozzlesNozzle Angle Control Lever Friction KnobSTO (Short Takeoff & Landing) Stop LeverBlocks Nozzle Angle Lever to selected positionEMS (Engine Monitoring System) Pilot Record ButtonWhendepressed,EMU(EngineMonitoring Unit)recordsengineparameters, (Jet Pipe Temperature Limiter) ButtonAFT=ONFWD=OFFT hrottle16 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESECM (Electronic Countermeasure) Dispense SwitchAFT=DispensesChaffFWD=DispensesFla resLEFT=MiniJammerEngaged(NotFunctional) RIGHT=DispensesallcountermeasuretypesWea pon Cage/Uncage SwitchAntenna Elevation SwitchNotfunctionalonAV-8BN/AvariantPark ing Brake LeverAFT=ON(ENGAGED)FWD=OFFAir-to-Air Programming SwitchNotfunctionalonAV-8BN/AvariantCOMM S SwitchUP=SelectsCOMM1 DOWN=SelectsCOMM2 Airbrake (Speed Brake) SwitchThrottle CutoffLeverOnly clickable when throttle is at IDLETDC (Target Designation Caret) Control SwitchLEFT/RIGHT/FORWARD/AFT/DOWN(ACTION )17 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESYaw Stability Augmentation System SwitchAFT=OFFFWD=ONQ-Feel Unit SwitchAFT=OFFFWD=ONNote.

7 SincetheHarrier saircraftcontrolsurfacesarehydraulically -actuated,stickforceisnotfeltbythepilotu nlessanartificialforcefeedbacksystem,or Q-Feel systemgivesthepilotaforcefeedbackbasedon theaircraft sairspeed,or q , Altitude Hold Mode SwitchAFT=OFFFWD=ON(ENGAGED)SAAHS AFC (Automatic Flight Controls) Mode SwitchAFT=RESETMIDDLE=OFFFWD=ONRudder Trim IndicatorAileron Trim IndicatorLanding/Taxi Lights SwitchAFT = OFFMIDDLE=HOVERFWD=APPROACHRPS (Rudder Pedal Shakers)/YAW SwitchAFT=OFF,RPSdisabledMIDDLE=ON,RPSen abledFWD=TESTSAAHS:STABILITY AUGMENTATION & ATTITUDE HOLD SYSTEMRoll Stability Augmentation System SwitchAFT=OFFFWD=ONPitch Stability Augmentation System SwitchAFT=OFFFWD=ON18 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESM agnetic Azimuth Detector TableLanding Gear Position IndicatorGREEN=DeployedAMBER=InTransitio nEXTINGUISHED=Up&LockedNote.

8 MisforMainLandingGear,NisforNoseLandingG ear,LisforLeftWingandRisforRightWingLand ingGearLanding Gear Emergency Battery LeverDOWN=OFFUP=ONFlaps Mode SwitchUP=CruiseModeMIDDLE=AutomaticModeD OWN=STOL(ShortTakeoff&Landing)ModeLandin g Gear LeverDOWN=GearExtendedUP=GearRetractedFl aps Power SwitchLEFT=TESTMIDDLE=ONRIGHT=OFFE mergency Jettison ButtonAnti-skid SwitchUP=TESTMIDDLE=ONDOWN=NosewheelStee ringFlaps BIT (Built-In Test) ButtonFlaps Position Angle (degrees)19 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESC lockWater Injection SwitchUP=TakeoffModeMIDDLE=OFFDOWN=Landi ngModeSystem:Magnetic Azimuth DetectorTo FlySteerTo FlySteerN0180180151519519530302102104545 2252256060240240757525525590902702701051 0528528512012030030013513531531515015033 0330165165345345 CMBT (Combat Thrust) Activated 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESA rmament Delivery ModeAUT:AutomaticCIP:CCIP,ContinuouslyCo mputedImpactPointDSL:DepressedSightLineD IR:DirectFuzingControlSelective Jettison ControlSTA:SelectedstationsSTOR:Selected storesSAFE:SafetyPositionCMBT:CombatFUEL :ExternalFuelTanksPUSHBUTTON:Jettisonsse lectedordnanceWeapon Quantity ControlWeapon Multiple ControlWeapon Interval ControlWeapon Manual ControlNORM: NormalN/T: Nose & Tail FuzingN: Nose FuzingT: Tail FuzingIR (Infrared) Cooling SwitchApplies manual cooling to all sidewinder/sidearm-equipped stationsStation Selection Button & Indication21 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESF lood LampsScroll mousewheelto change orientationStandby Magnetic CompassWhiskey compass is used as a backupCanopy HandleKey Binding.

9 LCTRL+RMaster Arm SwitchUP = ONDOWN = OFFF lare Salvo ButtonVSTOL (Vertical Short Takeoff & Landing) Master Mode Button (HUD, Heads-Up Display mode)Navigation Master Mode Button (HUD, Heads-Up Display mode)Air-to-Ground Master Mode Button (HUD, Heads-Up Display mode)22 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESODU (Option Display Unit) Option 2 Button & IndicationODU (Option Display Unit) Option 4 Button & IndicationODU (Option Display Unit) Option 5 Button & IndicationODU (Option Display Unit) Option 3 Button & IndicationODU (Option Display Unit) Option 1 Button & Indication23 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Displays) SymbologyBrightness ControlMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Displays) Brightness ControlMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Displays) Mode SwitchDay/NightMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Displays) Gain ControlMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Displays) Contrast Control24 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESMPCD (Multi-Purpose Color Display) MAIN MENUMPCD Sub-MenusMPCD Sub-Menus FLIR: NAVFLIR (Navigation Forward-Looking Infrared) Display EHSD: Electronic Horizontal Situation Display DMT: Dual Mode Tracker display STRS: Stores Page HUD: Heads-Up Display repeater BIT: Built-In Test page VRST: VSTOL-REST (Vertical & Short Takeoff & Landing) calculator page ENG: Engine parameters page CONF: Software configuration page TPOD: Targeting Pod (LITENING II) page.

10 Blank if no TPOD is loaded. IFF: Identify-Friend-or-Foe Data page. EW: Electronic Countermeasures/Warfare page. Displays RWR (Radar Warning Receiver) CARD: Pre-programmed kneeboard card display page. CAS: Close Air Support page. EMER: Emergency Checklist Cards page. SDAT: System Data page. COMM: Communication data Main Menu Accessible from every page25 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESMPCDFLIR MENUMPCDDMT MENUMPCDSTRS MENUMPCDENG MENUMPCDTPOD MENUMPCDEW MENU26 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESMPCDEHSD (Electronic Horizontal Situation Display) MENUH eading and Airspeed (kts)Selected CourseTACAN DataBearing (degrees) Distance (Nm)Time-to-Go to TACAN Station (minutes:seconds)Waypoint DataBearing (degrees) Distance (Nm)Time-to-Go to Waypoint (minutes:seconds)EHSD Map Scale Aircraft ground track pointerTACAN bearing pointerWaypoint Bearing Pointer27 PART 3 COCKPIT & GAUGESLEFT Refuel Light Flashing: internal left wing tank or left external tank is full.