IvanK

"either the pilot can designate it manually or it can be done with NCTR (you can see this in the Mig-21 shoot down video from Desert Storm - the plane is 'sniffed' as a Mig-21 and the box turns to a diamond ). With the simple system we have - diamond means enemy, box means friendly/unknown (because ED don't seem to have added the 'FRIEND' text yet)." NCTR wont ID anything as Hostile or Friendly it may tell you what it thinks the aircraft type is but thats it. Consider if you have the same types on both sides .... NCTR doesn't know that

The aeroplane :) ... and the EM charts that came with it.

sustained is about 360Kcas

No. WYPTDSG puts you in AUTO with CCIP the Programmed mode. Not yet implemented is the HUD designation, When it is what should happen is with TDC to the HUD activation by momentary press of the TDC will;l perform a HUD TD designation. The designated point will vary depending on a number of criteria. However another press and release of the TDC will segment the TDC diamond which can then be slewed over any desired aimpoint. HUD will display AITO symbology whilst SMS program will still display CCIP

I reckon on the special tab would be a neat way to enable VOR/ILS/DME ... then you could also have an accurate Blue Angles FA18 too :) .... since they have it too

Nozzle scheduling might be something else to look at

There are a number of ways the interrogation can happen automatically (if enabled) or by a manual command.

NCTR does not have any input to the TD being a diamond or a square.

NCTR is pretty much public knowledge nowadays

" The Hornet radar is supposed to have a feature where it can get a read on the shape of the target and ID the type based on that. Perhaps that’s what he’s referring to? " You are referring to NCTR which works on Engine returns ... not Shape

Fantastic display ... love the Red flashing indexer light on the nose gear during approach ... interesting landing technique :)

As soon as you go Flaps auto Trimming is automatic. With Flaps Half Full "Trimming" is required but you are not actually moving the stab. Its pretty complex but in fact all you are doing is setting a reference AOA in the FCS that becomes part of the calculation and provides feedback loops for he pilot.

Flaps Auto ASAP after take off

You can Tap or hold the coolie hat back your choice its easy to set any desired trim value using either method though hold and release until you see desired setting is the most efficient.

1. Press Take Off Trim button .... sets Stab to 12 deg NU 2. With FCS display on DDI manually trim stab to required setting.

Yes I am aware of the video (and VOR DFing was specifically mentioned) and I don't believe it to be correct....though happy to be proved wrong. In another life time IRL on the jet (A model) you couldn't do this (though we also had dedicated VOR/Civil ILS functions so no real need to try DF ing a VOR station). The ADF function was only usable for tuned VHF/UHF frequencies on Com 1 or Com 2 and I have used it that way. And No it doesnt work in KHZ band that your standard NDB works on. BTW the USN and RAN did actually have UHF NDB's at one time... that I suspect is what this "ADF" capability was initially designed for. Now VOR and ILS freq are specifically dedicated to NAV systems. The Freq band for VOR and ILS is specifically limited to 108.0 to 111.975 and with a different freq separation 111.975 - 117.975. Even if could enter these freqs (and I don't think you can) you certainly wouldn't be able to transmit on them. Now I accept that the radios in the jet have changed etc since my time (in the last century) but I don't believe the process is any different. Basically the ADF system is really a DF system that can be used to DF on a transmission on VHF/UHF comms frequencies. Next time you fly in GA try dialing up a VOR freq on your VHF set and see what happens. I dont think you will be able to tune these freqs on your comm radio.

History I believe the USN was using indexers well before the USAF

How can you home on a VOR with your radio ? If you are suggesting dialing up a VOR freq on the radio then selecting ADF on the UFC it wont work IRL. IRL If you attempt to tune a VOR freq the UFC will say error as VOR and for that matter ILS localiser freqs are in reserved NAV freq bands (Low VHF)

A little more info:

If Automatic sequential steering is selected 5 nm is the correct number:

Yes for most Foreign operators and the Blue Angles, No for USN

Until you use ATC in Approach mode :)

Actually no. Generally speaking IRL the stick will straddle the target. Anyway first bomb will go short (by design) of the designated point or CCIP cross. Ref below: I have some more specific references somewhere that describe exactly where each bomb goes ... just need to find them :) Only in mine deliveries the first mine will be on the designated point

In AUTO/FD/CCIP the setting is impact spacing. In MAN its in millisecends time interval.