BMS F-16C/D 4.34, Flight Manual

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T.O. BMS1F-16CM-1 BMS 4.34 Change 2.00
BMS 4.34 Dash 1
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1.16.2 Cockpit controls
The F-16 block 50 & 52 in BMS 4.34 have been updated with an AIFF system and the AUX COMM
panel has been replaced with the IFF panel. Note: TACAN management in backup mode, previously
done on the AUX COMM panel, is now input via an MFD page accessible from the MFD menu
.
The IFF MASTER switch turns on the IFF and changes its
mode of operation (OFF, STBY, LOW, NORM, EMER)
With the C&I switch in C&I all IFF settings are changed
through the UFC (Up Front Controller) pages.
The IFF Transponder is managed via the IFF override
button, giving access to the STAT, POS and TIM pages
(left DED image) and the IFF Interrogator is managed via
the LIST
– RCL (INTG) buttons, giving access to the
interrogator SCAN and LOS pages (right DED image).
It is important to understand the difference between the IFF Transponder and the IFF Interrogator
parts of the IFF system. All aircraft have transponders but not all have interrogator capabilities.
Backup control of the IFF is only done on the IFF panel when the C&I switch is in the BACKUP
position.
1.16.3 IFF DTC Brief
Each mission (TE or campaign) displays an extensive IFF brief. All the parameters from that brief are
automatically saved to the DTC. When the DTC is loaded, IFF parameters are copied to the relevant
systems in the aircraft.
Consider two different flight briefings from the same campaign between 0900 & 1000 (Falcon Time).
These aircraft are flying at the same time with take-off times before 1000 FT.
It’s important to compare
the brief to understand the IFF policy of the campaign. Be aware that this is just an example; it might
be different in a TE scenario. The important point here is to always study the brief prior to go flying.
Panther 2 flight: