DCS AERGES MIRAGE F1, Flight Manual

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DCS: Mirage F1 Flight Manual Version 1.0
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USE OF THE AUTOPILOT
The autopilot is engaged by depressing the “PA” pushbutton while holding the autopilot disconnect trigger
depressed on the control stick grip.
The autopilot connects initially in basic functions (attitude hold) and PA illuminates.
The autopilot modes are:

Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)

Heading Hold Mode (CAP)

Localizer Mode (R)

Glide Slope Mode (G)
They are connected by pressing the corresponding pushbutton ALT (altitude), CAP (heading), R (runway)
or G (glide slope).
When passing through the transonic range the autopilot reverts to basic functions.
Pressing the autopilot disengage lever or the PA pushbutton disengages the autopilot.
Pressing the autopilot disconnect trigger the autopilot reverts to basic functions.
Figure 4-5 Autopilot Control and Indicator Unit
RETURNING TO PARKING AREA
1 NOSE WHEEL STEERING HIGH SENSITIVITY
BUTTON HIGH SENSITIVITY (BUTTON DEPRESSED)
AFTER CLEARING THE RUNWAY
2 DEMIST SWITCH OFF
3 TACAN OFF
4 RADAR STBY
5 IFF OFF
6 SLATS AND FLAPS UP
7 HIGH-LIFT DEVICE SELECTOR SWITCH OFF
8 TRIMS NEUTRAL
9 FLIGHT CONTROL, COMBAT HIGH-LIFT DEVICE
AND AUTOPILOT INTERLOCK TEST PERFORM
This test is performed after the first flight of the day.