There are three master modes of operation: navigation (NAV), air-to-air (A/A), andĪir-to-ground (A/G). These two buttons allow you to change between Air-to-Air (A/A) 1 and Air-to-Ground (A/G) 2 This knob varies the contrast between symbology and the dark background on any level of Rotate clockwise to increase brightness andĬounterclockwise to decrease brightness. This knob varies the intensity of the symbols and text. Placing the knob to NIGHT providesĪ lower brightness control range, and the DAY setting provides a brighter default setting. Placing this rotary knob to OFF prevents the DDI from operating. Side, and then each PB button is numbered sequentially in a clockwise manner. Select the function and the mode for proper indicator display. There are 20 pushbuttons (PB) on the DDI which are used to The left DDI is a 3-color (green, yellow, and red) display that provides desired information to control Left Instrument Panel Left Digital Display Indicator (DDI) ¶ F/A-18C Cockpit Overview Left Instrument Panel ¶įigure 8. Pressing LAlt+ C toggles mouse control between interacting with the cockpit and controlling yourįigure 7. Use this mission to explore the cockpit andīecome familiar with its layout. Hornet Instant Action Mission: Hornet Cold and Dark. In later sections of this guide, we will reference these locations. To help locate items more easily, we have broken the Hornet cockpit into eight primaryĪreas. Once in the cockpit, it’s best to have a general understanding of where the various controls are Standby Attitude Reference Indicator (SARI) Left Engine Fire Warning/Extinguisher LightsĪdvanced Multipurpose Color Display (AMPCD) Integrated Fuel / Engine Indicator (IFEI) Selective Jettison / Landing Gear, and Flap Position Lights Panel

F18 cockpit flight