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Introduction

First and foremost, thank you for purchasing the IRIS Pro Series F-14 Tomcat for

Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

In September 2006, we provided the simulation community with an aircraft which was

arguably one of the best commercial F-14 Tomcat packages to date. It received

rave reviews from many and has become a stable airframe for countless Tomcat fans

worldwide.

Now, two years later, we have taken on board the many comments we received

from our customers and have put together a Tomcat package quite unlike any other.

We have made a great many improvements to the old F-14 Tomcat and in some

cases, have ripped out sections and replaced with new!

No longer does this aircraft suffer from poor performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator

X, as it is now fully FSX Native and designed with FSX in mind! In addition many of the

2D gauges have been removed and replaced with fully 3D gauges in the cockpit al-

lowing for both a boost in frame rates and a far crisper, smoother in cockpit experi-

ence.

The sounds have been enhanced from their original package with some new sound

samples and recordings for a far more improved audio experience.

The updated animations both inside and out, and the inclusion of the F-14B aircraft

are the two most requested additions to this package and we are sure that they’ll be

well received.

Our latest contributor Michael Haegle has provided us with a SUPERB F-14B HUD

straight from the US Navy NATOPS Manual that’s so good, we’ve included it in both

variants!

Finally it is the Flight Model which has received the most adjustments, with our resident

guru, Pam Brooker having reworked the flight model for both the A and B variants

from scratch using only authentic source material for her work.

All this hard work and dedication by the IRIS Team has resulted in what I am confident

in saying is one of the best F-14 Tomcat products available for Microsoft Flight

Simulator.

Enjoy, and go catch the three wire!

David Brice

Founder & Product Manager

IRIS Flight Simulation Software

Important Information

Disclaimer & End User License Agreement

Please remember that this product is for entertainment purposes only and as

such should not be used for real world flight training.

Not all systems have been simulated and those which have been simulated

are done so using the limitations of the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.

Any enquiries regarding commercial, military or academic use of this program

should be directed via e-mail to [email protected]

Furthermore, all components of this product are copyright IRIS Flight

Simulation Software with the exception of the product sounds which are

copyright Turbine Sound Studios and are used under license.

NO replication, unauthorized distribution, reduction or reverse engineering of

this software, either in whole or in part, is permitted in ANY form without the

express written permission of IRIS Flight Simulation Software.

By installing this software, you are hereby agreeing to the above terms and

conditions.

About this Guide

This guide has been written to familiarize new users to the systems, operations

and handling of the IRIS Pro Series F-14 Tomcat product. It is highly

recommended that users have a working knowledge of Microsoft Flight

Simulator and the theory of flight PRIOR to running this product.

By reading and learning the Pilot Manual prior to flying and keeping it to hand

during your flight for reference, you will gain the most enjoyment from this

product.

Aircraft Specifications

General characteristics (B Model Shown) Crew: 2 (Pilot and Radar Intercept Officer)

Length: 62 ft 9 in (19.1 m)

Wingspan: Spread: 64 ft (19.55 m)

Height: 16 ft (4.88 m)

Empty weight: 43,735 lb (19,838 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 74,350 lb (33,720 kg)

Powerplant: 2× General Electric F110-GE-400 afterburning turbofans

Dry thrust: 13,810 lbf (61.4 kN) each

Thrust with afterburner: 27,800 lbf (124.7 kN) each

g limits: +7.5 g / -2.5 g[citation needed]

Performance

Maximum speed: Mach 2.34 (1,544 knots, 2,485 km/h) at high altitude

Combat radius: 500 nmi (575 mi, 926 km)

Ferry range: 1,600 nmi (1,840 mi, 2,960 km)

Rate of climb: >45,000 ft/min (229 m/s)

Wing loading: 113.4 lb/ft² (553.9 kg/m²)

Armament Air-to-air missiles: AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder

Sec 1. Cockpit Systems

F-14 Tomcat Cockpit Layout

Note: The IRIS F-14 Tomcat cockpit layout is based around the US Navy

NATOPS manuals for the F-14B. For ease of use between aircraft, we have

chosen to use the same layout and functions for both variants, with the

exception of the HUD mount which is not available on the F-14A.

As this is based on early documentation, you may find that some switches and

systems operate differently in the current real world airframes. We are

confident however that this will not diminish your enjoyment of the product.

The image below shows the F-14 Tomcat in virtual cockpit mode.

Description of the highlighted sections are on the following pages.


F-14 Tomcat Cockpit Layout (cont.)

F-14 Tomcat Virtual Cockpit Layout Overview

1. Head Up Display featuring;

- Multi Mode HUD Unit

- Angle of Attack Indexer

- Caution Advisory Indicators

2. Main Instrument Panel featuring;

- AOA and Wing sweep Indicators

- Standby and Primary Flight Instruments

- Secondary Navigation Instruments

- COM and NAV Radios

- VDI and HSD

- Fuel Quantity Instrumentation

3. Left Console featuring;

- Control Surfaces Console

- Power Control Lever and Wing sweep Console

- DFCS and Engine Management Console

- ADF and Transponder Console

4. Right Console featuring;

- Display Management Console

- Temperature Systems Console

- Lighting Systems Console

- Generator Systems Console

Whilst we have made every effort to make all the switches and controls

functional in the F-14 Tomcat, due to the limitations of the software, some

systems are not replicated at this time. In those instances, whilst the switches

will be clickable for procedural purposes, they will have no effect in the

simulation.

In those instances we have marked the system description as (NF).


Head Up Display and Caution Advisory Lights

The Head Up Display is the primary flight instrument for the F-14 Tomcat. The

HUD frame also features a number of primary caution advisory lights integral

to the pilots duties.

The image below shows the console in virtual cockpit mode. Description of

the highlighted sections are as follows;

1. Head Up Display - Displays primary flight information to the pilot in five

separate modes. Takeoff, Cruise, Air to Air, Air to Ground and Landing.

2. Angle of Attack Indexer - Indicates to the pilot if the aircraft is to slow, on

speed or to fast for approach based on angle of attack and aircraft

speed.

3. L STALL Light - Indicates left engine stall. Often due to compressor failure

from supersonic air entering the engine or lack of air entering the engine

due to a high angle of attack and low speed.

4. WHEELS Light - Illuminates if the aircraft is configured for landing and the

pilot has not lowered the landing gear.

5. BRAKES Light - Illuminates if the parking brake is set.

6. ACLS/AP Light - Illuminates when the aircraft is using the ACL autopilot

function on the DFCS for approach hold.


Head Up Display and Caution Advisory Lights (cont.)

The Head Up Display is the primary flight instrument for the F-14 Tomcat. The

HUD frame also features a number of primary caution advisory lights integral

to the pilots duties.



7. NWS ENGA - Illuminates when Nose Wheel Steering is active.

8. AUTO THROT - Illuminates when the Auto Throttle switch is active and the

aircraft is automatically holding airspeed.

9. L STALL - Indicates left engine stall. Often due to compressor failure from

supersonic air entering the engine or lack of air entering the engine due

to a high angle of attack and low speed.

10. SAM Light - Indicates a SAM Lock on the aircraft. (NF)

11. AAA Light - Indicates a AAA Track on the aircraft. (NF)

12. AI Light - Indicates when being tracked by another aircraft. (NF)

13. Not available.


Main Instrument Panel

The main instrument panel for the F-14 Tomcat features a suite of standard

backup instruments along with the VDI (Vertical Display Indicator) and HSD

(Horizontal Situation Indicator).



1. Angle of Attack Gauge - Displays the current angle of attack of the

aircraft.

2. Master Arm Switch - Toggle to arm or safe the current weapon loads.

(alters the HUD layout)

3. Wing Sweep Indicator - Displays the current commanded angle of sweep

for the wings.

4. Left Fuel Shutoff Handle - Pull to cut fuel flow to the left engine, push in to

open fuel flow to the left engine.

5. Right Fuel Shutoff Handle - Pull to cut fuel flow to the right engine, push in

to open fuel flow to the right engine.

6. Master Caution Light - Illuminates to advise of any Caution Advisory light

being illuminated.

7. Turn Indicator - Ball moves left or right to indicate of any deviation from a

coordinated turn.


Main Instrument Panel (cont.)






8. Vertical Speed Indicator - Displays the current Vertical speed of the

aircraft, in feet.

9. Airspeed Indicator - Displays the current indicated airspeed in knots and

mach number in machs.

10. Landing Systems Display - Displays various landing system indicators (see

section 2 for more detailed information.

11. Vertical Display Indicator - Acts as a HUD repeater, please see the

addendum regarding the HUD for more information.

12. Warning Systems Display - Displays various warning lights. (see section 2

for more information.)

13. Standby Attitude Indicator - Displays the current aircraft attitude up to 60

degrees of pitch.

14. G-Meter - Displays the current G-Force being applied to the airframe and

its contents.








15. Radar Altimeter - Displays the current altitude above ground level in feet.

16. Barometric Altimeter - Displays the current altitude above sea level in

feet.

17. Radio Magnetic Indicator - Displays the current radial to a tuned ADF

station or VOR Station.

18. COM 1 Radio - Displays the frequency of the current COM 1 radio. Two

knobs are available for tuning.

19. NAV 1 Radio - Displays the frequency of the current NAV 1 radio. Two

knobs are available for tuning.

20. Oil Pressure and Nozzle Position Indicators - Displays the current Oil

Pressure for Engines 1 & 2 in PSI as well as the Nozzle Position of Engines

1 & 2.

21. Hydraulic System Indicator - Displays the current Hydraulic system

pressure in PSI.








22. RPM Indicator - Displays Engine 1 & 2 RPM in percent.

23. EGT Indicator - Displays Engine 1 & 2 Exhaust Gas Temperature in Celsius.

24. Fuel Flow Indicator - Displays Engine 1 & 2 Fuel Flow rate in pounds per

hour.

25. Horizontal Situation Indicator - Displays current navigational information,

please refer to section 2 for more information.

26. Fuel Quantity Indicator - Displays the current internal or external fuel

quantity and total quantity in pounds.

27. Clock - A standard analogue clock showing the local time.


Left Hand Console

The left hand console on the F-14 Tomcat contains the primary control surface

controls and indicators, the engine throttle levers, wing sweep systems as well

as the DFCS.



1. Flaps, Gear and Speed Brake Indicators - Shows the current position of

the flaps & slats, landing gear and speed brake.

2. Nose Kneel Switch - Compresses or extends the nose wheel kneel feature

and launch bar.

3. Landing Gear Handle - Raises or lowers the landing gear.

4. Park Brake Handle - Engages or releases the parking brake.

5. Control Surface indicator - Displays the current position of the control

surfaces.

6. Fuel Display Toggle - Change fuel display between external and internal

tanks.

7. Refuel Probe Switch - Extends or Retracts the in-flight refueling probe for

airborne refueling.

8. Fuel Dump Switch - Dumps fuel from internal and external tanks when

turned on.


Left Hand Console (cont.)



as the DFCS.



9. Auto Wing Sweep Switch - Turns automatic sweep control on or off.

10. Intake Ramp Position Switch - Switches the Intake ramps between

automatic movement or stowed position (VC only)

11. Flaps Handle - Move to raise or lower the wing flaps & slats.

(operational only with wings fully forward.)

12. Engine Crank Switch - Click and drag to crank over either engine 1 or

engine 2.

13. Auto Throttle Switch - Engages the throttle hold feature to maintain the

current aircraft airspeed.

14. Air Start Switch - Use in conjunction with the fuel cutoff handles for an in-

flight restart.

15. Rudder Trim Switch - Move left or right to adjust rudder trim.

16. Engine 1 Throttle Lever - Alters the engine output for engine 1.

17. Engine 2 Throttle Lever - Alters the engine output for engine 2.





as the DFCS.



18. Wing Sweep Lever Protection Glass - Click and drag to expose the

manual wing sweep lever.

19. Wing Sweep Lever - Allows you to manually adjust the wing sweep when

the auto sweep system is disabled.

20. Over Sweep Switch - Click to over sweep the wings to 72 degrees when

parked and shut down.

21. Stability Augmentation Switches - Required to be ON for the DFCS

autopilot to function.

22. NAV/GPS Switch - Changes the method of VEC/PCD autopilot hold.

23. DFCS Master Switch - turns on or off, the Digital Flight Control System.

24. VEC/PCD switch - When operational, will track to the tuned NAV1 station

or next GPS waypoint.

25. ACL Switch - When turned on, will fly an established approach

automatically.





as the DFCS.



26. ALT Hold Switch - Holds the current aircraft altitude.

27. Heading Hold Switch - Holds the current aircraft heading and can be

manually adjusted when enabled with the heading bug adjustment knob

on the HSD frame.

28. ADF/Transponder Display - Displays the current ADF or Transponder

frequency.

29. ADF/Transponder Tuning Knobs - Adjusts the current ADF or Transponder

frequency.

30. ADF/Transponder Knob - Switches the display between ADF and

Transponder.


Right Hand Console

The right hand console on the F-14 Tomcat contains the display format and

mode switches, the tail hook lever, electrical systems switches and air

conditioning switches.



1. Takeoff Mode Switch - Displays Take-off mode symbology on the HUD and

VDI.

2. Cruise Mode Switch - Displays Cruise mode symbology on the HUD and

VDI.

3. Air to Air Mode Switch - Displays Air to Air mode symbology on the HUD

and VDI.

4. Air to Ground Mode Switch - Displays Air to Ground mode symbology on

the HUD and VDI.

5. Landing Mode Switch - Displays Landing mode symbology on the HUD

and VDI.

6. HUD Format Switch - Switches between Analog and Digital display on the

HUD.


Right Hand Console (cont.)






7. Altimeter Display Switch - Display the HUD & VDI altimeter in either

Barometric or Radar format.

8. VDI Display Switch - Toggle between HUD Repeater and Video display.

(NF)

9. HUD Day/Night Switch - Toggle HUD Brightness for Day or Night conditions.

10. HSD Mode Switch - Toggle between TACAN and MANUAL HSD

Navigation Mode.

11. VDI Power Switch - Turn on or off, VDI Display.

12. HUD Power Switch - Turn on or off, HUD Display.

13. HSD Power Switch - Turn on or off, HSD Display.

14. Caution Advisory Panel - See Section 2 for further information.








15. Left Generator Bus - Toggle Left Generator Bus.

16. Right Generator Bus - Toggle Right Generator Bus and Master Battery.

17. Forward Pump Switch - Toggle Forward Cockpit Air Conditioning Pumps.

18. Rear Pump Switch - Toggle Rear Cockpit Air Conditioning Pumps.

19. Pilot Canopy Blowers - Toggle pilot canopy demisters.

20. RIO Canopy Blowers - Toggle RIO canopy demisters.

21. Exterior Master Lighting Switch - When on, allows operation of external

lighting.

22. Interior Master Lighting Switch - When on, allows operation of internal

lighting.








23. Position Light Switch - Toggle aircraft position lights.

24. Panel Light Switch - Toggle Instrument Panel and console backlighting.

25. Tail Light Switch - Toggle aircraft tail light.

26. Anti-Collision Light Switch - Toggle aircraft anti-collision lights.

27. Taxi Light Switch - Toggle aircraft taxi light.

28. Formation Master Switch - Toggle aircraft formation lights.

29. White Flood Light Switch - Toggle cockpit white flood lighting.

30. Green NVIS Light Switch - Toggle cockpit green night vision lighting.

31. Pitot Heat Switch - Toggle Pitot Heaters.

32. Tail Hook Handle - Raise or lower the aircraft tail hook.

Sec 2. Cockpit Instrumentation

Caution Advisory Panel

The Caution Advisory System is responsible for advising the pilot of any system

issues that need to be brought to his or her attention during operations.

Please note that the Caution Advisory System has been customized slightly to

meet the limitations of Microsoft Flight simulator and as such should not be

taken as exact to the real aircraft.

Caution Advisory Panel located on

the Right Console.


Caution Advisory Panel (cont.)

Caution Advisory Descriptions

PITCH SAS Pitch Stability Augmentation Switch OFF.

ROLL DGR Roll Stability Augmentation Switch OFF.

YAW DGR Yaw Stability Augmentation Switch OFF.

FCS CAUTION Flight Control System disabled.

LADDER Boarding Ladder not stowed.

FLAP Aircraft exceeding safe flap speed.

START VALVE Engine Start Valve open.

AUTO PILOT DFCS Autopilot Engaged.

INLET ICE Danger of ice forming on pitot tubes.

L RAMP Left Ramp set incorrectly to stowed position.

R RAMP Right Ramp set incorrectly to stowed position.

L ENG SEC Left Engine RPM low.

R ENG SEC Right Engine RPM low.

L GEN Left Generator Bus off.

R GEN Right Generator Bus off.

CANOPY Canopy Open.

BINGO Only 15% total fuel quantity remaining.

HYD PRESS Hydraulic pressure lower than 2,100 PSI.

L FUEL PRESS Left and Aft Fuel Tank pressure low.

R FUEL PRESS Right and Forward Fuel Tank pressure low.

L FUEL LOW Left and Aft Fuel Quantity Low.

R FUEL LOW Right and Forward Fuel Quantity Low.

WING SWEEP Wings set to manual Sweep.

WSHLD HOT Windshield demisters on with high outside temperature.

LAUNCH BAR Launch bar lowered for carrier takeoff.

AHRS AHRS system operational.

ENG FIRE EXT Engine Fire Extinguishers expended.


Caution Advisory Panel (cont.)

The Caution Advisory System is responsible for advising the pilot of any system

issues that need to be brought to his or her attention during operations.

Please note that the Caution Advisory System has been customized slightly to

meet the limitations of Microsoft Flight simulator and as such should not be

taken as exact to the

real aircraft.

Caution Advisory Descriptions

Caution Advisory Panel located on

the Instrument Panel.

ADJ A/C Aircraft within 5nm of a DME station.

LANDING CHK The selected NAV station has a Localizer.

ACL READY The selected NAV station is ready for ACL hold.

A/P CPLR ACL Hold mode ready, but not engaged.

CMD CONTROL ACL Hold mode engaged.

AUTO THROT Aircraft Auto Throttle engaged.

A/P REF Engine Start Valve open.

WAVE OFF DFCS Autopilot Engaged.

WING SWEEP Danger of ice forming on pitot tubes.

REDUCE SPEED Left Ramp set incorrectly to stowed position.

ALT LOW Right Ramp set incorrectly to stowed position.


Horizontal Situation Indicator

The Horizontal Situation Indicator or HSD is on the lower glass display in the

front cockpit of the F-14 and provides basic navigational data.

The two screens below show the comparison between Manual and TACAN

modes.

Common to both modes are the following items;

Compass Rose

Lubber Line

ADF Pointer

Course Readout

Heading Reference Bug

With the HSD in manual mode, the HSD also displays the following items in the

center of the HSD;

Wind Direction and Speed

True Air Speed

Ground Speed

Course Reference Arrow

HSD in Manual Mode HSD in TACAN Mode


Horizontal Situation Indicator (cont.)



The two screens below show the comparison between Manual and TACAN

modes.

With the HSD in TACAN mode, the HSD displays the following items in the cen-

ter of the HSD;

Course Deviation Arrow

Course Deviation Reference Bars (crosses)

NAV1 Radial

Range to NAV1 if DME station is available.

HSD in Manual Mode HSD in TACAN Mode


Horizontal Situation Indicator (cont.)



The items below are individual components of the HSD system, please learn to

identify them and their operation.

ADF Needle Heading Bug

CDI Arrow (TO) CDI Arrow (FROM)

Course Reference

(in Manual Mode)

NAV1 Radial

(in TACAN Mode)

Lubber Line Aircraft Reference

CDI Alignment Crosses


Heads Up Display

Note: The HUD incorporated into the Tomcat is the same in both the A and B

model due to many users removing the old A model HUD for a preferred more

modern display.

The new HUD whilst being far more functional than the A model HUD is also far

better coded for better performance.

The next pages will illustrate the five modes used by the F-14 HUD.

Common Display


Heads Up Display (cont.)



modern display.




Takeoff Mode





modern display.




Cruise Mode





modern display.




Air to Air Mode





modern display.




Air to Ground Mode





modern display.




Landing Mode

Sec 3. Normal Procedures

PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT

Checklists

This section includes all procedures that are necessary for the operation of the

aircraft, presented in an amplified format. The abbreviated checklists are

available from the Flight Simulator kneeboard during flight and is to be carried

by flight crew on every sortie.

PRE-FLIGHT

EXTERIOR INSPECTION CHECKS

Fuel Quantity - Adjust as required (Adjust Fuel Section).

ENTER COCKPIT

BEFORE START CHECKS

1. L MASTER GEN - OFF.

2. R MASTER GEN - OFF.

3. EXTERIOR MASTER LIGHTING - OFF.

4. INTERIOR MASTER LIGHTING - OFF.

5. ALL EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL LIGHTING - OFF.

6. LEFT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE- CUT.

7. RIGHT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE - CUT.

8. WINGSWEEP SWITCH - SET to DISABLE.

9. PARK BRAKE - PULL to SET.

SYSTEMS POWERUP

1. L MASTER GEN - ON.

2. R MASTER GEN - ON.

3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH - ON.

4. INTERIOR LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH - ON.

5. POSITION LIGHTS - ON and confirm flashing.

6. TAIL LIGHT - ON and confirm flashing.

7. VDI POWER - ON.

8. HUD POWER - ON.

9. HSD/ECMD POWER - ON.


SYSTEMS POWERUP (cont.)

10. STAB AUG SWITCHES - ROLL, YAW and PITCH to ON, verify lights

extinguished on Caution Advisory Panel.

11. LEFT INLET RAMP - AUTO.

12. RIGHT INLET RAMP - AUTO.

ENGINE STARTING CHECKS

1. ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS - ON.

2. ENGINE CRANK - Switch to Left Engine.

At Engine 1 RPM of 20% or greater;

3. LEFT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE - PUSH to commence fuel flow and engine

start.

4. ENGINE CRANK - Switch to Right Engine.

At Engine 2 RPM of 20% or greater;

5. RIGHT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE - PUSH to commence fuel flow and engine

start.

When both engines are stabilized at or above 55%:

10. ENGINE CRANK - Center

AFTER STARTING CHECKS

1. Confirm Engine readings within required parameters.

2. TAXI LIGHT - ON.

3. INTERNAL LIGHTING - AS REQUIRED.

4. FORE PUMPS - ON.

5. REAR PUMPS - ON.

6. PLT CPY - ON.

7. PLT SCN - ON.

8. PLT FLR - ON.

9. RIO CPY - ON.

10. RIO FLR - ON.

11. PITOT HEAT - ON.


TAXI

BRAKING TECHNIQUE WHILE TAXIING

During extended taxiing, the recommended technique is to allow the aircraft

to reach a faster than normal taxi speed. Control is exercised by the periodic

application of smooth braking to bring the aircraft almost to rest before

releasing the brakes completely.

TAXI CHECKS

1. PARKING BRAKE - OFF.

2. TAXI LIGHT - ON.

3. BRAKES - Check operation.

4. NOSE WHEEL STEERING - ON. Check function.

5. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS - Check function.

NOTE

Depending on the ambient temperature, ground slope and

nature of the ground surface, the aircraft may commence to

move immediately. A small amount of thrust may be required,

however, once moving, idle power is usually sufficient to taxi

along level ground.

CAUTION

Maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters from preceding

aircraft to prevent foreign object damage.


PRE-TAKE-OFF

PRE-TAKE-OFF VITAL ACTIONS

1. CANOPY - Closed and locked, light out.

2. AIR BRAKE - IN.

3. FLAPS - Select T/O, indicating.

4. PITOT HEAT - ON,

5. TRIMS - Set as required.

6. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS - Functional check carried out. No flags.

7. ENGINE INSTRUMENTS - Indications within parameters.

8. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. - Indications within parameters.

9. FUEL - Contents, agrees with analogue gauge, balanced, flow normal.

10. CAUTION ADVISORY - No amber captions.

11. CONTROLS - Full, and free movement.

12. EMERGENCY BRIEFING - Conducted.

LINE UP CHECKS

When aligned with the runway heading check;

1. TRANSPONDER (XPDR) - As required.

2. ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS - As required.

3. FORMATION LIGHS - As required

4. AUTO WINGSWEEP - NORMAL.

5. TAXI LIGHT - CHECK ON.

6. FORMATION LIGHTS - CHECK ON if conditions permit.


TAKE-OFF

NORMAL TAKE-OFF

1. BRAKES - Release.

2. THROTTLE - 80-85% RPM.

3. Check Oil Pressure, RPM, ITT and Hydraulics to ensure correct operations.

4. AIRSPEED - At 140 KIAS rotate.

5. Landing Gear and Flaps up, climbing at 250-300 knots.

OBSTACLE CLEARANCE TAKE-OFF

1. THROTTLE - FULL AFTERBURNER.

2. Check Oil Pressure, RPM, ITT and Hydraulics to ensure correct operations.

3. BRAKES - Release.

4. AIRSPEED - At 130 KIAS rotate to 30 degrees.

5. Landing Gear and Flap up, climb at best rate of climb holding 250 KIAS

until clear of obstacles.

CROSS-WIND TAKE-OFF

During the take-off roll aileron should be used into wind to assist with the

maintenance of wings level.

To prevent side loads on the main landing gear, rotation to the take-off

attitude should be accomplished in a positive manner.

NOTE

During throttle advance, engine limits may be momentarily

exceeded.


TAKE-OFF

AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKS

When the aircraft is safely airborne, proceed as follows;

1. LANDING GEAR - UP.

2. FLAPS - UP.

3. AIR BRAKE - IN.

4. Check - LG indicators out, flap indicating UP and AIR BRAKE indicating IN

by 200 KIAS.

At airspeeds above 300 KIAS, the landing gear may not fully retract. Proceed

as follows;

5. Reduce speed to below 300 KIAS.

6. Stabilize 1G flight.

7. Await gear retraction (all indications extinguished).

8. Proceed as normal.

INFLIGHT

CLIMB/PERIODIC CHECKS

Normal climb speed is 250-300 KIAS. During the climb and at periodic intervals

during flight conduct the following checks;

1. ENGINE - Indications checked.

2. HYDRAULIC PRESSURES - checked.

3. FUEL - Contents, agrees with analogue gauge, balanced.

4. CAUTION ADVISORY - No Amber captions.

CRUISE

For cruise data refer to Appendix 1.


INFLIGHT

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

For information regarding the aircraft flight characteristics refer to Section 4.

PRE-MANOEUVRE CHECKS

Before maneuvers such as Air Combat Maneuvering, carry out the

following checks;

1. Height - Sufficient for recovery.

2. Equipment - No loose articles.

3. Fuel symmetry - Within a quarter rank.

4. Trims - As required.

DESCENT AND REJOIN

Maximum Rate Descent

Entry technique for entering a maximum rate descent will depend on the flight

circumstances at the time. Should a maximum rate descent be required, the

following procedure is used when at or below cruise speeds and power

settings;

1. Throttle - Max power (or idle if above cruise power and speed).

2. Attitude - Lower to 45º nose down.

Approaching 250 KIAS;

3. Throttle - IDLE.

4. Air Brake - Out.

5. Airspeed - maintain 250 KIAS.

Similar descent performance (20,000 ft/min ROD) can be achieved at 300

KIAS, clean but with higher control forces.


REJOIN CHECKS

Before descent or before entering the circuit pattern, carry out the following

checks;


2. INSTRUMENTS - Erect, Off flags away, Compass comparison.

3. RADIO AND NAVIGATION AIDS - Tune and identify.

4. ALTIMETER - Set local barometer setting as required.

LANDING

PRE LANDING CHECKS

1. AIRSPEED - Below 180 KIAS.

2. AIR BRAKE - IN.

3. LANDING GEAR - DOWN and indicating.

4. BRAKES - Positive feel.


6. THRESHOLD SPEED - Nominate.

7. FLAPS - As required.

THRESHOLD SPEEDS

Threshold speeds are as follows;

Land Flap Flapless Glide

140 KIAS 145 KIAS 160 KIAS

NOTE

When landing in gusty surface wind conditions, increase

the calculated threshold speed by half the gust factor up

to 10 kts.


LANDING (cont.)

NORMAL PROCEDURE

Acknowledge landing instructions and check the landing gear selector panel

to confirm that the landing gear is down and locked. Lower FLAPS

(as required) and maintain a constant approach path. At or near the runway

threshold, do NOT flare. Fly a 600 to 700 FPM descent down to the runway

placing main wheels onto the ground to achieve a positive touchdown.

BRAKING TECHNIQUE

Braking in the F-14 Tomcat is effective but the application of only moderate

pressure can be sufficient to lock the wheels. Correct braking techniques are

essential to avoid blowing tires or overheating the brakes and activating the

fusible plugs in the wheels.

Following touchdown, maximize aerodynamic braking, but lower the

nose wheel onto the runway before elevator effectiveness is lost. Commence

braking below 80 KIAS (as required), and introduce back stick but do not allow

the nose oleo to extend. Equal weight on both main wheels can be

maintained by the use of aileron into wind.

MAXIMUM EFFORT LANDING

Fly an accurate threshold speed (if required, an AOA indexer approach may

be flown). Lower the nose wheel immediately after landing and commence

moderate braking.

Introduce back stick, but do not allow the nose oleo to extend. When below

60 KTS groundspeed increased brake pressure may be smoothly applied.

Maintain directional control by the use of rudder and differential braking.

There is minimal feedback to warn of impending wheel lock, and

tire blow-out can occur almost instantaneously.

CAUTION


AFTER LANDING

AFTER LANDING CHECKS

When clear of the runway, carry out the following checks;

1. FLAPS - UP.

2. AUTO WINGSWEEP - DISABLE.

3. SWEEP - 68 Degrees.

4. TAILHOOK - CHECK UP.

5. ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS - OFF if on deck.

SHUTDOWN CHECKS

Proceed as follows to shutdown the engine.

1. PARKING BRAKE - ON.

2. LEFT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE - PULL to cut fuel flow.

3. RIGHT FUEL CUTOFF HANDLE - PULL to cut fuel flow.

When the engine has completely shut down;

4. PITOT HEAT - OFF.

5. RIO FLR - OFF.

6. RIO CPY - OFF.

7. PLT FLR - OFF.

8. PLT SCN - OFF.

9. PLT CPY - OFF.

10. FORE PUMPS - OFF.

11. REAR PUMPS - OFF.

12. CANOPY - OPEN.

13. INTERNAL LIGHTING - OFF.

14. TAXI LIGHT - OFF.

15. ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS - OFF.

16. RIGHT INLET RAMP - STOW.

17. LEFT INLET RAMP - STOW.

18. STAB AUG SWITCHES - ROLL, YAW and PITCH to OFF.

19. HSD/ECMD POWER - OFF.

20. HUD POWER - OFF.

21. VDI POWER - OFF.

22. TAIL LIGHT - OFF.

23. POSITION LIGHTS - OFF.


SHUTDOWN CHECKS (cont.)

24. INTERIOR LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH - OFF.

25. EXTERIOR LIGHTING MASTER SWITCH - OFF.

26. L MASTER GEN - OFF.

27. R MASTER GEN - OFF.

Unload PILOT and RIO.

Sec 4. Operational References

All the figures below are taken from a calibrated simulation aircraft with clear

weather conditions and zero wind. All values are taken with wings swept

forward. The following common configurations are used as a reference.

Full internal fuel tanks, one pilot, one RIO, no ordnance.

57,274 lbs in weight.

Full internal fuel tanks, one pilot, one RIO, two external 267 gallon fuel

tanks


Full internal fuel tanks, one pilot, one RIO, two external 267 gallon external

fuel tanks and a combat load of six AIM-54 Phoenix & 2 AIM-9 Sidewinder.


Table 1A - Calibrated Takeoff Speeds

Recommended Takeoff Speeds

Table 1B - Calibrated Approach and Landing Speeds

Recommended Approach & Landing Speeds

Table 1C - Calibrated Stall Speeds

Stall Speeds in Clean & Dirty (Landing Gear & Full Flaps) configurations

FLAPS UP 1/2 FLAP FLAPS DOWN

57,274 lbs 150 knots 145 knots 140 knots



Clean Dirty

57,274 lbs 125 knots 120 knots



FLAPS UP 1/2 FLAP FLAPS DOWN




Sec 5. Systems

SYSTEMS SIMULATION

The following is a list of systems simulated in the IRIS F-14 Tomcat. Please note

that some of these systems may not be completely accurate and are included

for your entertainment purposes.

Afterburner Controller

The IRIS F-14 Tomcat afterburner system is a two engine independent controller

which operates the left or right afterburner and it’s associated visual effect

when either the left or right throttle lever exceeds 90% of its animated position.

Due to the limitations within the flight simulator software, the simulation after-

burner variable automatically turns off whenever a joystick throttle movement

is detected. As such, you may notice a shuddering on the fuel flow gauge

when proceeding your throttle between 90 to 100% of its animated position as

the simulation constantly engages and disengages the afterburner variable.

When reducing throttle position below 90% of its animated position, Flight Simu-

lator will cut off the afterburner dynamic and the associated effect.

Also please note that due to the inability to successfully link the particle effect

afterburner to the visual model, when the Tomcat launch bar is extended

ready for carrier launch, the visual effect for the afterburner will be inhibited.

Once the aircraft is airborne, the effect will once again become visible.

Launch Bar Controller

When the Nose Kneel switch is turned on in the cockpit, the F-14 Tomcat will

visibly rotate around the main wheel axis. This is a feature we wanted to in-

clude in this simulation, however it has a few limitations.

As indicated above, the afterburner visual effect will not be visible when the

Tomcat’s nose is lowered and launch bar extended.

Also, the keyboard shortcut of Shift+U for lower/extend launch bar will conflict

with the in-cockpit switch and will reset once lowered. Please do not use the

keyboard shortcut to lower the nose and launch bar, use the in cockpit switch.

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SYSTEMS SIMULATION (cont.)




Generator Systems

The Left Generator and Right Generator switches control the Left and Right

alternator variables within Flight Simulator. In addition, the Right Generator

Switch also controls the ‘electrical master battery’ simulation variable.

Avionics System

The avionics are powered only when the HSD/ECMD switch and Right Genera-

tor Bus is powered. Any deviation from the above two conditions will result in

the avionics failing.

DFCS System

The DFCS System is the standard autopilot used by the IRIS F-14 Tomcat and is

made up of a number of smaller subsystems.

The Stability Augmentation System switches must ALL be on for the DFCS to

function. If any SAS switches are off, then the DFCS will not operate.

The VEC/PCD switch uses the NAV1 HOLD simulation variable and will track to

your tuned NAV1 station or GPS waypoint depending on the position of the

NAV/GPS switch.

The ACL switch uses the APPROACH HOLD simulation variable and will attempt

to hold an established ILS approach. Please note that due to the unique flight

performance of the F-14 Tomcat, we do not recommend dual use of the ACL

system and Auto Throttle. We recommend that you use the systems

independently of each other to reduce pilot workload.

The ALT switch is a standard Altitude Hold function and will hold the aircraft’s

current altitude. The autopilot altitude cannot be adjusted with the ALT switch

in the ON position. To adjust altitude, first turn off the ALT switch, then manually

adjust your aircraft altitude before turning on the ALT switch to hold the aircraft

current altitude.

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DFCS System (cont.)

The HDG switch will hold the aircraft’s current heading. When switched on, the

heading bug will reset to the aircraft’s heading and the autopilot heading

hold function will initiate.

Unlike the ALT switch, the autopilot heading CAN be adjusted by the heading

adjust knob on the right hand side of the HSD frame.

Auto Throttle System

The Auto Throttle switch in the Tomcat will do its best to hold the current

aircraft airspeed, however the system is directly linked to engine responsive-

ness and as such may act slower than a manual control of the airspeed.

We recommend this function is used during cruise phase only as operation

during approach has provided mixed results.

Lighting System

The Lighting System in the Tomcat is one of the more complex systems and has

a number of subsystems.

The interior lighting circuit is controlled by the interior lighting master switch and

the left generator bus switch. If either of those systems are inoperable, no

internal lighting will be available.

The exterior lighting circuit is controlled by the exterior lighting master switch

and the right generator bus switch. If either of those systems are inoperable,

no external lighting will be available.

The external lighting consists of the following items;

Position Lights

Anti-Collision Lights

Formation Lights

Taxi Light

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Lighting System (cont.)

Position Lights

Two sets of position lights are located on both right and left sides of the aircraft,

with one set being located on the wingtips and one set being located mid-

way down the leading edge of the wing glove.

The position light flasher unit is controlled by the pilot in the real Tomcat,

however due to the complexity of this system, the flasher unit is controlled by

the status of the Anti-Collision Lights in this simulation.

If the Landing Gear is lowered and the Anti-Collision Lights are OFF, then

both the Glove mounted and Wing mounted Position lights will FLASH.

If the Landing Gear is lowered and the Anti-Collision Lights are ON, then

both the Glove mounted and Wing mounted Position lights will be STEADY.

If the landing gear is raised, the Anti-Collision Lights are OFF and the wing

sweep is forward, the wingtip position lights ONLY will FLASH.

If the landing gear is raised, the Anti-Collision Lights are ON and the wing

sweep is forward, the wingtip position lights ONLY will be STEADY.

If the landing gear is raised, the Anti-Collision Lights are OFF and the wing

sweep is back, the glove position lights ONLY will FLASH.

If the landing gear is raised, the Anti-Collision Lights are ON and the wing

sweep is back, the glove position lights ONLY will be STEADY.

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Tail Light

A tail light is located on either the rear of the fuselage or commonly on the

rear tip of the left vertical stabilizer and its flasher unit is controlled by the anti-

collision light.

If the Tail Light switch is ON, and the Anti-Collision Lights are OFF, then the

tail light will FLASH.

If the Tail Light switch is ON, and the Anti-Collision Lights are ON, then the

tail light will be STEADY.

Anti-Collision Lights

Two red anti-collision lights are located on the front tip of the left vertical

stabilizer and the rear tip of the left hand vertical stabilizer. They are turned on

by the Anti-Collision light switch in the cockpit and are always a flashing red

beacon.

Formation Lights

The Tomcat comes fitted with independently controlled formation lights in the

form of green high-visibility strips located on the outer surface of the vertical

stabilizers, the tips of each wing and the front and rear of the fuselage on both

sides.

The formation lights can be turned on or off in day or night conditions by a

switch in the cockpit.

Taxi Light

A nose mounted Taxi light is available and can be turned on in day or night

conditions by the Taxi Light switch in the cockpit.

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The internal lighting consists of the following items;

Panel Lighting

White Floodlighting

Green Night Vision Floodlighting

Panel Lighting

The panel lighting switch turns on the VDI/HSD, instrument and console back-

lighting as well as a red floodlight for night time use. The panel lighting can be

turned on during day or night conditions with the panel light switch.

White Floodlighting

The white flood switch turns on a white floodlight aimed at the floor for initial

cockpit use at night, or as an alternate or additional night lighting feature.

Green Night Vision Floodlighting

The NVIS Flood switch will fill the cockpit with a green glow for use with Night

Vision Goggles. Whilst NVG is not possible with Flight Simulator, we do find the

NVIS Flood to be a nice alternate lighting configuration for night time use.

We don’t recommend it be used in conjunction with the Panel Light system,

however, the white floodlighting does add a little brightness to the green

effect if used.

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Perishable Crew

Once again, perishable crew feature in the IRIS F-14. Please ensure the

following conditions don’t occur unless you want to lose complete control of

your aircraft.

Pilot and RIO are removed from the payload management system during

flight.

Canopy is opened during flight.

Compressor Failure

A welcome addition to the IRIS F-14 Tomcat is the simulation of compressor fail-

ure due to the following conditions;

Engine Stall due to supersonic air entering left or right engine because the inlet

ramp switches are set to stow. You will be warned on the caution advisory

panel when passing Mach 0.9 if your inlet ramps are stowed. If you continue

past Mach 1.0 with the inlet ramps in the stow position, you will suffer an engine

failure.

To restart after a compressor failure, please follow the procedure below;

1. Pull the Fuel Shutoff Lever for the affected engine.

2. Switch the affected intake ramp switch from STOW to AUTO.

3. Turn on the AIRSTART switch.

4. Confirm the L STALL and/or R STALL lights are extinguished.

5. Crank the required engine, beginning with Left, then Right engines.

6. At 20% RPM, push the Fuel Shutoff Lever IN to commence fuel flow to the

engine for startup.

7. Once the engine is back running, turn the AIRSTART switch to OFF.

In addition, compressor failure can occur at very high angles of attack or

when airflow into the engine is not enough to sustain engine operation.

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In Flight Refueling

As a first in our aircraft, we have included an option for in-flight refueling with

the F-14 Tomcat.

To refuel the aircraft mid-flight, the aircraft MUST meet the following conditions;

The aircraft must be between 15,000 feet and 17,000 feet ASL.

The aircraft must be between 250 and 270 knots IAS.

The aerial refueling probe must be extended.

If the above conditions are met, the aircraft will begin to refuel itself in 25% lots

every 96 seconds. This value is based on the NATOPS stated fuel transfer rate.

Please note that in-flight refueling does not fill the external tanks.

Canopy Fogging

The canopy will fog up if the air-conditioning systems and individual demisters

are inoperable and the ambient temperature falls below 5 degrees Celsius.

In certain circumstances, the canopy will remain fogged even with the de-

mister systems operational. In these instances, please reload the aircraft and

all should be fine.

Credits

David Brice Project Management,

Panel and Gauge Artwork & Coding

Systems Simulation

Documentation

David Brice, Stephen Vernava Aircraft Design

Turbine Sound Studios Aircraft Sounds

Nick Degnan,

Dag Roger Stangeland,

Jens-Ole Kjoelberg, Aircraft Artwork

Pam Brooker Flight Dynamics

Beta Testers

Chris Halpin, Chris Sykes, Pam Brooker, Conrad Adolf, John Miguez, Bill Mackay

Jeremy Brown, Anthony Douglas & Nick Degnan

(Thanks guys for all your hard work and effort!)

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David “Phoenix” Brice

Founder & Product Manager

IRIS Flight Simulation Software

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