F/A-18 Cockpit Controls and Instrumentation

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, abbreviations, and control labels identified from the cockpit layout diagram.

F/A-18 Cockpit Controls Diagram

A labeled diagram showing the layout and locations of flight instruments, display indicators, avionics, lighting, engine controls, and utility systems in the aircraft cockpit.

DDI

Digital Display Indicator

UFCD

Up Front Color Display

MPCD

Multipurpose Color Display

APU

Auxiliary Power Unit

T/O Trim Reset

Take off Trim Reset

AOA Indexer

Angle of Attack Indexer display indicator located near the main display/HUD.

Baro

Barometric pressure adjustment setting control.

HDG/TK

Heading / Track selection control switch on the main panel.

Wingfold

Control mechanism switch used for folding and unfolding the wings.

Hook

Arresting hook control switch for carrier landing operations.

Pitot Heat

Control switch for pitot tube heating to prevent ice buildup.

Nose Wheel Steering

Control switch/system for engaging directional nose wheel steering during ground movement.

Pitch & Roll Trim

Control knob/switch used to trim the aircraft's pitch and roll attitude.

Tacan Audio Level

Control knob for adjusting the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) audio volume.