Cockpit Left Side
This section will cover general items on the left side of the cockpit. More specific items will be covered in the respective systems section.
| Reference | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit Breaker Panel |
| 2 | Pylon Loading Selector Switches |
| 3 | Anti G Suit Pressure Regulating Valve |
| 4 | Speed Brake Emergency Dump Lever |
| 5 | Spare Lamps |
| 6 | Gun Camera Timer |
| 7 | Missile Control Panel |
| 8 | Armament Control Panel |
| 9 | External Load Auxiliary Release Button |
| 10 | Wing Flap Handle |
| 11 | Flap Emergency Switch |
| 12 | Throttle |
| 13 | Command Radio Control Panel |
| 14 | Seek Silence Control Panel |
| 15 | AWRS Control Panel |
| 16 | Engine and Flight Control Panel |
| 17 | Landing Gear Control Panel |
| 18 | Arresting Hook Release Button |
| 19 | Canopy Switch |
| 20 | LABS Yaw Roll Gyro Check Button |
Anti-G Suit Pressure-Regulating Valve
The Anti-G Suit Pressure-Regulating Value regulates air pressure to the G-Suit and permits automatic inflation of the suit when positive-G is encountered.
Pressing the button on top of valve will test the G-Suit.
Spare Lamps
The Spare Lamps are stored in this panel and are used to replace any burnt out lights around the cockpit.
Wing Flap Handle
The Wing Flap Handle is a three position lever that actuates the Flaps. The three positions indicate UP, INTERMEDIATE and DOWN.
Engine and Flight Control Panel
| Reference | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | G-Limiter Control Switch |
| 2 | Fuel Shutoff Switch |
| 3 | Special Store Emergency Jettison Button INOP |
| 4 | Air Start Switch |
| 5 | Engine Master Switch |
| 6 | Pitch/Yaw Damper Switch |
| 7 | Air Refueling Switch |
| 8 | Drop Tank Fuel Selector |
| 9 | Fuel Regulator Switch |
| 10 | Alternate Rudder Switch |
| 11 | Flight Control Hydraulic System Test Switch |
| 12 | Takeoff Trim Button |
| 13 | Rudder Trim Switch |
| 14 | Anti-Skid Switch |
Landing Gear Control Panel
Landing Gear Handle
The Landing Gear Handle controls the gear UP/DOWN function. The Landing Gear has Weight On Wheel switches that prevent the gear from being raised while sitting on the ground.
Landing/Taxi Light Switch
The Landing/Taxi Light Switch will turn on the Landing/Taxi lights. When Weight On Wheels, the Landing/Taxi Lights will extend farther to the taxi position providing properly directed beams for taxiing.
Landing Gear Indicator
The Landing Gear Indicator Lights will illuminate green when the gear are in the down and locked position.
Emergency Jettison
The Emergency Jettison Button will jettison all ordinance regardless of the position of the Bomb Arm Switch and Station Release Selection Switches.
There is a timed delay for this system and may require the button to be held down to release all ordinance.
Landing Gear Warning Cutout
The Landing Gear Warning Cutout Button will suppress the Landing Gear Audio Warning Signal when all of the following conditions are met. Landing gear not down and lock, altitude below 10,000 feet, airspeed below 205 (±5) knots IAS and throttle retarded below 85% rpm.
Fire Detector System Test
The Fire Detector System Test Button will test the continuity of the fire and overheat-warning system.
Reference Fire and Overheat Warning Lights
Arresting Hook Release Button
The Arresting Hook Release Button will release the Hook when pressed. The Arresting Hook can only be stored once on the ground by ground personnel.
Canopy Switch
The Canopy Switch is a three position, spring loaded switch that centers to the OFF position. The other two positions, OPEN/CLOSED, will actuate the canopy when held.