MFD instruments:
The most important and versatile instruments are the two multifunctional displays (MFDs) in
the centre of the instrument panel. Each MFD consists of a square LCD screen and buttons
along the left, right and bottom edges.
· MFDs can be set to different modes: With the mouse, left-click the “SEL” button at the
bottom edge of one of the MFDs. (Alternatively, you can press. MFD keyboard
interfaces always use key combinations, where the leftkey controls the left
MFD, and the right key controls the right MFD). You will see a list of available
modes.
· Click on one of the buttons along the left or right edge to select the corresponding mode.
If you click the top-left button, the MFD switches to Orbit mode.
· If you want to select a mode via keyboard, press or to move the highlight
marker (green box) to the desired mode, then pressto select the mode.
· Most modes have additional settings and parameters that can be controlled with the buttons
as well. The button labels change to indicate the various mode functions. For example,
the Orbit mode has a button labeled “TGT”. This can be used to display the orbit of a
target object. Click this button – you will see a dialog box to select a target object. Press
, type “iss” in the text box, and pressagain. This will show the orbital parameters
of the International Space Station in the MFD display.
· To see a short description of the available mode functions, click the “MNU” button at the
bottom of the MFD (Alternatively, use).
· A description of standard MFD modes can be found in Section 13. Orbiter can also be
extended with addon MFD modes, so you may see additional modes in the list.
· For now, switch the left MFD to Surface mode, and the right MFD to HSI mode.
Takeoff:
Your glider is capable of runway takeoffs and landings on Earth (and on any other planet, if
the atmospheric density is sufficient to provide aerodynamic lift).
· For takeoff, engage main engines at full thrust. You can do this by pushing the Main engine
sliders at the left of the panel to the top using the mouse (make sure you push both
sliders simultaneously!), or by pressing Numpad until engines are at full throttle. If you
have a joystick with throttle control, you can use that to engage the main engines.
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