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Introduction

OUR VIKING

Our Viking is the result of more than 300 man-hours of research, development, and testing. From the beginning of the project, our goal was to make the most accurate S-3B in Stormworks that we possibly could. We used the actual NATOPS manual for the aircraft, hundreds of photos, and dozens of hours of pilot testimonials to assemble our recreation. As far as we are aware, every flight-critical switch is simulated in our aircraft. Our Viking is filled to the brim with every system that we could fit, to the point where we ran out of space. We're extremely proud of what we've accomplished and we hope that the community enjoys it as much as we do.

Our S-3 can be equipped with an Aerial Refueling Store but does not come equipped standard with one, due to the imbalance it causes during normal flight. If you wish to use the D-704 Buddy Store with our Viking, you can find it here: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2083969056
It also can drop air-launched torpedoes, but no promises the seperation will be smooth. There's quite a few issues when it comes to weapon seperation, as they have so much drag, but they're there.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2084126546

THE S-3

The Lockheed S-3 Viking, Introduced into United States Navy Service in 1974, was a long-range anti-submarine warfare platform that proved pivotal in operations against the USSR and her sizable fleet of submarines. Nicknamed the "War Hoover" for the sound made by her TF-34 turbofan engines, the same one as the A-10. Equipped with large internal weapons bays, the S-3 was capable of carrying torpedoes and bombs internally. Early Vikings were a combination of analog and computer cockpits and often shared many sensors and systems with their predecessors. Our S-3B is Circa 1986, just after the Navy had started phasing the B variant with upgraded avionics into service, but just prior to the Navy beginning an all "slate-gray" paint scheme on their combat aircraft.

Later into the S-3's life, with the S-3B upgrade, came multiple benefits. The aircraft had new avionics and INS systems, allowing her to navigate safely with greater precision, launch AGM-84 SLAM Harpoons, as well as carry the D-704 Aerial Refueling Buddy Store on its left external pylon. As the US expanded into various Middle Eastern Conflicts, the S-3 even adopted a close-air-support role, carrying bombs and rockets. As the S-3 as an airframe reached it's twilight, the aircraft became famous for the support it provided with aerial refueling.

Main Instrument Panel

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

EXT JETT

External Jettison Button

This button, when actuated, sends a release signal to both external pylons and 17 of the 18 sonobouys carried aboard the aircraft. This button should only be used in emergencies.

B

LDG HANDLE

Landing Gear Handle

This switch actuates the Landing Gear system. The Landing Gear will not actuate if the aircraft does not have hydraulic power in the No.1 Hydraulic System, or if the EMERG LG HANDLE has been pulled.

C

HOOK

Arresting Hook Handle

This switch actuates the Aircraft's Arresting Hook system, for arrested landings. The Arresting Hook will not actuate if the aircraft does not have hydraulic power in the No.1 Hydraulic System.

D

GEAR LOCKED

Landing Gear Lock Indicator Light

This indicator illuminates if both rear landing gear are locked into the down position.

E

MASTER CAUTION

Master Caution Indicator Light

This indicator illuminates if one of the Master Caution parameters have been met. The indicator will flash until RESET MASTER CAUTION is depressed.

F

RESET MASTER CAUTION

Master Caution Reset

Depressing this will reset the MASTER CAUTION indicator, which will stop it from flashing until it is triggered again.

G

ENGINE 1 FIRE

Engine 1 Fire Indicator Light

This indicator will illuminate if the onboard temperature sensors detect a fire in the No. 1 Engine.

H

ENGINE 2 FIRE

Engine 2 Fire Indicator Light

This indicator will illuminate if the onboard temperature sensors detect a fire in the No. 2 Engine.

I

PARKING BRAKE

Parking Brake Push-Button

Pushing this button will toggle the parking brake. The aircraft's Parking Brake is on by default.

J

MASTER ARM

Master Arm Indicator Light

This indicator will illuminate if the Aircraft's Master Arm is active.

K

PARKING BRAKE

Parking Brake Indicator Light

This indicator will flash if the aircraft's Parking Brake is Active.

L

NWS

Nose-wheel Steering Indicator Light

This indicator will flash if the aircraft's Nose-wheel Steering system is active. NWS is toggled via controls on the pilot or COTAC's HOTAS.

M

FF INDICATOR

Fuel Flow Indicator (ppm)

This gauge shows the aircraft's Fuel Flow in pounds per minute. Fuel Flow is combined between the aircraft's two engines.

N

HYD PRESSURE

Hydraulic Pressure Indicator (psi)

This gauge shows hydraulic pressure going to the flight control system. Optimal pressure is 3000 PSI.

O

ENGINE 1 RPM %

Engine 1 NG Gauge

This gauge shows the respective engine's rotations per minute on a scale from 0-100%

P

ENGINE 2 RPM %

Engine 2 NG Gauge

This gauge shows the respective engine's rotations per minute on a scale from 0-100%

Q

FUEL QTY

Fuel Totalizer (lbs*1000)

This gauge shows the fuel remaining in the aircraft, measured in thousands of pounds. The state of QTY SELECTOR MAIN/EXT will change whether the gauge shows the main internal tank, or the external tanks.

R

COTAC CONTROL

COTAC Control Transfer Switch

This switch, when actuated, will transfer control of the aircraft to the COTAC.

S

QTY SELECTOR MAIN/EXT

Fuel Quantity Selector Switch

This switch, when actuated, will change the FUEL QTY gauge from displaying the fuel stored internally to displaying the fuel in external tanks.

T

FUEL IDLE CONT NORM/FLT IDLE

Fuel Idle Controller Mode Switch

This switch, when actuated, will change the engines from idling at "ground idle" to idling at "flight idle". The higher idle uses more fuel when on idle, however, the engine responds quicker to commands.

U

ALT HOLD

Altitude Hold Switch

This switch enables the aircraft's altitude hold system, which is programmed via inputs into the COTAC CDNU.

V

STABILITY AUGMENTATION

Stability Augmentation Switch

This switch enables the aircraft's stability augmentation system. The aircraft will hold a bank proportional to roll inputs, so roll can be used to correct heading.

W

ARS OFF/ON

Aerial Refueling System Power Button

This switch enables the D-704 Aerial Refueling Store, if attached.

X

HDG HOLD

Heading Hold Switch

This switch enables aircraft's heading hold, the aircraft will hold your current heading using rudder inputs.

Y

ARS EXT/RET

Aerial Refueling System Extend/Retract

This switch extends the D-704 Aerial Refueling Store, if attached.

Z

HDG

Heading

This gauge shows the aircraft's current heading.

1

APU RDY

APU Ready

This indicator light illuminates when the APU has completed it's start sequence and is ready to engage the APU GEN.

2

WNG CAUT ADV LIGHT TEST

Warning Caution Advisory Light Test Switch

This switch illuminates all flight critical indicator lights to check for function.

3

SRCH PWR

Search Power Indicator Light

This light illuminates when the aircraft's search radar is active.

4

NWS

Nose-wheel Steering Indicator Light

This indicator will flash if the aircraft's Nose-wheel Steering system is active. NWS is toggled via controls on the pilot or COTAC's HOTAS.

5

MASTER ARM

Master Arm Indicator Light

This indicator will illuminate if the Aircraft's Master Arm is active.

Overhead Panel

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

DOME LIGHT OFF/ON

Dome Light Control Switch

Controls the red cockpit dome light

B

BLEED AIR RIGHT

Bleed Air Control Switch

Activates the right engine bleed air, pressurizes drop-tanks and partially powers the Environmental Control System

C

LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS OFF/ON

Landing and Taxi Lights Control Switch

This switch, when actuated, Activates the Landing and Taxi Lights as long as the right rear landing gear is down and locked.

D

FLASH/STEADY

Anti-collision Light Flash Mode

Changes the anti-collision light between flash and steady

E

TAIL/POSITION LIGHT OFF/ON

Tail Navigation Light Control Switch

Illuminates the white navigation light at the base of the tail.

F

FIRE #1 PULL

Number 1 Engine Fire Pull

Shuts off the No.1 Engine in the event of a fire.

G

NO. 1 PRIM SERVO HYD PRESS OFF/NORM

Number 1 Hydraulic System Primary Servo

Powered by the left engine, provides hydraulic power to the Number 1 system. Can serve to supply the Number 2 Hydraulic System in the event it's servo is offline.

H

FCT PITCH TEST OFF/ON

Flight Control Test - Pitch

Connects the pitch surfaces to a self-test circuit. Will disconnect player controls.

I

IGN 1 OFF/ON

Engine 1 Ignition Control Switch

Powers the Ignition to Engine No. 1

J

START ENG 1

Engine 1 Start Switch

Begins a 40-second engine start cycle on the No. 1 Engine.

K

FEED TANK INTCN HANDLE CLOSE/OPEN

Engine 1 Feed tank Interconnection Handle

Interconnects the feed flows for Engines 1 and 2.

L

BLEED AIR LEFT

Bleed Air Control Switch

Activates the left engine bleed air, pressurizes drop-tanks and partially powers the Environmental Control System

M

ANTI-COLLISION OFF/ON

Anti-collision strobe Control Switch

Activates the Anti-collision light. Light is set to strobe mode by default, this can be changed with FLASH/STEADY.

N

FORMATION LIGHTS OFF/BRT

Formation Light Strip Control Switch

Activates the formation light strips.

O

WING POSITION LIGHTS OFF/ON

Wing Navigation Lights Control Switch

Activates the wingtip position lights.

P

FIRE #2 PULL

Number 2 Engine Fire Pull

Shuts off the No. 2 Engine in the event of a fire.

Q

NO. 2 PRIM SERVO HYD PRESS OFF/NORM

Number 2 Hydraulic System Primary Servo

Powered by the right engine, provides hydraulic power to the Number 2 system.

R

FCT PITCH TEST OFF/ON

Flight Control Test - Roll

Connects the roll surfaces to a self-test circuit. Will disconnect player controls.

S

IGN 2 OFF/ON

Engine 2 Ignition Control Switch

Powers the Ignition to Engine No. 2

T

START ENG 2

Engine 2 Start Switch

Begins a 40-second engine start cycle on the No. 2 Engine.

Center Console

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

LH GEN OFF/NORM

Left Engine Electrical Generator Control Switch

Engages the clutch to the Left Engine Electrical Generator

B

LH BUS OFF/NORM

Left Primary Electrical Bus Control Switch

Provides electrical power to the Left Primary Electrical Bus

C

APU GEN

APU Generator Control Switch

Engages generator power from the Auxiliary Power Unit

D

APU GEN ON

APU Generator Indicator Light

Illuminates when the APU Generator is active and engaged.

E

INSTRUMENT LIGHTS

Instrument Light Control Switch

Controls the main panel instrument lighting.

F

WING/FIN LOCKED

Wing/Fin Lock Indicator

Illuminates when the wings are in the down and locked position.

G

TORPEDO ARM

Torpedo Arm Switch

This switch, when actuated with bay doors open, lowers the internal stations into the launch position. It also readies the Torpedo launch data packet.

H

CYCLE SELECTED STATION

Weapon Station Cycle Push-button

When pressed, cycles the selected weapon station.

I

WING/FIN FOLD

Wing/Fin Fold Control Switch

Controls Wing/Fin Fold, requires WING/FIN GUSTLOCK to be active, and also requires power in the No. 1 Hydraulic System to Function.

J

WING/FIN GUSTLOCK

Wing/Fin Locking Lever

Secondary Authorization switch for Wing/Fin Fold. Must be active to fold wings.

K

RH GEN OFF/NORM

Right Engine Electrical Generator Control Switch

Engages the clutch to the Right Engine Electrical Generator

L

RH BUS OFF/NORM

Right Primary Electrical Bus Control Switch

Provides electrical power to the Right Primary Electrical Bus

M

EMER. HYD PUMP

Emergency Hydraulic Pump

Provides hydraulic power to the No. 1 Hydraulic System, as an alternative to the No. 1 PRIM SERVO HYD PRESS.

N

EMER FLAP DWN

Emergency Flap Down

Uses Electrical Actuators to lower the flaps, independent of Hydraulic Status. Flaps cannot be raised without hydraulics.

O

FLIR RETRACT/EXTEND

FLIR Turret Retract/Extend Control Switch

Extends/Retracts the FLIR Turret.

P

CABIN TEMP CONTROL

Cabin Temperature Control Switch

Activates the Cabin Heater, requires both Bleed Air systems.

Q

SELECTED STATION

Selected Weapon Station

Indicates the currently selected weapon station.

R

DOORS OPEN/TRANS

Bomb Bay Doors Push-button

Toggles the bomb bay doors. Requires power in the No.1 Hydraulic system.

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

HAND HYD PUMP

Hand Hydraulic Pump

This pump, when actuated, allows the operator to slowly increase the APU ACCUM PRESSURE, to allow for an APU Start.

B

APU ACCUM PRESSURE

APU Accumulator Pressure Gauge

This gauge, measuring in PSI, indicates the current pressure in the APU Accumulator. 2800 PSI is required for APU Start.

C

EMERG LG HANDLE

Emergency Landing Gear Handle

This handle, when pulled, manually releases a latch mechanism, causing the landing gear to extend. Once actuated, the gear will remain fully deployed until EMER LG RESET is pressed.

D

APU START LEVER

APU Manual Start Lever

This lever is the primary method used to start the Auxiliary Power Unit. This lever will only function if the APU Accumulator has a pressure of 2800 PSI or greater.

E

FUEL DUMP LAVER

Fuel Dump Lever

This lever is used to empty the aircraft of fuel.

Pilot and COTAC Instrument Panels

PILOT SIDE

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

KNOTS

Airspeed Readout

This dial indicates the aircraft's speed measured in knots.

B

ALT

Altitude Readout

This dial indicates the aircraft's altitude measured in feet.

C

MPD PWR

Multipurpose Display Power Switch

This switch, when actuated, will activate the Pilot's Multipurpose Display.

D

INS ALIGN

Airspeed Readout

This button begins the Inertial Navigation System Alignment sequence. INS takes about 55 seconds to align, when started.

E

FT/MIN

Climb/Descent Rate Indicator

This gauge indicates the aircraft's change in altitude, measured in FT/MIN. The gauge cannot measure more than +/- 6000 ft/min.

F

AoA INDEXER

Angle of Attack Indexer

This gauge measures the aircraft's AoA in degrees.

G

CYCLE MPD

Cycle Multipurpose Display

This button cycles the Pilot's MPD when pressed.

H

INS STATUS

INS Status Indicator

This light indicates the current status of the INS System. This light will flash while the INS is in it's alignment sequence, and will turn solid once the sequence is complete.

COTAC SIDE

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

I

KNOTS

Airspeed Readout

This dial indicates the aircraft's speed measured in knots.

J

ALT

Altitude Readout

This dial indicates the aircraft's altitude measured in feet.

K

MPD PWR

Multipurpose Display Power Switch

This switch, when actuated, will activate the COTAC's Multipurpose Display.

L

FT/MIN

Climb/Descent Rate Indicator

This gauge indicates the aircraft's change in altitude, measured in FT/MIN. The gauge cannot measure more than +/- 6000 ft/min.

M

AoA INDEXER

Angle of Attack Indexer

This gauge measures the aircraft's AoA in degrees.

N

CYCLE MPD

Cycle Multipurpose Display

This button cycles the COTAC's MPD when pressed.

Pilot Side Console

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

EMER INSTR LIGHTS

Emergency Instrument Lights

Connects an emergency battery to the main instrument panel, to avoid instrumentation loss in the event of an emergency.

B

MSTR EXTR LIGHTS OFF/ON

Master Exterior Light Switch

When active, allows the exterior lights to function.

C

THROTTLE

Pilot Throttle Control

Serves to control engine thrust. 0 is idle.

D

FLAP POSITION

Flap Lever Down

This is one of two buttons to control the flap system. The flaps can only be actuated if the aircraft has hydraulic power.

E

FLAP POSITION

Flap Lever Up

This is one of two buttons to control the flap system. The flaps can only be actuated if the aircraft has hydraulic power.

F

OXYGEN

Oxygen Connector

Enables the pilot's oxygen flow. Non-simulated.

G

♥♥♥♥♥♥ THROTTLE 1 TO OFF

Throttle to Off Position

This button acts as part of a simulated dual-throttle system. Moving the throttle to off shuts off fuel flow, and kills the engine controller.

H

ADVANCE THROTTLE 1 TO IDLE

Throttle to Idle Position

This button acts as part of a simulated dual-throttle system. Moving the throttle to idle opens fuel flow, and activates the engine controller. When in ground idle, engine should be around 23% RPM with generator load.

I

♥♥♥♥♥♥ THROTTLE 2 TO OFF

Throttle to Off Position

This button acts as part of a simulated dual-throttle system. Moving the throttle to off shuts off fuel flow, and kills the engine controller.

J

ADVANCE THROTTLE 2 TO IDLE

Throttle to Idle Position

This button acts as part of a simulated dual-throttle system. Moving the throttle to idle opens fuel flow, and activates the engine controller. When in ground idle, engine should be around 23% RPM with generator load.

K

RADIO PTT

Communications Push-to-Talk

This button is a push-to-talk for the aircraft's inbuilt communications system, pressing it activates the microphone and transmits on the selected channel

L

FLOOD OFF/BRT

Pilot Flood Light Control Switch

This switch controls the Pilot-side flood lighting.

M

FLIGHT INSTR

Pilot Instrument Light Control Switch

This switch controls the Pilot-side instrument lighting.

N

CONSOLE

Pilot Console Light Control Switch

This switch controls the Pilot-side console lighting.

P

EMER LG RESET

Emergency Landing Gear Reset

This button resets the emergency landing gear valve. When this is pressed, it returns normal function to the landing gear handle.

Q

SRCH PWR

Search Power

This switch, when actuated, gives power to the AN/APS-137 Inverse Synthetic Aperature Radar, used for surface and air search.

R

LAUNCH BAR RETRACT/EXTEND

Launch Bar Control Switch

Controls the Launch Bar on the nosegear.

S

MASTER ARM

Master Arm Switch

Allows the operation of attached weapon systems, and is required for ECM Jettison.

T

ECM ARM

ECM Arm Switch

Allows the operation of onboard Electronic Countermeasures, and sonobouy jettison.

U

NAV SEL COTAC/TACCO

Navigation Select Switch

Allows the pilot to select between waypoints entered by the COTAC and TACCO for their navigation cue.

COTAC Side Console

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

WPT Y

COTAC Waypoint Y Select

Selects the Y coordinate for programming using the keyset. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target Y coordinate.

B

WPT X

COTAC Waypoint X Select

Selects the X coordinate for programming using the keyset. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target X coordinate.

C

ALT H

COTAC Altitude Hold Select

Selects the altitude for programming using the keyset. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target altitude.

D

CDNU Keyset

CDNU Data Input Keyset

Inputs data into the CDNU System. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target altitude.

E

CH SELECT

Radio Channel Select Up

Used to choose a radio channel for communication.

F

CH SELECT

Radio Channel Select Down

Used to choose a radio channel for communication.

G

PTT

Radio Push-to-talk

This button is a push-to-talk for the aircraft's inbuilt communications system, pressing it activates the microphone and transmits on the selected channel

H

CH

Selected Radio Channel

This dial indicates the currently selected channel for the communication system.

I

CDNU PWR

CDNU Power Switch

This switch provides power to the copilot Computer Data Navigation Unit.

J

FLIGHT INSTR

COTAC Instrument Light Control Switch

This switch controls the COTAC-side instrument lighting.

K

MAD BOOM RETRACT/EXTEND

MAD Boom control switch

This switch controls the extension of the Magnetic Anomaly Detector. It must be extended for it's operation.

L

CONSOLE

COTAC Console Light Control Switch

This switch controls the COTAC-side console lighting.

M

FLOOD OFF/BRT

COTAC Flood Light Control Switch

This switch controls the COTAC-side flood lighting.

N

FLOOD OFF/BRT

Oxygen Connector

Enables the COTAC's oxygen flow. Not simulated.

TACCO Consoles

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

CYCLE MPD

Cycle Multipurpose Display

This button cycles the TACCO's MPD when pressed.

B

MASTER ARM

Master Arm Indicator Light

This indicator will illuminate if the Aircraft's Master Arm is active.

C

CDU PWR

CDU Power Switch

This switch provides power to the TACCO Computer Data Unit.

D

ILLUM FLR JETT

Illumination Flare Jettison Button

This button will sequentially jettison the four onboard Illumination Flares, if TAC ECM is powered on, and the required arm circuits are active.

E

SMK FLR JETT

Smoke Flare Jettison Button

This button will sequentially jettison the four onboard Smoke Flares, if TAC ECM is powered on, and the required arm circuits are active.

F

ILLUM PARACHUTE FLR JETT

Parachute Illumination Flare Jettison Button

This button will sequentially jettison the four onboard Parachute Illumination Flares, if TAC ECM is powered on, and the required arm circuits are active.

G

WPT X

TACCO Waypoint X Select

Selects the X coordinate for programming using the keyset. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target X coordinate.

H

WPT Y

TACCO Waypoint Y Select

Selects the Y coordinate for programming using the keyset. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target Y coordinate.

I

CDU Keyset

CDU Data Input Keyset

Inputs data into the CDU System. By entering a value different than the previously entered value, the system will save the new value as the target altitude.

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

FLIR PWR

FLIR Camera Extension Indicator

This indicator will illuminate when the FLIR turret is extended. This is independent of FLIR PWR state.

C

FLIR SLEW L

FLIR Camera Slew Left

This button slews the FLIR Camera left, if it is extended.

D

FLIR SLEW R

FLIR Camera Slew Right

This button slews the FLIR Camera right, if it is extended.

D

ILLUM FLR JETT

Illumination Flare Jettison Button

This button will sequentially jettison the four onboard Illumination Flares, if TAC ECM is powered on, and the required arm circuits are active.

E

GPDC

General Purpose Digital Computer Power Switch

This button will power the GPDC, and allow for MPD function in the aft compartment.

F

FLIR VIEW

MPD FLIR View Mode

This button will change the MPD to display the view from the FLIR camera.

G

MPD PWR

Multipurpose Display Power Switch

This switch, when actuated, will activate the Pilot's Multipurpose Display.

H

DISP GEN PWR

Display Generator Power

Connects a generator to power the TACCO and SENSO stations.

I

FLIR NORM/CCD

FLIR View Mode Switch

This switch, when actuated, changes the camera from FLIR view to CCD.

J

TAC ECM PWR

Tactical ECM Power Control Switch

Powers the tactical ECM jettison systems, and prepares sonobouys for launch.

K

FLIR ZOOM OUT

FLIR View Zoom Out

This button zooms the FLIR camera out.

L

ECM/ILLUM NO GO

ECM Status Indicator Light

This light will illuminate when the ECM system is offline, and cannot be operated.

M

ECM/ILLUM RDY

ECM Status Indicator Light

This light will illuminate when the ECM system is online, and can be operated.

N

FLIR ZOOM IN

FLIR View Zoom In

This button zooms the FLIR camera in.

SENSO Consoles

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A-F

TRK SEL

Radar Track Select

Part of the aircraft's radar tracking system. Inoperative.

G

SONO ARM

Sonobouy Jettison Arm

Arms the jettison system for the 18 onboard sonobouys.

H

SONO REMAINING

Remaining Sonobouy Indicator

Displays the amount of sonobouys remaining

I

SONO LCHR RDY

Sonobouy Launching System Indicator

Illuminates when the sonobouy system is ready to launch.

J

SONO JETT

Sonobouy Jettison

Assuming SONO LCHR RDY is illuminated, and sonobouys are remaining, pressing this button will jettison a sonobouy from the rear of the aircraft.

Label

In-Cockpit Name

Actual Name

Function

A

MPD CYCLE

Cycle Multipurpose Display

This button cycles the SENSO's MPD when pressed.

B

MAD NOT EXT

MAD Extension Indicator

This light will flash if the MAD boom is not extended.

C

MAD PWR

MAD Boom Power Switch

Powers the MAD boom, begins scanning cycle.

D

MAD RDY

MAD Status Indicator

Illuminates when the MAD is extended and ready for activation.

E

FLIR VIEW

MPD FLIR View Mode

This button will change the MPD to display the view from the FLIR camera.

F

MPD PWR

Multipurpose Display Power Switch

This switch, when actuated, will activate the SENSO's Multipurpose Display.

G

SRCH RDR RDY

Search Radar Power Indicator

Indicates the status of the AN/APS-137 Surface/Air Search Radar

H

MAD BOOM NAR/WIDE

MAD Boom FOV

Changes the scan FOV of the MAD Boom between Narrow and Wide.

Startup Procedure

APU START

ITEM

STATUS

BOMB BAY GROUND SAFETY PIN

REMOVED

APU ACCUM PRESSURE

CHECK 2800 PSI+ (If not, HAND HYD PUMP)

APU START LEVER

ON

APU START LEVER

ON

APU GEN

ON

LH and RH BUS

NORM

EMER HYD PUMP

ON

CABIN TEMP

AS REQ

POST-APU START

INS

START ALIGN

CDNU

ON

O2

ON

LIGHTING

AS REQ

THROTTLE

OFF

WING FLAP

UP

LAUNCH BAR

RET

MASTER ARM, SRCH PWR, ECM ARM

OFF

AoA, AIRSPEED, ALT, VSI

CHECK

MPD

OFF

FUEL GAUGE

CHECK

FUEL IDLE CONT

NORM

FLIR RETRACT

RETRACT

RADIO

AS REQ

FEED TANK INTCN

CYCLE, OFF

DOME LIGHT

AS REQ

BLEED AIR L and R

ON

FORM LIGHTS

AS REQ

MSTR EXTR LIGHTS

ON

EMER FLAP

OFF

FIRE PULL 1 and 2

CYCLE, OFF

IGNITION SWITCHES

ON

ENGINE START

NO. 1 ENG START

START

NO. 1 ENG RPM

MONITOR TO 2.5%

NO. 1 THROTTLE

IDLE

NO. 1 ENG RPM

MONITOR TO 32%

LH GEN

NORM

NO. 1 PRIM SERVO HYD PRESS

ON

NO. 1 ENG START

OFF

CREW ENTRY DOOR

CLOSE

NO. 2 ENG START

ON

NO. 2 ENG RPM

MONITOR TO 2.5%

NO. 2 THROTTLE

IDLE

NO. 2 ENG RPM

MONITOR TO 32%

RH GEN

NORM

NO. 2 PRIM SERVO HYD PRESS

NORM

NO. 2 ENG START

OFF

AFTER START

BLEED AIR L and R

Cycle

APU

OFF

FUEL IDLE CONT

CYCLE, MONITOR ENGINES

FCT TESTS

ON FOR 10 SEC

EXTERNAL LIGHTS

CHECK

ARRESTING HOOK

CHECK, RETRACT

NWS

CHECK, ON

WING/FIN

SPREAD/LOCKED, CHECK

TAKEOFF

CDNU

ON

FLIR

RETRACT

APU

OFF

FLIGHT CONTROLS

CHECK

AFTER TAKEOFF

EMER HYD PUMP

AS DESIRED

MPDs

ON

APU GEN

OFF

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TACCO Operations

The TACCO, or Tactical Coordination Officer, is responsible for the coordination of data within the aircraft, use of Tactical ECM, and operation of the aircraft's FLIR turret. They are able to read the data coming from the MAD boom, but do not have the controls for it. The TACCO also has the ability to input a coordinate into their CDU for the pilot's selection.

For normal operations, the MPD PWR, DISP GEN PWR, and GPDC should all be active. Failure to activate DISP GEN PWR will result in a loss of power on APU shutoff. The display can be cycled by pressing MPD CYCLE. This button will change between three views;

SRCH RDR

Displays a view of the aircraft's AN/APS-137 Search Radar. Can be used for Anti-submarine warfare, surface searching, and target acquisition.

MAD Display

Displays a dynamic bar graph from the two contra-rotating Magnetic Anomaly Boom Sensors, when they are active. Large spikes in data can indicate undersea objects.

Map Display

Displays an interactive map that can be used for navigation and positioning.

To operate the FLIR Camera, the FLIR camera must be powered by FLIR PWR. To view the output, the FLIR VIEW and GPDC buttons must be activated, and the MPD must have power. It also must be extended by the Pilot or COTAC, on the center console. While the FLIR has power and is in it's warm-up sequence, the screen will display "NOT TIMED OUT", to indicate the system is operational but not ready.

SENSO Operations

The SENSO, or the Sensor Operator is the only Enlisted member of the crew. They are responsible for data interpretation, sonobouy operation and listening. They have controls for MAD boom operation, and are responsible for it's usage and interpretation.

They, also, are equipped with a MPD, cycling it will change between the following:

SRCH RDR

Displays a view of the aircraft's AN/APS-137 Search Radar. Can be used for Anti-submarine warfare, surface searching, and target acquisition.

MAD Display

Displays a dynamic bar graph from the two contra-rotating Magnetic Anomaly Boom Sensors, when they are active. Large spikes in data can indicate undersea objects.

Map Display

Displays an interactive map that can be used for navigation and positioning.

Spikes in the data typically indicate the presence of an object under the water. The data should spike downwards. This indicates the object is closer to you than the ocean floor. It's important to be able to differentiate the difference between the spikes of data from the sensor's rotation, and that of an object. The rotation will follow a cycle, and the spike will break that pattern.

This image is an example of a spike on the MAD boom. The spike comes from the top sensor, and spikes downwards significantly. Data like this typically indicates an object, and should be marked for further investigation.

Aircraft Systems

Systems described are simulated.

The Viking has twin TF-34 Engines, which, with generators enabled, will provide power to their respective buses. The aircraft is equipped with an Auxiliary Power Unit, which allows for it to start unassisted. The APU in this viking is "simulated.", meaning when it's operational, the aircraft is connected to a larger power supply, instead of actual power being generated.

The aircraft's Auxiliary power unit is located in the port side of the aircraft, just aft of the FLIR turret. It requires 2800 PSI in it's accumulator to start, and if it does not have that pressure, the APU will not function. The APU generates significantly exhaust, and if the No. 1 Engine is throttled up while the APU is operational can and will result in a compressor stall in the No. 1 Engine.

The Viking has two hydraulic systems, the No. 1 and the No. 2. The No. 2 Hydraulic System is solely dedicated to flight controls, and the pump runs off the No. 2 Engine. The No. 1 Hydraulic system is considered the utility system, and operates the Landing Gear, Flaps, arresting hook, wing fold, launch bar, nosewheel steering, bomb bay doors, and recharges both the APU and emergency brake accumulator.

Flight controls are powered by dual actuators, and can have full function under only one hydraulic system. The HYD PRESSURE indicator in the cockpit indicates the current hydraulic pressure going to the flight controls. In the event the pressure is low, such as if there was an engine failure, the aircraft's EFCS system engages, and the pilot's control transfers to a completely mechanical mechanism. This mechanical mechanism results in less authority, but allows the aircraft to be controlled.

The aircraft's hydraulic system can be supplemented by a Emergency Hydraulic Pump, in the case of emergency. It will supply hydraulic power to the No.1 system. This can recharge the APU Accumulator to prepare for start.

The aircraft's INS must be calibrated prior to takeoff. Failure to calibrate the INS fully will result in
error in the aircraft's navigation system.

Conclusion

We really hope that the community has as much fun as we have had. It's been a really awesome journey, and we learned things we never expected. I'd like to give massive thanks to Sheepdog, he helped out a ton with the awesome diagrams in this manual, and Krail for providing the average user's POV on the aircraft.

THIS GUIDE WILL BE UPDATED WITH:
- LANDING CHECKLIST
- AAR OPERATIONS
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us on steam, or on discord at https://discord.gg/hN3unXC.

Fair skies, and Good Huntin'.

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