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Details updates for BMS 4.34, including general changes.
Details updates for BMS 4.33, including specific system additions.
Details the initial release version for BMS 4.32.
Overview of the F-16 aircraft, including weights, dimensions, and speed characteristics.
Detailed layout and identification of all panels and controls within the F-16 cockpit.
Description of the panels and controls located on the pilot's left console.
Description of the panels and controls on the left auxiliary console.
Description of the panels and instruments located on the center console.
Description of the panels and instruments located on the right auxiliary console.
Description of the panels and controls located on the pilot's right console.
Covers a few controls accessible to the pilot but not from cockpit controls.
Detailed explanation of the Up Front Controls (UFC), including ICP and DED.
Explanation of the Multi Function Displays (MFDs) and their pages.
Explanation of the Heads Up Display (HUD) features and symbology.
Description of the F-16's engine system, modes, and instruments.
Detailed explanation of the F-16 fuel system, tanks, and indications.
Description of the Environmental Control System (ECS) and its functions.
Overview of the F-16's complex electrical system and its components.
Description of the hydraulic systems supplying power to flight controls.
Explanation of the Emergency Power Unit (EPU) functions and operation.
Detailed explanation of the Flight Control System (FLCS) and its modes.
Description of the landing gear operation and braking system.
Explanation of the F-16's autopilot system modes and operation.
Description of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and its cockpit controls.
Explanation of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system and modes.
A step-by-step guide to starting the F-16 aircraft from ramp.
Procedures for hotpit and air-to-air refuelling operations.
Procedures for visual and instrument landing approaches.
Understanding aircraft warning lights, caution lights, and fault displays.
Analysis of specific warning lights and their associated causes.
Analysis of specific caution lights and their associated causes.
Detailed analysis of aircraft faults, including MFL and PFL.
Procedures for handling emergencies that occur while on the ground.
Procedures for handling emergencies during the takeoff phase.
Procedures for handling emergencies that occur during flight.
Procedures for handling emergencies during the landing phase.
Description of complex buffeting and stores flutter phenomena.
System providing audio warnings for unintended descents.
How aircraft configuration affects G-limits and departure susceptibility.
Understanding and recovering from aircraft departures.
Engine limits and aircraft operating restrictions.
Details updates for BMS 4.34, including general changes.
Details updates for BMS 4.33, including specific system additions.
Details the initial release version for BMS 4.32.
Overview of the F-16 aircraft, including weights, dimensions, and speed characteristics.
Detailed layout and identification of all panels and controls within the F-16 cockpit.
Description of the panels and controls located on the pilot's left console.
Description of the panels and controls on the left auxiliary console.
Description of the panels and instruments located on the center console.
Description of the panels and instruments located on the right auxiliary console.
Description of the panels and controls located on the pilot's right console.
Covers a few controls accessible to the pilot but not from cockpit controls.
Detailed explanation of the Up Front Controls (UFC), including ICP and DED.
Explanation of the Multi Function Displays (MFDs) and their pages.
Explanation of the Heads Up Display (HUD) features and symbology.
Description of the F-16's engine system, modes, and instruments.
Detailed explanation of the F-16 fuel system, tanks, and indications.
Description of the Environmental Control System (ECS) and its functions.
Overview of the F-16's complex electrical system and its components.
Description of the hydraulic systems supplying power to flight controls.
Explanation of the Emergency Power Unit (EPU) functions and operation.
Detailed explanation of the Flight Control System (FLCS) and its modes.
Description of the landing gear operation and braking system.
Explanation of the F-16's autopilot system modes and operation.
Description of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and its cockpit controls.
Explanation of the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system and modes.
A step-by-step guide to starting the F-16 aircraft from ramp.
Procedures for hotpit and air-to-air refuelling operations.
Procedures for visual and instrument landing approaches.
Understanding aircraft warning lights, caution lights, and fault displays.
Analysis of specific warning lights and their associated causes.
Analysis of specific caution lights and their associated causes.
Detailed analysis of aircraft faults, including MFL and PFL.
Procedures for handling emergencies that occur while on the ground.
Procedures for handling emergencies during the takeoff phase.
Procedures for handling emergencies that occur during flight.
Procedures for handling emergencies during the landing phase.
Description of complex buffeting and stores flutter phenomena.
System providing audio warnings for unintended descents.
How aircraft configuration affects G-limits and departure susceptibility.
Understanding and recovering from aircraft departures.
Engine limits and aircraft operating restrictions.
General| Type | Multirole Fighter |
|---|---|
| Primary users | United States Air Force, Numerous other countries |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 42, 300 lb (19, 200 kg) |
| Engine | 1 × F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan |
| Max Speed | 1, 500 mph (2, 414 km/h, Mach 2+) |
| Crew | 1 (C model), 2 (D model) |
| Role | Multirole fighter |
| Service Ceiling | 50, 000 ft (15, 240 m) |
| Armament | 1 × M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM, various bombs and missiles |
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