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Sound Off [S]This key is a toggle which turns thesound On and Off. Since the [S] Key isused for this toggle, to press theSQUADRON button you must use yourmouse pointer.Music [M]This key is a toggle which turns thebackground music On and Off. Gamesound is unaffected.THE ARMING SCREENThere are six different weaponconfigurations for you to choose from onthe Arming Screen. Each mission has itsown peculiar set of ordnancerequirements so get to know them. Oncein the air, it’s too late to change weaponsif you find you’ve made a bad selection.Fleet Defense ALPHA4 (AIM-54 Phoenix) + 2 (AIM-7 Sparrow)+ 2 (AIM-9 Sidewinder)The Arming ScreenThis load-out represents a good mix ofradar and heat-seeking missiles. Use thisload-out when going up against a groupof strike-fighters. The four AIM-54sshould be used to pick off a few banditsat long range. The remaining missiles aregood for proximity dogfighting with thesurvivors.Fleet Defense BRAVO6 (AIM-54 Phoenix) + 2 (AIM-9Sidewinder)This load-out best illustrates the Navy’sMissileer launch platform concept. Thesix Phoenix missiles allow you to sit backsafely out of range and shoot down theenemy with impunity. You pay a highprice for this seeming invincibility, though.Note your top speed at sea level anddon’t even think about getting into adogfight.Fleet Defense CHARLIE2 (AIM-54 Phoenix) + 1 (AIM-7 Sparrow)+ 4 (AIM-9 Sidewinder)Like the FD Alpha load-out, this mix ofradar and heat-seeking missiles is greatfor multi-mission tasking. The two AIM-54s could be used against nonmanoeuvringtargets like reconnaissanceor ASW aircraft. The four “heaters” givesyou plenty of ammunition in case of aBFM engagement.MiG CAP ALPHA4 (AIM-7 Sparrow) + 4 (AIM-9Sidewinder)This load-out is ideal for escort missions.The four Sparrows give you a mediumrangecapability while the Sidewindersallow you to break formation to dogfightwith interceptors. Your speed is such thatkeeping up with a strike package is not aproblem.MiG CAP BRAVO6 (AIM-7 Sparrow) + 2 (AIM-9Sidewinder)Every now and then you get lucky andcome across a flight of enemy helicoptersor better yet, troop transports. When thishappens there are never enough missilesaround. The six Sparrows allow you to“turkey-shoot” a half dozen or so. Thesemedium-range missiles let you stay outdanger while you pick the enemy off oneby-one.
MiG CAP CHARLIE4 (AIM-54 Phoenix) + 4 (AIM-9Sidewinder)This load-out combines long-rangecapability with speed. The four AIM-54sare perfect for taking out reconnaissanceaircraft or tactical co-ordination platforms.Once the Phoenix missiles are gone,you’re left with a dramatic speedadvantage and a full complement of “fireand forget” missiles.STANDARD ARMAMENT: In addition tothe missiles, your F-14 always begins amission with one 20 mm M61A1 gun (675rounds) and two drop tanks of fuel eachcontaining 267 gallons.Detail [D]Press the Detail [D] Key for a close-upinspection of your weapon configuration.Shown here, a F-14 loaded down with a fullcompliment of six Phoenix missilesTHE SQUADRON ROSTERThe Squadron Roster Board. There are noentrance exams to pass or initiations to endurebefore joining.Before you fly any mission, you must firstbe assigned to particular F-14 equippedfighter squadron. FLEET DEFENDERfeatures ten (10) F-14 squadronsnormally associated with the US eastcoast naval commands. By pressing theSQUADRON [S] Key, you are givenaccess to these squadrons and theircurrent campaign status. Pick any one ofthe squadrons you desire.EDIT PILOT [E]Press the EDIT PILOT [E] Key to assignyourself to the squadron you’ve selected.A name plate labelled Pilot Nameappears. Use the non-key pad arrowkeys and backspace key to enter yourfirst name (top line), callsign (middle line)and last name (bottom line). For example,your entry might look like;Edward“Killer”CrawfordOnce you have finished entering or editingyour name, you must now do the same foryour RIO. Use your mouse cursor to pressEDIT RIO button. When you are satisfied,press the Enter key or use the mousecursor and press OK to return to theSquadron Roster Board.
Page 2 and 3: THEF-14TOMCATSIMULATIONDEFENDERGAME
Page 4 and 5: TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgementsSt
Page 6 and 7: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSAs you may have gue
Page 8 and 9: over to the drive that contains the
Page 10 and 11: INTRODUCTION
Page 12 and 13: Each nation entered the Cold War wi
Page 14 and 15: “Hey, buddy! Get the heck outta
Page 16 and 17: Flying an F-14 requires a certain m
Page 18 and 19: altitudes to wave-hopping dogfights
Page 20 and 21: I. GETTINGSTARTED
Page 22 and 23: air defense and escort missions. No
Page 24 and 25: THE SCRAMBLE SCREENSCRAMBLE mission
Page 26 and 27: THE CAMPAIGN STATUS SCREENAs the na
Page 28 and 29: THE DIFFICULTY SCREENThe Difficulty
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Page 34 and 35: RESET [R]The RESET [R] Key takes yo
Page 36 and 37: Position [P]Select your starting po
Page 38 and 39: BEGIN button [B] Key. This takes yo
Page 40 and 41: Regardless of the number of points
Page 42 and 43: II. SIMULATIONCONTROLS
Page 44 and 45: FLIGHT CONTROL KEYSPRIMARY FLIGHT C
Page 46 and 47: ack seat). Consult the HSD and TIDs
Page 48 and 49: Each time this key is pressed, the
Page 50 and 51: Imagine the spectacular view this p
Page 52 and 53: HARDWARE CONTROLSDue to the immedia
Page 54 and 55: FCS-MARK II WCSBTN 4Wcs II Rocker S
Page 56 and 57: FOOT PEDALSThe THRUSTMASTER RCS (Ru
Page 58 and 59: The most intensely scrutinised port
Page 60 and 61: Pilots often discuss the relative m
Page 62 and 63: and Angle of Attack are two differe
Page 64 and 65: himself). In normal flight the airc
Page 66 and 67: There’s no sense using all your f
Page 68 and 69: may as well return to the carrier g
Page 70 and 71: CARRIER OPERATIONSIn a way, FLEET D
Page 72 and 73: the Air Boss (F4 Key). Break even t
Page 74 and 75: up there, sooner or later you’ve
Page 76 and 77: Marshal PointsDaytimeApproachesA10
Page 78 and 79: Line up your general approach with
Page 80 and 81: ft. of altitudeLow Visibility Appro
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The LSO Wave-OffIf you fail to heed
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YOUR WING-MANAs if flying the F-14
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playing bumper cars or attempting t
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IV. F-14 COCKPITSAND AVIONICS
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PILOT (FRONT SEAT) COCKPITBecause y
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glide the aircraft down for perfect
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VERTICAL DISPLAY INDICATOR (VDI)The
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HeadingIndicatorThe Horizontal Situ
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MiG-23, MiG-25, Mirage F-14. Single
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ENGINE INSTRUMENT GROUPThe Engine I
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horizontal lines known as Acquisiti
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STANDARD MODE TACTICALINFORMATION D
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particular firing sequence, use the
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Note that Track mode is the abbrevi
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multiple targets are detected on th
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PDSTT only allows you to track ande
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your own is the one that is locked.
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Step 7: Perform an Identification,F
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indicated on the HUD, is reducedacc
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NORTH CAPE THEATRECAMPAIGN MAPS
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