Virtavia Black Hawk Manual

Virtavia Pty Ltd H-60 Black Hawk Manual
Manual revision 1.10 for FS9 version 1.02 and FSX version 1.02
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Contents
Table of Contents
Notes on sim limitations & noteworthy features ......................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Support information ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Copyright information................................................................................................................................... 9
PIRACY!.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Package Information ................................................................................................................................... 10
RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel ...................................................................................................... 10
3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting ................................................................................................................. 11
Paint and model variants ............................................................................................................................ 12
FSX camera views ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Aircraft general arrangement ..................................................................................................................... 20
Aircraft information and specifications ...................................................................................................... 26
Virtual cockpit ............................................................................................................................................. 28
CDU header section .................................................................................................................................... 46
CDU CAU ADV page ..................................................................................................................................... 48
CDU ADV page............................................................................................................................................. 49
CDU STS page .............................................................................................................................................. 50
CDU MSG page ............................................................................................................................................ 51
CDU CDU page............................................................................................................................................. 52
MFD ATT page ............................................................................................................................................. 60
MFD HOV page ............................................................................................................................................ 63
MFD FP page ............................................................................................................................................... 64
MFD FLIR page ............................................................................................................................................ 65
MFD C/A page ............................................................................................................................................. 66

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Notes on sim limitations & noteworthy features
Whilst the Black Hawk has been made to take full advantage of every current technology available to the
sim, we at Virtavia have still had to contend with the hard coded limitations of the sim engine.
Noteworthy features:
 The Black Hawk is our first rotary product to make full use of our 3D RealGauge technology.
 The cockpit is modelled in ultra-realistic detail and features full night lighting textures & effects.
 The MFD has been sculpted to perfectly emulate the real-world H-60 MFD system.
 Included are 8 beautifully detailed paint schemes and 7 model variants (6 for FS9).
 The stabilator and systems operate as they do on real-world airframes.
 The cockpit features realistic and high-resolution digital gauges.
 MH-60K probe can be operated using the tail hook key
 Pilot visibility can be toggled using the water rudder key
 The input of three H-60 personnel was used in order to ensure a high level of accuracy
throughout the package.
 Simulated WX1000+ StormScope
 Brake pedal animations
 Fully modelled cabin (FSX only)
 7 interior and 5 exterior preset camera views (FSX only)
 FSX DX10 compatible model complete with interior self-shadowing, realistic spec and shine, and
custom bump mapping to bring every rivet and surface to life.
Limitations in FSX:
 Lights can appear to differ in position when viewed from different viewpoints, such as the tower
view. This is a known FSX issue, and not an issue with the model.
Limitations in FS9:
 The FS9 version has a lower level of detail in certain areas in the virtual cockpit. This is simply
because FS9 cannot cope with the level of detail that FSX can.

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Introduction
Introduction
The H-60 evolved from experience in Vietnam for the need for a larger and more powerful battle worthy
helicopter. The basic design has evolved into many sub types, ranging from medical, troop carrying,
submarine hunting, military assault, fire fighting, police and passenger carrying in both the civil and VIP
markets. Sales of the Blackhawk now cover 19 nations across the globe, surpassed only by the ageing
Sea King. The Black Hawk is the first Virtavia rotary product to feature the ultra-realistic RealGauge
technology, allowing for perfect 3D gauges throughout the virtual cockpit.
The product contains versions for both Flight Simulator 9 and Flight Simulator X. The FSX version is a full-
featured FSX release, including all of our now standard technologies such as cockpit self shadowing, HDR
bloom effects, and bump mapping.

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Installation
An easy installation is provided by way of installer. Simply double click the installer exe file, and follow
the on screen prompts. The Black Hawk will be installed to the default FSX or FS9 directory.
The visual model, textures and cockpit were created by Virtavia.
The flight model was created by Michael Davies.
The sounds were expertly crafted by Turbine Sound Studios.
Our thanks extend to the H-60 crew that offered their input on this project, and to the dedicated beta
testers that scanned various versions with their trained eyes! Thank-you to William Ortis for his help
with the gauges.

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Support information
Product support is available 24/7.
For support, please visit the Virtavia section at http://www.virtavia.com .
Support is ONLY available to legitimate customers.
Copyright information
These files are a commercial product and should NOT be treated as freeware.
These files may not be copied (other than for backup purposes), transmitted or passed to third parties
or altered in any way without the prior permission of the publisher. Any breach of the aforementioned
copyright will result in the full force of law being brought to bear on those responsible.
The source code for this product is closed. No modifications or reverse engineering may be carried out
without prior consent from Virtavia Pty Ltd.
All rights reserved – copyright Virtavia Pty Ltd 2010
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Please support the development team and our precious hobby by ensuring that you own a legitimate,
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Package Information
RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel

“RealGauge” is our own version of the little used, but very impressive 3D gauge technology. Each gauge
is crafted in 3D and uses high resolution textures in order to create a level of immersion not possible
with conventional 2D gauges. “RealGauge” creates very little overhead in the sim, allowing both your
processor and graphics card to concentrate on proving a totally fluid sim experience. FPS with
RealGauge technology is often higher than with less detailed conventional 2d cockpits.
Due to the complexity of the RealGauge technology, and the guaranteed frame rate increase, this
product is designed to be completely flown from the Virtual Cockpit. A basic 2D panel is included with
GPS and NAV/COMM radio stack pop-ups.

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3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting
The virtual cockpit of the Black Hawk comes equipped with realistic and high-definition night
lighting effects and textures. Flood lighting can be toggled using the cockpit lighting controls.

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Paint and model variants
In total there are SEVEN different model variants, and EIGHT paint schemes included in the Black Hawk
package. The models and paints are documented below.
Model variants:
S-70A-9 Black Hawk
UH-60A Black Hawk
S-70A Black Hawk
UH-60Q Black Hawk
MH-60K Black Hawk
Paint variants
S-70A-9 Black Hawk
- “A” Sqn 5 Avn Rgt AAAvn
UH-60A Black Hawk
- Company A, 1-137th AHB, Ohio ANG, KFOR
S-70A Black Hawk
- 124 Tayaset, Israel Defence Force/Air Force
UH-60L
- UNPREDEP, Republic of Macedonia c.1992

- 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
UH-60Q Black Hawk
- Company C, 3/2 Aviation Regiment (GSAB), Camp Humphreys Korea
MH-60K Black Hawk
- 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Somalia

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FSX camera views
Camera views are unique to the FSX version of this product. They allow the virtual pilot to move the
viewpoint into a number of unique and helpful viewpoints. To change the camera mode use the ‘S’ key.
To change cameras, use the ‘A’ key. Alternatively, clicking the main Flight Simulator window will bring up
a quick and easy to use menu system.
Exterior Cameras
Camera 1 – ‘Tail plane’ Camera 2 – ‘Right nose’
Camera 3 – ‘Left nose’ Camera 4 – ‘Top’

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Camera 5 – ‘Rear left’

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Interior Cameras
Basic 2D Panel ‘Virtual Cockpit’
Camera 1 – ‘Co-pilot’ Camera 2 – ‘Cabin - Left Seat’

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Camera 3 – ‘Cabin - Right Seat’ Camera 4 – ‘Cabin - Rear’
Camera 5 – ‘Centre Console’ Camera 6 – ‘Overhead Console’

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Camera 7 – ‘MFD’ Camera 8 – ‘'RealGauge' view’

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Operations
Aircraft general arrangement
MH-60K Black Hawk
Notable differences include:

In-flight refuelling probe
ESSS pylons and stores
Nose sensor equipment
Aerial layout

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MH-60K Black Hawk ‘Clean’

In-flight refuelling probe
Aerial layout

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MH-60K Black Hawk ‘No doors

Lack of doors
Aerial layout

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S-70A-9 Black Hawk

Aerial arrangement
ESSS stubs
No minigun

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UH-60Q Black Hawk ‘Clean’

Aerial arrangement
ESSS stubs
No minigun

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UH-60Q Black Hawk

Aerial arrangement
ESSS pylons and stores
No minigun

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Aircraft information and specifications
The H-60 evolved from experience in Vietnam for the need for a larger and more powerful
battle worthy helicopter. The basic design has evolved into many sub types, ranging from
medical, troop carrying, submarine hunting, military assault, fire fighting, police and passenger
carrying in both the civil and VIP markets. Sales of the Blackhawk now cover 19 nations across
the globe, surpassed only by the ageing Sea King.
Specifications
Cruise speed: 120 knots
Max speed: 160 knots
Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
Hovering ceiling 10,400 feet
Typical empty weight: 11,500 lbs
MTOW: 22,000 lbs

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Cockpit general arrangement
Below are several diagrams designed to aid in cockpit familiarisation. Whilst the exterior
aeroplane may differ in configuration, the cockpit is uniform throughout.
All systems that are labelled may be operated by clicking them with your mouse. Please read
the descriptions carefully in order to fully understand what each switch, button, or lever, does.

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Virtual cockpit
Forward panel
Key
1) Central display unit

2) Stabilator position indicator
3) WX1000+ StormScope
4) MFD
5) Digital clock
6) Master caution panel
7) ASI
8) Pilot tape gauge display
9) Panel light switch
10) Cyclic control
11) Rudder/brake pedals
12) HSI
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13) IVSI
14) Altimeter
15) Radio altimeter
16) Artificial horizon

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General view of the overhead console (see overhead below for more detail)
Key
1) Power & systems switches

2) Internal lighting controls
3) Anti-ice and pitot heat controls
4) Engine controls

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View towards the co-pilots side
Key
1) Door handle
2) Collective control
3) Cyclic control
4) Pilot/co-pilot tape gauge display
5) HSI
6) IVSI
7) Altimeter
8) ASI
9) Artificial Horizon
10) Master warning panel
11) Radio altimeter
12) Digital clock
13) MFD

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14) WX1000+ StormScope
15) Central tape gauge display
16) Central Display Unit

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Overhead console
Key

2) Navigation light switch
3) Exterior lighting controls
4) Fuel pump
5) Battery & APU controls
6) Generator switches
8) Pitot heat switch
9) Engine anti-ice switch
10) Engine fuel cut-off levers
11) Engine mixture levers
12) Engine throttle levers

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Centre console
Key
1) COMM radio control

2) NAV radio control

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Individual gauge diagrams
Altimeter
 Altitude measured in feet
 Kohlsman knob on lower left fascia
 To operate the Kohlsman knob, it is
best to use either mouse wheel, or
click & drag left or right.
Airspeed indicator (ASI)

 Displays air speed in knots
Central Display Unit (CDU)

 Detailed elsewhere in this manual,
see contents page.

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Digital clock
 Main display shows current local
time in HH:MM.
 Needle moves to display seconds.
 Third display line shows time
difference to GMT.
Artificial horizon
see contents page.
HSI
see contents page.
Master caution panel

 Displays 5 warning lights
o 1 ENG OUT illuminates when
engine 1 fails or is taken

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offline.
o 2 ENG OUT illuminates when
engine 2 fails or is taken
offline.
o LOW ROTOR RPM
illuminates when rotor rpm
falls below a maintainable
value.
o FIRE illuminates when there
is a fire.
MFD
see contents page.
Radio COMM control unit

 Switches allow frequency to be
changed.
 Volume knob is functional.
 Left click switches to increase
frequency.
 Right click to decrease.
Radio NAV control unit
 Switches allow frequency to be
changed.
 Volume knob is functional.
 Left click switches to increase
frequency.
 Right click to decrease.

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Radio/Radar altimeter
 Digital readout shows current radio
altitude up to 1500ft.
 Needle shows altitude up to 200ft.
 HI/LO markers cannot be set in this
release version.
Stabilator position indicator

 Shows current stabilator position.
Digital tape display - centre

 Fuel section
o Displays current fuel
quantity
o Digital readout available
 XMSN section
o Displays transmission
temperature
o Pressure in PSI
o Oil temperature
 Engine section
o Displays oil pressure in PSI
 TGT section
o Displays TGT in degrees
 NG section
o Displays NG1 speed in %
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 Digits (digital readouts) can be
turned on or off using the ON/OFF
DIGITS switch.
Digital tape display – pilot/ co-pilot
 % RPM section
o Displays engine 1, Rotor, and
engine 2 percent-RPM.
 % TRQ section
o Displays engine 1 & 2
percent-torque.
o Digital readout appears if
digits selected to ON.
IVSI
 Shows vertical speed.

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WX1000+ StormScope
see contents page.

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HSI
The heading bug can be set using the HDG knob on the left of the fascia. The HDG knob moves
the hdg pipper to the required heading.
The course can be set using the CRS knob on the right of the fascia. The selected course is then
displayed in the COURSE window on the top right of the fascia.

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A to-from flag will appear when a signal is acquired. The course deviation indicator will also
spring into life like on a standard HSI. Glideslope deviation is represented on the Attitude
display.

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Attitude Indicator / Artificial Horizon
The horizon works like any normal horizon- it rolls to represent roll and pitch. A turn and slip
indicator presents TSI information to the pilot. Roll and pitch trim cannot be operated on this
model, therefore the two knobs on the lower corners of the fascia are inoperative.
The marker on the left side of the fascia shows the current collective position.

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The ATT features two course deviation indicators- one yellow bar, and a white arrow with
scales.
The ATT also features a glideslope position indicator.

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Central Display Unit (CDU)
Two linked CDUs are found on the centre console. The CDU has 5 basic modes of operation and
has been coded to perform and look like the real unit. The CDU on this release has no FMC
functionality- we cannot benefit from it with a rotary subject in Flight Simulator.
The CDU can be operated by clicking one of the 5 buttons: CAU ADV, ADV, STS, MSG and CDU.
CDU header section

All pages except CAU ADV have a uniform header, as shown below.
The header displays the following information:
TAG LEGEND
RNG Distance to next waypoint
BRG Bearing to next waypoint
NXT Next waypoint name OR number
WND Wind direction and speed
MSL Altitude

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WPT Current waypoint number
TTG Time To Go until next waypoint is reached
GS Current ground speed
Time in XX:XX:XX format Current local time

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CDU CAU ADV page
The CAU ADV page displays a table of caution-advisories. It can be accessed at any time by pressing the
CAU ADV key.

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CDU ADV page
The ADV page displays basic information about current selected communications settings. ONLY the
UHF-AM (COMM1) and NAV-1 (NAV1) data will change. The rest is static. The ADV page is accessed using
the ADV key.

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CDU STS page
The STS page displays basic information about current flight system status. It displays the current
longitude and latitude, the current local date and time, and Zulu date and time. The STS page is accessed
using the STS key.

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CDU MSG page
The MSG page is unfortunately non-functional on our model. The MSG page is accessed using the MSG
key.

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CDU CDU page
The CDU page displays a simple system test for the CDU. The CDU page is accessed using the CDU key.

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WX1000+ StormScope
Whilst the WX1000+ in this Black Hawk package does not show real-world weather or sim weather, it is
simulated as per the real world unit. The WX1000+ has 4 modes of operation.
The display defaults to OFF, and can be powered up using the top right button. The system will then
perform a short self-test before presenting the pilot with the menu screen.

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From the main-menu, the pilot can select the next mode. The buttons perform the same
function regardless of mode selected. From left to right, they will display the 360 degree
presentation, main menu, time & date, and 120 degree presentation screens.
Selecting 360 displays the following screen.

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Selecting the main menu takes you back to the menu screen.
Time/Date will display the current local time and date. It also displays a Hobbs-style readout
that measures the hours in 1/10th’s that the engines have been running.

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Selecting 120 mode displays the following screen.

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MFD
The MFD in this Black Hawk package is an incredibly detailed and true-to-life representation of
the real H-60 Multi-Function Display. Please read this section carefully to ensure that the
various methods of operation are understood fully.
The MFD defaults to a power-OFF state, and can be powered up using the switch on the top
right of the fascia. The MFD will perform a self-test and then display the default ATT page.
NOTE: when powering up, the MFD displays a date and a version number. This is the Black
Hawk product version number and the date that is shown is the date that the corresponding
version was released.

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MFD ATT page
The ATT page displays basic flight information consisting of an artificial horizon, bank indicator,
and pitch indicator. ATT mode has 4 extra modes of operation in addition to the default page.
All modes can be independently toggled. The following image depicts all modes toggled ON at
once.

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Clicking FLT will display flight information consisting of TAS, IAS, GS, and an RALT display.

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Clicking COMM will display NAV1 and COMM1 information.
Clicking NAV will display navigation information including waypoint to and destination data,
and a heading indicator strip. The current heading is represented in the outlined box- in this
case, 337.
The TO section displays the next waypoint ID, heading and distance, and finally time to
waypoint.
The DEST section displays the final waypoint ID, ultimate heading and time to destination.
Clicking the soft key next to CAU ADV will display a truncated caution-advisory box.

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MFD HOV page
The HOV page is a useful page to monitor when attempting a hover manoeuvre.
The display shows a heading indicator strip in the same position as the ATT page. By pressing
the middle-right soft key, the CAU-ADV panel can be toggled.
The HOV page is divided into three main parts. Heading, hover status, and wind.
Wind speed is displayed as a digital readout, with wind direction represented by the arrow. The
arrow will move 360 degrees around the speed box to match the current wind conditions.
The hover status section is dynamic and activated when the helicopter reaches 25 knots from
flight status. The crosshairs will move ‘up’ the screen towards the box from 25 knots. The
slower the helicopter, the slower the crosshairs move. When the crosshairs are in the box, the
helicopter is in a hover. Regardless of motion, the crosshairs always move down. They will
never pass the box, nor move left or right of it. As long as the helicopter has motion, the
crosshairs will move.

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MFD FP page
The FP [flight plan] page displays a basic GPS style overview of the surrounding area. It will also
automatically display any loaded flight plan and waypoint data.
Pressing the soft-key on the left of the HDG UP text will display a heading reading above the
flight plan area.

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MFD FLIR page
Due to sim limitations, the FLIR page is inop on our model. We cannot realistically model any
form of Forward-Looking-Infra-Red systems. This is not due to our skill set; rather, the sim does
not lend itself to this sort of system simulation.

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MFD C/A page
The MFD caution/advisory page displays a total of 81 warnings that can and may illuminate at
any point during your sorties. Green warnings are generally non critical, whilst yellow warnings
will require pilot attention.

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 The stabilator and systems operate as they do on real-world airframes.

 The cockpit features realistic and high-resolution digital gauges.

 MH-60K probe can be operated using the tail hook key

 Pilot visibility can be toggled using the water rudder key

 Simulated WX1000+ StormScope

 Brake pedal animations

 Fully modelled cabin (FSX only)

 7 interior and 5 exterior preset camera views (FSX only)

Virtavia Pty Ltd H-60 Black Hawk Manual

Virtavia Pty Ltd H-60 Black Hawk Manual

The visual model, textures and cockpit were created by Virtavia.

The flight model was created by Michael Davies.

The sounds were expertly crafted by Turbine Sound Studios.

Virtavia Pty Ltd H-60 Black Hawk Manual

For support, please visit the Virtavia section at http://www.virtavia.com .

Support is ONLY available to legitimate customers.

All rights reserved – copyright Virtavia Pty Ltd 2010

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RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel

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S-70A-9 Black Hawk

UH-60A Black Hawk

S-70A Black Hawk

UH-60Q Black Hawk

MH-60K Black Hawk

S-70A-9 Black Hawk

- “A” Sqn 5 Avn Rgt AAAvn

UH-60A Black Hawk

- Company A, 1-137th AHB, Ohio ANG, KFOR

S-70A Black Hawk

- 124 Tayaset, Israel Defence Force/Air Force

- UNPREDEP, Republic of Macedonia c.1992

UH-60Q Black Hawk

- Company C, 3/2 Aviation Regiment (GSAB), Camp Humphreys Korea

MH-60K Black Hawk

- 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Somalia

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Camera 1 – ‘Co-pilot’ Camera 2 – ‘Cabin - Left Seat’

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Camera 5 – ‘Centre Console’ Camera 6 – ‘Overhead Console’

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