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E-2C Hawkeye
USER MANUAL
Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye
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  • Page 1 E-2C Hawkeye USER MANUAL Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 It is also used by the USCG and US Customs and versions have been sold to Egypt, Israel, Japan and Singapore. This FSX aircraft represents an E-2C as flown in the mid-eighties. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Support Should you experience difficulties or require extra information about the Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye, please e-mail our technical support on tech.support@virtavia.com Copyright Information Please help us provide you with more top quality flight simulator models like this one by NOT using pirate copies. Help us grow by buying a legitimate copy.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents The Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye package contains a single model variant, two texture sets and a turboprop sound set. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 5 Hawkeye, pitch would be controlled automatically, according to power demand. The keypresses mentioned above can nevertheless be used. Pressing and holding F2 on landing provides reverse thrust (beta range). Tap F1 to cancel reverse thrust. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 6 Lights Section in the same way as the ventral rotating beacon, if desired. In common with other US Navy aircraft of this era, the E-2C Hawkeye was not fitted with landing lights. There are however two taxi lights mounted inside the nose lights compartment, these have been set up as landing lights in the model.
  • Page 7 Cycle though the available ones by pressing the A key. External View Options It is possible to pan and zoom as normal in all external views. Right Wing View Left Wing View Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 8 Tail View Nose View Cockpit View, Left Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 9 Cockpit View, Right Undercarriage View, Main Right Undercarriage View, Nose Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 10 Tail Hook View Interior Views It is possible to pan and zoom as normal in all interior views. Virtual Cockpit View Copilot’s Seat View Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 11 Cockpit Center View Cockpit Radios / Fire Panel View Cockpit Overhead Panel View Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 12 Cockpit Warning Lts / Stormscope View Moving Around the Cabin Shift-Enter and Shift-Backspace : moves up and down Ctrl-Shift-Enter and Ctrl-Shift-Backspace : moves side to side Ctrl-Enter and Ctrl-Backspace : moves backwards and forwards Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 13 ( v ) showing 'too high AOA' at the top, a yellow doughnut ( O ) showing proper AOA in the center, and a red chevron ( ^ ) showing 'too low AOA' at the bottom. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 14 VOR (NAV1) homing, as well as an ILS receiver. Warning flags display when there is no valid LOC or GS signal, if there is no power and if the FSX Flight Director is switched on. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 15 LOC or GS signal. 16) Cockpit Lighting Switches. These two knobs toggle cabin (flood) lights and the instrument / text lighting. The flood light is best left off for night flying, especially on approach. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 16: Side Panel

    Side Panel 1) Sim Icons. Quick links to FSX functions for ATC, Radios, GPS, Map, Kneeboard and Autopilot. The top icon will toggle the control yoke. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 17 6) and 7) Engine Starter Switches. The Hawkeye does not actually have starter switches as the engines are run up using a ground starter unit. These switches have been added for convenience only and are not authentic, the real switches should control ‘Fuel Enrich’. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 18 3) NAV Radio Frequency Select Switch. This switch toggles the displayed frequency between the Active and the Standby. 4) NAV Radio Swap Button. Pressing the spring-loaded button inserts the present Standby frequency into the display and sets the original Active frequency as Standby. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 19 10) Whiskey Compass. The familiar standby magnetic compass. Overhead Panel - electrics 1) Engine Anti-Icing Switch. 2) Pitot Heater Switch. 3) Instrument Lights Switch. 4) Cabin Lights Switch. 5) Wing & Tail Anti-Icing Switch. 6) Propeller Anti-Icing Switch. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 20 3) Wing & Tail Anti-Ice Suction Gauge. The gauge shows a reading when engine/wing anti-icing is switched on. 4) Prop Anti-Ice Ammeter. The gauge shows a reading when propeller anti-icing is switched on. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 21 3) Oxygen Quantity Indicator. This gauge also has an ‘OFF’ flag when there is no power to the instrument. 4) Cabin Pressure Indicator. The gauge will show normal ambient pressure up to 5,000ft above sea level. The system will then maintain Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 22 7) Fuel Flow Indicators. These show fuel flow to the engines in pounds per hour. 8) Caution Warning Lamp Clusters. Not all the warnings are supported by FSX, however the full range can be seen when the Caution Lights Test Button (1) is pressed. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 23 Warning panel has been checked to see the cause of the alarm. 5) Trim Indicator. This gauge is mousable and can be used to adjust pitch, roll and yaw trim. 6) Airspeed Indicator. Shows the present airspeed in knots. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 24 Centigrade and Fahrenheit. 15) Cockpit Lighting Switches. These two knobs toggle cabin (flood) lights and the instrument / text lighting. The flood light is best left off for night flying, especially on approach. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Center Console

    : Miles to Destination, Time to Destination, Aircraft Altitude and Speed, Ambient Wind Speed and Direction. 2) Air Data Computer on/off Switch. 3) Landing Gear Lever. Mousable. Right-click and drag backwards to extend gear. Right-click and drag forwards to retract gear. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 26 11) Pitch Trim Adjuster. Use left or right mouse to move the switch forwards or aft respectively. As the switch is rather awkward to use in flight, it is recommended to use the keyboard or the Trim Indicator on the copilot’s panel to adjust pitch trim. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 27 REFERENCE INFORMATION Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Procedures Location of Starter Switches The starter switches are located on the pilot’s upper panel. They are labelled as ‘FUEL ENRICH’. Mouse over each switch to confirm its function. Starting Engines Use Ctrl-E (autostart) to start the aircraft, or: Check Parking Brake ON.
  • Page 28 3. Set Altimeter Baro Pressure to match landing zone pressure. 4. Lower Landing Gear BELOW 190 KTS. 5. Enter downwind leg at 175 KTS. 6. Set Flaps to 25%. 7. Check AOA Indexer to maintain correct attitude. 8. Lower Arresting Hook (if required). Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 29 1. Stop engines using Condition Levers. 2. Set Pitot Heat and all external lights to OFF. 3. Set all cockpit and cabin lighting to OFF. 4. Set Generator Switches to OFF. 5. Set Master Battery Switch to OFF. Virtavia E-2C Hawkeye Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 30 E-2C Hawkeye Specifications and Speed References Specifications  Crew: 5  Engines: 2 x Allison T56-A-425 Turboprops  Power: 4,600 i.h.p. each Wingspan: 80' 7" (29’ 4” folded)   Length: 57' 7"  Height: 18' 4”  Empty Weight : 39,561 lbs ...