Jan 9, 2023 · The Paddle Switch at the base of the stick has several functions. It acts to disengage the nosewheel steering on take-off, it will disengage the autopilot in flight, and it is the override switch for the G-limiter.

May 12, 2023 · It’s for when you want to switch from paddle rowing to a motor. Makes going down those rivers so much easier. One more question, is it actually a switch or do you hold it down? F-18 it’s the G limiter override, allows you to pull 9 Gs …

Mar 23, 2020 · DCS F/A-18C Hornet has a binding called Autopilot/Nosewheel Steering Disengage (Paddle) Switch. This binding will disengage the autopilot, the G-limiter, and nosewheel steering. I understand that this is how it works on the real thing. However, in simulator context, our equipment doesn't always match the real aircraft.

Feb 5, 2022 · An autopilot/nosewheel steering disengage switch (paddle switch) is mounted below the stick grip. Stick position sensors transmit an electrical signal proportional to stick displacement from neutral to the flight control computers.

Jun 3, 2022 · There is a toggle for nosewheel steering that was added in the SU9 update. You can either bind a key for that, or click the button in the virtual cockpit. It’s near the bottom of the joystick, labeled paddle switch. You may need to set your nosewheel steering axis too.

The paddle switch will give you 33% more G available than what you can currently pull. Your current G limit is displayed on the FCS page. You have to hold it as you pull. I believe the key binding is autopilot disengage/paddle switch.

Apr 28, 2022 · Roughly half way down the left side of the yoke is nose wheel steering switch. It does not light up it just becomes labeled. It is tricky but be patient when finding it.

Nov 22, 2021 · So, flying the F18, trying to do ‘some of that pilot sheez’, I notice it will only pull around 7G no matter what you do. Then I looked around a little bit and found this: There’s a paddle to override the limiter.

Sep 17, 2022 · Beim F18 C/D kann der Pilot NWS HI aktivieren indem er den Paddle Switch gedrückt hält. NWS geht auf normal zurück sofern der Paddle Switch nicht gehalten wird. NWS HI hat kein "Autoengage" bei der Landung.

Feb 10, 2022 · The paddle switch gives you 133% of your available G. The spin recovery drives the LEFs to max down and uncouples the FCS surfaces giving the pilot full control with all accelerations removed. Paddle switch is not used for BFM …