GENERAL AIRCRAFT

This page lists the available aircraft Token Variables for use when creating gauges using WASM / C++.

 

 

Aircraft

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
AIRCRAFT_AUTOPILOT_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if autopilot is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_CARB_HEAT_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if carb heat is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_ENGINE_MIXTURE_AVAILABLE
 b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if engine mixture is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
Deprecated, as mixture is always available.
AIRCRAFT_FLAPS_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if flaps are available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_IS_TAIL_DRAGGER b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if the aircraft is a tail dragger or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_NAV1_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if NAV1 is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_NAV2_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if NAV2 is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_ON_GROUND b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if the aircraft is on the ground or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_SPOILER_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if the aircraft spoiler system is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_STALL_HORN_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if the stall alarm system is available or FALSE (0) if it's not.
AIRCRAFT_STROBES_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if strope lights are available or FALSE (0) if they're not.
AIRCRAFT_TOE_BRAKES_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if toe brakes are available or FALSE (0) if they're not.

 

 

Center Of Gravity

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
CG_AFT_LIMIT n (FLOAT64) Aft limit of the center of gravity expressed as a Percent Over 100.
CG_FWD_LIMIT n (FLOAT64) Forward limit of the center of gravity expressed as a Percent Over 100.
CG_MAX_MACH n (FLOAT64) The maximum CG mach value.
CG_MIN_MACH n (FLOAT64) The minimum CG mach value.
CG_PERCENT n (FLOAT64) Longitudinal CG position as a percent of the reference chord, expressed as a Percent Over 100.
PLANE_ALT_ABOVE_GROUND_MINUS_CG n (FLOAT64) The altitude above the ground surface, minus CG, in ft. 

 

 

Panel Options

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
ANGLE_OF_ATTACK_INDICATOR n (FLOAT64) The AoA indicatior value, expressed as a radian cast to a 16bit integer, eg: round(VALUE) * 65536.0
AUDIO_PANEL_VOLUME n (FLOAT64) The Volume of the Audio Panel, as a percentage from 0 to 100.
ATTITUDE_BARS_POSITION n (FLOAT64) AI reference pitch reference bars. Position ranges from -100 to 100.
ATTITUDE_INDICATOR_BANK_DEGREES n (FLOAT64) AI bank indication, in degrees.
ATTITUDE_INDICATOR_PITCH_DEGREES n (FLOAT64) AI pitch indication, in degrees.
CROSS_FEED_SELECTOR

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = Off
  2. 1 = Left to right
  3. 2 = Right to left
 The cross feed selector position.
FUEL_TANK_SELECTOR e (ENUM) The fuel tank selector position. See Fuel Selector Codes values.
FUEL_TANK_SELECTOR_2 e (ENUM) The fuel tank selector position. See Fuel Selector Codes values.
GPWS_SYSTEM_ACTIVE b (BOOL) This will be TRUE (1) if the ground proximity warning system is active, or FALSE (0) otherwise.
HORIZON_BAR_OFFSET n (FLOAT64) AI reference pitch reference bars. Position ranges from -10 to 10 degrees.
INCIDENCE_ALPHA n (FLOAT64) The AoA value, in radians.
INCIDENCE_BETA n (FLOAT64) The sideslip angle value, in radians.
IS_ALTITUDE_FREEZE_ON b (BOOL) This will be TRUE (0) if the altitude of the aircraft is frozen, or FALSE (0) otherwise.
IS_ATTITUDE_FREEZE_ON b (BOOL) Turns the freezing of the lat/lon position of the aircraft (either user or AI controlled) on or off. If this key event is set, it means that the latitude and longitude of the aircraft are not being controlled by by the simulation and so enabling, for example, a SimConnect client to control the position of the aircraft. This can also apply to altitude and attitude. Refer also to the SimConnect_AIReleaseControl function for further information.
IS_LATITUDE_LONGITUDE_FREEZE_ON b (BOOL) This will be TRUE (0) if the longitude of the aircraft is frozen, or FALSE (0) otherwise.
KOHLSMAN_SETTING_HG n (FLOAT64) Specifies knob position in inches of hg.
KOHLSMAN_SETTING_MB n (FLOAT64) Specifies the altimeter knob position, in milli-bars.
KOHLSMAN_SETTING_STD b (BOOL) Will be TRUE (1) if the altimeter is in standard mode, or FALSE (0) otherwise.
MAGNETIC_COMPASS n (FLOAT64) Compass reading, in degrees.
MAGNETIC_VAR n (FLOAT64) Magnetic north vs. true north angular error, in degrees.
PANEL_AUTOBRAKE_SWITCH

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = RTO
  2. 1 = Off
  3. 2 = 1
  4. 3 = 2
  5. 4 = 3
  6. 5 = Max

The autobrake switch position.
PANEL_AUTOPILOT_SPEED_SETTING n (FLOAT64) The autopilot speed setting, in Knots.
PANEL_STATE_FLAGS f (FLAGS)

The panel state flags, which can be a combination of the following:

  1. 2 = Main Panel Visible (Bit 1)
  2. 3 = Main Panel Composed (Bit 2)
  3. 8 = Not used (Bit 3)
  4. 16 = Not used (Bit 4)
  5. 32 = Helicopter HUD Visible (Bit 5)
  6. 64 = Aircraft HUD Visible (Bit 6)
  7. 128 = Aircraft HUD On (Bit 7)
  8. 256 = Radio Stack Visible (Bit 8)
  9. 512 = HUD Metric Output (Bit 9)
  10. 1024 = Main Panel On (Bit 10)
  11. 2048 = Controls HUD Visible (Bit 11)
  12. 4096 = Radio Stack Auto Popped (Bit 12)
  13. 8192 = Main Panel Undocked (Bit 13)
  14. 16384 = Aircraft HUD Exists (Bit 14)
  15. 32768 = Helicopter HUD Exists (Bit 15)
  16. 65536 = Panels Load Visible (Bit 16)
  17. 131072 = HUD Load Visible (Bit 17)
  18. 262144 = Panel Visible (Bit 18)
  19. 524288 = HUD Panel Visible (Bit 19)
SHUTOFF_VALVE_PULLED b (BOOL) Whether the shutoff valve has been pulled (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
SMOKE_ENABLE b (BOOL) Whether the smoke system is active (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0), if one is available.

SPEAKER_ACTIVE

 b (BOOL) Whether the speaker is active (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
THROTTLE_LOWER_LIMIT n (FLOAT64) The amount of throttle defining lower limit, which can be negative for reverse thrust equipped airplanes. Value between -16384 and 16384.
TURN_COORDINATOR_BALL_POS n (FLOAT64) Specifies the turn-coordinator ball position, from -127 to 127.
TURN_COORDINATOR_BALL_POS_INV n (FLOAT64) Specifies the inverted (upside down) turn-coordinator ball position, from -127 to 127.
TURN_INDICATOR_RATE n (FLOAT64) The turn indicator value in degrees per second.
VARIOMETER_RATE n (FLOAT64) The variometer rate, in ft per second.
WHISKEY_COMPASS_DEGREES n (FLOAT64) The magnetic compass indication, in degrees.

 

 

Buttons And Switches

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
ATTITUDE_CAGE_BUTTON b (BOOL) The attitude indicator caged state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
ANNUNCIATOR_SWITCH b (BOOL) The annunciator switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
AVIONICS_MASTER_SWITCH b (BOOL) The avionics master switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
FIRE_BOTTLE_SWITCH b (BOOL) The fire bottle switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
FLY_BY_WIRE_ELAC_SWITCH b (BOOL) The fly by wire Elevators and Ailerons computer switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
FLY_BY_WIRE_FAC_SWITCH b (BOOL) The fly by wire Flight Augmentation computer switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
FLY_BY_WIRE_SEC_SWITCH b (BOOL) The fly by wire Spoilers and Elevators computer switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
FUEL_DUMP_SWITCH b (BOOL) The fuel dump switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
MASTER_IGNITION_SWITCH b (BOOL) The aircraft master ignition switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
PANEL_ANTIICE_SWITCH b (BOOL) The anti-ice switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
PANEL_AUTOFEATHER_SWITCH b (BOOL)

The auto-feather arming switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0). Please see the Note On Autofeathering for more information.
PITOT_HEAT b (BOOL) Whether the pitot heat is active (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
PITOT_HEAT_SWITCH

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = Off
  2. 1 = On
  3. 2 = Auto
 The pitot heat switch state.
PROP_DEICE_SWITCH b (BOOL) The de-ice switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
PROP_FEATHER_SWITCH b (BOOL) The propeller feather switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
RETRACT_FLOAT_SWITCH b (BOOL) The retract float switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
STRUCTURAL_DEICE_SWITCH b (BOOL) The structure de-ice switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
TURN_INDICATOR_SWITCH b (BOOL) The turn indicator switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
VARIOMETER_SWITCH b (BOOL) The variometer switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
WATER_RUDDER_ON n (FLOAT) The position of the water rudder handle where 0 is the handle retracted, and 1 is the rudder handle fully applied.
WINDSHIELD_DEICE_SWITCH b (BOOL) The windshield deice switch state, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).

 

 

Aircraft Data

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
AIRSPEED n (FLOAT) The airspeed - indicated or true - in Knots.
AIRSPEED_TRUE_CALIBRATE n (FLOAT) Specifies the degrees of rotation of the TAS calibration card.
ALT_FROM_BAROMETRIC_PRESSURE n (FLOAT) Indicated altitude in meters or feet depending on the selected units.
BARBER_POLE_ASPD n (FLOAT) Specifies movable redline airspeed (1/128th knot/unit).
BARBER_POLE_MACH n (FLOAT) Mach associated with maximum airspeed, as a Mach value.
CONTACT_POINT_COMPRESSION n (FLOAT) The amount that the contact point is compressed, as a value between 0 and 16384.
CONTACT_POINT_POSITION n (FLOAT) The amount that the retractable contact point is extended, as a value between 0 and 16384.
DELTA_HEADING_RATE n (FLOAT) Specifies the heading change rate in pseudo-degrees / sec.
EAST_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The speed relative to the earth, in an East/West direction, measured in ft/sec.
FLIGHT_TIME n (FLOAT) The flight time, in 1/10 of an hour.
FORWARD_GROUND_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The true longitudinal speed, relative to the aircraft axis, measured in ft/sec.
G_FORCE n (FLOAT) The current G-force, where 624 = 1G.
G_FORCE_MAXIMUM n (FLOAT) The maximum G force attained, where 624 = 1G.
G_FORCE_MINIMUM n (FLOAT) The minimum G force attained, where 624 = 1G.
GROUND_ALTITUDE n (FLOAT) Specifies the ground level altitude (1/256 meter/unit).
MACH n (FLOAT) Specifies the current mach, from 0 to 65536, where 65536 equals Mach 3.2.
MACH_MAX_OPERATE n (FLOAT) The maximum allowable mach number.
NORTH_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The speed relative to the earth, in a North/South direction, measured in ft/sec.
ON_ANY_RUNWAY b (BOOL) Whether the aircraft is currently on a runway (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
PLANE_ALT_ABOVE_GROUND n (FLOAT) The aircraft altitude above the ground surface, in ft.
PLANE_ALTITUDE n (FLOAT) Specifies the current altitude of the aircraft, in meters.
PLANE_BANK_DEGREES n (FLOAT) The aircraft bank angle, in degrees.
PLANE_HEADING_DEGREES_GYRO n (FLOAT) The directional gyro (heading) indicator, in degrees.
PLANE_HEADING_DEGREES_MAGNETIC n (FLOAT) The aircraft heading relative to magnetic north, in degrees.
PLANE_HEADING_DEGREES_TRUE n (FLOAT) The aircraft heading relative to true north, in degrees.
PLANE_LATITUDE n (FLOAT) Specifies current latitude of aircraft in "meters latitude". To get degrees divide by 40007000 and multiply by 360.
PLANE_LONGITUDE n (FLOAT) Specifies current longitude of aircraft in "meters longitude". To get degrees divide by 281474976710656 and multiply by 360.
PLANE_PITCH_DEGREES n (FLOAT) The aircraft pitch angle, in degrees.
SIDE_GROUND_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The true lateral speed relative to the aircraft axis, measured in ft/sec.
STALL_ALPHA n (FLOAT) The aircraft stall alpha, in radians.
VERTICAL_GROUND_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The true vertical speed relative to the aircraft axis, measured in ft/sec.
VERTICAL_SPEED n (FLOAT) Specifies upward velocity, vertical speed (1/256th, m/sec).
VERTICAL_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The speed relative to the earth in a vertical direction, measured in ft/sec.
WINDSHIELD_WIND_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) The longitudinal speed of the wind on the windshield, measured in ft/sec.
YOKE_POS_X_LINEAR n (FLOAT) The control deflection left/right without curve (used for animation), as a value between -16384 and 16384.
YOKE_POS_Y n (FLOAT) The control deflection fore/aft without curve (used for animation), as a value between -16384 and 16384.

 

 

Touchdown and Landing

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
PLANE_IN_PARKING_STATE b (BOOT) Whether the aircraft is in the parking state (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0). 
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_BANK_DEGREES n (FLOAT) This represents the bank angle of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_HEADING_DEGREES_MAGNETIC n (FLOAT) This represents the magnetic heading of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_HEADING_DEGREES_TRUE n (FLOAT) This represents the true heading of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_LATITUDE n (FLOAT) This represents the latitude of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_LONGITUDE n (FLOAT) This represents the longitude of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_NORMAL_VELOCITY n (FLOAT) This represents the aircraft speed relative to the ground normal from the last touchdown, in degrees.
PLANE_TOUCHDOWN_PITCH_DEGREES n (FLOAT) This represents the pitch of the aircraft from the last touchdown, in degrees.

 

 

Cabin

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
CABIN_NO_SMOKING_ALERT_SWITCH b (BOOL) The state of the no smoking switch, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
CABIN_SEATBELTS_ALERT_SWITCH b (BOOL) The state of the cabin seatbelts switch, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
PRESSURIZATION_CABIN_ALTITUDE n (FLOAT) The current altitude of the cabin pressurisation, in ft. 
PRESSURIZATION_CABIN_ALTITUDE_GOAL n (FLOAT) The set altitude of the cabin pressurisation, in ft.
PRESSURIZATION_CABIN_ALTITUDE_RATE n (FLOAT) The rate at which cabin pressurisation changes, in ft per second.
PRESSURIZATION_PRESSURE_DIFFERENTIAL n (FLOAT) The difference in pressure between the set altitude pressurization and the current pressurization, in psf.
PRESSURIZATION_DUMP_SWITCH b (BOOL) The state of the cabin pressurisation dump switch, either on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).

 

 

Interactive Points

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
INTERACTIVE_POINT_BANK n (FLOAT) The bank orientation of the interactive point, in degrees.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_GOAL n (FLOAT) The position of the interactive point relative to the goal - when opening if it's a door, or when deploying if it's a hose / cable. Expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is closed/not extended and 1 at the goal.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_HEADING n (FLOAT) The heading orientation of the interactive point, in degrees.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_LEFT_BEND n (FLOAT) The bend left ratio of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, expressed as a percentage from 0 (straight) to 100 (fully bent).
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_LEFT_DEPLOYMENT n (FLOAT) The bend left angle of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, in degrees.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_RIGHT_BEND n (FLOAT) The bend right ratio of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, expressed as a percentage from 0 (straight) to 100 (fully bent).
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_RIGHT_DEPLOYMENT n (FLOAT) The bend right angle of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, in degrees.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_TOP_HORIZONTAL n (FLOAT) The horizontal displacement ratio of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, expressed as a percentage from 0 (straight) to 100 (fully bent).
INTERACTIVE_POINT_JETWAY_TOP_VERTICAL n (FLOAT) The vertical displacement ratio of the jetway hood at the interactive hood, expressed as a percentage from 0 (straight) to 100 (fully bent).
INTERACTIVE_POINT_OPEN n (FLOAT) The open (doors) / extended (cables/hoses) position of the interactive point. Expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is closed / not extended and 1 is fully open / extended.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_PITCH n (FLOAT) The pitch orientation of the interactive point, in degrees.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_POSX n (FLOAT) The interactive point position on the X axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_POSY n (FLOAT) The interactive point position on the Y axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_POSZ n (FLOAT) The interactive point position on the Z axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
INTERACTIVE_POINT_TYPE

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = Main exit
  2. 1 = Cargo exit
  3. 2 = Emergency exit
  4. 3 = Fuel hose
  5. 4 = Ground Power cable
  6. 99 = Unknown
 The type of interactive point.

 

 

Miscellaneous

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
ALTERNATE_STATIC_AIR_OPEN n (FLOAT) Whether the alternate static air source is active (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
BLEED_AIR_APU n (FLOAT) Whether the APU provides bleed air (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
BLEED_AIR_ENGINE n (FLOAT) Whether the engine provides bleed air (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
BLEED_AIR_SOURCE_CONTROL

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = [index] min
  2. 1 = [index] auto
  3. 2 = [index] off
  4. 3 = [index] apu
  5. 4 = [index] engines
 The bleed air source control value.
CARB_HEAT b (BOOL) Whether the carburetor heat switch is on (TRUE, 1) or off (FALSE, 0).
COPILOT_TRANSMITTING b (BOOL) Whether the copilot is transmitting (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
COPILOT_TRANSMITTER_TYPE

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = COM1
  2. 1 = COM2
  3. 2 = COM3
  4. 3 = TEL
  5. 4 = NONE
 The channel the copilot is transmitting on.
ELT_ACTIVE b (BOOL) Whether the ELT is active (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
EXIT_OPEN b (BOOL) Whether the exit is open (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
EXIT_POSX n (FLOAT) The exit position on the X axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
EXIT_POSY n (FLOAT) The exit position on the Y axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
EXIT_POSZ n (FLOAT) The exit position on the Z axis relative to the Datum Reference Point. Measured in ft.
EXIT_TYPE

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = Main
  2. 1 = Cargo
  3. 2 = Emergency
  4. 3 = Unknown
 The exit type.
FIRE_BOTTLE_DISCHARGED b (BOOL) Whether the fire bottle has been discharged (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
FOLDING_WING_HANDLE_POSITION n (FLOAT) The folding wing handle position, expressed as a Percent Over 100.
GYRO_DRIFT_ERROR n (FLOAT) The angular error of the heading indicator where -32768 is -6.28319 radians and -32768 is 6.28319 radians.
INSTRUMENTS_AVAILABLE n (FLOAT) Specifies instruments available.
INTERCOM_MODE

e (ENUM)

  1. 0 = ISO
  2. 1 = All
  3. 2 = Crew
 The intercom mode.
INTERCOM_SYSTEM_ACTIVE b (BOOL) Whether the intercom system is active (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
LEFT_FOLDING_WING_PERCENT n (FLOAT) The left folding wing position expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is fully open and 1 is fully closed.
MAIN_EXIT_OPEN n (FLOAT) The amount the main/primary door is opened, expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is closed and 1 is fully open.
OIL_COOLING_FLAPS_POSITION n (FLOAT) The amount the cooling flaps are opened, expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is closed and 1 is fully open.
OIL_QUANTITY_TOTAL n (FLOAT)

The total oil quntity expressed using the following values: 0 to 32767, where 32767 is the equivalent to 8 quarts.
PAYLOAD_STATION_NUM_SIMOBJECTS n (FLOAT) The number of objects at the payload station (indexed from 1).
RADIATOR_COOLING_FLAPS_POSITION n (FLOAT) The amount that the radiator cooling flaps are open, from 0 (closed) to 100 (fully open).
RIGHT_FOLDING_WING_PERCENT n (FLOAT) The right folding wing position expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is fully open and 1 is fully closed.
STRUCTURAL_ICE_PCT n (FLOAT) The amount of ice on the aircraft structure, expressed as a Percent Over 100, from 0 (none) to 1 (fully iced).
SUCTION_PRESSURE n (FLOAT) The vacuum system suction pressure, in inHg.
SYSTEMS_AVAILABLE b (BOOL) Whether the aircraft systems are available (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
TRANSPONDER_CODE n (FLOAT) Specifies an octal transponder code from 0000 - 7777.
WATER_BALLAST_VALVE n (FLOAT) Whether the water ballast valve is available (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).

 

 

Catapult / Sling /Tow Rope

Parameters Universal Var Member Description
BLAST_SHIELD_POSITION n (FLOAT) The blast shield position, expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is flat on the deck and 100 is fully deployed.
CABLE_CAUGHT_BY_TAILHOOK b (BOOL) A number 1 through 4 for the cable number caught by the tailhook. Cable 1 is the one closest to the stern of the carrier. A value of 0 indicates no cable was caught.
CATAPULT_STROKE_POSITION n (FLOAT) This value represents the catapult stroke position, expressed as a Percent Over 100. It will be 0 before the catapult fires, and then up to 1 as the aircraft is propelled down the catapult. The aircraft may takeoff before the value reaches 1 (depending on the aircraft weight, power applied, and other factors), in which case this value will not be further updated. This value could be used to drive a bogie animation. Note that catapults are indexed from 1.
HOLDBACK_BAR_INSTALLED b (BOOL) Holdback bars allow build up of thrust before takeoff from a catapult, and are installed by the deck crew of an aircraft carrier. This can be used to see if one is installed (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
LAUNCHBAR_HELD_EXTENDED b (BOOL) Whether the launchbar is extended (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
LAUNCHBAR_POSITION n (FLOAT) The launchbar position, expressed as a Percent Over 100 where 0 is no extension, and 1 is full extension.  Note that landing gear cannot retract while this is extended.
LAUNCHBAR_SWITCH b (BOOL) Whether the launchbar switch has been engaged (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
NUM_SLING_CABLES n (FLOAT) The number of sling cables (not hoists) that are configured for the aircraft.
NUMBER_OF_CATAPULTS b (BOOL) The number of available catapults from 0 to 4.
SLING_ACTIVE_PAYLOAD_STATION n (FLOAT) The payload station (identified by the parameter) where objects have been placed from the sling (identified by the index).
SLING_CABLE_BROKEN b (BOOL) Whether the launch cable has been broken (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
SLING_CABLE_EXTENDED_LENGTH n (FLOAT) The length of the cable extending from the aircraft, in ft.
SLING_HOIST_PERCENT_DEPLOYED n (FLOAT) The amount of the full length of the sling cable deployed, expressed as a Percent Over 100.
SLING_HOIST_SWITCH n (FLOAT) Whether the sling hoist switch is activated (TRUE,1) or not (FALSE, 0).
SLING_HOOK_IN_PICKUP_MODE n (FLOAT) Whether the hook is in pickup mode (TRUE, 1) - so capable of picking up another object - or not (FALSE, 0).
SLING_OBJECT_ATTACHED b (BOOL) Whether an object is attached to the sling (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
TAILHOOK_HANDLE b (BOOL) Whether the tailhook handle is engaged (TRUE, 1) or not (FALSE, 0).
TAILHOOK_POSITION n (FLOAT) The tailhook position, expressed as a Percent Over 100 where 0 is retracted, and 1 is fully extended. 
TOW_RELEASE_HANDLE n (FLOAT) The position of the tow release handle, expressed as a Percent Over 100, where 0 is closed and 1 is fully deployed.