Canopy Control & Boarding Ladder Panel
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Upper-right section of the right console, adjacent to the Countermeasure Set Control Panel (CMSP).
Provides mechanical and electrical control of the canopy and pilot boarding ladder, as well as the emergency canopy jettison system. This panel allows normal canopy operation during ground and flight operations, and emergency egress capability in case of damage or power failure.
OPEN: Electrically opens the canopy.
HOLD: Stops canopy motion (neutral position).
CLOSE: Electrically closes the canopy.
Uses a motorized actuator and limit switches for full-range movement.
EXTEND: Deploys the boarding ladder (hydraulic assist).
RETRACT: Ladder stows back into the fuselage when cover is closed.
Safety cover must be lifted to operate.
Pulling handle releases canopy latches via explosive charges or mechanical cable.
Used for emergency egress if the electrical canopy control system fails.
Recommended hardware (simpit)
1 × 3-position (ON–OFF–ON) toggle switch for canopy control.
1 × guarded 2-position toggle switch for boarding ladder (red or pink cover).
1 × large 3D-printed jettison handle (spring-loaded, momentary type) with safety detent if possible.
Optional: motorized canopy actuator simulation using servo or linear actuator for realistic feedback.
3 mm black matte acrylic faceplate, engraved white labels with yellow/black hazard stripe for jettison handle.
Boarding ladder guard modeled with separate color overlay for realism.
Mount depth: ~25 mm minimum to accommodate wiring and jettison handle movement.
No internal illumination.
Relies on indirect cockpit flood lighting.
Notes (DCS-BIOS) Fully functional in DCS A-10C.
Bindings include:
CANOPY_SW (three-position toggle)
BOARDING_LADDER_SW (guarded toggle)
CANOPY_JETT_HANDLE (momentary jettison)
For realism, users can link CANOPY_SW to servo-actuated canopy models or linear motion systems.