Yaw & Pitch SAS / Takeoff Trim Panel
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Left console, below the Signal Lights & HARS/SAS Override panel.
Controls the aircraft’s Stability Augmentation System (SAS) for yaw and pitch axes, provides trim adjustment for yaw, and allows the pilot to perform takeoff trim and monitor system function.
YAW SAS (L / OFF / R) — Two guarded three-position toggle switches used to engage or disengage the left and right yaw SAS channels.
PITCH SAS (L / OFF / R) — Two guarded three-position toggles controlling the left and right pitch SAS channels.
YAW TRIM Knob — Spring-centered rotary control for adjusting yaw trim left or right, providing fine control of rudder alignment.
MONITOR TEST Selector (L / R) — Two-position rotary switch for testing SAS monitoring circuits independently for each side.
TAKEOFF TRIM Button — Momentary pushbutton that returns pitch and yaw trim actuators to the neutral takeoff position.
Toggles: 2 × ON-OFF-ON (center-off) guarded toggle switches for Yaw and Pitch SAS.
Rotary control: 1 × potentiometer or encoder (spring-centered) for Yaw Trim.
Selector: 1 × ON-ON toggle or 2-position rotary for Monitor Test.
Pushbutton: 1 × momentary pushbutton (illuminated optional) for T/O Trim.
Dual-layer panel (3 mm top + 5 mm base) for switch stability and backlighting.
Engraved legends in white with “TAKEOFF TRIM” highlighted text for realism.
Guarded toggles positioned with 14–16 mm clearance for covers.
Integrated green LED backlight behind legends.
Optional amber LED under “TAKEOFF TRIM” for functional indication when pressed.
The SAS system ensures stability in turbulent flight and during weapons release.
When simulating via DCS-BIOS, map each SAS switch to its corresponding channel (Yaw L/R, Pitch L/R) and debounce inputs to prevent double toggles.