# Center Console

## Upper Center Console

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1. **Pilot's Side Keyset:** The Keyset is the primary interface used to interact with the Communication, Navigation, Mission and Weapons Management Systems onboard the MH60. It also provides submenus to configure the aircraft's cabin layout, equipment loadout, and other mission-specific settings. For more information, [keyset](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/aircraft-and-systems/aircraft-displays/keyset "mention")
2. **Copilot's Side Keyset:** Temporarily disabled for input for performance considerations.&#x20;
3. **Autopilot System Control Panel:** Controls the Autopilot System, Stability Augmentation System and related systems. For more information, [automatic-flight-control-system-afcs-and-stability-augmentation-system-sas](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/aircraft-and-systems/aircraft-systems/automatic-flight-control-system-afcs-and-stability-augmentation-system-sas "mention")
4. **Airborne Mine Counter Measures (AMCM) Coupler Panel:** Not modeled.
5. **Stabilator Control Panel:** Provides power and manual command to the automatic Stabilator System.&#x20;
6. **Armament Control-Indication (ACI) Panel:** Energizes the Armament control panel, provides a clickable input to deploy sonobuoys (MH60R). More information [weapons-and-countermeasures-loading-and-firing-procedures](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/product-guides/other-procedures/weapons-and-countermeasures-loading-and-firing-procedures "mention")
7. **Miscellaneous Switch Panel:** Hosts controls for auxiliary systems, including the Backup Hydraulic Pump, Tail Servo ON/OFF, and Gust Lock engagement.
8. **Pylon Jettison Panel:** Provides emergency jettison capability for external weapon pylons or stores. Jettison can be done individually by pylon selected. More information [weapons-and-countermeasures-loading-and-firing-procedures](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/product-guides/other-procedures/weapons-and-countermeasures-loading-and-firing-procedures "mention")
9. **Environmental Control System:** Controls cabin heating, ventilation, and cooling functions. For display purposes only.
10. **IHADSS (Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System):** Visor is currently not modeled in MSFS. A visor prototype is under R\&D.

## Lower Center Console

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11. **Control Monitor Panel:** Provides power to the computers and EGI/INS-GPS System of the aircraft
12. **Blade Fold Panel:** Manages the operation of the blade fold and tail fold mechanisms for shipboard storage. More information: [tail-and-rotor-fold-unfold-operations](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/product-guides/other-procedures/tail-and-rotor-fold-unfold-operations "mention")
13. **Blade De-Ice Panel:** Controls the rotor blade anti-ice system.
14. **Operator Control Panel:** Enables control of volume of different communication channels.
15. **Backup Radio Control Unit:** Provides redundant communication capability in case of failure of the primary radio systems.
16. **Fuel Management Control Panel:** Displays fuel levels and controls fuel transfer between tanks. Supports management of auxiliary tanks, fuel balancing, and refueling operations. More information: [Broken link](https://docs.miltechsimulations.com/miltech-simulations-mh60/aircraft-and-systems/overview-cockpit/broken-reference "mention")
17. **Tail Wheel Lock:** Locks the tail wheel in place for ground handling stability. Unlocks for taxi and maneuvering as needed.
18. **Parking Brake Lever:** Engages the Parking Brake.


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