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Startup Checklist for F-16C Viper Checklist | Kneeboard.live
DCS: F-16C Viper
Startup Checklist
created by
fivedollarcrayons
Startup Checklist
Power and engine
Main PWR Switch
MAIN
JFS Switch
START 2 (lmb)
Once 20% RPM Reached:
Throttle
IDLE
Engine warning light will extinguish at 60% RPM
Canopy
CLOSED AND LOCKED
AVIONICS PANEL
MMC Switch
MMC
ST STA Switch
ST STA
MFD Switch
MFD
UFC Switch
UFC
GPS Switch
GPS
INS Knob
DESIRED MODE
STOR HDG - Quick align, approx 90s
NORM - Full align, approx 8 mins
RADIO
UHF Function Knob
BOTH
SNSR PWR Panel
If HTS Pod Installed:
LEFT HDPT Switch
LEFT HDPT
If Targeting Pod Installed:
RIGHT HDPT Switch
RIGHT HDPT
FCR Switch
FCR
1
4
SNSR PWR Panel
RDR ALT Switch
RDR ALT
HUD Setup
HUD Control Panel
AS DESIRED
HUD Brightness
AS DESIRED
ECM (If Equipped)
ECM Panel
AS DESIRED
1-5
PRESS
For SPJ (Self Protection Jammer) Mode:
ECM Power Switch
OPR
ECM XMIT Switch
POS 1 or 2
CMDS Mode Knob
SEMI or AUTO
When ready to activate in flight, CMS AFT
To deactivate, CMS RIGHT
For Barrage Mode:
ECM Power Switch
OPR
ECM XMIT Switch
POS 3
CMDS Mode Knob
MANUAL
When ready to activate in flight, CMS AFT
To deactivate, CMS RIGHT
MISC ITEMS
Altimeter
SET AND ELEC (lmb)
Standby Attitude Indicator
UNCAGE
Exterior Lights
AS DESIRED
2
4
MISC ITEMS
IFF Master Knob
NORM
INS Knob (When Aligned)
NAV
Stores Config
CAT I or III
Ejection Safety Lever
ARMED
RWR Power Button
PRESS
RWR Switch
ON
JMR Switch
ON
CH Expendable Switch
ON
FL Expendable Switch
ON
CMDS PRGM
AS DESIRED
HMCS Symbology Knob
AS DESIRED
MFD Page Setup
AS DESIRED
HMD Alignment Prep
LIST Button
PRESS
0 / M-SEL
PRESS
RCL
PRESS
Dobber
RIGHT (SEQ)
HMD ALIGNMENT
0 / M-SEL
PRESS
Helmet Cross and HUD Cross
ALIGN
ENABLE Switch - Depress
PRESS
3
4
HMD ALIGNMENT
0 / M-SEL
PRESS TWICE
Radar Cursor Controls
ALIGN UPPER CROSS WITH CENTER OF HUD CROSS
0 / M-SEL
PRESS TWICE
Radar Cursor Controls
ALIGN LOWER CROSS WITH VERTICAL LINE OF HUD CROSS
0 / M-SEL
PRESS
4
4