A green light next to APU switch indicates when APU is ready
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ENG START CRANK Switch
R
R Throttle
IDLE @ 15% RPM
R Engine Instruments
CHECK
RPM
63-70%
Fuel Flow
420-900pph
Oil Pressure
45-110 psi
EGT
190-590°C
Nozzle
73-84%
Left DDI
DAY OR NIGHT
HUD Controls
SET
Brightness
Clockwise (HUD ON)
BLK LVL
Clockwise
ALT Switch
RDR
ATT Switch
Auto
AMPCD Brightness
FULLY CLOCKWISE (ON)
Right DDI
DAY OR NIGHT
HMD
ON (If equipped)
Radar Altimeter
SET
Carrier
40ft
Airfield
200ft
BLEED AIR KNOB
Cycle C/W OFF-NORM
Interior Lights
AS DESIRED
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FLIR (If equipped)
STBY
Radar
STBY
INS
CV (CARRIER) or GND (AIRFIELD)
Faster INS Align
AMPCD Press STD HDG (PB#19)
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ENG START CRANK Switch
L
L Throttle
IDLE @15% RPM
L Engine Instruments
CHECK
RPM
63-70%
Fuel Flow
420-900pph
Oil Pressure
45-110psi
EGT
190-590°C
Nozzle
73-84%
Left DDI
FCS PAGE
SUPT MENU (PB#18), then FCS Page (PB#15)
COMM 1
SET
IFF
ON
Modes 1/2/3/4
As desired
TACAN
ON/SET (BRC HDG)
Data Link
ON (Channel 127)
Frequency
Set as required
COMM 2
SET
Right DDI
BIT Page
Set BIT Page
SUPT MENU, BIT Page (PB#8)
Halt BIT Flashing
Press STOP (PB#10)
External Power/Air
DISCONNECT
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APU Switch
OFF
L Throttle
80% RPM MINIMUM
ENG CRANK Switch
L
L Throttle
IDLE @ 15% RPM
L Engine Instruments
CHECK
RPM
63-70%
Fuel Flow
420-900pph
Oil Pressure
45-110psi
EGT
190-590°C
Nozzle
73-84%
Left DDI
FCS Page
SUPT Menu (PB#18)
FCS Page (PB#15)
COMM 1
SET
IFF
ON
Modes 1/2/3/4
Set as desired
TACAN
ON/SET (BRC HDG)
Data Link
ON (Channel 127)
Frequency
Set as required
COMM 2
SET
Right DDI
BIT Page
Set BIT Page
SUPT MENU, BIT Page (PB#8)
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Halt BIT Flashing
Press STOP (PB#10)
External Air/Power
DISCONNECT
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OXY FLOW
ON
OBOGS Switch
ON
FCS Reset
PUSH
Verify all Xs cleared from L DDI FCS Page
Stabilator Trim
PUSH
Hold until TRIM ADVISORY appears (12° Nose up)
APU
VERIFY OFF
Flaps
HALF
BINGO Fuel
SET
FCS BIT
RUN
Right DDI
FCS MC (PB#5) Simultaneously
FCS BIT Switch
UP (Press Y key) Simultaneously
All BIT Results
GO
Standby Attitude Indicator
UNCAGE
Altimeter
CHECK & SET
All Caution Lights
OUT
Canopy
CLOSE
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INS Alignment
VERIFY "QUAL: x.x OK"
Navigation
TCN or WYPT
TCN (PB#5)
WYPT (PB#11)
Choose first waypoint with arrows (PB#12 & 13)
HMD (If equipped)
BIT
Displays (PB#11) then HMD (PB#11)
Test Patterns shown
STOP (PB#8)
HMD (If equipped)
ALIGN
R DDI SUPT Menu
HMD (PB#3), ALIGN (PB#20)
Superimpose HMD Cross on HUD Cross
Align by holding CAGE/UNCAGE until "Align OK"
Use TDC controls to fine tune alignment
CAGE/UNCAGE swaps between fine align options
If "Center Display" appears, realign again
Unbox ALIGN (PB#20) or move TDC to other display
Wing Unfold
SPREAD & LOCK (FIELD)
Wait 5 seconds after SPREAD finishes before locking
Wheel Chocks
REMOVE
INS
NAV or IFA
If a P/INS advisory appears, set IFA
External Lights
AS DESIRED
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Landing/Taxi Light
AS DESIRED
Parking Brake
RELEASE (HORIZONTAL)
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Left DDI
HUD Page
TAC Menu (PB#18)
HUD Page (PB#3)
Right DDI
CHKLST PAGE
SUPT Menu (PB#18)
CHKLST Page (PB#11)
Warning and Caution Lights
OUT
Ejection Seat
ARMED
Stabilator Trim
PUSH
Hold until TRIM ADVISORY appears (12° Nose up)
CHKLST or FCS Page will indicate 12° Nose up
If weight is >45,000 lbs then set 10° Nose up trim
Controls
WIPEOUT with NWS DISENGAGED
Nosewheel Steering
LOW
Takeoff Checklist
COMPLETE
Can switch R DDI to FCS Page if desired
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Left DDI
HUD Page
TAC Menu (PB#18)
HUD Page (PB#3)
Right DDI
CHKLST Page
SUPT Menu (PB#18)
CHKLST Page (PB#11)
Wing Unfold
SPREAD & LOCK
Wait 5 seconds after SPREAD finishes before locking
Warning and Caution Lights
OUT
Ejection Seat
ARMED
Stabilator Trim
SET
Hold until TRIM ADVISORY appears (12° Nose up)
Increase Nose Up Stabilator Trim by weight
Wing Unfold
SPREAD & LOCK
*Wait 5 seconds after SPREAD finishes before unlocking
Warning and Caution Lights
OUT
Ejection Seat
ARMED
Controls
WIPEOUT with NWS Disengaged
Nosewheel Steering (NWS)
Low
Takeoff Checklist
VERIFY COMPLETE
R DDI can now switch to FCS Page if desired
Follow Aircraft Director Signals
TAXI INTO CATAPULT, EXTEND LAUNCH BAR
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Launch Bar
EXTEND
Follow Aircraft Director Signals
TAXI INTO CAT SHUTTLE, LAUNCH BAR SWITCH UP
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Engine Anti-Ice
As required
FLIR
ON (if available)
Radar
OPR
Cockpit Altimeter
CHECK
ALR-67 RWR
ON
ECM Selector
REC
Dispenser
ON or BYPASS
Fuel Transfer
CHECK
Left DDI
SETUP EW PAGE
TAC Menu (PB#18)
EW Page (PB#17)
ALE-47 (PB#8) Setup as desired
ALT Switch
BARO (B on HUD)
Leave on RDR if returning to carrier
Right DDI
SETUP RDR ATTK PAGE
TAC Menu (PB#18)
RDR ATTK Page (PB#4) Setup as desired
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Master ARM
SAFE
Comm 1 or 2
TUNE TO TANKER
TACAN
TUNE TO TANKER
Tanker Communications
"INTENT TO REFUEL"
Radar
STBY
Internal Wing Fuel
AS DESIRED
External Tanks
AS DESIRED
Set external and wing tanks to STOP or ORIDE if fuel level is critical to ensure fast transfer to engines
Air Refuel Probe
EXTEND
Exterior Lights
STEADY BRT (Night)
Tanker Communications
"READY PRE-CONTACT"
within 0.1nm of tanker
Closure - 2kts or less
Fly probe into basket
Refueling complete, disconnect and reset plane config
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Master Mode
A/A or A/G
Jettison Station Select
FUEL TANK STATIONS
Select Jettison Switch
STORES
This is so you can quickly jettison fuel tanks if needed
External Light Switch
AFT (OFF)
ECM Selector
REC
Dispenser
SET (ON or BYPASS)
Communications
AS DESIRED
TACAN
RCV
IR COOL
NORM
Radar Altimeter
OFF
FLIR (If equipped)
ON
Radar
OPR
The F.E.N.C.E. Check
F - Firepower! (Master Arm, Master Mode, Weapons)
E - Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)
N - Navigation (HUD, HSI, Bullseye)
C - Chaff/Flare & Communications
E - Emitters (Radar, Lights, TACAN, radios, RADALT)
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Master Mode
NAV
Master Arm Switch
OFF
Jettison Station Select
DESELECT
Select Jettison Switch
SAFE
External Light Switch
FWD (ON)
Dispenser
OFF
ECM Selector
STBY
Fuel State
Check
Communications
AS DESIRED
TACAN
T/X
Tune as desired
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Hook Bypass
FIELD or CARRIER
Anti-Skid
ON (Field) or OFF (CARRIER)
Master Arm Switch
OFF
Master Mode
NAV
Left DDI
HUD or ADI Page
Comm 1
SET (Field/Carrier)
TACAN
TUNE & SET
ICLS
TUNE & SET
Altimeter Setting
CHECK & SET
Arrestor Hook
DOWN (Carrier)
Radar Altimeter / WARN ALT
SET
a. FIELD - 450ft VFR (@90° of base-final turn)
- 200ft IFR (or expected DH/MDA)
b. CARRIER - 360ft / 450ft Case I/II
- As desired for Case III minimums / 1200 ft
Anti-Ice
SET
Pitot Anti-Ice
Auto
Engine Anti-Ice
As required
DEFOG Handle
HIGH
WINDSHIELD Switch
AS REQUIRED
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Altitude 800ft, Airspeed - 350KIAS
Hook
UP
ALT Switch
RDR
BARO can be used if field has uneven terrain
Dispenser
OFF
Hook Bypass
FIELD
Anti-Skid
ON
Break within first 2/3 of runway
Taxi/Landing Light
ON
Landing Gear
EXTEND < 250 KIAS
Flaps
FULL < 250 KIAS
Downwind
Landing Checklist
COMPLETE
Descend to 600ft AGL
AoA Indexer
ON SPEED
1-1.5nm abeam touchdown point
~15 seconds, start base-final turn (-1 sec per kt headwind)
*Touchdown point should approach 45° behind 3/9 line
- After 90° of turn: On-speed @ 450 ft, V/S -500 fpm
- 45° from RWY: On speed @350ft, V/S -500-700 fpm
- Final: On speed @300ft, centerline, V/S -500-700 fpm
- Touchdown: Throttles IDLE
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Hook
DOWN
ALT Switch
RDR
Dispenser
OFF
Hook Bypass
CARRIER
Anti-Skid
OFF
Initiate break past carrier, IDLE thrust + Speedbrakes
Taxi/Landing Light
AS DESIRED
Landing Gear
EXTEND < 250 KIAS
Flaps
FULL < 250 KIAS
Descend to 600ft on downwind, ON SPEED AoA
Landing Checklist
COMPLETE
AoA Indexer
ON SPEED
1-1.5nm Abeam Carrier Stern
30° AoB Turn @ 1.2 nm abeam carrier’s stern
(+/- 1° AoB per +/-1 0.1nm from 1.2nm)
After 90° of turn: On-speed @ 450 ft, descent 500 fpm
Next 45°:On speed @350ft, descent 500-700 fpm
Final:On speed @300ft, centerline, descent 500-700 fpm
Carrier Comms
CALL "BALL"
If Ball not in sight Call "CLARA"
At touchdown - MIL/MAX Power prepare for bolter
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Hook
UP (CARRIER)
Wings
FOLD & LOCK (CARRIER)
Wait 5 seconds after FOLD finishes before locking
Ejection Seat
SAFE
When parked
Flap Switch
AUTO
Landing/Taxi Light
AS DESIRED
Stabilator Trim
PUSH
Hold T/O Trim until TRIM ADVISORY appears
CHKLST or FCS Page will indicate 12° Nose Up
Radar
OFF
Canopy
FULL UP/DOWN AS DESIRED
Do not use an intermediate canopy position
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Parking Brake
SET (Vertically, then pull)
INS
OFF
Interior Lights
OFF
Canopy
FULL UP
Standby Attitude Indicator
CAGED
Nosewheel Steering
DISENGAGE
Comm 1/2
OFF
L DDI
FCS Page
Flaps
FULL
Exterior Lights
OFF
Exterior Light Switch
AFT (OFF)
Turn sensors, radar, avionics OFF
L Throttle
OFF
HYD Pressure < 1500 PSI
Cycle stick fore/aft until <800 PSI for 12 seconds
Verify no BLIN codes of 63 (R), 66 (A), 67 (LEF)
Verify no X on Rudder, Aileron, Leading Edge Flaps
Turn all displays off
R Throttle
OFF
After amber flaps light illuminates
Battery Switch
OFF
Final scan to ensure all switches in preflight position