Cockpit Positions: LF - Left Fore | CL - Center Left | RF - Right Fore | LM - Left Middle | C - Center | RM - Right Middle | LA - Left Aft | CR - Center Right | RA - Right Aft
Pre-Start
Mic switch (LA)
ON
Anti-collision lights switch (LA)
ON
Position lights switch (LA)
SET AS REQUIRED
Throttles (LM)
OFF
Optional
L & R inlet ramp switches (LF)
ON
Yaw, roll, & pitch CAS Switches (LF)
ON
Fuel Totalizer Selector (CR)
TANK 1
Optional
Oxygen Switch (RF).
ON
L & R Generator Switches (RF)
ON
Emergency Generator Switch (RF)
AUTO
L & R Engine Control Switches (RF)
ON
L & R Engine Master Switches (RF)
ON & COVERED
Starter Switch (RF)
ON
ECS Air Cond. Switch (RF)
AUTO
ECS Bleed Valves Source Switch (RF)
BOTH
Optional
Engines Start
JFS Handle (CR)
PULL & RELEASE
Wait for JFS READY light (RF) to illuminate
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Engines Start
Fire Discharge Switch (CL)
TEST & VERIFY FUNCTION
Optional
Right Finger Lift (LM on Throttle)
LIFT & RELEASE
Wait for ENGINE MONITOR to show right RPM at 26%
Right Throttle (LM)
MOVE TO IDLE
JFS READY light & R GEN caution should extinguish at 55%
Left Finger Lift (LM on Throttle)
LIFT & RELEASE
Wait for ENGINE MONITOR to show right RPM at 26%
Left Throttle (LM)
MOVE TO IDLE
L GEN caution should extinguish at 57%
post-start
Canopy Handle (RM)
LOWER AND LOCK
UFC Brightness Knob (C)
SET AS DESIRED
RADIO 1 & 2 Channel Knobs (C)
PRESS TO TURN ON
HUD Brightness Knob (C)
SET AS DESIRED
MPDS & MPCD Power Switch (C)
PRESS ALL ON, up arrow
Lights TEST Switch (RM)
TEST AND VERIFY FUNCTION
Optional
TF RDR Switch (LA)
STBY
RDR ALT Switch (LA)
ON
RADAR Knob (LA)
SET TO STBY
NAVFLIR Switch (LA)
SET TO STBY
JTIDS Knob (LA)
SET TO NORM
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post-start
INS Knob (LA)
SET TO GC ALIGN
Set knob to NAV after GC OK on HUD
MPDS & MPCD (C)
PROGRAM AS DESIRED
FORMATION Lights Knob (LA)
SET AS REQUIRED
TAIL FLOOD Lights (LA)
SET AS REQUIRED
TAXI/TAKEOFF Lights (LF)
SET AS REQUIRED
CONFORMAL TANK Switch (LF)
NORM
T/O Trim Button (LF)
HOLD UNTIL LIGHT AND AUDIO MESSAGE
Standby Attitude Indicator (CL)
UNCAGE AND ALIGN
Altimeter Pressure Knob (CL)
SET AS REQUIRED
FUEL Totalizer Selector (CR)
CONF TANK
BINGO Selection Knob (CR)
SET AS REQUIRED
PITOT HEAT Switch (RF)
ON
Should be delayed until shortly before takeoff
ENG HEAT Switch (RF)
SET AS REQUIRED
Should be delayed until shortly before takeoff
Ejection Seat Arm Handle (LM)
ARMED, down
IFF Master Switch (LA)
NORM
taxi
BRAKEHOLD Switch (CR)
OFF
Throttle
ADVANCE TO TAXI
Maintain min speed and turn max radius when loaded
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taxi
Before Runway Entry
HOLD SHORT
RADAR Knob (LA)
SET TO ON
Flaps (LM)
LOWER
takeoff
Release brakes and taxi onto runway centerline
Hold toe brakes and throttle to 82% RPM
Check no warning lights and all instruments working
Release brakes and throttle to MIL or MAX as required
Rotate around ~150 kts to 10° nose up (indicated by w symbol).
Raise gear after confirming positive climb rate achieved
Raise flaps before 250 kts calibrated air speed
Throttle back to MIL when possible if at MAX
Climb out maintaining 350 KCAS (or 300 KCAS w/ heavy load)
Once at 0.90 Mach maintain 0.90 Mach until cruise altitude.
Level out at cruise altitude and adjust to cruise speed