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F-16C Block 40 (BMS) Kneeboard
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F-16C Block 40 (BMS)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning10 steps
Mission Brief (BMS Briefing)REVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / Loadout (BMS Loadout)VERIFIED
Steerpoints / WaypointsPLANNED
DTC / DED DataPREPARED
Radio Presets / IFF (BMS Comms Ladder)SET
Divert / Alternate BasesIDENTIFIED
Ejection Seat / PPEBRIEFED
02Electrical / Ground Power10 steps
Walkaround / ChocksCONFIRM WITH CREW CHIEF
Ejection Seat Safety PinREMOVE & STOW
ThrottleOFF / CUTOFF
Parking BrakeSET
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
MAIN PWR SwitchBATT
FLCS PWR Test LightsCHECK (4 LIGHTS)
MAIN PWR SwitchMAIN PWR
Oxygen Supply LeverON
EPU SwitchNORM (Guard Down)
03JFS / Engine Start15 steps
Fuel Master SwitchMASTER (Guard Up)
ENG FEED KnobNORM
AIR SOURCE KnobNORM
JFS SwitchSTART 2
Engine RPM20-25% (JFS DRIVEN)
ThrottleIDLE (above 20%)
FTITRISING, MONITOR
Engine RPMINCREASING TO IDLE
Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 10 SEC
Engine RPM at IDLE~70% (GROUND IDLE)
Nozzle PositionOPEN AT IDLE
JFS SwitchOFF (AUTO)
MAIN GEN / STBY GENONLINE (Caution Lights OUT)
FLCS BITINITIATE
FLCS BIT LightEXTINGUISHED (PASS)
04INS Alignment12 steps
Avionics Power - MMCMMC (UP)
Avionics Power - MFDMFD (UP)
Avionics Power - UFCUFC (UP)
Avionics Power - GPSGPS (UP)
Avionics Power - DLDL (UP)
Avionics Power - ST STAST STA (UP)
DEDVISIBLE / INITIALISED
INS KnobNORM
DED ALIGN PageVERIFY
Stored Heading OptionAS REQUIRED
Ramp Coordinates / SteerpointsVERIFY
Alignment StatusALIGNING (BACKGROUND)
05Avionics / DED / DTC Setup11 steps
Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC)LOAD
SteerpointsVERIFY (UFC)
COMM 1 (UHF)PRESET SET
COMM 2 (VHF)PRESET SET
IFF Master KnobNORM
IFF Mode 4ON (Code Loaded)
TACANCHANNEL SET (T/R)
ILSFREQUENCY SET
Altimeter (QNH)SET FIELD ELEVATION
Bingo FuelSET (UFC)
CARA ALOW (Low Altitude Warning)SET
06MFD / HUD Setup11 steps
Left MFD - PagesFCR / TGP / SMS
Right MFD - PagesHSD / TFR / WPN
FCR (AN/APG-68)ON / STBY -> OPR
LANTIRN NAV Pod (AN/AAQ-13)ON / WARM-UP
LANTIRN Targeting Pod (AN/AAQ-14)ON / STBY (Cooling)
HUD Symbology / BrightnessSET
HUD Scales / DED DataSET
EWS (Electronic Warfare)PROGRAMS SET / STBY
RWR (ALR-56/69)ON / BIT
Master ArmSAFE
SMS LoadoutVERIFY
07Before Taxi11 steps
INS AlignmentCOMPLETE (RDY / 10 or less)
INS KnobNAV
AltimeterCROSS-CHECK
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
TrimSET / CHECK ZERO
Speed BrakesCYCLE / CLOSED
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Probe Heat / Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
BrakesCHECK
ChocksREMOVED (Crew Chief)
Parking BrakeRELEASE
08Taxi6 steps
Ground / TowerREQUEST TAXI
ThrottleADVANCE GENTLY
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGED (NWS Light ON)
Brakes (Taxi Check)CHECK
InstrumentsCROSS-CHECK
Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE IN TURNS
09Before Takeoff / Arming10 steps
End-of-Runway (EOR) / Arming AreaSTOP
Ejection SeatARMED
Pins / TagsPULLED (Crew Chief)
STORES CONFIG SwitchCAT I or CAT III
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Flaps / LEFAUTO
Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS
FUEL QTY / BalanceCHECK
TowerREQUEST TAKEOFF
Master ArmAS BRIEFED
10Takeoff9 steps
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleMIL POWER
Engine CheckSTABLE IN LIMITS
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottleAFTERBURNER AS REQUIRED
Rotate~145-160 KIAS
Liftoff / AOAFLY OFF, ~13 deg AOA
Landing GearUP (below 300 KIAS)
ThrottleMIL (out of AB)
11After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
Gear / LightsUP & OFF
Climb Schedule300-350 KIAS
Departure / TacticalCONTACT
Master ArmARM (Entering Combat)
Systems CheckFCR / TGP / EWS GOOD
12Cruise / Transit6 steps
Cruise PowerSET (~80-85% MIL)
NavigationSTEERPOINT TRACKING
Fuel ManagementMONITOR / FEED
Tactical PictureBUILD (RWR / Datalink)
LANTIRN TGPUNCAGE / SLEW AT IP
Weapon / SMS SetupPROFILE SET
13Descent / Approach6 steps
Recovery Brief / ATISREVIEW
Master ArmSAFE
DescentINITIATE
Altimeter (QNH)SET / CONFIRM
Approach AidsTACAN / ILS TUNED
Approach Speed / AOAON-SPEED (~13 deg AOA)
14Landing8 steps
Tower / PatternCONTACT / BREAK
Landing GearDOWN (below 300 KIAS)
Landing LightsON / AS REQUIRED
Final ApproachON-SPEED AOA
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST
AerobrakeHOLD ~13 deg AOA
Wheel BrakesAPPLY (below 100 KIAS)
Aerodynamic / StoresMONITOR
15After Landing / Dearm7 steps
Clear RunwayTAXI CLEAR
Master ArmSAFE
Ejection SeatSAFE (Handle Up)
EOR / Dearm AreaSTOP FOR DEARM
Hung / Unexpended StoresDECLARE
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Probe Heat / PitotOFF
16Shutdown11 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Radar / FCRSTBY / OFF
LANTIRN PodsOFF
Avionics PowerOFF
ThrottleOFF / CUTOFF
Fuel Master SwitchOFF (Guard Down)
EPU SwitchOFF / NORM
INS KnobOFF
MAIN PWR SwitchOFF
Ejection Seat Safety PinINSTALL
CanopyOPEN
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