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F-14B TomcatFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start11 steps
Oxygen SupplyON - Verify flow indicator
Ejection SeatCHECK pins removed
Throttles (Both)OFF
Landing Gear HandleDOWN
Parking BrakeSET
Wing SweepCHECK - Oversweep or Auto
External PowerCONNECT
Ground Power SwitchON
Master Test SwitchCYCLE positions
Fuel QuantityCHECK adequate for mission
ICS / IntercomCHECK with RIO
03Engine Start11 steps
Engine Crank SwitchR ENG (Right)
Right ThrottleIDLE at 20% RPM
Right Engine Light-OffMONITOR - within 5–15 seconds
Right Engine Stabilize62–78% RPM at idle
Engine Crank SwitchL ENG (Left)
Left ThrottleIDLE at 20% RPM
Left Engine Light-OffMONITOR - within 5–15 seconds
Left Engine Stabilize62–78% RPM at idle
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - combined 3,000 PSI
Engine Crank SwitchOFF
HYD Transfer PumpSHUTOFF (after cycling)
04Post-Start / Systems13 steps
Stability Augmentation (SAS)ON - Both channels
AFCS SwitchesON - Pitch, Roll, Yaw
Master Test SwitchEMERG GEN - Verify operation
AFTC (Engine Mode Select)CYCLE - Check afterburner fuel control
Wing Sweep ModeAUTO
Emergency Wing Sweep HandleSTOW
FlapsCYCLE - Check full travel
SlatsCHECK operation
Speed BrakeCYCLE - Extend and retract
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Full deflection
TrimSET to 000
Standby Attitude IndicatorERECT
External PowerDISCONNECT
05INS Alignment (RIO)9 steps
INS Mode KnobGND ALIGN
Waypoints / NavigationENTER mission data
INS QualityMONITOR - wait for FINE quality
INS Mode KnobNAV (when aligned)
RIO DisplaysON - TID, DDD
RWR (AN/ALR-67)ON
IFF / TransponderSET
TACANSET channel and mode
Radar (AWG-9)STBY
06Avionics / Weapons10 steps
HUD PowerON
VDI / HSDON - Check displays
Radar AltimeterON - BIT check
Anti-SkidBIT - Run self-test
Compass HeadingCHECK - Cross-check HUD/VDI/HSD
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Radios (UHF / V/UHF)SET frequencies
ARA-63 (ILS)ON - Test
Master ArmSAFE
Missile CoolingOFF
07Before Taxi7 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection Seats (Both)ARM
Nosewheel SteeringENGAGE
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK during first movement
08Taxi5 steps
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 10 kts on ramp
Nosewheel SteeringCHECK responsive
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Wing SweepAUTO - Check 20° for takeoff
09Before Takeoff11 steps
CanopyCONFIRM CLOSED & LOCKED
Ejection SeatsCONFIRM ARMED
FlapsSET for takeoff
Wing Sweep20° (AUTO)
TrimSET - Nose-up trim for takeoff
Spoilers (DLC)OFF
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
RadarOPR (if warm-up complete)
Strobe LightsON
Launch BarUP (shore takeoff)
BrakesHOLD - Hold on brakes for run-up
10Takeoff9 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
ThrottlesMIL (Zone 1)
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottlesAFTERBURNER (if required)
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
RotationROTATE at 130–150 kts
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED - Check altimeter and VSI
Landing GearUP
FlapsRETRACT
11After Takeoff / Climb8 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP - 3 green out
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
ThrottlesMIL or as required
AirspeedACCELERATE to 300 kts
Wing SweepAUTO - Wings sweep aft with speed
AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
12Cruise / Transit8 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Wing SweepAUTO - Check position vs speed
Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity and balance
Navigation (TID/HSD)CHECK waypoints
Radar (AWG-9)AS REQUIRED
ECM / RWRMONITOR
13Descent / Approach13 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 400 kts
ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
Radar AltimeterSET
DLC (Direct Lift Control)ENGAGE for approach
Wing SweepCHECK - Wings come forward as speed decreases
Approach Speed~135 kts on-speed
Landing GearDOWN (below 280 kts)
FlapsDOWN
HookDOWN (carrier only)
Landing / Taxi LightsON
Master ArmSAFE
14Landing (Shore)7 steps
On-Speed AoAMAINTAIN - Donut on AoA indexer
ThrottlesIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Speed BrakeEXTEND
BrakingAPPLY - Differential braking for centerline
NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
DLCOFF
15After Landing8 steps
FlapsRETRACT
Speed BrakeRETRACT
HookUP
Wing SweepOVERSWEEP (if parking)
RadarSTBY
TransponderSTBY
Landing / Taxi LightsTAXI only
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
16Shutdown16 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Wing SweepOVERSWEEP
Radar (AWG-9)OFF
ECM / RWROFF
TACANOFF
IFFOFF
RadiosOFF
Throttle (Left)OFF
Throttle (Right)OFF
Ejection Seats (Both)SAFE
SAS / AFCSOFF
HUD / VDI / HSDOFF
Anti-Collision / Strobe LightsOFF
All LightsOFF
Ground PowerOFF
CanopyOPEN
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