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F-15C EagleFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Joker / BingoSET
Weapons / LoadoutVERIFIED
Steerpoints / NavigationPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Initial Power4 steps
MAIN PWR SwitchMAIN PWR
JFS (Jet Fuel Starter) SwitchSTART 2
JFS READY lightILLUMINATED
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
03Left Engine Start6 steps
Left ThrottleIDLE (from OFF)
Left Engine RPMRISING
Left Engine FTIT< 980 C DURING START
Left Engine RPM67-68% IDLE
Left GeneratorONLINE
Hydraulic Pressure (Left)GREEN / NORMAL
04Right Engine Start7 steps
Right ThrottleIDLE (from OFF)
Right Engine RPMRISING
Right Engine FTIT< 980 C DURING START
Right Engine RPM67-68% IDLE
Right GeneratorONLINE
Hydraulic Pressure (Right)GREEN / NORMAL
JFS SwitchOFF
05Avionics / Systems Check10 steps
MPD / MPCD DisplaysON - BIT COMPLETE
UFC (Upfront Controls)POWERED
INU (Inertial Nav Unit)ALIGNING
Radar (APG-63)STANDBY / WARMING UP
IFFSET CODES
TACANSET CHANNEL
Intercom / RadioSET FREQUENCIES
EWMS (Electronic Warfare)CONFIGURED
AltimeterSET QNH
Standby InstrumentsCHECKED
06Weapons Systems Check5 steps
Master ArmSAFE
SMS (Stores Management)INVENTORY VERIFIED
A/A WeaponsSELECTED AND VERIFIED
GUNCHECKED - AMMO COUNT VERIFIED
Chaff / Flare ProgramsSET
07Before Taxi8 steps
INU AlignmentCOMPLETE (STORED HDG or fine align)
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
SpeedbrakeCYCLE AND STOW
FlapsUP
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Nozzle PositionOPEN AT IDLE
Fuel QuantityCHECKED - AS BRIEFED
Parking BrakeSET UNTIL READY TO TAXI
08Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO BREAK FREE
BrakesCHECK (left and right independently)
Nosewheel SteeringENGAGED - CHECK RESPONSE
Taxi Speed< 20 KTS ON STRAIGHT / < 10 KTS ON TURNS
09Before Takeoff8 steps
Lineup Check - ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
IFFON - MASTER (as briefed)
Warning LightsNONE ILLUMINATED
Speed BrakeIN / CLOSED
Radar AltimeterON
Emergency Gear HandleSTOWED
Arresting HookUP
10Takeoff7 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesMIL (then AB if required)
Engine ParametersCHECK BOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS
Nosewheel Lift-off Speed~100 KIAS
Rotate / Lift-off~130 KIAS
Positive Rate of ClimbGEAR UP
Airspeed / AltitudeMONITOR
11After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Landing GearUP AND LOCKED
ThrottlesMIL (reduce from AB as needed)
Climb Speed350 KIAS / 0.9 MACH ABOVE 30,000 FT
RadarACTIVE - SEARCH MODE
WeaponsARM AS BRIEFED
Check InRADIO CHECK ON ASSIGNED FREQUENCY
12Cruise7 steps
Throttle Setting80-85% RPM
AltitudeAS BRIEFED (FL200-FL400 typical)
Fuel StateMONITOR - CHECK JOKER FUEL
Radar SearchSCANNING - MEDIUM PRF OR RWS
RWRMONITOR FOR THREATS
IFFACTIVE - CHECK MODES
NavigationVERIFY STEERPOINT SEQUENCING
13Descent / Approach7 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
TACANSET TO HOME BASE
AltimeterSET QNH
RadarSTANDBY
WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE
Descent Speed300-350 KIAS
Pattern EntryBREAK AT 1,500 FT / 350 KIAS
14Landing10 steps
Landing GearDOWN - 3 GREEN
SpeedbrakeCLOSED FOR APPROACH
Approach Speed~150-160 KIAS
Arresting HookDOWN (if barrier engagement planned)
Final Approach3 DEGREE GLIDESLOPE
TouchdownMAINS FIRST - ON CENTERLINE
Throttles at TouchdownIDLE
SpeedbrakeEXTEND AFTER TOUCHDOWN
BrakesAPPLY AS REQUIRED
Anti-skidACTIVE (do not pump brakes)
15After Landing5 steps
SpeedbrakeIN / RETRACTED
RadarSTANDBY
IFFSTANDBY / OFF
ECS / Air ConditioningAS REQUIRED
Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW MARSHALLER / TAXIWAY SIGNS
16Shutdown8 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottlesIDLE - ALLOW 2 MIN COOL DOWN
AvionicsOFF (radar, IFF, radios)
Left ThrottleOFF
Right ThrottleOFF
MAIN PWR SwitchOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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