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F-15E Strike Eagle Startup Checklist

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F-15E Strike EagleDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 141 steps · 17 phases
DATE PILOT TAIL
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
01Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, ROE, and threat environment.
02Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, target area, and recovery weather.
03NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWEDNOTE: Check restricted areas, active MOAs, and NOTAM restrictions.
04Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSETNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. CFTs provide extended range - factor into planning.
05Stores / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm air-to-ground and air-to-air stores, CFT pylons, and targeting pod.
06Steerpoints / NavigationPROGRAMMEDNOTE: Enter steerpoints, target coordinates, IP, and offset aim points for WSO.
07Radio Frequencies / IFFSETNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and HAVE QUICK. Confirm IFF modes and codes.
08Divert BasesIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies.
PHS 2 - Electrical / Pre-Start9 steps
01Throttles (Both)OFF
02Parking BrakeSET
03Battery SwitchON
04JFS HandleCHECK - Stowed
05ENG MASTER Switches (Both)ON
06ENG CONTROL Switches (Both)ON
07Generator Switches (Both)ON
08Caution PanelCHECK - Acknowledge warnings
09CanopyCHECK - Open for now
PHS 3 - INS Alignment4 steps
01INS KnobGC (Ground Align)NOTE: Full GC alignment takes 8 minutes. Stored heading (SH) is faster.
02INS CoordinatesVERIFY - Check lat/lon on UFC
03INS QualityMONITOR - Wait for RDY indication
04INS KnobNAV (when alignment complete)
PHS 4 - Engine Start9 steps
01JFS Starter SwitchONNOTE: Jet Fuel Starter provides energy for engine start.
02JFS RPMMONITOR - Wait for ready
03Right ThrottleIDLECAUTION: Advance to IDLE only after JFS ready indication.
04Right EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressureWARNING: FTIT must not exceed 900°C during start.
05Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
06Left ThrottleIDLE
07Left EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure
08Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
09JFSOFF (auto or manual)
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Systems9 steps
01Generator SwitchesVERIFY ON (Both)
02Hydraulic PressureCHECK - PC1, PC2, Utility normal
03Flight ControlsCYCLE - Full deflectionCAUTION: Full stick and rudder - verify surfaces respond.
04CAS (Control Augmentation System)ON - Pitch, Roll, Yaw
05TrimSET - Takeoff trim
06FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return to UP
07Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
08NWSON
09Anti-SkidON
PHS 6 - Avionics / Sensors12 steps
01HUDON - Brightness as required
02MPDs / MPCDsON - Both cockpits
03UFC (Up Front Controller)CHECK
04Radar (APG-70)STBYNOTE: Allow warm-up time before setting to OPR.
05TEWS (RWR)ON
06CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program
07LANTIRN Nav PodON (if equipped)
08LANTIRN Targeting PodON (if equipped)
09IFF / TransponderSET - Mode 4 ON
10Radios (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
11TACANSET channel
12AltimeterSET - Field elevation
PHS 7 - WSO Setup (Rear Cockpit)5 steps
01WSO DisplaysON
02Radar ModeSET for mission
03Targeting PodCHECK - FLIR, Laser
04Weapon ProgrammingSET via UFC
05Master ArmSAFE
PHS 8 - Before Taxi6 steps
01CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
02Ejection Seats (Both)ARMWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming.
03Taxi LightON
04Anti-Collision LightON
05Parking BrakeRELEASE
06BrakesCHECK during first movement
PHS 9 - Taxi5 steps
01NWSCHECK responsive
02Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
03InstrumentsCHECK during taxiNOTE: HUD heading, attitude - verify tracking.
04Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
05BrakesCHECK - Both sides
PHS 10 - Before Takeoff9 steps
01CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
02Ejection SeatsCONFIRM ARMED
03FlapsSET for takeoff
04TrimSET - Takeoff trim
05Radar (APG-70)OPR (if warm-up complete)
06AltimeterSET - Field elevation
07Strobe LightsON
08Master ArmSAFE
09Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
PHS 11 - Takeoff10 steps
01Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
02BrakesHOLD
03ThrottlesMIL (80%+ RPM)NOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize.
04BrakesRELEASE
05ThrottlesAFTERBURNER (if required)NOTE: Push past MIL detent for AB.
06NWSMAINTAIN centerline
07RotationROTATE at 140–170 ktsNOTE: Weight dependent. Ease back on stick.
08Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
09Landing GearUP
10FlapsRETRACT
PHS 12 - After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
01Landing GearCONFIRM UP
02FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
03AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
04ThrottlesMIL or as required
05AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
06Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
07Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
PHS 13 - Cruise / Transit7 steps
01AltitudeAT assigned level
02AirspeedAS REQUIREDNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.9 typical cruise.
03AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
04Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity and CFT
05NavigationCHECK waypoints on HSI/MPD
06RadarAS REQUIRED
07TEWS / RWRMONITOR
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach9 steps
01ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
02AltimeterSET local QNH
03AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
04ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
05Approach Speed~175 kts (weight dep.)
06Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts)
07FlapsDOWN
08Landing / Taxi LightsON
09Master ArmSAFE
PHS 15 - Landing7 steps
01Approach SpeedMAINTAIN - AoA on HUD
02ThrottlesIDLE at touchdown
03NosewheelLOWER gently
04Speed BrakeEXTEND
05Drag ChuteDEPLOY (if available)
06BrakingAPPLY - Aerobrake then wheel brakes
07NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
PHS 16 - After Landing7 steps
01Drag ChuteJETTISON
02FlapsRETRACT
03Speed BrakeRETRACT
04RadarSTBY
05TransponderSTBY
06Landing / Taxi LightsTAXI only
07Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
PHS 17 - Shutdown18 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02RadarOFF
03TEWS / RWROFF
04CMDSOFF
05LANTIRN PodsOFF
06RadiosOFF
07TACANOFF
08IFFOFF
09CASOFF
10Left ThrottleOFF
11Right ThrottleOFF
12Ejection Seats (Both)SAFEWARNING: Safe both seats before ground crew approach.
13ENG MASTER SwitchesOFF
14Generator SwitchesOFF
15HUD / DisplaysOFF
16All LightsOFF
17BatteryOFF
18CanopyOPEN
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