DCS WORLD · Fighter
F-15E Strike Eagle Startup Checklist
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FLIGHT2.0Checklist
F-15E Strike EagleDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 141 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, ROE, and threat environment. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, target area, and recovery weather. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWEDNOTE: Check restricted areas, active MOAs, and NOTAM restrictions. | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSETNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. CFTs provide extended range - factor into planning. | |
| 05 | Stores / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm air-to-ground and air-to-air stores, CFT pylons, and targeting pod. | |
| 06 | Steerpoints / NavigationPROGRAMMEDNOTE: Enter steerpoints, target coordinates, IP, and offset aim points for WSO. | |
| 07 | Radio Frequencies / IFFSETNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and HAVE QUICK. Confirm IFF modes and codes. | |
| 08 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies. |
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start9 steps
| 01 | Throttles (Both)OFF | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 03 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 04 | JFS HandleCHECK - Stowed | |
| 05 | ENG MASTER Switches (Both)ON | |
| 06 | ENG CONTROL Switches (Both)ON | |
| 07 | Generator Switches (Both)ON | |
| 08 | Caution PanelCHECK - Acknowledge warnings | |
| 09 | CanopyCHECK - Open for now |
PHS 3 — INS Alignment4 steps
| 01 | INS KnobGC (Ground Align)NOTE: Full GC alignment takes 8 minutes. Stored heading (SH) is faster. | |
| 02 | INS CoordinatesVERIFY - Check lat/lon on UFC | |
| 03 | INS QualityMONITOR - Wait for RDY indication | |
| 04 | INS KnobNAV (when alignment complete) |
PHS 4 — Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | JFS Starter SwitchONNOTE: Jet Fuel Starter provides energy for engine start. | |
| 02 | JFS RPMMONITOR - Wait for ready | |
| 03 | Right ThrottleIDLECAUTION: Advance to IDLE only after JFS ready indication. | |
| 04 | Right EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressureWARNING: FTIT must not exceed 900°C during start. | |
| 05 | Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C | |
| 06 | Left ThrottleIDLE | |
| 07 | Left EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure | |
| 08 | Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C | |
| 09 | JFSOFF (auto or manual) |
PHS 5 — Post-Start / Systems9 steps
| 01 | Generator SwitchesVERIFY ON (Both) | |
| 02 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK - PC1, PC2, Utility normal | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsCYCLE - Full deflectionCAUTION: Full stick and rudder - verify surfaces respond. | |
| 04 | CAS (Control Augmentation System)ON - Pitch, Roll, Yaw | |
| 05 | TrimSET - Takeoff trim | |
| 06 | FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return to UP | |
| 07 | Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract | |
| 08 | NWSON | |
| 09 | Anti-SkidON |
PHS 6 — Avionics / Sensors12 steps
| 01 | HUDON - Brightness as required | |
| 02 | MPDs / MPCDsON - Both cockpits | |
| 03 | UFC (Up Front Controller)CHECK | |
| 04 | Radar (APG-70)STBYNOTE: Allow warm-up time before setting to OPR. | |
| 05 | TEWS (RWR)ON | |
| 06 | CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program | |
| 07 | LANTIRN Nav PodON (if equipped) | |
| 08 | LANTIRN Targeting PodON (if equipped) | |
| 09 | IFF / TransponderSET - Mode 4 ON | |
| 10 | Radios (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies | |
| 11 | TACANSET channel | |
| 12 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation |
PHS 7 — WSO Setup (Rear Cockpit)5 steps
| 01 | WSO DisplaysON | |
| 02 | Radar ModeSET for mission | |
| 03 | Targeting PodCHECK - FLIR, Laser | |
| 04 | Weapon ProgrammingSET via UFC | |
| 05 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 8 — Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | CanopyCLOSE & LOCK | |
| 02 | Ejection Seats (Both)ARMWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming. | |
| 03 | Taxi LightON | |
| 04 | Anti-Collision LightON | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 06 | BrakesCHECK during first movement |
PHS 9 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | NWSCHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts | |
| 03 | InstrumentsCHECK during taxiNOTE: HUD heading, attitude - verify tracking. | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT | |
| 05 | BrakesCHECK - Both sides |
PHS 10 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection SeatsCONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | FlapsSET for takeoff | |
| 04 | TrimSET - Takeoff trim | |
| 05 | Radar (APG-70)OPR (if warm-up complete) | |
| 06 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation | |
| 07 | Strobe LightsON | |
| 08 | Master ArmSAFE | |
| 09 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate |
PHS 11 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE | |
| 02 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottlesMIL (80%+ RPM)NOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize. | |
| 04 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 05 | ThrottlesAFTERBURNER (if required)NOTE: Push past MIL detent for AB. | |
| 06 | NWSMAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | RotationROTATE at 140–170 ktsNOTE: Weight dependent. Ease back on stick. | |
| 08 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing GearUP | |
| 10 | FlapsRETRACT |
PHS 12 — After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 04 | ThrottlesMIL or as required | |
| 05 | AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition | |
| 06 | Taxi / Landing LightsOFF | |
| 07 | Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED |
PHS 13 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | AltitudeAT assigned level | |
| 02 | AirspeedAS REQUIREDNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.9 typical cruise. | |
| 03 | AutopilotENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity and CFT | |
| 05 | NavigationCHECK waypoints on HSI/MPD | |
| 06 | RadarAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | TEWS / RWRMONITOR |
PHS 14 — Descent / Approach9 steps
| 01 | ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET local QNH | |
| 03 | AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 04 | ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 05 | Approach Speed~175 kts (weight dep.) | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts) | |
| 07 | FlapsDOWN | |
| 08 | Landing / Taxi LightsON | |
| 09 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 15 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach SpeedMAINTAIN - AoA on HUD | |
| 02 | ThrottlesIDLE at touchdown | |
| 03 | NosewheelLOWER gently | |
| 04 | Speed BrakeEXTEND | |
| 05 | Drag ChuteDEPLOY (if available) | |
| 06 | BrakingAPPLY - Aerobrake then wheel brakes | |
| 07 | NWSENGAGE below 80 kts |
PHS 16 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Drag ChuteJETTISON | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 03 | Speed BrakeRETRACT | |
| 04 | RadarSTBY | |
| 05 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 06 | Landing / Taxi LightsTAXI only | |
| 07 | Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED |
PHS 17 — Shutdown18 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | RadarOFF | |
| 03 | TEWS / RWROFF | |
| 04 | CMDSOFF | |
| 05 | LANTIRN PodsOFF | |
| 06 | RadiosOFF | |
| 07 | TACANOFF | |
| 08 | IFFOFF | |
| 09 | CASOFF | |
| 10 | Left ThrottleOFF | |
| 11 | Right ThrottleOFF | |
| 12 | Ejection Seats (Both)SAFEWARNING: Safe both seats before ground crew approach. | |
| 13 | ENG MASTER SwitchesOFF | |
| 14 | Generator SwitchesOFF | |
| 15 | HUD / DisplaysOFF | |
| 16 | All LightsOFF | |
| 17 | BatteryOFF | |
| 18 | CanopyOPEN |