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F-15E Strike EagleFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Steerpoints / NavigationPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start9 steps
Throttles (Both)OFF
Parking BrakeSET
Battery SwitchON
JFS HandleCHECK - Stowed
ENG MASTER Switches (Both)ON
ENG CONTROL Switches (Both)ON
Generator Switches (Both)ON
Caution PanelCHECK - Acknowledge warnings
CanopyCHECK - Open for now
03INS Alignment4 steps
INS KnobGC (Ground Align)
INS CoordinatesVERIFY - Check lat/lon on UFC
INS QualityMONITOR - Wait for RDY indication
INS KnobNAV (when alignment complete)
04Engine Start9 steps
JFS Starter SwitchON
JFS RPMMONITOR - Wait for ready
Right ThrottleIDLE
Right EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure
Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
Left ThrottleIDLE
Left EngineMONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure
Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
JFSOFF (auto or manual)
05Post-Start / Systems9 steps
Generator SwitchesVERIFY ON (Both)
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - PC1, PC2, Utility normal
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Full deflection
CAS (Control Augmentation System)ON - Pitch, Roll, Yaw
TrimSET - Takeoff trim
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return to UP
Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
NWSON
Anti-SkidON
06Avionics / Sensors12 steps
HUDON - Brightness as required
MPDs / MPCDsON - Both cockpits
UFC (Up Front Controller)CHECK
Radar (APG-70)STBY
TEWS (RWR)ON
CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program
LANTIRN Nav PodON (if equipped)
LANTIRN Targeting PodON (if equipped)
IFF / TransponderSET - Mode 4 ON
Radios (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
TACANSET channel
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
07WSO Setup (Rear Cockpit)5 steps
WSO DisplaysON
Radar ModeSET for mission
Targeting PodCHECK - FLIR, Laser
Weapon ProgrammingSET via UFC
Master ArmSAFE
08Before Taxi6 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection Seats (Both)ARM
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK during first movement
09Taxi5 steps
NWSCHECK responsive
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
BrakesCHECK - Both sides
10Before Takeoff9 steps
CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
Ejection SeatsCONFIRM ARMED
FlapsSET for takeoff
TrimSET - Takeoff trim
Radar (APG-70)OPR (if warm-up complete)
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Strobe LightsON
Master ArmSAFE
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
11Takeoff10 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottlesMIL (80%+ RPM)
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottlesAFTERBURNER (if required)
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
RotationROTATE at 140–170 kts
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
FlapsRETRACT
12After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
ThrottlesMIL or as required
AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
13Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity and CFT
NavigationCHECK waypoints on HSI/MPD
RadarAS REQUIRED
TEWS / RWRMONITOR
14Descent / Approach9 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
Approach Speed~175 kts (weight dep.)
Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts)
FlapsDOWN
Landing / Taxi LightsON
Master ArmSAFE
15Landing7 steps
Approach SpeedMAINTAIN - AoA on HUD
ThrottlesIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Speed BrakeEXTEND
Drag ChuteDEPLOY (if available)
BrakingAPPLY - Aerobrake then wheel brakes
NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
16After Landing7 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON
FlapsRETRACT
Speed BrakeRETRACT
RadarSTBY
TransponderSTBY
Landing / Taxi LightsTAXI only
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
17Shutdown18 steps
Parking BrakeSET
RadarOFF
TEWS / RWROFF
CMDSOFF
LANTIRN PodsOFF
RadiosOFF
TACANOFF
IFFOFF
CASOFF
Left ThrottleOFF
Right ThrottleOFF
Ejection Seats (Both)SAFE
ENG MASTER SwitchesOFF
Generator SwitchesOFF
HUD / DisplaysOFF
All LightsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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