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F-86F Sabre Startup Checklist
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F-86F SabreDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 86 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission objectives, ROE, threat environment (MiG Alley era). | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check ceiling, winds, icing. F-86 has no all-weather systems. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel ~1,815 liters. Limited range - tip tanks available. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: Six M3 .50 cal guns. Rockets or bombs for ground attack. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Inverter SwitchMAIN (for AC instruments) | |
| 03 | InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK ADI, ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED |
PHS 4 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | ThrottleCUTOFFNOTE: Confirm throttle in cutoff before energizing starter. | |
| 02 | Engine PrimerAS REQUIRED FOR COLD START | |
| 03 | Engine Start ButtonPRESS AND HOLDNOTE: Hold until engine lights off. GE J47 turbojet engine. | |
| 04 | N1 RPMRISING | |
| 05 | ThrottleIDLE AT 10-15% N1NOTE: Advance throttle to idle when RPM is rising to introduce fuel. | |
| 06 | EGT During StartWATCH - DO NOT EXCEED 1,050 F (565 C)WARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - throttle to cutoff immediately. | |
| 07 | Engine RPM at Idle26-30% N1 | |
| 08 | EGT at Idle< 650 C | |
| 09 | Oil Pressure40-60 PSI | |
| 10 | GeneratorONLINE |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics8 steps
| 01 | Hydraulic PressureNORMAL (1,500-1,800 PSI) | |
| 02 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK ALL - NO FLAGS | |
| 03 | Gunsight (A-4 Radar Ranging)ON - CHECK RETICLE | |
| 04 | Radio (AN/ARC-27 UHF)ON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 05 | IFF (AN/APX-6)SET CODES | |
| 06 | TACANSET HOME BASE | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 08 | Fuel SelectorMAIN (internal) |
PHS 6 - Guns / Weapons Check3 steps
| 01 | Guns Armed SwitchSAFE UNTIL ARMING AREA | |
| 02 | Gun CameraON FOR COMBAT | |
| 03 | Bomb/Rocket ReleaseSAFE - AS LOADED |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (slightly aft) | |
| 04 | Engine InstrumentsALL IN LIMITS | |
| 05 | Fuel QuantityCONFIRMED | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeSET |
PHS 8 - Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE TO INITIATE ROLL | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK - DIFFERENTIAL FOR STEERING | |
| 04 | Taxi Speed< 20 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Engine Run-upRUN UP TO ~90% N1 - CHECK INSTRUMENTS | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | FlapsAS REQUIRED (UP STANDARD) | |
| 04 | TrimSET | |
| 05 | IFFON - CONFIRM CODES |
PHS 10 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | ThrottleFULL MILITARY POWER | |
| 02 | N1 / EGTCHECK MAX POWER IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | Rotation Speed~130-140 KIAS (weight dep.) | |
| 04 | Rotate6-8 DEG NOSE UP | |
| 05 | Positive Rate of ClimbGEAR UP |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb3 steps
| 01 | GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Climb Speed300-350 KIAS | |
| 03 | Tip Tank FuelBURNING FIRST (if fitted)NOTE: Tip tank fuel burns first by design. |
PHS 12 - Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise Speed400-450 KIAS / MACH 0.82 MAX | |
| 02 | Cruise Altitude30,000-40,000 FT FOR BEST RANGE | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - TIP TANKS TO INTERNALS | |
| 04 | Fuel SelectorSWITCH TO INTERNALS WHEN TIP TANKS EMPTY |
PHS 13 - Combat / Dogfight4 steps
| 01 | Guns ArmedON | |
| 02 | GunsightON - GYRO LEAD COMPUTING | |
| 03 | Speed Range300-400 KIAS OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING | |
| 04 | High G FlightUP TO +7G LIMIT |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | TACANSET HOME BASE | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 03 | GunsSAFE | |
| 04 | SpeedREDUCE TO 250-300 KIAS |
PHS 15 - Landing8 steps
| 01 | GearDOWN - 3 GREENCAUTION: Gear limit 250 KIAS. | |
| 02 | FlapsLAND POSITION | |
| 03 | Approach Speed~140 KIAS | |
| 04 | Final Speed~130 KIAS OVER THRESHOLD | |
| 05 | TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST | |
| 06 | Throttle at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 07 | BrakesAPPLY STEADILY | |
| 08 | Drag Chute (if fitted)DEPLOY AFTER TOUCHDOWN |
PHS 16 - After Landing2 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP | |
| 02 | GunsSAFE - CONFIRMED |
PHS 17 - Shutdown7 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - 2 MIN COOLDOWN | |
| 03 | Avionics / RadioOFF | |
| 04 | ThrottleCUTOFF | |
| 05 | Inverter SwitchOFF | |
| 06 | BatteryOFF | |
| 07 | CanopyOPEN |