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F-86F SabreFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation3 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
03Electrical Power3 steps
Battery SwitchON
Inverter SwitchMAIN (for AC instruments)
InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK ADI, ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED
04Engine Start10 steps
ThrottleCUTOFF
Engine PrimerAS REQUIRED FOR COLD START
Engine Start ButtonPRESS AND HOLD
N1 RPMRISING
ThrottleIDLE AT 10-15% N1
EGT During StartWATCH - DO NOT EXCEED 1,050 F (565 C)
Engine RPM at Idle26-30% N1
EGT at Idle< 650 C
Oil Pressure40-60 PSI
GeneratorONLINE
05Post-Start / Avionics8 steps
Hydraulic PressureNORMAL (1,500-1,800 PSI)
Flight InstrumentsCHECK ALL - NO FLAGS
Gunsight (A-4 Radar Ranging)ON - CHECK RETICLE
Radio (AN/ARC-27 UHF)ON - SET FREQUENCY
IFF (AN/APX-6)SET CODES
TACANSET HOME BASE
AltimeterSET QNH
Fuel SelectorMAIN (internal)
06Guns / Weapons Check3 steps
Guns Armed SwitchSAFE UNTIL ARMING AREA
Gun CameraON FOR COMBAT
Bomb/Rocket ReleaseSAFE - AS LOADED
07Before Taxi6 steps
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
FlapsUP FOR TAKEOFF
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (slightly aft)
Engine InstrumentsALL IN LIMITS
Fuel QuantityCONFIRMED
Parking BrakeSET
08Taxi4 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleADVANCE TO INITIATE ROLL
BrakesCHECK - DIFFERENTIAL FOR STEERING
Taxi Speed< 20 KTS
09Before Takeoff5 steps
Engine Run-upRUN UP TO ~90% N1 - CHECK INSTRUMENTS
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
FlapsAS REQUIRED (UP STANDARD)
TrimSET
IFFON - CONFIRM CODES
10Takeoff5 steps
ThrottleFULL MILITARY POWER
N1 / EGTCHECK MAX POWER IN LIMITS
Rotation Speed~130-140 KIAS (weight dep.)
Rotate6-8 DEG NOSE UP
Positive Rate of ClimbGEAR UP
11After Takeoff / Climb3 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED
Climb Speed300-350 KIAS
Tip Tank FuelBURNING FIRST (if fitted)
12Cruise4 steps
Cruise Speed400-450 KIAS / MACH 0.82 MAX
Cruise Altitude30,000-40,000 FT FOR BEST RANGE
Fuel StateMONITOR - TIP TANKS TO INTERNALS
Fuel SelectorSWITCH TO INTERNALS WHEN TIP TANKS EMPTY
13Combat / Dogfight4 steps
Guns ArmedON
GunsightON - GYRO LEAD COMPUTING
Speed Range300-400 KIAS OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING
High G FlightUP TO +7G LIMIT
14Descent / Approach4 steps
TACANSET HOME BASE
AltimeterSET QNH
GunsSAFE
SpeedREDUCE TO 250-300 KIAS
15Landing8 steps
GearDOWN - 3 GREEN
FlapsLAND POSITION
Approach Speed~140 KIAS
Final Speed~130 KIAS OVER THRESHOLD
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST
Throttle at TouchdownIDLE
BrakesAPPLY STEADILY
Drag Chute (if fitted)DEPLOY AFTER TOUCHDOWN
16After Landing2 steps
FlapsUP
GunsSAFE - CONFIRMED
17Shutdown7 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - 2 MIN COOLDOWN
Avionics / RadioOFF
ThrottleCUTOFF
Inverter SwitchOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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