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F/A-18C HornetFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Battery9 steps
Battery SwitchON
External PowerCONNECT (if available)
Fire Test A & BTEST - Verify audio warnings
APU SwitchON
APU GeneratorON
Right DDION - Check BIT page
Left DDION
AMPCD (Center Display)ON
HUD BrightnessSET
03INS Alignment3 steps
INS KnobGND ashore / CV on a carrier
HSI / SA PageMONITOR ALIGNMENT
INS KnobNAV or IFA (when aligned)
04Engine Start8 steps
ENG CRANK SwitchR (Right Engine)
Throttle (Right)IDLE (at 25% N2)
Right EngineMONITOR EGT & RPM
ENG CRANK SwitchL (Left Engine)
Throttle (Left)IDLE (at 25% N2)
Left EngineMONITOR EGT & RPM
APUOFF (after both engines stable)
External PowerDISCONNECT
05Post-Start / Systems19 steps
Generator SwitchesON (Both)
Bleed AirNORM (after RPM >60%)
OBOGS ControlON
FCS ResetPRESS
FCS BITRUN - Verify no faults
RadarOPR
RWRON
CMDSON - Set program
IFFSET (Mode 4 ON)
RadiosSET FREQUENCIES
TACANSET CHANNEL
Flight ControlsCYCLE & CHECK
TrimSET TAKEOFF TRIM
FlapsHALF (Takeoff)
Ejection SeatARM
NWSON
Anti-SkidON
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Parking BrakeRELEASE
06Taxi6 steps
Taxi LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK during first movement
NWSCHECK - responsive
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Taxi SpeedSAFE SPEED
07Before Takeoff13 steps
Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
CanopyCONFIRM CLOSED & LOCKED
FlapsHALF
TrimTAKEOFF (press T/O TRIM button)
Launch BarUP (shore takeoff)
NWSENGAGED
Anti-SkidON
Lights - Taxi LightON
Lights - Position / FormationAS REQUIRED
Lights - StrobeON
AltimeterSET (field elevation or 200 ft for radar alt)
BINGO FuelSET
Weapon StationsSAFE
08Takeoff (Shore)10 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleMIL (100%)
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required)
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
At Rotation SpeedBACKSTICK - pitch 8-10° nose up
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
FlapsAUTO
09After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM AUTO
AltimeterCHECK
AirspeedACCELERATE to climb speed (~300 kts)
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
Lights - Landing / TaxiOFF
10Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Fuel StateMONITOR
NavigationCHECK waypoints on HSI/SA
RadarAS REQUIRED
ECM / RWRMONITOR
11Descent / Approach11 steps
ATIS / Field InformationOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
Radar AltimeterSET to field elevation or 200 ft
Approach Speed~150 KIAS on-speed
Landing GearDOWN (below 250 KIAS)
FlapsFULL
HookDOWN (carrier only)
Landing / Taxi LightsON
Master ArmSAFE
12Landing (Shore)6 steps
On-Speed AoAMAINTAIN 8.1°
ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Speed BrakeEXTEND
BrakingAPPLY
NWSENGAGED when below 100 kts
13After Landing7 steps
FlapsAUTO
Speed BrakeRETRACT
HookUP
Landing / Taxi LightsAS REQUIRED
RadarSTBY
TransponderSTBY
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
14Shutdown17 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Throttle (Left)OFF
Throttle (Right)OFF
Ejection SeatSAFE
OBOGSOFF
CMDSOFF
RWROFF
RadarOFF
Bleed AirOFF
INSOFF
RadiosOFF
LightsALL OFF
HUD / DDIs / AMPCDOFF
Generator SwitchesOFF
APUOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN (if desired)
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