DCS WORLD · Fighter
JF-17 Thunder Startup Checklist
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JF-17 ThunderDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 126 steps · 15 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 and airspace restrictions. | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSETNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. Single-engine - fuel management is critical. | |
| 05 | Stores / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm weapons (SD-10, PL-5, LS-6), pods, and external tanks. | |
| 06 | Waypoints / UFCPPROGRAMMEDNOTE: Enter waypoints and target coordinates via UFCP. | |
| 07 | Radio Frequencies / IFFSETNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and IFF codes. | |
| 08 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies. |
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
| 01 | ThrottleOFF | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 03 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 04 | External PowerCONNECT (if available) | |
| 05 | Left MFDON | |
| 06 | Right MFDON | |
| 07 | HUDON |
PHS 3 — Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | ENG CTRL SwitchENG CTRLNOTE: Left console - enables engine control. | |
| 02 | STARTER SwitchSTART | |
| 03 | Engine Stop PinPULL (remove)NOTE: Click to remove the engine stop pin. | |
| 04 | ThrottleADVANCE slightly past OFFCAUTION: Gentle advance - do not slam to idle. | |
| 05 | GND ButtonPRESS for 1–2 secondsNOTE: Initiates ground start sequence. | |
| 06 | N2 RPMMONITOR - Rising on MFD | |
| 07 | T4 (EGT)MONITORWARNING: T4 must not exceed 500°C during start. Abort if exceeded. | |
| 08 | Engine StabilizeN2 ~70% at idle, T4 below 500°C | |
| 09 | STARTER SwitchOFF (auto-returns) | |
| 10 | External PowerDISCONNECT (if used) |
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems9 steps
| 01 | GeneratorON | |
| 02 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel | |
| 04 | FLCS (Fly-By-Wire)CHECK - No faults | |
| 05 | FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return | |
| 06 | Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract | |
| 07 | TrimSET - Takeoff | |
| 08 | NWSON | |
| 09 | Anti-SkidON |
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation11 steps
| 01 | INS AlignmentSTART - via MFDNOTE: Full align ~4 minutes. Fast align ~90 seconds. | |
| 02 | INS StatusMONITOR - Wait for NAV ready | |
| 03 | Radar (KLJ-7)STBYNOTE: Allow warm-up before going to OPR. | |
| 04 | RWR (KJ-8602)ON | |
| 05 | CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program | |
| 06 | IFF / TransponderSET | |
| 07 | Radio (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies | |
| 08 | TACANSET channel | |
| 09 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation | |
| 10 | DatalinkON | |
| 11 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 6 — Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | CanopyCLOSE & LOCK | |
| 02 | Ejection SeatARMWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming. | |
| 03 | Taxi LightON | |
| 04 | Anti-Collision LightON | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 06 | BrakesCHECK during first movement |
PHS 7 — Taxi4 steps
| 01 | NWSCHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts | |
| 03 | InstrumentsCHECK during taxi | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | FlapsSET - Takeoff position | |
| 04 | TrimSET - Takeoff | |
| 05 | RadarOPR (if warm) | |
| 06 | INSCONFIRM NAV mode | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation | |
| 08 | Strobe LightsON | |
| 09 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate | |
| 10 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 9 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE | |
| 02 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottleMILNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize. | |
| 04 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 05 | ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required) | |
| 06 | NWSMAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | RotationROTATE at 150–170 kts | |
| 08 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing GearUP | |
| 10 | FlapsRETRACT |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 04 | AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition | |
| 05 | Taxi / Landing LightsOFF | |
| 06 | Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED |
PHS 11 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | AltitudeAT assigned level | |
| 02 | AirspeedAS REQUIREDNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.85 typical cruise. | |
| 03 | AutopilotENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel StateMONITOR | |
| 05 | NavigationCHECK - Waypoints on MFD | |
| 06 | RadarAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | RWR / DatalinkMONITOR |
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach9 steps
| 01 | ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET local QNH | |
| 03 | AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 04 | ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 05 | Approach Speed~160 kts on-speed | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts) | |
| 07 | FlapsDOWN | |
| 08 | Landing LightON | |
| 09 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~155 kts | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE at touchdown | |
| 03 | NosewheelLOWER gently | |
| 04 | Drag ChuteDEPLOY | |
| 05 | Speed BrakeEXTEND | |
| 06 | BrakingAPPLY | |
| 07 | NWSENGAGE below 80 kts |
PHS 14 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Drag ChuteJETTISON | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 03 | Speed BrakeRETRACT | |
| 04 | RadarSTBY | |
| 05 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 06 | Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED |
PHS 15 — Shutdown16 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | RadarOFF | |
| 03 | RWROFF | |
| 04 | CMDSOFF | |
| 05 | RadiosOFF | |
| 06 | TACANOFF | |
| 07 | DatalinkOFF | |
| 08 | Ejection SeatSAFEWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach. | |
| 09 | ThrottleOFF | |
| 10 | Engine Stop PinIN (re-install) | |
| 11 | ENG CTRL SwitchOFF | |
| 12 | GeneratorOFF | |
| 13 | HUD / MFDsOFF | |
| 14 | All LightsOFF | |
| 15 | BatteryOFF | |
| 16 | CanopyOPEN |