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JF-17 ThunderFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / UFCPPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
ThrottleOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Battery SwitchON
External PowerCONNECT (if available)
Left MFDON
Right MFDON
HUDON
03Engine Start10 steps
ENG CTRL SwitchENG CTRL
STARTER SwitchSTART
Engine Stop PinPULL (remove)
ThrottleADVANCE slightly past OFF
GND ButtonPRESS for 1–2 seconds
N2 RPMMONITOR - Rising on MFD
T4 (EGT)MONITOR
Engine StabilizeN2 ~70% at idle, T4 below 500°C
STARTER SwitchOFF (auto-returns)
External PowerDISCONNECT (if used)
04Post-Start / Systems9 steps
GeneratorON
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
FLCS (Fly-By-Wire)CHECK - No faults
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return
Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
TrimSET - Takeoff
NWSON
Anti-SkidON
05Avionics / Navigation11 steps
INS AlignmentSTART - via MFD
INS StatusMONITOR - Wait for NAV ready
Radar (KLJ-7)STBY
RWR (KJ-8602)ON
CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program
IFF / TransponderSET
Radio (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
TACANSET channel
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
DatalinkON
Master ArmSAFE
06Before Taxi6 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection SeatARM
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK during first movement
07Taxi4 steps
NWSCHECK responsive
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
08Before Takeoff10 steps
CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
FlapsSET - Takeoff position
TrimSET - Takeoff
RadarOPR (if warm)
INSCONFIRM NAV mode
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Strobe LightsON
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Master ArmSAFE
09Takeoff10 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleMIL
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required)
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
RotationROTATE at 150–170 kts
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
FlapsRETRACT
10After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
11Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Fuel StateMONITOR
NavigationCHECK - Waypoints on MFD
RadarAS REQUIRED
RWR / DatalinkMONITOR
12Descent / Approach9 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
Approach Speed~160 kts on-speed
Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts)
FlapsDOWN
Landing LightON
Master ArmSAFE
13Landing7 steps
Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~155 kts
ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Drag ChuteDEPLOY
Speed BrakeEXTEND
BrakingAPPLY
NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
14After Landing6 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON
FlapsRETRACT
Speed BrakeRETRACT
RadarSTBY
TransponderSTBY
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
15Shutdown16 steps
Parking BrakeSET
RadarOFF
RWROFF
CMDSOFF
RadiosOFF
TACANOFF
DatalinkOFF
Ejection SeatSAFE
ThrottleOFF
Engine Stop PinIN (re-install)
ENG CTRL SwitchOFF
GeneratorOFF
HUD / MFDsOFF
All LightsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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