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MiG-21bis Fishbed Kneeboard
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MiG-21bis FishbedFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - BingoSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPREPARED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start8 steps
ThrottleOFF
Parking BrakeSET
BatteryON
Ground PowerCONNECT (if available)
DC BusCHECK - Voltage normal
Fuel SystemCHECK - Transfer pumps ON
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Cone (Intake Shock Cone)CHECK - Retracted
03Engine Start8 steps
Start SystemSELECT - Air start or electric
Engine Start ButtonPRESS
RPMMONITOR - N1 rising
ThrottleIDLE (at 25–30% RPM)
EGTMONITOR
Engine StabilizeCHECK - ~45% idle RPM
Oil PressureCHECK - Normal
Ground PowerDISCONNECT
04Post-Start / Systems10 steps
GeneratorON
AC InverterON
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal (both systems)
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
SAS (Stability Augmentation)ON - Pitch, Yaw
ARU (Auto-throttle limiter)ON
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return
Air BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
TrimSET - Takeoff
NWSON
05Avionics / Navigation10 steps
RSBN (Radio Nav)ON - Set channel
ARK (ADF)ON - Set frequency
Radio (R-832)SET frequency
SOD (IFF)ON
SPO (RWR)ON
ASP GunsightON - Set mode
Radar (RP-22 Sapfir)STBY
AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QFE
Gyro / KPP (ADI)SET - Cage and uncage
ClockSET
06Before Taxi7 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection Seat (KM-1)ARM
Pitot HeatON
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK
07Taxi5 steps
NWSCHECK responsive
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
BrakesCHECK - Both sides
08Before Takeoff10 steps
CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
FlapsSET - Takeoff (25°)
TrimSET - Takeoff
ConeCHECK - Retracted
RadarOPR (if warm)
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Master ArmSAFE
Drag ChuteARMED
09Takeoff10 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleMIL POWER
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required)
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
RotationROTATE at 270–300 km/h
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
FlapsRETRACT (above 400 km/h)
10After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
AirspeedACCELERATE to 500–600 km/h
ThrottleMIL or as required
AltimeterCHECK
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
11Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
Cone (Shock Cone)CHECK - Auto extends above Mach 1.5
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Fuel StateMONITOR
Navigation (RSBN)CHECK
SPO (RWR)MONITOR
12Descent / Approach8 steps
AirspeedREDUCE below 600 km/h
AltimeterSET - Local QFE
RSBN / ARKSET approach aids
Approach Speed~350 km/h (with flaps)
Landing GearDOWN (below 500 km/h)
FlapsDOWN - 45°
Landing LightON
Master ArmSAFE
13Landing6 steps
Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~330 km/h
ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Drag ChuteDEPLOY
BrakingAPPLY
NWSENGAGE below 150 km/h
14After Landing6 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON
FlapsRETRACT
RadarSTBY
SOD (IFF)STBY
Landing LightOFF
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
15Shutdown18 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Radar (Sapfir)OFF
SPO (RWR)OFF
SOD (IFF)OFF
RadioOFF
RSBNOFF
ARK (ADF)OFF
ASP GunsightOFF
Ejection SeatSAFE
ThrottleOFF
SASOFF
GeneratorOFF
AC InverterOFF
Fuel PumpsOFF
Pitot HeatOFF
All LightsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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