DCS WORLD · Fighter
MiG-29S Fulcrum Startup Checklist
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MiG-29S FulcrumDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 124 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, and threat environment. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, operating area, and recovery weather. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWEDNOTE: Check restricted areas and airspace restrictions. | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - BingoSETNOTE: Calculate minimum fuel for return. Limited internal fuel - monitor closely. | |
| 05 | Stores / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm R-27 / R-73 missiles, bombs, and external tanks. | |
| 06 | Waypoints / NavigationPREPAREDNOTE: Prepare waypoint data for entry after INS alignment. | |
| 07 | Radio Frequencies / IFFSETNOTE: Set R-862 radio presets and SRO-2 IFF codes. | |
| 08 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Know nearest divert fields and approach procedures. |
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
| 01 | Throttles (Both)OFF | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 03 | BatteryON | |
| 04 | Ground PowerCONNECT (if available) | |
| 05 | Fuel SystemCHECK - All tanks ON | |
| 06 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate | |
| 07 | Cockpit PressurizationSET |
PHS 3 — Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | Right Engine StartINITIATENOTE: RD-33 turbofan - right engine first. | |
| 02 | Right ThrottleIDLECAUTION: Advance only after RPM rising. | |
| 03 | Right EngineMONITOR - RPM, EGTWARNING: EGT must not exceed 630°C during start. | |
| 04 | Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM ~60% | |
| 05 | Left Engine StartINITIATE | |
| 06 | Left ThrottleIDLE | |
| 07 | Left EngineMONITOR - RPM, EGT | |
| 08 | Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM ~60% | |
| 09 | Ground PowerDISCONNECT |
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems8 steps
| 01 | Generators (Both)ON | |
| 02 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel | |
| 04 | SASON - All channels | |
| 05 | FlapsCHECK - Cycle | |
| 06 | Air BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract | |
| 07 | TrimSET - Takeoff | |
| 08 | NWSON |
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation11 steps
| 01 | HUDON | |
| 02 | Radar (N019 Topaz)STBYNOTE: Allow warm-up before OPR. | |
| 03 | IRST (Infrared Search & Track)ON | |
| 04 | SPO-15 (RWR)ON | |
| 05 | CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON | |
| 06 | IFF / TransponderSET | |
| 07 | Radio (R-862)SET frequency | |
| 08 | RSBN (Radio Nav)ON - Set channel | |
| 09 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QFE | |
| 10 | Helmet-Mounted SightONNOTE: Shchel-3UM HMS for off-boresight targeting. | |
| 11 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 6 — Before Taxi7 steps
| 01 | CanopyCLOSE & LOCK | |
| 02 | Ejection Seat (K-36DM)ARMWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming. | |
| 03 | Pitot HeatON | |
| 04 | Taxi LightON | |
| 05 | Anti-Collision LightON | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 07 | BrakesCHECK |
PHS 7 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | NWSCHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts | |
| 03 | InstrumentsCHECK during taxi | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT | |
| 05 | FOD DoorsCHECK - Closed on groundNOTE: MiG-29 has upper intake doors for FOD protection during taxi. |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | FlapsSET - Takeoff (25°) | |
| 04 | TrimSET - Takeoff | |
| 05 | RadarOPR (if warm) | |
| 06 | AltimeterSET | |
| 07 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate | |
| 08 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 9 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE | |
| 02 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottlesMIL POWER (Both)NOTE: Check engine instruments. | |
| 04 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 05 | ThrottlesAFTERBURNER (if required) | |
| 06 | NWSMAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | RotationROTATE at 200–230 kts | |
| 08 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing GearUP | |
| 10 | FlapsRETRACT |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | FOD DoorsOPEN (auto above 100 kts) | |
| 04 | AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 05 | AltimeterCHECK | |
| 06 | Taxi LightOFF | |
| 07 | Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED |
PHS 11 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | AltitudeAT assigned level | |
| 02 | AirspeedAS REQUIREDNOTE: Max Mach 2.25. Cruise ~Mach 0.9. | |
| 03 | AutopilotENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel StateMONITORNOTE: MiG-29 has limited range - monitor fuel. | |
| 05 | Navigation (RSBN)CHECK | |
| 06 | Radar / IRSTAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | SPO-15 (RWR)MONITOR |
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach8 steps
| 01 | AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET - Local QFE | |
| 03 | RSBN / ILSSET approach aids | |
| 04 | Approach Speed~175 kts (weight dep.) | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts) | |
| 06 | FlapsDOWN - Full | |
| 07 | Landing LightON | |
| 08 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~160 kts | |
| 02 | ThrottlesIDLE 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 | Radar (Topaz)OFF | |
| 03 | IRSTOFF | |
| 04 | SPO-15 (RWR)OFF | |
| 05 | CMDSOFF | |
| 06 | RadioOFF | |
| 07 | RSBNOFF | |
| 08 | Ejection SeatSAFEWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach. | |
| 09 | Left ThrottleOFF | |
| 10 | Right ThrottleOFF | |
| 11 | SASOFF | |
| 12 | GeneratorsOFF | |
| 13 | HUDOFF | |
| 14 | All LightsOFF | |
| 15 | BatteryOFF | |
| 16 | CanopyOPEN |