DCS WORLD · Fighter
Mirage 2000C Startup Checklist
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FLIGHT2.0Checklist
Mirage 2000CDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 125 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. Delta wing burns more at low altitude - plan accordingly. | |
| 05 | Stores / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm Super 530D, Magic II missiles, bombs, and external tanks. | |
| 06 | Waypoints / INSPROGRAMMEDNOTE: Prepare waypoint coordinates for INS entry during alignment. | |
| 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 | Battery VoltageCHECK - 24V minimum | |
| 05 | External PowerCONNECT (if available) | |
| 06 | Fuel Transfer SwitchNORM | |
| 07 | LP Fuel ValveOPEN |
PHS 3 — Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | CDVE (Ventilation)ONNOTE: Engine ventilation - required before start. | |
| 02 | Start PumpON | |
| 03 | Engine Start ButtonPRESSNOTE: SNECMA M53-P2 engine begins spool. | |
| 04 | N1 RPMMONITOR - Rising | |
| 05 | ThrottleIDLE (at 15% N2)CAUTION: Advance gently to IDLE - do not rush. | |
| 06 | JPTMONITORWARNING: JPT must not exceed 750°C during start. | |
| 07 | Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM ~60%, JPT normal | |
| 08 | Start PumpOFF (auto) | |
| 09 | External PowerDISCONNECT |
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems10 steps
| 01 | Generator 1ON | |
| 02 | Generator 2ON | |
| 03 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travelNOTE: Fly-by-wire system - verify all axes. | |
| 05 | CDVECHECK - No faults | |
| 06 | FlapsCHECK - Cycle | |
| 07 | TrimSET - Neutral | |
| 08 | Air BrakesCHECK - Extend and retract | |
| 09 | NWSON | |
| 10 | Anti-SkidON |
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation13 steps
| 01 | INS (Uliss 52)ALIGNNOTE: INS alignment ~8 minutes for full accuracy. | |
| 02 | INS CoordinatesVERIFY on PCA/PCN | |
| 03 | INS ModeNAV (when aligned) | |
| 04 | VTB (HDD/Radar Display)ON | |
| 05 | HUDON - Brightness set | |
| 06 | Radar (RDI)STBYNOTE: Allow warm-up before OPR. | |
| 07 | RWR (Serval)ON | |
| 08 | CMDS (Eclair)ON - Set program | |
| 09 | IFF / TransponderSET | |
| 10 | Radio (UHF / V/UHF)SET frequencies | |
| 11 | TACANSET channel | |
| 12 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation | |
| 13 | 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 |
PHS 7 — Taxi4 steps
| 01 | NWSCHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts | |
| 03 | InstrumentsCHECK during taxi | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | TrimSET - Takeoff | |
| 04 | RadarOPR (if warm) | |
| 05 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation | |
| 06 | Strobe LightsON | |
| 07 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate | |
| 08 | Master ArmSAFE | |
| 09 | AP Disconnect WarningCHECK |
PHS 9 — Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE | |
| 02 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottleMIL POWERNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize. | |
| 04 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 05 | ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required)NOTE: Push past MIL detent for reheat. | |
| 06 | NWSMAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | RotationROTATE at 150–170 ktsNOTE: Ease stick back - delta wing lifts off clean. | |
| 08 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing GearUP |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 03 | ThrottleMIL or as required | |
| 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: Max Mach 2.2. Typical cruise Mach 0.9. | |
| 03 | AutopilotENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel StateMONITOR | |
| 05 | NavigationCHECK - INS waypoints | |
| 06 | Radar (RDI)AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | RWRMONITOR |
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET local QNH | |
| 03 | AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 04 | ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 05 | Approach Speed~155 kts (weight dep.)NOTE: Delta wing - higher approach speed. | |
| 06 | Landing GearDOWN (below 270 kts) | |
| 07 | Landing LightON | |
| 08 | Master ArmSAFE |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~150 ktsNOTE: No flaps - delta wing approach. | |
| 02 | AoAMONITOR - Stay on-speed | |
| 03 | ThrottleIDLE at touchdown | |
| 04 | NosewheelLOWER gently | |
| 05 | Drag ChuteDEPLOY | |
| 06 | BrakingAPPLY | |
| 07 | NWSENGAGE below 80 kts |
PHS 14 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Drag ChuteJETTISON | |
| 02 | Air BrakesRETRACT | |
| 03 | RadarSTBY | |
| 04 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 05 | Landing LightOFF | |
| 06 | Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED |
PHS 15 — Shutdown16 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Radar (RDI)OFF | |
| 03 | RWROFF | |
| 04 | CMDSOFF | |
| 05 | RadiosOFF | |
| 06 | TACANOFF | |
| 07 | IFFOFF | |
| 08 | Ejection SeatSAFEWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach. | |
| 09 | ThrottleOFF | |
| 10 | LP Fuel ValveCLOSED | |
| 11 | GeneratorsOFF | |
| 12 | INSOFF | |
| 13 | HUD / VTBOFF | |
| 14 | All LightsOFF | |
| 15 | BatteryOFF | |
| 16 | CanopyOPEN |