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Su-25A Frogfoot Kneeboard
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Su-25A FrogfootFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Attack PlanningPLANNED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical10 steps
Ejection Seat Safety PinREMOVED
Seat AdjustmentADJUSTED
HarnessFASTENED AND TIGHT
Battery SwitchON
DC Bus VoltageCHECK - 27 V NOMINAL
Generator 1 SwitchON
Generator 2 SwitchON
AC Power PanelCHECK - INVERTERS ON
Instrument LightsAS REQUIRED
Warning / Caution PanelCHECK - IDENTIFY ANY FAULTS
03INS / Navigation Alignment6 steps
PNK Navigation System PowerON
Navigation Mode SelectorALIGN
INS AlignmentWAIT 3-5 MIN
RSBN / ARC Navigation BeaconsSET HOME BASE FREQUENCY
AltimeterSET QNH / AIRFIELD ELEVATION
IFF SystemCODES SET
04Engine Start20 steps
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
ThrottlesIDLE
Fuel Cock LeversOPEN (both)
Fire Warning SystemTEST - CHECK BOTH CHANNELS
Right Engine Start SwitchSTART
Right Engine N1 / RPMRISING - CONFIRM IGNITION
Right Engine EGT at Start< 500 C DURING LIGHT-OFF
Right Engine RPM at 33%CHECK - EGT STABILIZING
Right Engine ThrottleADVANCE TO 40% RPM - CHECK EGT < 440 C
Right Engine Idle RPM~70% RPM STABLE
Right Engine InstrumentsALL IN GREEN
Left Engine Start SwitchSTART
Left Engine N1 / RPMRISING - CONFIRM IGNITION
Left Engine EGT at Start< 500 C DURING LIGHT-OFF
Left Engine RPM at 33%CHECK - EGT STABILIZING
Left Engine ThrottleADVANCE TO 40% RPM - CHECK EGT < 440 C
Left Engine Idle RPM~70% RPM STABLE
Left Engine InstrumentsALL IN GREEN
Both Generators OnlineCONFIRMED
Hydraulic PressureNORMAL - CHECK GAUGES
05Post-Start / Avionics11 steps
Navigation ModeNORMAL OPERATION (from ALIGN)
HUD (ASP-17BTs Sight)ON - BRIGHTNESS SET
Optical Attack SightARMED AND SET
SPO-15 Radar Warning ReceiverON
Active Jamming Pod (if fitted)ON - STANDBY
IFF TransponderON - CODES CONFIRMED
R-862 RadioON - FREQUENCY SET
Oxygen SystemON - FLOW CONFIRMED
Pitot HeatON
Engine Anti-iceAS REQUIRED
Weapon StationsVERIFY LOADS - MASTER ARM SAFE
06Before Taxi10 steps
INS Alignment StatusCOMPLETE
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
Air BrakesRETRACTED
FlapsTAKEOFF POSITION (CHECK)
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (NEUTRAL)
Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
Hydraulic PressureNORMAL - BOTH SYSTEMS
Fuel QuantityCONFIRMED AS BRIEFED
Warning / Caution PanelCLEAR (or faults understood)
Parking BrakeSET
07Taxi6 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesADVANCE - INITIATE ROLL
BrakesCHECK LEFT AND RIGHT
Nosewheel SteeringACTIVE
Taxi Speed< 30 KM/H ON RAMP
Navigation LightsON (STEADY)
08Before Takeoff11 steps
Runway EntryCLEARED
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
FlapsTAKEOFF POSITION - SET AND CHECKED
TrimNEUTRAL / TAKEOFF SETTING
Engine ParametersBOTH ENGINES - RPM, EGT IN LIMITS
Air BrakesRETRACTED
SpeedbrakeIN
IFFMASTER MODE ON - CODES CONFIRMED
Warning / Caution PanelCLEAR
Master ArmAS BRIEFED (SAFE until airborne unless required)
Abort ProcedureREVIEWED - IDLE, AIR BRAKES, DRAG CHUTE, BRAKES
09Takeoff8 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesADVANCE TO MILITARY POWER (100%)
Engine Parameters at Full PowerCHECK SYMMETRICAL - RPM AND EGT MATCHED
Nose Gear Relief Speed~160-180 KM/H - EASE FORWARD PRESSURE
Rotation Speed~240-260 KM/H
Rotate7-10 DEGREES NOSE UP
Positive Climb RateGEAR UP
Climb Speed340-360 KM/H INITIAL
10After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
Landing GearUP AND LOCKED - 3 LIGHTS OUT
FlapsRETRACT ABOVE 150 M AGL AT > 320 KM/H
Air BrakesIN
Climb PowerMILITARY (100%) - MAINTAIN
Climb Speed500 KM/H IAS (NORMAL CRUISE CLIMB)
Navigation ModeCONFIRM CORRECT MODE SELECTED
SPO-15 RWRACTIVE - MONITOR FOR THREATS
Fuel StateCHECK
Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
11Cruise / Transit8 steps
Cruise AltitudeAS BRIEFED (LOW-LEVEL OR HIGH-ALT)
Throttle Setting75-85% RPM FOR CRUISE
Cruise Speed700-750 KM/H AT ALTITUDE / 500 KM/H LOW-LEVEL
NavigationMONITOR RSBN / ARC WAYPOINTS
Fuel StateMONITOR - COMPARE TO PLAN
SPO-15 RWRCONTINUOUS MONITOR
Bingo FuelMONITOR - INITIATE RTB IF REACHED
Master ArmSAFE UNTIL COMBAT AREA
12Attack / Weapons Employment12 steps
Master ArmARM
Weapon Mode SelectSELECT (ROCKETS / BOMBS / GUN / MISSILES)
Attack Sight (ASP-17BTs)CONFIGURED FOR WEAPON TYPE
Chaff / Flare System (SPO-15 / APP-50)ARMED - AUTO OR MANUAL
Attack Run AltitudeAS BRIEFED (MIN 100 M AGL GUNS / 300 M ROCKETS)
Attack Airspeed550-700 KM/H FOR STRAFE / ROCKETS
Weapons Release / FireEXECUTE
Break-off ManeuverINITIATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER RELEASE
Safe Escape AltitudeCLIMB OR EGRESS - CLEAR THREAT ENVELOPE
Master ArmSAFE AFTER ATTACK
CountermeasuresDISPENSE AS REQUIRED
Fuel / Engine CheckPOST-ATTACK CHECK
13Descent / Approach10 steps
WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE
Navigation ModeRTB / RETURN NAV SET
RSBNSET TO RECOVERY AIRFIELD
AltimeterSET QNH FOR RECOVERY AIRFIELD
Fuel StateCONFIRM SUFFICIENT FOR APPROACH AND LANDING
Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
Descent Speed500-600 KM/H
IFFON - MODE AND CODES CONFIRMED
Navigation LightsON (FLASHING / STANDARD)
Pattern EntryDOWNWIND AT 400 KM/H / 500 M AGL
14Landing12 steps
Landing GearDOWN - 3 LIGHTS GREEN
FlapsFULL LANDING POSITION
Air BrakesCLOSED FOR APPROACH
Final Approach Speed250 KM/H (CLEAN) / 270-280 KM/H (HEAVY)
Glideslope5 DEG - 5 M/S RATE OF DESCENT
Turn Rate on Base30 DEG BANK / 1.4 G
Runway AlignmentCONFIRMED ON SHORT FINAL
TouchdownMAINS FIRST - FIRM CONTACT
Throttles at TouchdownIDLE
Drag ChuteDEPLOY IMMEDIATELY AFTER MAIN GEAR CONTACT
Air BrakesFULL OPEN AFTER TOUCHDOWN
Wheel BrakesAPPLY PROGRESSIVELY
15After Landing8 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY
Air BrakesRETRACT
FlapsRETRACT
Master ArmSAFE
IFFSTANDBY
Navigation LightsSTEADY (OR AS REQUIRED)
SPO-15 RWRSTANDBY
Taxi Speed< 30 KM/H ON RAMP
16Shutdown13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottlesIDLE - 2 MINUTE COOLDOWN
AvionicsOFF (RWR, IFF, nav systems)
Weapon SystemsOFF - ALL SAFE
Right Engine Fuel CockCLOSE - CUT OFF
Right Engine RPMDECREASING TO ZERO
Left Engine Fuel CockCLOSE - CUT OFF
Left Engine RPMDECREASING TO ZERO
Generator SwitchesOFF (after both engines stopped)
All Electrical SystemsOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
CanopyOPEN
Ejection Seat Safety PinINSERT
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