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Su-27 Flanker Startup Checklist
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Su-27 FlankerDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 102 steps · 16 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, threat environment, ROE, and egress routes. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check en-route and recovery weather. Note winds and icing conditions. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - Joker / BingoSETNOTE: Internal fuel 9,400 kg. Plan joker and bingo values. | |
| 05 | Weapons / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm R-73, R-27, gun ammo per mission. | |
| 06 | Radio Frequencies / IFFSET | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation4 steps
| 01 | Seat AdjustmentsADJUSTED | |
| 02 | HarnessFASTENED AND TIGHT | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKEDCAUTION: Verify canopy latch is secure before engine start. | |
| 04 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Battery PowerONNOTE: Main battery switch to ON. | |
| 02 | Engine Control PanelCHECKED - ALL GUARDS CLOSED | |
| 03 | Hydraulic SystemCHECK PRESSURE INDICATORS |
PHS 4 - Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | Left Engine Start SwitchSTARTNOTE: Initiate left engine start. Watch for N2 rise above 20%. | |
| 02 | Left Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING | |
| 03 | Left Engine EGT During Start< 890 CWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - pull cut-off immediately. | |
| 04 | Left Engine Idle RPM65-67%NOTE: Engine stabilizes at idle after ~30 seconds. | |
| 05 | Left Hydraulic PressureNORMAL (170-210 kg/cm2) | |
| 06 | Right Engine Start SwitchSTART | |
| 07 | Right Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING | |
| 08 | Right Engine EGT During Start< 890 CWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - pull cut-off immediately. | |
| 09 | Right Engine Idle RPM65-67% | |
| 10 | Right Hydraulic PressureNORMAL | |
| 11 | GeneratorsBOTH ONLINE |
PHS 5 - Avionics / Navigation9 steps
| 01 | HUDON - BRIGHTNESS SET | |
| 02 | MFDsON - SELF-TEST COMPLETE | |
| 03 | INSALIGNINGNOTE: Set navigation system to alignment mode. Full alignment ~8 min. | |
| 04 | Radar (N001 Slot-back)STANDBY / WARM UPNOTE: 3 minute warm-up required before radar is operational. | |
| 05 | IFF SystemSET CODES | |
| 06 | RSBN / TACANSET HOME BASE | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 08 | RadioSET FREQUENCIES | |
| 09 | OEPS (Electro-optical)CHECKEDNOTE: IRST / Electro-optical sight system - check operational status. |
PHS 6 - Weapons Configuration4 steps
| 01 | Master ArmOFF / SAFECAUTION: Keep weapons safe until arming area. | |
| 02 | Weapon StationsVERIFIED ON MFDNOTE: Check all weapon pylons show correct loads. | |
| 03 | GunCHECKED - 150 ROUNDS | |
| 04 | Chaff / Flare SystemLOADED AND CONFIGURED |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi7 steps
| 01 | INS AlignmentCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | SpeedbrakeRETRACTED | |
| 04 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 05 | Engine ParametersBOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS | |
| 06 | Fuel QuantityCHECKED AS BRIEFED | |
| 07 | Parking BrakeSET |
PHS 8 - Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottlesADVANCE TO INITIATE ROLL | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK | |
| 04 | Nosewheel SteeringACTIVE | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed< 20 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersN2 RPM, EGT IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | RadarACTIVE OR STANDBY AS BRIEFED | |
| 04 | IFFMASTER - CONFIRM CODES | |
| 05 | Warning / Caution PanelNONE ILLUMINATEDCAUTION: Resolve any active warnings before takeoff. | |
| 06 | Anti-ice SystemAS REQUIRED |
PHS 10 - Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottlesMIL → AFTERBURNER | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersCHECK SYMMETRICAL THRUST | |
| 04 | Rotate Speed~220-240 KM/H (depending on weight) | |
| 05 | Rotate10-12 DEGREES NOSE UP | |
| 06 | Positive ClimbGEAR UP | |
| 07 | AfterburnerREDUCE TO MIL ABOVE 500 M AGL |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
| 01 | Landing GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Climb Speed600 KM/H IAS BELOW 5,000 M / MACH 0.85 ABOVE | |
| 03 | RadarACTIVE - SEARCH MODE | |
| 04 | WeaponsARM AS BRIEFED | |
| 05 | Fuel StateCHECK |
PHS 12 - Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Throttle Setting70-80% (MIL) FOR CRUISE | |
| 02 | AltitudeAS BRIEFED | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - BINGO / JOKER CHECK | |
| 04 | RadarSCANNING / SEARCH | |
| 05 | RWR / SPOMONITOR FOR THREATS | |
| 06 | NavigationMONITOR WAYPOINTS |
PHS 13 - Descent / Approach7 steps
| 01 | ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | RSBNSET TO RECOVERY AIRFIELD | |
| 03 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 04 | RadarSTANDBY | |
| 05 | WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE | |
| 06 | Descent Speed500-600 KM/H | |
| 07 | Pattern EntryBREAK AT 500 M / 600 KM/H |
PHS 14 - Landing8 steps
| 01 | Landing GearDOWN - 3 LIGHTS GREENCAUTION: Select gear below 450 km/h. | |
| 02 | SpeedbrakeCLOSED FOR APPROACH | |
| 03 | Approach Speed~300-320 KM/H (clean) / ~280 KM/H (loaded) | |
| 04 | Final Approach3 DEGREE GLIDESLOPE | |
| 05 | TouchdownMAINS FIRST AT THRESHOLD | |
| 06 | Drag ChuteDEPLOY AFTER TOUCHDOWNNOTE: Pull drag chute handle to deploy brake chute. Assists deceleration. | |
| 07 | Throttles at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 08 | Wheel BrakesAPPLY AS REQUIRED |
PHS 15 - After Landing5 steps
| 01 | Drag ChuteJETTISON AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY | |
| 02 | SpeedbrakeRETRACTED | |
| 03 | RadarSTANDBY | |
| 04 | IFFSTANDBY / OFF | |
| 05 | Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW TAXIWAY SIGNS |
PHS 16 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottlesIDLE - 2 MINUTE COOLDOWN | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF (radar, IFF, navigation) | |
| 04 | Left EngineCUT OFF | |
| 05 | Right EngineCUT OFF | |
| 06 | Electrical SystemsOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | CanopyOPEN |