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Su-27 Flanker Kneeboard
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Su-27 FlankerFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Joker / BingoSET
Weapons / LoadoutVERIFIED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation4 steps
Seat AdjustmentsADJUSTED
HarnessFASTENED AND TIGHT
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE
03Electrical Power3 steps
Battery PowerON
Engine Control PanelCHECKED - ALL GUARDS CLOSED
Hydraulic SystemCHECK PRESSURE INDICATORS
04Engine Start11 steps
Left Engine Start SwitchSTART
Left Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING
Left Engine EGT During Start< 890 C
Left Engine Idle RPM65-67%
Left Hydraulic PressureNORMAL (170-210 kg/cm2)
Right Engine Start SwitchSTART
Right Engine Light-offCONFIRMED - EGT RISING
Right Engine EGT During Start< 890 C
Right Engine Idle RPM65-67%
Right Hydraulic PressureNORMAL
GeneratorsBOTH ONLINE
05Avionics / Navigation9 steps
HUDON - BRIGHTNESS SET
MFDsON - SELF-TEST COMPLETE
INSALIGNING
Radar (N001 Slot-back)STANDBY / WARM UP
IFF SystemSET CODES
RSBN / TACANSET HOME BASE
AltimeterSET QNH
RadioSET FREQUENCIES
OEPS (Electro-optical)CHECKED
06Weapons Configuration4 steps
Master ArmOFF / SAFE
Weapon StationsVERIFIED ON MFD
GunCHECKED - 150 ROUNDS
Chaff / Flare SystemLOADED AND CONFIGURED
07Before Taxi7 steps
INS AlignmentCOMPLETE
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
SpeedbrakeRETRACTED
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Engine ParametersBOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS
Fuel QuantityCHECKED AS BRIEFED
Parking BrakeSET
08Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesADVANCE TO INITIATE ROLL
BrakesCHECK
Nosewheel SteeringACTIVE
Taxi Speed< 20 KTS
09Before Takeoff6 steps
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
Engine ParametersN2 RPM, EGT IN LIMITS
RadarACTIVE OR STANDBY AS BRIEFED
IFFMASTER - CONFIRM CODES
Warning / Caution PanelNONE ILLUMINATED
Anti-ice SystemAS REQUIRED
10Takeoff7 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesMIL → AFTERBURNER
Engine ParametersCHECK SYMMETRICAL THRUST
Rotate Speed~220-240 KM/H (depending on weight)
Rotate10-12 DEGREES NOSE UP
Positive ClimbGEAR UP
AfterburnerREDUCE TO MIL ABOVE 500 M AGL
11After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
Landing GearUP AND LOCKED
Climb Speed600 KM/H IAS BELOW 5,000 M / MACH 0.85 ABOVE
RadarACTIVE - SEARCH MODE
WeaponsARM AS BRIEFED
Fuel StateCHECK
12Cruise6 steps
Throttle Setting70-80% (MIL) FOR CRUISE
AltitudeAS BRIEFED
Fuel StateMONITOR - BINGO / JOKER CHECK
RadarSCANNING / SEARCH
RWR / SPOMONITOR FOR THREATS
NavigationMONITOR WAYPOINTS
13Descent / Approach7 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
RSBNSET TO RECOVERY AIRFIELD
AltimeterSET QNH
RadarSTANDBY
WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE
Descent Speed500-600 KM/H
Pattern EntryBREAK AT 500 M / 600 KM/H
14Landing8 steps
Landing GearDOWN - 3 LIGHTS GREEN
SpeedbrakeCLOSED FOR APPROACH
Approach Speed~300-320 KM/H (clean) / ~280 KM/H (loaded)
Final Approach3 DEGREE GLIDESLOPE
TouchdownMAINS FIRST AT THRESHOLD
Drag ChuteDEPLOY AFTER TOUCHDOWN
Throttles at TouchdownIDLE
Wheel BrakesAPPLY AS REQUIRED
15After Landing5 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY
SpeedbrakeRETRACTED
RadarSTANDBY
IFFSTANDBY / OFF
Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW TAXIWAY SIGNS
16Shutdown8 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottlesIDLE - 2 MINUTE COOLDOWN
AvionicsOFF (radar, IFF, navigation)
Left EngineCUT OFF
Right EngineCUT OFF
Electrical SystemsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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