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DCS A-10C Thunderbolt II Flight Checklist - Main Volume
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25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 A-10C Thunderbolt II Checklist - Main Volume NOT SUITED FOR REAL OPERATIONS MADE FOR DCS A-10C A-10 checklist main volume Page 1 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 CONTENTS Page # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Cover Contents Mission Data Card Verify Checks / Before Engine Start / APU/Engine Start APU/Engine Start (Continued) / After Engine Start After Engine Start (Continued) / Before Taxi / Taxi / Before Takeoff Normal Takeoff / Airborne / Fence In Fence In (Continued) / Initial Point / Egress / Fence out Fence Out (Continued) / Air to Air Refueling Air to Air Refueling (Continued) / Descent Approach / Before Landing/Final Approach / Landing / Prior to Engine Shutdown Prior to Engine Shutdown (Continued) / Engine Shutdown Rearm/Hotpits Cockpit Layout - Left Console Cockpit Layout - Center Console Cockpit Layout - Right Console Notes For A-10C Emergency Procedures refer to 25th VFS Emergency Procedures Checklist (In Work) A-10 checklist main volume Page 2 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 MISSION DATA CARD DATE TIME FLT FUEL MISSION CALLSIGN T/O LAND FRIENDLY FORCES PACKAGE COMMON SUPPORT CALLSIGN RADIO PRESET KNOWN THREATS TOWER FLT JTAC/ AFAC AWACS TANKER WEAPONS/SENSORS 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 GAU-8 CHAFF TP CM FLARE WEATHER TEMP CLOUD BASE WIND @ GRND WIND @ 2000 WIND @ 8000 NOTES: A-10 checklist main volume Page 3 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 VERIFY CHECK 1. All Switches Off / Safe / Normal BEFORE ENGINE START 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (Night) Emer Flood Ejection Seat Battery Inverter Test Signal Lights 6. Fuel Indicator 7. Oxygen Supply 8. Oxygen Warning Light 9. Boost Pumps 10. L & R AC Gen 11. Intercom Control PNL 12. VHF/FM 13. UHF Function 14. VHF/AM 15. Radios 16. Canopy To Emer Flood Arm ON STANDBY Signal Lights Tamp Test Fire Detect Bleed Air Leak Test Test to ensure needles read 3000 and numbers are 6000 +/- 200 lbs ON Ensure Caution light pnl illuminates when O2 gauge reads below .5 liters Wing & Main to ON PWR Pull HM, IM, FM, VHF, UHF - adjust volume as needed TR MAIN TR Program to required frequencies Close - Locked - No Light R1 R1 L14 C8 R10 R9 L1 R11 L10 L4 L5 L6 R12 APU/ENGINE START 1. APU 2. APU GEN 3. Throttle HOTAS 4. (Night) Formation Lights 5. Position Lights 6. (Night) Cockpit Instrument Lighting 7. Radio 8. ATC 9. #1 Engine START Monitor EGT to ensure it stabilizes between 400 and 450c PWR (once stabilized at 100%) Pinky switch AFT BRT FLASH Set Eng Inst, Flt Inst, Aux Inst and Console to desired levels Check VHF/FM, UHF, VHF/AM Request Engine Start L ENG OPER switch to MOTOR Observe Eng Core Speed; @ 30% #1 Throttle Over the Hump L ENG OPER switch to NORM CORE speed normalized at 56% A-10 checklist main volume L2 R11 L2 R8 L2 C7 L2 Page 4 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 APU/ENGINE START (Continued) 10. Left Hydraulics 11. Flight Controls 12. #2 Engine 13. Right Hydraulics 14. APU GEN 15. APU Verify 3,000 psi (+/- 500 psi) Cycle Primary Flt controls to verify all work with left hyd power R ENG OPER switch to MOTOR Observe Eng Core Speed; @ 30% #2 Throttle Over the Hump R ENG OPER switch to NORM CORE speed normalized at 56% Verify 3,000 psi (+/- 500 psi) OFF/RESET OFF C8 L2 C7 L2 C8 R11 L2 AFTER ENGINE START 1. CICU 2. IFFCC 3. UFC 4. JTRS 5. CDU 6. GSP/INS 7. Standby Attitude Ind 8. Yaw & SAS 9. IFFCC Bit Check Complete 10. UFC Select Rocker 11. IFFCC 12. HUD Mode 13. Left MFCD 14. Right MFCD 15. Left MFCD 16. Flight Controls 17. T/O Trim 18. #1 Engine 19. #2 Engine ON TEST Press ENT ON ON ON Uncage ENGAGE Press ENT (On UFC) C5 C1 C5 R4 C6 L13 C1 Down to EXIT, press ENT ON Set to DAY or NIGHT OSB 10 (Load All) Ensure Green Dots appear by each OSB button confirming all data loaded, once complete OSB 13 (CDU) OSB 15 (TAD) Ops Check Flight Controls, Trim, Emergency Trim Set flight controls to neutral, ensure light illuminates Chop Check Move the #1 throttle from idol to max within 2 seconds Core RPM should not exceed 70% Chop Check Move the #2 throttle from idol to max within 2 seconds Core RPM should not exceed 70% A-10 checklist main volume C1 C5 C2 C3 C2 L13 L2 Page 5 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 AFTER ENGINE START (Continued) 20. EGI aligned 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Right MFCD Steer PT CDU EAC RDR ALT Left MFCD CDU and Right MFCD CDU screen flashing INS NAV RDY; T=4.0 0.8 OSB 9 (NAV) Flight Plan WP ARM NRM OSB 10 (NET) Ensure matches flight info OSB 8 (GRP ID) OSB 7 (OWN ID) Confirm FLT members appear in TAD C3/R3 C3 R4 R3 L3 C2 BEFORE TAXI 1. Flaps 2. Anti-Skid 3. Taxi/Landing Light 4. Stick HOTAS Pinky switch 5. Radio MVR ON TAXI Engage nose Wheel Steering L2 C4 Contact Flight Lead; state "FLT# ready to taxi" Once notified by Flight lead taxi authorized contact ACT for clearance TAXI Do not taxi until authorized by FLT lead and ATC. Ensure you taxi in correct FLT order 1. Engine Throttles Forward to start moving L2 2. Brakes Tap to ensure operating normally Taxi speeds should be between 15 and 25 knots BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Taxi/Landing Lights 2. Position Lights 3. Anti-Collision Lights 4. Pitot Heat Landing Lights (up) C4 STEADY Anti-Collision R8 ON R9 A-10 checklist main volume Page 6 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 NORMAL TAKE OFF 1. Brakes 2. Throttles 3. Brakes 4. Throttles 5. Nose Wheel Steering 6. Rotation 7. Control Stick Engage toe brakes RMP 80% Check gauges & Caution Light PNL Release To max Disengage at 70 kts L2 L2 As computed Pull back to 10 degrees AIRBORNE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Gear Handle Flaps Engine Trim Radio MFCD Radio Wingman Altimeter Raise Handle - light off UP Gauges in the Green As Required Call Airborne Cycle - As Required Channel - As Required Set Formation and Route Declare transition level C4 L2 C7 NOTE: Apply power smoothly, note computed speeds for 8 - 10 degree pitch rotation as briefed. WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED 10 DEGREES PITCH IN ROTATION. FENCE IN 1. Throttle HOTAS Pinky switch MID 2. Countermeasure Signal Processor PNL 2.1 Mode Knob Set as desired or directed by FLT lead (MAN - SEMI - AUTO) 2.2. MWS Switch ON 2.3. JMR Switch ON 2.4. RWR ON 2.5. DISP MENU Review programs or add additional ones if desired 3. Countermeasure Set Control Panel Set as desired or directed by FLT lead A-10 checklist main volume L2 R1 Page 7 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 FENCE IN (Continued) 4. Armament HUD Control PNL 4.1. Master Arm ARM 4.2. GUN/PAC ARM 4.3. TGP ON 4.4. Laser Arm ARM - As Required 5. MFCD OSB 18 (DSMS) Set up weapons per briefing or as desired 5.1. AGM Power OSB 2 (MSL) OSB 4 (EO OFF - ON) C5 C2 NOTE: Avoid Radio Chatter when entering enemy airspace unless in case of emergency. INITIAL POINT 1. Radio Flight 2. Armament HUD Control PNL 3. Weapons 4. Attitude 5. Threat 6. Counter Measures 7. Radio Split, Weapons Free, Engage Verify switchology C5 Verify correct weapon selected (DSMS) Check Speed and ALT Assume (SAM / AAA) Contact JTAC / AFAC / AWACS if available for set rep Verify switchology Call in HOT C2 EGRESS 1. Heading 2. Caution Panel 3. JTAC / AFAC 4. Flight Check to friendly airspace Check for lights If available - inbound area Check status & Fuel - Rejoin / Cover FENCE OUT 1. Threat Assume (SAM / AAA) Contact JTAC / AFAC / AWACS if available for set rep 2. Armament HUD Control PNL 2.1. Master Arm SAFE 2.2. GUN/PAC SAFE 2.3. TGP OFF A-10 checklist main volume C5 Page 8 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 FENCE OUT (Continued) 2.4. Laser Arm SAFE - As Required 3. Countermeasure Signal Processor PNL 3.1 Mode Knob STBY 4. Throttle HOTAS Pinky switch AFT 5. Damage Visually check wings 6. Radio Flight Fuel Check (Dest or Atl) C5 R1 L2 AIR TO AIR REFUELING Tanker Rejoin: 1. Radio Request Refueling 2. TACAN Set TACAN Channel R5 3. TACAN Mode A A T/R 4. Heading Course to Intercept (HSI) 5. Altitude Tanker ALT - 1000 FT Precontact: 6. Armament HUD Control PNL 6.1. Master Arm SAFE 6.2. GUN/PAC SAFE C5 6.3. TGP OFF 6.4. Laser Arm SAFE - As Required 7. Counter Measure Mode Knob - STBY R1 Signal Processor PNL 8. Position Lights STEADY 9. Formation Lights BRT at night R8 10. Anti-Collision OFF at night Lights 11. Air refueling OPEN receiver control lever L1 12. Tank Gate CLOSED 13. AR Status Lights Working properly - READY light should illuminated 14. IFF STBY 15. CMXP STBY 16. Radio Request contact from tanker If given permission, move forward and follow directions of the boom operator. Close to the tanker at 2-3 knots until reaching the contact position. Align the boom with the center longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Make constant reference between the boom and the tanker fuselage and DO NOT chasing the boom. Contact: 17. Boom Operator Follow Instructions and Lights 18. Boom Contact Confirm LATCHED light is illuminated - READY light should extinguish A-10 checklist main volume Page 9 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 AIR TO AIR REFUELING (Continued) 19. Fuel Transfer Verify good transfer by observing Fuel Quantity PNL C8 NOTE: For successive contacts you MUST cycle the aerial refueling system by pressing the refuel/reset button (HOTAS stick nosewheel Steering button pinky button) or close and open the slipway door. Disconnect: 20. Full Tanks 21. Throttle Post Air Refueling: 22. Air refueling receiver control lever 23. Fuel Quantity 24. Armament HUD Control PNL 25. Counter Measure Signal Processor PNL 26. TACAN 27. Exterior Lights DISCONNECT light will illuminate You can also disconnect manually by pressing the HOTAS stick pinky button Decrease Power CLOSED Check As Required As Required As Required As Required L1 C8 C5 R1 R5 R8 DESCENT 1. Armament HUD Control PNL 2. Countermeasure Signal Processor PNL 3. Altimeter 4. Approach Plates 5. Navigation mode select PNL 6. ILS PNL 7. TACAN PNL Switches OFF - SAFE - NORMAL Switches OFF - SAFE - NORMAL C5 R1 Set & Check (transition ALT) Check altimeter readings vs HUD altitude Reviewed TCN or ISL Set according to approach plate Set according to approach plate A-10 checklist main volume R6 R5 Page 10 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 APPROACH 1. 2. 3. 4. Radio ATC HUD Fuel Radio Flight Call Inbound Ensure in NAV mode Check Quantity Notify flight you are on final approach Follow ATC guidance unless Visual Approach 5. At IAF C8 BEFORE LANDING / FINAL APPROACH 1. Radio ATC 2. Gear Handle 3. Flaps 4. Anti-Skid 5. Taxi/Landing Lights 6. Speed Brake 7. Airspeed 8. Touchdown Request landing Down Verify 3 Green - handle Light off Full Down ON Landing Lights (up) Use as Needed (no more than 40%) Varies on ACFT weight, maintain proper speed so you don't stall Flare ACFT nose up L2 LANDING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Speed Speedbreaks Nose Gear MLG Brakes NWS 5. Speedbreaks 6. Flaps 7. Pitot Heat 8. Taxi to parking location 9. Radio Flight Throttles to Idle Fully Extended Gently lower nose Engage toe brakes - As Required HOTAS Throttle Pinky switch to engage (at or below 70 knots) Retract once airspeed is below 50 knots UP OFF L2 R9 When clear of the active PRIOR TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN 1. Radio FLT 2. 3. 4. 5. Intercom PNL Yaw & SAS VHF/FM UHF Notify FLT that you are parked and shutting down All Buttons pushed down OFF OFF OFF A-10 checklist main volume L10 L13 L6 L5 Page 11 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 PRIOR TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN 6. VHF/AM OFF 7. EAC OFF 8. RDR ALT DIS 9. Flaps UP 10. Anti-Skid OFF 11. Taxi/Landing OFF Light 12. Standby Attitude Cage Ind 13. Left MFCD OFF 14. Armament HUD Control PNL 14.1. Master Arm SAFE 14.2. GUN/PAC SAFE 14.3. TGP OFF 14.4. Laser Arm SAFE - As Required 14.5 CICU OFF 14.6 JTRS OFF 14.7 IFFCC OFF 15. Right MFCD OFF 16. Countermeasures All Switches OFF - SAFE Set Signal Processor NORMAL PNL 17. CDU OFF 18. GSP/INS OFF 19. TACAN OFF 20. ILS OFF 21. Lighting Control All Switches / Knobs OFF PNL 22. Pitot Head Verify OFF 23. Canopy If not already open L4 L2 C4 C5 C6 C2 C5 R1 R4 R6 R7 R8 R9 R12 ENGINE SHUT DOWN 1. #1 Eng Throttle 2. HOTAS Stick 3. #2 Eng Throttle 4. 5. 6. 7. Inverter Battery L / R AC GEN Boots Pumps OFF Confirm CORE RPM reaches 5% and ITT below 200c Cycle Flight Controls to verify they work with only RT system OFF Confirm CORE RPM reaches 5% and ITT below 200c OFF OFF OFF OFF A-10 checklist main volume L2 L2 R11 L1 Page 12 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 REARMING / HOTPIT REFUEL Prior to entering HOTPITS 1 After Landing Complete Checks 2. Radio Frequency Check proper ATC frequency tuned 3. Armament HUD Control PNL 3.1. Master Arm SAFE 3.2. GUN/PAC SAFE 3.3. TGP OFF 3.4. Laser Arm SAFE - As Required 4. Countermeasures All Switches OFF - SAFE Set Signal Processor NORMAL PNL 5. APU OFF Prior to HOTPITS 6. Canopy As Desired C5 R1 L2 R12 NOTE: Rearming should always be accomplished first. WARNING: HANDS SHOULD BE CLEAR OF HOTAS STICK, FLIGHT CONTROLS WILL NOT BE MOVED DURING REARMING / HOT PITS 7. Radio Contact Ground Crew Request Rearming Select desired weapons load from menu 8. Radio Request Refueling Select desired amount from menu During REARM / HOTPITS 9. Radio freq Monitor Tower & Guard channels REARM / HOTPITS Complete 9. LEFT MFCD Reload DSMS 10. Radio FLT Notify FLT that Rearm / Hotpits complete 11. Radio ATC Taxi clearance A-10 checklist main volume Page 13 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 COCKPIT LAYOUT A-10 checklist main volume Page 14 of 17 25th VFS Checklists A-10 checklist main volume REV: 01 Page 15 of 17 25th VFS Checklists A-10 checklist main volume REV: 01 Page 16 of 17 25th VFS Checklists REV: 01 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK USE FOR NOTES A-10 checklist main volume Page 17 of 17
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