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CONTENTS
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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)
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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:
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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%
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L2
R11
L2
R8
L2
C7
L2
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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%
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C1
C5
C2
C3
C2
L13
L2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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R5
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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
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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
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L2
R11
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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
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