Takeoff Checklists
Before Takeoff (Pilot)
Step | System | Action |
---|---|---|
1. | Optical Sight | CHECK |
2. | Internal Wing Transfer | NORMAL |
3. | STAB AUG Switches | ENGAGE |
4. | Flight Controls | UNRESTRICTED (WSO confirm) |
5. | Slats & Flaps | CHECK OUT & DOWN |
6. | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED |
7. | STAB Trim | CHECK 1-3 UNITS NOSE DOWN |
8. | Fuel Quantity | CHECK |
9. | (P-WSO) Canopies | CLOSE & CHECK (WSO then Pilot) |
10. | Warning Lights | TEST |
11. | Defog & Temperature | AS REQUIRED |
12. | (WSO) Command Selector | AS BRIEFED |
13. | (P-WSO) Ejection Seats | ARM (not applicable) |
After Runway Line-Up
Step | System | Action |
---|---|---|
1. | External Transfer | AS DESIRED |
2. | Anti Skid | ON & LIGHT OUT |
3. | Compass Heading | CHECK |
4. | Pitot Heat | ON |
5. | IFF | AS REQUIRED |
6. | (P-WSO) Circuit Breakers | CHECK IN |
7. | Warning Lights | CHECK |
Normal Takeoff
Step | System | Action |
---|---|---|
1. | Wheel Brakes | APPLY |
2. | Throttle | 85% RPM MAX |
3. | Engine gauges | CHECK |
a. Exhaust gas temperature | 450°C | |
b. Fuel flow | 4000 pph | |
c. Nozzles | 1/4 | |
d. Oil pressure | 30-40 psi | |
4. | Wheel brakes | RELEASE |
5. | Throttle | MIL |
6. | Engine gauges | CHECK |
7. | Throttle | AFTERBURNER (IF DESIRED) |
8. | Nose gear steering | DISENGAGE at 70 KNOTS |
9. | Stick | MOVE AFT at 80 KNOTS |
10. | Pitch attitude | MAINTAIN 10° to 12° |
11. | Trim | AS REQUIRED |
After Takeoff - Climb
Step | System | Action |
---|---|---|
1. | Gear | UP |
2. | Slats & Flaps | NORM (180 knots MIN) |
3. | Pitch | ADJUST 10°-12° TILL 350 KIAS |
4. | Airspeed | ADJUST PITCH TO HOLD 350 KIAS |
5. | Heading | ACCORDING TO FLIGHT PLAN |
Cruise
Step | System | Action |
---|---|---|
1. | (P-WSO) Altimeters | |
SET | ||
CHECK STBY | ||
RESET | ||
COMPARE | ||
2. | Radar Altimeter | AS REQUIRED |
3. | (WSO) Command Selector | AS BRIEFED |
4. | (P-WSO) Ops Check | |
a. Oxygen Quantity/Pressure/Blinker | CHECK | |
b. Cockpit Pressure | CHECK | |
c. Fuel Quantity/Transfer Switches | CHECK | |
d. STBY Compass | CHECK | |
e. Circuit Breakers | CHECK | |
5. | Anti-Ice Switch | AS REQUIRED |