Takeoff Checklists

Before Takeoff (Pilot)

StepSystemAction
1.Optical SightCHECK
2.Internal Wing TransferNORMAL
3.STAB AUG SwitchesENGAGE
4.Flight ControlsUNRESTRICTED (WSO confirm)
5.Slats & FlapsCHECK OUT & DOWN
6.Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
7.STAB TrimCHECK 1-3 UNITS NOSE DOWN
8.Fuel QuantityCHECK
9.(P-WSO) CanopiesCLOSE & CHECK (WSO then Pilot)
10.Warning LightsTEST
11.Defog & TemperatureAS REQUIRED
12.(WSO) Command SelectorAS BRIEFED
13.(P-WSO) Ejection SeatsARM

After Runway Line-Up

StepSystemAction
1.External TransferAS DESIRED
2.Anti SkidON & LIGHT OUT
3.Compass HeadingCHECK
4.Pitot HeatON
5.IFFAS REQUIRED
6.(P-WSO) Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
7.Warning LightsCHECK

Normal Takeoff

StepSystemAction
1.Wheel BrakesAPPLY
2.Throttle85% RPM MAX
3.Engine gaugesCHECK
a. Exhaust gas temperature450°C
b. Fuel flow4000 pph
c. Nozzles1/4
d. Oil pressure30-40 psi
4.Wheel brakesRELEASE
5.ThrottleMIL
6.Engine gaugesCHECK
7.ThrottleAFTERBURNER (IF DESIRED)
8.Nose gear steeringDISENGAGE at 70 KNOTS
9.StickMOVE AFT at 80 KNOTS
10.Pitch attitudeMAINTAIN 10° to 12°
11.TrimAS REQUIRED

After Takeoff - Climb

StepSystemAction
1.GearUP
2.Slats & FlapsNORM (180 knots MIN)
3.PitchADJUST 10°-12° TILL 350 KIAS
4.AirspeedADJUST PITCH TO HOLD 350 KIAS
5.HeadingACCORDING TO FLIGHT PLAN

Cruise

StepSystemAction
1.(P-WSO) Altimeters
SET
CHECK STBY
RESET
COMPARE
2.Radar AltimeterAS REQUIRED
3.(WSO) Command SelectorAS BRIEFED
4.(P-WSO) Ops Check
a. Oxygen Quantity/Pressure/BlinkerCHECK
b. Cockpit PressureCHECK
c. Fuel Quantity/Transfer SwitchesCHECK
d. STBY CompassCHECK
e. Circuit BreakersCHECK
5.Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED