Taxi
Before Taxi
Pilot
| Step | System | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | COMM & NAV Equipment | ON & CHECK |
| 2. | IFF | STANDBY |
| 3. | Radar Altimeter | ON & CHECK |
| 4. | Altimeter & SPC | SET & CHECK |
| 5. | Speed Brakes | CHECK🔧 |
| 6. | Slats & Flaps | CHECK🔧 |
| 7. | Flight Controls | CHECK🔧 |
| 8. | Slats & Flaps | NORM |
| 9. | ARI Disengage | CHECK🔧 (use paddle) |
| 10. | STAB AUG Switches | ENGAGE AND CHECK🔧 |
| 11. | Reference Sys Select | PRIM (INS in NAV) |
| 12. | Compass Mode Control Knob | SYNC |
| 13. | AFCS | CHECK (if required) |
| 14. | STAB AUG Switches | DISENGAGE |
| 15. | Trim | CHECK🔧 & SET |
| 1-3 UNITS NOSE DOWN | ||
| 16. | Slats & flaps | OUT & DOWN🔧 |
| 17. | Optical Sight | STBY/CAGE |
| 18. | Pneumatic Pressure | CHECK |
| 19. | IFF | CHECK |
| 20. | Radar Altimeter | CHECK & SET |
| 21. | Wheel chocks | REMOVE🔧 |
🟡 CAUTION: Do not move aircraft with INS in ALIGN mode.
WSO
| Step | System | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Interior Check | COMPLETE |
| 2. | COMM & NAV Equipment | ON & CHECK |
| 3. | Target Designator | POWER ON & STOWED |
| 4. | Radar BIT Checks | INITIATE |
| 5. | WRCS BIT Checks | INITIATE |
| 6. | NAV Computer Mode | AS DESIRED |
| 7. | Altimeter & SPC | SET & CHECK |
Taxiing
| Step | System | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wheel Brakes | TEST |
| 2. | Nose Gear Steering | ENGAGE & CHECK |
| 3. | (P-WSO) Flight Instruments | CHECK |
| 4. | (P-WSO) Oxygen Diluter | AS REQUIRED |
🟡 CAUTION: Taxi with canopies full open or full closed; with the canopies open, maintain taxi speeds below 60 knots to prevent damage to the canopy operating mechanism.
🟡 CAUTION: Adequate distance between aircraft must be maintained during formation taxi. An open canopy may be damaged by engine exhaust blast.
🟡 CAUTION: While taxiing during high gross weight conditions, the turning radius should be increased to relieve excessive side loads on the main landing gear struts, wheels, and tires.