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Checklist
Pre Flight Inspection
Obtain necessary info: Game-IP, RW-channel, F4-Squadron
Start Roger Wilco, check in ("Callsign is up")
IRC: /nick callsign^ or disconnect
Start HOTAS drivers if applicable
Start Falcon 4.0
Mission Schedule
1 .Stop the clock
2 .Open "chatbox" - "callsign in time stop"
3 .Obtain flight and position from lead - enter flight
4 .Check flightplan, loadout (in briefing do not open the loadout menu) & ROE
5 .Verify: Callsign, Joystick centering, Sound level
6 .Check throttle idle
In Cockpit
1 .Brakes on
2 .VHF to Broadcast
3 .UHF to Flight
4 .Set active to VHF
5 .Check in (shift-T, "in")
6 .HUD - set color/brightness/clutter/vvi as desired
7 .ALOW - set as desired/as briefed
8 .Check winds
9 .VTR Switch (Note try to record the attack run, but not the 80nm flight before and after)
10 .MFDs Setup - set as desired
11 .TACAN Setup - Set to Home base or Alternate and set T/R
12 .Wait for all pilots to enter the flight - Do not move until cleared by lead.
Taxi
"Callsign ready for taxi"
Follow lead commands, for taxi to active runway
Maintain 150' (staggered column) or 300´ Trail separation during taxi
Runway lineup - maintain wingtip separation and 500' separation between elements/flights
Take-off (normal)
Line up
Minimum takeoff interval between aircrafts: Mil power: 5 seconds
AB: 10 seconds
When carrying live A/G ordinance: 15 seconds
Hold wheel brakes
Throttle to 80%
Release wheel brakes
Throttle to 100% (full mil power)
Adjust centerline with nose wheel
Rudders become active at ~ 70 knots
If heavy, by reaching 70kts apply full AB
By 150kts pull up gradually to 10 degrees and hold until wheels lift up
Pull up landing gear
Take-off (formation)
Note: Formation takeoff prohibited when: Runway width is less than 125 feet
Crosswind component exceeds 15 knots
Weight difference between aircraft exceeds 2,500 lbs.
Line up
Minimum takeoff interval between ELEMENTS: Mil power: 15 seconds
AB: 20 seconds
When carrying live A/G ordinance: 20 seconds
Wingman - Align appropriately with leader, ensuring wingtip seperation
Hold wheel brakes
Leader - signal throttle increase
Throttle to 80%
Leader - signal wheel brake release
Release wheel brakes
Throttle to 100% (full mil power)
Leader - reduce throttle slightly to give wingman power advantage
Wingman - Stabilize position and wingtip clearance
Adjust centerline with nose wheel
Rudders become active at ~ 70 knots
By 150kts pull up to 10 degrees and hold until wheels lift up
Gear up on Leads signal
After Takeoff
set waypoint 2
Maintain formation
at 350kts pull back to full mil power
pitch to hold 350kts - or as required to join up with your flight leader
Fence Check
Weapons setup check, bomb delivery modes (ripple, spacing)
Tacan setup
Lights out
Fuel check
ECM and auto flare/chaff as required