TAKEOFF - in a fast jet fighter This example is from the 1990's combat simulations F22 Lightning 3 and F/A-18 Korea. Usually the mission begins with you lined up on the take-off area. If not, you will have to taxi there, which is like driving a car, only slower. Lined up Check control surfaces Set Full Afterburner Rotate (lift the nose) at 120 knots Climb at 10 to 20 degrees nose up Gear Up G Flaps Up F Set cruise throttle   That was easy wasn't it ?

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