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Takeoff

Here is the takeoff checklist for Israeli Air Force.... print it out and keep it handy!

Taxi Checklist  
Engine ON (or use throttle controller) 1
80 % throttle  
Taxi using rudders
Keep speed under 50 kts or the steering will go to takeoff mode, which is much less responsive.
 
Brake as necessary B
Taxi to runway  
Stop on the takeoff area  
Takeoff Checklist  
Brakes ON B
Check Flaps DOWN F
Full Afterburner 8
Brakes OFF B
At 180 knots apply FULL back stick  
When the aircraft takes off, IMMEDIATELY apply forward stick until the nose is pitched up about 10 degrees.  
Check Altitude increasing  
Gear UP G
Check Speed increasing
If the speed is not increasing, lower the nose.
 
At 250 knots  
Flaps up F
Climb to Altitude and turn to heading  


F-16 Falcon, Brakes on, lined up ready for takeoff



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