Jetfighter III Checklists

Daily Duties Checklist
Duty	Location
Read your email to get latest intel	Cabin
Read the newspaper	Library
Attend Mission Briefing	Briefing Room
Select aircraft	Hangar
Load ordnance	Hangar
Go to aircraft	Hangar
Take-off Checklist
Pre-flight
Adjust the speaker or headphones volume to a comfortable level.
ADJUST RUDDER PEDALS
Make sure the control stick moves freely and is secure.

Check control surfaces are moving freely and correctly
Take care not to trigger weapons release
Engine Start
Brake ON	B
Thrust 60 %	6
Standard takeoff
Flaps Down	Ctrl F
Engines to Burner
WheelBrake off	B
Rotate AT 130 kts BY PULLING THE STICK BACK
The amount of back stick necesary will depend on the ordnance loadout.
Maintain precisely 10 deg pitch up.
CAUTION WARNING Do not over-rotate the aircraft at take-off, as this will cause stalling. Be prepared to rapidly adjust the stick forward as the aircraft takes off
Gear up	G
Flaps up	Ctrl F
Navigation
Autopilot
The autopilot steers the a/c towards the currently selected waypoint.
Auropilot on	Shift A
Autopilot off	Shift A
WARNING: The autopilot will not avoid terrain or land the aircraft.
Navigate to Waypoint
HUD to Nav mode	N
View waypoints	F7
Next waypoint	N
Previous waypoint	Shift N
Look forward	F1
Follow the steering bugs to the waypoint
Note: The waypoints also appear as green dots on the map (M)
HASELL scan
Run this scan constantly during flight:
Heading	On the HUD
Altitude	On the HUD
Speed	On the HUD
Engines	On the HUD
Lookout	F2 - F4 - F3 - F4

Station Keeping
The first few flight exercises relate to Station Keeping.
Station Keeping is the ability to keep your aircraft on a specified HEADING, ALTITUDE and SPEED.
Aircraft fly at set altitudes which are decided before flight. Develop the habit of maintaining your desired altitude within plus or minus 100 feet.
Fly at "round number' altitudes, such as 500 ft, 1000 ft, 1500 ft, 2000 ft, 5000 ft, 10000 ft etc.
Flight Exercise: Maintain Level Flight
Pause the simulation	Ctrl P
Find the FPI (Flight Path Indicator)
Find the Pitch ladder
Adjust the Pitch ladder	L



Fast Jet Throttle Settings
Throttle Settings
Flight exercise: Cruise Throttle Setting
When you can comfortably maintain level flight, set the throttle to 80 %.

80 % thrust
Flight exercise: MIL POWER
100 % throttle is known as MIL POWER ( Full military power)
Select MIL POWER	0
Flight exercise: Gate Settings
Selecting Afterburner is referred as "going gate". The aircraft in JetFighter 3 have 5 afterburner stages.
Select A/B stages 1 - 5

Stage 5 afterburner
Set MIL power	0

Climb and Descent
Cultivate smooth and accurate climbing. The 10 degree climb is common practice in a fast jet.
10 DEGREE CLIMB
Establish the aircraft in level flight
Set cruise throttle setting
Ease back on the stick until the FPI has settled on the 10 degree pitch ladder.
10 degree climb


Ease the stick forward until level flight is established at a 'round number' altitude
Establish another 10 degree climb
Establish level flight
20 degree climb


Descend at 10 Degrees

Descend at 20 Degrees

Basic Flying Skills: Level Turns
There are 3 important principles to remember before you turn:
1. Look before you turn
2. Look before you turn
3. Look before you turn
Level Turns
Establish level flight	Adjust the stick
Set cruise speed	0
Look left	F2

Look back left	F4

Look right	F3

Look back right	F4

Now that we are sure there is no conflicting air traffic in the immediate area, we can begin our turn.
Look slightly left	Keypad 7
Ease the joystick left until you are in a 45 degree bank
Release the joystick
The aircraft will turn left.
You are now in a level turn to the left.

As you approach the desired heading, ease the joystick right until the aircraft is again in level flight.
Ease the joystick right until a 45 degree bank is achieved The aircraft will turn right. Ease the joystick left until the aircraft is level again
Stall Recovery
Climb to 20,000 feet and practice stall recovery.
Cut the throttle to 10% (1 key)	1
Establish a 40 degree climb

Pitched up, prior to a stall. Note the airspeed has dropped to 72 knots
A stall will develop
STALL RECOVERY CHECKLIST
Stall warning horn will sound
Stick FORWARD
Throttle 100 %
Pitch DOWN 20 DEGREES
Resume level flight as speed increases
Basic Flying Skills Part 5: The Loop
Definition: A complete circle flown in the pitching plane.
The loop can be used as a defensive or an offensive manoeuver. Refer to the chapter in your JF3 manual on ACM.
Vertical Loop
Perform Hasell Checks
Establish A Set Heading And Altitude
Thrust to Full Burner
Look Up
Pitch Up At A Constant 3 G's

Be gentle on the stick. Speed is easily dissipated in the loop by harsh use of elevators
AS THE A/C GOES "OVER THE TOP" Thrust 50 %

Pitch MAINTAIN 3 G's

Level out at your original Heading, Altitude And Speed

Formation Flight
Look at your wingman	W
If the wingman is not in visual range:
Radar On	Alt R
IFF Discriminator ALL	;
TARGET WINGMAN	T
TACTICAL VIEW	F9
MANOEUVER TO FORMATION POSITION



Air to Air checklist
Display the Radar	Alt R
AIR TO AIR MODE	Enter
Radar Range DOWN	R
Radar Range UP	Shift R
IFF TOGGLE: All \| Hostile \| Friendly	;
Designate Target
CLOSEST	Y
AHEAD	U
CYCLE ALL	T
Target Range 6 - 20 km
Select AMRAAM
Steer TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX INTO TARGETING CIRCLE
Fire WHEN TD BOX FLASHES


Target Range 2 - 10 km
Select AIM-9
Steer TARGET DESIGNATOR BOX INTO TARGETING CIRCLE
Fire WHEN TD BOX FLASHES

Target Range 0 - 2 km
Select GUNS
Air to Air: GUNS SNAPSHOT
Defn: A gun attack achieved by crossing the bogey's flight path (often at high angles).
Pros: Quick to execute.
Pros: You can keep your energy state high.
Cons: Target has a less predictable flight path.
Cons: More difficult to execute as you may only have a fraction of a second to get the kill.
Air to Air: Guns Snapshot
Mentally project the enemy flight path
Position the pipper well in front of this path
Correct as necessary to intersect the enemy flight path
Fire as bogey comes into range
CAUTION WARNING It is exceedingly dangerous to lose sight of the enemy below the nose of your a/c. If this looks like occurring, maneouvre to keep the bogey to one side rather than below your a/c.

Air to Air: GUNS TRACKING SHOT
Defn: A gun attack achieved by maneuvering to the rear quarter of a bogey.
Advantages: More certain kill once a tracking solution is achieved.
Disadvantages: Longer time required More predictable flight path. This is very dangerous in a multi-bogey environment.
Manoeuvre to the bogey's rear quarter
Point your nose ahead of the target
Match the bogey's bank
Match the bogey's turn rate by keeping the bogey at a constant position in your HUD
At this stage you are "In the saddle"

Pull up until the pipper is over the target
Fire short bursts

Air to Ground
MISSION PROFILES
The standard ground attack profile is known as a : HI - LOW - HI i.e. a High level ingress, a low level approach to target and a high level return to base.
LOW LEVEL FLIGHT
Set Pitch Ladder to 5 degrees	L
Set Altimeter to ABOVE GROUND LEVEL	Shift A
Fly BELOW 500 FEET
CAUTION Warning: Do not exceed 5 degrees pitch down when manoeuvering at low altitude
AGM-65 MAVERICK
Radar DISPLAYED	Alt R
AGM-65 SELECT	Backspace
Select pre-programmed targets
Wpn release when 'IN RNG' is displayed
Egress
A/C IS FREE TO MANOUEVER AFTER WEAPON RELEASE
JINK
FLARES	F
CHAFF	C
CCIP BOMBING
Select MK82	Backspace
Altimeter to ABOVE GROUND LEVEL	Alt A
Head TOWARDS TARGETS
Altitude 1,500 ft
RELEASE BOMBS AS PIPPER PASSES OVER TARGET

JINK
FLARES	F
CHAFF	C
TARGETS OF OPPORTUNITY: AGM-65 Maverick
Radar DISPLAYED	Alt R
AGM-65 SELECT	Backspace
Enable Targeting system	Shift D
MANOEUVER TDC OVER TARGET
DESIGNATE TARGET	D

Release weapon when TDC flashes
JINK
FLARES	F
CHAFF	C
NOTE: The target designator can be very useful for marking target locations. For example, on a low level sweep in bad weather and rugged terrain, marking a location as you fly past makes it easy to find your way back using the HUD range readout and the tactical view (F9).
Landing ILS
HUD NAV MODE	N
SELECT IAF (Initial Approach fix)	N
Alt	3000 FT
Speed	300 KTS
SELECT FAF (Final Approach fix)	N
FOLLOW GLIDE SLOPE
Speed	250 kts
Gear DOWN	G
Flaps DOWN	F
SELECT RUNWAY WAYPOINT	N
PUT VELOCITY VECTOR ON LANDING AREA
AOA	7-8 DEG
Visual Landing
Approach the runway from any heading
HUD NAV MODE	N
Altimeter AGL MODE	Shift-A
Alt	600ft AGL
Speed	300 KTS
DOWNWIND
Position 1 mile ABEAM OF RUNWAY
Alt	600 ft AGL
Speed	250 KTS
Gear DOWN	G
Flaps DOWN	Ctrl-F
ARC TO FINAL
Position 1-3 MILES PAST THRESHOLD
Throttle	60%
BANK LEFT AT 3g
INTERCEPT ILS
AOA	7-8 DEG
Place FPI ON RUNWAY
TOUCHDOWN
Throttle 10%
Stick FORWARD
Brake ON	B
Taxi AT 30 KTS
Carrier Take-off
CARRIER PRE-FLIGHT
TOWER "Ready to Launch"
Adjust the volume of your speakers or headphones
Make sure the control stick moves freely and is secure.
WARNING: Take care not to trigger weapons release.
CARRIER ENGINE START
Engines 60% RPM	6
CARRIER NAVIGATION
Note bearing and Altitude to WP 1
CAT LAUNCH
FULL AFTERBURNER	/
Hold Stick 3/4 back
Release wheelbrake	B
CARRIER CLIMB OUT
Pitch 20 DEG UP
Altitude INCREASING
Speed INCREASING
Gear UP	G
Flaps UP	Ctrl-F
Heading TO WAYPOINT 1
ACM CONFIDENCE CHECKS
Radar DISPLAYED	Alt-R
IFF HOSTILE	;
INSTRUMENT APPROACH
SELECT NAV MODE	N
SELECT IAF
(Initial Approach Fix)	N
Alt	3000 ft
Speed	300 kts
SELECT FAF (Final Approach Fix)	N
Speed	250 kts
Gear DOWN	G
Flaps DOWN	Ctrl F
Hook DOWN	A
FOLLOW GLIDESLOPE
SELECT CVN (Carrier)	N
PUT FPI ON THE ARRESTOR WIRES
MAINTAIN AOA OF 7 - 8 DEGREES
VISUAL APPROACH
DOWNWIND
Heading Opposite course to carrier and 1 mile abeam
Alt	600 FT
Speed	250 KTS
Gear DOWN	G
Flaps DOWN	Ctrl F
Hook DOWN	A
ARC TO FINAL
Position 1 1/2 TO 3 miles past carrier
BANK LEFT AT 3g TO INTERCEPT ILS
CAUTION NOTE Remember that the landing bearing is 10 deg left of the carrier heading, so travel past the wake during the arc .
Alt	600 ft
Speed	Reducing
AOA	7-8 DEG
FINAL
FOLLOW ILS
Check GEAR, FLAPS, HOOK DOWN
AOA	7-8 DEG
WAVE OFF
Throttle FULL BURNER	/
Gear UP as you leave the deck	G
Flaps UP	F
Adjust pitch to avoid impact with the sea
FLAME OUT ON APPROACH
Gear UP	G
Flaps UP	F
Engine RESTART	0
Pitch 5 DEGREES UP
Emergency Checklists
MISSILE AVOIDANCE
IR and RADAR GUIDED MISSILES	Radar White dots
Map Red arrows
ECM ON	J
MANOEUVER ACROSS THE MISSILE PATH
DISPENSE FLARES	F
CHAFF	C
STALL RECOVERY
STALL WARNING HORN WILL SOUND
Stick FORWARD
Throttle 100 %
Pitch DOWN 20 DEGREES
RESUME LEVEL FLIGHT AS SPEED INCREASES
If a fully developed stall occurs below 5,000 ft
PULL EJECTION HANDLE	Ctrl E
EJECTION
EJECTION is mandatory in these circumstances:
1. Aircraft is in a descending attitude and cannot be leveled out
2. Stall below 5,000 ft
3. Spin below 10,000 ft
4. Engine fire
If time allows:
Head towards the sea or unpopulated areas
SLOW TO < 400 KTS
EJECTION SPEED RANGES
SAFE	0 - 400 kts
UNSAFE	400 - 600 kts
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS	>600 kts
At low level Pitch UP 20 DEGREES
This imparts a higher trajectory to the ejection seat than ejecting from level flight
PULL EJECTION HANDLE	Ctrl E

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