Jetfighter III Checklists

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

CAUTION