F/A-18C Basic Course (DCS)

For the following section use the training mission called Engine Start and Rolling.

Having arrived at the Hold, the following checks are performed:

• Ejector seat must be armed with a left click (EJECTION SEAT ARMED).

• Check the Canopy is closed and locked.  CANOPY not displaying in LDDI

• Check whether the oxygen supply is activated (Check OBOGS ON / OXY FLOW ON)

  
  

  WARNING

  It is possible to set the OXY FLOW knob to an intermediate position between ON and OFF, which can reduce the oxygen flow. OXY FLOW should always be turned completely to the ON or OFF position.

• Check inertial navigation system (INS) and right-click to enter navigation mode INS IFA/NAV.

• Ejector seat must be armed with a left click (EJECTION SEAT ARMED).

• Release the parking brake if used at the Hold.

• Request take-off clearance from ATC. #

  
  
  

  As a reply we receive the permission with the indication of the current air pressure QFE. We remember this for the next point.

  
  
  
  

• Compare the altimeter with the QFE specified by the ATC (Check QFE).

  In the beginning we set the altimeter to 0.  So, the displayed QFE on the altimeter should match the QFE given by ATC.  The altimeter can now be readjusted if necessary.

• Look out up the approach path to the right and down the runway to the left to check the airspace for other aircraft.  (Check Approach & Departure Lanes). This is to make sure that no other aircraft is currently on approach and that the runway is clear, which should be the case if everyone follows the instructions of the ATC.

  
  
  
  
  

• Taxi out onto the runway, align the machine with the centre line and roll forward slightly. This ensures that the nose wheel is straight.

  
  
  

  Almost there, next is the takeoff.