Tomcat checklists explained

[Reflected]

The takeoff, fence-in, refueling and landing checklists are built into my DCS World campaigns in an interactive way. Both in 'Zone 5' and 'Fear the Bones' but also the upcoming 'Speed & Angels' campaign with Paco Chierici. Let's walk through each checklist item and see what they mean.
 

 

[Rudel_chw]

Not flying the Tomcat at the moment, but just have to say that I enjoy every one of your DCS tutorials and tips videos, and this one is no exception … really enjoyable and helpful 

Cheers!

[Golo]

One small note, you were pointing at selector switch on Launch Bar Abort Panel instead of Feed switch when talking about fuel feed. Fuel feed switch is located above refuel probe ext/ret switch and right of the control surface indicators display (both are guarded).

Just pointing that out as not to confuse those two.

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8 hours ago, Golo said:

One small note, you were pointing at selector switch on Launch Bar Abort Panel instead of Feed switch when talking about fuel feed. Fuel feed switch is located above refuel probe ext/ret switch and right of the control surface indicators display (both are guarded).

Just pointing that out as not to confuse those two.

Well spotted, thanks!

[WarthogOsl]

I was always a bit confused by one aspect of the checklist in Fear the Bones, because it seemed to want you to extend the wings while still parked.

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Just now, WarthogOsl said:

I was always a bit confused by one aspect of the checklist in Fear the Bones, because it seemed to want you to extend the wings while still parked.

You don't have to press spacebar immediately. You do that when you get there

[sLYFa]

Very good video, just a couple of things:

The readiness of the outboard spoiler module is checked on the hydraulic panel, not on the flight controls indicator. 

Missile prep would be on before performing the fence in. The missiles need to tune which takes a couple of minutes. AFAIK missile prep was turned on on the ground so the RIO had time to sort out any issues should the missiles fail to tune. 

 

[iantron]

I believe missile prep is in fence checks as a confirmation. It should already be on as said before, but you better make sure anyway.

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On 5/20/2022 at 5:53 PM, sLYFa said:

Very good video, just a couple of things:

The readiness of the outboard spoiler module is checked on the hydraulic panel, not on the flight controls indicator. 

Missile prep would be on before performing the fence in. The missiles need to tune which takes a couple of minutes. AFAIK missile prep was turned on on the ground so the RIO had time to sort out any issues should the missiles fail to tune. 

 

Thanks for the clarification. I wondered about the spoiler module, now I know.

Yeah, the missiles need some time, the checklist just asks you to verify it's on. It's interesting to know that it was turned on on the ground even to allow time for troubleshooting.

Thanks again for the info!