Quick Startup Procedure as in training

[Ells228]

Ok, I think I got this one nailed down now, just need to get quicker lol

 

Here is the Quick Startup procedure (I'll extend it to a pdf file with where the switches, etc are later).

 

Electrical Startup

Batt to Power

Inverter to Standby

Lamp Test

Fuel indicator test (Test Ind)

Oxy flow to On

Oxy Ind test

Lights On

Com1 Radio VHF to TR

Squelch

Com2 Radio VHF to TR

Squelch

Com2 dial to Main

Close Canopy

APU & Engine Startup

Boost pump switches to On (all 4)

L+R fuel flow switch to Norm

APU Start

APU Gen to PWR

AC Gen switches to Up (L+R)

Left throttle to Idle

Right throttle to idle

Flight control check

APU to Off

APU to Off

Uncage SAI

Pre-Flight Setup

CDU + EGI to On

CICU to On

IFCC to Test

Press Enter on HUD to initiate BIT test

Yaw SAS Engage L+R

Pitch SAS Engage L+R

T/O Trim Set

EAC to On

On HUD Exit BIT test

DTS Load All

Set right MFCD to CDU

Exit menu’s on HUD

IFCC to On

Right MFCD to CDU Nav mode

Left MFCD to TAD

Set Steer Point to Flight Plan

CMSP to Standby

Set system select switches to On

JTRS to On

Anti Skid to On

Nosewheel Steering to On

[Mad Dog 7.62]

Good place to start, at least! Thanks!

[hollywoody]

Is there a key command list within the Manual anywhere not only for engine start but for all? thanks

[Nate--IRL--]

Is there a key command list within the Manual anywhere not only for engine start but for all? thanks

 

No not yet, the only list for now is in the options menu.

 

Nate

[hollywoody]

Thanks Nate

[Ells228]

And here it is in Word format with where the panels are and checks to carry out.

 

http://www.veao.eu/dcs_a10/DCS_A-10_Quick_Startup_Procedure.docx

 

Hope this helps any new pilots to the A-10, and a good checklist for seasoned ones.

 

Edit >> I changed my left and right engine startup and shutdown keys, use your own as set in Options

 

Quick shutdown procedures added - please re-download

Edited October 5, 2010 by Ells228

[Rusty_M]

that's brilliant! Thanks in advance of when I use it

[Tracer2k]

thanks man.. the only problem atleast for me seems to be that the EAC switch wont work.. even when i switch view so that i can see the actual switch.. nothing happens.. how did you work around this? or does it work for you?

[159th_Viper]

thanks man.. the only problem atleast for me seems to be that the EAC switch wont work.. even when i switch view so that i can see the actual switch.. nothing happens.. how did you work around this? or does it work for you?

 

Known issue. Can fly without it in the interem until rectified.

[hassata]

Excellent-many thanks

[SinandGrin]

Thanks Ells for the quick checklist. :thumbup: I can't wait until I have in my hand some nice laminated checklists. Hopefully soon.