Checks

Question 1

“SPIT” check

Answer 1

->Fuel in normal normal

Strobes
Pitot heat
IFF
Taxi/Landing lights

->No AvBit

Question 2

10,000’ / 15 minute checks

Answer 2

• Engine instruments (EGT, FF, N2)
• HYDS
• Cabin Press
• Volts
• Fuel state, check
• LAW
• BINGO

Question 2

Penetration checks

Answer 2

Cockpit defog / temp -> as req
MASTER ARM -> SAFE
CNTR AUG -> ALL
Wx / field conditions -> checked
Navaids --> tune / ID
Standby AI -> ERECT
Standby baro alt -> set local baro press
LAW -> set
MFD / HUD -> set NAV mode, compare ADI/HSI/HUD with stby inst.

Question 3

Landing checks

Answer 3

Gear                -> DOWN
Flaps/slats      -> FULL (or as req)
Hook               -> UP ( or as req)
Harness          -> as req
Speed brakes -> EXT (or as req)
ANTI-SKID      -> ON (or as req)

Question 4

Cockpit preflight

Answer 4

Canopy - secured, no scratches/delam, good seals

MDC Pin - removed + stowed

Ejection Seat Safety Pin - Removed + Stowed

Rudder Lock - Released + stowed

Ejection Seat - Checks completed.

Question 5

Ejection seat checks

Answer 5

SAFE / ARM handle - safe

Manual override - fully down and locked

Ejection control safety pin - removed and stowed

Emergency O2 ring - off

Emergency O2 press - 1,800 - 2,500 psi

Leg restraints - properly routed

ELT + O2 lanyards - connected

Catapult manifold valve - secured, hose connected, retaining pin installed

Parachute withdrawal line - correctly secured to rocket deployment stirrup

Top latch - “spigot indicator” (pin) flush w/ end of plunger

Thermal batteries - check for white or light pink strips

Backpad - adjust

Question 7

Thunderstorm penetration checklist

Answer 7

HALT:

Heat (pitot)

Airspeed / attitude:

- 250kts
- transition to instruments/stabilize
- heading for shortest penetration
- avoid upper 2/3, freezing level +/-2,000'

Lights (all to full bright)

Tight (lower seat, tighten belts)

Question 8

4 Tones for test

Answer 8

Warning
Caution
Wheels
Weapons

Question 9

4 Items ON prior to batteries (rest off)

Answer 9

Eng sw
Gen sw
airflow
anti-skid
(A-COL / PINKY)

Question 10

Stall and Aerobatic Checklist

Answer 10

Secure cockpit of foreign objects
secure map case
check fuel state
clear area