E-2C HAWKEYE CHECKLIST (see also QUICK START on NOTES tab)

Panel Options

[ ] Tailhook Operation (key assigned in FS)
[ ] Open passenger/cargo door (SHIFT+E)
[ ] Folding Wings (key assigned in FS)

1. Pre-takeoff

[ ] Set Parking Brake ( Ctrl + . )
[ ] Adjust seat for visibility (Down: Shift + Enter, Up: Shift + Backspace)
[ ] Set radios and navigation instruments as required
[ ] Electricals ON
[ ] Switch lights ON
[ ] Check fuel status
[ ] Set fuel load within limit for Position selected
[ ] Throttle to idle position
[ ] Start Engine Generators 1 and 2
[ ] Check engine status by increasing RPM then IDLE
[ ] Check ENGINE CONTROL UNIT for current engine status
[ ] Fasten seatbelts and close all exits.

2. Runway Takeoff

[ ] Taxi to takeoff position and set Park Brake
[ ] Advance throttle to increase engine RPM - check engine status
[ ] Reduce throttle to IDLE
[ ] Set flaps as required (Normal takeoff Position 2 - 10 degrees)
[ ] Check compass reading, instruments and nav/radios
[ ] Request takeoff through ATC
[ ] On clearance, increase RPM to full throttle and release brake
[ ] Keep aircraft on runway centreline and apply up elevator
[ ] At 300 ft altitude: GEAR UP, FLAPS UP
[ ] Level aircraft and adjust throttle for desired climb rate

3. Carrier Takeoff

[ ] Taxi to catapult position, set Park Brake, and arm catapult (Shift + F9)
[ ] Advance throttle to increase engine RPM - check engine status
[ ] Reduce throttle to IDLE
[ ] Set flaps as required (Normal takeoff - Position 2 (10 degrees)
[ ] Check compass reading, instruments and nav/radios
[ ] Request takeoff through ATC
[ ] On clearance, apply full throttle and release Park Brake to operate catapult
[ ] Climb to 300 ft,  GEAR UP, FLAPS UP in increments
[ ] Level aircraft and adjust throttle for desired climb rate

4. Carrier Approach and Landing


[ ] Dump fuel if necessary to get aircraft weight at or below carrier landing max (41,520 lb)
[ ] On downwind leg of pattern, reduce speed to 200 kt and then lower landing gear and tailhook
[ ] Decrease airspeed to 160 kt, lower flaps to position 2 (10 degrees) and turn onto final at about 130 kt
[ ] Line up with carrier deck and check approach height and angle of attack
[ ] On final approach, set flaps to Position 3 (20 degrees). When speed is below 100 kt, set full flaps
[ ] Use throttle and elevators to control approach speed (81-85 kt), descent rate (500 fpm) and attitude (AoA Indicator)
[ ] Fly it onto the deck - don't chop the throttle or flare the aircraft before touchdown
[ ] Chop throttle and brake after cable arrest

5. Runway Landings

[ ] Dump fuel if necessary to get aircraft weight at or below runway landing max (43,480 lb)
[ ] On downwind leg of pattern, reduce speed to 200 kt and then lower landing gear
[ ] As speed decreases, lower flaps to position 2 (10 degrees) and turn onto final at about 130 kt
[ ] On final approach, set flaps to position 3(20 degrees). When speed is below 100 kt, set full flaps
[ ] Use throttle and elevators to control airspeed, descent rate, and correct attitude (AoA Indicator) 
[ ] Fly it onto the runway - don't chop the throttle or flare the aircraft before touchdown
[ ] After touchdown, apply brakes (and reverse thrust if desired)
[ ] Leave runway when possible

6. Shut-Down

[ ] Set parking brake
[ ] Check that flaps are in UP position
[ ] Throttle to idle
[ ] Switch OFF radios, nav instruments
[ ] Turn engines OFF
[ ] Switch lights OFF
[ ] Set wings to fold position
[ ] Turn electricals OFF
