Dcs_fa_18c_hornet_episode_3_preflight_startup_t... May 2026

: Move the engine crank switch to RIGHT . Once RPM reaches approximately 25% , move the right throttle to the IDLE detent.

: Set the battery switch to ON (Right Console).

: Power on the Radar (set to OPR), RWR , IFF , and Data Link systems. 4. Taxi and Takeoff dcs_fa_18c_hornet_episode_3_preflight_startup_t...

: Turn the APU switch to ON. Wait for the green "Ready" light before attempting engine crank.

: Rotate the INS knob to GROUND (or CV if on a carrier). For faster alignment, select Stored Heading on the HSI page. : Move the engine crank switch to RIGHT

: Press the Takeoff Trim button and set the flaps switch to HALF .

: Use Nose Wheel Steering (NWS) to navigate to the runway. : Power on the Radar (set to OPR),

This summary covers the essential procedures from the tutorial. It details how to bring the Hornet from a "cold and dark" state to active flight. 1. Preflight and Initial Power

: Move the engine crank switch to RIGHT . Once RPM reaches approximately 25% , move the right throttle to the IDLE detent.

: Set the battery switch to ON (Right Console).

: Power on the Radar (set to OPR), RWR , IFF , and Data Link systems. 4. Taxi and Takeoff

: Turn the APU switch to ON. Wait for the green "Ready" light before attempting engine crank.

: Rotate the INS knob to GROUND (or CV if on a carrier). For faster alignment, select Stored Heading on the HSI page.

: Press the Takeoff Trim button and set the flaps switch to HALF .

: Use Nose Wheel Steering (NWS) to navigate to the runway.

This summary covers the essential procedures from the tutorial. It details how to bring the Hornet from a "cold and dark" state to active flight. 1. Preflight and Initial Power