Emergency procedures - Revision history

Domestos: /* Landing with Gear up or unsafe */

2017-03-19T12:21:30Z

Landing with Gear up or unsafe

Domestos: /* Radio failure */

2017-03-19T12:20:38Z

Radio failure

Domestos: /* Landing with Gear up or unsafe */

2017-03-19T12:17:43Z

Landing with Gear up or unsafe

Domestos: /* Radio failure */

2017-03-19T12:16:37Z

Radio failure

Domestos: /* Engine failure in flight */

2017-03-19T12:12:18Z

Engine failure in flight

Domestos: /* Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores */

2017-03-19T11:49:46Z

Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores

Domestos: /* Systems */

2017-03-19T11:48:46Z

Systems

Domestos: /* To do */

2017-03-19T11:22:46Z

To do

Domestos: updated

2017-03-19T11:22:07Z

updated

Domestos: updated

2017-03-19T10:52:22Z

updated

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 === Landing with Gear up or unsafe ===
-From the checklist
+From the checklist:
 Consider ejecting

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 Once again, refer to your Emergency Checklist to survive this situation.
-Check PFD                              If you’re on fire, EJECT
+Check PFD,                           If you’re on fire EJECT
 Stores	                                                                           		JETTISON

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 Armament                                                                                    Jettison  (prevents big explosions)
-TANK Inerting switch                                                               T    ank Inerting  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
+TANK Inerting switch                                                               Tank Inerting  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
 AIR REFUEL SW.                                                                    O    pen  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)

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 Once again, refer to your Emergency Checklist to survive this situation.
-Check PFD                              I f you’re on fire, EJECT
+Check PFD                              If you’re on fire, EJECT
 Stores	                                                                           		JETTISON

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 Your documents folder in Falcon BMS contains not only the manuals for the jet which you should study but also several checklists. These should be available to you at all times and you should refer to them whenever needed. The following procedures are based on those checklists.
-CONTROLS                               release
+CONTROLS release
-THROTTLE                                MIL if in Afterburner
+THROTTLE MIL if in Afterburner
-If you are inverted
+If you are inverted:
-RUDDER                                    Opposite yaw direction
+RUDDER Opposite yaw direction
-If still out of control
+If still out of control:
-MPO Switch (keypad o)             OVRD and hold it
+MPO Switch (keypad o) OVRD and hold it
-STICK                                        Cycle in Phase
+STICK Cycle in Phase
 Cycle in Phase means when the plane pitches down, move the stick forward and when the jet pitches up, move the stick back. Imagine you are trying to rock the plane off a ledge.
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 === Engine failure in flight ===
 It is possible to restart your engine in flight. The procedure differs slightly depending on engine RPM.
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 BASE KEY: midpoint of the turn from downwind to final no lower than 2000 AGL.
 You should fly your jet at an AOA of 6 degrees. This will ensure you are at the correct glide speed for your configuration. Be careful not to exceed 50 degrees bank with gear up and 55 degrees with gear down or you will drop like a greased stone.
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 === Radio failure ===
 As well as the normal radios in your F-16 there is a backup system. The CNI knob is located on the AUX COMM Panel and toggles between the Up Front Controller ( the ICP, DED and MFD’s) and the BACKUP radio’s.
+[[File:Backup 02.PNG|centre|frameless]]
 In the BACKUP position you can tune to a TACAN manually and Tune your UHF radio. You also have Backup IFF but Hellhound would have to kill you if it worked. Note that all VHF frequencies in BMS have a UHF equivalent. If your VHF radio is out you can still communicate on UHF. It is wise to know the tower frequency and the UHF 17 frequency in use. (currently UHF 17 is 359.300 Mhz) You can tune the Backup UHF radio on the Backup UHF Panel.
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 === HUD failure ===
 The HUD, or Heads up display offers a huge amount of information depending on the Master mode selected at any one time. It’s a vital aid for navigation. However if you lose the HUD you are not dead yet.
+[[File:Frontpan.PNG|centre|frameless|587x587px]]
 Most HUD information is mirrored elsewhere in your Jet. Practice turning the HUD off and get used to flying on these instruments.
 === Gear failure ===
 Your gear position is indicated by the GEAR POSITION INDICATOR (Duh)
+[[File:Leftpan.PNG|centre|frameless|344x344px]]
 When your gear is down you’ll have 3 green lights. When the gear is in transit, OR HAS FAILED TO LOCK IN POSITION there is a red warning light in the Gear handle. Should your gear fail, there’s a checklist for that!

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 The subject of Emergency procedures is huge and the pilot should work through the material provided with the sim to gain a proper understanding. I will attempt to cover the most common problems you will encounter and explain how they can be dealt with.
-== Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores ==
+=== Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores ===
 The things you hang off your jet will have an effect on it’s performance. You will not be able to achieve full speed and the G’s you can pull will be limited. A light load of Air to Air weapons will not have much effect, but an aircraft loaded to the max with bombs will be noticeably limited.
 [[File:Loadout.PNG|thumb|Loadout screen showing G and KIAS limits.]]

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 This can happen on ingress to a mission and mean you will need to abort. This is a tough call but there’s no point in nursing a half dead aircraft into a situation where you can’t effectively defend yourself or your partner. You should RTB as soon as possible. You should not RTB alone, your wingman will accompany you and keep an eye on you.
 ==Systems==
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 === Engine failure in flight ===
 It is possible to restart your engine in flight. The procedure differs slightly depending on engine RPM.
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 Toggle the Idle detent* (ALT-i)
-Check RPM increasing<br>
+Check RPM increasing<br>Depending on your throttle hardware you may have an idle detent built in. If this is the case you don’t need the shortcut. In either case:
 If your engine responds normally, continue. If not, prepare for the next possibility which is:
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 Once again, refer to your Emergency Checklist to survive this situation.
-Check PFD                              If you’re on fire, EJECT
+Check PFD                              I f you’re on fire, EJECT
-Stores	                                     		JETTISON
+Stores	                                                                           		JETTISON
-EPU Switch	                            	ON
+EPU Switch	                                                         	ON
-Air source knob	                      RAM
+Air source knob	                                   RAM
-Glide AOA	                              	6 Degrees
+Glide AOA	                                                             	6 Degrees
 Radio TWR                              Declare emergency
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 Gear                                        Down
-ALT Gear	                                	Pull if required
+ALT Gear	                                                                 	Pull if required
-FLARE	                                    	reduce to 160 knots at touchdown
+FLARE	                                                                         	reduce to 160 knots at touchdown
 Brake straight ahead and do not turn off the runway. If your engine is out, you will have limited stopping and steering. It would be uncool to crash AFTER you had successfully landed.
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 When your gear is down you’ll have 3 green lights. When the gear is in transit, OR HAS FAILED TO LOCK IN POSITION there is a red warning light in the Gear handle. Should your gear fail, there’s a checklist for that!
-LG Handle	                     	                                   			DOWN
+LG Handle	                                                                                  	                                   			DOWN
-Airspeed 	                      	                                   			190 MAX (IF POSS)
+Airspeed 	                                                                                     	                                   			190 MAX (IF POSS)
-Alt Gear Handle                                                 PULL
+Alt Gear Handle                                                      PULL
-If gear indicates SAFE (3 GREENS)	                	LAND NORMALLY
+If gear indicates SAFE (3 GREENS)	                                     	LAND NORMALLY
-If gear not safe	                                                  			PREPARE FOR GEAR UP LANDING
+If gear not safe                                                       PREPARE FOR GEAR UP LANDING
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 Consider ejecting
-Retain empty fuel tanks and racks	                                         		(forms a cushion)
+Retain empty fuel tanks and racks	                                                                                      		(forms a cushion)
-Armament	                                                                               			Jettison 	(prevents big explosions)
+Armament                                                                                    Jettison  (prevents big explosions)
-TANK Inerting switch                                                               Tank Inerting  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
+TANK Inerting switch                                                               T    ank Inerting  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
-AIR REFUEL SW.                                                                    Open  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
+AIR REFUEL SW.                                                                    O    pen  (reduces pressure in the fuel system)
-FCR                                                                                         off  (reduces radiation risk)
+FCR                                                                                              off  (reduces radiation risk)
-ST STA/ HDPT/ECM power                                                     off  (reduces electrical fire risk)
+ST STA/ HDPT/ECM power                                                        off  (reduces electrical fire risk)
 Land gently at a relatively flat attitude and pray.

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	The subject of Emergency procedures is huge and the pilot should work through the material provided with the sim to gain a proper understanding. I will attempt to cover the most common problems you will encounter and explain how they can be dealt with.		The subject of Emergency procedures is huge and the pilot should work through the material provided with the sim to gain a proper understanding. I will attempt to cover the most common problems you will encounter and explain how they can be dealt with.
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−	~~=To do=~~
−	*Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores
−	*Engine damage
−	*Engine failure in flight
−	*FLCS failure
−	*Radio failure
−	*Nav failure
−	*HUD failure
−	*Gear failure

	== Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores ==		== Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores ==

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 Look at the PFLD. Any stations that are damaged will be listed there. There are 9 available stations, the display will say either SMS STAx DEGR or SMS STAx FAIL. You must cross reference with your SMS page on the MFD and work out what’s hanging on the damaged station. If it’s your bombs, then there’s a good chance they won’t come off or won’t go bang.
-You could consider flying as escort for the rest of your package or RTB. If it’s your A/A stores you need to think about your survivability in an engagement. Either way, inform your flight lead immediately so they can come up with a plan.{{Nav UOAF}}
+You could consider flying as escort for the rest of your package or RTB. If it’s your A/A stores you need to think about your survivability in an engagement. Either way, inform your flight lead immediately so they can come up with a plan.
 [[Category:UOAF]]
 [[Category:UOAF: BMS Codex]]

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 == Exceeding g-limits or airspeed for stores ==
 The things you hang off your jet will have an effect on it’s performance. You will not be able to achieve full speed and the G’s you can pull will be limited. A light load of Air to Air weapons will not have much effect, but an aircraft loaded to the max with bombs will be noticeably limited.
+[[File:Loadout.PNG|thumb|Loadout screen showing G and KIAS limits.]]
 Before the mission you should refer to the bottom right of your loadout screen
 and note the Max and Min G limit and the Max and Min IAS (indicated airspeed) and Mach.
-If you exceed these limits it’s likely that you will break something  your bomb fuzes may fail, or your pylon stations may pack in and you will not be able to use your ordnance. In the sim you will hear ominous groaning sounds if you go too fast or pull too many g’s. Note that the negative G number in particular is very small. Be especially careful when flying NOE or “bunting” the nose down as it doesn't take much to break something.
+<u>'''If you exceed these limits it’s likely that you will break something'''</u>  your bomb fuzes may fail, or your pylon stations may pack in and you will not be able to use your ordnance. In the sim you will hear ominous groaning sounds if you go too fast or pull too many g’s. Note that the negative G number in particular is very small. Be especially careful when flying NOE or “bunting” the nose down as it doesn't take much to break something.
-Actions on hearing the dreaded graunching sound or on suspected over-g/speed:
+'''Actions on hearing the dreaded graunching sound or on suspected over-g/speed:'''
 Look at the PFLD. Any stations that are damaged will be listed there. There are 9 available stations, the display will say either SMS STAx DEGR or SMS STAx FAIL. You must cross reference with your SMS page on the MFD and work out what’s hanging on the damaged station. If it’s your bombs, then there’s a good chance they won’t come off or won’t go bang.