PREMIER AIRCRAFT DESIGN COCKPIT CHECKLIST FOR LOCKHEED C-130J From the original real world C-130 check list by David Giles Adapted and simplified for use with the PAD model. [lists] 0=Before Starting Engines 1=Before Starting Engines Completion 2=Starting Engines 3=Before Taxi, 4=Before Taxi Completion 5=Taxi, Taxi 6=Before Takeoff 7=Before Takeoff Completion 8=Lineup, Lineup 9=Takeoff, 10=After Takeoff 11=Cruise, 12=Descent, 13=Before Landing 14=After Landing 15=Engine Shutdown [Before starting engines] 1=SCNS/GPS - Set. 2=Radios - On/Set (request start clearance). 3=Lights - Set. 4=Fuel Quantity- Checked 5=Ramp and Door Controls - Check [Before starting engines completion] 1=Parking Brake - Set, remove chocks. 2=Throttles - Ground Idle. 3=Flap Handle - Set (confirm to setting on gauge). 4=Chocks - Removed. [Starting engines]* 0=Clear/Start #3 Engine. 1=Remove External Equipment (ground power cart). 2=Clear/Start #4 Engine. 3=External Equipment - Removed. 4=Clear/Start #2 Engine. 5=Clear/Start #1 Engine. 6=Secure Crew Entrance Door. *NOTE - The PAD model autostart switch starts the engines in 1-2-3-4 sequence. Use the individual engine start switches if you want to simulate the real world start sequence as shown above. [Before taxi] 0=Compass System and Heading Indicators - Checked and Verified. 1=Radios and Navigation Equipment - Set (all necessary radios, instruments, and RADAR altimeter on). 2=IFF/Transponder - Checked/Standby. 3=Flaps - Flaps - Set- 20º for take-off. 4=Autopilot - Required flight Data set, master switch Off. 5=Instruments - Checked. 6=GPS - Checked. 7=Altimeters - Set (local setting). 8=Taxi Light - On. [Taxi] 0=Brakes - Tested. 1=Instruments - Checked (proper movement and displacement during left and right turn). [Before take-off] 0=Safety Belt/Shoulder Harness - Fastened/Unlocked. 1=Trim - Set. +10 (nose up) for take-off 2=Flaps - Set- 20º ( 2 notches)for take-off. 3=Flight Controls - Checked (freedom of movement). 4=Crew Briefing - Completed (include departure instructions, and takeoff emergencies). 5=Instruments - Set (for departure). [Lineup] 0=Exterior Lights - Set (extend and turn on landing lights). 1=IFF/Transponder - On/Set. [Take-off] 0=Hold Brakes and Set Takeoff Power (100% RPM, do not exceed max torque). 1=Release Brakes. 2=Takeoff Speed (100-120 KIAS depending on weight), Rotate & Establish 10 Degrees Nose Up. [Climb out] 0=Landing Gear - Up (upon positive indication of climb). 1=Flaps - Up (after gear retracts). 2=Taxi/Landing Lights - Off and Retract. 3=Accelerate to 180-200 KIAS for Climb. 4= Trim for climb or switch on autopilot. [Cruise] 0=Climb to Cruise Altitude. 1=Set throttle to Cruise Speed (280KTAS - 310KTAS 2=Trim for cruise or switch on autopilot. [Descent] 0=Crew Briefing - Complete (brief weather, airport, approach, and emergency information {if needed} 1=Landing Data - Checked. 2=Safety Belt/Shoulder Harness - Fastened/Unlocked. 3=RADAR Altimeter - Set (for approach). 4=Altimeters - Set (local setting). [Before landing] 0=Altimeters - Set (confirm local setting). 1=Flaps - Set (50% for approach, 100% for touchdown on short final). 2=Landing Gear - Down (after flaps are set and confirm 3 green {approach speed 140KIAS, touchdown 100KIAS}). 3=Lights - Set (landing and taxi lights on). 4=ADI and Flight Director - Set (for approach). [After landing] 0=Contact Ground Control. 1=Flaps - Up. 2=Unnecessary Equipment - Off (IFF/transponder and unnecessary nav/comm radios). 3=Lights - As Required. 4=Shutdown Symmetrical Engines (as needed). [Shutdown] 0=Nosewheel and Parking Brake - Centered and Set. 1=Lights & beacons off 2=Engine Shutdown - Complete. 3=Avionics - Off. 4=Battery off 5=Exits - Clear/Insert Chocks (after propellers stop rotation). 6=Parking Brake - Released.