Dcs_fa_18c_hornet_episode_3_preflight_startup_t... Access

: 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 . Once RPM reaches approximately 25% , move the right throttle to the IDLE detent.

: Press the FCS Reset button. Perform the Flight Control System BIT test by holding the FCS BIT switch on the right wall while simultaneously pressing the FCS OSB on the right DDI. dcs_fa_18c_hornet_episode_3_preflight_startup_t...

: Repeat the process by moving the crank switch to LEFT and advancing the left throttle to IDLE at 25% RPM. 3. Systems Initialization

: Set the battery switch to ON (Right Console). : Rotate the INS knob to GROUND (or CV if on a carrier)

: Advance throttles to Military Power (or Full Afterburner). Rotate at approximately 140–150 knots (7 degrees pitch) and retract landing gear and flaps once a positive rate of climb is established.

: Press the Takeoff Trim button and set the flaps switch to HALF . Once RPM reaches approximately 25% , move the

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