T.O. BMS1F-16CM-1
BMS 4.34 Change 2.00
BMS 4.34 Dash 1
© Red Dog 2012-2019
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10. While you are busy on the centre console you can set your MFDs and UFC according to your
mission. Settings include: A-LOW, ILS, A-A or ground TACAN, pre-briefed JOKER, weapons settings,
SMS, Selective Jettison, Bullseye (mode selected), VIP, VRP settings. You may also have to check
your pods operation according to mission SPECS (TFR, FLIR, TGP etc).
You don’t have to do all this now but remember; the more you do on the ground the less you will have
to do while maintaining formation with your flight in the air. Plan on being very busy once the wheels
lift off the ground; make your job a little easier by performing as many tasks as you can on the ground.
Move down to the instruments and if you weren’t previously notified by your lead, request the local
altimeter setting and dial in the altimeter accordingly. This is done either through the ATC menu or by
listening to the ATIS VHF frequency introduced with 4.34. Normally only Lead should request QNH
from the Tower and make sure all flight members have received the information.
ATIS frequencies are listed on the BMS charts and more information about ATIS can be found in the
BMS COMMS AND NAV book manual located with the other BMS manuals in your Docs folder.
Check the remaining instruments and ensure that no flags are visible. Red GS and LOC flags might be
displayed on the ADI if the instrument mode knob is set to ILS/NAV or ILS/TCN. Place it in TCN or
NAV mode. If your flight calls for an instrument departure it is a very good idea to set your navigation
systems and HSI correctly (HDG and CRS) at this stage.
11. To the right of the HSI you will find the FUEL QTY SEL panel which may be used to
check that your remaining fuel is displayed correctly.
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In TEST check that both needles of the fuel gauge on the right auxiliary
console indicate 2000 lbs. The totalizer should read 6000 lbs and both FWD
and AFT FUEL LOW lights should be illuminated on the caution panel.
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In NORM; A/L = 2675-2810 lbs, F/R = 3100-3250 lbs.
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In RSVR both needles should read 460-480 lbs.
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In INT WING both needles should read 525-550 lbs.
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In EXT WING both needles should read 2300-2420 lbs. (when carrying 370 gal
wing tanks)
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In EXT CTR; A/L = 0 lbs, F/R = 1800-1890 lbs (when carrying a centreline).
Never forget to return the knob back to NORM after checks because NORM is the only position where
you get proper operation of the automatic forward fuel transfer system, trapped fuel warnings and
BINGO fuel warning computation based on fuselage fuel.
In other words you will not get TRAPPED FUEL or BINGO fuel warnings if the knob is not in NORM!
12. Moving to the right auxiliary console check the PFLD for any remaining faults you might not have
acknowledged. Depress F-ACK and check MASTER CAUTION and the warning light panel and EPU
fuel quantity, which should be between 95 and 102%.
13. The final step in this sweep is to confirm that the EGI is fully aligned by checking to see if ALIGN is
flashing in the lower left corner of the HUD. If so: toggle the EGI knob from ALIGN NORM to NAV on
the AVIONIC POWER panel. From that moment all navigation cues will be displayed.
You are now almost ready to taxi. Arm your seat and enable nose wheel steering; confirm NWS is
illuminated on the right indexer. Apply toe-brakes or set parking brakes and ask the crew chief to
remove the chocks through the ATC ground menu page.
You can now tell your flight lead you have a good jet and you are ready to taxi as per your SOPs.
That’s it! The explanation may seem pretty long-winded but all steps can be covered in less than
fifteen minutes in the cockpit. With a little experience you will develop your own routine and it will
become second nature. Bear in mind that the procedure is quite flexible and you may develop your
own routine as long as all required items are performed and at the end you have a mission-ready jet.
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