T.O. BMS1F-16CM-1
BMS 4.34 Change 2.00
BMS 4.34 Dash 1
© Red Dog 2012-2019
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3.6. TAKEOFF EMERGENCIES
3.6.1 ABORT / REJECTED TAKEOFF
Normally with the short takeoff distance capability of the F-16 aborting should not be a problem unless
directional control is a factor (blown tyre). An early decision to abort will lead to the best outcome.
Aborting after rotation should not be done in Falcon as runway distances are often too short to allow it.
Flying to a key position is advised instead.
When aborting, retard throttle to idle and apply maximum wheel braking (maximum pedal pressure
while maintaining directional control). When the nose wheel is on the ground apply maximum braking
effort (full aft stick, fully opened speedbrakes and maximum wheel braking). NWS should be engaged
only if directional control becomes a problem.
You may lower the hook if you like but as there is no cable arrestment system in BMS it does nothing.
Consider following the hot brakes procedure after any abort. Taxiing after an abort will further increase
the likelihood of hot brakes.
3.6.2 LG FAILS TO RETRACT
If the landing gear handle warning light remains on after the handle has been moved up, the landing
gear or landing gear doors are not fully retracted. In BMS chances are that you oversped the jet with
gear down (>305 knots). If this is the case reduce speed immediately to below 300 knots and replace
the gear handle in the down position.
If landing gear comes down normally land as soon as possible. Do not try to retract the gear as it may
cause further damage and prevent further gear extension.
If the landing gear does not indicate down reduce speed further to below 190 knots and use the
alternate gear extension handle. Bear in mind that NWS is not available after an alternate gear
extension.
If gear then indicates it is down and locked ask for a visual confirmation that your gear is down
(if flying multiplayer) and land normally. Use differential braking for directional control (if available).
If gear still indicates it is unsafe apply alternating G forces (-1.0 to +3.0G) to try to free the landing
gear. Although this does not work
in BMS, it’s still cool to try.
Consider landing with LG unsafe/up or ejection.
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If possible divert to a runway with a minimum crosswind component.
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If wing fuel tanks are carried keep them but jettison all armament and centreline
stations (if possible).
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Ensure wing fuel tanks are empty and decrease gross weight as much as possible
(that means burning fuel since the F-16 does not have a fuel dump system). If you
have no choice but to land immediately and cannot empty the wing fuel tanks, jettison
them as well.
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Open the AR door to depressurise the wing tanks (once the wing tanks are emptied).
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Switch off the FCR, ST STA & HDPT power and ECM power.
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Extend ALT FLAPS.
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Place the EPU to ON.
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Fly a low angle approach at 13° AOA & place the throttle to CUTOFF immediately
before touchdown.
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