MiG-29S FulcrumDCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 116 steps
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a twin-engine, fourth-generation air superiority fighter designed to counter the American F-15 and F-16. First flying in 1977, its combination of helmet-mounted sight, IRST sensor, and superb maneuverability made it one of the most feared dogfighters of the Cold War era. The MiG-29S variant featured increased fuel capacity, a dorsal hump for additional avionics, and the ability to carry the R-77 active-radar missile.
SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerMikoyan (RSK MiG)
first Flight1977
roleAir superiority fighter
crew1 pilot
engines2x Klimov RD-33 (18,300 lbf each with AB)
max Speed2,400 km/h (Mach 2.25)
range1,430 km (772 nmi)
ceiling59,000 ft
weight21,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
| 01 | Throttles (Both) | OFF | |
| 02 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 03 | Battery | ON | |
| 04 | Ground Power | CONNECT (if available) | |
| 05 | Fuel System | CHECK — All tanks ON | |
| 06 | Fuel Quantity | CHECK — Adequate | |
| 07 | Cockpit Pressurization | SET |
PHS 2 — Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | Right Engine StartNOTE: RD-33 turbofan — right engine first. | INITIATE | |
| 02 | Right ThrottleCAUTION: Advance only after RPM rising. | IDLE | |
| 03 | Right EngineWARNING: EGT must not exceed 630°C during start. | MONITOR — RPM, EGT | |
| 04 | Right Engine Stabilize | CHECK — Idle RPM ~60% | |
| 05 | Left Engine Start | INITIATE | |
| 06 | Left Throttle | IDLE | |
| 07 | Left Engine | MONITOR — RPM, EGT | |
| 08 | Left Engine Stabilize | CHECK — Idle RPM ~60% | |
| 09 | Ground Power | DISCONNECT |
PHS 3 — Post-Start / Systems8 steps
| 01 | Generators (Both) | ON | |
| 02 | Hydraulic Pressure | CHECK — Normal | |
| 03 | Flight Controls | CYCLE — Stick and rudder full travel | |
| 04 | SAS | ON — All channels | |
| 05 | Flaps | CHECK — Cycle | |
| 06 | Air Brake | CHECK — Extend and retract | |
| 07 | Trim | SET — Takeoff | |
| 08 | NWS | ON |
PHS 4 — Avionics / Navigation11 steps
| 01 | HUD | ON | |
| 02 | Radar (N019 Topaz)NOTE: Allow warm-up before OPR. | STBY | |
| 03 | IRST (Infrared Search & Track) | ON | |
| 04 | SPO-15 (RWR) | ON | |
| 05 | CMDS (Chaff/Flare) | ON | |
| 06 | IFF / Transponder | SET | |
| 07 | Radio (R-862) | SET frequency | |
| 08 | RSBN (Radio Nav) | ON — Set channel | |
| 09 | Altimeter | SET — Field elevation / QFE | |
| 10 | Helmet-Mounted SightNOTE: Shchel-3UM HMS for off-boresight targeting. | ON | |
| 11 | Master Arm | SAFE |
PHS 5 — Before Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Canopy | CLOSE & LOCK | |
| 02 | Ejection Seat (K-36DM)WARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming. | ARM | |
| 03 | Pitot Heat | ON | |
| 04 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 05 | Anti-Collision Light | ON | |
| 06 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 07 | Brakes | CHECK |
PHS 6 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | NWS | CHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi Speed | SAFE — max 15 kts | |
| 03 | Instruments | CHECK during taxi | |
| 04 | Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT | |
| 05 | FOD DoorsNOTE: MiG-29 has upper intake doors for FOD protection during taxi. | CHECK — Closed on ground |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Canopy | CONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection Seat | CONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | Flaps | SET — Takeoff (25°) | |
| 04 | Trim | SET — Takeoff | |
| 05 | Radar | OPR (if warm) | |
| 06 | Altimeter | SET | |
| 07 | Fuel Quantity | CHECK — Adequate | |
| 08 | Master Arm | SAFE |
PHS 8 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Lineup on Runway | CENTERLINE | |
| 02 | Brakes | HOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottlesNOTE: Check engine instruments. | MIL POWER (Both) | |
| 04 | Brakes | RELEASE | |
| 05 | Throttles | AFTERBURNER (if required) | |
| 06 | NWS | MAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | Rotation | ROTATE at 200–230 kts | |
| 08 | Positive Climb | CONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing Gear | UP | |
| 10 | Flaps | RETRACT |
PHS 9 — After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
| 01 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | Flaps | CONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | FOD Doors | OPEN (auto above 100 kts) | |
| 04 | Airspeed | ACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 05 | Altimeter | CHECK | |
| 06 | Taxi Light | OFF | |
| 07 | Climb Altitude | AS ASSIGNED |
PHS 10 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | Altitude | AT assigned level | |
| 02 | AirspeedNOTE: Max Mach 2.25. Cruise ~Mach 0.9. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Autopilot | ENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel StateNOTE: MiG-29 has limited range — monitor fuel. | MONITOR | |
| 05 | Navigation (RSBN) | CHECK | |
| 06 | Radar / IRST | AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | SPO-15 (RWR) | MONITOR |
PHS 11 — Descent / Approach8 steps
| 01 | Airspeed | REDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET — Local QFE | |
| 03 | RSBN / ILS | SET approach aids | |
| 04 | Approach Speed | ~175 kts (weight dep.) | |
| 05 | Landing Gear | DOWN (below 260 kts) | |
| 06 | Flaps | DOWN — Full | |
| 07 | Landing Light | ON | |
| 08 | Master Arm | SAFE |
PHS 12 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed | MAINTAIN ~160 kts | |
| 02 | Throttles | IDLE at touchdown | |
| 03 | Nosewheel | LOWER gently | |
| 04 | Drag Chute | DEPLOY | |
| 05 | Speed Brake | EXTEND | |
| 06 | Braking | APPLY | |
| 07 | NWS | ENGAGE below 80 kts |
PHS 13 — After Landing6 steps
| 01 | Drag Chute | JETTISON | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT | |
| 03 | Speed Brake | RETRACT | |
| 04 | Radar | STBY | |
| 05 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 06 | Taxi to Parking | NWS ENGAGED |
PHS 14 — Shutdown16 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Radar (Topaz) | OFF | |
| 03 | IRST | OFF | |
| 04 | SPO-15 (RWR) | OFF | |
| 05 | CMDS | OFF | |
| 06 | Radio | OFF | |
| 07 | RSBN | OFF | |
| 08 | Ejection SeatWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach. | SAFE | |
| 09 | Left Throttle | OFF | |
| 10 | Right Throttle | OFF | |
| 11 | SAS | OFF | |
| 12 | Generators | OFF | |
| 13 | HUD | OFF | |
| 14 | All Lights | OFF | |
| 15 | Battery | OFF | |
| 16 | Canopy | OPEN |