C-130J Procedures
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The following sections describe Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) that are valid only for C-130J.
If not specified in the Syllabus all procedures are to be followed as described in the C-130J manual, this manual can be found in the DCS installation folder "DCS World\Mods\aircraft\C130J\docs"
Considerations
Operating Range/Altitudes
- Service ceiling:
- Rate of climb:
- Combat Range:
Threat
- TBU
Day versus Night
Lights
Day
- During startup
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- Taxi
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- Lined up on runway
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Night
- During startup
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- Taxi
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- Lined up on runway
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Capabilities
Tasks
Standard Conventional Loadout
- N/A
Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
Crew Workflow
The procedures described here aim to ensure a common view of the workflow during assignments in order to facilitate the change of staff. Pilots and Co-Pilots knows who do what and when even if it’s the first time flying together.
General responsibilities
- Crewmember in control of the aircraft
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- Crewmember not in control of the aircraft
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Responsibilities by role:
- Pilot
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- Co-Pilot
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Airfield
Startup
You find the Quickstart Procedure here.
Steps highlighted in red/blue (light/dark version) should not be skipped or passed before carried out. All other steps between those marked red/blue can be performed in any order.
e.g
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These steps are designed to minimize the risk of errors during start-up and to synchronize the crew and flight.
Taxi / Takeoff
Taxi and Takeoff according to SOP
You find the pre-takeoff checklist here.
- Normal Takeoff
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- Max Performance Takeoff
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Climb
- MIL Power
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- MAX Power
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- Drag Index
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Landing
You find the approach/landing checklist here.
Land using Overhead Break as explained here*
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En Route
Inflight
Tactical Formations
Formations explained here.
- Formations:
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- Visual references for "finger tip":
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- Visual signals:
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Ingress
Target Area Ingress Preparations (Fence In)
On FL order "Fence IN"
- Pilot setup/check:
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- Co-Pilot setup/check:
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- Report done to pilot
Attack
- N/A
Disengagement and Egress
Target Area Egress (Fence Out)
On FL order "Fence OUT"
- Pilot setup/check:
- -
- Co-Pilot setup/check:
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