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 (Left seat)
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- Co-Pilot (Right seat)
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Airfield
Startup
Before you jump into the cockpit, Co-Pilot FL should perform offline loading tests and note all values required to complete step 6.b. This is then distributed to the flight before startup, preferably through the mission kneeboard.
1. Pilot perform "Power up" checklist*.
2. Co-Pilot perform step 1 according to "CNI-MU Setup" checklist found here.** when CNI-MU is powered on (incl. set to monitor and turn up the volume for both pilot and Co-Pilot).
3. Pilot calls "Power Up done" on ICS when "Power up" checklist is completed. (Confirms ICS working)
4. Pilot performs comms check on Intra-flight.
5. Co-Pilot performs comms check on ch 6/7 as briefed.
6.a Pilot performs "Before starting engines" and "Starting engines" checklists*
6.b Co-Pilot setup CNI-MU according to "CNI-MU Setup" checklist found here.**
7. Load cargo (Preferably done by the pilot to reduce the risk of desync)
* In-game checklists included in the module using "Sim - No Tests".
** Check/Set other items not listed as needed.
Taxi / Takeoff
Taxi and Takeoff according to SOP
- 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
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:
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- Co-Pilot setup/check:
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