Stand-Up EP Checklist

APPENDIX F

AIR FORCE T-38 TRACK INTERMEDIATES

STAND-UP EP CHECKLIST

Scenario/Initial Conditions:

#1 Callsign/Tail #:

#2 Callsign/Tail #:

Area WX:

Homefield WX:

Altn:

Altn WX:

NAVAID/Radial/DME:

Heading/Altitude/Attitude:

Location of Wingman:

"Sir, I'm going to maintain aircraft control, analyze the situation, take the appropriate

action, and land as soon as conditions permit."

Stop and Clean Up Any Missing Information Not Provided By The Instructor:

Where am I exactly?

What is the aircraft's attitude?

Where are the nearest VFR conditions?

Where is the nearest VFR airfield?

What is the active runway there?

Etc.

Maintain Aircraft Control

"Knock-it-Off " or "terminate."

Be specific, what control inputs are necessary to roll wings level w/flying airspeed.

Request the lead if applicable; give transponder to Wing.

Analyze the situation

In general use all your senses: Eyes (external and internal; Wingman visual check), Ears

(sounds), Smell (odors), Feel (vibrations; unusual control inputs required).

Check Instruments.

Engine Instruments:

ITT

Prop

Oil Temp/Press

Volt/Amp

Fuel Qty

Fuel Flow

Any off flags? ALT RMI

Circuit breakers popped?

Punch off the master caution

Check annunciator panel. Do not base decisions solely on the panel

Test lights if bulb failure is suspected

Refer back to the instruments and confirm the panel

FEVER check? (Fluctuating fuel flow, high EGT, Visual indications, Erratic engine,

Roughness/vibrations)

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