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For a more comprehensive, printable reference, you can use the F/A-18C Hornet Quick Start Checklist or the community-favorite Chuck’s F/A-18C Guide. F/A-18C Hornet Startup in 60 Seconds!

: Set the battery switch to ON (Right Console).

: Close the canopy while waiting for the APU to cycle up. 2. Engine Startup dcs_fa_18c_hornet_episode_3_preflight_startup_t...

: Power on the Radar (set to OPR), RWR , IFF , and Data Link systems. 4. Taxi and Takeoff

: Press the Takeoff Trim button and set the flaps switch to HALF . For a more comprehensive, printable reference, you can

: Turn on the Left and Right DDIs , the AMPCD (center display), and the HUD once the right generator is online.

: Turn the APU switch to ON. Wait for the green "Ready" light before attempting engine crank. : Close the canopy while waiting for the APU to cycle up

: Ensure the Oxygen (OBOGS) is on, the Ejection Seat is armed, and the Parking Brake is released.