FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTION T-45 WEAPONS/STRIKE - Cnatra

500. INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER FIVE
GROUND OPERATIONS
The Ground Operations in the Weapons stage will be, for the most part, exactly what you learned
in the Division Formation stage with the addition of ordnance preflight, setting up the A/G
STORES page after engine start, and arming procedures.
Ordnance Preflight
Refer to Chapter Two – T-45 Practice Ordnance, current NATOPS, and local directives for
detailed instructions on ordnance preflight.
A/G STORES Page Setup
Refer to Chapter One – T-45 Armament Controls and Indicators for instructions on STORES
page set-up. Generally speaking, the A/G STORES page setup is usually completed in the line
following engine start and sometime between waypoint programming and the Plane Captain
checks. Following the A/G STORES page set-up, ensure the NAV mode is selected prior to
signaling to the Plane Captain you are ready for the Plane Captain checks.
To perform the A/G STORES page set-up:
1. MFD - Select MENU / STRS / A/G (defaults to MAN/GUN)
2. Select either wing station / weapon combination, (i.e. left wing station / BOMB).
3. Adjust QTY to match PMBR/BRU-38/A load-out
4. Select the other wing station / weapon combination (i.e. right wing station / BOMB)
5. Adjust QTY to match PMBR/BRU-38/A load-out
6. DEP – Adjust MIL setting for first intended pattern to be flown
7. MFD – Select CCIP
8. TGHT – Verify / Adjust as required (Entry of a “+” or “-” required before elevation entry)
9. A/G Delivery Mode – Select first intended mode (i.e. MAN or CCIP)
10. NAV HUD master mode – Select
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