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+'''Startup:'''
+     The model is set to initialize on the ground with engines running, parking brake on, flaps up, canopy closed.
+'''Configuring for takeoff:'''
+     Set flaps to full, release parking brake (runway launch) or engage launch bar (carrier launch).
+'''Takeoff:'''
+     Full throttle. For carrier launch activate catapult.  For runway launch rotate at 150 knots.
+     When airborne raise gear and set flaps to half.  At 200 knots set flaps up.
+'''Climb:'''
+     To save fuel, come out of afterburner at 350 knots.  Climb at 400 knots then 0.9 Mach.
+'''Descent:'''
+     Idle power, speedbrakes as necessary.
+'''Configuring for landing:'''
+     Gear and flaps down below 250 knots.  Retract speedbrakes.  Hook down for arrested landing.
+'''Final approach:'''
+     AOA on speed (about 140-150 knots).  RPM about 85%. Descent rate about 700 fpm.
+'''Field landing:'''
+     Throttle idle.  Deploy drag chute.  Brakes as required.  Release drag chute when clear of runway.
+'''Deck landing:'''
+     When stopped:  Raise hook, fold wings, open canopy, raise flaps, follow marshaller's signals.
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