AL wrote in message ...
Depending on the threat level and hence the alert level, the aircraft
are usually fueled and armed. On bad days, with the ground APU running
to power the onboard computers and GPS. On really bad days, the pilots
sit in the cockpit instead of the ready room.

John Doe wrote:

Hello,

In view of the 9/11 attacks, with some fighters being launched unarmed
for want of time, I have been wondering what are the procedures to be
followed before launching fighters onto a mission--I am not talking
about authorizations etc., but things like fueling them (or are they
kept fueled?), loading missiles (special operation to arm them?),
briefing the pilots (and the aircraft's computers?)...

I thought Google would give me a list, but I apparently didn't find
the right keywords. What are the standard procedures and checklists
before taking off? Are they different from training missions? From
flights with civilian aircraft?

Thanks in advance.




Does anyone know what happed to the proposed Homeland Security Fighter
Project? IIRC, this was some form of civilian jet converted for
immediate military use (?)... like an armed Learjet or something...

Rob