Learn to Start an F-16 Fighter 

I work on these everyday and crazy excited to finally get to pretend I can fly one 😂

Matt “press.spacebar.to.continue” Wags We love you

I have been a crew chief on this acft for many years and I am very impressed with the detail, finally my turn to lead the start up ops!

2 viper vids in a day? Matt you're spoiling us!

Oof, I don't know if I can pass my last year in university now...

I've only been playing DCS for 6 months and this is already giving me nostalgic feelings. (tbh I bought the F-16 2 years ago, but didn't really start playing like I am now since half a year ago.)

Watching these videos is voluntary torture I swear 😂 The hype train just keeps building speed!! Cant wait to put the viper through its paces in an air show demo to see how epic a job the team have done on the flight model! Thank you for more awesome videos Wags 😎👍

Wags, you're a freaking STUD! Your videos and tutorials contain so much information, down to the nitty-gritty. It's what made me subscribe. I've been on DCS for only a few months now and I am addicted! I've been looking for a long while for a GOOD flight sim. Very impressed with the modules - aircraft and terrains. Keep em coming!

YESSSS IM SO HYPED, THIS MEANS ITS COMING SOON

So hyped to fly in the bubble in VR. Thanks Wags and team for cranking this project onwards.

Start up is my favorite part,and will not play a game without beginning at the ramp. I play the other sim too so watching this I was like "affirmative" .

THE VIDEO WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. THANK YOU SIR!

Awsome that you upload the full start up tutorial to RU-vid and its nice to see that the tutorial is build up like a youtube tutorial because i need to look up YT Vids anyway to finde into planes... :D

That sound!!!!! That jet flying by at the beginning is awesome.

Sweet, with this video as well as the early access manual released, now I can start making my own "modified" checklists for time saving reasons, hehe.

New game idea to tie us over for this beauty..... Have a shot of your favourite tipple every time Wags uses an acronym you don't understand.

EXTERNALLLLLL. Lol I would love to hear the idle of this thing outside. And I was greatly disappointed in the closing of the canopy prior to start. Can’t wait to get this.

I am hoping that we will see this now on the open beta this Wednesday! Wags did say that the cold start would most likely be the last video released before early access! Super hyped

Awesome, just awesome - I can hardly wait for this! :)

Now we just need a Thrustmaster F-16 throttle and the flight experiences is perfect and the wallet perfectly flat.

Great video, can't wait to jump into the cockpit. One more thing - if we want to know exactly when the INS alignment is over, the proper option should be set on DED display.

Love the Viper, it feels like home after all the years playing other Sims. Can start her and fly her with no problems! Most dangerous part - taxiing the darn thing! I wait for the bird to come to near stop before activating NWS. The real plane is not that sensitive (it can’t be?). Hope they fix that. Rudder control/sensitivity is a must fix.

I can hardly wait to try out my new Rift S with this.

Its October the third, 11:00 GMT, Im sitting here with coffee waiting for being to repeat this guide! Release it already :D

I can feel it coming in the air tonight... Viper🎵

Imagine fooling around with these buttons in real life, then accidentally ejecting yourself out of cockpit.

Looking really good wags!

Wags is it weird listening to yourself telling you what to do in the game?

I really appreciate all the attention to detail in designing a realistic startup procedure that I will never do other than getting the engine running and taking off from the taxiway like a savage in multiplayer.

I can't wait to explore the jet on my own, if I wish...thanks, Wags.

0:13 define "little project"

We love you Matt ❤️

Wooow that's awesome and good explain... I tell you something you are the first one for me.... Thank you so much.

Im really excited to fly with this plane .Thanks a lot :)

YESSSSSS!!!!! It's so close I can taste it!!!

I am gonna get a note from my doc in 2 days... Don't let me down ED!

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a truly amazing jet.

Hi Matt. Nice job. Though I have a comment: what about the Feed knob on the Fuel panel and Air source knob on the A.C. panel? I notice these are at their default position set to Norm, though are not checked in this workflow/tutorial. These are quite essential for correct (and understandig) engine start procedure and to prevent system overheat. I recommend adding these steps to the workflow. I would also review their default position i.e. set to OFF by default. Cheers, Scuby

Damn this little thing has a lot of button and switches to mess around with good job guys

I haven't got time for this. "HEY crew chief, start my jet and one Coffee, white to go!"

Hi Matt. At around 9:50 you did an engine spool up test. You said throttle to 85% but did 75, a bug or intentionally?

Nice work Matt, you must be chuffed to tick a few more chores off the task list!

oka oka, just bought it... you convinced me...now when I can fly it?? I mean, crash it hehe. I just wanted to support you guys over ED, I had tons of hrs flying the legacy hornet...keep up the good work!

Finally ! thx matt !

I love this video :)

I'm stoked.

yeaaaa it's coming!!!!

Oh man this is it boys

In case you didn't catch it in the DCS forums, F16 Viper is dropping TOMORROW! (Oct 3) On Steam and in the e-Shop. Better pre-order because the price goes up after it drops.

Oh i know i'll have to take longer to to takeoff with this procedure than my Hornet friends. keep it up Wags and hopefully to fly it in an open beta!

Is the INS-Alignment already implemented? If so, can we expect it for the Hornet soon?

I love the video, but my old brain is already starting to hurt. :-)

I'm ready!

The Viper can have my children, my liver, and my soul please. :3

Great video Wags! Really enjoyed it. Press [SPACEBAR] to continue.

Hey Matt wanted to try to reach out here as well FB, i left a comment on the cold start video on FB concerning the EPU sys test. During the test did the crew chief ever pull the ground safety pin? was surprised it even performed the test and passed. As well it would be cool to initially see the EPU gen / EPU pmg lights always initially come on, It seems too perfect world scenario for the lights to not even come on as noted during the video, as the EPU gearbox has to spool up. Though by all means am very excited to even see the Viper in 2 days, almost unreal especially for VR. Looking forward to seeing it and looking forward to the updates you guys bring us!

Yes, please.

Thanks Mate!

Hi Matt, in the options/ controls menu, I do NOT have i.e. the F-16C "SIM", I only have the F-16C, same for the UH-1 and the F-18C. I am usin DCS world 2.9. Gameplay option: "Easy Flight" is unticked. Any ideas? Thank you.

Very Cool!

Give us 1 video everyday as a "Calender" or Countdown ;) love it , keep on Rocki'n those vids. Scandinavian Digital airforce is ready . also... Thrustmaster should update its Tm cougar hotas vith new mechanics and so on ;) put that back on sale

Awesome!!

LETS GO! Very Nice Wags!

Me: finally starts to figure out dcs. Start of ninth grade after quarantine So what did you do during quarantine Well I learned how to cold start an f-16 and shut it down

Sounds like I needed a refresher course. My start up is like Batt Jfs start Align Turn on the hud *FULL POWER*

Wags, Pete (Beck) here. Can you do ma a favor and always illuminate the cockpit at the earliest opportunity in the future. I realize that the F-16C is brighter than most but it all helps when one is looking at the output from RU-vid. Many thanks.

is fast align and inflight align simulated for the INS system?

There are so many checks to do after start. So much fuel used as well!!

Will you guys be adding in the Data Cartridge for the viper?

Is that your Jet Fuel Starter Switch, or are you just happy to see me? Can't wait to fly the Viper - thanks wags.

“CHAFF FLARE!”

Loving the videos so far! Two Questions: 1. How do we know if INS is aligned? 2. How do we set Bingo?

Great!! I want to fly it sooo badd

Oh my god!.. That sounds of passing aircrafts!!!

"Clear forward, clear aft, ready for start 1." shout out to my fellow 2A3X3Bs!

Hi, will you fix the green nose? I think it's simple to fix it but still exists.

he'llo, since a few days my F-16C iq now called F-16CM bl.50, i am ot able to use my hotas throttle as before and in the right bottum of my screen there is GUN and 5 big dots below it, what is that??? why has this changed? I anybody can help that would be great

I would like to see someone who has ONLY played DCS, get into a Viper and Cold Start it.

Will all these cold start up buttons and knobs be mappable in dcs controls for us home cockpit builders?

What is your controller setup? I have the A10 Thrustmaster Hoyas.

this sounds like memorization not understanding or sim for what? Is there a campaign?

I will have to see if I can use voice attack instead of pressing the space bar, makes life easier in VR.

I'd like to know why it's just the keybind to close the canopy. In the real deal is it a hotas switch? Is it somewhere not easy to access?

My system is not showing that text box on up right corner. Is that a bug?

Holy moly

Just curious, if you have been an F-16 pilot or worked on this aircraft, how accurate is the DCS startup procedure to the actual start up procedure for an F-16?

Great work Wagz. Stop It! I already have a Hornet, a Tomcat and a Warthog... just stop brother.

How does one know when the INS alignment is complete? Does it show it anywhere?

Watching video..Vipers fly by....thinks/smiles/gets super hyped....WAGS STOP TEASING US!......lol Almost, Almost, we are close to parking our butts in that cockpit Ladies and Gents.

Just a quick question, Does the mfd's on the viper have colour like the A10's, Harriers etc or are they like the ddi's on the Hornet?

Og me! Was going to bed for watching rugby on the morning with my quetapins already kicked in, but just HAD to watch this one.... 🤔😄😂

Im an f16 crew chief and this game is hella accurate

Is this tutorial part of the game? When I buy F16 DLC will this Voiceover tutorial come with it too? I am asking this because this isn't just regular RU-vidr's tutorial, there is Transcript as well as those signs over buttons.

Sweet It's time!

does anyone know how to turn on the tacan during a cold start? mine just says OFF can i can't find a way to get it on thanks!

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH YEA BABY!

Hey wags, loving the content. When do you think we will get the release date?

ok.... who's going to tell the wife about this??? This will take a while to learn...... I'm going to set up a patreon account for the sponsoring of flowers for the wife...... :-)

Hey, even the masters of the trade miss an ejection seat armament before takeoff too! Don't feel bad, you can and will do it... :smirk:

HI Matt ,super good vidéo yeahhh 😎😎 I asked you if you can put the subtitles of your videos of the F16C when you build them with the subtitles option for all, so to be able to read them other than in English! I’m French ,It is still not possible, can be could you do it at the next video of the F16C that I bought in preorder. Thanks in advance and great your videos again, keenly next on the F16C Blck 50 yeahhhh👍🏻👍🏻