Flight Preparation Window

From the "Plugins" menu option in X-Plane, select the "CF-104 Systems - Flight Preparation" option to open the Flight Preparation window.  Moving the mouse over different parts of the window will show different options available for flight preparation.  



Refueling:

Clicking the fuel truck opens the refueling window.  Refueling is also performed automatically any time the aircraft is shutdown, but in case you want to change the fuel level with the engine running or when the aircraft is in the air, this option may be selected.  This window allows you put fuel into any tanks mounted on the aircraft  

Note:  The X-Plane refueling window will have no effect on fuel levels in the CF-104 due to the CF-104 application implementing a custom fuel system.  


Selecting Ordnance (Fuel Tanks and Weapons):

Clicking the group of fuel tanks and weapons opens the Ordnance Loadout window.  From there, select the fuel tanks and weapons you want loaded onto the aircraft.  This ordnance is not available in the X-Plane weapons menu.


APU Start:

Clicking the APU will cause the APU to connect to the aircraft and start running as long as the engine is not already running.  This supplies power for the electrical system and compressed air to the engine to allow it to start.  Refer to the Starting Procedure in the Normal Procedures section of the manual for details on the starting procedure.


Clearing Failures:

Clicking the aircraft will clear all current failures on the aircraft.  This will clear electrical failures, engine failures, hydraulic failures, will stow the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), and retract the tail hook.