F/A-18C Cold Start Tutorial | Full Startup Guide (DCS World 2026)

Master the full cold start procedure for the F/A-18C Hornet in DCS World. In this step-by-step tutorial, we go from a completely powered-down jet to a fully combat-ready aircraft. Perfect for beginners and experienced pilots looking to tighten up their startup flow, this guide covers INS alignment, avionics setup, and common mistakes to avoid. If you’re serious about realism and flying the Hornet the right way—this is for you. What you’ll learn: • Full cold start procedure • INS alignment (FAST vs FULL explained) • Cockpit setup for mission readiness • Tips to avoid startup errors Credits Intro - Song: The Legend of Narmer Composer: WombatNoisesAudio Website: https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061 License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Outro - This song is free to use on YouTube and social media but you must include the following credits in your video's description (Copy & Paste): 🔻 Punch Deck - Hollow Sun is under a Creative Commons BY 3.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... / @punchdeck Music powered by BreakingCopyright: • 🔥 Free Electronic Rock Music (For Videos) ... 🔎 Find more music here: https://breakingcopyright.com