Remember, MS$ modelled an A Model and CaptainSim a D. I've also made it more framerate>friendly.>As you can tell, I am just THRILLED that we now have moving>carriers and a proper "meatball"!!!>Thanks for the information.Looking forward to a realistic HUD. It could>easily be over 700 fpm, and that landing gear is made for>that.>I will also soon be uploading a revised HUD, very close to the>real F/A-18's, that makes landings much more realistic, as it>has an accurate velocity vector and pitch ladder, plus other>carrier pattern essentials. ![]() (Those are the 3>little lights left of the HUD glass.) I also wouldn't worry>about the vertical speed with which you hit the deck. The combat-proven Super Hornet delivers cutting-edge, next-generation multi-role strike fighter capability. Navy carrier air wing now and for decades to come. The Super Hornet is the backbone of the U.S. I>would say to forget airspeed and fly the Angle of Attack that>puts a lone yellow donut on your AoA Indexer. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is the newest highly capable, affordable and available tactical aircraft in U.S. >The attached jpegs describe the carrier landing pattern. It's ALWAYS better to go around than risk it.On the Carrier IMC mission, I had to go around 3 times (on low fuel) before I had everything lined out and could put her on the deck successfully. Naval Aviators always have an audience when they land on an aircraft carrier so they have to be able to perform at a higher level. watch your speed and especially pay attention to your descent rate, using the meatball to guide you. Not only is he a professional pilot but he’s also pretty good with a GoPro camera as he filmed this Carrier Break perfectly. when you bolter (miss the cables) you forget to throttle up for the inevitable takeoff you are about to perform.Line up. causing you to detour into the spud locker.6) Bolter failure - that is. You want all 3 gear hitting very close to simultaneously.5) Not enough speed. ![]() NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL NAVY MODEL F/A-18E/F 165533 AND UP AIRCRAFT. Government agencies only and their contractors to protect publications required for official use or for administrative or operational purposes only. causes the cable to snap your nose down on landing, collapsing the nose gear. The following documents are labeled DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Distribution authorized to U.S. The flight deck is only 150 meters long, just enough to stop the aircraft. for example, if you land on the right-rear wheel because you corrected at the last moment, the cable will snap you back left and send you over onto your side (or even over the side)4) Nose up attitude. Landing on an aircraft carrier is one of the most difficult tasks a pilot has to execute. causes your gear to collapse)3) Maneuvering immediately prior to hitting the deck. ![]() Yes, these are good hints.I've found the following common mistakes will cause a failed landing, and a trip to the captain's quarters for a good chewing (ala Maverick):1) Too much speed (snaps the cable) or causes you to miss the cable (bolter)2) Descent rate over 500 fps (this is the biggie right here.
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