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== Landing == | == Landing == | ||
This is the most difficult part of the operation, as in real life. You might well find Andy Ross' [[A-4F Skyhawk Operations Manual]] useful here. | This is the most difficult part of the operation, as in real life. You might well find Andy Ross' [[A-4F Skyhawk Operations Manual]] useful here. There is also a detailed [[Howto:Carrier_Landing|carrier landing howto for the F-14 Tomcat]]. | ||
Basically, though, you should use the TACAN to locate the carrier, and line up with the rear of the deck. As this part of the deck is at an angle to the course of the vessel, you may need to correct your alignment often. Ensure that the aircraft is in the correct configuration for approach (the <tt>Help > Aircraft Help</tt> menu should contain useful data for your aircraft) and that the gear and the arrestor hook are down. | Basically, though, you should use the TACAN to locate the carrier, and line up with the rear of the deck. As this part of the deck is at an angle to the course of the vessel, you may need to correct your alignment often. Ensure that the aircraft is in the correct configuration for approach (the <tt>Help > Aircraft Help</tt> menu should contain useful data for your aircraft) and that the gear and the arrestor hook are down. | ||