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== What's possible == | == What's possible == | ||
At present, there are two tanker aircraft (KC135-E and KA6-D) and three receiving aircraft (A4F, Lightning and T38) capable of in-air refuelling. When flying one of these aircraft in the default scenery area, one can locate the tanker aircraft using air-air TACAN and/or radar and then receive a full or partial load of fuel by flying in close formation behind the tanker. Refuelling is also possible between aircraft in a MultiPlayer session. The KC135 is a boom refueller, while the KA6 has a hose. The A4F and Lightning are both fitted with a probe for hose refuelling while the T38 is fitted with a boom receiver. At the moment, either type can refuel from any tanker, but in the future it is likely that the correct type will have to be used. | At present, there are two tanker aircraft (KC135-E and KA6-D) and three receiving aircraft (A4F, Lightning and [[Northrop T-38|T38]]) capable of in-air refuelling. When flying one of these aircraft in the default scenery area, one can locate the tanker aircraft using air-air TACAN and/or radar and then receive a full or partial load of fuel by flying in close formation behind the tanker. Refuelling is also possible between aircraft in a MultiPlayer session. The KC135 is a boom refueller, while the KA6 has a hose. The A4F and Lightning are both fitted with a probe for hose refuelling while the T38 is fitted with a boom receiver. At the moment, either type can refuel from any tanker, but in the future it is likely that the correct type will have to be used. | ||
== Necessary preparations == | == Necessary preparations == | ||
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There is a shortcut in this case though; simply selecting the Lightning, A4F or T38 should automatically load a scenario containing a tanker, assuming you haven't changed anything in your preferences.xml file. | There is a shortcut in this case though; simply selecting the Lightning, A4F or T38 should automatically load a scenario containing a tanker, assuming you haven't changed anything in your preferences.xml file. | ||
Assuming this is the case, choose one of the aforementioned aircraft, make sure that "AI models" are enabled and start at KSFO (the default airport.) | Assuming this is the case, choose one of the aforementioned aircraft, make sure that "AI models" are enabled and start at [[KSFO]] (the default airport.) | ||
Depending on the scenario, you might see the tanker crossing overhead when the sim starts; if not, don't worry. | Depending on the scenario, you might see the tanker crossing overhead when the sim starts; if not, don't worry. | ||
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== In the cockpit == | == In the cockpit == | ||
Perhaps the first thing to do after starting the engines if necessary is to select the appropriate TACAN channel if your aircraft is so equipped (the A4F and Lightning both are). For the KC135 (by default used by the Lightning and | Perhaps the first thing to do after starting the engines if necessary is to select the appropriate TACAN channel if your aircraft is so equipped (the A4F and Lightning both are). For the KC135 (by default used by the Lightning and T38) this is currently "040X", and for the KA6D (used by the A4F) it is "050X". Enter this channel using the relevant dropdown boxes in the "radios" dialogue (from the menus, "equipment/radios" or press control-r). | ||
You should now see the current bearing to the tanker indicated in the nav display of the A4 or the TACAN indicator (green needle) in the Lightning. If the tanker is within range, it will also appear on the radar display of the T38 or Lightning. Take off... | You should now see the current bearing to the tanker indicated in the nav display of the A4 or the TACAN indicator (green needle) in the Lightning. If the tanker is within range, it will also appear on the radar display of the T38 or Lightning. Take off... | ||