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[[Image:Carrier6.jpg|thumb|300px|'''1:''' The takeoff part of the carrier with the catapults | [[Image:Carrier6.jpg|thumb|300px|'''1:''' The takeoff part of the carrier with the catapults | ||
'''2:''' The land part of the carrier with the wires]] | '''2:''' The land part of the carrier with the wires]] | ||
[[File:F14 Nimitz locked in catapult.jpg|300px|thumb|On Nimitz carrier: locked in catapult, flaps set, full afterburner, ready for take-off]] | [[File:F14 Nimitz locked in catapult.jpg|300px|thumb|On Nimitz carrier: F14 locked in catapult, flaps set, full afterburner, ready for take-off]] | ||
Being engaged to the catapult, you should spool up the engines to full power, ensure the brakes are off and that all flight controls are in a suitable position for launch. When ready, press {{key press|Shift}}+{{key press|C}} to release the catapult. Your aircraft will be hurled forward off the deck, and you should be able to raise the undercarriage and climb slowly away, being careful to avoid stalling. | Being engaged to the catapult, you should spool up the engines to full power, ensure the brakes are off and that all flight controls are in a suitable position for launch. When ready, press {{key press|Shift}}+{{key press|C}} to release the catapult. Your aircraft will be hurled forward off the deck, and you should be able to raise the undercarriage and climb slowly away, being careful to avoid stalling. | ||
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Don't be discouraged if you don't succeed at first with carrier landings - it's not an easy manoeuvre to master. If after a little practice you find the Seahawk too easy, you could move on to the Seafire for more of a challenge! | Don't be discouraged if you don't succeed at first with carrier landings - it's not an easy manoeuvre to master. If after a little practice you find the Seahawk too easy, you could move on to the Seafire for more of a challenge! | ||
[[File:F14 approaching Nimitz.jpg|300px|thumb|Approaching the carrier: flaps set, hook lowered, watch the FLOLS lights from distance]] | [[File:F14 approaching Nimitz.jpg|300px|thumb|F14 Approaching the carrier: flaps set, hook lowered, watch the FLOLS lights from distance]] | ||
=== Touchdown === | === Touchdown === | ||