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Actually finding the carrier in a vast expanse of open water can be very difficult, especially if visibility is poor. To assist with this task, the carriers are equipped with [[TACAN]], which allows a suitably-equipped aircraft (Seahawk at present) to obtain a range and bearing to the carrier. | Actually finding the carrier in a vast expanse of open water can be very difficult, especially if visibility is poor. To assist with this task, the carriers are equipped with [[TACAN]], which allows a suitably-equipped aircraft (Seahawk at present) to obtain a range and bearing to the carrier. | ||
First, you must set the appropriate TACAN channel | First, you must set the appropriate TACAN channel (e.g. 029Y cf. below) in the radios dialogue ({{key press|Ctrl}}+{{key press|r}} or choose <tt>Equipment > Radio Settings</tt> from the menu). You should, if within range, notice the [[DME]] instrument show your distance from the carrier, and the [[ADF]] instrument (next to the DME in the seahawk) should indicate a bearing to the carrier. Turn to the indicated heading and you should see the DME dial indicate you're closing in on the carrier. | ||
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| '''Carrier''' || '''Scenario''' || '''TACAN''' || '''Directions''' | | '''Carrier''' || '''Scenario''' || '''TACAN''' || '''Directions''' || '''Remarks''' | ||
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| Nimitz || nimitz_demo || 029Y || Fly | | Nimitz || nimitz_demo || 029Y || Fly WNW from KSFO || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Vinson || vinson_demo || 029X || Fly West from KSFO || Detailed ship with warships around. In menu 'AI' -> 'Carrier Controls' you can choose 'Enable deck park' in order to have a more crowded deck. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Eisenhower || eisenhower_demo || 030Y || Fly East from KNTU || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Clemenceau || clemenceau_demo || 026Y || Fly South from LFTH | | Clemenceau || clemenceau_demo || 026Y || Fly South from LFTH || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Foch || foch_demo || 026X || Fly South from LFTH | | Foch || foch_demo || 026X || Fly South from LFTH || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Akagi || akagi || N/A || N/A | | Akagi || akagi || N/A || N/A | ||