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Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-11T07:17:03Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 11 september 2025 kl. 07.17
Rad 102:		Rad 102:
	** '''You''' - ''"400, Hornet ball, 4.1"		** '''You''' - ''"400, Hornet ball, 4.1"
	** '''LSO''' - ''"Roger ball! 25 knots"		** '''LSO''' - ''"Roger ball! 25 knots"
	* 25 knots refers to the wind over deck. 25 is normal. If there is ''more'' than 2 kts crosswind, the LSO will mention that too. ~~Between~~ 3-4 kts starboard is called "axial". ~~For instance~~: ''"25 knots, 3 knots axial"'' or ''"25 knots, ~~5 knots~~ starboard"''.		* 25 knots refers to the wind over deck. 25 is normal. If there is ''more'' than 2 kts crosswind, the LSO will mention that too by adding one of the words [port, axial, starboard]. A 3-4 kts starboard wind is called "axial". Examples:
			** 2 kts wind from starboard: ''"Roger ball! 25 knots."''
			** 3 kts wind from starboard: ''"Roger ball! 25 knots, axial."''
			** 5 kts wind from starboard: ''"Roger ball! 25 knots, starboard."''
			** 3 kts wind from port: ''"Roger ball! 25 knots, port."''
	* Fly the ball and the LSO instructions until you touch down. When you touch down, don't anticipate catching a wire. ALWAYS engage full power (mil power, or even afterburner if you think you might need it) until it's clear that you are standing still on the deck.		* Fly the ball and the LSO instructions until you touch down. When you touch down, don't anticipate catching a wire. ALWAYS engage full power (mil power, or even afterburner if you think you might need it) until it's clear that you are standing still on the deck.
	* Cut power to idle and set master light switch to OFF. If the wire doesn't pull you back and release (for DCS reasons), try turning the nosewheel left and right a couple of times. When the wire has released, raise the hook, raise the flaps (set to AUTO/UP), fold/sweep the wings and taxi off the landing zone and park on the bow or wherever you are instructed to.		* Cut power to idle and set master light switch to OFF. If the wire doesn't pull you back and release (for DCS reasons), try turning the nosewheel left and right a couple of times. When the wire has released, raise the hook, raise the flaps (set to AUTO/UP), fold/sweep the wings and taxi off the landing zone and park on the bow or wherever you are instructed to.

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:55:57Z

Final Approach

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Rad 93:		Rad 93:
	====Final Approach====		====Final Approach====
	* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.		* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.
	* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will ~~just~~ at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS. In the rare event that ACLS is used, see instructions about that in the end of this article.		* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will instead at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS. In the rare event that ACLS is used, see instructions about that in the end of this article.
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:53:06Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 10 september 2025 kl. 07.53
Rad 101:		Rad 101:
	** '''Approach''' - "400, ¾ mile, call the ball"		** '''Approach''' - "400, ¾ mile, call the ball"
	** '''You''' - ''"400, Hornet ball, 4.1"		** '''You''' - ''"400, Hornet ball, 4.1"
	** '''LSO''' - ''"Roger ball!"		** '''LSO''' - ''"Roger ball! 25 knots"
			* 25 knots refers to the wind over deck. 25 is normal. If there is ''more'' than 2 kts crosswind, the LSO will mention that too. Between 3-4 kts starboard is called "axial". For instance: ''"25 knots, 3 knots axial"'' or ''"25 knots, 5 knots starboard"''.
	* Fly the ball and the LSO instructions until you touch down. When you touch down, don't anticipate catching a wire. ALWAYS engage full power (mil power, or even afterburner if you think you might need it) until it's clear that you are standing still on the deck.		* Fly the ball and the LSO instructions until you touch down. When you touch down, don't anticipate catching a wire. ALWAYS engage full power (mil power, or even afterburner if you think you might need it) until it's clear that you are standing still on the deck.
	* Cut power to idle and set master light switch to OFF. If the wire doesn't pull you back and release (for DCS reasons), try turning the nosewheel left and right a couple of times. When the wire has released, raise the hook, raise the flaps (set to AUTO/UP), fold/sweep the wings and taxi off the landing zone and park on the bow or wherever you are instructed to.		* Cut power to idle and set master light switch to OFF. If the wire doesn't pull you back and release (for DCS reasons), try turning the nosewheel left and right a couple of times. When the wire has released, raise the hook, raise the flaps (set to AUTO/UP), fold/sweep the wings and taxi off the landing zone and park on the bow or wherever you are instructed to.

Bankler den 10 september 2025 kl. 07.41

2025-09-10T07:41:18Z

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Rad 96:		Rad 96:
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''
	* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when ~~the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''~~.		* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when approach calls.
	* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.		* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.
	* At around 3/4 nm, perform the ball call when the approach controller tells you to. [Sidenumber] [Aircraft type] Ball [Fuel state]. Example:		* At around 3/4 nm, perform the ball call when the approach controller tells you to. [Sidenumber] [Aircraft type] Ball [Fuel state]. Example:
Rad 117:		Rad 117:
	** If using the Master Arms mission template, you can use the radio menu "Others/Carrier Control" sub-menu to force the boat into "recovery" light mode. This is the recommended way.		** If using the Master Arms mission template, you can use the radio menu "Others/Carrier Control" sub-menu to force the boat into "recovery" light mode. This is the recommended way.
	** Use the radio menu and declare inbound. The carrier will turn the lights off when you land. So this makes most sense if you are the last pilot to land.		** Use the radio menu and declare inbound. The carrier will turn the lights off when you land. So this makes most sense if you are the last pilot to land.

			==ACLS==
			*In the rare event we're using ACLS, approach will instead ask you to "say your needles" instead of just calling "fly bullseye". Approach wants to ensure he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ACLS lines are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:
			** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say needles"''.
			** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''
			** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly needles"'' (follow ACLS) or ''"400, fly bullseye"'' (follow ICLS)
			** '''You''' - ''"400"''

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:37:24Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 10 september 2025 kl. 07.37
Rad 93:		Rad 93:
	====Final Approach====		====Final Approach====
	* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.		* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.
	* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will just at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS. In the rare ~~case~~ ACLS is used, see instructions about that in the end of this article.		* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will just at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS. In the rare event that ACLS is used, see instructions about that in the end of this article.
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:36:43Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 10 september 2025 kl. 07.36
Rad 93:		Rad 93:
	====Final Approach====		====Final Approach====
	* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.		* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.
	* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will just at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS.		* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will just at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS. In the rare case ACLS is used, see instructions about that in the end of this article.
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''
	* <span style="color: red">'''(ONLY IF ACLS IS USED, OTHERWISE IGNORE)''' If we're using ACLS, approach will instead ask you to "say your needles". Approach wants to ensure he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ACLS lines are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say needles"''.
	** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly needles"'' (follow ACLS) or ''"400, fly bullseye"'' (follow ICLS)
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''</span>
	* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.		* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.
	* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.		* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:28:34Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 10 september 2025 kl. 07.28
Rad 96:		Rad 96:
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''
	* '''(ONLY IF ACLS USED, ~~WHICH IT TYPICALLY IS NOT.~~ OTHERWISE IGNORE)''' If we're using ACLS, approach will instead ask you to "say your needles". Approach wants to ensure he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ACLS lines are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:		* <span style="color: red">'''(ONLY IF ACLS IS USED, OTHERWISE IGNORE)''' If we're using ACLS, approach will instead ask you to "say your needles". Approach wants to ensure he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ACLS lines are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say needles"''.		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say needles"''.
	** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''		** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly needles"'' (follow ACLS) or ''"400, fly bullseye"'' (follow ICLS)		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly needles"'' (follow ACLS) or ''"400, fly bullseye"'' (follow ICLS)
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''</span>
	* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.		* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.
	* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.		* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.

Bankler: /* Final Approach */

2025-09-10T07:26:24Z

Final Approach

← Äldre version		Versionen från 10 september 2025 kl. 07.26
Rad 93:		Rad 93:
	====Final Approach====		====Final Approach====
	* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.		* At 10 DME, start landing checks. Remain at 1200'. Extend gears at 8 DME. Make sure you're flying on-speed in landing configuration at 6 DME. Approach may instruct you to "dirty up" (i.e get into landing configuration) earlier or later than 8 DME if needed.
	* Approach will ~~soon~~ ask you to "say your needles". ~~IRL this is only done for ACLS (which we typically don't have). For our purposes, approach~~ wants to ~~know if~~ he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ~~ICLS needles~~ are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:		* Typically, we do not use ACLS, so there is no needles call. Approach will just at some point call "400, fly bullseye", meaning that you are supposed to follow the ICLS.
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say ~~bullseye~~"''. ~~(For Hornets, we currently assume they don't have ACLS, hence "say bullseye". For Tomcats, Approach says "say needles")~~		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly bullseye"''
			** '''You''' - ''"400"''
			* '''(ONLY IF ACLS USED, WHICH IT TYPICALLY IS NOT. OTHERWISE IGNORE)''' If we're using ACLS, approach will instead ask you to "say your needles". Approach wants to ensure he's looking at the right aircraft. What you need to do is to reply how you need to fly to get onto centerline and glideslope. Basically, where your ACLS lines are in relation to your velocity vector. If one of them is already centered, you say "on". Example:
			** '''Approach''' - ''"400, say needles"''.
	** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''		** '''You''' - ''"Fly up, fly right"'' or ''"Up and on"'' or ''"On, fly left"'' or ''"On and on"''
	** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly ~~bullseye~~"'' or ''"400, fly ~~needles~~"''		** '''Approach''' - ''"400, fly needles"'' (follow ACLS) or ''"400, fly bullseye"'' (follow ICLS)
	** '''You''' - ''"400"''		** '''You''' - ''"400"''
	* For our purposes, it doesn't matter whether approach replies ''"Fly needles"'' (successful ACLS lock) or ''"Fly bullseye"'' (unsuccessful ACLS lock). Just follow your ICLS.		* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS/ACLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.
	* Don't fly up above 1200' to "catch" the glideslope. Instead, remain at 1200' until you fly "into" the glideslope, and start decending, following the ICLS down towards the boat. So if you're flying as expected, you ''should'' be below the glide path when the call comes, and your response should be ''"Up and on"'''.		* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS/ACLS for vertical corrections.
	* Around 1-2 DME, you should see the ball. From now on, fly the ball. Ignore the ICLS for vertical corrections.
	* At around 3/4 nm, perform the ball call when the approach controller tells you to. [Sidenumber] [Aircraft type] Ball [Fuel state]. Example:		* At around 3/4 nm, perform the ball call when the approach controller tells you to. [Sidenumber] [Aircraft type] Ball [Fuel state]. Example:
	** '''Approach''' - "400, ¾ mile, call the ball"		** '''Approach''' - "400, ¾ mile, call the ball"

Bankler den 9 september 2025 kl. 11.42

2025-09-09T11:42:49Z

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Rad 3:		Rad 3:
	This section holds all CASE 3 procedures that are relevant for our use in DCS.		This section holds all CASE 3 procedures that are relevant for our use in DCS.

	Main Sources: ~~https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/local/docs/pat-pubs/P-816.pdf~~ and ~~replies from~~ GB.		Main Sources: CNATRA and interviews with GB.

	===What is CASE 3?===		===What is CASE 3?===

Bankler: /* Commencing */

2025-04-06T21:06:48Z

Commencing

← Äldre version		Versionen från 6 april 2025 kl. 21.06
Rad 89:		Rad 89:
	* At 20 DME you need to perform a 30 degree turn towards the Final Bearing so that you are lined up on Final Bearing before 12 DME at the latest.		* At 20 DME you need to perform a 30 degree turn towards the Final Bearing so that you are lined up on Final Bearing before 12 DME at the latest.
	* Level off at 1200'.		* Level off at 1200'.
	* You may want to clean up your HUD. For instance, in Hornets, remove the time from the HUD (HSI, TIMEUFC~~, ZTOD~~) to make sure it's not obstructing the IFLOLS when landing.		* You may want to clean up your HUD. For instance, in Hornets, remove the time from the HUD (HSI, TIMEUFC) to make sure it's not obstructing the IFLOLS when landing.

	====Final Approach====		====Final Approach====