Grabbed a mission from the Su-33 thread to get used to the new flight model. One bolter, one plane on the bottom of the sea (but only because I wanted to try a Cobra, not because of carrier landing), then one full load of missiles on the bottom of the sea and then this successful (but very scary) four-wire!
Now let’s fly her in some safe weather and maybe even try a landing on an actual airport. Was a great way to get started on our first PFM carrier-capable plane, loving her! Thanks @smokinhole
Anyone else get irrationally angry when that tanker starts to bank turn after doing a perfect pre-contact?
It’s really good. It’s your own fault for being a valued member of society and wanting to help people. It shows a glimpse of how good the F-14 and F/A-18 are going to be - there’s something about Carrier Ops that just feels better.
Even @Bogusheadbox had a go … tough from the seat of his Mirage. He made a nice approach and touchdown but was able to bolter off the front and take advantage of the sky-jump
Second favorite was tanking. Getting feet dry with a useful load required cutting back on the fuel. Luckily there was a tanker in theatre, providing the second challenge of the evening.
I’m not jealous at all… This hype and carrier ops had better continue for at least two more weeks so I can take part in some small way… grumble grumble
Beacon of Rhohan lit for @Tankerwade there on the last shot. Would be atmospheric at night.
@Fridge and I ran the perfect ground attack missions, apart from the lack of ground attacking on my part. I did dodge a manpad though, so the ship at least got a slightly used Su-33D back.
Our virtual VMFT-401 group did some BFM set ups on Sunday night. The MiG-28s were initially restricted to mil power only to teach energy management. Eventually we worked up to 2v1, no restrictions. We had to call it a night before the 3v2 began.
