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Originally Posted by Jonesyy
The next are little things. Struggling to beat Carrier landings for one but can anybody give me some tips, or direct me to a guide for dummies on all things flight sims. One of the biggest problems though is this:
Dan
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Hi. For carrier landing, this is what I do:
1) Begin approach at ~ 500 ft altitude with landing gear up. Speed at optimal climb rate (e.g. ~150 mph).
2) Next, set j hook, go to canopy view, apply full flaps and aim nose at black wheel skid marks on the runway (your touchdown point).
3) Next, drop the gear when you are at 300 ft alt., this will cause nose to drop some so be prepared for that.
4) Adjust throttle as needed to keep you nose pointed at your touchdown point. You want to stall the plane over the runway at the black wheel marks on the runway ~90-80 mph.
5) Apply wheel braking when you touch down.
Key is watching your alt and speed gauges all the time. Don't begin your approach too high\low\fast\slow.
Edit: just remembered, most of the seaplane gauges are in knots, so 150 mph is about 125 knots. Also, it is a good idea to do the racetrack around the carrier prior to step one. Make your final race track turn as the carrier passes the cockpit windows edge over your left shoulder. When you are lined up with the carrier, be at 125 knots and 500 ft. It's a glide in.