We are certain the new F/A-18 and F-14 flight models plus landing dynamics will be a huge step up in skills, however we have spent the last 5 years training to fly correct rendezvous, port holding through to case 1 landing procedures precisely per NATOPs.
Every pilot has memorised all the air speeds, altitudes and procedures and we practice them every week to build up the muscle memory and mental picture under the pressure of being watched by LSOs and knowing it’ll end up online to be viewed by thousands.
So that part will translate right across- all we have to worry about is learning how to wrangle the new birds over the ramp!