[NO BUG] Training mission take off from carrier

[flavnet]

Hello Sky Folks!! In the training mission in which it is necessary to take off from the aircraft carrier, after aligning the aircraft to the catapult rail, it is not possible to activate the nose strut switch and, therefore, it is not possible to take off! I tried to stop the plane both in front of the catapult hook and behind it, but the problem remained. I would appreciate a little help. Thanks in advance.

Edited April 13, 2019 by IronMike

[A101Wayz]

Once you're lined up on the catapult with the nosewheel just behind the shuttle, you need to compress the nosewheel strut. There is a switch just to the left of the Landing Gear lever - labeled "STRUT". flip it down and hold it until the nose of the plane drops. (you can see it dropping by looking out the canopy while holding the switch down)...

 

Once the strut is compressed, press "U" to hook up to the catapult, you're ready to go. (Don't forget to salute before you launch)

Edited March 23, 2019 by A101Wayz
typo correction

[OnlyforDCS]

As A101Wayz already mentioned, press and HOLD the strut switch until the aircraft fully "kneels" down. Also make sure your are lined up as straight as possible before hooking up. ("U" key).

[flavnet]

Here is my mistake! I don't hold the strut switch !! Thank you all and ... good hunting !!