Carrier night launch signal

[FoxTwo]

According to the fighter pilot podcast episode 012 (Aircraft Carriers Pt2) 32m:38s, the night launch ready signal was to turn on all of the exterior lights, since a salute from the pilot wouldn't necessarily be visible to the deck crew.

 

 

Will this be modeled for the F-14?

[fmedges]

I believe it's only the formation lights, no?

[Victory205]

I believe it's only the formation lights, no?

 

No, all lights were turned on with the pinky switch. It's in the works.

[viper2097]

So, IRL the aircraft stays dark until ready for the shot?

[Strikeeagle345]

So, IRL the aircraft stays dark until ready for the shot?

 

yes

[Victory205]

So, IRL the aircraft stays dark until ready for the shot?

 

Yep. Turning the lights on on a carrier deck signaled Brake Failure to the crew, and they would attempt to throw chocks, chains and small Ordnancemen under the wheels. Pilots would look for something inexpensive to run into. Like an F18...

[Strikeeagle345]

Yep. Turning the lights on on a carrier deck signaled Brake Failure to the crew, and they would attempt to throw chocks, chains and small Ordnancemen under the wheels. Pilots would look for something inexpensive to run into. Like an F18...

 

:megalol:

[MonnieRock]

Pilots would look for something inexpensive to run into. Like an F18...

 

 

I choked on my coffee :lol:

 

 

Happy Simming,

Monnie

[Larkis]

Hahaha :D

[viper2097]

ROFL, made my day xD.

Also thx for the answer and clarifying. Always thought that it would be to cycle the lights.