Request: Launch and departure tutorial video script input

[supanova]

I wanted to get some input in this video script in case I'm missing something, or something could be explained better. Of course the video features the supercarrier module:

 

ANTI-SKID is OFF for all carrier operations

 

RADAR is set to OPeRational

 

HOOK BYPass is set to CARRIER

 

Take/Off TRIM is pressed

 

with weight-on-wheels, holding the button drives roll and yaw trim to neutral,

the stabilator to 12 degrees nose up, and zeros the MECH stick position

 

stick and rudder pedals are cycled

 

FLAP is in the FULL position

 

trim is set for takeoff

 

for aircraft weight at or below 44,000 pounds, nose up trim is set to 16 degrees,

17 degrees if weight is between 45 and 48,000 pounds,

and 19 degrees if weight is 49,000 pounds or above

 

at gross weights of 45,000 pounds and above, afterburner catapult shots are required

 

the APU is verified OFF

 

the altimeter, and standby attitude reference indicator, are set

 

the parking brake is released

 

the canopy should be down, oxygen mask on, and the ejection seat armed

 

taxi speed should be controlled at all times, especially when approaching the catapult

 

[JET BLAST DEFLECTOR]

takeoff checklist is complete, trim is set, and flaps are set to full before crossing the JBD

 

the director gives the signal to spread the wings

the director makes a sweeping motion of the arms,

from the chest to the fully outward extended position

 

five seconds after the wings are fully spread, WING FOLD is placed in the LOCK position

 

the catapult track is approached slowly, using minimum power,

paying close attention to the director’s signals

 

the director extends arms forward at shoulder level, with hands raised at eye level,

palms facing backwards, and making a beckoning arm motion

the speed of arm movement indicates desired speed

 

to request brakes on, the director extends arms above head,

palms open towards the aircraft, then closes fists

 

when the aircraft is aligned on the catapult track entry wye,

the director signals the pilot to lower the launch bar

 

the director places right elbow in left palm at waist level,

the right hand held vertically, then lowers the right hand to the horizontal position

 

LAUNCH BAR is placed in the EXTEND position

 

the green LAUNCH BAR advisory light illuminates, and nosewheel steering disengages

 

the catapult crew installs the holdback bar

 

the director's signals are followed, and the aircraft taxis forward

 

when the launch bar drops over the shuttle spreader,

the holdback bar engages the catapult buffer, and the aircraft is stopped

 

the pilot applies and holds brakes when signaled

 

the brakes are released when the take tension signal is given by the catapult officer, or shooter

 

the shooter gives the run-up signal

 

[TEXT:MILITARY RATED THRUST]

power is advanced to MRT, the most power the engine can produce without AfterBurner

 

when engine RPM reaches 95 percent, LAUNCH BAR is placed in the RETRACT position

 

the launch bar is held down by shuttle tension

 

engine instruments, EGT, RPM, and fuel flow, are checked,

[CENTRAL WARNING SYSTEM]

and CWS indicators and lights are monitored

 

the shooter is saluted with the right hand

 

to signal the launch, the shooter touches the deck, and points in the direction of the launch

 

at the end of the catapult stroke,

the aircraft rotates to capture the trimmed Angle Of Attack, without control stick input

 

the flight deck edge passes under the nose at 120 knots minimum,

and the pilot rotates to 10 to 12 degrees nose up attitude,

establishing a positive rate of climb

 

gear and flaps are retracted when a positive rate of climb is established

 

when sufficient speed is attained, a clearing turn is performed

the clearing turn is made ten degrees to the right when launching from a bow catapult,

or to the left when launching from a waist catapult

 

clearing turns are not performed at night

 

case 1 departures are flown at 500 feet and 300 knots,

[bASE RECOVERY COURSE, DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT]

parallel to BRC until 7 DME

at 7 DME aircraft are cleared to climb unrestricted in visual conditions

[Tholozor]

Shouldn't the Launch Bar retract into the shuttle be done before engine run-up?

[oldcrusty]

Shouldn't the Launch Bar retract into the shuttle be done before engine run-up?

 

He's probably referring to this note from NFM000:

 

"...On aircraft 161353 THRU 161715, upon receipt of

the “Release Brakes” signal, advance throttles to 85% to 90% rpm. Do not advance throttles to MIL

at this time since this could retract the launch bar before it is trapped by the tensioned shuttle

spreader. On aircraft 161716 AND UP, upon receipt of the “Release Brakes” signal, advance throttles to MIL..."

 

Block 20 starts at 163... so I guess you can go MIL

Edited October 5, 2020 by Gripes323

[oldcrusty]

Disregard.

Edited October 5, 2020 by Gripes323

[donkeyrider]

I thought Flaps are in half position rather than full. I could be wrong though.

[supanova]

I thought Flaps are in half position rather than full. I could be wrong though.

 

 

I have seen half in before taxi and full approaching the catapult.

[oldcrusty]

I have seen half in before taxi and full approaching the catapult.

 

I think full flaps for launch are only used in some WOD conditions (have to look it up) - that's for Hornets. The Rhinos use full, if I remember correctly... from other sim:D

 

The pitch and roll trim is done with half flaps or full (if required for launch)

 

If there's any RW Hornet pilot left on these forums (after the "g limit for dogfighting" discussion;)), they might give you some insight...

[supanova]

Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.