Team SDB USS Enterprise.

[Dino Cattaneo]

This new carrier looks fantastic. Can't wait to fly my new Tomcat (WIP) from its deck...

 

[MDIvey]

We're Looking Forward to it too Dino!

Thanks Warhawk... I'll keep an eye out for them.

Matt

 

[Mickey D]

"Optional advanced FLOLS system with settable glide slope and audible LSO"

What are the glide slope choices, please? I guess 4 degrees and 3 and 1/2 degrees?

I'm not the expert in this dept. but 3.5 deg. is certainly one of the options. That ought to make many happy

 

[wilycoyote4]

YAAaaa-HOOoooOOO

Thanks Mickey D

 

[Ian Warren]

I no its Nuclear(PC) Powered , but how long is before its berthed or even anchored off shore ..... my case years ago was a 12 mile limit .... think today its 200 miles , starting to become the itchy and scratchy show .... seems we all have the airgroup to bring on board :mix-smi:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

 

[TARPSBird]

Regarding glide slopes for various carriers, here are a few comments from former
F-8 Crusader drivers that some folks may want to file away:

"The 27C boats used a 4.0 degree basic angle for glide slope. This
yielded a 10.8 ft. hook to ramp clearance for all aircraft. The larger
boats, CV-63 and subsequent, used a 3.5 degree basic angle that
yielded a 14.5 ft. hook to ramp for all aircraft types. Believe the
Forrestal class used a 3.5 degree glide slope with about a 12 foot
hook to ramp clearance. Not sure about the Midway class. Hook to eye
values for the different aircraft were adjusted for by changing lens
roll angle. The effective glide slope is a factor of wind over the
deck. For example, on the 27C, with zero wind over the deck, the
effective glide slope was 4 degrees, while with 25 knots of wind over
the deck, the effective glide slope was 3.75 degrees. With high wind
over deck, say 40 knots or more, I used 4.0 degrees on the larger
boats to yield an effective glide slope similar to that experienced
with 25 to 30 knots of wind."

-Jim Matheny

"The 27C's (Shang for me) used a 4 degree slope to get the hook to ramp
clearance up to (thought it was 9.8' on centerline, on speed, headed
for a target 3 wire). The big boats, including Coral Sea and Midway
used a 3.5 degree slope and still had good hook to ramp while bringing
the power up a bit for safety. When the wind was high the big boats went
to a 4 degree slope because the power was up and the higher slope got
you above the burble a bit. No, I was not an LSO but I studied it a
lot and was later an Air Boss."

-Will Gray

"The Midway glide slope was set at 3.5 or 3.25 for F-8 recoveries to snatch the #3 wire, which gave you a ten foot hook to ramp clearance on a perfect pass. The only 4 degree glide slope I ever used was for the A3D while a deck was a little unsteady which was most of the time."

-Ace Jewell

 

[robertorizzo]

Any chance to have vLSO working on Big E?
Has been taken any contact with fsdreamteam group?

 

[sparouty]

Any chance to have vLSO working on Big E?
Has been taken any contact with fsdreamteam group?

I don't see any reason why vLSO should not work, I guess it can work with any carrier?

Regarding the glideslope angle, the default models are using the Acceleration mirror so, by default, the glideslope angle is 4 degrees.
But, the optional models included use an advanced FLOLS system : the meatball is steered by a gauge which read the glide slope angle in a xml file.
So you can define the angle of your choice...

regards,
Sylvain

 

[simulloyd]

Seriously looking forward to this one. If I had the skills and time I would give a shot at developing some of the older carriers, Forrestal and Kittyhawk class.

Until then I will make donations!

 

[Ian Warren]

Seriously looking forward to this one. If I had the skills and time I would give a shot at developing some of the older carriers, Forrestal and Kittyhawk class.

End of the day , the Forrestal and Kittyhawk are so similar to the Mister 'E' ... id step back further , the Midway class <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

 

[Navy Chief]

End of the day , the Forrestal and Kittyhawk are so similar to the Mister 'E' ... id step back further , the Midway class <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

I am just thrilled to be able to (soon) have a carrier with static Corsair II's on it!!!!

NC

 

[Ian Warren]

I am just thrilled to be able to (soon) have a carrier with static Corsair II's on it!!!!

Indeed , Be also good to see the Phantom as well if that is to be done , not sure



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[Warhawk1130]

I am just thrilled to be able to (soon) have a carrier with static Corsair II's on it!!!!

NC

And I would be equally thrilled to see you in one on a club flight, Pete.......;P

 

[fsafranek]

Indeed , Be also good to see the Phantom as well if that is to be done , not sure



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F-4s and A-4s are planned for the backdate rework with the beehive roof. How well received this 80s version is will determine how quickly we get on that one. Plus everyone involved has a few items they had put to the side that need attention first.

In the meantime, the final packages (FS9 and FSX) have been sent to the store.
:ernae:

 

[Ian Warren]

In the meantime, the final packages (FS9 and FSX) have been sent to the store.
:ernae:

Now just were is that store , Virtavia ?


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[hae5904]

My guess.....Flightsim Pilot Shop :salute:

Cheers,
Hank

 

[Mickey D]

Now just were is that store , Virtavia ?


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VIRTAVIA? Erm..........no. ( Sharp intake of breath. No offence Phil) Pilot Shop it is.

 

[Ian Warren]

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[Sundog]

Dang, I'm spending a lot of money this week. This is going to be fun!

 

[Navy Chief]

And I would be equally thrilled to see you in one on a club flight, Pete.......;P

I've been spending time with girlfriend, and not much of anything else! Maybe "soon!"