This is a missions to self-evaluate your knowledge of the DCS's F/A-18 module under normal and non-normal situations. There are 5 different scenarios where you have to manage a failure of a system and land safely.
Required: Nevada TTR Map
install: put the 6 ".miz" files in the same folder
how to play:
launch the F18_flt_ev_Start.miz mission,
1- you will be asked to choose a scenario numbered 1 to 5 using the numeric keyboard of the UFC.
2- as "oral" test you have to answer 5 random questions extracted from NATOPS manual (but with the answers available in DCS manual).
3- before start you have to verify that all the switches and CBs are in the correct position (thanks to gmangnall for the idea
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3319368/).
4- Flight: you are loaded with 500lbs training bombs and practice tracers, you have to hit the target at wpt.2, but during flight a malfunction will happen and you have to decide the course of action according to the severity of situation, weather, fuel, etc.
(As quick reference manual I suggest the use of the nice doc made by Cruizzzzer:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3318372/)
The F10 Menu will give you assistance options available by ATC, the briefing package and ATIS will give you info about airports operability.
Briefing:
Callsign: Ford 1
Dep Time 21/1400Z 0700L from Tonopah TR.
Training mission: hit target at wpt.2 in Area 76 with training 500lbs bombs and tracers
Fuel total: 8000lbs - BINGO fuel: not rqd
METAR:
KTPH 211256Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2978
KTNX 211300Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A2977
KINS 211258Z AUTO 26010KT 1/4SM R26/2000FT FG OVC002 18/18 A2976
KLSV 211230Z AUTO 26011KT 1SM R21L/P5000FT BR OVC007 17/16 A2977
KXTA 211300Z AUTO 28009KT 3/8SM R32R/1500VP6000FT BCFG BKN001 16/16 A2976 RMK VIS 1 1/2SM RWY32R
TAF:
KTPH 210400Z 2106/2212 26009KT 9999 SKC QNH 2978INS BECMG 2118/2120 31012
KTNX 210400Z 2106/2212 26011KT 9999 SKC QNH 2977INS BECMG 2119/2121 33014
KINS 210145Z 2103/2203 35011G20KT 6SM SCT012 QNH2977INS BECMG 2111/2113 26010KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 BECMG 2117/2119 31015KT 3SM BKN007
KLSV 202250Z 2100/2206 36010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2977INS BECMG 2110/2113 26010KT 1SM BR OVC007 BECMG 2116/2118 31015KT 5SM BKN010
KXTA TAF NOT AVBL
NOTAM:
KTPH TONOPAH
!AD 21/001 AERODROME CLD DUE TO AIRSHOW 21 JUN/0600L - 21JUN 1900L
ARR/DEP PERMITTED ONLY PARTECIPATING ACFTS
!TPH 11/001 TPH NAV VORTAC NOT MNT 2111041021-2112082000EST
!FDC 1/9131 TPH IAP TONOPAH, TONOPAH, NV. VOR OR GPS-A, AMDT 3C...
PLANVIEW NOTE: MAXIMUM 210 KIAS HOLDING AT TPH VORTAC. 2105201310-2105201310EST
!FDC 1/7760 TPH IAP TONOPAH, TONOPAH, NV.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, ORIG-B... LP MDA 5760/HAT 330 ALL CATS.
2104091757-2104091757EST
KTNX TONOPAH TEST RANGE
M0690/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QMRXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3747N11646W005 A) KTNX B) 2111152012 C) 2202112359
E) RWY 14 APPROACH END CENTER LINE AT BAK 14 FADED AND OBSCURED.
M0667/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QIGAW/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3747N11646W005 A) KTNX B) 2110262041 C) 2201212359
E) AERODROME RWY 14 GLIDESLOPE UNRELIABLE AWAITING FLIGHT CHECK
KINS CREECH AFB
M0201/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3635N11540W005 A) KINS B) 2105250600 C) 2111290600
E) AIRFIELD OPERATING HOURS FOR 20 JUN - 05 JUL 16: MON SAT: 0650 - 2100L (1350 - 0400Z), SUN AND HOL: 0745 - 1300L (1445 - 2000Z)
L0029/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3635N11540W005 A) KINS B) 210551251 C) 2108141200
E) ACFT MUST ADHERE TO PPR ARR BLOCK +/-30 MIN OF SKED LDG
M0028/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3635N11540W005 A) KINS B) 210551251 C) 2108141200
E) ARR RWY 26 GCA/PAR APP AVBL - GCA CTRL FREQ 241.00 - REQ TO NELLIS AREA 242.00
FIN APP CRS 260 DEG - OCH/OCA 200/3326 VIS 2000 FT - MISS APP RWY HDG CLMB 7000 FT
KLSV NELLIS AFB
M1119/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2106192300 C) 2106291450
E) RUNWAY 03L/21R CLSD DUE TO WIP UFN.
M1106/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2106192300 C) 2106291450
E) TWY E, TWY B AND TWY D CLD BTN RWY 03R/21L AND TWY F - TWY A AVBL FOR TAXI TO/FM MAIN APRON AND EAST APRON, NO NEED TO CONTACT TWR WHEN CROSSING 03L/21R
M1104/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QFFCG/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2105211732 C) 2107302359
E) ARFF STATUS HAS REACHED A CRITCAL LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR C5, KC10 AIRCRAFT, AND REDUCED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR C17 AIRCRAFT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATON, CONTACT NELLIS FIRE DEPT AT 682-9630.
M1096/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2105151719 C) 2107122100
E) MAIN RAMP F32 THRU F46 SPOT CLSD
M1041/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QOLAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2105281503 C) 2107302359
E) OBSTR LTS ON TOP OF FLOODLIGHTS AT NORTH LOLA OTS.
M1037/21 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3614N11502W005 A) KLSV B) 2105281502 C) 2107302359
E) TACAN UNMONITORED.
KXTA GROOM LAKE AFB
M001/01 NOTAMN
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/XXXXXXXXXXXX A) KXTA B) PERM C) PERM
E) ARR DEP PROHIBITED
Q) ZLA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/XXXXXXXXXXXX A) KXTA B) PERM C) PERM
E) AREA R-4808A ACTIVE GND/UNL
Notes:
-Instrument Approach at Nellis: use charts already available in DCS kneeboard.
-GCA approach at Creech: the controller will vector you 8~10 nm from runway threshold. On final approach, she will give you indications of your position related to the final approach nominal path (RWY centerline extension and glide path angle of 3°). Contrary of ILS bars, if the controller tells you "slightly right" you have to steer left to correct, or "well below" means that you are below the glidepath and have to decrease your rate of descent.
If your ground track is already toward the centerline she will say "correcting" or nothing, otherwise she will tell you a new heading to steer to correct. If you are on the centerline course she says "On course", then you have to steer the runway heading (260° in this case)
-ATC: try to follow ATC instructions as much as possible; of course I coudn't program a script that covers all the possible situations...
-Voices: I used the best I could find online for free, plus some sound files picked up from here:
https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/231095-mission-template-question-request/#comment-4259616
and here:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/2324826/
thanks to the authors.
