This document walks pilots through specific normal and combat operations in the F/A-18C. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the ED F/A-18C Hornet Manual or Chucks Guide for the F/A-18C Hornet.
This manual provides the necessary procedures to efficiently and effectively learn the necessary skills to be successful in effectively using the DCS F/A-18C Hornet airframe. The DCS F/A-18C Hornet Flight Manual and the DCSF/A-18C Chucks Guide both provide detailed information on aircraft systems and systems operation. The Flight Manual and this publication complement each other.
This document walks pilots through specific normal and combat operations in the F/A-18C. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the ED F/A-18C Hornet Manual or Chucks Guide for the F/A-18C Hornet.
This manual provides the necessary procedures to efficiently and effectively learn the necessary skills to be successful in effectively using the DCS F/A-18C Hornet airframe. The DCS F/A-18C Hornet Flight Manual and the DCSF/A-18C Chucks Guide both provide detailed information on aircraft systems and systems operation. The Flight Manual and this publication complement each other.
In general, this manual is organized in an order that parallels the training flow in pilot training. Chapters 2 - 6 are basic airmanship in the F/A-18C Hornet, that will be utilized in every sortie. Chapter 7 is Carrier Operations, and Chapters 8-10 are Combat application fundamentals for the F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. But the fundamental information in those chapters can be used for other aircraft as well.
Some words of wisdom fr om an old pilot. The world of Aviation in general and Combat Aviation in specific is not an exact science, or a precise cause & effect flow. The world of aviation is more art than it is science. Yes, throwing specific switches in a specific order will cause the aircraft to do a specific action. BUT, that is wh ere it stops, in aviation we fight, bend or in some cases break the rules of physics as we know it. As pilots we learn ‘tools’ and tricks and gain experience with flight time, and many times we employ those tools in weird & new ways, because no 2 flights are the same. Every flight can, and usually does, present a new situation or scenario. You constantly have to be adjusting, managing, and improvising to achieve the desired goals. IT IS NOT A QUICK PROCESS. Give yourself permission to take the time and enjoy the process of learning. Enjoy the journey for it is not short, nor boring.
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Checkout the accompanying Checklist / QRG as well
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326715/
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