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AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR – Targeting Pod Basics
The AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR is the Hornet’s primary targeting pod in DCS World. It provides infrared and electro-optical imaging, laser designation, laser spot tracking, and precision coordinate generation. Mounted on the left cheek station, the pod is essential for...
Paveway II – GBU-12/16/10 Overview
The Paveway II family of Laser-Guided Bombs (LGBs) are precision strike weapons that guide onto a coded infrared laser spot, typically designated by the launching aircraft, a wingman (buddy lasing), or a JTAC. They’re ideal for stationary or slow-moving targe...
Using Paveway II Bombs (GBU-10/12/16) with the ATFLIR
With the ATFLIR pod, the F/A-18C can independently find, designate, and guide laser-guided bombs with precision. Here’s how to use the Paveway II series step-by-step in DCS. ✅ Loadout Prep Equip the desired LGB(s) and the AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR pod Ens...
Carrier Grades
A landing sequence will be graded with points, according to tactical paddles discord bot grade of your trap: cut | 0 pts — (no-grade) | 2pts (OK) (fair) | 3pts OK (good) | 4pts OK (excellent) | 5pts In the unlikely case that a landing was attempted b...
Joining the squadron
To join the squadron, you have to schedule a check-ride with a squadron commander. In your check-ride you will have a little chit chat, get briefed, and then fly a simple mission just like we do in our weekly events. After the check-ride you can join the squa...
Ranking up and gaining qualifications
To rank up you have to fulfill all the qualifications in a specific color, as well as a carrier grade and set amount of missions flown. This is all kept track of in the member qualification sheet. The requirements for rank-up per rank: Junior Ensign (JENS)...
Quick guide — 9-Line CAS brief
Purpose The 9-Line is a compact, standard way for a JTAC/Tactical Controller to give attacking aircrew the essential targeting information they need to prosecute a weapons release safely and effectively. It focuses on the target location/description, friendly...
Checkride Procedure
SA PageEW PageATFLIR podMIDSDCS SRS usageHSI WaypointsTACAN navigationAutopilotRWSTWSIFFFormation FlyingLine abreastUnderstanding of standard aviation commsUnderstanding of military combat commsFlight member communicationManual StartupTaxying on deckCase 1 Dep...
Startup and Taxiing on deck
No call is required for starting up. As soon as you are able to, go on to tower frequency and your flight frequency and do a radio check by sayin the following: [modex number] radio check on [frequency]. if you are checking in on tower. [full flight name] ...
Overview
The Case 1 pattern is the most commonly used patterns for landing on an aircraft carrier. Departure and recovery operations are classified according to meteorological conditions into Case I, Case II, or Case III. Case I occurs when flights are anticipat...