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During carrier landings, the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) provides critical feedback to help pilots maintain a safe and accurate approach. The chart above represents a standardized matrix used by LSOs to assess aircraft state in terms of altitude, angle of att...

In the F/A-18C Hornet, communication is managed through two ARC-210 radios: COMM 1 and COMM 2, each with 20 programmable preset channels, known as “buttons.” These presets are configured prior to a mission and allow the pilot to quickly access the correct freq...

Effective radio communication in the F/A-18C Hornet depends not only on proper frequency presets but also on understanding the radio bands and modulation types used: UHF, VHF, AM, and FM. These terms describe how and where a signal is transmitted and received....

The MIDS (Multifunctional Information Distribution System) in the F/A-18C Hornet isn’t just for Link-16 data—it also supports encrypted voice communication over two digital voice channels: VOCA and VOCB. These can be used as additional comm channels for secur...

The Guard frequency is a critical part of your communications setup in any aircraft—and the F/A-18C is no exception. In both real-world and DCS operations, monitoring Guard is essential for safety, coordination, and emergency response. 🆘 What Is Guard? The...

In coordinated strike missions, buddy lasing allows one aircraft to guide a laser-guided bomb (LGB) onto a target for another. Using the AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR targeting pod, the F/A-18C can either manually lase a target or track another aircraft’s laser via Laser ...

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...

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...

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...

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...