Bruce Saunders RIP
Bruce Saunders (DigitalThemePark’s BruceE) who many of you have had contact with via DigitalThemePark and various forums has sadly passed away. He caught the COVID-19 virus and was admitted to … Continue Reading Bruce Saunders RIP
Workshop 16: AN/AAQ-28(V) + Gun & Rockets
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the AN/AAQ-28(V) LITENING targeting pod, Understanding air-to-ground gun and rockets, Available mission target discussion, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework … Continue Reading Workshop 16: AN/AAQ-28(V) + Gun & Rockets
Workshop 15: AIM-120 “AMRAAM”
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the AIM-120 “AMRAAM” air-to-air missile, Available mission target discussion, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Watch “DCS: F/A-18C … Continue Reading Workshop 15: AIM-120 “AMRAAM”
Workshop 14: AIM-7 “Sparrow”
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the AIM-7 “Sparrow” air-to-air missile, Understanding RWS/LTWS/TWS radar modes, Available mission target discussion, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course … Continue Reading Workshop 14: AIM-7 “Sparrow”
Workshop 13: AIM-9 “Sidewinder”
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the AIM-9 “Sidewinder” air-to-air missile, Available mission target discussion, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Watch “DCS: F/A-18C … Continue Reading Workshop 13: AIM-9 “Sidewinder”
Workshop 12: M61 Cannon(A2A)
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the 20-mm M61 Vulcan Gun (Air-to-Air), Available mission target discussion, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Watch “DCS: … Continue Reading Workshop 12: M61 Cannon(A2A)
Workshop 11: Datalink & SA
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the MIDS Datalink Link 16 and IFF system, Understanding the Situational Awareness display, Discussion on general situational awareness, Discussion on current … Continue Reading Workshop 11: Datalink & SA
Workshop 10: CASE III Operations
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding CASE III: Carrier Operations, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Review “CASE III Recovery”– Review “CASE III Approach … Continue Reading Workshop 10: CASE III Operations
Workshop 9: CASE I Operations
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding CASE I: Carrier Operations, Approach Procedures Marshal Stack Procedures Recovering Procedures Spin Procedures Launch and Departure Procedures Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss … Continue Reading Workshop 9: CASE I Operations
Workshop 8: Flight Plans & Waypoints
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding Flight Plans, Understanding Waypoint Navigation, Understanding Time on Target, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Workshop Flight Plan: Waypoint 1: … Continue Reading Workshop 8: Flight Plans & Waypoints
Workshop 7: Air Refueling
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the refueling process How to access the tankers Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Watch “Air To Air … Continue Reading Workshop 7: Air Refueling
Workshop 6: Formation Flying
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding basic formation flying, Trimming the aircraft, Following the tanker, Following at the “slot” position, Following offset, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next … Continue Reading Workshop 6: Formation Flying
Workshop 5: FPAS, ADF & TACAN
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding FPAS, Understanding ADF and TACAN, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Recon Tasks: FPAS to Optimal Range Altitude Direct to … Continue Reading Workshop 5: FPAS, ADF & TACAN
Workshop 4: VFR Airfield Ops
In this session, we cover the following topics: VFR airfield pattern operations, Revisiting “on speed”, Refresher on communication, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss next sessions homework Course Prerequisites:– Watch “DCS: F/A-18C … Continue Reading Workshop 4: VFR Airfield Ops
Workshop 3: AOA & OnSpeed
In this session, we cover the following topics: Understanding the HUD, UFC & IFEI, Understanding AOA & On Speed, Taxi & takeoff procedures, On Speed practice, Pilot Proficiency Demonstration, Discuss … Continue Reading Workshop 3: AOA & OnSpeed
Workshop 2: Cockpit Tour
In this session, we cover the following topics: Introduction to the multi-role F/A-18C Hornet fighter, Overview of the cockpit and systems, Briefing and Preflight (Refuel & Rearm), Cold start procedure, … Continue Reading Workshop 2: Cockpit Tour
