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Looking at the LOVO video recently posted by Mr. Bean, I think there's some value in clarifying some apparent differences between what is shown in the video and what we actually have in the F/A-18C. LOVO references a "Dynamic Launch Zone" or DLZ. That's not what it's called in the Hornet, and the HU...

Pilot records updated.

For the guys in my flight, I realized after the fact that my directions were not proper in accordance with the timeline. When I directed "crank" I selected a heading that was about 90 degrees away from the bandits, which put them beyond the gimbal limits of your radar. A crank heading should be no m...

Pilot records updated.

I travel Mon-Thur most weeks for work. So don't pick a day based on my availability.

Also, for those who are mathematically disinclined like I am, this is a handy thing to print out and keep next to you in the pit.

Quick review of the "gates" Mr. Bean references in the video. If you can keep these in mind (or close at hand for quick reference), it will help with 'eyeballing' your intercept.

40 nm - 10 TA
30 nm - 15 TA
20 nm - 20 TA
10 nm - 40 TA

Pilot records updated.