The Playlist: Carrier Ops Instructional By A Real World F-18 Pilot

(Part 1) Today, Lex Talionis instructs us in how carrier operations work in the military and how to best set up your carrier in DCS.
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[@HEATER_]

This guy was my first introduction to Case 1 in DCS! I'm so glad this is posted again! Thank you!!! I NAIL Bankler's because of this video.

[@Lex-ro4ig]

The video was originally made for Jarus. I never intended to make my own videos let alone establish a separate channel . I continued on my own primarily because of the communities request and to prevent the monopolization of Jarus channel.

[@alcmann]

Nice to have someone in industry do this. Appreciate your volunteering your free time and the upload. Hopefully this will help in community standardization

[@104thMaverick]

Thank you so much for this, more, more, more please :D

[@SergioHidalgoAero]

Amazing explanations, thanks mate

[@MaceUK71]

DCS F/A-18 Hornet the table top game! Love it lol great video!

[@daveg-force6890]

Great video. A LOT more credibility than one of the other You Tube channels (remaining nameless). Lex's credentials are NOT in doubt. Its obvious.

[@sol3cito33]

AEW, lol.

[@jodifu6274]

I still can't get that AEW-guy to talk to me. I just have a few questions about his military career. Maybe he's shy? Maybe it's all classified, and he'd have to kill me if he told me?

[@rmactvc]

I’m new to DCS and a civilian pilot. Watched a lot of videos where it is obvious they are making it up as they go. Nice to see carrier ops the way it should be. Thank you!

[@mhe0815]

Very well explained and plenty of useful information, thanks to Lex for taking the time to do this!

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

Your knowledge is a river and I will bathe in it!

[@langefamily1040]

this is great... I would love to see more videos in setting up realistic ME missions as well... where would tankers be? times on target, bingo fuel triggers you would use, how do you watch front lines/airspaces etc... very cool info!!

[@henrykater9728]

Thank you so much for this - reminds me when I spent years looking for procedure for a 777 touch and go flying pattern at an airfield after seeing a video of one doing it - very very rare, only the pros know this. Having proper procedures and numbers makes such a difference to make a sim feel more real.

[@Aeronaut1975]

Just got the Hornet. This video is exactly what I hoped it would be. Thank you.

[@rehil123]

finally a proper lecture on this THANK-You looking forward to next one

[@rybuds47]

Thanks dude! Dcs and star citizen are my games! I could listen to this all day!

[@rustyshackleford2841]

It’s ease to follow you with this method. Gonna draw it my self I think it will help clear things up even more. Thank you for this video. It helped a lot.

[@TrickerDCS]

Looking forward to more

[@CitizenGamer]

Yeah, he is working on a video to show it in application!

[@aMegaMaxProductions]

Can I just say the DCS community is awesome! No dislikes!

[@71stMastiff]

I think someone seen your comment and fixed that. lol

[@simonliin]

Yea, I join the crowd. More of this please!

[@lucadebernardinis4336]

Thank you, you have cleared all my problem in the carrier landing, hope to see you in the BUDDYSPIKE or 104° pvp server (i usually step in this server) to see how a real jetfighter pilot fly in a sim like this. Tanks again and have a nice day

[@Primaate]

Deep down us ‘DCS gamers’ are essentially frustrated military pilots; association via vid with an actual pilot, gives us all a warm fuzzy feeling, ‘yeah I could have done this no worries’ 😁

[@garyhall5649]

The best part of this whole video are the Low Tech doodles on scratch paper with a Government Issue Skillcraft Pen! Great Video!

[@scottromesburg7935]

I subbed..first vid I've seen going into that much detail. Awesome job. Being a simmer, don't quite know all that. Used to have a couple missions made for lock on. Wasn't sure if we were doing anything right lol bit it was fun. Thanks again and keep it up!!

[@b0bl00i]

Good stuff! Thanks for teaching us how it's done.

[@wf4919]

If I might add if I remember correctly... Normally, in the fleet when not doing CQ, the case one pattern is all comm out. A couple of exceptions during Normal operations is obviously if the LSO feels the need to talk to you and the air boss telling people to spin it. So during CQ.....because the pattern is clobbered with guys doing their required Touch and Gos......comms are used to keep some order to things. During Normal Ops...nobody "Charile"s you out of the stack...it's all visual based off of what is happening with the current launch (aka when the landing area is about to be open for the recovery). Whole point of limiting comms is to keep the enemy from locating the Carrier...but when safety is a concern...aka Spins, LSO calls if needed, and even very hazy days when visibly is still Case 1....comms are used.

[@hansangb]

Who knew DCS video done on paper could be so riveting! :) Thank you.

[@Britchot]

The Absolute legitimacy of this video is solidified not only by the verbiage used, or the certainty of the information provided, but by the Skilcraft pen, probably directly pulled from the left shoulder pocket of his flight jacket.

[@Arcimedes]

This video is pimp. I love all the lingo. You’re a suave teacher.

[@dznutts17]

Outstanding video...great job! Thanks!!!

[@JerDog1984]

About to watch my 3rd run through.. This is brilliant, thank you

[@dlwalter]

Oh god. That Skilcraft inkstick gave me flashbacks.

[@johnnyc.763]

Just you using the term 'Inkstick' gives me flashbacks.. *L*

[@dlwalter]

knowledge, grape, swab, moonbeam, guide, scribe, this recruit!

[@Drvnwolfie]

Thanks for restarting my brain to flight ops. Some I remembered from my AW qual. some I forgot.

[@jodifu6274]

Never an AW, but I have several other warfare pins, and I remember the kinds of processes they were. You really had to live and breathe it.

[@ikonane]

Thanks for great explanations! Very appreciated!

[@VFA41Hedgehog]

Authentic Skilcraft pen!

[@ugluwuglu]

Really looking forward to this series. Thanks a lot for doing this!

[@johncrielaard465]

Being a (former) RNLAF pilot I really enjoy the carrier landings in DCS. Its the part if flying I never experienced. Where you describe flying the ball doesn't work for you, is that the fact actuallt keeping the ball centered let's you end high and bolter? thats what I experience. On speed AoA and on the ball and letting the ball drop to red gives me that 3rd wire landing. otherwise I miss them all. (no I really dont flare ;) )

[@DD-sw1dd]

I hope they manage to fix the handling issues this guy is talking about. There are obvious issues that even a laymen like me notices, like how the aircraft reacts on a bolter (horrible jerk back of AOA on bolters after lifting back off) but my hope is for Eagle Dynamics to get the physics and handling qualities down to where actual airmen like this that flew the F-18 feel somewhat at home when flying this sim as far as handling characteristics.

[@jodifu6274]

If I was a developer at DCS, I'd be BEGGING this guy to give his input.

[@ninjano9]

Exolent articulation

[@christopherpatrick957]

New DCS Hornet pilot and just found these videos. Thanks so much for your information and explanations!

[@dereklchung]

Fantastic. Thanks for this video.

[@cowboy10uk]

Just stunning, huge thankyou for taking the time to explain. Not sure it will improve my flying as I suck at the darn thing. 😜

[@MattWagner]

Great visualization Lex. Question though: often we see waist cat shots doing clearing turns to port. When would waist cat shot clear to port vs starboard? Drop me a message on my KZbin contact if you'd like to join the SME team.

[@CitizenGamer]

You can talk to him in his discord. Link in the description.

[@andyhaman4389]

Thanks, I need more video like this..very informative.

[@Modsat]

Awesome! Would love to see more like this.

[@BFagulha]

What about a Air refuelling video with so many tips and lessons like this one? :) thank you for the video and help.

[@catdaddy57]

Agreed... I suck at refueling...

[@brunofagulha]

@@catdaddy57 now i nail it :)

[@BellumPara]

Very, very nice. Thanks!

[@mazoo7000]

Much appreciated great stuff! subscribed!

[@xdiver01]

Fantastic ! Thanks!!

[@mitch_the_-itch]

It would sure be cool to have this updated. The Super Carrier keeps putting up "Clara" as I go Charlie and Im not sure what that means, lol.

[@redtailpilot]

Definitely! It would be great to just hear from him again. Awesome dude and incredible teacher!

[@weltensegLA]

Thank you so much! Can you elaborate a bit on the performance/ball flying difference you experience in DCS once you can point your finger on it?

[@leecollins1773]

Lex, thanks for doing these videos, which are great. I'm about to dive into the DCS world and I am wondering what equipment do you use? Do you use a VR headset and if so which one? What pedals do you use? I am definitely purchasing the Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog joystick. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

[@SeongJun]

Wow.. this is very nice!

[@magwo]

Awesome! Could you please describe, in more detail, the phrases/conversations used in radio comms when approaching the bubble, and requesting recovery etc? I know the natops and cnatra contain some of this, but I suspect it is different in practice in every-day flying.

[@CitizenGamer]

I forwarded your question to Lex

[@magwo]

Thanks! I fly with masterarms.se and we have been a little uncertain on the appropriate/realistic comms when conducting carrier ops in multiplayer with ATC/redcrown/marshal/boss.

[@CitizenGamer]

You can join his discord and he should be willing to discuss lots of stuff with you. The link is in the description.

[@mikehunt2822]

background music is the loading screen from star citizen. Took a min to figure out.

[@CitizenGamer]

Yep, I primarily cover Star Citizen. I met Lex through our collaborations of fighting for an actual flight model in Star Citizen. Eventually, he introduced me to DCS and now I am learning that game too. I am chronicling my progress, as I play more. I want to show people that DCS is not impossible to learn. You just have to have the will to learn.

[@mikehunt2822]

DCS is like most stuff aviation related. People over think it. It really helps to break down the systems into groups instead of trying to take it all in at once.

[@rwhunt99]

When do you normally call in to the ship for recovery - initially, like a distance? Thank for this, it's really informative!

[@Scarebus_Driver]

outstanding

[@xordus]

I can't wait to see Part 2. I guess it's not finished yet?

[@hon0p]

Check his own KZbin Channel :thumbsUp: kzbin.info/door/PqnAPcQSxyCqJ0CZu9qMmgvideos

[@gamingschool5480]

Realy nice... But take care about backround music trademarks ;)

[@CitizenGamer]

Oh, it will be fine. Star Citizen does not care about using their music. Besides, I am primarily a Star Citizen / DCS channel. CIG considers using their music as fair use advertising.

[@gamingschool5480]

Citizen Gamer a ok. Yeah i saw that after i did the comment. Hope you have as nice videos for starcitizen!

[@alcmann]

Any chance to get you to make a LALD and other toss release videos for pop bombing profiles like Natops?

[@almightyIrie]

How can the "bubble" be 10nm when the "port holding pattern" is 5nm and pilots are supposed to be on assigned altitude 10nm prior to entering the pattern already?

[@vsnutz]

10 nm bubble when no contact has been made with carrier. 5 nm holding pattern at specified altitude after contact with carrier if deck is full.

[@Hatredy11]

Coming off the deck he said 20 for 20. The first 20 referring to bank angle but what is the second 20 for?

[@hon0p]

20° of bank for 20° to the right after coming off the deck.

[@abutreka45]

The second 20° is basically 20 degrees of heading difference, to the right. So, I guess, you could say 20 (bank) for 20 (heading) to the right.

[@jodifu6274]

Hey Lex ! Were you ever at NAS Jax, Pensacola, Alameda, Roosevelt Roads, or Twentynine Palms?

[@jodifu6274]

This is "Furious George" (ElCuco68) from Discord, by the way.

[@CitizenGamer]

You may want to send him a PM or such. I don't know how long it will be for him to check the messages on this vid.

[@jodifu6274]

Will do, thanks!

[@adamsnop6357]

when i depart from mother do i need to enter the stack before final departure to wherever im going to?

[@fieldmartan4426]

his name for Latin speakers is fucking so cool. It suits him so much i really hope he knows the latin for it!

[@Agresor_Arg]

What?

[@fieldmartan4426]

It's like a punishment for a crime commited against you, think the punisher. It's mostly translated too something like an eye for an eye. Directly it's translated to retaliation by law.

[@JoeRockstar]

What happened to lex? Where is part 3?

[@Dan20q]

Why isn't he using a VR headset? (WMR are pretty nice) And you have permission to reupload the videos on this channel?

[@CitizenGamer]

Not on this one, but if you can ask Lex about his channel on his Discord. I put the link in the description. I do appreciate you asking though.

[@baGstube88]

Is the mission file available for download anywhere?

[@SimplyTHC]

What happened? Got me hooked and then up and left ?!

[@CitizenGamer]

There is more coming.

[@petere.9138]

Good video but please move the mic farther from your mouth. There were way too many pops as you spoke.

[@iSylvan]

MRT?

[@hon0p]

I think it's for Military Rated Thrust (AfterBurner). We want to push the throttle fully forward as we hit the deck so that if the wire fail we have enough power to go for another pass.

[@S3NTRY]

hon0p I thought mil thrust was 100% no AB?

[@hon0p]

Yeah I think you're right, my bad. I'll ask Lex to come and confirm :thumbUp:

[@magwo]

Indeed MRT is frequently referred in the natops f-18 manual and means maximum non-AB thrust.

[@chrisschmieder1609]

Great video, but please move the mic further from your mouth!!

[@watermanpc85]

Are you a real life Hornet pilot?

[@CitizenGamer]

Lex is. He flew a Hornet until 2007. He currently trains pilots in flying techniques with the Hawk.

[@watermanpc85]

nice, thanks man!

[@CitizenGamer]

If you ever want to ask him things, he has a discord in the description link. He would probably be happy to talk about it.

[@abutreka45]

Where is the original video from? Is it on KZbin? I ask because they are cut at the parts where he does the flying, and I'd like to watch his in-game flying which would be pretty cool.

[@CitizenGamer]

Viper this is the original vid. Lex wanted me to put this first part on the channel. I believe he is shooting the next part with Hon0 to demonstrate.

[@KuvDabGib]

Atm this is pointless... no mater what you do once in the air this aircraft is in bad spot.. no IFF, no radar, only AIM 7 missiles.. Honestly why even bothering with it in its current state?

[@hon0p]

Before going into combat in an Early Access version it might be a good idea to learn how to bring back the Aircraft safely no? The flight model, all the numbers of the pattern won't change so.. That's something we can start learning right now.

[@TheMartieno]

Its a vessel not a boat. Thanks, i enjoyed your video very informative.

[@banzaiib]

bruh, he's actually done this as a job, risking his life for a cause greater than himself... I think he can call it whatever the fuck he wants. Don't be a pedant.

[@sigurdolaisen8389]

Navy aviatios call the carrier 'the boat'. Considerings it's size there might be a touch of irony in it;)

[@TheMartieno]

Why are you so mad about this?

[@TheMartieno]

Sigurd Olaisen I do like that fact :)

[@banzaiib]

TheMartieno not mad, but your comment was typical of drive by, pedantic internet idiots that have nothing to actually contribute.