: Compete in structured aerobatic racing missions with specialized gates and courses.
: Extend your tailhook ( Shift + T ) before approach. Maintain a steady "Angle of Attack" (AoA) to catch one of the four wires on the carrier deck. Performance Optimization FSX Acceleration Carrier Tutorial Takeoff
: Increase to full throttle and press Shift + Space to initiate the burst of speed. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Acceleration
: Choose a carrier-capable aircraft, most notably the F/A-18 Hornet .
: Press Shift + U to link with the shuttle. You will feel the aircraft pull back slightly when successful. : Compete in structured aerobatic racing missions with
: Set flaps to takeoff position and trim to +2positive 2 +3positive 3
: Perform catapult launches and arrested landings on naval vessels like the USS Nimitz. You will feel the aircraft pull back slightly
For detailed control mapping, refer to the FSX Keyboard Commands Guide . Shift + Space (after attaching) Attach to Catapult Shift + U Arresting Hook (Extend/Retract) Shift + T Folding Wings Shift + F Toggle Kneeboard Shift + F10 Auto-Start Engine Ctrl + E Naval Operations Guide