Idea for a "trainer-mission"

[Razgriz]

There are the boxes during missions, the "gate" boxes.  Orion, you should place a box all the way around the carrier, attached to the carrier, for trainer missions.

With perfect turns, decent. lineup, etc.

[fsxnavypilot]

Good idea! Incidentally, I've started a similar mission (an FCLP training mission with these gates, LSO voice comments and all the bells and whistles) but had to put it on the shelf till the IFLOLS gauge is ready.

[Orion]

So basically a tutorial mission with gates at key points in the pattern to help people learn carrier landings?

If I've got that right, sounds good; I'll look into it .

[Tregarth]

Yes, please.  This is something thatwould be a great asset in helping to complete a "Lap around the boat".

Tregarth

[Razgriz]

This would even help me or Sludge get into the groove, pun intended.   

[fsxnavypilot]

Ok guys, here we go...

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnuWrjkbPF8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnuWrjkbPF8</a>

...and this is WIP. Lot of work to do 

[Razgriz]

Wow, that looks great!  Just how I planned it.  I'm open to beta-testing if you want 

[SpazSinbad]

fsxnp, having the turn boxes slanted is a good differentiation.

[Tregarth]

This is very impressive, well done.

4 questions, please

1.  Will the hoops be "portable" i.e. are they locked to one airfield or could they be used on any airfield with an ILS?

2.  If so, will you please supply installation instructions?

3.  Will they be restricted to the F-18 or would they work for the T-45?

4.  I notice you have an FLOLS, but the airfield is not NOLF Choctaw; how did you put the lights on a different airfield, please?

Good job.

Thank you,

Tregarth

[fsxnavypilot]

Thanks! Well, this is my first FSX mission ever and there's still lots to learn and practice...

Down to your questions.
1, 2 - No. I don't know how to make the pattern 'portable'. BTW, this mission has nothing to do with an ILS.
3. Basically, one can use ANY aircraft to fly the mission. But the Goshawk flies more narrow pattern, AFAIK..
4. Once you have installed NOLF Choctaw scenery, you will be able to use an FLOLS in your missions (via FSX OPT or Object Placement Tool).

[Tregarth]

Dear FSXNP,

Thanks for the reply, can you please tell me what your answer in point 4 means i.e (via FSX OPT or Object Placement Tool)?
I have never heard of the Object Placement Tool, where does it live and how do I use it?

Please only reply when you have time, do not waste time on this request until you have sorted out all the other good things you are doing.

Thanks for your patience,

Tregarth

[fsxnavypilot]

This http://www.fsdeveloper.com/wiki/index.php?title=Object_Placement_Tool is a good point to start 

[Tregarth]

I have looked at the information, found the SDK and installed it.  I know my limitations and will give this one a miss.

I appreciate your help,

Tregarth

[Orion]

Looks good!

I guess I'll pass on this one then - no need to make an extra mission when someone else has already done an excellent job .

[Tregarth]

Dear FSXNavyPilot,

Can you please tell us how the mission trainer is progressing?

Thank you,

Tregarth