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Old 2nd Nov 2012, 19:35
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The RN pattern for VSTOL aircraft had you breaking at ten seconds past the bow with subsequent aircraft breaking 20 seconds behind you, but the spacing used to concertina up when you arrived alongside.

This sort of thing could be changed locally if the deck or an individual pilot needed more time between recoveries.

USN SOP that you have to have broken by 4 miles in front of Mum or you go around and have another go. Practically speaking this means that if you are bringing a four ball in - dash one needs to be in the break at the bow if dash four is going to be turning in time.

The whole aim is to get an aircraft into and out of the Landing Area every minute.
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