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Old 8th Apr 2001, 12:26
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steve757
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FS, the C130H can be fitted with station keeping radar. Essentially a secondary radar which gives a plan view of a group of aircraft. Additionally, by inputs to the pitch and bank bars of the ADI and by use of a 'fore/aft' distance indicator it is possible to fly an accurate position displaced from the formation leader. The auto system probably couples the autopilot to the SKe Radar. What it will not do is allow aircraft to fly Blue Angel typr formations 'hands off' !