I’m not convinced that 600 hours A-4 over half a century ago on the infamous Melbourne is the best basis for comment on 21st century carrier ops. But none of that has anything to do with basic pilot skills especially landing an aircraft that is highly automated on a modern carrier in fair weather, especially when it comes to recognising and rejecting a failed approach.-
Last edited by Courtney Mil; 4th Mar 2023 at 23:15.