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Old 19th Apr 2013, 16:16
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Not_a_boffin
 
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So 'not a problem' then for MROLs onto CVFs? Cool.
Unless - as planned - you intend to have a few cabs parked aft or down the port side or some of our nice large helos with rotors spread. Then, not cool.

Would it not be easier to have left the 'extension' on the side of the CVFs to enable an angle deck for landings, regardless of whether there was going to be arrestor gear or not?
The extension was there to cater for a particular run out case for no 4 wire, so not necessary for an unarrested landing - ship is still fitted for an angled deck. Problem is that you'd end up causing even more havoc on the deck parking arrangements and if you didn't stop, you're unlikely to end up airborne, more likely swimming.
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