We had a Tacan

Or not. A certain Adm Jerry Tuttle had an aversion to radiating from his
ships. EMCON night recoveries north of the arctic circle. Pitching deck,
70 knots of wind over the deck, and the most memorable night trap in my life
(yes, you CAN experience the 3 ultimate physical pleasures simultaneously).

The E-2 would set up the recovery (which typically included a misdirection
penatration followed by a 25-50 mile vector at 1200 feet). Pulse
single-scan could really help on the run in. Figure out the BRC/FB on
flyover, turn downwind and dirty up, time 30 seconds while descending to 600
feet. Level turn to FB, fiddle with lineup and descend when the ball looked
centered. Cut lights (hopefully just once) and fly the ball. Not bad when
the weather was reasonable. Not fun when it was not.

R / John