and line up a just a little up 'n right so the bow wave will swing the
basket into perfect alignment with the probe.

R / John

"Pechs1" wrote in message
...
blah, blah- It puts me in an F/A-18 and taking fuel from an S-3
using a reel on the port wing. BRBR
Can anyone offer line-up advice or realistic techniques for getting
fuel
from the Hoover? BRBR

Probe out, little left rudder trim. Get real close to the basket, like 2-3
feet, make sure you are level, not going uphill. Then Look at the
aircraft, not
the basket, move in slow, straight, don't peek...
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye
Phlyer