On 11/15/04 8:14, in article ,
"Pechs1" wrote:

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

If it's an F/A-18, no rudder trim. HUD heading carrot on the hole that the
hose comes out of is a good starting point. Watch the buddy store--not the
basket. Use peripheral vision to make corrections to get in.

With more experience, you can just fly off the basket.

--Woody