Aircraft Carriers II

Originally Posted by NikeX

And notice after all this time the Russians still haven't gotten that deck crew thing correct. No color coded jerseys for deck handling tasks!

....And they don't have non-skid on the deck.

It is also my understanding that the RUN cannot do major repairs such as an aircraft engine change on the ADM'K'.

During launch the Russians use that strange deck pop-up hold back chock system to allow the Su-33 to build up thrust. Is there any word on the Chinese using the same system on their carrier?

Originally Posted by bd popeye

....And they don't have non-skid on the deck.

It is also my understanding that the RUN cannot do major repairs such as an aircraft engine change on the ADM'K'.

Wow! Seems like the US Navy system is the time tested and experience tested carrier operations system. You can cut corners at your own risk. I wonder if their LSO system with their guys in that little shelter off the deck works better than having the LSOs standing on the deck?

I wonder if their LSO system with their guys in that little shelter off the deck works better than having the LSOs standing on the deck?

I think you mean the bubble. those mates in the bubble are working the cats..


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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 18, 2010) Weight board operator Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Recruit Matthew Baxter shows the weight board to watch standers inside the Integrated Catapult Control Station, or the bubble, during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

LSOs & LSEs will never go out of style!

LSO=Landing Signal Officer (fixed wing aircraft)
LSE=Landing Signal Enlisted (helos)

I think you mean the bubble. those mates in the bubble are working the cats..

No I mean that bubble type arrangement the Russians use for their LSOs near the back of their carrier. That's what I was referring to. I will post a picture if you need a reference

Originally Posted by NikeX

No I mean that bubble type arrangement the Russians use for their LSOs near the back of their carrier. That's what I was referring to. I will post a picture if you need a reference

Please post! Thanks!

And I doubt if it works better..the Russians can barely complete 40 sorties over a two week at sea period. By comparison the USN completes 140-160 sorties daily..'nuff said.

Originally Posted by NikeX

No I mean that bubble type arrangement the Russians use for their LSOs near the back of their carrier. That's what I was referring to. I will post a picture if you need a reference

You can see a little bit at the end of that Adm "K" video posted by Popeye. I think that's what you were referring to?

Originally Posted by bd popeye

I think you mean the bubble. those mates in the bubble are working the cats..

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Gerry, are all "bubbles" fixed on all US CVs ?

IIRC I saw a video showing that the one on CdeG comes out of the deck during operation, and goes back in when not in use (to make a flat deck)

Originally Posted by Equation

You can see a little bit at the end of that Adm "K" video posted by Popeye. I think that's what you were referring to?

Yes. Tell me how to post a picture and I will post a couple of views of this arrangement

Originally Posted by NikeX

Yes. Tell me how to post a picture and I will post a couple of views of this arrangement

I think you have to post it in Imageshack first and then use the URL on the web page to post it. I've tried to do it on my computer to post pics on this forum, and I don't think it works that way. I hope this helps. Good luck.

^^Download the photo you wish to post to your computer. Use a photo hosting site such as imageshack, photobucket or imgur to upload it. Follow the instructions on that photo hosting site. Use that URL that say forum to host your photo. Simply paste that URL in your post to show the picture. Give it a shot. Very easy to do.

Sweet, thanks Navyreco!

Originally Posted by Equation

I think you have to post it in Imageshack first and then use the URL on the web page to post it. I've tried to do it on my computer to post pics on this forum, and I don't think it works that way. I hope this helps. Good luck.

You can do it that way..click on manage attachments which is towards the bottom when making your post. You will be able to post thumbnails of your pix.

Have to run down the hill to meet someone. Will post when I get back Thanks