Position of the aircraft carrier when planes land

[AndreaUSMC]

Hi, I'm new to the game, I wanted to ask you for some advice on how to position the aircraft carrier to prevent planes from crashing while maneuvering. When I launch I always wait for the tip to be up and then let the plane take off. When it lands, however, how should I position the ship? In what direction with respect to the wind? Is there any advice?

[Ataxio]

I always just stop moving when I have planes coming in to land. It's the safest way.

[Liao]

I'd recommend turning the carrier to be parallel to the length of the waves so that it will tilt only side to side, the AI planes don't seem to have any issues with landing that way.

[Ludendus]

> how should I position the ship? In what direction with respect to the wind?
Do what Liao said.
Stopping the carrier is not sufficient even in medium rough seas, aligning it parallel to the crests of the waves is sometimes necessary.
The wind strength and the roughness of the sea are somewhat equivalent, which means that in very extreme weather you should not attempt any takeoff and landing actions at all. Avoid going there, except to get the archivement.

[✪♤MechPilot524♤✪]

Another (belated) tip:

The coastal water around islands seems to be calmer than the open ocean. I think it has something to do with the strength of waves being proportionate to ocean depth.

Sometimes I'll stay around an island I just captured while I send aircraft to scout and attack the next island, and only set sail once the first wave of strikes has lowered the threat around that island.

I'll also sometimes launch aircraft in rough seas if I think I'll be able to travel to a nearby island to recover them before they run low on fuel.

[Ataxio]

Originally posted by ✪♤MechPilot524♤✪:

Another (belated) tip:

The coastal water around islands seems to be calmer than the open ocean. I think it has something to do with the strength of waves being proportionate to ocean depth.

Sometimes I'll stay around an island I just captured while I send aircraft to scout and attack the next island, and only set sail once the first wave of strikes has lowered the threat around that island.

I'll also sometimes launch aircraft in rough seas if I think I'll be able to travel to a nearby island to recover them before they run low on fuel.

I almost exclusively only launch aircraft in calm waters near islands. It's def a thing.

[AndreaUSMC]

thanks guys

[SHITNOZZELEGGHUMPER-07]

Im a bit tardy to the party, but heres my two cents.

You dont need to stop or slow your carrier for recovery. Slow is safer but in a pinch dont be afraid to push it, all aircraft that means the petrel and albatross, are faster than your carrier at full speed and can land while going full speed. (if they can catch up before they run out of fuel should be your only consideration.)

Like others have said, stick to coastal waters when deploying and recovering. You CAN do this in deep water, but big rouge waves can leave you a few thousand credits down. To avoid this try turning along the waves (Parallel as another more eloquent poster put it.) Fixed wing aircraft play a bit nicer with roll than with pitch so try to hold the carrier steady. If your REALLY good, use the helm to match the speed of the wave, if you can hold the carrier at the peak your planes will come down easy!

Islands with big changes in elevation can absolutely rock your aircraft! Always be sure to turn side on with things like mountains or buildings to avoid sudden unplanned disassembly of your fixed wing aircraft. Rotor wings have no such issues.

The wind is absolutely unimportant. While it is true that your fixed wing aircraft have an easier time climbing with the wind at their backs, they're more than capable of taking off with 4 heavy bombs and hurricane force winds in their face. That said, face your aircraft in the general direction you want them to go and which is unobstructed. (Always avoid launching over an island, even if its safe.)

My final bit of advice is to always A L W A Y S assume the aircraft is autistic and unable to breathe without permission from god. Keep close tabs on your air units when launching, holding and recovering and ensure all profiles look good. Wave off any aircraft whose landing you aren't comfortable with and perform a quick check before any recovery operation to ensure your fighter jets dont become submarines due to tall waves. Its a bit nicer to loose 3 minutes for a go around than to loose an air frame and spend another 20 minutes getting a new one.

(P.S: No storms and rain do not adversely effect your aircraft. They may or may not become less maneuverable or suffer in terms of agility however you are 100% OK to launch and recover in storms. To my knowledge Rain has no bearing on waves so always look at the water before you decide.)