Get ready to dive into the heartpounding world of catapult launches!

Meet the Catapult Centerdeck Operator, the unsung hero ensuring flawless communication with catapult control. They relay crucial aircraft information: type, gross weight, and side number, all while working alongside the Catapult Officer, the master of precision. Together, they select the perfect Capacity Selector Valve (CSV) settings, a highstakes decision that varies for each aircraft based on weight and the everchanging wind conditions on the deck. It's a thrilling dance of technology and skill, where splitsecond choices can mean the difference between flight or fall. Join us for a deep dive into this highoctane world!

There are suspends on the 2nd and 3rd bird (which is why the 2nd bird gets spun off). The reason why they suspended launches is/was a mystery to me its a different job and paygrade to make those kinds of decisions sometimes.


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