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F-14 - RIO

Learn the Back Seat - Back to Front!

Active Cycles 9-week cycle
FRSAirframeF-14 - RIO Active Cycles 9-week cycle

Overview

F-14 - RIO gives VWA members a structured place to build carrier procedures, comms discipline, and reliable multiplayer sorties. The emphasis stays on practical DCS learning, clear multiplayer communication, and repeatable habits that make it easier to participate with the community.

Requirements

F-14 - RIO, SRS, HOTAS, Eye Track or VR

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Weekly Outline

The structure stays visible even when offerings vary in density and pace.

  1. Block 1

    The Basics SRS installation Cockpit familiarization Cold Start Basic communication with pilot

  2. Block 2

    Carrier Operations and Navigation INS alignment on the carrier Case I Departure Waypoints Tacan Case I Recovery

  3. Block 3

    BVR Operation of the DDD Operation of the TID Locking targets in TWS and STT Countermeasures RWR Shooting the Aim-54 from the backseat

  4. Block 4

    BFM Keeping visual of the bandit Calling speed for the pilot

  5. Block 5

    Unguided A/G Setting up A/G munitions Calling Shacks

  6. Block 6

    Guided A/G Use of the Lantern TGP Using GBU-12s Using GBU-10s A/G comms with pilot

  7. Block 7

    Catch Up / Open Topic

  8. Block 8

    Catch Up / Open Topic

  9. Block 9

    Graduation Hop

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