Gentlemen,
I have started working on refueling at night without the aid of night vision and need your help.
Basically I cannot see the boom or the tanker therefor I cannot hold the connection for more than a few seconds. With the lights on it is usually a one and done but night refueling is a different animal. I have set up my training mission at 0200 where there is zero ambient light and the refueling light provides very little help after the connection. With the boom directly in front I cannot see the marker lights on the underside of the tanker and have no idea where I am in relation to the tanker. The connection is easy but keeping it is out of my reach at this time.
Can anyone provide any tips or tricks to help improve my efforts?
Remember, Lurkers never die, we just smell that way.
Frodo