A new flight control software for the F/A-18E/F is being tested by VX-23. MAGIC CARPET, an acronym for Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies, will allow carrier pilots to focus more attention on maintaining a proper line-up by maintaining a commanded glideslope and angle of attack.
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By MCSN Lauren Booher [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The press release from NAVAIR says the new improvements include an enhanced heads-up display.
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