14th VSFS Top Hatters
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14TH VSFS special operating procedures
Overview
The 14th Virtual Strike Fighter Squadron (VSFS) "Top Hatters" is a carrier-based F/A-18C strike fighter squadron deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). The squadron takes its name, identity, and doctrine, from VFA-14 "Top Hatters": the US Navy's oldest continuously active squadron, founded in 1919 and known as "The Oldest and the Boldest."
14th VSFS strives to honour that century-long legacy by upholding the professionalism, discipline, and tactical excellence of the real Top Hatters, with authentic US Navy carrier procedures adapted into all virtual operations.
Carrier Operations and Procedures
The USS Abraham Lincoln is the beating heart of our operations. All mission-ready pilots in our squadron are expected to be comfortable operating to, on, and from the carrier. Below you will find useful guides and resources to conduct safe and efficient carrier operations.
Case III Procedures (work in progress)
Carrier Communications and Phraseology (CATCC)
Landing Signal Officer (LSO) Guide
Tactical Procedures (WIP)
Tactical Procedures will cover how we fight together.
Air to Ground Tactics
Air to Air Tactics
General Flight Procedures (WIP)
General Flight Procedures will cover how we fly together.
Airfield operations (Shore-based)
Resources and Files
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14th VSFS Kneeboard (Checklists + Quick Reference Guides + LTAG Aerodrome and Tacan Approach Charts)
Chucks Guides - F/A-18C Hornet
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL F/A-18A/B/C/D A1-F18AC-NFM-000 (Sept, 2008)
Eagle Dynamics F/A-18C Early Access Guide (March, 2024)