I will probably be flying around jfk High up with a tanker for 15 minutes in training. Is it OK if I do this and if so what flight level? Just to refuel jets that need refueling.
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Hey,
We’re glad you want to help. Check out the thread i am listing below to see if anyone needs refueling:
While similar to this thread Refuelers || Tracking Thread this thread will be for handling refueling requests
This thread will not be to notify other’s that your are loitering in an area able to provide refueling, but rather a refueling request thread. Here you can request an aerial refueling for your trip. This will allow you to plan out your trip with assurance that someone will be providing you refueling.
The request format is as follows
Display Name: (For tracking purposes)
Callsign: (Fo…
Sorry for the confusion, you were asking questions about good flight levels.
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Suggested Refueling Speeds/Altitude:
Plane Altitude Speed (KIAS)
F22 28,000-30,000 M.82
C/AC 130 8,000 210 kts
F14 28,000-30,000 M.82
F16 28,000-30,000 M.82
VC25 (Air Force One) 25,000 275 kts
KC10 25,000 290 kts
See This Wonderful Topic For More Information:
The Aircraft
With the newly pushed update aerial refueling is now possible for the aircraft listed below:
F14 (Tomcat)
F16 (Falcon)
F22 (Raptor)
C130 (Hercules)
C17 (Globemaster)
VC25 (Air Force One)
KC10 (Extender)
A10 (Warthog)
F/A-18E (Rhino)
Tips for the Aircraft being Refueled:
If you are hand flying the refueling process, try to keep control movements to a minimum. Autopilot will give you best precision when refueling
Coordinate with the tanker the plan of action. Ensure you h…
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