I set up a simple mission and now have targets waiting for me after I cold start the Hornet. So this is what a decent run looks like for me now.

Already armed for first run; and my livery is now preset. I’m learning.

Start ‘er up!

Head out on first run

I have a nice little appetizer of three Ka-27s waiting for me after takeoff. Ducks in a barrel.

Splash one, two, and three

Head for ground target number one.

Set up for run

It appears some paratroopers have taken over a small airfield; but their armored support hasn’t quite made it yet…

Well, tickle my pickle. I guess a couple of Mk-84s ought to do the trick.

Boom! Boom!

Head for the three T-55s which foolishly broke away from the battle group and rushed forward on their own to drop my last Mk-84. Then head on over to the column of artillery and APCs they left behind.

Thanks for tight formation, guys!

I drop all remaining bombs and empty the cannon. Then head home to rearm.

Let’s try something a little different.

Head back out.

Work on my bombing runs with varying munitions. Strafe until empty. Return home again.

Rearm. Refuel. Rinse and repeat until one of my kids wakes up or the Mrs. beckons…