#Basket ATA refueling

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sullen plover
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I feel like having this method of air to air refueling would be fun.

how it would be applied in game

Simular to adding the TGP on a aircraft you'd have another hard point selection box which would be used to switch between a boom port or a deployable basket nozzle.

how would this work with the current tanker in game?

The current tanker would only need to have the added baskets how this would work is simular to deploying the boom, where when the aircraft with the basket nozzle attached gets within range of the tanker the basket is extended out to the plane and which then the plane closes in on the basket getting the nozzle inside the basket and then refueling

why do you feel like this would be good in general

Due to some constructive criticism (for which I'm thankful for)

This overall would be good for those who I suppose may want more of a challenge with refueling, or merely want a over all easier dance to the refueling process, while yes the initial hook up is more difficult. It'd be good for those who find it as a fun added challenge, not to mention adding in the ability for more then one plane to hook up as the boom wouldn't be the only point able to refuel from as the basket (or baskets not sure if their would be one or just two on either wing of the tanker) could refuel other planes while the boom is busy, allowing more planes to stay in the action.

mossy plover
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Basket refueling would be sick

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but about that last point

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boom refueling is significantly easier than basket

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Boom refueling you pretty much have to fly within a box and the boom auto connects to you

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so there's a large margin of error

sullen plover
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Ah sorry, I should have researched more, I accept that as a mistake. I was slightly worrying about that, I should have maybe done some more research before postinc

mossy plover
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basket you have to plug it in yourself so the margin of error is much tighter

sullen plover
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Posting*

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Honest mistake I'm sorry

mossy plover
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and irl basket refueling has a lower flow rate so it takes longer to refuel

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although that can be gamified in vtol

mossy plover
sullen plover
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Indeed

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When it comes to the basket method I figured it'd be easier since while yes precise flying would be needed, the over all dance of approach would be alittle easier lessening the amount of speed and altitude lost when breaking away so re-commitment to the overall act would be easier that was my thinking at least

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Aside from that I just figured that basket refueling would be fun

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And it's not hard to say that some might find it easier then the boom. I'm not too sure. But regardless it'd be a nice feature for those who prefer the basket over the boom

mossy plover
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Idk if some people find it easier than boom

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it straight up is just harder

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at least for the initial plug

sullen plover
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Fair point, I dunno. Regardless I'm possibly gonna edit the original post thanks for your constructive criticism it's greatly appreciated

sullen plover