Take a look at the attached pictures, Andy.
In the cockpit, you will be able to see the "on" and "off" positions for the Tailhook (Shift+Q) and the Launch Bar (Shift+U).
There is no indicator inside the cockpit to show that you are successfully hooked up to the catapult shuttle . You will have to go to an outside view to see if you are in the correct position to engage the Launch Bar (Shift+I) with the shuttle. Your front wheels have to be inside the box marked on the deck for the Launch Bar to engage.
Hope this helps.
- Voodoo
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