Location: U.S.S. Ranger Date: 1965 Photo credit: James Hensley Contact: James Hensley Description: VA-93 NG-313 startup and hookup. Top photo: The pilot of NG 313 gives the two-finger signal to the plane captain initiating the airflow from the starter's turbine to the Skyhawk's engine turbine. When the engine reaches starting r.p.m., the pilot will move the throttle into the "Idle" position (around the horn), which will start fuel flowing into the airstream which the ignitors will start the fire. Second photo: The plane director gives NG 313's pilot of the signal to apply brakes after the nose wheel has passed over the shuttle. The holdback fitting is being attached to the Skyhawk, which will keep the aircraft from moving as the pilot applies full power before the catapult is fired