UK-Deck-Specifications

Here’s the UK specification for a simulated carrier deck for competitions. If no raised deck is available, the dimensions can be marked out on the ground and arresting cables set up to suit.

• Deck Centreline Length: 8.4m ( 27ft 6in ) excluding stern ramp

• Deck Centreline Curved to: 18.3m ( 60ft ) radius

• Deck Width: 1.5m ( 5ft );

• Stern Ramp Height: 0.35m ( 1ft 2in )

• Stern Ramp Slope: 1.2m ( 4ft ) measured down slope

• Arrester wire details: 

a) 4 wires supported 25mm ( 1 in ) above the deck

b) Each wire to be 4.9m ( 16ft ) long

c) Each wire to have a 2.5kg ( 5 lb ) sandbag (or other suitable arresting drag) attached to each end

d) No.1 wire should be located perpendicular to the deck centre line at a distance of 1.2m ( 4ft ) forward from the ramp top

e) The remaining wires should be perpendicular to the centre line and spaced at 0.8m ( 2ft 8in )  intervals