After first reading the instructions, full of high powered jargon, I was filled with enthusiasm. However, apart from some original graphic effects and sounds, it fell far short of my expectations.

A U.S. naval officer wrote this and it is a simulation based on his experience as a helicopter pilot.

The screen shows an aerial view of a task force, led by a carrier for the helicopter. You, the 'copter pilot, must safeguard the fleet while searching for an enemy submarine.

To gain information on the sub's location, the helicopter flies around dropping sonar buoys, using onboard sonar and, if requested, looking for a signal from the surveillance S-3 jet.

Providing a further clue, you may request a three-second periscope view of the task force, as seen from the enemy submarine. I failed to believe the accuracy of this when, only having two ships left in the fleet, the periscope still showed three!

After destroying the sub, you are greeted by the Stars and Stripes - actually the Squares and Stripes - and a mini firework display. Needs Extended Basic.

J.W.