In the pre-radar time observation planes were providing an essential feedback to the Fire Control Officer. This was making the firing much more accurate over time.
![DKM Graf Spee 1.5.2 Observation plane 1](https://seamulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_3E78E9B8150E-1-768x1024.jpeg)
The first step is to launch the airplane, click the “Ready” button, the preparation of the catapulting is taking several minutes.
It will take also a few minutes once the airplane is in the air to establish the connection with the firing unit.
![DKM Graf Spee 1.5.2 Observation plane 3](https://seamulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_D07D310E21B3-1-768x1024.jpeg)
When the airplane is actively spotting you will have a special icon indicating an active radio connection.
![DKM Graf Spee 1.5.2 Observation plane 4](https://seamulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_CDEF2A87C344-1-768x1024.jpeg)
During the launch phase, it is important to avoid direction changes as it could damage the plane.