Russian Sukhoi Su-24: Refueling in flight is not an easy task

In modern aviation, refueling aircraft in the air has always been considered the height of skill of military pilots.
Errors in such processes are unacceptable - in order not to break the cone and create an emergency situation, pilots must strictly follow the commands of the system and the operator, simultaneously monitoring instrument readings. The slightest inaccuracy - and the “hook” of the rod with the cone will have to be “caught” again.