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Only human sadly. Maybe if you STT and have a TCS track it might switch if you are in AG mode but probably not. Test by establishing STT then switching to AG mode, then jester weapons menu and switching sensor TCS - LANTIRN. Otherwise, stay in AG mode, let a human or yourself RIO use the LANTIRN stick to lock a flying bandit with AA mode in the LANTIRN display.

Yes, switch to the AA mode with the lantirn control stick but remember you CAN'T track a target with the TCS or radar and then switch, so the WCS can't slew the LANTIRN pod for you, you have to manually slew it and track the target. Remember: the LANTIRN is on the right pylon and has a big zone of vision compared to the TCS (plus IR and multiple zoom levels) so if you fly past or parallel to a track, put it under your right armpit. The TCS is generally more suited for tracking targets nose on with the radar then confirming the bandit with the TCS, then engaging. The LANTIRN is better for holding visual and formation, especially when in low light conditions. AA - LANTIRN use is mostly for show because in combat you can't slew as well as the automatic track by the radar.

Carrier landing after an engine got shot out by MANPAD's over Syria, got down on the boat only by feel and hydraulic pump alone, my gear needed emegency release and my hook too. Second EP was my hud got twisted after a high-G pull and I had to land without hud on a slick airfield with wind, snow and fog.

The arming fuze is inside the rearm menu over the orange corner of the selected pylon might be the M904E4 arming at 4 seconds instead of 2. The minimum arming might have other requirements but I'm not that good on Mk-82's. I've had this same issue but I just thought my bombs didn't have spins or time to arm. I always run Nose+Tail arming but it might not make any difference like you tested.

I am not an expert on the F-14 but here is my take: The AIM-7's motor might foul the TARPS pod with the light explosive launch which separates the missile from the fuselage. The problem is maybe seen clearer by mounting AIM-54's. The AIM-54 adds some drag but more importantly a complex cooling process. The Phoenix was almost never seen with F-14 TARPS missions because of the need for air superiority to even do most TARPS missions and would only add drag. Plinking bunkers and tanks and doing BDA (battle damage assessment). The outer stations are mostly used and there, little restrictions are seen with AA loadouts. Mounting GBU's or even later (I might be wrong here) JDAM's on the cooling racks was used atleast once. Doing both LANTIRN lasing and TARPS pictures was impossible from what I understand because the controls are not compatable. (you may see them in ferry roles) The GBU's are therefore lased by JTAC's by TARPS equipped F-14 with GBU's to spare (very rare sight from what i've seen). TARPS is there for doing BDA after lets say: after F-117's have destroyed sheltered parking bunkers for aircrafts. Lastly if you could mount sparrows on the forward racks you would need to remove the cooling racks next to it and that would mess with the ALQ-167 mounting. If the TARPS pod was mounted forward you might have room for the center aft sparrow but that would probably mess with wiring ports and mass. Stick with Sparrows on outer station 1B and 8B and maybe AIM-54C-ECCM/(sealed) /which needed no cooling racks unless you mount the ALQ-167 or GBU's etc which would then wire cooling to any Phoenix if used on 1B and 8B. I also want to believe the station next to the TARPS does not support a Phoenix because of the big missile wings. maybe only a GBU-12/16 could be mounted.

Thank you!

Do I need to DLC forward every trap? feels like I always get 2 or 4 wires, I have gotten 3's but it feels like the traps might be more consistant with the -A model because of the less powerful engines? just a thought. I understand we need some human input near the ship because of burble and the full power bolter situations.

I just managed to ACLS in the Instant action, do you have any tips on how to approach the 20-15 mile call to fly angels 8/6 and how to chase the needles? I always get the ACLS lock on at around 10 miles but have gotten a lock way beyond that before. I'm closing this topic after this because this must be my pilot error 100%, Unlucky because I love ACLS and it ''stopped working'' for me just after the patch. I even did a video on quite recently it where I flew quite badly and even got it.

I might not have been depending on wind but I will try again today and respond If I see myself being able to ACLS again. I did ACLS in both multiplayer and singleplayer so might be best to try Instant action or a good singleplayer mission.

Everything set up, ACLS, Datalink, TACAN, All systems in correct order, no force feedback stick etc, took some tries but stuck on the step before AP CLEAR to initiate CMD command to Carrier Control. Talking to Tac/ATC Checking in and Platform etc, still no AP clear. The last step is ACL READY and I do not see it, It have worked for me many times before but guess I need to try harder.

It feels impossible after this patch. Everything worked 1 week ago.

No, the bar above, This (see below), it is a D specific upgrade (AFAIK) so no new DDD and no new sensor panel + MFD's HCU etc = No D. After that we can speculate about release date and functions. Would love to see a new Lantirn or TCS quality or more customizable meny for color and clarity because of the new screen.

I specifically stated that it was in fact not that which was shown. So people don't think GIB F-14D!!! because to most people the only difference is some pilot/rio MFD's and IRST, maybe maybe people see the difference of the PTID in the B(u) and D but not all. All B(u)'s didn't use the new HUD and all D models didn't have PTIDS. Atleast during early deployments. D without PTID, D with Sensor Panel, B(u) without pilot HUD, B(u) without new CAP (Computer Adress Panel) upgrade (left knee) with no new HUD too. Also different HCU's on many. The easy difference is the DDD.

It seems to ''only'' be the F-14B(U) upgrade, things such as a fully collimated HUD for the pilot, NOT a Kaiser HUD like the F-14D which also included 2x MFD's and movement of the whole cockpit setup, the RIO gets the PTID (NO MFD DDD upgrade and (maybe) no sensor (the old flare handguard on the top of the DDD) upgrade too) and a new left leg panel which I have little to no knowlege about but looks like an upgraded CAP (Computer Adress Panel) IT IS NOT THE SAME HUD LIKE THIS PICTURE