deaconjb

I was in your shoes a couple of months ago and joined up with the guys at the Virtual Naval Air Operations. A great bunch of guys with some RW naval pilots to teach you everything you need to know. Check them out: http://www.virtualnavairops.com/forum/vf-101-grim-reapers-join-vnao-here/1879-step-one-get-airborne-vnao.html

Not sure if this is what you want but you can target the Shilka in the mission editor and then it will show up in your hud in game as <> diamond. Then you will know exactly where he is. Does this help?