Just wondering, is this a known error, or is it just modeled incorrectly?
Basically, flying the F-15, I get into the AR position, and the AI boom operator will not make contact -- even though I am in the envelope to do so.
I have found in order to make a contact I need to come close to the forward and upper limits for the AI to plug me. this is not how it should be, the boom can make a contact anywhere within the limits. what i am seeing is that the AI basically has no control over the extension of the boom? i've found the PDI lights to be accurate at least.
is there a way to fix this, or mod this?
i've also found that the AI boom bugs off sometimes (aims toward one side or another of the UARRSI), requiring me to back out, cancel the AR, and re-initiate. I would suggest another radio option in the menu to "reset" the AI such as "returning to pre-contact" - then once in the pre-contact position, i can state "pre-contact" as usual and move in. many less keystrokes that way.
If there are any other questions regarding AR, i'd be glad to help - i'm a KC-10 flight engineer. also, why is there no KC-10 stock? I read somewhere that one could be modded in, i'd like to give that a go and see how the envelope is on that as well.
