how can fire Mavericks when using the Litening pod?

[fighter1976]

Hi! i'm a bit stuck,having this problem: don't know how to fire Mav when using the Litening pod.This is how I do:

1.select DSMS page on left display-then go to Missile page, then activate the EO, then set on MANUAL.

2. go to the right display-go to Mav page,start the allignment(wait for 3 minutes to complete).Then go to TAD page, start Litening pod(OSB2).Zoom in ,select a target, but the Maverick returns to stand-by.

the problem is that I want to fire the Mav using the pod because one can zoom in the target from far distance, and most important, to identifiy the target.

When I fire the Mav using it's own camera, can't zoom in close on target,and it's a guess on what is tracking .

any help would be much appreciated!

[Manuel_108]

What works for me is:

Right display: MAV page (start alignment, maybe set the slew rate to 1, not necessarily required when using TGP)

Left display: TGP slewed on target -> Set TGP Point as SPI with TMS long forward> Set Mav Display as SOI -> China Hat long forward to slew maverick head to TGP Point. -> Wait for lock -> Fire.

It never occured to me that the Mav would shut down by itself.

Edited January 12, 2015 by Manuel_108

[McBlemmen]

Find target on TGP , set as spi (TMS forward LONG)

 

Select MAV as SOI (coolie hat left or right long depending on what MFCD you're using, or just double click "MAV" twice on any MFCD), slew to spi (China hat forward LONG) (note this can also be done before selecting a target, hitting china hat forward long will just make the maverick slew to whatever your spi is , and will change when you change SPI automatically)

 

Turn towards target

 

Lock up mav using TMS up short (zoom in MAV with china hat forward short if needed)

 

 

Fire

 

 

Also , going into missile control to power your mavs seems needlessly complex , just select your mav page (it should be one of the default tabs on RMFCD) and hit EO on there.

 

 

Another tip is that the H model of maverick has the exact same warhead as the D model , but has a much clearer camera (that can only be used in day/clear weather). When not using a TGP this could be a more helpfull maverick variant to use depending on weather and time.

Edited January 12, 2015 by McBlemmen

[Monstera]

Try to do a quick google or search on the forums next time.

This topic should contain everything you are looking for.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=73204

[fighter1976]

how do I do (China hat forward LONG)?...I'm a bit confused.What key or command should I do in order to do(China hat forward LONG)?

[McBlemmen]

how do I do (China hat forward LONG)?...I'm a bit confused.What key or command should I do in order to do(China hat forward LONG)?

 

In your controls , it's the command "HOTAS china hat forward" , LONG means you have to hold the key for about 2 seconds.

 

The china hat in the real A10 is a 2-way switch used alongside the TMS and DMS switches , both of wich are 4 way switches that also have specific commands for wich you need to hold the buttons for a 2 second duration (referred to as "TMS up LONG")

 

EDIT : On page 88 of the flight manual there is a GREAT and incredibly usefull chart that lists all HOTAS related commands, such as the china hat , DMS , TMS , etc. This is very usefull when you're learning the systems becouse the HOTAS keys (TMS , DMS , China hat , and NWS (nosewheel steering button) all change function depending on SOI (Sensor of Intrest). Possible SOI's include TAD (tactical awareness display), TGP (targeting POD) , HUD (heads up display), MAV (maverick missile) and AIM-9 air to air mode.

 

This seems like a very complex system but once you know the various commands the A10 becomes very easy to fly.. once you kind of "figure out the logic" behind it.

Edited January 12, 2015 by McBlemmen

[fighter1976]

meaning the "V" key, right?

[McBlemmen]

meaning the "V" key, right?

 

Sorry i'm not 100% sure since i've rebound various keyboard commands. I highly suggest binding as many HOTAS commands as possible to your joystick. (Since that's the whole idea behind it "Hand On Throttle And Stick")

[electro_monkey]

meaning the "V" key, right?

Yes, it's V key by default.

I recommend you to print this picture http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1175345&postcount=39 and check it every time you get confused.

[tommytank]

But to rephrase the original question, can you target and launch the maverick from the litening pod alone?

[McBlemmen]

But to rephrase the original question, can you target and launch the maverick from the litening pod alone?

 

Negative

[SkateZilla]

But to rephrase the original question, can you target and launch the maverick from the litening pod alone?

 

No, the AGM65s availible in DCS all require you to use the EO Sensor.

[xaoslaad]

But to rephrase the original question, can you target and launch the maverick from the litening pod alone?

 

You can more easily see and identify a target and set a SPI using the TGP. From there you need to switch to MAV to track and fire.

 

If you use the Right MFD for TGP and MAV this is literally a right flick of the Coolie hat on the throttle, then China Forward Long to slew to SPI, optionally China Forward Short to zoom, and TMS up to track. If you don't have a Warthog it's probably worthwhile to set it up on your HOTAS if/stick if you have hats to spare.

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1175345&postcount=39

[fighter1976]

I've got it now, thank for help! Still, another problem:when the message"gymball limits" appears how do I reset the Mav camera?

[fighter1976]

thanks, now it works! but have another problem: sometimes I get "gymball limits" on Mav display and can' reset the seeker..it shows that message and it 's targeting God knows where...

[ricktoberfest]

The Mav seeker has limited movement. Fly your plane so that the target is with a 60 degree (I think) come of the nose and the Mav will adjust

[McBlemmen]

I've got it now, thank for help! Still, another problem:when the message"gymball limits" appears how do I reset the Mav camera?

 

China hat aft short. (beware , china hat aft LONG will slave your TGP to your steerpoint, wich is frustrating, as it will also move your SPI if you're in the process of slaving your mav to your TGP (SPI)

Edited January 12, 2015 by McBlemmen

[fighter1976]

Thank you! now it's all much easier!:)