Scepter Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 I don't know why, but the maverick exhibits "no track launch ihbt". I have set up everything correctly. TMS short for point, china hat forward for slave. Still...no joy.
Sryan Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 give the slew a jiggle and let it re-lock. Check my F-15C guide
BaconSarnie Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Slew TGP to desired target, TMS up long to set SPI, then China hat forward to slave to SPI Set Maverick camera as SOI, TMS up short to close the gate (lock Maverick) Gate closes and cross goes wobbly, press weapon release and "Rifle" off the rail she goes. And lo, Reverend Vegas did say "Take forth unto the infidel the mighty GAU 8 and expend its holy 30MM so that freedom will be brung upon them who knoweth not the joys of BBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTT" "Amen"
Gth Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 ^ Thats the thing is that it doesn't always do that even when you're within the sub 8nm range and pointed right at the target.
xaoslaad Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Think lighting and weather conditions play a roll in max range too.
BaconSarnie Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 ^ Thats the thing is that it doesn't always do that even when you're within the sub 8nm range and pointed right at the target. The range on them is not exact, it can vary due to many things, lighting, weather etc etc. And lo, Reverend Vegas did say "Take forth unto the infidel the mighty GAU 8 and expend its holy 30MM so that freedom will be brung upon them who knoweth not the joys of BBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTT" "Amen"
Gth Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 ^ Clear Summer days at noon? I can see how weather can affect it, but when you're 2nm out and headed straight into the target and you still can't get a lock under ideal conditions, somethings not right.
Xavven Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 You did not mention if you were setting your MFCD with the Maverick as SOI and then pressing TMS forward short to tell the Maverick to lock. Also, it doesn't always lock on the first try. Sometimes I'll be flying for a minute or longer pressing TMS forward short the whole way. Lastly, I personally favor the AGM-65D (with the IR sensor) as opposed to the AGM-65H (electro-optical). The IR sensor seems to pick up targets more reliably and work at night, unlike the H.
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