AV-8B Harrier Thread

[asla36]

probably not priority right now due to core systems implementation but i do hope the interior cockpit gets a bump in textures/ lighting. Dare i say the exterior model looks better.

Oh no you don't! If we let the texture artists get a hold of this, we will have infinite re-do's! :D

 

Though the greater the end result, the better! You guys are doing an awesome job.

[shagrat]

probably not priority right now due to core systems implementation but i do hope the interior cockpit gets a bump in textures/ lighting. Dare i say the exterior model looks better.

I would prefer an early access with the current textures over any pretty eye-candy... If you need to keep the textur artists occupied, make an overhaul or update AFTER early access. :D

[iVVChewy9141VVi]

I know the whole when its done thing but was there ever a general statement of when this will be out. Say Summer 2017 Fall 2017 and so on

[Tirak]

I know the whole when its done thing but was there ever a general statement of when this will be out. Say Summer 2017 Fall 2017 and so on

 

Last general statement we got was Q3 2017.

[Dudikoff]

DMT reenters into VIDEO mode as soon as the camera is within gimbal limits.

 

Since ARBS saved the target position, lock is resumed without pilot interaction.[/i]

 

Do you have any data or feedback on how precise this was? Since it's an inertial system, I'd expect adjustment to be necessary after reacquiring on another pass?

[Zeus67]

Do you have any data or feedback on how precise this was? Since it's an inertial system, I'd expect adjustment to be necessary after reacquiring on another pass?

 

Yes. You can always make adjustments to the lock with the TDC. That is called "sweetening" the lock.

[amalahama]

Hi!

 

Does AV-8B N/A have some sort of datalink? Like Link16, JTIDS or such?

 

Regards!

[Dudikoff]

Yes. You can always make adjustments to the lock with the TDC. That is called "sweetening" the lock.

 

Sorry, I didn't quite understand. So, there is some error introduced in RL, but do you intend to simulate it in the sim? E.g. if I make a lock on a target and decide to do another pass at a target from the opposite direction. Will the target be locked directly or I'd have to adjust the sights slightly?

 

I think DCS supports ground stabilized sensors, so I presume it would be a matter of adding some offset to its last position depending on the time passed and ARBS tracking error specs?

Edited June 27, 2017 by Dudikoff

[Zeus67]

Sorry, I didn't quite understand. So, there is some error introduced in RL, but do you intend to simulate it in the sim? E.g. if I make a lock on a target and decide to do another pass at a target from the opposite direction. Will the target be locked directly or I'd have to adjust the sights slightly?

 

I think DCS supports ground stabilized sensors, so I presume it would be a matter of adding some offset to its last position depending on the time passed and ARBS tracking error specs?

 

No error. It is that SOP for DMT lock is as follows:

 

1. You fly towards your target.

2. You set the VVM over your target.

3. Press the LOCK button. System will lock the geographical position of your target. But since you are doing it from long distance, there will be an error over what you thought the target is vs. to where it really is.

Even if you use DMT, the zoom factor makes it a bit difficult, so the lock spot many times will be off target by a small value.

4. If the lock spot is off target, you use TDC to move the spot where the target is.

 

That's it.

 

Of course, you can also use the TDC to select the target from the DMT without having to point the aircraft towards it. But that is not the recommended practice. Why? Probably because it distracts you from flying the aircraft and can create a target fixation problem, specially if you are attacking heavily defended targets.

 

The recommended way, you get a quick target lock and can update position as required by using TDC and HUD. You don't need the DMT video but it can be used for fine tuning the lock with a quick glance. No need to go heads down.

[Einherjer]

That's pretty straight forward, sounds good!

[Coxy_99]

Hey Zeus67 thank you for your awesome harrier.

[Dudikoff]

3. Press the LOCK button. System will lock the geographical position of your target. But since you are doing it from long distance, there will be an error over what you thought the target is vs. to where it really is.

 

I'm referring to what you mentioned earlier how the ARBS system will remember the locked position while its out of the DMT gimbals.

 

Since the ARBS system relies on inertial sensor to keep track of this position (rather than e.g. GPS), I presume a positional offset is introduced into this the longer you keep the aircraft away from the DMT gimbals and maneuvering.

 

So, I was initially asking if you have any data or pilot's feedback how noticeable this offset might be?

[Zeus67]

I'm referring to what you mentioned earlier how the ARBS system will remember the locked position while its out of the DMT gimbals.

 

Since the ARBS system relies on inertial sensor to keep track of this position (rather than e.g. GPS), I presume a positional offset is introduced into this the longer you keep the aircraft away from the DMT gimbals and maneuvering.

 

So, I was initially asking if you have any data or pilot's feedback how noticeable this offset might be?

 

No, sorry.

[Lordzarj]

Harrier screenshots at the bottom of the Gaming Shogun F18 review....

 

http://gamingshogun.com/2017/06/27/dcs-fa-18c-hornet-vr-experience-at-e3-2017-with-exclusive-screenshots/

[Prowler111]

We have a new team member in the AV-8B NA project, he is an active duty AV-8B pilot, he already have the module and is helping us in fine tuning the aircraft. For those that mingle at Reddit, his name there is Zenithc.

[RyboPops]

We have a new team member in the AV-8B NA project, he is an active duty AV-8B pilot, he already have the module and is helping us in fine tuning the aircraft. For those that mingle at Reddit, his name there is Zenithc.

 

It's always good to get guys with real world experience on the team. Looking forward to the end result!

[Raven68]

We have a new team member in the AV-8B NA project, he is an active duty AV-8B pilot, he already have the module and is helping us in fine tuning the aircraft. For those that mingle at Reddit, his name there is Zenithc.

 

Nice addition having someone that actually drives the Harrier! Will add even more quality to the module. Will Zenithc be making the training missions? :)

[AG-51_Razor]

Can't wait for the first post from someone complaining about the FM!! :megalol:

[joey45]

Can't wait for the first post from someone complaining about the FM!! :megalol:

 

:thumbup::pilotfly::joystick:

[Prowler111]

Nice addition having someone that actually drives the Harrier! Will add even more quality to the module. Will Zenithc be making the training missions? :)

Negative, but he will advise on them, keep in mind he is pretty much active (and flying the real deal) so he is with us during his spare time.

[Raven68]

Can't wait for the first post from someone complaining about the FM!! :megalol:

 

Here would be my response to that...

 

[Raven68]

Negative, but he will advise on them, keep in mind he is pretty much active (and flying the real deal) so he is with us during his spare time.

 

Gotcha. I'm sure it will be quality.

[Vitormouraa]

Hornet and Harrier will be amazing over Dubai, very exciting.

[Kev2go]

great to hear you guys will have a Active Duty pilot on the team for "quality assurance" :thumbup:

[Koriel]

I am wondering how far along development is on the Harrier when compared to the Mirage when it was released in early access. I have a feeling that system implementation on the Harrier is further along when compared to the Mirage.

 

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Edited July 12, 2017 by Koriel