KC-135 - Boom doesn't retract appropriately on RefuelComplete

[Thisdale]

Issue:

 

On [RefuelComplete], Boom & straw go immediately to [PreContact] position.

 

This causes any plane positioned above Pre-Contact Boom position, at time of RefuelComplete, to be literally pushed out of the way of the boom. Depending on the player's plane position and current flight adjustment, can have a catastrophic result. Planes can be pushed upward, downward, left or right. If formation flying with other planes and Tanker, it can result in mid-air collision.

 

The proper behavior should be:

 

On [RefuelComplete], Boom & straw go to [FullyRetracted] position.

Followed by [PreContact] position.

 

This leaves room for the pilot to get the message, move his aircraft out of the way and proceed with mission.

 

Supportive video (thank you user "SCU"):

(2:40):

 

Tested with A10c.

Saw happen to 1 F15c (i do not own this plane).

 

Tested Online and Offline.

 

Repro

1. Formation flight with Tanker

2. Request Refuel (F6-F1)

3. Get in position below Boom nozzle

4. Open necessary Refueling apparatus (hatch + NoseWheel= Ready message)

5. "Ready Pre-Contact" (F6-F1) / Make connection

7. Remain at Pre-contact or above altitude with Tanker.

8. At RefuelComplete: feel the hate.

Edited September 5, 2016 by Thisdale