Power lines

[Dragon1-1]

1 hour ago, draconus said:

First it looked like some provocation but my answer didn't trigger you enough, so no fun this time. 

Honestly, your post did look like you were being an ass and questioning the basic competence of people involved in the accident. Even if it was just bad timing, you could have worded it better. 

1 hour ago, Nodak said:

These maps in my old MAC days were always under plexiglass on the flight planning table or on a rack at ops for use before you hit your route.  Only the Navigator might actually pull one out during the flight, that is if a navigator was actually mission required and seated on board.

They didn't use those little kneeboard maps like what we have in DCS? I know they are a thing in single seaters, but I guess that doesn't necessarily extend to aircraft big enough to have a navigator.

[draconus]

7 minutes ago, Dragon1-1 said:

Honestly, your post did look like you were being an ass and questioning the basic competence of people involved in the accident. Even if it was just bad timing, you could have worded it better.

Oh, thanks for explanation because I didn't notice what was that about. Take no offence, this was just general comment, not directed to the post above or the accident.

[plaiskool]

On 10/14/2024 at 7:52 AM, draconus said:

There's a reason power lines are shown on every detailed military aircraft map. [general comment, not directed to the post above]

 

I don't understand the link between exploding when hitting the powerlines and the fact that they are on the map. Please can you explain it to me?

[draconus]

51 minutes ago, plaiskool said:

I don't understand the link between exploding when hitting the powerlines and the fact that they are on the map. Please can you explain it to me?

All was already said. Power lines can damage aircraft and can be fatal - that's the main reason - but they don't make aircraft explode IRL so we wish for better damage model of such collisions in DCS.

[cfrag]

On 10/24/2024 at 8:44 PM, plaiskool said:

I don't understand the link between exploding when hitting the powerlines and the fact that they are on the map.

They are a potential hazard, and can be difficult to see, so they are on the map so that a pilot can be aware of them and not descend below a certain altitude. In mountainous regions (Alps where I live) these lines can even span between deep ravines and create special hazards at altitude. They (rather the pylons) can also be helpful for locating yourself when lost, and can be followed similar to roads or tracks. So having them on maps is helpful and increases safety.

[plaiskool]

Yes man i was just asking about Draconus answer about the link between: exploding and having them on map. All good now.