TPOD unexpected update.

[Kayos]

Had a blast with the TPOD this weekend. It's working great, thanks!!

[Zeus67]

Zeus, thanks again for the update. Reading in the manual the Marker function is supposed to flash the laser 3 times a second when activated. Was testing last night on multiplayer, was a constant beam. I know its WIP, just bringing to your attention. Thanks

 

The LITENING II POD manual that I have states that all firing is steady. Only when the laser is in LASER RANGING mode a 3 second timer is used.

 

I'll check anyway.

[Shrike88]

The LITENING II POD manual that I have states that all firing is steady. Only when the laser is in LASER RANGING mode a 3 second timer is used.

 

I'll check anyway.

 

 

This is what I was looking at from the AV-8B TAC-000 Manual

 

Thanks

Edited January 29, 2018 by Shrike88
referenced incorrect manaul

[flavnet]

Hello to all those who read me! I'm trying to understand how the AV8B NA TPOD works.

The theater that I use is Nevada because I can not make the TPOD work in the Caucasus (the correct symbology does not appear on the HUD).

So now I list the operations that I carry out and I will be grateful if you show me what is wrong or what is missing.

I perform the laser check code before take-off.

On the left MPCD, I select the storage menu and select the GBU.

I carry out the Weapons system check:

Mode: Auto, Fuz: TIN, Qty: 1, Mult: 1, NORM knob

In flight, directed towards the target, I activate the Tpod:

1) on the right MPCD, I select the Tpod Menu, select Stby and then TDC;

2) the octagon of the Tpod camera and the vertical release line appear on the HUD;

3) I use the TDC keys (the first one to use is TDC AFT to bring the octagon down);

4) on the right MPCD (page of the Tpod), I select PT;

5) I use the TDC keys and the ZM + and ZM- keys to capture the target;

6) I change from TRNL to LSR;

7) I change from Safe to Armed;

8 ) when I am at a right distance (about 6 nm), I select Fire and the flashing L appears on the screen of the Tpod;

9) meanwhile, the release time counter also appeared on the HUD;

10) I hold down the release button and when the thick horizontal line of the fall trajectory appears, the bomb is released.

Well.

All right? NOOOO!!!!!

Yet something does not work because the GBU falls like a dumb bomb (and destroys a lot of sand but not the target). WHYYYYYYYYY???????

Please help me and ... many thanks in advance!!!

Edited January 30, 2018 by flavnet

[raresb]

Well. The symbology is same in 1.5.8 latest update too and it also works better. I mean when you lase another target the second bomb isnt hitting the previous one. You're doing well what you do but you can't set laser code on ground as I tried. You better try to set it on flight. And set the 1688 code, I have read previously that this is the only code that might working for self lasing in Harrier, but I might be wrong, maybe any other is working, this will make it for sure. As I said try it in 1.5.8 or 2.5 as I saw it was released today. You can't miss it. Another think to mention, when I fly at high altitude as 20k I line up with the target and wait to reach 6 nm from it then I release. It happened for me to miss it as I got closer. Try these and tell us if it works. Happy flying!

[Kayos]

Hello to all those who read me! I'm trying to understand how the AV8B NA TPOD works.

The theater that I use is Nevada because I can not make the TPOD work in the Caucasus (the correct symbology does not appear on the HUD).

So now I list the operations that I carry out and I will be grateful if you show me what is wrong or what is missing.

I perform the laser check code before take-off.

On the left MPCD, I select the storage menu and select the GBU.

I carry out the Weapons system check:

Mode: Auto, Fuz: TIN, Qty: 1, Mult: 1, NORM knob

In flight, directed towards the target, I activate the Tpod:

1) on the right MPCD, I select the Tpod Menu, select Stby and then TDC;

2) the octagon of the Tpod camera and the vertical release line appear on the HUD;

3) I use the TDC keys (the first one to use is TDC AFT to bring the octagon down);

4) on the right MPCD (page of the Tpod), I select PT;

5) I use the TDC keys and the ZM + and ZM- keys to capture the target;

6) I change from TRNL to LSR;

7) I change from Safe to Armed;

8 ) when I am at a right distance (about 6 nm), I select Fire and the flashing L appears on the screen of the Tpod;

9) meanwhile, the release time counter also appeared on the HUD;

10) I hold down the release button and when the thick horizontal line of the fall trajectory appears, the bomb is released.

Well.

All right? NOOOO!!!!!

Yet something does not work because the GBU falls like a dumb bomb (and destroys a lot of sand but not the target). WHYYYYYYYYY???????

Please help me and ... many thanks in advance!!!

 

It wasn't updated on Nevada. Only Caucasus. I haven't checked the 2.5 that came out today yet.

[raresb]

Another thing to mention, you must be heading towards your target when you're realising bomb, if you release when you had passed it the bomb might not catch up the lase. And I always use ccip release mode. I just get it handy because I release whenever I want.

[ben_der]

Is it just me or does the TDC Slew Axis right now only work for the TGP and not for DMT & Mavs?

[Zarma]

Is it just me or does the TDC Slew Axis right now only work for the TGP and not for DMT & Mavs?

 

It is.

[Airj247]

Dropped a laser guided bomb and it seemed to track the source of the laser (my plane), its ok it didn't catch up.

[flavnet]

Hello everyone. So, I'm quite sure the Tpod in the Caucasus map (the latest update) is full of bugs.

First, there is no need to change the laser code. Any laser code is fine because it is the one shot by the Tpod and not by ground troops. And this is always true, both for the Nevada map and for the Caucasus.

I've perform (or at least I tried) different missions (created with the Caucasus map editor) to hit a stationary target (a command center) with a GBU. I followed the list of actions that I reported in the previous post (which are those in a nice tutorial on youtube:

).

First of all, the reference octagon does not appear when the Tpod is on, but a small square appears! (should it have the same functions as the octagon?)

However, the vertical release line does not appear (when it should appear) and, at least in a couple of missions, a long line of numbers (constantly changing) appeared both in the middle of the HUD and on the right MPCD of the Tpod .... glitch glitch glithc :) :).

I tried to release the bomb but it always fell like a dumb bomb.

I've also tried to fix the DCS World program (repair), but nothing has changed: same errors and same bugs & glithces.

I thought things worked better on the Nevada map, but it is not the case as I explained in the previous post.

I hope that a solution will come soon because it is my opinion that an AV8B NA without Tpod is half effective.

[Zarma]

Havent tried in 2.5 yet but was working fine in latest 1.5.8

[Karon]

I haven't tried much yet but it seems to working as it was in 1.5.8ob.

[laumaya]

I haven't tried much yet but it seems to working as it was in 1.5.8ob.

 

No in 2.5 it seems to working as it was in 2.2.

 

When clicking on AR/PT nothing change. :cry:

Edited February 1, 2018 by laumaya

[Panthir]

Guys what about the mfg picture quality. It seems to be degraded. Although is setup at 1024, It is blured.

[laumaya]

No in 2.5 it seems to working as it was in 2.2.

 

When clicking on AR/PT nothing change. :cry:

 

No my bad it's seems to be like 1.5 ob..

[Karon]

You mean this "noise"? I guess they're simulating a lower quality TPOD than the latest available (and off-limits for DCS)?

(sorry for the pic, it's from my streaming and I can't get a new pic right now)

 

[T_A]

Can you only zoom with the MFD buttons or can you alsp do it with HTS mode?

i know i can use WD/NR from hotas

[Panthir]

That's right Karon. This is what I see in the MPCD

[ScopeDope]

Please tell me that the functionality of the tpod is not working as intended, where as you select GBU12 and it kicks you out of the Tpod page to the TV page. Then the only way to get back to Tpod is by unselecting 12, menu, Tpod, stby. I can't imagine this is working as intended.

[Karon]

Can you only zoom with the MFD buttons or can you alsp do it with HTS mode?

i know i can use WD/NR from hotas

I don't have the natops right now but IIRC you can only toggle between wide and narrow.

I suggest you to buy a set of TM MFD. They're not too expensive but sooo good on modern NATO aircrafts and actually on any module.

 

That's right Karon. This is what I see in the MPCD

I guess it's intended then.

 

Please tell me that the functionality of the tpod is not working as intended, where as you select GBU12 and it kicks you out of the Tpod page to the TV page. Then the only way to get back to Tpod is by unselecting 12, menu, Tpod, stby. I can't imagine this is working as intended.

I haven't tried much (I'm already back in my beloved Ka-50 in the shiny 2.5 :) ) but I don't remember anything like that. I normally have the TPOD on the L MFD and toggling between weapons in the R MFD didn't change anything in the L MFD.

[Khev]

That's a good idea using the left MFD. Im gonna try that tonight. I haven't been able to play too much the last couple days so I'm still testing stuff. I got the tpod to lock up a Maverick last night though, it was joyful!

[T_A]

I don't have the natops right now but IIRC you can only toggle between wide and narrow.

I suggest you to buy a set of TM MFD. They're not too expensive but sooo good on modern NATO aircrafts and actually on any module.

 

 

I do have cougar MFDs , still not as easy as using all hotas

 

anyway another question-

 

i still don`t get how to reset the TPOD TDC on the HUD (like using china aft in A-10C)

Edited February 2, 2018 by T_A

[Karon]

NWS normally resets it, same as the TV.

Yep, I know, HOTAS only would be much better but AFAIK that's what we have with this version of Harrier and TPOD.

[will-]

I perform the laser check code before take-off.

 

thats your issue. it has to be done in flight. stated many times on the procedure.