HUD caging

[Ragnar65]

Hi guys, especially Wags, in video no. 6 of the hornet the HUD will be caged while landing. Will the caging of the HUD be with an on/off switch or will we have to hold the cage button as we do when uncaging the Sidewinders in the F-5E?

[IvanK]

IRL its a toggle action switch :) active in NAV mode. In AA mode HUD is always caged, in AG mode it cant be caged .... so my atrophying neurons recall.

[Andrei]

From NATOPS (applies to Rhino, but I guess relevant to Classics as well)

 

2.11.3.2 Cage/Uncage Button.

The cage/uncage button is located on the rear inboard side of the right throttle. In NAV master mode and A/G master mode (AUTO delivery), the cage/uncage button is used to cage and uncage the velocity vector. Depending on master mode and TDC priority assignment, the cage/uncage button can be used to (1) cage/uncage weapons, (2) command a radar STT, (3) toggle between weapon modes, or (4) reset sequenced HARM targets.

 

Also:

In the NAV master mode, the velocity vector may be caged to the vertical center line of the HUD by the cage/uncage switch on the throttle. Whenitiscaged,aghostvelocityvectorisdisplayedatthetruevelocityvectorpositionifthatposition is more than 2° from the caged position. The flight path/pitch ladder and steering information are referenced to the caged position. The ghost velocity vector flashes when limited. The flight path/pitch ladder is referenced to the waterline symbol when the velocity vector is caged

[IvanK]

Dont think it can be caged in AG mode in the A or C

 

From the C manual:

 

"In the NAV master mode, the velocity vector may be caged to

the vertical center line of the HUD by the cage/uncage switch on the throttle. When it is caged,

a ghost velocity vector is displayed at the true velocity vector position if that position is more

than 2° from the caged position. The flight path/pitch ladder and steering information are

referenced to the caged position. The ghost velocity vector flashes when limited. With MC OFP

13C AND UP, the flight path/pitch ladder is referenced to the waterline symbol when the

velocity vector is caged."

 

And from a MDC FA18A Software manual: In AG modes Cage only effects certain weapons and sets a fixed range for AG guns and Rockets CCIP pipper ... doesn't Cage the HUD/Velocity Vector

 

Edited February 28, 2018 by IvanK

[ICS_Vortex]

this button also uncages HARM :)

[Teriander]

What is the keyboard shortcut to cage and uncage?

 

Never mind, found it. C Key.