A multitude of questions for operating the Hornet

[Magic Zach]

I have a list of questions, or areas that need clarifying:

 

1)What is the difference between the standby and operate modes of the radar?

 

2)Generators are needed for the Tiger II. Why aren’t turning on the left and right generators part of the startup process for the Hornet? In fact, if they aren't necessary, when are they needed?

 

3)Does guarding a channel automatically put the radio to 243MHz? For which comms? When should guarding be used?

 

4)Is squelching just for noise reduction?

 

5)Why use TACAN when you can set waypoints? TACAN stations are spotty, and why use them when you have a moving map on your AMPCD? Is there a greater purpose for TACAN, other than leading you to only half of the all the available airfields?

 

6)Same question for ADF as there is for TACAN, why is it needed? It’s spotty, and appears less useful than TACAN, because you are only given direction, not distance. And from what I've seen on the map, the stations don't even lead to anywhere in particular.

 

7)Is the Inertial Navigation System really that accurate? Can it lose focus after a time, like after weird maneuvers or intense Gs, or simply prolonged flight?

 

8 )On page 67 of the early access Hornet guide, it says to use the HSI on the DDI to navigate using waypoints. Why not use the AMPCD?

 

9)What is the difference between a waypoint and a target waypoint?

 

10)Because the ILS button on the HSI display is not available for early access, does that mean that anything ILS related for the Hornet is not available until it is implemented, including, of course, landing with the ILS?

 

11)What is the difference between X and Y channels for TACAN? So far I've only seen X be used. Is there some that use Y, and I just haven't seen them?

 

12)On the A/C DATA page, what does it mean when the reading for the windspeed displays “OKT”?

 

13)What does “HERR” and “VERR” mean in the GPS section of the A/C DATA page?

 

Thanks

[jeffham222]

1) In standby, the RADAR doesn't transmit. It won't xmit on deck though--needs weight off wheels ("WOW")...

2)Gens automatically come online when engines turn.

3)Guard channel is for emergencies IRL. I don't know if it has any real significance in this sim.

4)Yes.

5)TACAN allows you to find A/A targets (friendly anyway) as well such as tanker.

7)Yes. It IS that accurate.

8)All up to you, but DDIs are easier to navigate when switching WPs.

10)One would assume.

11)

12)Means "zero knots".

13)Horizontal and vertical error. It will always assumedly be good in this sim.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited June 6, 2018 by jeffham222

[BuLLeT.ZA]

One thing I'm curious about is using TACAN for wingmen to find each other. Is this possible?

[jools]

One thing I'm curious about is using TACAN for wingmen to find each other. Is this possible?

 

It does work yes, but only gives you a range to them, not a bearing.

[=4c=Nikola]

INS develops position and velocity errors over time. It's not that accurate.

[Steel Jaw]

It does work yes, but only gives you a range to them, not a bearing.

 

Yardstick.

 

Once the data link comes we won't need that.

[BuLLeT.ZA]

Yardstick.

 

Once the data link comes we won't need that.

 

Perfect, thanks.

[Magic Zach]

Thanks, jeffham222

[MrDieing]

INS develops position and velocity errors over time. It's not that accurate.

 

Thats why the Hornet also has a GPS system that corrects the INS drift when you put the INS in IFA mode. (Not modelled yet)

[OnlyforDCS]

Thats why the Hornet also has a GPS system that corrects the INS drift when you put the INS in IFA mode. (Not modelled yet)

 

Will this be modelled?

[MrDieing]

Will this be modelled?

 

It will, but the accuracy will remain roughly the same. Only difference is if you take a hit and GPS gets hit, your INS will start drifting.

[jeffham222]

Thanks, jeffham222

 

No worries, Zach!

[Tord Hoppe]

"9)What is the difference between a waypoint and a target waypoint?"

 

Just guessing here, but I´d assume a target waypoint would be used for CCRP.