Magic Zach Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 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 Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 3090, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB DDR4-3200, Samsung 860 EVO, Samsung 970 EVO 250GB Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffham222 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) 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 Intel Core i7-6700@3.4GHz EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB 16GB RAM TM TFRP Rudder Pedals TM TWCS Throttle Virpil VPCWarBRD Base TM F/A-18C Hornet Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuLLeT.ZA Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 One thing I'm curious about is using TACAN for wingmen to find each other. Is this possible? Saitek X52 | 4770k@4.3GHz | MSI 1080GTX Armor OC | TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=4c=Nikola Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 INS develops position and velocity errors over time. It's not that accurate. Do not expect fairness. The times of chivalry and fair competition are long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 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. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuLLeT.ZA Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Yardstick. Once the data link comes we won't need that. Perfect, thanks. Saitek X52 | 4770k@4.3GHz | MSI 1080GTX Armor OC | TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Zach Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks, jeffham222 Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 3090, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB DDR4-3200, Samsung 860 EVO, Samsung 970 EVO 250GB Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDieing Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 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) ''Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.'' Erich Fromm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyforDCS Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 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? Current specs: Windows 10 Home 64bit, i5-9600K @ 3.7 Ghz, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB Samsung EVO 860 M.2 SSD, GAINWARD RTX2060 6GB, Oculus Rift S, MS FFB2 Sidewinder + Warthog Throttle Quadrant, Saitek Pro rudder pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDieing Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 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. ''Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.'' Erich Fromm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffham222 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks, jeffham222 No worries, Zach! Intel Core i7-6700@3.4GHz EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB 16GB RAM TM TFRP Rudder Pedals TM TWCS Throttle Virpil VPCWarBRD Base TM F/A-18C Hornet Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tord Hoppe Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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