How to use the red DISP button?

[Maulkin]

I know how to use the dispenser switch that is located on the throttle but how do I use the big red button on the left wall near the throttle? I checked RedKite's video here:

 

and I checked Chuck's guide here:

https://www.mudspike.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DCS-FA-18C-Hornet-Guide.pdf

 

But neither appear to go into this button...

[majapahit]

That's the 'get all countermeasures thrown out of their canisters in a hurry' button.

 

It's a high emergency button and don't think it's implemented yet (for has no high priority one would presume).

[patpatpowercat]

It is implemented, however it is NOT involved in the ALE-47 programming from the MFD. The only way to change the programming is by editing the .lua file (can be found in mods/aircraft/fa-18c/cockpit/scripts/tews/device/).

 

 

 

Look in controls under "Dispense Button". I don't believe it is bound to a key by default. And yes, the default programming of it is excessive. You've got 1 press and you're empty pretty much.

[Strikeeagle345]

It is implemented, however it is NOT involved in the ALE-47 programming from the MFD. The only way to change the programming is by editing the .lua file (can be found in mods/aircraft/fa-18c/cockpit/scripts/tews/device/).

 

 

 

Look in controls under "Dispense Button". I don't believe it is bound to a key by default. And yes, the default programming of it is excessive. You've got 1 press and you're empty pretty much.

 

I believe that is how the real jet is. Its and oh $h!t button.

[Svend_Dellepude]

I could imagine it will get a more meaningful functions if or when we get the auto mode.

Right now it's useless.

[Maulkin]

OK I think I understand how it works now. First, the dispenser system must be set to OK (no BYPASS) and the EW set up in manual mode. Once that is done the big red button uses a 'hidden' manual mode 6 (you can only see manual modes 1 to 5) which has the following parameters, by default:

chaff = 2

flare =2

interval = 0.75

cycle =20

 

This means that pressing the red button will effectively dump all 40 flares and chaff in 15 seconds. This can be changed by editing the file:

~\DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\aircraft\FA-18C\Cockpit\Scripts\TEWS\device\CMDS_ALE47.lua

 

and look for the line:

-- MAN 6 - Wall Dispense button, Panic

[Eddie]

I could imagine it will get a more meaningful functions if or when we get the auto mode.

Right now it's useless.

 

It’s only “useless” with the default programming. Adjust it to a more realistic dispense sequence and it serves its intended function perfectly.

[deephack]

I wonder if program six is exposed to MUMI or something the ground crew has to set up for you.