Single player/no partner RIO option

[Nightsniper_1]

I was wondering if we will be able to switch to the RIO pit in single player or in multiplayer if we don’t have anyone flying with you? If we can, would it work like the Huey does when you switch to the gunner seat? Thanks

[Knubinator]

You should be able to in single player, but you cannot do that in multiplayer. Something about how the game recognizes the player, you have to select your spot on spawn.

[Zoomer]

Yes, there will be an AI pilot in single player (as said). How good is another story. I would likely avoid canyon runs with the AI at the stick.

[Nightsniper_1]

Yes, there will be an AI pilot in single player (as said). How good is another story. I would likely avoid canyon runs with the AI at the stick.

yeah i wouldnt trust it either

[Strikeeagle345]

yes, press (2) to go to the RIO seat and the new Iceman AI will fly the plane. Press (1) will get you back into the Cockpit. Source: one of the youtubers who have a copy.

[Nosferatuwhisky 1-1]

the AI pilot will be very basic only, so probably just flying waypoints, think of it as autopilot, not a real pilot, thats my impression anyway.

[QuiGon]

;3752236']the AI pilot will be very basic only' date=' so probably just flying waypoints, think of it as autopilot, not a real pilot, thats my impression anyway.[/quote']

I wouldn't even count on it being able to follow waypoints. It might be just in the Huey where the AI-pilot can only hold course (like a simple autopilot).

[Dudikoff]

But, since the F-14 does have an autopilot which can both hold course or even follow the route (if I understand correctly what GT is), is there really a Pilot AI as such or simply the AP is triggered once you switch to the backseat?

 

If they really implement some sort of Pilot AI, I'd expect some basic commands would be available to the RIO to issue (altitude, speed setting, waypoint switch, perhaps even some escort target, etc.).

Edited January 10, 2019 by Dudikoff

[QuiGon]

I guess we will have to wait and see.

[Strikeeagle345]

But, since the F-14 does have an autopilot which can both hold course or even follow the route (if I understand correctly what GT is), is there really a Pilot AI as such or simply the AP is triggered once you switch to the backseat?

 

If they really implement some sort of Pilot AI, I'd expect some basic commands would be available to the RIO to issue (altitude, speed setting, waypoint switch, perhaps even some escort target, etc.).

 

From what I understand, GT (Ground Track) will keep you on your current ground tracking path in the event of cross winds and the like. I don't think it will follow waypoints. (I could be completely wrong too)

[chokko]

if you're the RIO in multiplayer, and the pilot drops out of the game for whatever reason, will MrAutopilot takeover ?

[Dudikoff]

From what I understand, GT (Ground Track) will keep you on your current ground tracking path in the event of cross winds and the like. I don't think it will follow waypoints. (I could be completely wrong too)

 

The ground track destination could be one of the waypoints as well, but yeah, I guess it's not the proper route following mode. I saw one of the earlier posts mention GT and route and I posted before checking it in the NATOPS myself.

[Xenovia]

if you're the RIO in multiplayer, and the pilot drops out of the game for whatever reason, will MrAutopilot takeover ?

 

No, the plane despawns.