How do I GBU12 in Auto mode?

[Xxx]

Using GBU12, in Auto Mode, JTAC lazing on a target, which is a Shilka.

 

 

Ingress, select release mode, Auto, select FFuz instant, code selected from UFC. WYPT selected on Map DDI, WPDG selected on map DDI.

 

 

The HUD target diamond is presented off the waypoint/target by half a mile north, trying to adjust the HUD diamond with the TDC does not work, the diamond is frozen in the HUD. Undesignate removes HUD diamond and re-designate does nothing.

 

 

There is no way to move the diamond in the HUD.

 

 

I am only able to drop GBU's with CCIP.

 

 

DCS 2.5.4, latest version. Map is Caucuses.

[Tholozor]

Did you select the HUD for TDC control with SSS Forward?

[Drippy]

Did you make sure the height was set for the tgt waypoint?. If not and its a custom mission the default is 7k feet? and you will NEVER hit your target. You can change in the mission editor OR in the pit on the HSI Data page.

[Xxx]

Did you select the HUD for TDC control with SSS Forward?

 

 

 

Thanks for the heads up, sorry no pun intended! The issue I think is because I have Maverick E loaded as well. I think the HUD gets a bit confused, along with myself! It doesn't take kindly to going from Laser mavericks to LGB.

 

 

Anyway seems to be working a bit better.

 

 

Also thanks Drippy for the tip re HSI Data page for WP altitude. Need that for iron bombs I would guess.

 

 

Whist I have a couple of guys who know what they are about, how do I get AA Guns up? I have no clue where the weapons selector switch is? Its not listed in controls and selecting AA gives no "gun" at DDI PB 11? Shift + X doesn't select any guns? All I can select is AG gun in CCIP piper mode on the HUD?

 

 

Thanks again

[S D]

Best place to start when doing controls, is select the HOTAS option on the dropdown. That is pretty much everything the pilot has available at any time on his controls (throttle and stick). All the big binds are on there, there is a weapon select 4 way, that will set your AA Guns or 3 choices of missiles. Get as many of those controls set as you can on your own setup, this is always a good baseline to start from.

Edited January 29, 2019 by Shadow.D.

[Xxx]

Best place to start when doing controls, is select the HOTAS option on the dropdown. That is pretty much everything the pilot has available at any time on his controls (throttle and stick). All the big binds are on there, there is a weapon select 4 way, that will set your AA Guns or 3 choices of missiles. Get as many of those controls set as you can on your own setup, this is always a good baseline to start from.

 

Thanks for replying, I see the HOTAS designation for sidewinder, amram and gun. The gun is also Shift x. I can't get AA guns up with Shift x, neither mapping it to HOTAS.

 

The weapons selector switch is not listed, as far as I can see. On the real Hornet stick it's a thumb switch (4way) on the stick, but it doesn't seem to be listed on controls menu, other than the ones you mention.

 

On the training mission you are asked to select guns as a back press on the weapons selector switch, but since there isn't one, the training mission sticks at that point. I can't get the training mission to progress, neither can I get any AA guns up on the HUD?

 

My Saitek x55 doesn't have a 4 way thumb for the weapons selector switch. I don't know if the Warthog stick goes 4 way, but even if it does, it's not listed in controls menu?

 

Has anyone completed the training mission for AA guns? If so, how do you get them selected?:huh:

 

Cheers:)

[unknown]

Works absolutly fine here since day 1 of EA

[victorlima01]

HUD designator means nothing to the GBU-12. As long as it's set-up properly and the target is being lased, as soon as you pickle the bomb should home into the laser (provided the target diamond is somewhere near the actual target).

 

Also, there are multiple ways to get the target diamond to overlap the exact spot being lased. Please refer to Redkite's excellent tutorial here. I followed it to the letter and answered all my questions which were the same as yours.

 

[Xxx]

Thanks guys. Got a bit more functional now.

 

 

The Gun Select I re mapped to another stick button and works now.

 

 

LGBs are a success!

 

 

Cheers