Jetguy06 Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 I checked the pocket guide and couldn't find anything. How does the "ball" on the Tarawa island work? It seems like the only time the ball is aligned with the datum lines is when I'm nearly or completely wheels-down on the deck. How does this work? Thanks!!
QuiGon Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 Does it even work? Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing!
viper2097 Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 I'm also not so sure about its correct function, but yes, it works. Or at least, you see it and the yellow light moves. I'd guess it shows you your correct height during transition from "hover next to the carrier with its speed" to "hover over the deck and touch down". Steam user - Youtube I am for quality over quantity in DCS modules
Jetguy06 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Posted May 23, 2019 It works. I'm just not sure if it works as intended. The ball is only ever "centered" when you're basically on the deck, going to idle, and holding the wheel brakes.
Yomo Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 The Optical Landing System ("OLS") provides a visual reference for a 3 degree glideslope to a point 50 feet above above the boat's ramp. The one in-game appears to work as it should, although the coverage either side of the OLS center line seems a little wider than the 20 degrees it's meant to have. (JTF-1) Yomo | 55th FS JTF-1 Discord Asus Prime Z370 MB // Intel i7 8086k @ 5GHz // 32GB DDR4 3200 // RTX 2080ti // Virpil FSSB3 Lighting, Cougar Throttle with USB mod, T-50 Base + Warthog HOTAS, custom collective // Thrustmaster TPR // Vipergear v2 ICP // 3xCougar MFDs // a bunch of DIY Button Boxes // Oculus Rift
Jetguy06 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Posted May 23, 2019 The Optical Landing System ("OLS") provides a visual reference for a 3 degree glideslope to a point 50 feet above above the boat's ramp. The one in-game appears to work as it should, although the coverage either side of the OLS center line seems a little wider than the 20 degrees it's meant to have. Makes sense. I'll try to get a quick trip around the boat sometime today or this evening and take some screenshots to show what I'm seeing/not seeing. I'll report back then.
ChickenSim Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) Complicating matters is that the V/STOL OLS is only one part of a two-part system, the other being the Hover Position Indicator (HPI) which you're supposed to transition to use in close where the OLS becomes inaccurate. The V/STOL OLS gets you close enough to visually ID the HPI, and then you use the HPI down to the deck. There is a position light on an armature that, when viewed against a grid of lights behind it, is used to depict your relative fore/aft position and altitude above the deck. The HPI isn't modeled right now. Edited May 23, 2019 by ChickenSim "It is also true that we parted ways with Chicken after some disagreements."
Harlikwin Posted May 23, 2019 Posted May 23, 2019 Neat! We should definitely get that. New hotness: I7 9700k 4.8ghz, 32gb ddr4, 2080ti, :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, HP Reverb (formermly CV1) Old-N-busted: i7 4720HQ ~3.5GHZ, +32GB DDR3 + Nvidia GTX980m (4GB VRAM) :joystick: TM Warthog. TrackIR, Rift CV1 (yes really).
Steinsch Posted June 4, 2020 Posted June 4, 2020 To use the OLS, do I need to activate or request anything these days? I remember it used to work automatically, but now it doesn't seem operational. I just see the two green lines, no matter how close I am to and aligned with the Tarawa. Steinsch Flying Virtual F-15s since 1989 YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/CommanderSteinsch
Jackjack171 Posted June 5, 2020 Posted June 5, 2020 On LHA/LHD ships, they also have an LSO in Primary. That's the other part that's missing. He/she is supposed to tell you "clear to cross" as you slide over to land. DO it or Don't, but don't cry about it. Real men don't cry!
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