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Why learn "again" ?? Afaik radar is broken currently and useless in PvP. Just wait for patch, then read the post that I quoted a few pages ago in this thread.

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Yep, just click Super530 button on cockpit, after that you can switch easy between Magic, 530 and guns, just like I quoted earlier in this thread.

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Guys,

 

With this week's update, a lot has been fixed, but I have an issue with the CMN Neutral (PCA Select) binding.

When I push this button (knowing that 530 was preselected on the PCA), I go back to nav.

The only way to have the 530 displayed on the HUD is to select another PCA item and reselect 530.

If i switch to Magic and then back to CMN Neutral, I lose the 530 mode.

 

Do I do something wrong ?

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Guys,

 

With this week's update, a lot has been fixed, but I have an issue with the CMN Neutral (PCA Select) binding.

When I push this button (knowing that 530 was preselected on the PCA), I go back to nav.

The only way to have the 530 displayed on the HUD is to select another PCA item and reselect 530.

If i switch to Magic and then back to CMN Neutral, I lose the 530 mode.

 

Do I do something wrong ?

 

Yep, noticed it too. I guess we have to wait for correction.

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I can't set the HUD to AG mode...

 

 

6. To set the HUD, actually the entire aircraft systems, into AG ATTACK mode the pilot must click the PIP HOTAS switch forward (it is the same switch that sets the Special Modes when in AA mode).

NOTE: An AG weapon must be selected for the aircraft to enter AG ATTACK mode, otherwise AA Special modes will be invoked.

 

 

PIP HOTAS / Special Modes ... how is this called exactly in the Controls Setup? There are three button bindings called "WeaponSystems...soandso" at the bottom of the HOTAS category, but they seem not to do what is described above? They somehow only alter the radar display, even if I selected AG ordnance at the PCA before + CNM neutral before.

 

 

 

What am I doing wrong?

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I can't set the HUD to AG mode...

 

 

 

 

 

PIP HOTAS / Special Modes ... how is this called exactly in the Controls Setup? There are three button bindings called "WeaponSystems...soandso" at the bottom of the HOTAS category, but they seem not to do what is described above? They somehow only alter the radar display, even if I selected AG ordnance at the PCA before + CNM neutral before.

 

 

 

What am I doing wrong?

 

- you select the bombs (pic 1)

- you press the marked button (pic 2)

- you get AG mode/designator (pic 3)

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Remember it is not permitted to carry 530 and AG weapons simultaneously.

 

The controls, in the control options are exactly titled:

Weapons SystemCMD AFT

Weapons SystemCMD Depress

Weapons SystemCMD FWD

 

It is also important that the cannon-magic switch is in the neutral position or only the AA cannon or Magic missile and the various VTB, HTB displays supporting them will be selected. 530 or AG weapons can only be employed with this switch neutral.

 

The cannon-magic switch is titled exactly:

CNM AA Gun

CNM neutral (PCA SELECT)

CNM MAGIC

This switch may also be interacted with by 3-Pos. Switch Abstractions:

AA Gun SELECT, else PCA SELECT

MAGIC SELECT, else PCA SELECT

 

Start quick start mission Caucasus M-2000C Ground Attacl with eight BF1 type bombs. Ensure cannon-magic switch is neutral and observe all systems are in the normal navigational modes. It will not be necessary to enable the red armament switch.

 

Step one is to select the BF1 weapon by button Stores 2 SELECT. The S P letters illuminate on the button showing selection and ready. The displays have otherwise not changed.

 

Step two is to select the AG attack mode by Weapons SystemCMD FWD. Note that if Weapons SystemCMD Depress is used in AG attack mode the following step will be unsuccessful unless FWD is pressed again.

 

Step three is to select navigation mode by Weapons SystemCMD AFT.

Similar to the above it will be impossible to reselect AG attack mode with FWD unless Depress is pressed first. If Depress is not pressed, pressing either FWD or AFT will change to the various radar close combat modes (O I, BAH, BA2).

 

This is either an error in the simulation or a very confusing design. If you're unable to enter AG attack, press Depress first. If you're unable to leave AG attack, press FWD first. This may be even more confusing when employing BL1-type weapons as Depress serves to cancel the aiming designation.

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Best explanation I have seen Frederf.

I think there is a mix between a confusing design AND a potential bug?

 

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Out of curiosity, are all of these changes going to require a complete rework of all or most of the training missions that Baltic Dragon created?

 

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Out of curiosity, are all of these changes going to require a complete rework of all or most of the training missions that Baltic Dragon created?

 

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Yes. He has said it's already planned but campaign mission updates take priority over training missions. So once he's updated the campaigns, he'll update the training missions.

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Is there anything planned in updating the manual after those great changes?

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Is there anything planned in updating the manual after those great changes?

 

Of course, BD has already confirmed that he will update the manual.

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How to switch PCA from "A/A gun mode" back to "NAV" mode?

 

I have switched to "A/A gun mode" by pressing the "CNM AA Gun" button (which is mapped to my TM Warthog).

 

I want to activate the APP (approach) mode, but as I am not able to switch back the PCA to NAV mode, the APP button does not show up.

 

By pressing "CNM neutral (PCA select)", the HUD will not switch back to "NAV" mode (still "CAN" is shown on HUD, but the gun snake disappears) and also the PCA stays in "A/A gun mode".

 

I have tried a couple of buttons including "Weapons SystemCMD AFT" and also -FWD as well as -Depress.

(all of those buttons are mapped to individual buttons on my Hotas, there is no 3-way switch involved/mapped)

 

Any ideas?

 

Many thanks!

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I don't know if there is already a Q&A for this, and I missed it.

Is there a way to have Magic seeker and Gun "snake" at the same time on the HUD, as an ACM mode?

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Thanks. Cause I was confused, when I asked Razbam about this and they answered "it is now" (emplemented).

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I have switched to "A/A gun mode" by pressing the "CNM AA Gun" button (which is mapped to my TM Warthog).

 

I want to activate the APP (approach) mode, but as I am not able to switch back the PCA to NAV mode, the APP button does not show up.

 

By pressing "CNM neutral (PCA select)", the HUD will not switch back to "NAV" mode (still "CAN" is shown on HUD, but the gun snake disappears) and also the PCA stays in "A/A gun mode".

 

I have tried a couple of buttons including "Weapons SystemCMD AFT" and also -FWD as well as -Depress.

(all of those buttons are mapped to individual buttons on my Hotas, there is no 3-way switch involved/mapped)

 

Any ideas?

 

Many thanks!

 

Yes, you need to use "CNM Neutral/ PCA Select" command to exit from AA gun or Magic.

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