Problems Firing Laser with Trigger

[Eldur]

That could explain it. I was trying to get the target designated range onto the HUD and tried how to get there until I found out that I have to unbox TCN or WPT on the HSI. Pretty dull those override target range indication in A/G mode. Having a keyboard/stick mapping for that switch would be great... but this might be me, I'll check if I have to update my luas for that.

[JSpidey]

I'm not able to activate the laser at all, I'm using the CH Fighterstick.

[Harker]

I'm not able to activate the laser at all, I'm using the CH Fighterstick.

You have to set set the LTD/R switch to ARM while in A/G master mode and then box the TRIG option on the FLIR page. Are you doing these steps?

[JSpidey]

You have to set set the LTD/R switch to ARM while in A/G master mode and then box the TRIG option on the FLIR page. Are you doing these steps?

Ahhh, did everything except the TRIG option, thank you

[Harker]

Ahhh, did everything except the TRIG option, thank you

Glad you sorted it out . Also, keep in mind that the FLIR page will show L ARM when the laser is ready to fire and LTD/R when its actually firing.

[LordOrion]

I got the same issue with my Warthog:

TRIG option active, pressing the trigger laser fires but when releasing it stop firing.

Keeping pressed the trigger I cannot launch maverick (correctly locked and in range).

[Noluck]

I got the same issue with my Warthog:

TRIG option active, pressing the trigger laser fires but when releasing it stop firing.

Keeping pressed the trigger I cannot launch maverick (correctly locked and in range).

 

Interesting. I designate and then a lase target. Lase quits also when you let go of trigger. However, I can keep the trigger pressed and launch a MAV and let go of the trigger and it will continue to lase until impact.

 

 

Also, I have seen no affect on a TM Warthog stick whether you set the trigger to activate on the first or second detent. I have it on the second, a lot less chance of a accidental A/A weapon launch and second detent is used in the real AC as far as I can remember.

 

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Edited August 24, 2020 by Noluck

[Swift.]

Interesting. I designate and then a lase target. Lase quits also when you let go of trigger. However, I can keep the trigger pressed and launch a MAV and let go of the trigger and it will continue to lase until impact.

 

 

Also, I have seen no affect on a TM Warthog stick whether you set the trigger to activate on the first or second detent. I have it on the second, a lot less chance of a accidental A/A weapon launch and second detent is used in the real AC as far as I can remember.

 

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What you have stumbled upon is a way to use the autolase of hornet but whilst also allowing proper confirmation of good spot from the Mav. If you trigger the laser until a short while after release, then the autolase will automatically take over when you let go.

[LordOrion]

Interesting. I designate and then a lase target. Lase quits also when you let go of trigger. However, I can keep the trigger pressed and launch a MAV and let go of the trigger and it will continue to lase until impact.

 

 

Also, I have seen no affect on a TM Warthog stick whether you set the trigger to activate on the first or second detent. I have it on the second, a lot less chance of a accidental A/A weapon launch and second detent is used in the real AC as far as I can remember.

 

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Are you using TARGET configuration or manual configuration form DCS config menu?

 

 

Also: looks like you don't need to use the trig feature: just enable the LTD/R and press the Weapon Release button: this will fire laser and keep it firing.

Laser Trig seems to be used for buddy lasing so I guess the procedure is just wrong.

[Noluck]

Are you using TARGET configuration or manual configuration form DCS config menu?

 

 

Also: looks like you don't need to use the trig feature: just enable the LTD/R and press the Weapon Release button: this will fire laser and keep it firing.

Laser Trig seems to be used for buddy lasing so I guess the procedure is just wrong.

 

 

Standard default DCS binding to the WH stick second detent/switch, no software. I'll try to just press the weapon release button. Chuck's and other info says to use the trigger. Interesting conflict of info here... I'm still learning so no problem, I just want to make sure I doing it right. Thanks for the info.

[rob10]

Standard default DCS binding to the WH stick second detent/switch, no software. I'll try to just press the weapon release button. Chuck's and other info says to use the trigger. Interesting conflict of info here... I'm still learning so no problem, I just want to make sure I doing it right. Thanks for the info.

 

 

Chucks guide and the manual are awesome resources, BUT since the F-18 is still in open beta things and procedures can and do change regularly. This means that Chuck and the manual usually are only current for a release or two after they get updated, then some parts become out of date. A lot of work involved in updating them, so it doesn't keep up with every change. Read the forums is the best way to stay up to date with changes.

[Noluck]

Thanks for the help everybody.