Ltthom Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Hi there, I have been flying the F-16 quite a bit in the last few evenings. I have noticed several bugs along the way. Aside from the obvious ones already mentioned, I have noticed that once I switch from A-G mode to A-A mode, I am unable to switch back using the buttons. For example, I made a bombing run and then switched to Air to air mode. However, I was unable to switch back to air to ground mode and use my rockets. Also, I don't see any tracers when firing the gun. Hope this helps. Thanks!
imacken Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Hi there, I have been flying the F-16 quite a bit in the last few evenings. I have noticed several bugs along the way. Aside from the obvious ones already mentioned, I have noticed that once I switch from A-G mode to A-A mode, I am unable to switch back using the buttons. For example, I made a bombing run and then switched to Air to air mode. However, I was unable to switch back to air to ground mode and use my rockets. Also, I don't see any tracers when firing the gun. Hope this helps. Thanks! Yep, both these things happen to me occasionally as well. I guess it’s all on the fix list! Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
ricktoberfest Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 The default load out for the gun is no tracers. You have to change it if you want tracers.
imacken Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 The default load out for the gun is no tracers. You have to change it if you want tracers. Not sure what you mean by that. From any cold start, the guns have tracers. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
Pooter03 Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Not sure what you mean by that. From any cold start, the guns have tracers. When you are loading up your plane, look at the drop-down for the gun ammo. The default choice doesn't have tracers, but I believe the top choice does.
imacken Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 When you are loading up your plane, look at the drop-down for the gun ammo. The default choice doesn't have tracers, but I believe the top choice does. I don't load up my plane. In all the missions I have tried - from Cold Starts to in the air - tracers are always on. The OP is highlighting an issue that occurs sometimes, and that is the tracers stop working. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
Sryan Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 Hi there, I have been flying the F-16 quite a bit in the last few evenings. I have noticed several bugs along the way. Aside from the obvious ones already mentioned, I have noticed that once I switch from A-G mode to A-A mode, I am unable to switch back using the buttons. For example, I made a bombing run and then switched to Air to air mode. However, I was unable to switch back to air to ground mode and use my rockets. Also, I don't see any tracers when firing the gun. Hope this helps. Thanks! What air-to-air mode exactly were you in? If you entered DF or MRM air-to-air mode, you cannot enter any other mode without centering the DF-mode switch first. What type of ammunition were you firing? The default ammo for the F-16 is SAPHEI which does not feature any tracers. You can choose HEI-T from the mission editor or the rearming menu. This type of ammo does feature tracers. There is also a selection of practice ammo that does have tracers. Check my F-15C guide
imacken Posted October 9, 2019 Posted October 9, 2019 What air-to-air mode exactly were you in? If you entered DF or MRM air-to-air mode, you cannot enter any other mode without centering the DF-mode switch first. What type of ammunition were you firing? The default ammo for the F-16 is SAPHEI which does not feature any tracers. You can choose HEI-T from the mission editor or the rearming menu. This type of ammo does feature tracers. There is also a selection of practice ammo that does have tracers. For me - and I'm not the OP - it is hard to say about mode, but I am aware that the DF switch has to be centred to allow any change of mode. Seems to be a bit random. When it happens again, I'll save a track. Regarding ammunition, I can only repeat what I have already said, i.e. all built-in missions that I have tried have tracers on the gun. Sometimes in the same mission, tracers are OK to start with, but then disappear. As with the mode, I can't see what triggers this - if you'll excuse the pun - but I'll save a track when I can. Intel i7 12700K · MSI Gaming X Trio RTX 4090 · ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A Wi-Fi · MSI 32" MPG321UR QD · Samsung 970 500Gb M.2 NVMe · 2 x Samsung 850 Evo 1Tb · 2Tb HDD · 32Gb Corsair Vengance 3000MHz DDR4 · Windows 11 · Thrustmaster TPR Pedals · Tobii Eye Tracker 5 · Thrustmaster F/A-18 Hornet Grip · Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 Base · Virpil Throttle MT-50 CM3 · Virpil Alpha Prime Grip · Virpil Control Panel 2 · Thrustmaster F-16 MFDs · HTC Vive Pro 2 · Total Controls Multifunction Button Box
Ltthom Posted October 9, 2019 Author Posted October 9, 2019 Hi Everyone. To be honest, I'm not sure what type of ammunition I was using. I will try all of the above mentioned and see how it works out. Thanks for your responses! It's been a fun learning process. Just when I felt like I was getting the hand of the F-18, new learning abounds in dcs!
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