Couple questions about Jester settings

[DERacing]

Good evening Jockeys!

 

 

I have a couple of quick simple questions regarding using Jester for some of the settings...

 

 

1. Going into BVR mode.

- If I set Radar to Auto Mode, does that also include Auto Distance, Auto Azimuth/Elevation or is it just auto for TWS or STT? Normally, I set Elevation/Azimuth to Auto, then set Distance to Auto, then set Radar mode to Auto. Is all that necessary?

 

 

2. Datalink

- When doing air to air combat, do I want to set HOST to AWACS (ex: Overlord/Magic/Darkstar) then set type to Tactical? Or should I just be using Fighter to Fighter mode? Also, when in a MP session, I have seen multiple AWACS. I have seen a few servers that run DARKSTAR and another OVERLORD. Are they different for different missions (A/A vs A/G)

 

 

3. Countermeasures

- Going into CMS, for the jammer, does it display what to set it to, or what it currently IS set to? Open the menu, Jammer slot shows XMIT. Does that mean that it is currently in XMIT mode and jamming or do I need to click on that to turn it on, causing it to show STNDBY mode in the slot? I'm a little confused on that one.

 

 

4. Navigation

- I normally go into Select from Map, then Fixed Point and set the servers bullseye. I am assuming that this is correct.

 

- I never seem to be able to get Jester to set the current waypoint to WP1. It is always set on WP2. Is this normal?

- What are the DLWP1, DLWP2, DLWP3, DLST and DLFP waypoints used for? I know that they are for Datalink Waypoints, Datalink Surface Targets and Datalink Fixed Points. Does that mean that it pulls the points from the AWACS that I am currently using as host in the Datalink menu using Tactical Datalink setting?

 

 

Other questions:

5. HYD Switch

- Under the landing gear lever to the right, there is a toggle for HYD settings for FLGHT and LNDNG. What is this used for? I know when you drop the gear, there is a tab that sets it to LNDNG mode. But does it need to be flipped to FLGHT after gear up at take off?

 

 

I have other questions that I am sure I will be asking about soon. :lol:

 

 

I have watched several tuts from the greats like Jabbers, Wags, Grim Reapers but some questions are still there that I am not catching.

 

 

Thanks in advance to any help!

 

 

Keep up the great work HeatBlur!

[draconus]

1. It's all auto as default setting. Change only if you need otherwise. Jester currently doesn't change azimuth/elevation by himself - only on command.

 

2. Just a guess here: it would be better to have AWACS always selected, but if they are far away and your wingman are near you should select fighter because AWACS have their max ranges of detection. Magic, Darkstar are just callsigns to differentiate between early warning/datalink providers.

 

3. Think of it as commands, so if you tell "Jester ECM Xmit" he turns it on.

 

4. What WP is set you can see on HSD (bottom). What you see as set in the Jester menu is probably bugged atm (reported).

http://www.heatblur.se/F-14Manual/general.html?#inertial-navigation-mode

Additionally, navigational points (latitude and longitude) may also be inserted by the RIO using the CAP or by datalink message (when on the deck) using either cable or the RF link.

5. http://www.heatblur.se/F-14Manual/general.html?#hydraulic-system

Additionally, the hydraulic systems related to systems not necessary while airborne can be isolated by a switch next to the landing gear handle. This is so that damage to those systems won’t affect the combined system pressure and cause fluid loss. The systems that can be isolated are the landing gear, wheel brakes and refueling probe. This switch is mechanically locked to not isolating these systems by the landing gear handle when it’s in the down position.

Only touch it in an emergency. Edited March 9, 2020 by draconus