Xeno426 Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 With the recent patch, I've been having trouble buddy lasing with the targeting pod. Normally, when I'm not launching any ordinance, I see the occasional "LSR" pop up in the bottom left of the MFD, just telling me the laser is on for ranging. Previous to the patch, when I switched from "Auto" to "Man", I would immediately get "LSD" on the bottom left of the MFD, indicating I was sparkling. But now, when I go to "Man", I don't get that LSD indication. Bombs that are dropped for me seem to track intermittently, like I'm sparkling less than half the time. It honestly seems like I'm only guiding in Man mode when that "LSR" is flashing. But when I drop in Auto mode, I will get the "LSD" notation on the bottom left telling me I'm sparkling, along with the impact timer. Does anyone else have this issue? Was there another step added after switching the laser to manual before the pod will sparkle?
AeriaGloria Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 Have you seen what the laser on binding does to the LSD indication in the new build? Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com
Xeno426 Posted May 24, 2020 Author Posted May 24, 2020 Have you seen what the laser on binding does to the LSD indication in the new build? "Laser on binding", what do you mean by that? Binding to what?
Tiger-II Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 "Laser on binding", what do you mean by that? Binding to what? There is a new key bind in options to manually fire the laser. Previously, you had to press the button on the MFD from AUTO to MAN to fire the laser. Motorola 68000 | 1 Mb | Debug port "When performing a forced landing, fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover. The JF-17 is not better than the F-16; it's different. It's how you fly that counts. "An average aircraft with a skilled pilot, will out-perform the superior aircraft with an average pilot."
Xeno426 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Posted May 25, 2020 There is a new key bind in options to manually fire the laser. Previously, you had to press the button on the MFD from AUTO to MAN to fire the laser. Didn't realize that was added.
AeriaGloria Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 It’s always been there, but I’m not sure how a pilot would do it, I guess MAN behavior has changed Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com
Xeno426 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Posted May 25, 2020 It’s always been there, but I’m not sure how a pilot would do it, I guess MAN behavior has changed Must be. Before the patch that came with supercarriers, switching the pod from Auto to Man would auto fire the laser.
Tiger-II Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 Just switching the MFD to MAN was enough, IIRC. You've got me wondering now if anything else was required... Motorola 68000 | 1 Mb | Debug port "When performing a forced landing, fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover. The JF-17 is not better than the F-16; it's different. It's how you fly that counts. "An average aircraft with a skilled pilot, will out-perform the superior aircraft with an average pilot."
L0op8ack Posted May 26, 2020 Posted May 26, 2020 Must be. Before the patch that came with supercarriers, switching the pod from Auto to Man would auto fire the laser. We found it's not right to fire laser immediately after you switch Auto to Man, you need do it manually, which is Man really means.
J20Stronk Posted May 26, 2020 Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) That's why it wasn't firing, there's a new keybind for the designator. Thing is, how does this work on the real jet? Because it doesn't look like it's tied to a HOTAS function on the aircraft, it's just a separate keybind in the SENSORS tab. Edited May 27, 2020 by J20Stronk
Xeno426 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) That's why it wasn't firing, there's a new keybind for the designator. This is, how does this work on the real jet? Because it doesn't look like it's tied to a HOTAS function on the aircraft, it's just a separate keybind in the SENSORS tab. Yeah, what button, switch, or MFCD function does it equate to? I wonder if one of the existing HOTAS buttons isn't supposed to carry double duty on this, like the first trigger detent on the F/A-18C. Edited May 26, 2020 by Xeno426
Blinky.ben Posted May 27, 2020 Posted May 27, 2020 Off topic slightly but does the pod have some kind of laser marking? I can’t find it if it does
Xeno426 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Posted May 27, 2020 Off topic slightly but does the pod have some kind of laser marking? I can’t find it if it does Laser marking? You mean laser spot search? Or do you mean designating with laser for other units to guide weapons with? That's precisely what this thread is about.
foxwxl Posted May 28, 2020 Posted May 28, 2020 LSS is modelled for JF17. In the test several weeks ago, we have tested 17->17, 17->18, 18->17 buddy lasering, they all worked as intended. Deka Ironwork Tester Team
Blinky.ben Posted May 28, 2020 Posted May 28, 2020 Laser marking? You mean laser spot search? Or do you mean designating with laser for other units to guide weapons with? That's precisely what this thread is about. As in while wearing NVG you can see the actual laser. So a wingman can look outside the cockpit and see your laser pointing at a target. In the F-18 you can press “Mark” which does this.
J20Stronk Posted May 28, 2020 Posted May 28, 2020 As in while wearing NVG you can see the actual laser. So a wingman can look outside the cockpit and see your laser pointing at a target. In the F-18 you can press “Mark” which does this. Yes, the JF-17 automatically fires the laser marker when laser designator fires.
Mustang25 Posted May 29, 2020 Posted May 29, 2020 What is the real life button to fire the laser? Is it a HOTAS button? Separate console switch?
AeriaGloria Posted May 29, 2020 Posted May 29, 2020 No one knows Black Shark Den Squadron Member: We are open to new recruits, click here to check us out or apply to join! https://blacksharkden.com
JCae2798 Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 Wait i'm confused now. Doesn't lase work when set to auto and once you track a target/area? I see the LSR popup come up... I assume the keybind is only needed when in MAN mode?
Xeno426 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Posted June 3, 2020 Wait i'm confused now. Doesn't lase work when set to auto and once you track a target/area? I see the LSR popup come up... I assume the keybind is only needed when in MAN mode? Ok, so here's how it works now. If you keep the system in AUTO mode, the laser will start firing several seconds before impact on its own. When the laser is actively designating, you will see "LSD" in the bottom left of the MFCD, along with a timer. If you have the system on MAN (manual), then the laser will not fire unless you hit the laser on/off button (something like Shift + O by default). When that button is hit, you will see "LSD" on the bottom left of the screen, sans timer. As long as "LSD" is on screen, you are lasing.
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