Sling load (vanilla DCS version, not CTLD)

[davidp57]

Hi there,

 

I'm trying to get standard DCS sling load working in my Huey, to no avail.

 

Here's what I do :

- set up a static cargo in the mission editor (and check the "is cargo" box)

- take a huey and get near the cargo

- use the F6 radio menu to select my cargo (it works, I can see the red smoke and hear my copilot guide me in)

 

Then, I either try a hovering hookup or a landed hookup :

- using the cargo indicator (the red box with the cargo displayed as a dot) I hover right above the cargo, and hit the "External cargo hook" command. Nothing.

- landed 1 meter away from the cargo, I hit the "External cargo hook" command. Nothing.

 

I've seen the rope snake up to the cargo in multiple videos. I did it a few months/years ago.

Now, I cannot do it for the life of me.

 

Can anyone point out what I'm missing ?

 

Thanks !

[flanker0ne]

The "Is cargo" check box is not used for that.

 

 

For sling load-able objects, you have a CARGO list under the Structures section (button with a metal bridge as icon).

Edited July 11, 2020 by flanker0ne

[Kang]

You aren't doing anything wrong. It should work like that, even without the 'hook cargo command', just hovering above the cargo should prompt a message and an auto-hookup. The fact that the red marker smoke appears correctly is evidence the cargo is set up correctly.

 

Only thing I can think of is checking the rope length on the Huey in the ME, perhaps it's set to something too short?

[cromhunt]

Nothing special to do

Just practice

 

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Check your Private message "davidp57"please

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Edited July 14, 2020 by cromhunt

[davidp57]

Well, it certainly does not do that on my game.

I did exactly as in cromhunt's video, no joy.

I also tried the "easy" way - landing right beside the cargo. Still no joy.

The rope is set at 60 feet, btw. Should be long enough ?

[Kang]

It definitely should work, as far as I can tell.

[davidp57]

I solved my own riddle : the culprit was the Alt-J keyboard shortcut, which I used to quick-start my helicopter. Apparently it causes problems with a lot of systems (RWR in some planes, and now sling loading).

 

So, in short, with an helicopter that is either hot or ramp-started manually, it works as expected.