Ai formation

[littlewing]

Hi,

 

I'm fairly new to the game,

I have a question.

 

Why is my wingman taking off from the center of the runway and not on one of my sides? - I choose echelon formation in ME.

 

 

Playing open beta and the f16 on Syria map.

 

Thank you.

Edited September 18, 2020 by littlewing

[Passero]

won't he join the formation once you are airborne? That's what I notice with the warbirds...

[littlewing]

Yes, but usually the wingman supposed to be next to me but slightly behind me..

 

He even passes me by sometimes and takes off before I do.

[Notso]

Yes, but usually the wingman supposed to be next to me but slightly behind me..

 

He even passes me by sometimes and takes off before I do.

 

What I've noticed is that if you start off at the position "takeoff from Runway" with a wingman - the wingman will be lined up in echelon as per normal. However, if you cold start or start Hot on ramp, the wingman will follow you out to the runway but will not come out onto the runway until you take off, even if you pull onto the half of the runway.

[MustangSally]

Just the stupid DCS AI....will be fixed in a future update I suppose!

[Mars Exulte]

My understanding is tandem takeoffs/landings are not normally done, anyway outside airshows or rare occasions. They almost always takeoff sequentially.

[littlewing]

Thanks you guys...just wanted to know if I missed something..