[REPORTED]HUD designation in all AG modes

[Swift.]

HUD designation (as in AUTO mode) should be available in all AG modes, regardless of weapon loaded.

 

I cant give a source for this, but I'm sure your SME's will corroborate.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXa_JJEgaII&feature=youtu.be

HUDdesbug.trk

[Harker]

Agreed. HUD designation is also described as one of the ways to perform a DSG INS update, in publicly available documentation.

[AvroLanc]

Agreed as well, but we’ve been here before. ED are adamant that HUD des works only in AUTO bombing mode.

 

It probably needs definitive documentation or a compelling SME intervention.

[Harker]

I remember that it was brought up before. As for compelling documentation in the public domain, I'd say that the NATOPS A1-F18AC-NFM-000 manual provides a pretty clear answer.

 

It clearly states that certain procedures use designation via the HUD. And these procedures are given in steps. There is no step that says "select a bomb from the stores page and set the mode to AUTO" or a disclaimer that says "this procedure is only available if the aircraft is carrying a bomb set for AUTO delivery".

 

Example, page VII-24-41, section 24.2.7.1.

[BIGNEWY]

Hi

 

Information we have says it is correct as is.

 

thanks

[Fri13]

Hmm.... I would be interested to know the ED information now.... As report is marked "Correct as is".

[Swift.]

This is an interesting one, as I've heard it the other way from some SMEs

[BarTzi]

Everytime NATOPS mentions designation, it's clear that the HUD is one of the methods. As Harker stated, it can also be used to help update the INS.

[Harker]

Hi

 

Information we have says it is correct as is.

 

thanks

BN, respectfully, you have information that directly contradicts the NATOPS manual?

 

HUD designation or at least HUD slewing of the ground designation is a common feature present in pretty much all modern US fighters.

[Swift.]

I don't want to quote without permission, so I'll simply say: 'Ask your favourite USMC hornet pilot'