Why is LTD/R automatically switching back to OFF

[sirrah]

I was wondering, can somebody explain to me why the LTD/R switch automatically returns to OFF, each time after successfully deploying an AGM-65E + ATFLIR lasing?

 

This means after each MAV fired, the pilot needs to first set LTD/R back to ARM and tick the "TRIG" button on the ATFLIR DDI, before doing a second run.

 

Not that I have a problem with that or anything, it just seems like an unnecessary action for the pilot who might already have his hands full on going defensive.

 

Is this some kind of extra safe guard to prevent not being able to use the trigger?

But if so, why not just automatically unbox the "TRIG" function on the DDI?

 

 

Can anyone shed some light on this?

[Hulkbust44]

It is to prevent the FLIR laser from being on too long and burning out.

Mobius708

[sirrah]

14 minutes ago, Hulkbust44 said:

It is to prevent the FLIR laser from being on too long and burning out.

Mobius708
 

 

Forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by "burning out"? You mean comparable to what happens to a monitor without a screensaver?

 

I can imagine that, but why not just switch off the laser (and maybe unbox the "TRIG" function), but leave the LTD/R switch in ARMED?

 

 

[Hulkbust44]

 
Forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by "burning out"? You mean comparable to what happens to a monitor without a screensaver?
 
I can imagine that, but why not just switch off the laser (and maybe unbox the "TRIG" function), but leave the LTD/R switch in ARMED?
 
 

More or less.

The switch returning to the aft position is a physical indication that the laser is not armed. Realistically there is quite a bit of time between attack runs and flipping that switch each time is no big deal. Kinda like how there isn't a HOTAS option by default to select A/G.

Mobius708

[Foka]

Here you have more info about that feature
"Used to be an overheat issue with some pods, but no longer with the newer ones, but the logic remains.

 

Always do MALT check, master arm, A/G mode, Laser, TDC assigned to correct display. "

 

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

I asked the very same question a few days ago on FB and that´s the answer, to prevent overheating of the electronic stuff which creates the laser

[Jenson]

Check the L ARM indicator on the up section of the HUD, that's very helpful 

[evilnate]

BTW you don’t need to touch TRIG when employing LMAV unless you want to lase manually.

[sirrah]

26 minutes ago, evilnate said:

BTW you don’t need to touch TRIG when employing LMAV unless you want to lase manually.

 

Oh really? So it will autolase similarly to releasing LGB's?

 

But when I don't manually start lasing (so with the MAV crossed out on my HUD), will I still be able to launch my MAV?

 

 

Has this been changed at some point in the last few months/year? I can't recall that I noticed this all before.

[evilnate]

Yeah hit weapon release to start laser fire. The second press will release the missile.

[AstonMartinDBS]

7 hours ago, sirrah said:

Has this been changed at some point in the last few months/year?

Exactly. Here's a tutorial of the current workflow for the AGM-65E, both auto and manual lasing modes:

 

Edited August 3, 2021 by AstonMartinDBS

[Svend_Dellepude]

Just bind it to a latched switch, then it can't turn off anymore.

[Shimmergloom667]

16 hours ago, evilnate said:

Yeah hit weapon release to start laser fire. The second press will release the missile.

 

Just keep pickle button pressed.

[imacken]

On 8/4/2021 at 7:57 AM, Shimmergloom667 said:

 

Just keep pickle button pressed.

Not if you want to control when the missile is launched.  I always use one press to lase and second press to fire.

[Shimmergloom667]

Fair enough.