Interior Camera Target Track

[Tank50us]

Seeing the bit about the IHADS for the upcoming Apache, one thing I think would be nice to have for those us who lack VR or a reliable Track IR, is a way to track targets in the cockpit. My only caviat is that it should only work when you could actually 'see' the target normally, as in, you can't look through the floor, seat, or console of the aircraft.

 

What do you guys think? Is this something that could be viable for those on a tighter budget?

[Iron Sights]

I'm sure you would be able to pan the view with a four way button, if you didn't have VR or Track IR.

[Tank50us]

49 minutes ago, Iron Sights said:

I'm sure you would be able to pan the view with a four way button, if you didn't have VR or Track IR.

 

which is certainly fine for starting the plane and doing some tasks, but tracking targets is another matter.

[Harker]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the "padlock" command do exactly that?

Maybe without the correct limitations, but IIRC, you can padlock an air or ground target.

[Tank50us]

7 minutes ago, Harker said:

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the "padlock" command do exactly that?

Maybe without the correct limitations, but IIRC, you can padlock an air or ground target.
 

 

You might have to explain what ya mean by that, as this is something I'm not familiar with.

[Harker]

 
You might have to explain what ya mean by that, as this is something I'm not familiar with.

I haven't used it in years, but look for "padlock", in Controls and try it when you're near a target, in visual range. IIRC, it won't work if you have any sort of headtracking running.

[Mars Exulte]

5 hours ago, Tank50us said:

 

You might have to explain what ya mean by that, as this is something I'm not familiar with.

Locks your view to a designated target more or less in the fashion you're describing. It's been a staple of combat flight sims since 3d cockpits became a thing, so roughly 20-25 years. They usually cut off if the target is too far away or remains out of sight long enough.