correct as is AG Radar Won't Slave to Offset

[hein22]

As title says. AG radar does not slave to the offset designation and stays in original waypoint. FLIR instead does.

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[Santi871]

Yes, this is intended and ties into how the A/G radar is (or was) supposed to be used pre GPS to counter INS drift.

You have a physically significant landmark that is easy to spot on the A/G radar, and you know your target is X miles in certain direction relative to the landmark. Once you get there, you pick your OAP, designate it by pressing WPDSG and then apply the offset by pressing O/S. Your radar will still be looking at the OAP. The idea is that by refining the radar designation by designating the physically significant landmark you'll be able to find the actual intended target.

This is also why the OAP is called that... offset aimpoint .

[hein22]

7 minutes ago, Santi871 said:

Yes, this is intended and ties into how the A/G radar is (or was) supposed to be used pre GPS to counter INS drift.

You have a physically significant landmark that is easy to spot on the A/G radar, and you know your target is X miles in certain direction relative to the landmark. Once you get there, you pick your OAP, designate it by pressing WPDSG and then apply the offset by pressing O/S. Your radar will still be looking at the OAP. The idea is that by refining the radar designation by designating the physically significant landmark you'll be able to find the actual intended target.

This is also why the OAP is called that... offset aimpoint .

Nice, Santi! Roger that!

Thanks for the detailed information.