CH4Pz Posted July 10, 2022 Posted July 10, 2022 Im pretty used to the spins now, and i do everything correctly (request start/taxi/takeoff, climb 1300 RDRALT on 230, as soon as menu comes up contact departure, turn 234, when handed off, turn WP1, avoid restricted zone that end), but still only get 85 final score. on my first play through i got a low score too and i thought maybe i wasnt close enough to poodle, but was off his wing after join, even tanked at the end. According to the card i mustn't be passing departure correctly, unless the scorings not working properly? Is there any way to test it, or check the triggers?
ChillNG Posted July 10, 2022 Posted July 10, 2022 4 hours ago, CH4Pz said: Im pretty used to the spins now, and i do everything correctly (request start/taxi/takeoff, climb 1300 RDRALT on 230, as soon as menu comes up contact departure, turn 234, when handed off, turn WP1, avoid restricted zone that end), but still only get 85 final score. on my first play through i got a low score too and i thought maybe i wasnt close enough to poodle, but was off his wing after join, even tanked at the end. According to the card i mustn't be passing departure correctly, unless the scorings not working properly? Is there any way to test it, or check the triggers? I'll have a check and see, I haven't changed anything since release and it was all OK so most likely you've missed something but I'll check through and see to make sure. 1
CH4Pz Posted July 11, 2022 Author Posted July 11, 2022 9 hours ago, ChillNG said: I'll have a check and see, I haven't changed anything since release and it was all OK so most likely you've missed something but I'll check through and see to make sure. Cheers... but of those things i mentioned can you see a "gradable" task i may of skipped?
CH4Pz Posted July 11, 2022 Author Posted July 11, 2022 21 hours ago, ChillNG said: I'll have a check and see, I haven't changed anything since release and it was all OK so most likely you've missed something but I'll check through and see to make sure. i also noticed when departing 23 (all missions), the departure menu doesnt become available until about 6.5-7 miles from the tacan, could this be causing the failure?
ChillNG Posted July 11, 2022 Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, CH4Pz said: i also noticed when departing 23 (all missions), the departure menu doesnt become available until about 6.5-7 miles from the tacan, could this be causing the failure? No that's intended, as per the SPINS until 5 miles out you must stay below 1500 feet to deconflict with the overhead pattern. The discrepancy with the distance is dependent on where you take take the measurement from, IIRC 5 miles is set from the end of the runway, so the distance to the beacon can be a lot more than that given the size of the base. 1
ChillNG Posted July 11, 2022 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, CH4Pz said: i also noticed when departing 23 (all missions), the departure menu doesnt become available until about 6.5-7 miles from the tacan, could this be causing the failure? Just retested, scored 100. I checked the trigger, there are a number of conditions that must be met to get the 15 points for departure, if you miss any of them you won't get any of the points. Sure you already know all this but the only advice I can offer is to make sure all the following apply: Request Startup - get cleared before starting engines. Request Taxi - get cleared before leaving the hangar. Request takeoff - get cleared before entering the runway. Contact departure - be on heading 230 and below 1500 feet AGL. On your path out (heading 234, FL250) there will be a check-in by ATC as you reach the halfway point (departure will contact you and either say "maintain course" or "you're off course" (or words to that effect). You need the on course message to score. As you reach the hand off point, approx 30 miles out you need to be on 234 and at FL250. Once handed off make sure you don't stray into the restricted zone over the water (gunnery range). Unfortunately no way from the scoring of working out exactly which one you missed without watching you do it. Edited July 11, 2022 by ChillNG 1
CH4Pz Posted July 12, 2022 Author Posted July 12, 2022 8 hours ago, ChillNG said: Just retested, scored 100. I checked the trigger, there are a number of conditions that must be met to get the 15 points for departure, if you miss any of them you won't get any of the points. Sure you already know all this but the only advice I can offer is to make sure all the following apply: Request Startup - get cleared before starting engines. Request Taxi - get cleared before leaving the hangar. Request takeoff - get cleared before entering the runway. Contact departure - be on heading 230 and below 1500 feet AGL. On your path out (heading 234, FL250) there will be a check-in by ATC as you reach the halfway point (departure will contact you and either say "maintain course" or "you're off course" (or words to that effect). You need the on course message to score. As you reach the hand off point, approx 30 miles out you need to be on 234 and at FL250. Once handed off make sure you don't stray into the restricted zone over the water (gunnery range). Unfortunately no way from the scoring of working out exactly which one you missed without watching you do it. Hmm, will try again, as i done all those, maybe i rolled forward/undone the park brake before clearance responded or something silly like that, im DETERMINED to get 90+ in this campaign!! haha ... come to think i did equip nvg too, to get off his wing, before realizing thats not even graded 1
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