correct as is MSL Override

[Reusenfisch]

Pilots!

 

one short question….

Every time when I select the the MSL override I can’t use the DMS switch/function  anymore.  Back to center,NAV position to cancel the MSL override it works again. Is this as intended or a bug.

 

Thanks

Blood

[silverdevil]

10 minutes ago, Blutpumpe said:

Pilots!

 

one short question….

Every time when I select the the MSL override I can’t use the DMS switch/function  anymore.  Back to center,NAV position to cancel the MSL override it works again. Is this as intended or a bug.

 

Thanks

Blood

i notice this too. as i understand it, MSL OVRD was meant for a quick reaction option. like dogfight. with something like a pop up target. hit one button instead of fooling around with AA mode. just how i understand it. 

Edited January 22, 2023 by silverdevil

[itn]

Yes, MSL override is one of the modes you can be in, just like A-A, A-G and even S-J (selective jettison is also a mode of its own).

For example, on an A-G mission you can switch from NAV to A-G, setup your weapons and MFDs for A-G employment. Then you can go to MSL OVRD to use A-A radar, check the airspace etc. When nearing the A-G employment, just cancel MSL OVRD and you're back in A-G mode. After e.g. dropping bombs, go back to MSL OVRD to again sanitize airspace A-A, self-protection etc. I never use A-A mode myself, just no need.

[Exorcet]

Check your bindings. There are multiple options for MSL override. One is a button press, that one won't let you deselect the mode with the same button. The other is a switch, I think it's under the category "Special for Joystick". This one deselects MSL when you release the switch.

[Furiz]

11 hours ago, Blutpumpe said:

Pilots!

 

one short question….

Every time when I select the the MSL override I can’t use the DMS switch/function  anymore.  Back to center,NAV position to cancel the MSL override it works again. Is this as intended or a bug.

 

Thanks

Blood

 I can only guess what happened since there is a lack of info, this doesn't happen on my end.

My guess is this:

 

When you press MSL Override you get FCR on your left MFD and SMS page on your right MFD (if you haven't configured it earlier), so with that configuration pressing DMS DOWN will not do anything and SOI will stay on FCR, pressing DMS UP will select the HUD as SOI. If you select HSD on your right MFD and press DMS DOWN SOI will move to left MFD.

Also check your bindings too.

 

But next time if you make a bug report read this before:

 

Edited January 23, 2023 by Furiz

[itn]

34 minutes ago, Furiz said:

 I can only guess what happened since there is a lack of info, this doesn't happen on my end.

My guess is this:

 

When you press MSL Override you get FCR on your left MFD and SMS page on your right MFD (if you haven't configured it earlier), so with that configuration pressing DMS DOWN will not do anything and SOI will stay on FCR, pressing DMS UP will select the HUD as SOI. If you select HSD on your right MFD and press DMS DOWN SOI will move to left MFD.

Also check your bindings too.

 

But next time if you make a bug report read this before:

 

 

Oh yes, what I completely omitted from my reply above was that yes, in MSL OVRD you can configure screens and use DMS like in other modes. Your description might fit OPs question/issue. Fastest way to check is DMS up and down just like you said. And of course, if DMS works in NAV mode, it shouldn't be a binding issue.

Br,
itn

[Reusenfisch]

Gents,

 

I am currently not at my machine but will try it out with different bindings. I general it was not to be meant as a bug, just a question about the functionality, since it is not covered i. the manual or in chucks guide.

 So, the DMS function should work normal if I'm am selecting he MSL override?

 

 

Greetings

[Tholozor]

Correct. Both MSL OVRD and DGFT are each considered their own master modes, independent of the others, and the MFDs can be configured as-desired.