Mission 5 feedback/ in need for hints

[Jayhawk1971]

I finally made it through all sets, working my way up from "below average" (LANTIRN and CCIP) via "average" (strafe) to "above average" on the low pop sets.

My main issue is that I'm having a hard time maintaining the correct abeam distance during the fist two sets. I either wander a mile too close or too far at some point in this "vulture circle" of a pattern. The racetrack patterns on the final three sets where much more up my alley.

Does anyone have any tips or hints on how to better judge an maintain the correct abeam distance throughout these circular patterns, while also managing to manage speed and altitude? 

[Reflected]

Look at the HSI, Chig updates it to the current target every time

[Jayhawk1971]

vor 36 Minuten schrieb Reflected:

Look at the HSI, Chig updates it to the current target every time

Yes, I do that, that's how I know I'm drifting off, either too far out or too close. The problem is once I see 6 miles (or 4, respectively) on the HSD, it's already too late. 

I watched Red Kite's video a couple of times, he did seem to nail it perfectly, but I have no idea how. 

After the third time trying I got the initial break right (to 5 miles), but after that my turn must be either too tight or to loose. 

Edited January 29, 2023 by Jayhawk1971

[Reflected]

If the target is at your 9, you’re good. If it’s more, you’re getting closer.  If it’s less you are getting farther. 

[Dentedend10]

Could you let us know what are the criteria for overstressing the aircraft? Is there a G limit for this mission?

[Reflected]

1 hour ago, Dentedend10 said:

Could you let us know what are the criteria for overstressing the aircraft? Is there a G limit for this mission?

Yes, as per the NATOPS. 6.5g