AP question

[roei]

How do i make the AP go to a locked target using a shkval so i when i use unguided rockets the course will be more accurate?

[LennyLloyd]

Hi. There is an 'automatic turn on target' push button in the lower part of the left panel. It's the top left of the group of four push buttons. You can also hit 'q' to toggle it.

Not sure this is exactly what you're asking for though, as it only causes you to slowly turn til your nose is towards your shkval reticule. It doesn't actually stick your targeting pipper directly over the target, plus it can be confusing to have it constantly correcting you when you're coming in for a rocket run, so I wouldn't recommend it.

[Maverick-GER-]

What he means is what i showed him in our training session last time =)

What he means is the ingress function and the use of it together with the route mode!

 

There are a few ways how to do it... for example the way in manual:

Ingress to a Target Point Using Route Mode 10 target points (TP) can be stored in the PVI-800 navigation system. Each TP coordinate is loaded into the navigation computer from the Mission Editor or manually while in flight. While in flight, the Route mode can be used to navigate from any WP to any selected TP by the shortest distance. This can be done with heading stabilization in DH or DT sub-modes. In addition to an “ОТ” (TP) symbol on the HUD, the target‟s bearing and the distance are also displayed if the target is less than 100 km away. Ingress procedure:  Disengage ROUTE mode by setting the “МАРШРУТ-СНИЖЕНИЕ” (ROUTE - DESCENT) switch on the collective to the neutral position. This will cause the “МАРШРУТ ЗК / МАРШРУТ ЛЗП” (ROUTE DH / ROUTE DT) light to go off. Press the “ППМ” (WP) push-light on the Navigation Control panel and its light will go off, as well as the WP number indication on the display. Press the “ОТ” (TP) push-light and its light will illuminate. From the Navigation Control panel keypad, press the button with the TP number that appears on the display. Navigation data for automatic flight to the TP from the helicopter‟s current position is processed and indicated on the HSI, Navigation Control panel, and HUD. Engage ROUTE mode by setting the “МАРШРУТ-СНИЖЕНИЕ” (ROUTE – DESCENT) switch on the collective to the ROUTE position. The helicopter will then initiate an automatic turn towards the TP. When approaching a TP, the “КОНЕЦ МАРШРУТА” (Last waypoint; End of route) light illuminates. 2 km after passing over a TP, the ROUTE Mode will disengage, the “КОНЕЦ МАРШРУТА” (Last waypoint; End of route) light will go off, and the helicopter will stabilize on its current heading.

A way with the datalink would be this (makes the most sense if somone else sent you the target)

Save a target in your datalink, then you cage the shkval, select the target in your datalink press ingress, engage route mode and uncage the shkval!

Edited January 31, 2009 by Maverick-GER-