M08 target coordinates

[Pyrocumulous]

Haven't flown it yet, but the coordinates appear incorrect for P35's target in M08 briefing. The image and kneeboard read N34 01 70.95, E36 05 59.37. Clearly can't have more than 60 seconds, but even it's supposed to be Decimal Minutes, it should be between the latitude of P36 (N34 01 41.535) and P34 (N36 05 40.21). The longitude is real, but it should be between P33 (E36 05 26.84) and P36 (E36 05 38.47), but it's not.

Edited March 19, 2023 by Pyrocumulous
fix cropping of image

[Pyrocumulous]

From what marked with the ATFLIR, I believe P35 should be about:

N 34° 01' 42.60", E 36° 05' 35.37"

Waypoint 3 was pretty much right on P35.

[baltic_dragon]

There appear to be inconsistencies between the ATFLIR and the F10 map. I submitted this as a bug and wait for it to be fixed, because I don't want to update several missions just to do that again once the bug is squashed..  hope you guys understand. 

[Pyrocumulous]

I didn't notice any difference between ATFLIR and F10 / Mission Editor (I have not looked at either). I am just noting that the map and coordinates for P35 in the briefing materials are incongruous.

I find that I have to pay very close attention to what you write in the briefings!

[Sulfa]

Just flew this, the coordinates are fine.

[Pyrocumulous]

On 3/30/2023 at 5:48 AM, Sulfa said:

Just flew this, the coordinates are fine.

The coordinates on the kneeboard for P35? How can >60 seconds be fine? It's not possible.

The coordinates that are pre-loaded into the GPS as waypoint 3 are valid.

[Sulfa]

Target Designate the Waypoint and bomb your little heart away you'll hit it.

Edited April 9, 2023 by Sulfa

[JesterIsDead]

On 4/9/2023 at 10:56 AM, Sulfa said:

Target Designate the Waypoint and bomb your little heart away you'll hit it.

 

Do you still need to slew the TDC? My bomb keeps missing even though i have it on target Designate

[Pyrocumulous]

15 hours ago, JesterIsDead said:

Do you still need to slew the TDC? My bomb keeps missing even though i have it on target Designate

Are you verifying your designated target with the tpod? The pre-programmed waypoints were and still are valid, but the briefing materials still have invalid coordinates.

[JesterIsDead]

7 hours ago, Pyrocumulous said:

Are you verifying your designated target with the tpod? The pre-programmed waypoints were and still are valid, but the briefing materials still have invalid coordinates.

I realize I have to aim the FLIR reticle and lock on the fuel tank? WP designate just slews the camera but I need to lock on the target by pushing TDC depress?

[baltic_dragon]

I'll make sure to update the coordinates when doing the RO-DF overhaul. Thanks guys! 

[ATD123]

I know I'm not doing this as intended... but all I'm trying to do is enter the kneeboard coordinates into the waypoint, and no matter what I do after typing the first 6 digits and hitting enter... I get ERROR.

I'm REALLY DUMB, and always find the edge cases of any premade scenario, but I feel like something isn't adding up. Per the comments above, maybe the written coordinates are wrong still?

Been a couple years so I figured I would rez the dead.

**2 minute update after initial post** So, there is no such thing as a "70" value in N34.01 70.95. That is what the problem appears to be. So I guess I'll just FLIR the target like a good little boy and not try and impress the teacher with my boy scout preparedness. 

Edited May 3 by AllThatD

[Jakes]

23 hours ago, AllThatD said:

I know I'm not doing this as intended... but all I'm trying to do is enter the kneeboard coordinates into the waypoint, and no matter what I do after typing the first 6 digits and hitting enter... I get ERROR.

I'm REALLY DUMB, and always find the edge cases of any premade scenario, but I feel like something isn't adding up. Per the comments above, maybe the written coordinates are wrong still?

Been a couple years so I figured I would rez the dead.

**2 minute update after initial post** So, there is no such thing as a "70" value in N34.01 70.95. That is what the problem appears to be. So I guess I'll just FLIR the target like a good little boy and not try and impress the teacher with my boy scout preparedness. 

Nice thing with this mission is that your target WP is on your DMPI. When approaching, just hit waypoint designate on the HSI and you can just fine tune the TGP. No need to re-enter it.