GBU-38

[Biga42]

I cant release the weapon...what am I doing wrong? No matter how much I press the release button the weapon is not deployed....its armed, aligned and ready....

[razo+r]

You need to press and HOLD the weapons release button for a second or two. Have you done that? 

Edited August 4, 2023 by razo+r

[Biga42]

Yes, sure....

[razo+r]

Then attach a short track of your issue. The shorter the better. 

[Papa1]

In your hud I see your weapon is in the ALN READY mode, that happened to me during the Operation Persian Freedom Campaign. A mission called for my flight of 4 to attack targets on our initial run in which was long and straight. The GBU would switch from RDY to ALN RDY because of flying straight and level for too long. After a 360 turn back onto target in would launch. I’ve also read that rocking your wings or a 90 degree change of direction will work to get back to RDY.

[Biga42]

3 hours ago, Papa1 said:

In your hud I see your weapon is in the ALN READY mode, that happened to me during the Operation Persian Freedom Campaign. A mission called for my flight of 4 to attack targets on our initial run in which was long and straight. The GBU would switch from RDY to ALN RDY because of flying straight and level for too long. After a 360 turn back onto target in would launch. I’ve also read that rocking your wings or a 90 degree change of direction will work to get back to RDY.

The same mission my friend....I will try this. thanks

[Papa1]

I’m really enjoying the Campaign and learning a lot good luck on your mission and hope all works well for you

[Fizzle]

7 hours ago, Papa1 said:

I’ve also read that rocking your wings or a 90 degree change of direction will work to get back to RDY.

Yep even a small wing rock will fix it, so you can do it pretty last-second before releasing if you have to.

[jaylw314]

It helps if you don't use autopilot inbound from your IP  

[Papa1]

So much knowledge on these forums thanks for the extra tips.