Atflir LTD/R off after use? New feature?

[AegisFX]

I've noticed that when I'm using the ATFLIR to drop LGBs, the LTD/R switch turns off after use. 

 

Is this a new/changed feature? I admit I haven't been keeping up with every single change but this has taken me by surprise.

[Tholozor]

This is a safety feature to disable the laser to prevent overheating when LGBs are dropped using AUTO delivery.

[Tom Kazansky]

2 hours ago, AegisFX said:

Is this a new/changed feature?

No, it isn't new.

edit:

From August 2nd 2021

 

Edited August 10, 2023 by Tom Kazansky

[BuLLeT.ZA]

It's one of the most annoying features of the F18.

[Weasel]

It's one of the most annoying features of the F18.

Why annoying? Because you may forget to re-activate the switch?

[Nealius]

This seems to be inconsistent for me, though I have mine mapped to a 2-way toggle on my Warthog. Anyone else do the same and noticed that sometimes it will not revert to off after lasing?

[BuLLeT.ZA]

15 minutes ago, Weasel said:

Why annoying? Because you may forget to re-activate the switch?

It happens occasionally, though not too often. It's more that trying to find a spare hand to grab the mouse and hit the switch while maneuvering that can sometimes prove... challenging.

Mapping it could help but it's still annoying to me. It distracts me from concentrating on the task at hand.

[CBStu]

6 hours ago, BuLLeT.ZA said:

It happens occasionally, though not too often. It's more that trying to find a spare hand to grab the mouse and hit the switch while maneuvering that can sometimes prove... challenging.

Mapping it could help but it's still annoying to me. It distracts me from concentrating on the task at hand.

Me too. It is another reason I don't like laser guided bombs. I almost always change out to GPS guided.

[AegisFX]

I appreciate the feedback! It looks like I've really just been out of touch with this. Shows how frequently I get to fly these days!!