Petercove Posted September 12, 2023 Posted September 12, 2023 I am trying to set up a fairly simple mission based out of Carpiquet. I have set up a few groups of Spitfire IXs parked on the ramps and some AI Mosquitos randomly parked. Also I have placed 4 x airfield defence artillery units spaced around the airfield. I have also made up a similar enemy airfield setup away to the south with 3 Ju88s on the runway bombed up and waypointed to Carpiquet. Numerous AI scattered around that airfield (Orly?) and a number of Flak37mm units to defend it. So far so good. How do I ensure that when I take off to intercept the Ju88s I am not on my own and my accompanying flight members will join me and obey my orders to attack my target or watch my back? Cheers Peter
razo+r Posted September 12, 2023 Posted September 12, 2023 If you have set up a flight with more than one aircraft, the AI should follow you automatically. However, you will have to spot (or someone else has to) the enemy and then order your wingmen to attack the enemies.
Petercove Posted September 12, 2023 Author Posted September 12, 2023 That sounds good. So once I spot them is there any way to let them know where the enemy are. Obviously if I start shooting I guess they will know. But other than that? It seems at the moment I am limited to just leading a 4 ship. Or have I missed something. The YouTube videos out there are great but often they dont quite provide what I am looking for. Cheers, PC
razo+r Posted September 12, 2023 Posted September 12, 2023 No, if you start shooting they wont know. You have to give them orders via communication menu. Yes, 4 ship is the maximum.
Lace Posted September 12, 2023 Posted September 12, 2023 You are limited to a four-ship group, but you can use Perform Task' > 'ESCORT' or 'FOLLOW' function in the ADVANCED (WAYPOINT ACTIONS) to attach additional groups to your own flight. This allows mixed types of formation, and additional numbers of aircraft. 'Escorting' aircraft will automatically engage threats, whereas 'following' aircraft will not IIRC. Laptop Pilot. Alienware X17, i9 11980HK 5.0GHz, 16GB RTX 3080, 64GB DDR4 3200MHz, 2x2TB NVMe SSD. 2x TM Warthog, Hornet grip, Virpil CM2 & TPR pedals, Virpil collective, Cougar throttle, Viper ICP & MFDs, pit WIP (XBox360 when traveling). Quest 3S. Wishlist: Tornado, Jaguar, Buccaneer, F-117 and F-111.
Petercove Posted September 12, 2023 Author Posted September 12, 2023 Thank you very much for the helpful info. PC
_Hoss Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Petercove, were you looking into getting into a squadron after getting this sorted?... Sempre Fortis
Petercove Posted September 14, 2023 Author Posted September 14, 2023 Hi Hoss, No not really. I am mainly into single player flight sim stuff like P3D and MSFS. I have a lot of DCS scenery and aircraft so I do like to have a play every now and again. Never been much for anything multiplayer. Cheers PC
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