Can't Launch 530

[dresoccer4]

I'm following Chuck's guide and got a plane locked and 530's selected. I see the double circle so I'm pressing and holding Microb button...but nothing happens.

Can anyone see in my screenshot why I can't launch the missile?

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[=36=Witcher]

Which command are you using to fire? Are you keeping it pressed for one second (more and less)?

[dresoccer4]

6 hours ago, =36=Witcher said:

Which command are you using to fire? Are you keeping it pressed for one second (more and less)?

i'm pressing the Microb button and holding it forever

[=36=Witcher]

The only odd thing in your screenshot is that G and D are not circled in the HUD:

That makes me think that despite the TIR indcation, the S P in the SNA and the P MIS in the PPA, somehow you don't have a valid firing solution. 

I can't really tell if you're in PIC or PID radar mode; in theory, even if you're in PID, the radar should automatically switch to PIC holding the MiCRoB button (that's why I asked how long you were holding it), but I would try to shoot when already in PIC, just to rule out anything.

Edited June 20, 2024 by =36=Witcher

[dresoccer4]

5 hours ago, =36=Witcher said:

The only odd thing in your screenshot is that G and D are not circled in the HUD:

That makes me think that despite the TIR indcation, the S P in the SNA and the P MIS in the PPA, somehow you don't have a valid firing solution. 

I can't really tell if you're in PIC or PID radar mode; in theory, even if you're in PID, the radar should automatically switch to PIC holding the MiCRoB button (that's why I asked how long you were holding it), but I would try to shoot when already in PIC, just to rule out anything.

 

thanks for your reply. i'll try again and keep an eye out for the circles around the G and D. maybe the dot wasn't fully in the circle?

[Galinette]

The missile autodirector doesn't have a very wide reception angle. You may be trying to shoot at a target which is too much on the side.
The dot/circle cue is computing the optimal interception angle but might not correct when the solution is outside the autodirector sensitivity cone.

Edited June 20, 2024 by Kercheiz

[Despayre]

Nothing to add here, just wanted to say it was cool to read a thread where ppl worked the problem, tried to come up with ideas/solutions, and no one's being an idiot... and it's not even my birthday!

[dresoccer4]

19 hours ago, Kercheiz said:

The missile autodirector doesn't have a very wide reception angle. You may be trying to shoot at a target which is too much on the side.
The dot/circle cue is computing the optimal interception angle but might not correct when the solution is outside the autodirector sensitivity cone.

 

is this missile autodirector displayed on the HUD? i can't remember what it looks like

[Akiazusa]

1 hour ago, dresoccer4 said:

is this missile autodirector displayed on the HUD? i can't remember what it looks like

IIRC there is no HUD display of that aside from the circle around the G and D telling you the missile is locked or not.

But a continuous 650 Hz tone will sound if the missile autodirector is locked,otherwise the tone will be a 650 Hz chopped at 1 Hz.

Usually you need to point the aircraft nose to the general location around the radar lock before firing the missile.