How can I get Target Selected Data to show on HMD?

[Fakum]

Is there another way to do a “Direct To” for your Targets that you saved so it shows up in the HMD Waypoint Status so I can see the distance in the HMD?

What I have been doing to get this info to show in the HMD is to do a Direct To and then slew the curser over the target I want, then press ENTER. That will show me the Target Number and the Distance just the way I want it. I do find that way quite challenging though at times, especially if I have saved several targets in the same area. I have to zoom in on the map. Slew around, and try and find the specific target I want.

I typically am in “ATK” mode, and I can bring up the Target List and select the target I want, but it wont display the Target # or the distance to it if I use this method.

Is selecting it with the curser on the map and hitting enter the only way to get its info to show on the HMD?

Thanks,

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[NeedzWD40]

Yes, that's the only way to do it, unless you want to manually enter the point via the KU.

Edited July 19, 2024 by NeedzWD40

[Raptor9]

The most efficient way is to either A) observe the TADS video when you store a target as the CPG (or command George CPG to store the target location) to see which target number is displayed when stored, or B) reference the FCR page TGT window when you store from the FCR page itself. Then on the TSD press RTE, select DIR, select POINT>, and type in T01 (or whatever the number is), and press ENTER like NeedzWD40 mentioned.

Besides direct KU entry of the point index or cursor-selecting on the TSD with your MPD cursor, there are no other ways of setting a direct route to any TSD point.

Having said that, I personally find it easier just to use it as the acquisition source (ACQ) instead of setting it as the navigation destination. This provides the same range and direction data in the bottom of the symbology, and it is very easy to select your last target point by simply selecting COORD on the TSD, and press the left paging arrow to go to the last page of Target/Threats, and press the button directly left of the last target in the list.

[Fakum]

@Raptor9 Thank you very much for elaborating, I am however very confused about something, and I expect I am missing something here. You state above:

I personally find it easier just to use it as the acquisition source (ACQ) instead of setting it as the navigation destination. This provides the same range and direction data in the bottom of the symbology,

Where does this method provide range and direction in the HMD symbology? My screen shot above was taken with selecting the target T01 from the COORD page as well, and as you can see, it is the ACQ, but the range and direction is still showing range and direction for W01, so I think Im missing a step then perhaps to show the ACQ range and direction?

 

Thanks,

[bradmick]

[Fakum]

I see your point about the distance showing up as a Nav range of 16.1. but where is the "direction data in the bottom of the symbology,"? Is he referring to the LOS DOT in the field of regard box? Additionally, I was using the term "DIRECTION" in regards to the HOME PLATE symbol, or even the CARROT on the heading tape, but I presume at this point, that wont be the case using this method correct? That was my ultimate goal, but I am learning something here of significant value anyway.

[bradmick]

The dots that are circled are the cueing dots, they will tel you where to move your head to find the cued los reticle (it’s a broken los reticle)

[Raptor9]

@Fakum, if you have a TSD point set as ACQ, the Cued LOS Reticle (broken cross) in the symbology is superimposed over that TSD point in the same manner that the Nav Fly-To Cue (homeplate) symbol is superimposed over your current navigation destination. Further, the Cued LOS Dots around the LOS Reticle are indicating where to look to see the Cued LOS Reticle within your symbology, and the Cued LOS Dot in the Field Of Regard serves the same function as the Command Heading chevron on the heading tape, by showing how far away from your nose the ACQ is located.

Note that all of this is explained in the Early Access Guide.

[Fakum]

@Raptor9 @bradmick Thanks guys. I did reference the manual by the way, looked at the symbology and its explanations of what each symbol means, but I couldnt for some reason put it into action in my mind until Raptors specific explanation above. Then it all clicked! Many thanks to both of you for elaborating for me.