TGP Area mode

[KenaiPhoenix]

Hello! I recently come back to DCS after a break and, sadly, I change my computer so I had to bind all my keys again.

My issue it with the TGP: How can i set it to "Area" mode (aka is doesnt move with the plane movement rather it stay on aiming at a place)? I have seen tutorials and all I read it is "TMS right short" bur for the love of God I cant make it work.

Is there some requirement to make it work? idk some object to track or some settings on the TGP?

 

I know this is a huge skill issue on my part, but please dont be mad at this returning pilot

[Hobel]

vor 19 Minuten schrieb KenaiPhoenix:

 

Which weapons did you test this with?
 

Edited August 14, 2024 by Hobel

[KenaiPhoenix]

11 hours ago, Hobel said:

Which weapons did you test this with?
 

 

I tried with some Jdams and some Mk82 500lb laser guided bombs.

 

I used the default loadouts in those cases to avoid any incompatibility, and mounted myselft the test environment on the editor

Edited August 14, 2024 by KenaiPhoenix

[Hobel]

vor einer Stunde schrieb KenaiPhoenix:

I tried with some Jdams and some Mk82 500lb laser guided bombs.

 

I used the default loadouts in those cases to avoid any incompatibility, and mounted myselft the test environment on the editor

 

could you upload a track?

[TOViper]

13 hours ago, KenaiPhoenix said:

Hello! I recently come back to DCS after a break and, sadly, I change my computer so I had to bind all my keys again.

My issue it with the TGP: How can i set it to "Area" mode (aka is doesnt move with the plane movement rather it stay on aiming at a place)? I have seen tutorials and all I read it is "TMS right short" bur for the love of God I cant make it work.

Is there some requirement to make it work? idk some object to track or some settings on the TGP?

 

I know this is a huge skill issue on my part, but please dont be mad at this returning pilot

@KenaiPhoenix: Have you been in CCIP or CCRP while the TGP was your SOI?
In CCIP I think AREA is not possible.

Edited August 14, 2024 by TOViper

[KenaiPhoenix]

14 hours ago, Hobel said:

could you upload a track?

 

14 hours ago, TOViper said:

@KenaiPhoenix: Have you been in CCIP or CCRP while the TGP was your SOI?
In CCIP I think AREA is not possible.

 

 

 

Thank you both for your answers

 

While I was testing a map to create a track file to share to you I realized that the TGP was kind of "circling" between mods (if it makes sense), while also (during active pause) i realize that the target was moving slightly... but the plane was not moving.

 

Testing more, testing less I come with the conclusion that during my break the stick that I normally  used for the TGP broke a tiny little bit: not enough to cause any other damage than start to moving (slightly) the target of the pod, unlocking the area mode. I remaped the controls to some buttons and it works as intended.

 

Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks

[Dr_Pavelheer]

You can add deadzone for the axis that drifts to alleviate that