DCS A-10C QUESTIONS

[MRaza]

One question about mavericks. Plz keep in mind that I dont have a10c (I'll be getting it in a week) and have read the manual quite a bit and have watched many tutorial videos.

 

My question is about this video:

 

 

So at 2:30, the maverick was locked on.

At 2:47 at 2:53 and at 2:58 the other mavericks lock on.

 

The only difference is that at 2:30 with the first mav, the horizontal and vertical lines on the screen don't intersect to make a cross. But with the other 3, you get a cross on the screen...why is that? Thanks

[MRaza]

Also, I don't understand something that I've read in the manual. On page 569 under Maverick Use, there's a picture with the caption "Figure 461. Maverick in Weapon Mode, No Track".

 

On the next page, there's another picture, the bottom one, that's labeled "Figure 463. Maverick in Weapon Mode, Tracking".

 

I see no difference between the two pictures, Tracking and Not Tracking. Someone plz take out a second to explain this to me.

[Braeden108]

One question about mavericks. Plz keep in mind that I dont have a10c (I'll be getting it in a week) and have read the manual quite a bit and have watched many tutorial videos.

 

My question is about this video:

 

 

So at 2:30, the maverick was locked on.

At 2:47 at 2:53 and at 2:58 the other mavericks lock on.

 

The only difference is that at 2:30 with the first mav, the horizontal and vertical lines on the screen don't intersect to make a cross. But with the other 3, you get a cross on the screen...why is that? Thanks

 

Don't worry too much about this. You'll know your mav is locked when the cross uncages ( I think this is the right word) from where it typically is on the screen. You can see it oscillate rapidly when locked. I typically press lock then fire, back and fourth until the mav actually fires. Which fires it as soon as I have a good lock, and not before. However to answer your question, the size of the gap in the cross when the mav is locked indicates how big of target the mav is locked too. I've locked up bunkers before and the gap is as wide as the bunker is on my screen. A smaller target will have a smaller gap. Now understand when I say target I don't mean the target you're shooting at, I mean the mav's target. The mav might lock the whole tank, or the mav might lock part of the tank. The missile doesn't know what it is you're shooting at (But the CBU-97's BLU-108's do. But that's a different post) so it see's something lighter or darker than the background and locks it. At least this is my guess, I'm no expert.

[Braeden108]

Also if you have any more questions about the A-10 feel free to message me here or on steam under the name Breedus. I'd be more than happy to help.

[nomdeplume]

Also, I don't understand something that I've read in the manual. On page 569 under Maverick Use, there's a picture with the caption "Figure 461. Maverick in Weapon Mode, No Track".

 

On the next page, there's another picture, the bottom one, that's labeled "Figure 463. Maverick in Weapon Mode, Tracking".

 

I see no difference between the two pictures, Tracking and Not Tracking. Someone plz take out a second to explain this to me.

I think the main difference is explained in the text below it - the 'Pointing Cross' (+ symbol which indicates the Maverick seeker's position) flashes/blinks when it has a target locked.

 

Also if I recall correctly (been a while), the tracking gate tends to sort of shimmer or wobble once a target is locked. It's a bit hard to explain but it's pretty clear when you actually see it 'live', but not really something a screenshot can represent. You can see it in the video you linked at 2:30.

[MRaza]

If I want to give my wingman a command, does my UHF radio need to be tuned correctly?

[Gliptal]

If I want to give my wingman a command, does my UHF radio need to be tuned correctly?

Yes.

[Bersagliere81]

One question about mavericks. Plz keep in mind that I dont have a10c (I'll be getting it in a week) and have read the manual quite a bit and have watched many tutorial videos.

 

My question is about this video:

 

 

So at 2:30, the maverick was locked on.

At 2:47 at 2:53 and at 2:58 the other mavericks lock on.

 

The only difference is that at 2:30 with the first mav, the horizontal and vertical lines on the screen don't intersect to make a cross. But with the other 3, you get a cross on the screen...why is that? Thanks

 

Maybe you have already been answered, I am not reading everything..

In "normal" conditions you know you get a maverick lock when the big cross behaves strangely (as seen in the video) and the smaller one starts to blink. It may sound difficoult but it is easy when you will try it

 

The other mode is "force correlate mode" this afaik, is possible to every maverick type but the D version. Instead of explaining how it works, I will reccomend you to practice with normal locks and then look for a force correlate tutorial. In simple words you just "force" the maverick to lock on a specific point to the ground

[Pocket Sized]

The other mode is "force correlate mode" this afaik, is possible to every maverick type but the D version. Instead of explaining how it works, I will reccomend you to practice with normal locks and then look for a force correlate tutorial. In simple words you just "force" the maverick to lock on a specific point to the ground

 

Yep. It tries to fly towards the pixel in the center of the crosshair.

 

Used when you can't lock a target or when you need to hit a particular point on a large target. It's about as accurate as iron bombs IRL.

Edited November 7, 2016 by Pocket Sized

[MRaza]

I know what an airbrake is and what a wheel brake is. What is a speed brake? Is it the same thing as an air brake or a wheel brake?

[Bahnzo]

I know what an airbrake is and what a wheel brake is. What is a speed brake? Is it the same thing as an air brake or a wheel brake?

 

Speedbrake and airbrake are the same.

[MRaza]

Can the A10's MWS detect IR guided missile launches?

[mvsgas]

Can the A10's MWS detect IR guided missile launches?

 

It should detect all missiles, even mavericks.

[MRaza]

It should detect all missiles, even mavericks.

 

Thx, is this the same with FC3 planes as well like the F15?

[mvsgas]

Thx, is this the same with FC3 planes as well like the F15?

 

No

to clarify, only A10C has the MWS modeled in DCS AFAIK.

[MRaza]

No

to clarify, only A10C has the MWS modeled in DCS AFAIK.

 

Thanks

[Braeden108]

Pretty sure the FC3 planes can detect IR launches. Infact I know they can because people have launched manpads, heaters, and strelas at me.

[baltic_dragon]

Speed brake = air brake

 

EDIT: LOL didn't realize that I did not open the thread on the last page when writing this... :)

[Nu-NRG]

Air brakes:

Boards

Speed brakes

Brakes

 

Wheel brake:

Wheel brake

Braking

[Pocket Sized]

Pretty sure the FC3 planes can detect IR launches. Infact I know they can because people have launched manpads, heaters, and strelas at me.

 

If you or the server have "radio assists" on you will hear a spoken warning ("missile: 3 o clock low") which isn't the case on any real aircraft.

 

The A-10C is the only aircraft with an IR missile launch detector and will be for the foreseeable future assuming the mirage doesn't get one.

Edited November 12, 2016 by Pocket Sized

[Vitormouraa]

Pretty sure the FC3 planes can detect IR launches. Infact I know they can because people have launched manpads, heaters, and strelas at me.

 

That's not correct, you probably are using radio assists.

[KA9099]

If I got a fuel leak in one of the fuel tanks, what should I do?

 

If, for example, the left wing tank has a visible leak, should I turn off all the other boost pumps except the one leaking to use the fuel up instead of letting it all leak out?

 

If there is fuel leak on one of the tanks, is there any way to isolate it? Will it suck fuel from other tanks and leak them?

[KA9099]

Does the ADF on the UHF and VHF/FM work on the A-10C? Some forums say they work and others say they don't work.

[Corvus]

Does the ADF on the UHF and VHF/FM work on the A-10C? Some forums say they work and others say they don't work.

UHF-ADF mode works for sure, but for a needle to be steady you need a constant signal received through UHF. It's quite easy to test it out. Contact tower on UHF freq and after that switch UHF radio to ADF mode. When tower responds you will see bearing pointer move on HSI.

[KA9099]

UHF-ADF mode works for sure, but for a needle to be steady you need a constant signal received through UHF. It's quite easy to test it out. Contact tower on UHF freq and after that switch UHF radio to ADF mode. When tower responds you will see bearing pointer move on HSI.

 

Is there a way to somehow show your wingman on the HSI? Or somehow make the HUD show the wingman's range and bearing through the JTRS?