Dugulus Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I am just curious to know...is there no nav mode for the autopilot (so it can track gps waypoints, courses or an ILS)? i dont see it on the autopilot switch panel, so I am assuming it does not have that function. Which, if true, is strange why there wouldn't be a mode to let the autopilot track your flight plan or fly direct to waypoints? Can anyone shed some light on this subject? Thanks.
ED Team Wags Posted October 11, 2010 ED Team Posted October 11, 2010 No such mode in real A-10C. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Twitch: wagmatt System: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3729544#post3729544
Dugulus Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Ok. Thats what I figured since there was no switch. Seems odd though, as a "nav" function and even altitude pre-select would not be incorporated into the aircraft. I suppose it keeps the pilot paying attention a bit more. Thanks for the response.
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RogueRunner Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 People are spoiled with what they are given in 'other' sims :music_whistling: With the price of ammunition these days do not expect a warning shot.
Bulletstop Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Ok stupid question on auto pilot, and I can bet I saw it in the keymapper but did not sink in, What is the key for auto pilot in the keymapper? Thanks for your time in advance. Bullet I7 4790K running at 4390 with a gigabyte board with 16 gigs of ram with an Asus gtx 660-ti and 2 tb of hard drive space on 2 wd hard drives. A X-65F Hotas with trackir4 and pro combat peddles. A kick butt home built machine unfortunately running a windows 7 OS.
RogueRunner Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Left throttle switch if I remember correctly. With the price of ammunition these days do not expect a warning shot.
Lio Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 The auto pilot is not working atm unless you start in the air or on the runway. Ramp start you cant flip the switch. It should be a known issue.
Dugulus Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Well, I don't feel spoiled from what I get in "other" sims. The learjet I fly, built in 1976, has a nav mode. And the Gulfstream IIB from 1968 I flew had it also. So, I guess I just assumed an upgraded A10 would have it. But, you are correct....I guess we are all spoiled by those functions. Like I said, they probably don't have it in there so the pilot has to keep his attention as to where he is going. You know, like when that Northwest Crew (I think it was Northwest) flew an hour past Minneapolis because they were "involved" in discussion about the company:doh: (and by "discussion", I mean sleeping :megalol:)
thisisentchris87 Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 The auto pilot is not working atm unless you start in the air or on the runway. Ramp start you cant flip the switch. It should be a known issue. It is working for me, I have the broken switch mapped on the keyboard. It doesn't flip or make a noise, but I have gotten the autopilot to work from the ramp. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Antec DF-85 Case, Asus Sabertooth Z77, Intel i5-3570k Ivy Bridge 3.4 GHz, air-cooled with Noctua NH-D14, Corsair Vengeance 16GB, EVGA GTX 560 TI, Corsair Professional Series 750W, Creative Sound Blaster X-fi Titanium HD, ASUS EA-N66 Wireless Adapter
Arclight Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 The auto pilot is not working atm unless you start in the air or on the runway. Ramp start you cant flip the switch. It should be a known issue. Just assign EAC to a key, works fine then. Should be a known solution. :P [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DCS A-10C: putting the 'art' into 'warthog'. (yes, corny. Sorry.)
mvsgas Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Same for me, I just assigned the ECA switch and activated that way. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
RogueRunner Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Well, I don't feel spoiled from what I get in "other" sims. The learjet I fly, built in 1976, has a nav mode. And the Gulfstream IIB from 1968 I flew had it also. So, I guess I just assumed an upgraded A10 would have it. But, you are correct....I guess we are all spoiled by those functions. Like I said, they probably don't have it in there so the pilot has to keep his attention as to where he is going. You know, like when that Northwest Crew (I think it was Northwest) flew an hour past Minneapolis because they were "involved" in discussion about the company:doh: (and by "discussion", I mean sleeping :megalol:) Big difference between commercial aircraft and military. In 'other' sims I actually meant the magic 'A' button you could press in most flightsims that would just enable the autopilot and it would magically fly your route. With the price of ammunition these days do not expect a warning shot.
Dugulus Posted October 11, 2010 Author Posted October 11, 2010 Ah, yes. The magic "a" button. I know what you mean.
Lio Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Just assign EAC to a key, works fine then. Should be a known solution. :P Ive actualy tried that myself but still couldnt get it to work. But yes ive seen talking about it.
Tracer2k Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 and in some sims, (IL2 series for example) the magic "A" button did the whole mission for you, strafing, bombing and everything :D WOOOOoooooo ------------------------------------------------------ AMD Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2GHz Black edition 8GB DDR3 1333 GeForce GTX580 Windows 7 64bit ------------------------------------------------------
159th_Viper Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Ive actualy tried that myself but still couldnt get it to work. But yes ive seen talking about it. The EAC switch provides the LASTE system with LAAP and PAC. In other words, Toggling the EAC switch on does not mean that you have engaged/disengaged the Autopilot. It just means that you have brought the AP system online - You still have to engage/disengage Autopilot if so desired, which incidentally has buggerall to do with the EAC switch after said switch has been armed via keypress as mentioned above. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Arclight Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Are the SAS channels required for AP? :unsure: Just make sure you map EAC and enable it during start-up, then use "left throttle button" (Q by default) to engage/disengage AP. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DCS A-10C: putting the 'art' into 'warthog'. (yes, corny. Sorry.)
nomdeplume Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I’ve actually tried that myself but still couldn’t get it to work. But yes I've seen talking about it. The key command does work, however the switch in the cockpit won't move. You can verify it's worked though because the EAC warning light will switch off.
StrongHarm Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 So what's the difference between the Q (AP on stick) key and the 1 (LAAP Engage) key? Don't guess.. I'm looking for informed confirmation. It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
Nate--IRL-- Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 Same function. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading
StrongHarm Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 Same function. Nate Can you confirm your source Nate? I get a click from Q (stick AP button) and no click from 1 (LAAP Engage). Why would they have a redundant function? It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
Ragtag Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 Can you confirm your source Nate? I get a click from Q (stick AP button) and no click from 1 (LAAP Engage). Why would they have a redundant function? It's beta! :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I7 3930K. 16Gb Corsair Vengeance 1866mhz. Asus P9X79 Deluxe. Asus GTX680 2Gb. Auzentech Home Theater 3D Sound. TM Warthog HOTAS. TM Cougar MFD's. Saitek Flight Pro pedals. TrackIR 5. Samsung Syncmaster P2770FH
StrongHarm Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 It's beta! :) Right.. I agree that it could just be a design flaw that they'll work out in the future, but evidence suggests it's not. I think that either this is the same function actuated equally by a switch on the console or a button on the stick... or they do actually have slightly different functions. I'm hoping Wags or someone has a definite statement. It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
Eddie Posted October 17, 2010 Posted October 17, 2010 As Nate said, they both have exactly the same function, no difference at all, they do the same job. Why the duplication? These things happen with aircraft that have been around as long, and upgraded as many time as the hog. As it now, the throttle pinky switch is used to enable the autopilot the LASTE panel also has a button to do this the duplication, it's there becasue it'd be a waste of time designing a whole new control panel for it just because another button serves the same function as one switch on said panel.
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