Why change Mav Boresight?

[cichlidfan]

I have read as much as I can find in the manual and the forum and I understand what occurs if you change the default boresight.

 

I just can't wrap my head around why I would want to do such a thing?

 

The only thing that crossed my mind would be to put the default position a bit closer to where the targets are likely to be (relative to the aircraft) but it's not like it takes that long to move from boresight to a designated SPI.

 

Knowlegable answers or wild guesses accepted here! Thanks!

 

Wow, that question makes it sound like I know something, NOT!:smilewink:

[Olgerd]

The only thing that crossed my mind would be to put the default position a bit closer to where the targets are likely to be (relative to the aircraft) but it's not like it takes that long to move from boresight to a designated SPI.

 

Yes that may be one of reasons for boresight.

[BBQ]

In a way, this could safeguard pilot not flying over the target.

[cichlidfan]

In a way, this could safeguard pilot not flying over the target.

 

How so, unless you are using the Mav as a sensor? As long as I have a working TGP I would not be doing that I (is there a reason to)?

[hassata]

One thing that caught my eye in Vipers in the Storm, first thing Rosenkranz does weapons-wise after take-off is invariably boresight the Mav. So this was well before he tally-ed any targets. I thought possibly boresighting '91 Mavs was another step in insuring proper alignment and readiness for use or something.

 

 

BTW his F-16 was LANTIRN equipped.

[Cibit]

Hassata is that a movie you refer to?

[Zenra]

Hassata is that a movie you refer to?

 

It's a book, and a very good read for anyone interested in CAS, IMO. Check here on Amazon.

[hassata]

As Zenra said. The author maintains a website that includes HUD tapes of some the passages in the book (including multiple SAM launches that is pretty intense).

 

http://www.vipersinthestorm.com/html/main_page.html

[Cibit]

Thanks guys I lap this stuff up it all helps with the sim too

[macedk]

As Zenra said. The author maintains a website that includes HUD tapes of some the passages in the book (including multiple SAM launches that is pretty intense).

 

http://www.vipersinthestorm.com/html/main_page.html

 

 

Video links don't work for me ..anyone else ?

[Shez]

Probably need real player installed.

[Cibit]

Error 404

looks like video links obsolete now:cry:

[Olgerd]

Try this link - https://rapidshare.com/files/438368934/ViperInStormVideo__bl_40__HUD__MAV__RDR_.rar

[Zenra]

Back on topic WRT the OP, I always assumed the primary use of adjusting the MAV boresight was to aid in lining up shots on targets acquired visually (i.e., without the aid of the TGP). In A-10s over Kosovo the authors describe several missions where targets would be acquired using binoculars or the old Mk 1 and then set up a Maverick run. Without a targeting pod I imagine this would be easier if one had a point of reference through the HUD, probably depressed to avoid the need to dive, to get pointed close to the suspected target location before going heads down to acquire and lock using the MAV optics.

[SmokeyTheLung]

probably depressed to avoid the need to dive

 

That's the only reason I've ever done it. Although, like you said, not so necessary if you're using the TGP to find targets

[cichlidfan]

That's the only reason I've ever done it. Although, like you said, not so necessary if you're using the TGP to find targets

 

OK, now it makes a little more sense...guess I should finish reading "...Kosovo".

 

Thanks.

[Mule]

Thanks guys I lap this stuff up it all helps with the sim too

 

It's a great book Cib i have it sitting here on my shelf you want me to send it to you?

[ESzczesniak]

I adjust the boresight position straight down on the HUD. If you're using boresight, you're probably looking out the window trying to acquire targets. If this is the case, I find the default boresight position to be beyond my visual ID range, meaning the boresight has "overflown" the target by the time I acquire it. This is unless I'm in a 10-20 degree dive which can only be sustained so long before finding terra firma. Dropping the boresight further down the HUD away from my FPM allows the boresight to be more near a target at the time I visually ID it.