Some Questions

Praetorx · February 1, 2012

I have some questions :helpsmilie:

1. What is the use of JTACs? I don't get this whole check in in 15/30/45/60 minutes thing

2. Is there a way to make the default bomb profile CCRP? I never really liked CCIP and it seems to be the default for most bombs

3. Why is it that when I change the profile in the profile menu of a bomb the settings don't stick when I click said bomb in the DSMS page? (ie: I set CBU-87s to CCRP but when I go back and select the CBU-87s its in CCIP mode) This is quite problematic for GBU-12s as it removes my auto lase and lase setting.

4. I've seen CBU's coat an area in explosions but whenever I drop mine they all get little parachutes and seem to defy physics by flying back up and then dropping on a tank usually hitting only 1 of them even in a tightly packed group.

5. In the campaign there seems to be SEAD support on every mission (so far) but I have no indication of when it becomes available. I usually end up hitting the radio key until f10 becomes available. Is there any indication? It doesn't show up when they say "(callsign) on station" either.

6. When I'm landing and come in view of the contact tower (and get the related radio message) the "Request Landing" option pops up however when I press it I get no response back from the airport. I only ever get a response when I decide to just go ahead and land which gets quite annoying when they tell me to orbit. Is there something else I need to do before I can request landing?

Thanks for any of the questions you can answer for me :) (sorry about the large amount of questions)

Nu-NRG · February 1, 2012

1. JTAC is your AFAC (when available). Playtime is how long are you available.

2. CCRP would be best set by DSMS - PROF (profile) page and set up profiles from there. Be aware that with CCRP you are going to need a SPI.

3. Look at nr 2

4. Seen that behavior as well, also in TacView. Don't know what is causing it. Maybe lower the HOF. I use 1200 to 1500.

5. Haven't used SEAD in long time. Can't help you here.

6. When landing, make sure you tuned VHF AM radio to ATCs frequency. Call your flight inbound when like 20 miles out and take it from there.

jib · February 1, 2012

4. I've seen CBU's coat an area in explosions but whenever I drop mine they all get little parachutes and seem to defy physics by flying back up and then dropping on a tank usually hitting only 1 of them even in a tightly packed group.

They don't "defy physics" they have their own rocket motor engines.

It depends on which CBU you use they have different sub-munitions

the CBU-97/CBU-105 contains the BLU-108 sub-munitions, which releases Skeet penetrators that use infrared and lasers sensors to search for targets and shoot a copper penetrator though the top of the target.

(they are very cool weapons)

setting Higher hight of function HOF will give you a wider dispertion. If no targets are detected the sub-munition will self destruct.

Where as the CBU-87 contains BLU-97/B sub-munitions which don't have rocket motors or intelligent IR seeking skeet penetrators, they basically just release 202 grenades

Edited February 1, 2012 by jib

OutOnTheOP · February 1, 2012

1) the JTAC will direct you to targets using a 9-line request. The 15/30/45/60 is so you can tell him how long you will be available to help him.

2) Again, set by DSMS. I usually do not pre-set my profiles, because it doesn't take me that long to set them up, and I like to vary my delivery mode and settings as suited to the situation.

3) like #2, set in DSMS. If you're losing your settings, it's probably because you are selecting your weapons by using the DSMS page to select hardpoints. Instead, select with the DMS switch on the HUD (I think... again, I generally don't select that way; I prefer to set up my settings on a by-attack basis)

4) This is because you are using CBU97; the "defying gravity" bit is due to a rocket motor. This is correct behavior.... except the part where it's only destroying one target. It should independently target multiple vehicles. However, if you drop the CBU97 centered on ONE tank, it will often shoot most of the submunitions into that one tank. It's usually more effective to aim the bomb BETWEEN tanks. See

for a demonstration of CBU97.

5) SEAD is put in by triggers in the mission editor, so if the mission maker forgot to put in a radio call, there just won't be one. Sorry. My experience has been that in most of the campaign missions, SEAD won't check in on station initially, but they will make all their "engaging target" calls, and they'll call when they RTB, as well as when they're BACK on station after RTB.

6) As mentioned earlier, you have to be on the right frequency. Also, you have to be close enough to the "holding area" ATC directs you to; this is where the tower AI considers you in position for landing. It's usually about 15-20 miles away from the runway, on line with the runway. I'll admit, ATC is a bit wierd for me too.

6)

Ghanja · February 1, 2012

5. In the campaign there seems to be SEAD support on every mission (so far) but I have no indication of when it becomes available. I usually end up hitting the radio key until f10 becomes available. Is there any indication? It doesn't show up when they say "(callsign) on station" either.

I think in order to get SEAD working you must first make sure, that you are up to date on the game version (which is 1.1.1.1). During flight you should also make sure that your radio is turned on (normally that would be AM) and that you have the required frequency set up (see briefing). As soon as you can hear the SEAD flight reporting in you should be able to call it.

roob · February 1, 2012

I have some questions :helpsmilie:

5. In the campaign there seems to be SEAD support on every mission (so far) but I have no indication of when it becomes available. I usually end up hitting the radio key until f10 becomes available. Is there any indication? It doesn't show up when they say "(callsign) on station" either.

6. When I'm landing and come in view of the contact tower (and get the related radio message) the "Request Landing" option pops up however when I press it I get no response back from the airport. I only ever get a response when I decide to just go ahead and land which gets quite annoying when they tell me to orbit. Is there something else I need to do before I can request landing?

5. I think that might be because you're arriving at the scene earlier than the SEAD-flights DTOT (Desired Time-Over-Target). Check the briefing/mission editor.

6. You're not the only one getting this :)

Frostiken · February 1, 2012

They don't "defy physics" they have their own rocket motor engines.

It depends on which CBU you use they have different sub-munitions
the CBU-97/CBU-105 contains the BLU-108 sub-munitions, which releases Skeet penetrators that use infrared and lasers sensors to search for targets and shoot a copper penetrator though the top of the target.

(they are very cool weapons)
setting Higher hight of function HOF will give you a wider dispertion. If no targets are detected the sub-munition will self destruct.

Where as the CBU-87 contains BLU-97/B sub-munitions which don't have rocket motors or intelligent IR seeking skeet penetrators, they basically just release 202 grenades

Also, the CBU-107 / 97 isn't ideal for hitting TIGHTLY packed groups. The intelligent 'pucks' are thrown outwards at pretty high velocity, so you'd get much better results dropping them on well-dispersed targets. This also depends on your HOF.

PS: I love CBU-87s, just because the two hundred and two submunitions gets me every time. Seriously. "and two"? Why didn't they just say '200 is a good number, let's do that'.

BoneSaw · February 1, 2012

LOL you're dealing with Americans here man. Cram as much high explosive in that bitch as is humanly possible!

Headspace · February 1, 2012

PS: I love CBU-87s, just because the two hundred and two submunitions gets me every time. Seriously. "and two"? Why didn't they just say '200 is a good number, let's do that'.

Because you get one free every 100 purchased.

Praetorx · February 2, 2012

3) like #2, set in DSMS. If you're losing your settings, it's probably because you are selecting your weapons by using the DSMS page to select hardpoints. Instead, select with the DMS switch on the HUD (I think... again, I generally don't select that way; I prefer to set up my settings on a by-attack basis)

So when I set up a profile I cannot click the specific weapon in the DSMS page?

BlackRazor · February 2, 2012

So when I set up a profile I cannot click the specific weapon in the DSMS page?

Generally speaking you should never directly select weapons in the DSMS (apart maybe from Mavericks). You should setup the profiles you need well before you enter the combat zone and the use profiles to select weapons.

bluepilot76 · February 2, 2012

I find if the profile is set to CCIP, but in the heat of the moment I want to use CCRP, or vice versa, setting the alternate method with the master mode button seems to work fine. Obviously some more technical things do need to be set in the profiles page though.

RodBorza · February 3, 2012

Because you get one free every 100 purchased.

LOL. Gotta love this forum.

Praetorx · February 3, 2012

Generally speaking you should never directly select weapons in the DSMS (apart maybe from Mavericks). You should setup the profiles you need well before you enter the combat zone and the use profiles to select weapons.

whats the best way to select profiles

Dejjvid · February 3, 2012

Step one:

Set up your desired profiles in the DSMS page.

Step two:

Set HUD as SOI with Coolie hat up short.

Use DMS left/right short to cycle profiles.

You will see the weapon name in the lower left part of your HUD.

If you select a Mk-82 profile that is set to CCRP, and you decide that you wanna go in with CCIP. You just have to press the Master mode button and cycle to CCIP. Then your selected profile will change to CCIP until you cycle profiles again.

Praetorx · February 4, 2012

so as long as the bomb doesn't use laser targeting I can just press master mode button for CCRP mode?

bluepilot76 · February 4, 2012

Yes but you can and probably shoulod drop the Laser guided ones in CCRP as well, you still follow the CCRP ques to get to the correct drop point, its just you will also track the target with the TGP so that the LGB can fine tune its trajectory

Praetorx · February 4, 2012

In what kind of situations would CCIP be most useful?

Eddie · February 4, 2012

In what kind of situations would CCIP be most useful?

90% of unguided bomb drops.

Praetorx · February 5, 2012

90% of unguided bomb drops.

hmm maybe I should start using it

Jona33 · February 5, 2012

hmm maybe I should start using it

With Dumb bombs it's more accurate generally. (My experience in sim).

bluepilot76 · February 5, 2012

Yes you should try using CCIP. It is fun! Think Stuka...

It is also kind of easy, as long as you give yourself enough height and space.

February 17, 2012

Gday All, first post but nearly didn't make it all but thanks to the info on these threads I was able to retrieve the Sim software from the bin and all because of a very small problem being I needed to find a way to Activate the Pause button to start the game. The info here was to go and assign my own key to the pause key supplied in options and it worked :)

Also thanks to the other piece of info being I needed to make adjustments to my 32 bit system that was crashing. Finally after 3 days and 50 searches Im flying:D

Another question, I have a wide screen lap top but the A 10 Sim doesn't stretch right across my screen like the FSX sim does. Its centered but only takes up roughly 2/3 of the screen . Is this normal ?

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