VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I can't get the F-18 to do a refueling with either the S-3B Tanker or the KC-135. I set the Hornet's fuel to about 500 pounds, gave it a refueling task, and put the tankers right next to it. It just turned around and landed at the nearest airfield. I put a F-16 right next to the Hornet. The Falcon refueled with the KC-135. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate--IRL-- Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Maybe try giving it more fuel to begin with? Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I tried it in increments starting from 2000 pounds to 1500 to 1000 and then to 500.. the F-16 in identical circumstances, both accompanying and not accompanying the F/A-18 refueled... the Hornet always turned around. >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostOblivion Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think the hornet requires another type of refueling nozzle on the KC-135, which is not modeled...until ED comes around to making the F/A-18C they have announced. (:-D) Nice plane on that gun... OS764 P930@4 MBUD3R M6GB G5870 SSDX25 CAntec1200 HTMHW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I imagine it would be able to refuel with the S-3B Tanker version.. except no aircraft can refuel with that airplane. Which means the F-18 is gimped in the sim when it comes to aerial refueling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate--IRL-- Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wait - the FA-18 is a Navy plane, only the S-3 will work. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 F-18 can still refuel with KC-135s in RL, but regardless of that, can't in the sim and can't with the sim S-3B. http://www.aeronauticpictures.com/stock-photo/digital-photography/military-stock-photography/fa-18c-hornet-stock-photos/fa-18c_hornet_re-fueling_navy_usn_uss-enterprise_cvn-65_stock-photo_00006.jpg Also, be back in a few minutes after yum yum dinner. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimes Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Use an IL-78M (Ukraine and Russia have them), it has the correct system needed for Hornets to tank up. Bug report... it appears the refueling pods do not render. They were visible before the F-18 went to refuel, but disappeared once it got the order to refuel. It reappeared briefly as the F-18 was refueling and it does the extension animation to connect to the hornet. Keep in mind the F-18 was actually refueling the entire time anyway, so its just a visual issue. But once it got "connected" it disappeared again. Edited February 2, 2012 by Grimes The right man in the wrong place makes all the difference in the world. Current Projects: Grayflag Server, Scripting Wiki Useful Links: Mission Scripting Tools MIST-(GitHub) MIST-(Thread) SLMOD, Wiki wishlist, Mission Editing Wiki!, Mission Building Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate--IRL-- Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks Grimes. Nate Ka-50 AutoPilot/stabilisation system description and operation by IvanK- Essential Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I did some digging in the scripts folder. The F-18 was set to refuel with "tanker type = 2," and I figured that was the IL-76. Considering I don't usually (never) have IL-76s refueling US Navy aircraft, I switched it to "tanker type = 1," and got it to refuel with a -135: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luse Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 The first image there is..unique? lol STT Radar issue is leftover code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimes Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Should just make a new pod for the F-18 to be equipped with... The right man in the wrong place makes all the difference in the world. Current Projects: Grayflag Server, Scripting Wiki Useful Links: Mission Scripting Tools MIST-(GitHub) MIST-(Thread) SLMOD, Wiki wishlist, Mission Editing Wiki!, Mission Building Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Lion Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Why's that? The lack of a refueling drogue? :p If only I knew how to give the S-3B the tanker type = x, attribute.. I've looked but not found anything indicating it. Maybe hardcoded. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelation Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Should just make a new pod for the F-18 to be equipped with... *IF* ED releases the FA-18 next, I hope they release this "armament" for PvP refueling. Would be incredible! Win 10 Pro 64Bit | 49" UWHD AOC 5120x1440p | AMD 5900x | 64Gb DDR4 | RX 6900XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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