A very quick question on the TVV

[EddieMuntz]

When the TVV has an arrow symbology either left or right what is it pointing to.

[Ironhand]

North?

 

 

Rich

[Eddie]

It is indicating that the TVV is actually outside of the HUD FOV in the direction shown by the arrows.

[Evil.Bonsai]

It is indicating that the TVV is actually outside of the HUD FOV in the direction shown by the arrows.

 

It's pointing at SPI.. If SPI is visible in HUD area, the SPI has a tail pointing at the TVV. If the SPI is outside the HUD, theTVV has a tail pointing at the SPI.

 

Er, nm. Misread the 'arrow symbology'. Thought he meant pointer.

 

I'll admit to not having seen the 'arrow' symbology'. Is this a a case of REALLY side-slipping in flight? I've had the TVV off-center, but never so far I couldn't see it.

Edited September 21, 2012 by Evil.Bonsai

[159th_Viper]

Relevant to windy conditions. Fly/manoeuvre in a cross-wind to induce HUD drift and you'll see.

[dooom]

Is that 4 different answers.?

[159th_Falcon]

Lol. So what is it?

A

B

C

D

or E, none of the above?

[159th_Viper]

Eddie is correct. It is not the SPI Locater line nor a North indicator. Windy conditions induce HUD drift which in turn causes the TVV to drift outside the HUD's FOV. Arrow-head indicates real position of TVV.

Edited September 22, 2012 by 159th_Viper

[Dethmagnetic]

It indicates that there is a strong crosswind. The arrow points in the direction you are being blown by the wind. Check out the A-10 free flight air start mission - it has a really strong crosswind, and you will see the arrow if you're flying perpendicular to the wind.