CDU Offset Question ?

[GAJ52]

I have just been watching the excellent CDU Offset video by Chrisakky, I know its been out sometime but I somehow missed it - great stuff thanks.

 

Brings me to my question....I normally use 'Create Fast Mission' and notice when my wingman calls out a target its normally in the 'clock' format i.e. "Target at 4 O/Clock for 8 miles". Is there any way to use the CDU Offset or the TAD to accurately locate the target he is talking about ? Alternatively can I force the wingman to use 'Bullseye' when reporting targets.

 

Thanks, Glen

[MagicBra]

Hi :)

 

I think that CDU Offseting won't be of real use in this case.

Just remember that the offsetting uses miles as unit, and inside an A-10 it can be difficult to localize your target just with your TGP.

 

It may be interresting in medium / long distance such as bulleye or anchor point reference coordinates in order to build your situation awerness (SAM, etc) or to get new mission orders (ie, moving target in a zone, friendly/hostile localization, IP, Egress, etc)

 

For short distances, the faster will be tu use your TAD with the hook in own-cur mode in order to localize the area. Put a mark point, slave your TGP on it.

 

Sadly the IA limitations makes it a bit more complex than if you fly with human. Humans will give your more details to make the identification easier (a crossroad, electric lines, nearby city, ...)

 

good luck :)

[fjacobsen]

If the Vector/distance is relative to Bullseye i.e "Bullseye 120 at 20 miles.

 

On the Offset page select new waypoint, then set bullseye as the reference point and enter the 120/20 into the bearing/distance line.

 

Works fine here..

 

Wothan

[GAJ52]

If the Vector/distance is relative to Bullseye i.e "Bullseye 120 at 20 miles.

 

On the Offset page select new waypoint, then set bullseye as the reference point and enter the 120/20 into the bearing/distance line.

 

Works fine here..

 

Wothan

 

I don't think you read my question properly ???

[Britchot]

Quickest way I could recommend to you is to use the range ring on the TAD to estimate how far out from your aircraft 8 miles would be in the 4 o'clock direction. You can cursor over and mark a target on the TAD and then search from there. I've had moderate success using this method.

 

Forcing the wingman to use bulls-eye? I'm not aware of any setting to do this.