Mt5_Roie Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 I was flying a missions last night with some and shortly after takeoff the hud went all wonky. Instead of the normal info, it just showed a little orange circle top right with some writing. I tried resetting all the systems, but nothing brought the HUD back up. I used the steerpoint CDU page to select the waypoint and used the TAD to navigate to it. Since I had mavericks and a TGP I was still able to be useful and took out some high threat targets at the target area. But here's where the questions come in. I had four CBU-97's but since I didn't have a HUD, I couldn't tell what mode my HUD was in (NAV, GUNS, CCIP, CCRP). I was hoping to be able to place it in CCIP mode and manually drop them. But I couldn't find any window that would tell me what mode I was in. -Is there a CDU page that would tell me what mode my HUD is in? Since I wasn't able to drop the bombs, I stayed around and acted as a forward observer. I stopped targets and lazed them up. Afterwards we RTB'd. It was then that I was trying to find a CDU page that would show me distance to airfield. I thought the Divert page would do it, but wasn't obvious where that information was on a the page. -How do I find out distance to airfield/waypoint using the CDU? Overall, was a unique experience flying without a HUD. Makes you think a lot more. Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Without your hud you can use your HSI to navigate. the hud went all wonky. Instead of the normal info, it just showed a little orange circle top right with some writing What do you mean by that? Was the HUD all orange? In this case your HUD is set to night mode. The switch to change that is above the switch for the IFFCC. Did your hud only show a kind of menu where you can change some settings? In this case your IFFCC switch is set to TEST instead of ON. You wrote you had a litte circle top right. Seems odd. Right after takeoff so no combat damage here right? But you are right! It can be fun to fly without the HUD. I know some people who do IFR flights in bad weather with no HUD or EGI. They only use TACAN to navigate and land using ILS. These missions arent combat missions. 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Mt5_Roie Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 I suspect the mission we were flying had random failures on. I thought that was what caused the issue. I'll check that switch to see if I can replicate the issue. Either way, is there a way to detect what HUD mode I'm in so I can put the aircraft in CCIP mode to drop bombs manually? Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) I suspect the mission we were flying had random failures on. I thought that was what caused the issue. I'll check that switch to see if I can replicate the issue. Either way, is there a way to detect what HUD mode I'm in so I can put the aircraft in CCIP mode to drop bombs manually? Random failures. Didnt think of that. If you manage to replicate your situation, could you post the track please? I dont think that you are able to use CCIP or CCRP modes in a useful manner without your hud. However, can find your current Master Mode on the DSMS page. Edited April 8, 2013 by Oznerol256 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
SmokeyTheLung Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Either way, is there a way to detect what HUD mode I'm in so I can put the aircraft in CCIP mode to drop bombs manually? Yes, the DSMS page will indicate the master mode Edit: wow, totally missed the above...what he said System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer
Mt5_Roie Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Found a screenshot from last nights mission. You can see what the HUD looks like...also can see the switches. Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 The switch just over the IFFCC switch (HUD Mode NORM and STBY) is set to STBY. The image seen on the HUD is normal in standby mode. Just flip it back to NORM and the hud will work again. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
EchoMasterMind Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 I'm not A-10C vet, but I'm pretty sure that the HUD is in standby mode. Look at the switch next to the HUD Day/night switch. Edit: Got beat to the answer. Oh well ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
SmokeyTheLung Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Notice on the AHCP that you have two switches in the down position. One that disables PAC mode for the gun and one that switches your HUD to its backup mode. Flip the little switch back up and you'll get your HUD back Edit: lol :D sniped again. I give up 1 System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer
Mt5_Roie Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Will have to look up the key command for that, because I have a pit and use my switches to turns things on vs using mouse. So will check to see what key combo sets that so it doesn't happen again. Thanks for all your help guys. Will make flying without a HUD easier next time! 1 Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 It is "HUD mode switch NORM/STBY" in category Armanent HUD Control Panel. 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
GGTharos Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 As said before, your HuD is in standby mode, displaying a mil-circle that can probably be adjusted for manual bombing. To use this successfully you have to follow very specific procedures for bombing, and, since you don't know how to navigate without your HuD, I suggest going 'back to school', and learning actual navigation ... with your HuD off or in STBY mode. I suspect the mission we were flying had random failures on. I thought that was what caused the issue. I'll check that switch to see if I can replicate the issue. Either way, is there a way to detect what HUD mode I'm in so I can put the aircraft in CCIP mode to drop bombs manually? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
WildBillKelsoe Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 wait a sec... that is the "standby" HUD mode :D AWAITING ED NEW DAMAGE MODEL IMPLEMENTATION FOR WW2 BIRDS Fat T is above, thin T is below. Long T is faster, Short T is slower. Open triangle is AWACS, closed triangle is your own sensors. Double dash is friendly, Single dash is enemy. Circle is friendly. Strobe is jammer. Strobe to dash is under 35 km. HDD is 7 times range key. Radar to 160 km, IRST to 10 km. Stay low, but never slow.
Gideon Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 -How do I find out distance to airfield/waypoint using the CDU? . UFC - push FUNC key and then 0 (STEER) Select on one of your MFCD's the CDU page, and there you have the info like; distance, time to go, groundspeed, wind etc of your selected steerpoint. Just cycle your steerpoint to, for example your airfield. 1
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 UFC - push FUNC key and then 0 (STEER) Select on one of your MFCD's the CDU page, and there you have the info like; distance, time to go, groundspeed, wind etc of your selected steerpoint. Just cycle your steerpoint to, for example your airfield. Didnt know this one! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Snoopy Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 It amazes me how many people don't actually read the manual v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
Mt5_Roie Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 since you don't know how to navigate without your Hud. I was able to navigate using the steerpoint page to point to the information and use the TAD to navigate. I did use the HSI as well. Would be interested in learning how to manually deploy the munition with the STBY mode. Will look for it in the manual. Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester
GGTharos Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 You won't find it there ... in fact I believe you might be a bit hard-pressed to find documentation for such bombing approaches, but I could be wrong. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Oznerol256 Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) It amazes me how many people don't actually read the manual I have read the manual many times. Well, everything except the CDU pages :D. When I read the manual part of the CDU i find it very easy and intuitive. When i sit in the plane afterwards i have forgot everything because i didnt learn everything by heart. I know all the other systems. Actually, im feeling a kind of "home" in the cockpit because im familiar with every switch. Edited April 8, 2013 by Oznerol256 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sparkie66 Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 It amazes me how many people don't actually read the manual really? you must be: [ ] young [ ] naive more than one answer can be ticked. :megalol: Nerd setup: Asrock P67 pro 3| 8GB DDR3 | Intel i5 2500K @ 4,3 ghz | Asus GTX 780 oc 3gb| 2x OCZ VERTEX 4 128gb SSD 1x 150 gb hdd 1x 320 gb hdd | track ir 5 & track clip pro | Thrustmaster Warthog | Thrustmaster MFD pack | ASUS 22 inch | ACER 19 inch (mfd's) | Saitek flight pedals (tip: do NOT buy ati cards for DCS A-10C) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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