Searching for Targets

[Digital Aura]

don't laugh, but I can't find jack using the TGP. Is it normal to rely on the HUD for spotting enemies? I usually end up diving towards my targets with the HUD as SOI, I press "C" to centre my slew controls then slew over targets and SPI them up. (That way I just have to jump to my TGP, make any quick corrections and then jump to MAV and press "V" to slave.)

 

My question is, is there a better way? For example....instead of pressing C in the HUD can I control the actual TGP camera from the HUD? Then I could skip having to jump to the TGP and go straight to the MAV.

[ericoh]

I think the best way is to develop some kind of patern, make it a system. Find landmarks and start slewing from left to right.

 

The best way is ofcourse JTAC. (Tho i had some letdowns with their target spotting :D)

[dooom]

there are a few ways:

 

share your SPI and use your friends/NET IDs to see where they are looking on your TAD. slew your tad marker to their areas and make SOI.

 

use jtac/friends and get a laser lock

 

use your autopilot! i usually stand off outside of sam range and enter into a right hand bank. Select altitude hold and go head down on that TGP in a box pattern ... change the contract to really highlight the black tones out and the enemy targets will really pop for you.

 

look for Vipers SADL guide with the forum search.

[Digital Aura]

K, thx Dooom

[Hamblue]

Try getting some distance and altitude.

Also try using the dark mode of the tgp. Contacts stand out pretty good if you set it to 4 or 5 g.

[NC_Cyborg]

Like Doom said earlier, I stand off about 20-30NM @ 18,000ft from the target area. Set the plane into altitude hold to start an orbit. Change the CDU selector knob to Mark. Slew TGP to the target area.

 

Changing from EO to IR will help from time to time. Mark your targets with TMS Short Right. When you think you found all of the targets, look at the TAD and you can see all the targets you have marked.

 

But finding targets with the TGP does take a little practice. Don't get discouraged. Keep at it.

 

Hint - I noticed targets tend to shimmer when the TGP is in IR. Could be my setup, but the targets start to pop out when you notice it.

[Digital Aura]

...Mark your targets with TMS Short Right. When you think you found all of the targets, look at the TAD and you can see all the targets you have marked.

 

GOLD!!! Can't wait to try this tonight! :thumbup:

[FreeFall]

Also, see this rather fresh thread, there are some tips as well:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=106281