A-10C DCS World CDU Mark Points / Flightplan & Initial and Pitch - AEF 161 Squadron

[redfish]

Hey Guys,

 

A new video on how I use the A-10C CDU to create a flight plan which is comprised of multiple mark points. Then I employ six mavericks using the new flight plan to shoot down multiple bad guys.

 

I like the simplicity as this allows me to use standoff distances and seek targets of opportunity with the targeting pod and then be able to incorporate these marks into a custom flight plan made up of just mark points/targets.

 

The simplicity comes with then being able to employ any weapon system (mavs, jdam's, dumb bombs, laser bombs .... whatever) and a lot of my work load has been completed by prior planning. I then can concentrate just on the maverick run / bomb run /gun run/ whatever.

 

I find it easier to then transition to other phases of the fight -- egress / evasion / recovery or reacquire. The second part of the video is a rough single ship approach to an initial and pitch (overhead break) into the landing pattern for Tbilisi-Lochini.

 

CDU Pros:

CDU flight plan can be made from multiple sources: other flight SPLI's, mark points, Z-Marks, GPS co-ords, MGRS co-cords etc.

Once a flight plan has been created, you have a list in the CDU of all marks, red triangles, other SPI targets that can be recalled at will.

Cycling between mark points is simple and natural as cycling between steerpoints.

Skill level required -- none, any monkey can create a flight plan in the CDU.

 

CDU Cons:

Time constraints are necessary to create one -- if you have to hit a time on target at a specific time, your work load increases and so does the anxiety.

Some people will find the CDU difficult.

 

Summary:

 

This isn't the be all and end all of target prosecution. I find it an easy to do function and a methodical approach that increases my airmanship.

 

R3dfish