Slazi Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 How do we do this? A number of times I've suffered engine damagage and had to drive home. Would be nice to lose a little weight and see if that's enough to get me up in the air. Is the Mi8 able to fly with one engine like the KA50, or is it just enough power to bring you down to the ground without blowing up?
Mainstay Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I dont know if its possible but if it is i think you should try these buttons. Again i havent tested this myself so.. Edited September 24, 2013 by Mainstay
Slazi Posted September 24, 2013 Author Posted September 24, 2013 I've tried a lot of these buttons, but with no success. Anyone know a sure fire way to do it?
Mad_Jack Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I got the pods to drop by having my master arm on and safety off. Then switching to the corresponding pod group with the weapons selection, then hitting the emergency release drops them. Not sure if it's the correct way but it worked for me. edit:spelling. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] DCS Chopper Skins
XCrosser Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I just had to drop my weapons after loosing my #2 engine. Master Arm/Safety Off then flipping the switches shown in Mainstay's photo will release all pods. I had my weapon selection in the "Center" position. Did not retry to see if it's possible for selective jett or not but I'm thinking it's all or none.
Mainstay Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Ok just got home and tested it myself. All you have to do is flip the protector cap up and left click the switch and voila all payload is being dropped.
lorenzoj Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Worked fine for me. Master Arm switch was Armed (P), but Weapons were Safe (Alt-S)
Badger1-1 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Ive tried it with Rockets, all 6 Stations, nothing. Ive tried every possible switch position...nada :/
GunfighterSIX Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 I think you need AC power, so if you’re drooping the rotor rpm to low and the generators kick off then you might not be able to do it. HHC, 229th AHB, 1st Cav Div http://1stcavdiv.conceptbb.com/
lorenzoj Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Good thought Gunfighter, we never asked if he had power....... The switch in Mainstays photo worked instantly to clear all my pylons. Make sure you are using the right hand switch under the safety cover. Lift cover - hit switch.
Slazi Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 I still havent got this working. I press the release and my information vanishes, but my pods are all still attached.. Anyone else?
Mainstay Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Slazi i had this yesterday aswell. 6 ppylons loaded with rockets after emptying them i couldnt drop em. Ill test this evening to see if this has anything to do with 6 pylons rockets or any combination.
Slazi Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 Cool cool! I've never actually managed to drop anything yet, so quite looking forward to it.
foofee Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 English titles? BTW, how did you get English labels on the switches? Mine are all in Russian.
lorenzoj Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 BTW, how did you get English labels on the switches? Mine are all in Russian. There is a mod by Devrim http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114166
Slazi Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 I've actually managed to drop a pod recently! I think it was a loadout of 6x20 missiles - but I don't remember which missile type (if that has any effect). I was really happy when I saw it finally working. It definitely seems to fail for a lot of my loadouts. I think I need more testing.
26-J39 Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Try the pod selector dial on the co-pilots side, panel to the right.
Slazi Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 What should I be selecting to drop what in that case 26?
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