Attack heading

[amollen]

I get the following situation quite often (numbers are examples):

 

The target is east of the IP, so I have to fly west-to-east to get to the target, but the JTAC assigns an attack heading something like 240-320, so basically westbound.

 

What am I supposed to do next? Fly past the target, turn around and attack east-to-west? Seems like a waste of time and even dangerous, but I suppose this is to deconflict forces?

 

I read some posts that the attack heading doesn't make much of a difference in the sim, but I like to fly as realistic as possible

[AtaliaA1]

You are correct "De-conflicting". In real life as a ground pounder you would hope the pilot would understand the necessity to use JTACs recommended flight path as it removes the potential for killing your own troops.

[Sabre-TLA]

You might even get an "Abort, Abort, Abort" if you try engaging from the wrong direction.

[amollen]

So the conclusion is: adhere to the attack heading, even if it requires a round-about route to the target and extra time?

[Irregular programming]

Well, sure but it has no relevance in game.

 

The only time I've gotten aborts is when attacking the wrong target group.

[Dejjvid]

IRL, you would get grounded or even removed from your squadron if you attack from the wrong attack heading. They give you that heading for a reason.. :)

[WildBillKelsoe]

They want you out of the squadron