Thanks Matt, the tutorials are super helpful and encouraging. It won’t allow me to quit the game in frustration. Keep them coming, I know there’s plenty of folks doing tutorials but seems like yours are knowledgeable and easy to fallow. Even the small, important, detail are really clear. Was getting frustrated at GBUs not hitting my targets. After watching your video once, found out I’m not holding the laser trigger after release. 🤦 Thanks
Vic S Hey Vic, not pickle but trigger.What ever you have that bound to. Everyone doing training videos seems to press and hold 15sec before impact. Good luck.
If there happens to be a "Eagle Dynamics 2019 in Review" video, this line has to make it into the video. You know which one I'm talking about. "No, I will not be using cannon..."
Great videos. My only critique is that when you do certain actions (that may be simple to you) you trail off to almost a whisper like you're talking to yourself and dont explain the 4 or 5 buttons you just hit on the ddi.
I get frustrated with that too, and I've found it's not limited to Wags' tutorials, however. IT's very unfortunate for new DCS players (and ED) that don't have much time to waste on bad tutorials or poorly written manuals (which DCS is full of). I'm sure ED has lost a lot of business because of it. But back to the topic. Many TH-camrs, doing DCS tutorials, are far from knowing how to actually teach a subject, especially one as detailed as flying a simulator of a combat jet. I'm a professor (and do teach pedagogy seminars) and I've found that leaving out 'details' is one of the most common 'teaching' errors. That is to say, many people who are just beginning to teach leave out specific 'details' under the assumption that everyone knows it. They leave out such details, by mistake, simply because they have done that 'detail' so many times in their own work and experiences. As a result, this 'detail', in a way, has become second nature to them which, in turn, causes them to overlook it as a detail that still needs explanation. It's all in the details --not in this case, however.
FYI fellow virtual Hornet pilots, you *MUST* be in AG master mode to turn on the LTD/R. If you're in AA on NAV, the switch won't stay up in the ON position.
@Southern Fun Just a hunch, but are your bomb codes matching your pod's laser codes? It took me a few times of trial and error to figure out how to change the code for the bombs and mavs.
wait, 3:07: you have to HOLD DOWN the trigger the whole time? ive been hitting targets by just depressing once and changing the display to read LTD/R. you have to hold down to keep firing the laser?
It would be great to know if would come later for the TGP. Nothing lazy about it in my opinion. Difficult to be controlling the aircraft with the stick if there is an active threat in the area of operation trying to get out of harm's way while at the same time holding the laser trigger down during the whole time before weapon impact.
Here I am trying to figure out how to do it all morning. THANKS WAGS😂😂😂 -EDIT- :if you were wihth me on this, I unlocked and locked the same target over an over again.
I followed directions and the only thing I cannot do is get my litening pod camera to do up down left right.... I did a search and finally was able to map some keys, but it did not save them, and then I could not find it again. What slew commands do I need for right MFD litening pod camera ? Thanks Wags and ALL. One year ago ???? this was done yesterday !!!! I figured out the way to move the mav camera but have not been able to fire one
On looking through the NATOPS Manual, in at least some F-18s the COMM 2 ARC-210 is an ARC-210 Digital Communication System which is capable of receiving Variable Message Format messages. This would also utilize the Nets page on the DDIs. Will this be implemented or will it be a conventional ARC-210?
I have been really struggling with the Mav, and I do not understand why the X over the mav box does not go away ? I have spent hours on this and no joy. Aug 2020
Unfortunately, even following your instructions, the missile does not release when all the parameters are right. The moment you press the AG (ALT GR + SPACE) weapon release button, nothing happens and the laser returns to L-ARM mode.
My LGBs are going way too long of the target. I put the TGP on the target, auto bomb selected, tdc depress to designate target location, run in and the auto release drops the bombs nearly right over the target. The bombs go way long and have no chance of acquiring the laser. The laser is firing no problem.
I had same problem, note on Matts video his altitude while dropping LGBs is 30,000 feet, i think we are releasing bombs at too low altitude. 30,000 for LGB 15,000 for Laser Mav
Damaged Edge after reading through the forums it appears to be a bug. Even though the tpod is supposed to be generating a target elevation, it is only grabbing the target location and then arbitrarily using a nearby waypoint’s set altitude as the target elevation. -No matter if wpdsg is selected. So in your case it can make sense that a nearby waypoint’s altitude is fairly close to the ground (~
@@CVSiN Make sure you have the TRIG OSB on the TGP boxed, also make sure you have the LTDR switch flipped to ARM next to FLIR switch, also make sure FLIR switch is on.
I set up everything as Matt explained, but I have AUTO text on HUD crossed out and bombs keep missing. I entered code 1688, maybe default code is invalid?
Hi, I have followed the instructions. The Laser Target designator switch does not stay in the ON (ARMED) position. When I move the switch it goes back to the safe position. Can you help me solve this problem
I would like to share some info about bug I experienced. Well, I work a lot with the Mission Editor. When I open any mission I created before TGP release and replace for example Mk-82 with GBU-12, the laser guidance won't work at all. Everything is set up properly, I can designate the target, release bombs, but no guidance when I hold the trigger. SOLUTION: if you experience a bug like that, DELETE your Hornet flight, and add it again on the Mission Editor's map, and arm with GBU-12s. Now laser guidance should work well.
hi guys, some help please,i am using the tdc alternative (so no need to depress while sleewing), i have discovered that to activate the laser you have to first press once the triggerthen the mav can spot your laser. The question is: i am sleewing the box on the target but i am not able to see the little square inside the cross in the flir designator, what is it and how can i have this on?!? i am able to hit targets anyway without it, but how to have it on?!?
Is it just me or whenever I follow a lot of these tutorials there’s SOMETHING that never works. I got right up to the point of firing the Mav but the thing won’t fire. I have every indication wags has in his video too. I tried pressing the weapon release many times but if I hold it down too long the LTDr stops losing and the mav gets the X through the box. Why can’t I ever get a tutorial to work perfectly for me ever!
It's not gliding it all it's Free falling. Surface controls can do only as much but certainly not glide. In my understanding if you are dropping from 10 to fifteen thousand foot by the time 30 or 40 seconds has passed bomb travel right under you which after 40 seconds can be many miles depends on the speed that was initially used to drop it. I'm not an expert but it can be many miles.
I know this is not a forum but does anyone know how to delete the waypoints from the first TOO. Take out the first target okay come back around and try to designate a different target but the coordinates don’t change?
For some reason, when i follow the same steps on PG map, GBUs don't hit the target. On Caucasus it works with all weapons. Is anyone experiencing the same issue ?
17ll3 x214 a shame really, apparently you can see one at a museum. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/198056/lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk/ God I love to go there and see one. 😊👍🏻
You say how easy it is but I have no idea where you got the code from. From your previous video using JTAC I understand JTAC gives you the code but if you are self designating using the Lightening Pod, where does the code come from to input? You did not explain that part.
@@Combatant5. No, there is no SPI function like in the A-10C. The closest is creating a target point which some weapons and sensors can create / be slaved to. IR Mav is not one of them.
I use this method. If you have the TGP centered with cage/uncage button and pres TDC button you set the target and see it in the HUD. From there you now see where to slew the TGP to find the actual target.
From my testing exp, you can pickle the bomb in freefall, only to lase at the last 10s before impact. As of now, the targeting pod follows almost all the logic from the pod for the a10c, which is also the litening
Holding the trigger down - I press the trigger and release it, in the right DDI it changes to LTD/R, is the laser still firing whenever it says LTD/R or do I really have to press and hold the trigger until impact? The trigger on my Hotas X looks like it may be acting as a toggle switch.
When will there be a update for the pod to work right on MP mode did a lot of testing and came down to it will work right if you spawn in a Air started jet with a payload pre loaded but i did test landing and rearm and that worked as well. i have a friends with the same issue and wondering why did a bug like this big did not get noticed
I’m having nothing but problems with this. Sometimes getting the AUTO prompt, hold the release, looks like a good drop, get a TTI countdown to zero with the little green diamond on the target, but the AUTO doesn’t cross out and the bomb hasn’t left the aircraft. Other times it works ok. Other times the first one or two drops are perfect but subsequent drops are nowhere near the target and I can’t see anything. different.
I have a problem using the 82LG or any laser guided bomb.If i am on high altitude (25000) the auto fuction gives me the release too late and the bomb misses the laser.My only successful drops occur if i move the velocity vector towards the target point so the bomb will take more steep angle to find the laser or if i am on lower altitudes >/15.000.I set up the bombs with auto/mfuz off/efuz inst Code same on each bomb and pod.Anyone knows on what alt. the LGB starts tracking the laser code?Cause i checked both wags and spud are above A.20.
I have a question. How do you slew the camera? I've tried the TDC Throttle grip and my camera will not slew whether by that analog control nor will it slew via the keyboard. Is this the same control that slews the target designator on the A-A radar? A-A mode works fine and in the Adjust controls it works fine (displays feedback). Is the camera caged? and if so what is the command to Cage/Uncage.
I found the answer but rather than delete this comment I thought I would share in case there are others with the same issue. The only thing omitted is you need to select the right DDI with the sensor switch on the HOTAS or what ever key is bound to the "Sensor Control Switch - Right" by default mine was RAlt + /. Thumbs up for this tutorial.
Having issues with LGB's and Mav E's I'm doing: Arm switch,A/G button, Mode auto, Fuse Nose and/or N/T, select instant detention, laser code, ...but when I select the fuse the LGB symbol X's out and the bomb wouldn't drop? am I missing something?
Awesome tutorial Matt - thank you! Could you please let me know which physical keys or designator you are using for slewing the seeker (I assume you are using Hotas Warthog?) as the way you are controlling it is both very swift and precise at the same time. Thank you.
Will it be possible to drop more than one laser guided bomb at a time with different codes? For example, I laze with a code from the TGP while JTAC/Buddy lazes another target with another code? I would then drop the bombs in pairs and each can go to their own target, or am I just nuts? This is probably something they don't do in a real life but thought I would ask. Thanks!
Correct, only JDAMs require a allignment procedure, this because they utilize gps system to guide then in free fall, where laser guided ones steer by the deflection on the nose seeker. As far i know of (which can be off), the tail fins are only for stabilizing the bomb in flight so it wont go flipping.
Hi wags I have a problem with my log in authorization? When I go to load DCS WORLD 2.5 it says invalid username or password? I don't know what happened I never had this issue before? So what do I do?
At least the ground work is now set up for the F-16 when it come out.....maybe add these features to the F-15 and convert it to the F-15E strike eagle so we can drop some GBU-28 bunker busters
@17ll3 x214 I dont know buddy, I just can tell you that I use the flir pod very diferent that that way, stead of ''holding the trigger'' until the bomb fall (something that never work for me), I drop the bomb with a single trigger click and then active the laser too with a single click aswell, it falls at the target normaly...
@17ll3 x214 What the button that we must hold untill the bomb pop out? I just use a single click then it goes... but as Matt is saying I don't know what use, already tried trigger 1 and it don't work cause trigger 1 its to active the laser, I always use the trigger 2 to drop it when the line appaers in the hud and then press once the trigger 1 to turn on or off the laser...
Laser code = 1747.
1747 / 24 = 72 days. F-16 confirmed in 72 days, mid October!
iko there’s no way wags will respond to this lol. If it’s correct, I’m buying you the hornet stick 😂
I read it was coming in september though...
hl3 confirmed!
Reaching reeaaaaallly hard..
Math checks out...
I love your voice. You're the Bob Ross of putting warheads on foreheads.
"Our happy missiles"
@@vestout9538 Oh, we've got a little SAM coming, better make some happy little chaff blooms and notch it. Just a little more, that's 90.
@@calvinstrikesagain "Let's draw another, because everyone needs a wingman"
"It's not a hit, but a happy accident"
"I will not be using Cannon." lol
Thanks Matt, the tutorials are super helpful and encouraging. It won’t allow me to quit the game in frustration. Keep them coming, I know there’s plenty of folks doing tutorials but seems like yours are knowledgeable and easy to fallow. Even the small, important, detail are really clear.
Was getting frustrated at GBUs not hitting my targets. After watching your video once, found out I’m not holding the laser trigger after release. 🤦 Thanks
what laser trigger? is that the same as the weapon release button?
Vic S Hey Vic, not pickle but trigger.What ever you have that bound to. Everyone doing training videos seems to press and hold 15sec before impact. Good luck.
Tried out the TGP, JDAMs, and 12's ... all worked GREAT. Awesome work guys.
Its amazing how much this plane can do.
Hope to see you back in action sooner than later. Have a great summer GrmlZ
I can’t wait to try the pod out today when I get home!
Oh hi
Schweizer Luchs haha hello!
Thanks Wags! was hoping for this video!
If there happens to be a "Eagle Dynamics 2019 in Review" video, this line has to make it into the video. You know which one I'm talking about.
"No, I will not be using cannon..."
Wags: Use cannon
Wags to Wags: I'm not using cannon.
I think that this can be the only case, where talking to yourself is a normal thing to do... XD
Is the jtac guy really wags voice?
Didn't notice that before
Great videos. My only critique is that when you do certain actions (that may be simple to you) you trail off to almost a whisper like you're talking to yourself and dont explain the 4 or 5 buttons you just hit on the ddi.
I get frustrated with that too, and I've found it's not limited to Wags' tutorials, however. IT's very unfortunate for new DCS players (and ED) that don't have much time to waste on bad tutorials or poorly written manuals (which DCS is full of). I'm sure ED has lost a lot of business because of it. But back to the topic. Many TH-camrs, doing DCS tutorials, are far from knowing how to actually teach a subject, especially one as detailed as flying a simulator of a combat jet. I'm a professor (and do teach pedagogy seminars) and I've found that leaving out 'details' is one of the most common 'teaching' errors. That is to say, many people who are just beginning to teach leave out specific 'details' under the assumption that everyone knows it. They leave out such details, by mistake, simply because they have done that 'detail' so many times in their own work and experiences. As a result, this 'detail', in a way, has become second nature to them which, in turn, causes them to overlook it as a detail that still needs explanation. It's all in the details --not in this case, however.
FYI fellow virtual Hornet pilots, you *MUST* be in AG master mode to turn on the LTD/R. If you're in AA on NAV, the switch won't stay up in the ON position.
How to zoom in and out with shortcuts on the Hotas ?
@@c-boy767 The FOV button toggles narrow or wide FOV, and the radar antenna elevation scales the zoom in and out more slowly.
@Southern Fun Just a hunch, but are your bomb codes matching your pod's laser codes? It took me a few times of trial and error to figure out how to change the code for the bombs and mavs.
@@slpkntmggt06 Thank you very much ! I would have never got that 😇👍
@@c-boy767 Not a problem. Glad to be of help!
The introduction music to these videos keeps reminding me of the Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favour.
These videos are the best Wags! Thank you.
wait, 3:07: you have to HOLD DOWN the trigger the whole time? ive been hitting targets by just depressing once and changing the display to read LTD/R. you have to hold down to keep firing the laser?
I always miss for some reason.......
Don't mean to sound like a lazy Hog driver, but is there an auto lase or laser latch function?
It would be great to know if would come later for the TGP. Nothing lazy about it in my opinion. Difficult to be controlling the aircraft with the stick if there is an active threat in the area of operation trying to get out of harm's way while at the same time holding the laser trigger down during the whole time before weapon impact.
Already bound it to APU start on on TM Throttle.
@@NY3B4 the real lpt is the in comments
Hey man, holding the damn trigger in the Warthog stick makes my finger sore
Im also a lazy Hog driver! Is there a button i can bind to slew TGP back to front like in hog?
Hello Matt,
Do we need to hold the trigger for lasing or is it enough to press it once?
Benny
have to hold it
Here I am trying to figure out how to do it all morning. THANKS WAGS😂😂😂
-EDIT- :if you were wihth me on this, I unlocked and locked the same target over an over again.
I feel the pain man
McArthur I feel the pain of not having enough money for the f-18
I followed directions and the only thing I cannot do is get my litening pod camera to do up down left right.... I did a search and finally
was able to map some keys, but it did not save them, and then I could not find it again. What slew commands do I need for right MFD litening pod camera ?
Thanks Wags and ALL. One year ago ???? this was done yesterday !!!! I figured out the way to move the mav camera but have not been able to fire one
On looking through the NATOPS Manual, in at least some F-18s the COMM 2 ARC-210 is an ARC-210 Digital Communication System which is capable of receiving Variable Message Format messages. This would also utilize the Nets page on the DDIs. Will this be implemented or will it be a conventional ARC-210?
Thank you Matt....now waiting patiently for the twiz :D
2:12
what is the TBC switch
TDC, Throttle Designator Controller
@@MattWagner Thank you. I understood.
I have been really struggling with the Mav, and I do not understand why the X over the mav box does not go away ? I have spent hours on this and no joy. Aug 2020
Unfortunately, even following your instructions, the missile does not release when all the parameters are right. The moment you press the AG (ALT GR + SPACE) weapon release button, nothing happens and the laser returns to L-ARM mode.
Nice! Can you use the pod to extract coordinates without carrying JDAMs? This would be nice for ELINT missions.
My LGBs are going way too long of the target. I put the TGP on the target, auto bomb selected, tdc depress to designate target location, run in and the auto release drops the bombs nearly right over the target.
The bombs go way long and have no chance of acquiring the laser.
The laser is firing no problem.
I had same problem, note on Matts video his altitude while dropping LGBs is 30,000 feet, i think we are releasing bombs at too low altitude. 30,000 for LGB 15,000 for Laser Mav
Damaged Edge after reading through the forums it appears to be a bug. Even though the tpod is supposed to be generating a target elevation, it is only grabbing the target location and then arbitrarily using a nearby waypoint’s set altitude as the target elevation. -No matter if wpdsg is selected. So in your case it can make sense that a nearby waypoint’s altitude is fairly close to the ground (~
Damaged Edge forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=246616&page=18
when you say "hold the trigger down" what button are you talking about?
The trigger on the control stick.
Matt Wagner the second trigger stage as well?
@@JustDuff-yt whatever you have bound to "gun trigger"
@@CVSiN Make sure you have the TRIG OSB on the TGP boxed, also make sure you have the LTDR switch flipped to ARM next to FLIR switch, also make sure FLIR switch is on.
I want Matt to read me bedtime stories
Are you going to do a tutorial on buddy lasing?
Does someone know when should we use GBU and when JDAMS?
GBUs work better for moving targets. JDAMs work better than GBUs in heavy cloud cover.
I set up everything as Matt explained, but I have AUTO text on HUD crossed out and bombs keep missing. I entered code 1688, maybe default code is invalid?
Altitude? should be above 10k feet.
@@toddgerr OK, it has been fixed in the latest update. The problem was the laser trigger latching.
can i reset the targeting pod so its looking back infront of the aircraft?
Cage/uncage button
Hi, I have followed the instructions. The Laser Target designator switch does not stay in the ON (ARMED) position. When I move the switch it goes back to the safe position. Can you help me solve this problem
I would like to share some info about bug I experienced. Well, I work a lot with the Mission Editor. When I open any mission I created before TGP release and replace for example Mk-82 with GBU-12, the laser guidance won't work at all. Everything is set up properly, I can designate the target, release bombs, but no guidance when I hold the trigger. SOLUTION: if you experience a bug like that, DELETE your Hornet flight, and add it again on the Mission Editor's map, and arm with GBU-12s. Now laser guidance should work well.
I have my tdc slew set up on warthog works slewing radar but cannot get my pod to move ? Any ideas . It’s on the first cap on warthog.
Is there anyway you can show us all the buttons you have bound for the zooms and depresses? thank you
hi guys, some help please,i am using the tdc alternative (so no
need to depress while sleewing), i have discovered that to activate the laser you have to first press once the triggerthen the mav can spot your laser. The question is: i am sleewing the box on the target but i am not able to see the little square inside the cross in the flir designator, what is it and how can i have this on?!? i am able to hit targets anyway without it, but how to have it on?!?
How u keep ur plane level after u drop 1 bomb from 1 side? 😬
Is it just me or whenever I follow a lot of these tutorials there’s SOMETHING that never works. I got right up to the point of firing the Mav but the thing won’t fire. I have every indication wags has in his video too. I tried pressing the weapon release many times but if I hold it down too long the LTDr stops losing and the mav gets the X through the box. Why can’t I ever get a tutorial to work perfectly for me ever!
i have the same problem, its either i get a dud or this time the CODE option doesnt show on my weapons page
@@prentgc You dont have laser guided weapons loaded problably.
Matt can you or someone explain to me how does a JDAM can glide for so long if it doesn't have any wings, I mean it appears to defy physics
It's not gliding it all it's Free falling. Surface controls can do only as much but certainly not glide. In my understanding if you are dropping from 10 to fifteen thousand foot by the time 30 or 40 seconds has passed bomb travel right under you which after 40 seconds can be many miles depends on the speed that was initially used to drop it. I'm not an expert but it can be many miles.
I know this is not a forum but does anyone know how to delete the waypoints from the first TOO. Take out the first target okay come back around and try to designate a different target but the coordinates don’t change?
For some reason, when i follow the same steps on PG map, GBUs don't hit the target. On Caucasus it works with all weapons. Is anyone experiencing the same issue ?
This video is from the PG map, working fine here.
@@MattWagner Hey thanks for the answer Matt. I will give it a try one more time. We are 2 in the squadron having this issue
@@MattWagner Quick question Matt To lase you say in the video hold down the trigger i did this but nothing happens is it the second gun trigger ?
@@AVIATIONANDTECHNOLOGY. Make sure you have LTD/R on and trigger set on DDI.
@@MattWagner btw, most of the time I don't have to hold the trigger to keep lasing
F117A pretty pretty pweeesee! Love these gbu’s
17ll3 x214 a shame really, apparently you can see one at a museum.
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/198056/lockheed-f-117a-nighthawk/
God I love to go there and see one. 😊👍🏻
You say how easy it is but I have no idea where you got the code from. From your previous video using JTAC I understand JTAC gives you the code but if you are self designating using the Lightening Pod, where does the code come from to input? You did not explain that part.
Does the Hornet's TGP currently allow for IRMAV handoff? I stumbled into it once, but it seems like it's not working consistently.
The IR Mav in the Hornet cannot set a target point, unlike the A-10C.
I think we've got a failure in communication here, Matt. I meant to say can the TGP hand targets to IR Mavericks, not vice-versa.
@@Combatant5. No, there is no SPI function like in the A-10C. The closest is creating a target point which some weapons and sensors can create / be slaved to. IR Mav is not one of them.
I have a question, can I assign the fire button for cannon and such for the laser? Thanks!
Will there be any type of symbology in the HUD to indicate where the TGP is?
Wags said on his previous video it was coming later on yes.
I use this method. If you have the TGP centered with cage/uncage button and pres TDC button you set the target and see it in the HUD. From there you now see where to slew the TGP to find the actual target.
Christmas..? In July??
Wags, do you have to lase continuously or can you just lase in the terminal phase (last 12-15 seconds a la the A-10C)?
From my testing exp, you can pickle the bomb in freefall, only to lase at the last 10s before impact. As of now, the targeting pod follows almost all the logic from the pod for the a10c, which is also the litening
Holding the trigger down - I press the trigger and release it, in the right DDI it changes to LTD/R, is the laser still firing whenever it says LTD/R or do I really have to press and hold the trigger until impact? The trigger on my Hotas X looks like it may be acting as a toggle switch.
I was able to toggle the laser on by holding the trigger just for a short time, is this a bug or intentional?
Me too. 1 press the laser is one I don’t have to hold it depressed. Makes it easy imo
Hmm, now in a different sortie i had to hold it, must be a bug then
I think it's bugged at the moment. On single player it latches (as supposed to) but multiplayer it's press and hold.
what is the bind for the laser? When he drops the bomb, he fires the laser and i dont know what keybind that is
potatosu. Trigger / spacebar
alright thx it works :)
Hey unrelated question but will the F-16 have a cockpit pilot body like in the F/A-18?
I don't know what i'm doing wrong, but every time I try to arm the laser, the switch flips back into the standby position. Looks really good though.
Are you in A/G mode?
you MUST be in AG master mode to turn on the LTD/R. If you're in AA on NAV, the switch won't stay up in the ON position
Thank you all, I'm an idiot.
@@thathumanhayden2979 this just happened to me today, that's why I find this comment and help me too!!!!!
When will there be a update for the pod to work right on MP mode did a lot of testing and came down to it will work right if you spawn in a Air started jet with a payload pre loaded but i did test landing and rearm and that worked as well. i have a friends with the same issue and wondering why did a bug like this big did not get noticed
You rock WAG. thanks bro
I’m having nothing but problems with this. Sometimes getting the AUTO prompt, hold the release, looks like a good drop, get a TTI countdown to zero with the little green diamond on the target, but the AUTO doesn’t cross out and the bomb hasn’t left the aircraft. Other times it works ok. Other times the first one or two drops are perfect but subsequent drops are nowhere near the target and I can’t see anything. different.
ive noticed I didn't need to flip the laser search switch to use the laser search function in case u were unaware at this time
My horizontal pod slew is jerky. I am using a hotas hat switch for TDC not an axis. Is this why its jerky?
Sounds like a controller issue.
Question, will we be getting a lantern pod to mount on the fuselage missile rail, and will it have the same capabilities?
Hey Matt, is there any way to slave the TGP to a waypoint like in the A-10C?
Later in early access.
Wags! Awesome news. Will the F18 Hornet TGP be able to set SPI points on the ground, or slave to waypoints?
SPI, no; Target Point, yes. These operate differently though.
Roger that! It will be a welcome addition to be able to slave the TGP to a target area. Gives a whole new meaning in DCS to standoff attacks! Love it!
How do I undesignate a target? Once I lock it and pickle, it's still in my hud and I can't figure out how to remove the target.
Nosewheel steering button undesignate search it in the controls.
What key are you using for lasing a target trigger is not working for me?
so hold trigger the whole time until impact?
Yes
I have a problem using the 82LG or any laser guided bomb.If i am on high altitude (25000) the auto fuction gives me the release too late and the bomb misses the laser.My only successful drops occur if i move the velocity vector towards the target point so the bomb will take more steep angle to find the laser or if i am on lower altitudes >/15.000.I set up the bombs with auto/mfuz off/efuz inst Code same on each bomb and pod.Anyone knows on what alt. the LGB starts tracking the laser code?Cause i checked both wags and spud are above A.20.
I have the same problem. Being above 30k feet helps drop them in shallow dive. But they don't track the laser everytime
Where do you get the code for the targeting pod?
There is no code that you "get". Just make sure the pod code and the weapon code match.
Matt Wagner thanks!
Great !! Still no way to use UTM/MGRS coordinate in the INS ?
This
how exactly do i get the targeting pod? i don't see the option when I rearm and refuel
middle station
@@marien8171 thank you.. I never knew you could right click on the stations until like a day ago lol
@@1niceguyme no problem dude, took me a a while to figure out as well :)
I have this game/module and I think GD needs to have Air to Ground tutorials.
I am trying to set up a mission using the TGP.....I am not seeing it in and of my pylon options. Is it not out yet ?
Jen ONE. Open Beta
@@MattWagner my bad. I had a der moment. Great video Waggs.
Wags, No matter how many times I hit depress on the TDC control, I can't get the laser to fire , any suggestions?
Control stick trigger with TRIG boxed fires the laser, not TDC depress.
@@MattWagner yep, you're right. pilot error here. since the correction has been made, multiple targets have been lased and destroyed :)
@@MattWagner what control is that?
Hi sir, is it able to transfer acquired target to other types of Mavericks ?
You will be able to create a target point with the pod, from which you can slave the mav.
Is This feature already active? , Thank you great
Matt what about slaving the tgp to a waypoint?
On the forums it is stated this feature is not available yet
@@NineLineED man its hard finding vehicles at a distance with out hud syboligy or slaving to waypoints
I have a question. How do you slew the camera? I've tried the TDC Throttle grip and my camera will not slew whether by that analog control nor will it slew via the keyboard. Is this the same control that slews the target designator on the A-A radar? A-A mode works fine and in the Adjust controls it works fine (displays feedback). Is the camera caged? and if so what is the command to Cage/Uncage.
I found the answer but rather than delete this comment I thought I would share in case there are others with the same issue. The only thing omitted is you need to select the right DDI with the sensor switch on the HOTAS or what ever key is bound to the "Sensor Control Switch - Right" by default mine was RAlt + /. Thumbs up for this tutorial.
Having issues with LGB's and Mav E's I'm doing: Arm switch,A/G button, Mode auto, Fuse Nose and/or N/T, select instant detention, laser code, ...but when I select the fuse the LGB symbol X's out and the bomb wouldn't drop? am I missing something?
MFUZ Off and EFUZ Inst, like in the video.
@@MattWagner thanx
Is target range info displayed anywhere whilst using the pod?
Romeo Juliet Whiskey Not yet.
Hey Wags any idea if the apkws will come to dcs?
Perhaps for AI aircraft, but none of the flyable aircraft should have it based on the year being modeled.
"Let's find a juicy little hanger."
Nice new thing to play with!
But we have to hold down the trigger for lasing? This is due to first release of the hornet TGP? Hope this is not final.
Mine seems to be latching, I don't know if I've inadvertantly set that somewhere.
Awesome tutorial Matt - thank you! Could you please let me know which physical keys or designator you are using for slewing the seeker (I assume you are using Hotas Warthog?) as the way you are controlling it is both very swift and precise at the same time. Thank you.
Dariusz Gurtowski Axis slew
but is this function released in the latest update?
Yes
Will it be possible to drop more than one laser guided bomb at a time with different codes? For example, I laze with a code from the TGP while JTAC/Buddy lazes another target with another code? I would then drop the bombs in pairs and each can go to their own target, or am I just nuts? This is probably something they don't do in a real life but thought I would ask. Thanks!
I don't see why not. Since each bomb can be designated with it's own code, this should be possible.
good stuff. Is it also planned to have a recon pod (for reconnaissance) ?
Can you designate targets for other people?
Jacek S. Yes
I'm assuming the laser doesn't need alignment, correct? So a fast startup/scramble procedure will still work for anything non-GPS dependent...?
Correct, only JDAMs require a allignment procedure, this because they utilize gps system to guide then in free fall, where laser guided ones steer by the deflection on the nose seeker. As far i know of (which can be off), the tail fins are only for stabilizing the bomb in flight so it wont go flipping.
Outstanding!
Will the f-18 be going on sale anytime soon? I really want to buy one.
Sale probably be on Christmas
where is "STEP" button if using JSOW?
It's there. Make sure you select more than one station using QTY.
when the steam edition can get the update?
Its already is but you must use beta branch, hope this helps.
When?
Wait... is this already out?
Whats the next major feature that will be worked on?
Harpoon
I found that you do not have to hold the trigger. Just click it one to activate.
Everyone is now frantically testing this out.
IR Mav can not be slaved to TGP？
Hi wags I have a problem with my log in authorization? When I go to load DCS WORLD 2.5 it says invalid username or password? I don't know what happened I never had this issue before? So what do I do?
At least the ground work is now set up for the F-16 when it come out.....maybe add these features to the F-15 and convert it to the F-15E strike eagle so we can drop some GBU-28 bunker busters
I'm trying do the same here, looks that this stuff has changed
@17ll3 x214 I dont know buddy, I just can tell you that I use the flir pod very diferent that that way, stead of ''holding the trigger'' until the bomb fall (something that never work for me), I drop the bomb with a single trigger click and then active the laser too with a single click aswell, it falls at the target normaly...
@17ll3 x214 What the button that we must hold untill the bomb pop out? I just use a single click then it goes... but as Matt is saying I don't know what use, already tried trigger 1 and it don't work cause trigger 1 its to active the laser, I always use the trigger 2 to drop it when the line appaers in the hud and then press once the trigger 1 to turn on or off the laser...
@17ll3 x214 I click the trigger once to laze and weapons release to drop bombs
Nothing is safe anymore. Nothing! Thanks Team ED.
Is this out now?
Jason Townsend. Yes