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    • OldGoat5
      OldGoat5 last edited by

      Hi,

      I need help with the math of this equation: “Approx. Sight depression = 3.14159/180 * tan^-1(releaseAltFeet/bombRangeFeet)”

      p.92 of Realism Patch 5 Manual (for level bombing profile) contains this example: “3.14159/180 * tan^-1(2,000/7,900) = 247mrad”

      But when I try to reproduce the answer, I end up with .004327.

      Can anybody help? Or has a better manual for these calculations?

      Thanks

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      • OldGoat5
        OldGoat5 last edited by

        Wow nvm guys.

        Use a real calculator and use “DEGREES” mode.

        Wolfram failed me and I thought to use Radian mode.

        For anyone else trying to learn them. Now to write the code…

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        • Blu3wolf
          Blu3wolf @OldGoat5 last edited by

          So, did this progress?

          Currently trying to muddle my way through making attack cards, and calculating the various different numbers is… time consuming, at best.

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          • OldGoat5
            OldGoat5 @Blu3wolf last edited by

            Yes, its in my program, bms kneeboard and planner released on Google Play. Currently has the level release profile, the rest are coming.

            Thats why I added it, takes forever to do with paper and a calculator.

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            • Blu3wolf
              Blu3wolf last edited by

              Is this program released?

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              • OldGoat5
                OldGoat5 @Blu3wolf last edited by

                @Blu3wolf:

                Is this program released?

                Yes, i edited my post. Released about two weeks ago, to android on Google Play.

                https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oldgoat5.bmstacticalreference

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                • Blu3wolf
                  Blu3wolf last edited by

                  Downloading now. Guess Ill keep going with the cards at the moment, seeing as I plan to do more than just level release. Will have to keep an eye out for updates!

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