How to hit GMT with LGB?
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Is there a key callout for that continuous laze (first trigger det)
I have been looking for it but haven’t found yet.Thanks
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For moving target, use continous lasing.
Agreed
A good habbit would be to combine the continous lasing with lead aiming at time of release. -
@b.s.:
Is there a key callout for that continuous laze (first trigger det)
I have been looking for it but haven’t found yet.Thanks
Set your automatic lasing to start earlier and you wont have to hold the trigger in to do it. You can set that on the LASER DED page.
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@b.s.:
Is there a key callout for that continuous laze (first trigger det)
I have been looking for it but haven’t found yet.Thanks
Only in PTR mode is there a latch option (2nd detent). Otherwise no there is no function to latch the designator ever. It makes a lot of heat and is a huge safety problem. Hold-to-lase and automatic only for good reasons.
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Only in PTR mode is there a latch option (2nd detent). Otherwise no there is no function to latch the designator ever. It makes a lot of heat and is a huge safety problem. Hold-to-lase and automatic only for good reasons.
Actually, in AG CCIP mode, pulling the trigger past the second detent should latch the laser for 30 seconds, or until the weapon is released. The same is true for CCIP Rockets. Not sure if it works like that in BMS though. One way to find out!
EDIT: While we are on the topic of things that might not work in BMS, how cool would it be if the VDL menu and functionality worked? Im just envisioning being able to upload a video stream from your BMS TGP display in real time to a server that could display that to a human AWACS… not the worlds most useful thing but pretty damn cool!
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The CCIP Laser 30 seconds latch is implemented.
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The CCIP Laser 30 seconds latch is implemented.
Could you point me to instructions on how to do it? Im not having much luck demonstrating the latched mode right now.
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Could you point me to instructions on how to do it? Im not having much luck demonstrating the latched mode right now.
Sure I would if I remembered it myself :mrgreen:
I’ll try to check, it was long time ago… Leech if you remember (I’m sure you do :)), please direct.
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Sure I would if I remembered it myself :mrgreen:
I’ll try to check, it was long time ago… Leech if you remember (I’m sure you do :)), please direct.
Oh yeah I had completely forgotten about that. No worries though.
The second gun detent will initiate the latched laser function while in CCIP When the latched laser is activated, the laser will fire for 30 seconds. continuously.Shit… Reddog and Darkman are gonna kill me… sorry guys!!!
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Actually, in AG CCIP mode, pulling the trigger past the second detent should latch the laser for 30 seconds, or until the weapon is released. The same is true for CCIP Rockets. Not sure if it works like that in BMS though. One way to find out!
The CCIP Laser 30 seconds latch is implemented.
Could you point me to instructions on how to do it?
The second gun detent will initiate the latched laser function while in CCIP When the latched laser is activated, the laser will fire for 30 seconds. continuously.
Yeah, thats what I was trying before. Following those instructions, I am unable to get latched laser fire.
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I’m having this issue, and seem to be (think I am) doing everything correctly, but the GBU goes ballistic after leaving the rails. I’m running a TE against moving T62s using GBU-12s.
CMBT Laser is selected
TGP is designating a PT target
Manual lasing all the way from release (I’ve also tried auto with varying auto-times)
“L” is flashing in the TGP all the way downI’ve tried from various altitudes, (12000, 15000, 22000, etc) Racking my brain to figure out what I’m missing. I’ve RTFM (or at least I’ve read hundreds of pages from various manuals, always possible I’ve missed something), and followed the weapons checklist for LGB (level).
What could I be missing??? Thanks in advance!
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Are the TGP and LGB using the same laser code?
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Is the laser ranging? do you see a “L” near to the range label n the TGP when the laser is fired?
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Is the laser ranging? do you see a “L” near to the range label n the TGP when the laser is fired?
Yes. I confirmed the L designation is present on the SPI info in the HUD as well as flashing in the TGP while lasing, so I seem to be getting a valid Lase. I’m investigating the LASER code, but I think both are set to 1688. I just noticed in the training manual that 1688 is supposed to be set if you’re flying a TE, but suggested other codes if you were flying lead or wing in a MP flight. I’m sure that’s relevant, but I’m going to go back to the -34 and see if I missed something there with laser codes that I didn’t understand. thanks.
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Are the TGP and LGB using the same laser code?
Yes. 1688 is set on both the preflight loadout page, as well as the LASER page in the DED. I just flew this again and continue to have the same issue.
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Yes. I confirmed the L designation is present on the SPI info in the HUD as well as flashing in the TGP while lasing, so I seem to be getting a valid Lase.
Yea, but actually I wasn’t talking about the flashing L but I meant the label near the range in the TGP MFD only, there is a label left of the range value, the options are: Blank when TGP isn’t tracking, “T” for TGP track and “L” for laser ranging, only when there is a L left of the range, then your laser is actually ranging. I’m saying this because if for example you are lasing through clouds then your laser is firing but cannot range and so you’ll see a “T” there and not a “L” even though your laser is fired and everything seems fine. And of course, bombs require a ranging laser (clear path).
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Yea, but actually I wasn’t talking about the flashing L but I meant the label near the range in the TGP MFD only, there is a label left of the range value, the options are: Blank when TGP isn’t tracking, “T” for TGP track and “L” for laser ranging, only when there is a L left of the range, then your laser is actually ranging. I’m saying this because if for example you are lasing through clouds then your laser is firing but cannot range and so you’ll see a “T” there and not a “L” even though your laser is fired and everything seems fine. And of course, bombs require a ranging laser (clear path).
Rgr, i know what you’re referring to. I have seen it momentarily lose track and show a “T” next to the range, and then regain track and show an “L”. I have also had several passes that were complete interrupted tracking all the way to the ground, but still didn’t achieve a hit. I tried changing the laser code in preflight and match it in the DED LASER page, but still no luck. I was in FO COOP earlier today and was hitting moving targets with LGBs, so I know it works there. Why it won’t work in a TE I have no idea.
If someone had time, maybe build a simple TE with moving T62s and test it out using GBU-12s?
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Yeah, thats what I was trying before. Following those instructions, I am unable to get latched laser fire.
Hi,
I confirm that the CCIP auto latch of the laser isn’t working in the release, Problem found and fixed.
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Rgr, i know what you’re referring to. I have seen it momentarily lose track and show a “T” next to the range, and then regain track and show an “L”. I have also had several passes that were complete interrupted tracking all the way to the ground, but still didn’t achieve a hit. I tried changing the laser code in preflight and match it in the DED LASER page, but still no luck. I was in FO COOP earlier today and was hitting moving targets with LGBs, so I know it works there. Why it won’t work in a TE I have no idea.
If someone had time, maybe build a simple TE with moving T62s and test it out using GBU-12s?
Do you have the TGP as SOI?
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There’s no need for that AFAIK. As long as the TGP is on target and the laser is used correctly, it will fire and guide the bomb regardless of TGP being SOI or not.