Ff you could have one thing in the next update it would be…
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Although this is going to sound a lot like the ubiquitous request most people make to “add IFF,” I would like to see the transponder with mode 1, 2, 3/A, C, and 4 added, (not so much 4 since I can already get that by sending an “AWACS Declare” call.)I was just watching a video in this thread of a cool program called “X_Tech” someone is working on in the shadows which got me thinking about AWACS in general. Having a working transponder would be great for bringing more versatility to this role.
Mode 1 is basically military a 2-digit mission code assigned to aircraft working in an AO (“Hey I’m supposed to be here” code on the radar screen.) Mode-2 is a 4-digit code for aircraft that is basically a military version of the mode 3/A “squawk code” assigned by ATC (“This is who I am” code on the radar screen.) Mode 3/A is the civilian version of Mode 2 and Mode C is altitude reporting which falcon already does anyway. Mode 4 is the “IFF part” that lets aircraft equipped to do so interrogate each other. If you interrogate someone and the transponder respondes with the right key, you’ll know he’s friendly; otherwise, it’s a bogey (all you know is he is not specifically friendly, but still maybe not hostile.)
Anywho, I’m just asking to have a couple of lines added to the DED and editable in the cockpit and fed into the .ini file that constantly updates what is in your DED and allow the server to read that and push it out to the UI, or programs like F4AWACS or that X_Tech program. (Pardon me for not remembering the file name. I am in a third world country and away from my falcon computer, so please cut me a little slack.) Also, please let us turn it off/on as well so we can declutter radar screens with multiship flights.
I think the transponder could add a great dimension and utility to AWACS ops allowing interested radar operators the ability to assign codes to guys in order to have better SA.
Alright, I am ready to be chastised for making an “add IFF” request.
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Alright, I am ready to be chastised for making an “add IFF” request.
Get on the line Mister!
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An ODS theatre… But I think that’s not related to development. So I will ask for self generated buildings, just as our current trees, but populating the villages, towns and cities properly.
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You know how people report dreaming and out-of-body experiences during blackouts? The developers should add some trippy/absurd/random/ridiculous visions to simulate total loss of consciousness. Imagine the amount of people new to BMS getting confused and seeking medical attention!
On a more serious note, I welcome all improvement to AI function. They’re the source of most of my pet peeves. I appreciate that it’s been worked on.
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You know how people report dreaming and out-of-body experiences during blackouts? The developers should add some trippy/absurd/random/ridiculous visions to simulate total loss of consciousness. Imagine the amount of people new to BMS getting confused and seeking medical attention!
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jokes aside… I would really, really, like FCR->Maverick fixed . the SOI jump on some? coordinates…(there’s a thread about it somewhere)
… and option for loadout,
to have maverick(s) w/out sniper-pod ., option to manually deselect pod from loadout , … and HTS-pod also w/out harm’s
… so generally, ability to manually de-select stuff from loadout
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jokes aside… I would really, really, like FCR->Maverick fixed . the SOI jump on some? coordinates…(there’s a thread about it somewhere)
**… and option for loadout,
to have maverick(s) w/out sniper-pod ., option to manually deselect pod from loadout , … and HTS-pod also w/out harm’s
… so generally, ability to manually de-select stuff from loadout**
Erm, you know that’s already there, right??
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Erm, you know that’s already there, right??
You can’t. If you pick AGM-65 it checks “LOAD TGP” box enforced if available. You cannot uncheck it while AGM-65 is loaded.
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Perhaps this has been already asked for, but it should be useful when you ask Awacs for divert to other airfield, the response should add to the provided information of bearing, distance and Tacan Freq, the identification of the airfield and its tower freq.-
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You can’t. If you pick AGM-65 it checks “LOAD TGP” box enforced if available. You cannot uncheck it while AGM-65 is loaded.
Ah yeah, forgot about that. Was thinking of GBUs. Thanks for correcting
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no rain in the shelters
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no rain in the shelters
I believe that’s referred to as ‘Rain Occlusion’ (at least it is in Fallout/Skyrim) which is a DirectX 10+ feature I believe. Certainly it is a feature of Fallout 4 and Skyrim Special Edition which are both DX11 titles.
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Not sure how easy this is to change, or what the impact would be on things happening behind the scenes (e.g. LGB targeting by AI pilots), but a configurable (or at least a more realistic default) ground unit speed would be nice. Also having some indication in-game on when they’re expected to arrive at their destination would be useful for planning flights.
Did a test recently, with the following parameters:
- Ground unit composition: wheeled transport vehicles only (HMMWV and KrAz T 255B)
- Distance to cover: ± 200km
- Variables: Route area either controlled by own forces (unopposed) or enemy forces (opposed).
Results:
- Time needed remains unchanged, regardless of type of vehicle used. Have NOT tested with tracked vehicles, foot-mobiles or mixed compositions.
- Unopposed: 8h 34m 17s. Avg. speed = ~ 22 km/h.
- Opposed: 56h 34m 17s. Avg. speed = ~ 3.5 km/h.
I feel like these figures could be multiplied by 2.5 - 3x the current to be more realistic.
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Two more super useful things I would like to see. Also, if somewhere I can already find the latter in Falcon by all means someone school me up.
I digress, only one other time have I seen this requested so I wanted to reiterate it. I would like to have the ability to use MGRS as an input method. I fly real world military and no one has ever sent me a lat/long ever… Everyone uses MGRS. I just got back the middle east and all of the partner forces flying out there, (US, Brits, French, Italians) use MGRS. It just makes sense to be able to have both available since it is the standard for military operations.
2nd, I would like to know my present position in Lat-long/MGRS and not just bullseye. Bullseye is useful, but not as much for CAS missions, etc. Aircraft will often use northing and easting to deconflict strikes. If someone can tell me where in the aircraft I can find that I would appreciate it. Otherwise, I’d like that feature. I can’t say if the F-16 natively has that, (though it stands to reason it would) but I can say the AH-64 does and it just makes sense to have it. You could argue that you could use bullseye this way, but bullseye is a radial location, not a linear one. It would be more difficult to use for deconfliction of airspace than northing and easting.
Thinking about it, the Sniper pod probably displays this info, but I have to wait a couple days to verify. If someome can tell me it does then much appreciated.
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Two more super useful things I would like to see. Also, if somewhere I can already find the latter in Falcon by all means someone school me up.
I digress, only one other time have I seen this requested so I wanted to reiterate it. I would like to have the ability to use MGRS as an input method. I fly real world military and no one has ever sent me a lat/long ever… Everyone uses MGRS. I just got back the middle east and all of the partner forces flying out there, (US, Brits, French, Italians) use MGRS. It just makes sense to be able to have both available since it is the standard for military operations.
2nd, I would like to know my present position in Lat-long/MGRS and not just bullseye. Bullseye is useful, but not as much for CAS missions, etc. Aircraft will often use northing and easting to deconflict strikes. If someone can tell me where in the aircraft I can find that I would appreciate it. Otherwise, I’d like that feature. I can’t say if the F-16 natively has that, (though it stands to reason it would) but I can say the AH-64 does and it just makes sense to have it. You could argue that you could use bullseye this way, but bullseye is a radial location, not a linear one. It would be more difficult to use for deconfliction of airspace than northing and easting.
Thinking about it, the Sniper pod probably displays this info, but I have to wait a couple days to verify. If someome can tell me it does then much appreciated.
You can pull up your current coordinates on the DED. List > INS, I believe.
The Sniper will do it too, yes. Some option from the CNTL page.
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Sniper pods fitted with VDL can display UTM/MGRS data in the DL video. Its turned on and off through the MENU OSB, not CNTL. OSB 2.
If its enabled on the DL video, it is also displayed in the cockpit video. Note that this shows the lat/long and if enabled, the UTM/MGRS of the ATP SPI, not the aircraft position.
The MARK page on the newer tapes shows the UTM/MGRS position of the selected markpoint, but does not allow it to be edited. You still work in Lat/Long and convert to MGRS, NOT the other way around. Slightly older tapes have a separate MARK page access through SEQ which displays UTM/MGRS.
As noted, the INS page and GPS pages show your current lat/long.
First request, about using MGRS as input… this is not the place to request that… you will have to talk to Lockheed Martin about that one.
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Sniper pods fitted with VDL can display UTM/MGRS data in the DL video. Its turned on and off through the MENU OSB, not CNTL. OSB 2.
If its enabled on the DL video, it is also displayed in the cockpit video. Note that this shows the lat/long and if enabled, the UTM/MGRS of the ATP SPI, not the aircraft position.
The MARK page on the newer tapes shows the UTM/MGRS position of the selected markpoint, but does not allow it to be edited. You still work in Lat/Long and convert to MGRS, NOT the other way around. Slightly older tapes have a separate MARK page access through SEQ which displays UTM/MGRS.
As noted, the INS page and GPS pages show your current lat/long.
First request, about using MGRS as input… this is not the place to request that… you will have to talk to Lockheed Martin about that one.
UTM can be entered manually on the DEST page for conversion to lat/long coordinates
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Sniper pods fitted with VDL can display UTM/MGRS data in the DL video. Its turned on and off through the MENU OSB, not CNTL. OSB 2.
Ah, I thought that might be wrong. Good catch.
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As Leech said, MGRS can be entered on the DEST page. The MARK page also displays both lat/long and UTM/MGRS and the DED has a function to convert Lat/long to MGRS, but cannot convert MGRS to lat/long.
I fly real world military and no one has ever sent me a lat/long ever… Everyone uses MGRS. I just got back the middle east and all of the partner forces flying out there, (US, Brits, French, Italians) use MGRS. It just makes sense to be able to have both available since it is the standard for military operations.
Sounds like you are a helo guy? As a heavy pilot I haven’t used MGRS, but our jet can accept lat/long or MGRS. Although, as a non-air drop heavy pilot, there isn’t much need for me to use MGRS. For the guys on the ground, yep for sure they need it.
As for MGRS in Falcon 4….right now it’s more or less impossible without a bunch of code work that would convert the current “world” environment into UTM/MGRS if it’s even possible without a ton of hacks. Before it would even be worth that effort, it would be more beneficial to model a full sphere earth and ditch the flat projection theater style environment we have now…but I digress…