AI wingmen engaging ground targets

[delta_lima]

I've always struggled with this in CFS2. How can I get my wingmen to engage ground targets? They're great at attacking aircraft, but because I can't designate a ground target, when I give the "attack" command, they just mill around. I'll have them on my wing right before setting up a dive bomb or strafing run, but they just dick around.

Is this because

a) there indeed is a way to designate a ground target, and I just haven't yet figured out how, or
b) there is some other logical explanation?

Many thanks!

BTW - having an absolute riot with Ocean Fury - it's like a new sim compared to the old PTO stock campaign. I'm just wanting to develop my wingmen's careers a little bit ...

 

[Jagdflieger]

Delta Lima,

You can designate ground or sea target for you wingmen to attack.

Use:

Shift T to bring up your tactical display
T to cycle from air to ground or sea mode
Tab to select your target

Here is a screen shot showing a ground target selected and designated for AI engagement.

 

[delta_lima]

Delta Lima,

You can designate ground or sea target for you wingmen to attack.

Use:

Shift T to bring up your tactical display
T to cycle from air to ground or sea mode
Tab to select your target

Here is a screen shot showing a ground target selected and designated for AI engagement.

Aha! Well, I can't blame the troops for being lazy if their flight leader doesn't communicate, huh? :mixedsmi:

Thanks - will try tonight.

dl

 

[Fibber]

AI_FLIGHT_TUNING

DI;
Over at simviation there is a download tutorial guide by Tango Romeo titled "AI_ FLIGHT_TUNING". It deals with exactly what you are asking. Due to TR's desires I don't think it would be proper to post here.

 

[delta_lima]

Delta Lima,

You can designate ground or sea target for you wingmen to attack.

Use:

Shift T to bring up your tactical display
T to cycle from air to ground or sea mode
Tab to select your target

Here is a screen shot showing a ground target selected and designated for AI engagement.

Hmmm... not working. I'm going to look at my command/assignments. Will advise.

thanks,

 

[delta_lima]

Hmmm... not working. I'm going to look at my command/assignments. Will advise.

thanks,

Success - I had inadvertantly made my mode toggle "M" instead of T. Life is good, and those lazy pilots can now earn their flight pay, such as it is....