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TACAN for AICarriers Nimitz

As a sidenote:

@Pat,
I noticed your posts in the "MV22B-released" thread.
If you have tried my addon for this: I have added a ground-tracking radar.
Meaning that you can find any AI Carrier in a (selectable) 1 - 100 nmiles radius, and fly-to it automatically (the radar visually shows the position of the carrier relative to the aircraft, and all aircraft/carrier flight info) where the gauge commands the Autopilot.

Although this addon is now specific for the MV22B, I can easily strip it down to make it generic for any aircraft (like a Harrier) if there's any interrest.
Only requirement is, that the aircraft uses the standards FSX Autopilot functions; not sure though if the Razbam Harrier uses these, but I guess it does.

Rob
 

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rcbarend said:
As a sidenote:

@Pat,
I noticed your posts in the "MV22B-released" thread.
If you have tried my addon for this: I have added a ground-tracking radar.
Meaning that you can find any AI Carrier in a (selectable) 1 - 100 nmiles radius, and fly-to it automatically (the radar visually shows the position of the carrier relative to the aircraft, and all aircraft/carrier flight info) where the gauge commands the Autopilot.

Although this addon is now specific for the MV22B, I can easily strip it down to make it generic for any aircraft (like a Harrier) if there's any interrest.
Only requirement is, that the aircraft uses the standards FSX Autopilot functions; not sure though if the Razbam Harrier uses these, but I guess it does.

Rob
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Count me in as being very interested,Rob,and as usual great job,and thanks.:very_drunk: Cheers
 
I was so focused on Jivko's HUD, and the RFN gauges, that I didn't even think (no surprize there) about that radar add-on for the Mv22. It sounds like the perfect solution for planes that can't pick the ships up via TACAN. Like the Razbam Harrier, for example :D
Or the F8F that just came out from Mr. Shupe. It's a wonderful plane but there's no way to find a previously placed boat. Realistic to put a Radar in it? Not really, but I wouldn't care.
I'll take a look and see what it would take to make it usable for another bird, if you like, or eagerly await your accomplishment of the same thing. I'd sure appreciate it as an add-on for any plane, that's for sure.
I know there's a radar out, actually several, but the one I'm thinking of is named ARS4.zip (the downloadable file). It the Advanced Radar System 4 and it shows ships, AI vehicles, etc etc. I'm not sure of it's range, but I think it would work also. I really would rather the radar from Rob, though, having experience with his work. Extremely pleasant experiences, let me say. I've been using his stuff since RCBCO-2.
I'm thinking that making that radar of yours available as a stand-alone would be an awesome solution, not to mention being a great add on. For any number of planes. I know I certainly would make extensive use of it :D
Thank you very much, Rob, I really appreciate the offer. I apologize for using your first name so extensively, BTW. I can never remember how your last name is spelled, no matter how often I see it. Mind like a steel sieve, I swear. :biggrin-new:
I will look forward to seeing the radar come out as a separate, stand-alone download.
Pat☺
 
Thanks again Rob and Pat, :adoration:

Rob that look brilliant. I'd love that in the cockpit of the Harrier. I bet it looks fantastic in night vision goggles.
You say the only requirement is the aircraft uses FSX A/P functions - the Razbam does not have an A/P as such - but it does have SAAHS - as in the real thing.

I've cut and pasted text from the manual as it explains much better than I could do;



SAS is ALWAYS on unless in combat. It seems to smooth out input controls and helps to stop the thing lurching around the skies and causing sickness.
The two AFC switches I flick on when I've got the ALT and HDG as I want it and it holds those. If you make inputs whilst AFC is engaged the aircraft 'fights' you for control. To desengage you can either flick the two OFF or hit the button for FSX A/P I have mapped on my joystick. So it must, I guess, be using - to some extent - FSX A/P Standards.

What do you think? :adoration:
 
Sure looks like it's the usual FSX Ap system, just uses different names, but I've been wrong before :D
Stab Aug and AFCS are two different things. Stab Aug just makes the plane smoother. Controls, or smooths out, sudden control excursions. That's why it's off in combat. You're moving the controls too far and too fast for it to keep up with, so to speak. Most Stab Aug systems will "trip" off if the controls are moved too suddenly in any of the three axes. That was one of the tests we did during Phase inspections, in fact. Hook up the hydraulics, and try to trip the Stab Aug. Not the distance you move them, but the sharpness, or suddeness, of movement, if that makes sense.
The AFCS, on the other hand, is what's called a "Pilot relief" system. Basically, an autopilot. Should use the standard FSX AP functions, so the Radar from Rob should work, I think (although rarely).
Hope this helps a little...
Pat☺
 
Okay, I'll have a go at it.
But I first want to release it for the MV22B.
Which is hopefully this week, since I'm going away on a holliday at the end of this week.
So please be patient ...;)

Cheers, Rob

PS: No problem using my first name; my last name is usually mis-spelt anyway ...LoL
 
PS: No problem using my first name; my last name is usually mis-spelt anyway ...LoL
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That's why I carry my license with me. It's the only way I remember my own.

Take all the time you want. I quit being in a hurry years ago. Just makes more grey in my beard, and besides, I'm too old and fat to hurry...

Have fun on vacation!

Pat☺
 
rcbarend said:
Okay, I'll have a go at it.
But I first want to release it for the MV22B.
Which is hopefully this week, since I'm going away on a holliday at the end of this week.
So please be patient ...;)

Cheers, Rob

PS: No problem using my first name; my last name is usually mis-spelt anyway ...LoL
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No problem at all Rob...no rush.

Would be excellent to have it. Let me know if you need any info from my end.

Have a great holiday.

Cheers, Jim
 
PhantomTweak said:
That's why I carry my license with me. It's the only way I remember my own.

Take all the time you want. I quit being in a hurry years ago. Just makes more grey in my beard, and besides, I'm too old and fat to hurry...

Have fun on vacation!

Pat☺
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Pat, I just send you a PM.

Rob
 
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