Love watching your videos! They are always very informitive and also entertaining. Hope you keep producing them, also hope you decide to do some videos using the A-29.
Hi Iain your video series are awesome. I have some problem using the bombing computer on A4E. I followed all your spes in the setup but i never saw the online popup on the pit and the indication for to release the bombs
Im glad we were able to sort this out on the discord channel. I have added a note in the description that the bombing computer procedures have changed in the latest release.
The in the released version of The A-4E for DCS, the LABS system is not implemented - only the bombing computer - and it has it's own switch position now. In real life the LABS (Low Altitude Bombing System) was a system that was developed to allow US fighter bombers to deliver nuclear warheads from low altitude. The pilot would perform a high G pull up maneuver Over the target and toss the bomb to high altitude providing enough time for him to egress the area before the blast. That was the theory anyway! As I said, it's not implemented in the game. At the time of the release of this video the developers were still using the LABS setting on the dial because the had not had a chance to redo the switch to add the CMPTR. That has since been done so you no longer use the LABS setting.
@@Sidekick65 thank you. the tutorials on line show that LABS needs to be selected but since i am using the v 2.0, i was quite frustrated by the fact it didnt work. i tried 'cmptr' and discovered that worked but then did not know why they kept the LABS on the dial. Any way, how can i make that LABS sound lower? It is annoying.
That one is filmed on the Persian Gulf Map. It was a mission that I made specifically for range practice. There is a newer version that I now use that uses the Caucasus map. You can pick up the mission files on my Discord server.
Thank you very much for this very helpfull Video. Very nice for me as a student. Maybe I know why not all yor bombs hit the target. Look at 2:36, there is a little a little interval :-) With zero, I think, all are hits. Excuse my bad english. Stay healthy!
I cant seem to get the bombing computer to work. Not sure what I'm doing wrong? Radar set to A/G, Selector set to LABS, stations armed as normal. When I make a run and pickle/hold, nothing happens. Any ideas?
Great videos. Thank you for the uploads. How do you get the % accuracy to show up? For instance, at mark 3:19 it shows top right that info. I downloaded your file, yet I don't get those messages. Thanks again.
There's an issue with the rangescript in the file. The latest release of DCS broke the script. I have newer version with a work-around that you can download if you come to my discord channel discord.gg/DB4CQcc92u
After many years of not using it, and even many months of not even doing DCS, I've tried it last evening on F-86, and couldn't get them to release for the life of me lol. At least I was right on target when I switched to manual release :p
There's an old version of the ED User Files site- www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3312663/ But it needs an update to the Range Script file to work properly. There is a newer version on my Discord Server (link in description) that will work with at least some iron bombs. There are also template files there so you can build your own bombing range.
Hmmm... not sure. This video is a little out of date because the A-4E has been developing in the mean time. You could try this ua-cam.com/video/AMcxekcKWoU/v-deo.html which is a newer video. If that doesn't work, feel free to drop by the Discord channel and I will see if I can help.
Always a good day when I see you in my recommendations.
Always a good day when I see a comment on one of my videos! Let's call it even. :-)
Love watching your videos! They are always very informitive and also entertaining. Hope you keep producing them, also hope you decide to do some videos using the A-29.
Thanks. There are a few A-29 videos on the Channel. I hope to keep making more, for sure.
I love your videos so much ❤
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Hi Iain your video series are awesome. I have some problem using the bombing computer on A4E. I followed all your spes in the setup but i never saw the online popup on the pit and the indication for to release the bombs
Im glad we were able to sort this out on the discord channel. I have added a note in the description that the bombing computer procedures have changed in the latest release.
thank you for some good video. What is the practical difference between LABS and cmptr?
The in the released version of The A-4E for DCS, the LABS system is not implemented - only the bombing computer - and it has it's own switch position now. In real life the LABS (Low Altitude Bombing System) was a system that was developed to allow US fighter bombers to deliver nuclear warheads from low altitude. The pilot would perform a high G pull up maneuver Over the target and toss the bomb to high altitude providing enough time for him to egress the area before the blast. That was the theory anyway! As I said, it's not implemented in the game. At the time of the release of this video the developers were still using the LABS setting on the dial because the had not had a chance to redo the switch to add the CMPTR. That has since been done so you no longer use the LABS setting.
@@Sidekick65 thank you. the tutorials on line show that LABS needs to be selected but since i am using the v 2.0, i was quite frustrated by the fact it didnt work. i tried 'cmptr' and discovered that worked but then did not know why they kept the LABS on the dial. Any way, how can i make that LABS sound lower? It is annoying.
can't wait for this maybe ill be able to hit stuff now
And maybe avoid it when it tries to hit back! More on stand-off techniques with the CP-741 coming.
Does the computer know the flight characteristics of any store or is it hard wired to slick bombs? Can it be ussed with dispensers?
It's for slicks only. It just so happens it works with MK-20's too.
Thanks!
Really cool! Where is that bombing range located? Is it on a stock map, or a mission mod? thanks-
That one is filmed on the Persian Gulf Map. It was a mission that I made specifically for range practice. There is a newer version that I now use that uses the Caucasus map. You can pick up the mission files on my Discord server.
Thank you very much for this very helpfull Video. Very nice for me as a student. Maybe I know why not all yor bombs hit the target. Look at 2:36, there is a little a little interval :-) With zero, I think, all are hits. Excuse my bad english. Stay healthy!
Thanks. I will take a look. Always lookinf for wayst to get better!
I cant seem to get the bombing computer to work. Not sure what I'm doing wrong?
Radar set to A/G, Selector set to LABS, stations armed as normal.
When I make a run and pickle/hold, nothing happens.
Any ideas?
Not sure. The place to for help is the A4 mod Discord channel. If someone can help you. It would be there. Good luck.
APC active when bombing is a proper way? Thank you
No, that's probably just an artifact that the switch on my HOTAS Puts it in standby automatically and I forgot to turn it off. 😅
Great videos. Thank you for the uploads. How do you get the % accuracy to show up? For instance, at mark 3:19 it shows top right that info. I downloaded your file, yet I don't get those messages. Thanks again.
There's an issue with the rangescript in the file. The latest release of DCS broke the script. I have newer version with a work-around that you can download if you come to my discord channel discord.gg/DB4CQcc92u
Hi Iain!!
Will you redo this video using the v2.0?
Yes. It's on the list!
@@Sidekick65 I appreciate!! Tks
A lot like auto release in F-86, though I was more accurate in F-86 with using the force, or in other words, Kentucky windage :p.
I am just starting to experiment with the F-86. I will look forward to comparing them.
After many years of not using it, and even many months of not even doing DCS, I've tried it last evening on F-86, and couldn't get them to release for the life of me lol. At least I was right on target when I switched to manual release :p
What's the name of that bombing range mission or mod you are using? Is it publicly available?
There's an old version of the ED User Files site- www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3312663/
But it needs an update to the Range Script file to work properly.
There is a newer version on my Discord Server (link in description) that will work with at least some iron bombs. There are also template files there so you can build your own bombing range.
Not sure why it doesn't work for me.... Using the mk82s
Hmmm... not sure. This video is a little out of date because the A-4E has been developing in the mean time. You could try this ua-cam.com/video/AMcxekcKWoU/v-deo.html which is a newer video. If that doesn't work, feel free to drop by the Discord channel and I will see if I can help.