Hi Wags. Can I ask Why does WACQ take so long to acquire? I understand the volume being large but still should only take ~6 seconds to scan the whole volume. It takes almost 2 complete scans to detect a target 2.8 NM away. Note that the radar already scanned the elevation that the target ends up getting detected at with the target well within the horizontal scan width the first time it sweeps.
Have you released the bump mode? I’ve been hoping that the F18 had something as awesome as shooting off bore AIM120s with the HMD like the F16 Viper! It’s my absolute favorite way to splash Target! I may switch planes to the Hornet now! It can carry more AMRAAMs!
I'm a novice to DCS and was focusing on learning the f-18 radar selections and modes. I thought I had to learn how to designate targets with the radar. I realized what I wanted was how to get into air-to- air combat. Until I found your video, I was about to give up. THANK YOU, thank you!! As a retired engineer, I' m taking notes from your video and I think I understand what I need to know. WOW, wonderful explanation!!!
I think wev all been there in a merge....taking a fast snap shot.... thinking ur mad slick getting a dank off bore shot.....only for the dreaded yellow to text and then kicked to spectator to think about what you have done.
Great video. I've been a (lurking quietly) fan since your excellent start up videos. Thank you for all your great work. One thing I might've added for completeness, although not directly related to ACM modes, is that the HMD display can be toggled on / off with the HOTAS event/ recce/ mark switch. For those times when it just gets in the way.
If you get confused or not sure what mode you are in start over by going into GUN then select whatever radar mode you want to use ….. GUN to reset when in the heat of battle.
I just want to add that from a default ACM weapon (guns, sidewinders) you do not need to go to boresight first, just select the ACM mode you want. From a 120 you would need SCS forward first to access the other ACM modes.
Pretty solid! Thx, did not know about the implementation of LHACQ-Mode until now. Maybe I should read the manual sometime again, lots of stuff getting added recently for the Hornet.
Great video, lots of details! 👍🏻 Once I get the rig and the modules, I feel like I could beat anyone in DCS - based solely on watching videos like this one. 😁🥳😎 Until then, I enjoy watching and learning. Thank you for the effort, Tricker!
This is going to be so helpful! I forgot about ACM modes and I was on a server last night trying to lock up a guy in front of me but I couldn't get a lock on the Radar. ACM would've been so helpful last night! :P
The uplook at 13:57 is what confused me and that's why I'm here. I remember being able to go SCS fwd and immediatelly aft and get to vertical, but not anymore. Was wondering if I was doing something wrong. Good to know you have to go through wide beforehand.
Don't know why I never bothered with ACM modes. Been flying the Hornet for a long time but whenever I get into a WVR fight I usually just switch to guns or use the HMCS to sling Sidewinders. Never had a reason to use boresight or vertical scan and probably never will since guns and the helmet are all you need. Not really gonna be launching Sparrows or AMRAAMs when WVR.
Fun fact, the ACM acronym originally stood for "Amazing Cock Man". Used mostly in training, pilots would yell ACM over the radio to try and spook the other pilot when in close during a dogfight. The goal was to let the other pilot know they were close enough that they could visually identify the other pilots junk, a rooster call of sorts. Command didn't like the publicity and attention this term got so the mission changed, and the term is now known as "Advanced Combat Maneuvering" because of it.
Great video! One quick note, we'll later add the bump option for the GUN, BORE, and VACQ ACM modes.
Awesome, thanks for sharing Wags!
The Hornet polish is very real, fine job to everyone at ED
Hi Wags. Can I ask Why does WACQ take so long to acquire? I understand the volume being large but still should only take ~6 seconds to scan the whole volume. It takes almost 2 complete scans to detect a target 2.8 NM away. Note that the radar already scanned the elevation that the target ends up getting detected at with the target well within the horizontal scan width the first time it sweeps.
Have you released the bump mode? I’ve been hoping that the F18 had something as awesome as shooting off bore AIM120s with the HMD like the F16 Viper! It’s my absolute favorite way to splash Target! I may switch planes to the Hornet now! It can carry more AMRAAMs!
Wait what is the bump option?
I'm a novice to DCS and was focusing on learning the f-18 radar selections and modes. I thought I had to learn how to designate targets with the radar. I realized what I wanted was how to get into air-to- air combat. Until I found your video, I was about to give up. THANK YOU, thank you!! As a retired engineer, I' m taking notes from your video and I think I understand what I need to know. WOW, wonderful explanation!!!
Great video Tricker. Now I can shoot down friendlies by accident more efficiently.
Hahahaha
I think wev all been there in a merge....taking a fast snap shot.... thinking ur mad slick getting a dank off bore shot.....only for the dreaded yellow to text and then kicked to spectator to think about what you have done.
Great video. I've been a (lurking quietly) fan since your excellent start up videos. Thank you for all your great work. One thing I might've added for completeness, although not directly related to ACM modes, is that the HMD display can be toggled on / off with the HOTAS event/ recce/ mark switch. For those times when it just gets in the way.
Thanks for the comment. That's a good idea, I'll see if I can incorporate that into a future video!
If you get confused or not sure what mode you are in start over by going into GUN then select whatever radar mode you want to use ….. GUN to reset when in the heat of battle.
Sound advice Mr. Bullet 🚀
Thank you for the. Most concise, perfect tutorial on these modes. ED needs to hire you. Bravo and thanks again.
I just want to add that from a default ACM weapon (guns, sidewinders) you do not need to go to boresight first, just select the ACM mode you want. From a 120 you would need SCS forward first to access the other ACM modes.
Very nice, thanks for sharing! Probably should have mentioned that 🤓
this is by far the most clear and helpful video I've found on this, great for reviewing and refreshing, thank you
SO that's how it works :D Thanks for the great video, subscribed!
Excellent video again Tricker, very precise and straight to the point.
Nicely done fella, nicely done enjoyed that.
Pyro
So many key binds. Thank you so much for listing them all!
wow, genuinely didn't know this existed, thanks!
Thank you for making this lesson about the current DCS F/A-18C ACM Modes for us Tricker.
Pretty solid! Thx, did not know about the implementation of LHACQ-Mode until now. Maybe I should read the manual sometime again, lots of stuff getting added recently for the Hornet.
Me too
Hey Tricker. Great content and concise. Easily the best explanation of the PVI for using Hornet ACM modes.
Year later and still one of the best vids on Hornet ACM.
Thanks for this Tricker - wasnt aware of the HACQ modes - looking forward to giving it a go tonight
Thanks, great vid, I was using part of it, but it reminded me of so much more available to the pilot.
Great video, lots of details! 👍🏻 Once I get the rig and the modules, I feel like I could beat anyone in DCS - based solely on watching videos like this one. 😁🥳😎
Until then, I enjoy watching and learning.
Thank you for the effort, Tricker!
Thanks papa! I'll do some more cold war stuff soon for you hehe
@@TrickerDCS I appreciate that, and I'm pretty sure others will enjoy it, too! 😎
Great work as always. I'd love to see an in-depth radar tutorial for the Hornet. Like how to maximize effectiveness with it.
Using my HMD to shoot off bore Is literally my favorite thing to do in the game
This is going to be so helpful! I forgot about ACM modes and I was on a server last night trying to lock up a guy in front of me but I couldn't get a lock on the Radar. ACM would've been so helpful last night! :P
Excellent video!! Really helpful and clear. Appreciate it
Learning Hornet. Thanks Tricky! Very detailed.
Don't let me down
@@TrickerDCS Never bro! :)
Love the Hornet content! Keep it coming!
very helpful been struggling how to lock bandits great video.
beautiful as always!!!!
Another great video.
Really nice vid with all the modes in one place. Thank you!
I like your dog
The uplook at 13:57 is what confused me and that's why I'm here. I remember being able to go SCS fwd and immediatelly aft and get to vertical, but not anymore. Was wondering if I was doing something wrong. Good to know you have to go through wide beforehand.
Great video. Nice quality. Good explanations. Now a video in the same quality about radar modes ,AACQ an all that stuff would be great.
I appreciate the chapters.
On my computer the command to bring up WACQ/UNCAGED is TDC Depress. Just putting it out there. I've been a fan for years!
Not all HOTAS are the same.
Good Video, keep up the good work buddy.
Another great video!
Very good info thanks for sharing
Love these factful thorough tutorials. Keep it up sir ^^
Great video, thanks for making it!
thank you
Thank you sir! Helped a lot.
Great vid. Did you notice the change to sparrow STT? It changes from high frequency to PDI now.
Nope I didn't! Awesome
I was praying the F18 had a off boresight HMD mode like the F16 does in dogfight mode!! Thank you!!
This was so helpful, thank you
Great video, I wish use-cases were explained for each of the ACM modes. Do you have a video on this or know of videos that might dig a little deeper?
Another fine tutorial. You never disappoint...not in your tutorial videos at least. Thanks, as always and you're pretty fly for a pilot!!
You're my numba one fan
Great tutorial, thank you.
Great video ! Thanks !
I love when you press and hold my sensor select
Appreciate the tips. Nice video
Great content GIB MORE VIDEOS I WANT YOUR CHANNEL TO GROW HUGE!!
Working on it!
Very helpful, thanks.
Nice channel. Subscribed.
Don't know why I never bothered with ACM modes. Been flying the Hornet for a long time but whenever I get into a WVR fight I usually just switch to guns or use the HMCS to sling Sidewinders. Never had a reason to use boresight or vertical scan and probably never will since guns and the helmet are all you need. Not really gonna be launching Sparrows or AMRAAMs when WVR.
You do know the theory behind it, but we all know you can’t hit anything 😁 Great Video! 🤘
Hahaha, you're the best
@@TrickerDCS I’m a great motivator! 😁
that was really helpful , thanks a lot
I wonder how Uplook mode would be applicable to DCS. My gaming chair won’t support that many G’s
Haha I was wondering the same thing
Very helpful!!
very intuitive
well done
Awesome dude, thanks......Locking targets in TWS and RWS in BVR can be confusing where they fail to lock ?
Are you having trouble lockimg baddies in TWS and rws?
Thank you!!
thanks for good info
Great tutorial thank you
Just what I need
Is there a spam 120 mode?
Only if you fire everything!
Actually there is. It's not implimented yet, but you would be able to bug multiple TWS tracks and one trigger press will fire like 4 AMRAAMs.
Yah can't wait for this, New meta for spamming
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It's a lot of stuff to remember! The radar ACM modes are so many. Which one do you recommend? or Which one is your favorite mode? Thx
It just depends on the situation honestly, but the one I use the most is vertical scan in BFM
hi , very good tutorial , where can i download your f18 livery ?
Thanks! Livery used is in the video description
Good Stuff!!
Dear Tricker ,
what joystick curvature setting values resembles real F-18 joystick the best ?
Hey I wish I had that answer, I would go to the dcs forums and ask in the F18 section. I'm sure there would be plenty of good answers!
Great video
Top!👍👍
how does one exit these modes?
What about uplook?
Well done! Very useful. Any tutorial about F-18 TWS radar mode?
That will come soon when they stop changing things on the radar
Can you do a tutorial Also for bvr radar modes?
I plan too
Uplook? Have an updoge instead
🐶🐶🐶 I wish I could post a doge
@@TrickerDCS doggy 😏
Your Voice acting & chill Hot Tub background music is distracting & i love it
Thanks papa, you taught me well.
Please tell me the song's name!
Unfettered - Jobii
Great video, now I can kill that pesky tomcat in rising squall mission #1, he gets me every time. I rage quit a few minutes ago because of him.
There was a distinct lack of drumming in this tutorial
Dutt will be here soon!
Fun fact, the ACM acronym originally stood for "Amazing Cock Man". Used mostly in training, pilots would yell ACM over the radio to try and spook the other pilot when in close during a dogfight. The goal was to let the other pilot know they were close enough that they could visually identify the other pilots junk, a rooster call of sorts. Command didn't like the publicity and attention this term got so the mission changed, and the term is now known as "Advanced Combat Maneuvering" because of it.
This is not a F16?!?
🙀🙀🙀
BFM me bro
Only if you have a clinic