This is what SPA mode is for. You moved an existing waypoint over to a detected target. But if you don't have a nearby waypoint to repurpose, do a radar fix in SPA mode. You can do up to 9 of them. It will not change your current destination when you take a SPA fix. You can set any of the recorded targets as your current destination using the normal 1-9 buttons (not B1-B9) while in SPA mode.
So if I'm understanding correctly: Radar to SPA mode, find target, T1 and TV to mark the target, then hit one of the keypad digits (say for example 1 to create waypoint Bx1)?
@wraith444 Bx points are not involved here. In SPA mode, pressing 1 will select recon target 1 as your destination and it will show as a red M1. (There is also a bug currently where you have to press T0 again after TV to set the fix.)
@@machalot ah, ok I see. Do recon targets show up in the HUD when switching to ANF mode? I have a bit of a hard time finding targets with mavericks at a reasonable range in the viggen so I'm hoping to use this method to narrow the search area a bit when I'm not 100% certain where the target is.
Great info, thanks! I'm usually in the Viper so normally I'm just in the mindset of completely ignoring the A-G radar unless I'm hunting for moving targets... Clearly my approach needs a bit of a shake up with the viggen!
I actually don't think setting QFE is necessary for rockets. It will help when you are far away from the target, but as you get closer the radar will take over and at that point QFE is no longer used. I think it was the youtuber "Stellan Hilmerby" that said it - I guess he actually is an old Viggen pilot. He seems to know what he's talking about at least and I have had good results with not setting QFE for rockets.
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This is what SPA mode is for. You moved an existing waypoint over to a detected target. But if you don't have a nearby waypoint to repurpose, do a radar fix in SPA mode. You can do up to 9 of them. It will not change your current destination when you take a SPA fix. You can set any of the recorded targets as your current destination using the normal 1-9 buttons (not B1-B9) while in SPA mode.
So if I'm understanding correctly: Radar to SPA mode, find target, T1 and TV to mark the target, then hit one of the keypad digits (say for example 1 to create waypoint Bx1)?
@wraith444 Bx points are not involved here. In SPA mode, pressing 1 will select recon target 1 as your destination and it will show as a red M1. (There is also a bug currently where you have to press T0 again after TV to set the fix.)
@@machalot ah, ok I see. Do recon targets show up in the HUD when switching to ANF mode? I have a bit of a hard time finding targets with mavericks at a reasonable range in the viggen so I'm hoping to use this method to narrow the search area a bit when I'm not 100% certain where the target is.
@wraith444 If you select target 1 in SPA mode, then switch to ANF, I think it will show up on the HUD. The height will depend on your QFE setting.
Thanks for this! Viggen is my first plane ever and having a blast with it and wanting to really learn the hell out of this thing.
Oh that’s an odd choice, it’s one of my favourites. You can join this we can fly together discord.gg/16agr
Great info, thanks! I'm usually in the Viper so normally I'm just in the mindset of completely ignoring the A-G radar unless I'm hunting for moving targets... Clearly my approach needs a bit of a shake up with the viggen!
I actually don't think setting QFE is necessary for rockets. It will help when you are far away from the target, but as you get closer the radar will take over and at that point QFE is no longer used. I think it was the youtuber "Stellan Hilmerby" that said it - I guess he actually is an old Viggen pilot. He seems to know what he's talking about at least and I have had good results with not setting QFE for rockets.
Indeed Hilmerby is a former AJ37 pilot, thank you for the tip!
Very useful! Thanks!
can you turn your mic volume up next video? Great work.
Thank you very much Sir!
That Viggen sure is a good aircraft, almost as good as a Huey. 😉 All kidding aside, another fine tutorial from Aviation Nation. 👍
Great tutorial. Next time boost your sound! I had to crank the volume to max to hear you. Love the Viggen so much :) And I'm still very bad with it.
On the plus side, thanks for enabling the CC :)
I almost understood xD
No, its not You! Its just me 😂 I will have to try that on my own. Thanks bro!
What about static targets like buildings, fuel tanks, or farps
Untested but non moving trucks still show up
Wonder if its realistic, its seem too easy
Why can't you see any of the buildings on the radar?
Poor audio.