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Title: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Marshal on March 18, 2009, 07:34:31 PM: I would like to know if you can practice Manual Bombing Calibration in the Training Arena.
I need to help some squadies learn the manual calibration.

Thanks
:salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Murdr on March 18, 2009, 07:42:02 PM: By default it is set to MA standard, but...Yes, any of the trainers can change that arena setting so your squad/group can practice. Just tag one of us if we are on, or give us a heads up on the timeframe you plan on practicing.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Marshal on March 18, 2009, 07:52:48 PM: Thank you Sir.

We would be practicing Friday 3-20-09 from 21:00 to 22:30 EST.
That would be great if one of the Trainers could set it up for us.

:salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Murdr on March 18, 2009, 07:58:29 PM: I won't be "on" then, but I'll make a note to stop in before 21:00 to make the change and note the MOTD.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Marshal on March 18, 2009, 08:36:14 PM: Excellent :aok
Much appreciated Sir.

:salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: fuzeman on March 18, 2009, 08:38:59 PM: You can always load up the TA map offline and make a few arena settings changes.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: haasehole on March 18, 2009, 10:39:26 PM: was also looking to train the manul calibration for our squad thursday 3/19/09 8-10 pm cst if you can turn it on please :pray also will it compensate for wind when you use manual calibration :salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Traveler on March 18, 2009, 11:02:58 PM: Quote from: Murdr on March 18, 2009, 07:42:02 PM
By default it is set to MA standard, but...Yes, any of the trainers can change that arena setting so your squad/group can practice. Just tag one of us if we are on, or give us a heads up on the timeframe you plan on practicing.

I'm confused, by "MA" do you mean "Main Arena" and by "standard" do you mean the calibration method/procedure that we go through now by folloiwng the written instructions when in the bombadear (F6) position. My question is, if it's set by default; what needs to be changed?
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: AWwrgwy on March 18, 2009, 11:06:54 PM: Quote from: Traveler on March 18, 2009, 11:02:58 PM
I'm confused, by "MA" do you mean "Main Arena" and by "standard" do you mean the calibration method/procedure that we go through now by folloiwng the written instructions when in the bombadear (F6) position. My question is, if it's set by default; what needs to be changed?

Manual calibration is the "old" way of calibrating the bomb sight before "easy mode" calibration was introduced. Instead of just holding a key to calibrate, you actually have to hold the cross hairs of the bomb sight on a specific point of your choosing for a specified time.

I imagine the settings need to be changed from "easy" to "old".

:D

wrongway
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Murdr on March 18, 2009, 11:49:36 PM: Quote from: Traveler on March 18, 2009, 11:02:58 PM
I'm confused, by "MA" do you mean "Main Arena" and by "standard" do you mean the calibration method/procedure that we go through now by folloiwng the written instructions when in the bombadear (F6) position. My question is, if it's set by default; what needs to be changed?

Yes, by "MA standard" I mean the settings as you encounter them in the main arenas. As wrongway mentioned the MA's are set to "easy" bomb calibration. With "easy" disabled, you have to go through the extra step of using your controller to hold the crosshair on a fixed point on the ground while holding the Y key. Long ago, that was the part of the calibration process in the MA. The harder method is still used in special events and AvA at times.

Quote from: haasehole on March 18, 2009, 10:39:26 PM
will it compensate for wind when you use manual calibration :salute

Neither method compensates for wind layers.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: steely1 on March 19, 2009, 12:11:53 PM: Is it possible to change this bomber calibration setting in offline?

If so how?

Thanks for the help :salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Lusche on March 19, 2009, 12:50:44 PM: Quote from: steely1 on March 19, 2009, 12:11:53 PM
Is it possible to change this bomber calibration setting in offline?

If so how?

Thanks for the help :salute

When in offline mode, click

Options - Arena Setup - Environment - Arena Settings

Scroll list down until you find FlightModeFlags. Open it and uncheck "Auto Calibrate Bomb Sight".

Your bombsight should now be in old manual mode. You can see this by looking at the instructions top left corner after getting into calibration mode.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: whiteman on March 19, 2009, 01:20:20 PM: AVA has the old bomb site also, talk about a surprise the first time.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Ghosth on March 19, 2009, 02:56:34 PM: TA is setup for today with the "old" method enabled, and the "precision" green crosshair turned off for FSO or Scenario practice. Note at bottom of MOTD
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: TUK on March 19, 2009, 03:01:04 PM: Quote from: Ghosth on March 19, 2009, 02:56:34 PM
TA is setup for today with the "old" method enabled, and the "precision" green crosshair turned off for FSO or Scenario practice. Note at bottom of MOTD

Yeah , Ghost set the Ta up for it today. Thanks Ghost and Lusche for your help. Worked great , and learned a lil !
Thank you trainers! TUK151 :salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: steely1 on March 20, 2009, 02:43:11 PM: Thank you for the info Lusche :rock
that should be very help full :aok

:salute
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: ketinkrad on March 24, 2009, 05:24:09 AM: Does that mean under "Easy" you do not have to do anything except bomb?
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: AWwrgwy on March 24, 2009, 05:41:14 AM: Quote from: ketinkrad on March 24, 2009, 05:24:09 AM
Does that mean under "Easy" you do not have to do anything except bomb?

Easy = Press F6 to go to bomb sight. Follow instructions. Basically press U to go to calibration, hold down Y for a few seconds, press U again to exit calibration.

wrongway
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: ketinkrad on March 24, 2009, 06:52:53 AM: Do you have to do this before each bombing run?
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: The Fugitive on March 24, 2009, 08:01:28 AM: yes, because your speed and altitude are never the same so your bombs would drop in the wrong spots.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: ketinkrad on March 24, 2009, 08:14:24 AM: Thank You Ketinkrad
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: fuzeman on March 24, 2009, 06:31:28 PM: Note- the Training Arena was reset today and I believe the Bombing calibration is back to MA usual.
Title: Re: Manual Bombing Calibration
Post by: Murdr on March 24, 2009, 06:42:18 PM: Rgr fuze. I updated the MOTD, and will leave it set at MA standard for now. It can be changed in the future when requested.