Summary
OK… let’s hit the high points and then call it a day.
- A good attack starts with good parameters. Use our parameters to fly a realistic bombing pattern.
- Understand the LASTE HUD symbology for A2G bombing.
- Understand the concept of the AOP and its relationship to s typical A2G flight path.
- Know how to set your desired dive angle.
- Know how to “track” the target.
- Understand the effect of trim and speed on the release point.
- Know the importance of “follow through”.
- Know how to deal with moving targets.
Once again, that’s it… a “quick and dirty” on how to get the most out of your jet!
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Test System Specs
This is the computer that I used in this article.
- Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz processor
- ASUS P4V4X / 533 FSB motherboard
- On-board sound
- 1GB RAM
- Windows 2000
- VisionTek ATi Radeon 9800 256MB (1024×768, 32-bit color)
- Catalyst 3.10 drivers
- Direct X 9.0b
- HOTAS: TM F-22Pro (digital), TM TQS throttle, and TM Elite rudder pedals
- LOMAC Gold version