Spotting enemy aircraft (online)

[Redroach]

Are you really sure those automatic reports are aircraft that have been "spotted"? Sure, you ATAG guys know best because you implemented it, but it someteimes feels different.
For ex. I had a report yesterday that picked up planes on a grid which was presumably the location of their home airfield, at angels 1,5k or something - which indicates that they've just taken off, something what Chain Home is known to have been capable of

[JTDawg]

Originally Posted by Redroach

Are you really sure those automatic reports are aircraft that have been "spotted"? Sure, you ATAG guys know best because you implemented it, but it someteimes feels different.
For ex. I had a report yesterday that picked up planes on a grid which was presumably the location of their home airfield, at angels 1,5k or something - which indicates that they've just taken off, something what Chain Home is known to have been capable of

Yes m8 even the lone aircraft that it says in grid what ever , when we are hawking above, an it says at 2.5 if we look hard enough ,We will see them ( or the single 109) climbing out . From what i see they are on the money, each an every time, At least from the allied side . If you fly red catch 1 of us on line an we take you to the action

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Redroach

Are you really sure those automatic reports are aircraft that have been "spotted"? Sure, you ATAG guys know best because you implemented it, but it someteimes feels different.
For ex. I had a report yesterday that picked up planes on a grid which was presumably the location of their home airfield, at angels 1,5k or something - which indicates that they've just taken off, something what Chain Home is known to have been capable of

I only detailed how the enemy aircraft reports are generated. If they seem more like Chain Home Defense sightings.....then that's exactly what they are! Enjoy -- that's the main thing.

EDIT: I second what JTDawg said, if you see any of us online then jump on Teamspeak and join us. We're an easygoing bunch but it's great having the backup up there.

[AbortedMan]

What's the issue with the Tab-7-1 menu option to request targets?...not the automatic radar calls. I hear Blue gets pinpoint grid reference/elevation and Red gets bearing from your location...which is highly inaccurate most of the time.

While on Red team, I traveled a heading for ages following the request target's vectors one day while just testing it out and it sent me miles and miles out to nowheresville...outside of the map even, where I came upon a blurry textured landmass that was probably Norway or something.

[ATAG_Snapper]

Dunno A.M., haven't used it. Will give it a try and see.

[Redroach]

I have been in your TS already... you don't listen or talk too much to strangers though

And the tab 7-1 thing: tried it a few times and all I got is 3 lines, one saying 30, one saying 300, fighters and one saying 90, bombers... as I said, it's a cover-up once again, from what I've seen

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Redroach

I have been in your TS already... you don't listen or talk too much to strangers though

And the tab 7-1 thing: tried it a few times and all I got is 3 lines, one saying 30, one saying 300, fighters and one saying 90, bombers... as I said, it's a cover-up once again, from what I've seen

Oh no!!!! I'm one of the most loquacious people I know! Just ask me!

Seriously, Redroach, I apologize. I remember when you were on, there were a few of us on TS, and I had a number of things going on that night that distracted me from the game at hand. Otherwise I would've suggested you and I jump on a separate channel to get you up and running, as I do with many newcomers. Hopefully the other fellas you were chatting with were more helpful than I was that night!

[JTDawg]

Originally Posted by Redroach

I have been in your TS already... you don't listen or talk too much to strangers though

And the tab 7-1 thing: tried it a few times and all I got is 3 lines, one saying 30, one saying 300, fighters and one saying 90, bombers... as I said, it's a cover-up once again, from what I've seen

Hey m8 we dont do it on purpose!!! i have to turn up my volume for each person (so if i didn't answer ) I probably really didnt hear or understand what you were saying or might have thought you were talking to someone else, I fly with cockpit open there is alot of noise ! Maybe next time direct your question to a certain player , or who is taking off at manston , More than happy to fly you around the map an show you where everything is at !! Let me turn up my volume So a hunting Dawgs invatation! let me know!!

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by JTDawg

Hey m8 we dont do it on purpose!!! i have to turn up my volume for each person (so if i didn't answer ) I probably really didnt hear or understand what you were saying or might have thought you were talking to someone else, I fly with cockpit open there is alot of noise ! Maybe next time direct your question to a certain player , or who is taking off at manston , More than happy to fly you around the map an show you where everything is at !! Let me turn up my volume So a hunting Dawgs invatation! let me know!!

You're off the hook, JT. You weren't flying that night; Redroach's comment was directed at me, as it should. I'll keep an eye and hopefully he'll join us again when I can welcome him properly.