Mini HUD allowed?

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Mini HUD allowed?

Post by JaBog32_Dirty » Sat May 21, 2005 11:05 am

Hi,

I would like to know if use of the Mini-HUD is allowed. At view angels aft of ten/two o'clock I find it easier to judge roll inputs with help of the Mini HUD. I'm not sure though, I still haven't fount "my way". Does any one of you use it?

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Post by Lawndart » Sat May 21, 2005 1:23 pm

I know SilentEagle likes it, but we normally fly with the mini-HUD disabled since the majority of us find it distracting...

Personally I fly tighter without it, since all I'm focused on is what's outside the aircraft and the relative motion between myself and lead (if I'm in formation).

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Post by Burner » Sun May 22, 2005 12:02 am

yeah don't rely on the mini-HUD, it doesn't give you much precise info. also when you're really close in formation you don't have time to cross reference instruments, the most I'll look away is a quick NumPad0 to check brakes flap or gear.
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Post by TBT_Piper » Sun May 22, 2005 12:55 am

So you guys "fly the paint" and disregard your insturment?
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Post by STRIKER » Sun May 22, 2005 4:30 am

A good pilot would never "disregard" their instruments. They are vital when flying any platform. I think the point Burner was trying to make is that the mini HUD doesnt give us everything we really need to look at (i.e. power settings/fuel). I personally find it as a distraction like LawnDart said due to the fact I need to be so focused on my lead and left wing to stay in left delta. Like Burner mentioned, if we need to cross-check our instrument we can push numpad 0 for a quick reference check if we have the time just as I am sure the real Thunderbirds do.

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Post by JaBog32_Dirty » Sun May 22, 2005 6:37 am

...after a couple of flights I also start finding the mini-HUD distracting. OK, it gives you some attitude information, but a trained eye looking at lead will give you a lot more info in a lot less time!

...so, no more mini-HUD for me.

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Post by TBT_Piper » Tue May 24, 2005 5:58 pm

JaBoG32_Dirty wrote:...but a trained eye looking at lead will give you a lot more info in a lot less time!
LOL!!!
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