Mini HUD allowed?

JaBog32_Dirty · 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?

Thanks, Dirty

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).

LawnDart

Burner · 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.

TBT_Piper · Post by **TBT_Piper** » Sun May 22, 2005 12:55 am

So you guys "fly the paint" and disregard your insturment?

STRIKER · 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.

Flying the Friendly,

JaBog32_Dirty · 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.

Dirty

TBT_Piper · 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!!!