How to use the Hornet Radar like a Boss | DCS World

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0:00 Intro
2:00 Setup
7:20 PRF
10:34 TWS
20:53 Advanced Example
22:57 Pro Tips
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[@104thMaverick]

Just a heads up about the PRF guys, getting a lot of people telling me I'm wrong about the PRF instruction in the video. I do know that High PRF is for HOT contacts and Med is for flanking/cold contacts, the reason I didn't present it this way is because I use the 25-20nm rule instead and it works perfectly. My intention was not to teach people how real pilots use the radar, my intention was to teach people how I use it ... Like a boss ;)

[@MetaliCanuck]

Your intentions turn out to be how we used the APG unit in the Hornets though. Everything you said is how most of us in Canada used them including myself and how we were trained on it for these scenarios you showed. Good work.

[@NR-qo1xn]

You have it spot on mate and they're right, too. There's no wrong version here. Keep impressing us lad. Cheers.

[@10percenttrue]

I thought it was great! Keep pumping these out.

[@JoJo-vm8vk]

@@MetaliCanuck Yet I feel like the radar ranges in DCS are on the low side, both in Hi and Low PRF 🤨

[@j_356_5]

And I thank you for doing so. About to get serious about learning the damn radar and your video is providing me a great base. Thank you again.

[@TheKythia]

This video should be mandatory education whenever someone buys an F/A-18C module. You solved like 10 issues I had with it coming from the Viper. Thanks a lot, sir!

[@kshitijeminem]

I agree. What an absolute masterclass

[@telkicelstascal8875]

i have a problem that no video i have seen actually answers this question...... how do you move the yellow box so you can choose the scan area

[@telkicelstascal8875]

and how do you change prf ?

[@TheKythia]

@@telkicelstascal8875 You have to make the radar MFD your SOI (Sensor of Interest), then you can use TDC Forward/Aft/Left/Right to move it. To set SOI use the Sensor Control Switch Forward/Aft/Left/Right. Its a really weird concept for PC users with a mouse, but think of it from a console player's perspective, who only has a joypad. You can only ever interact with a single MFD in your cockpit, and to do that you have to "activate" it by setting it to SOI. Also, the yellow box is just a mouse cursor for your plane. It doesn't move the radar dish in any way. To set the PRF, click on the button next to it on the MFD. You can find its location on Chuck's F/A-18C Guide, page 187.

[@razortosh]

i have the yellow box in question bound to my pov dpad on my hotas

[@TheRandomSqueak]

As a smooth brained intellectual, I'd like to say how simple you have made this tutorial. Excellent work, man!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad you liked it, thanks man!

[@mikemybalzich3159]

smooth brain intellectual lol. im gonna use that

[@datutturugang666]

might be one of the best self irony examples i’ve ever heard, gonna borrow dis

[@Shehbaz666]

your brain is rough bro

[@djbiscuit1818]

0:00 Intro 2:00 Setup 7:20 PRF 10:34 TWS 20:53 Advanced Example 22:57 Pro Tips

[@treypeters1087]

Lp

[@treypeters1087]

😅 😊😊😊😅

[@aeroRCmodels]

Good stuff!! Undesignate NWS button will also cycle between two contacts in auto if u are shooting at more than one bandit

[@737Maxter]

Awesome! The best hornet radar tutorial I have seen. I actually learned a lot even after flying it since release as well. Keep ‘me coming!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad it helped!

[@ch0asnature]

@@104thMaverick yes it is , no exaggerations here

[@ch0asnature]

yes it is , no exaggerations here

[@crashbar77]

I've been learning the F-18C a little over a year now and this video finally put all the A/A puzzle pieces together for me. Now I'm taking bandits down.....like a boss! Thank you very much.

[@atomicunderground9971]

Mother of god! You are a freaking hero. Went up in Hoggit PGAW tonight and put this to the test. No frustration just disintegrating enemies. Thanks Boss

[@scrag0416]

This is one of the best tutorial's that I have seen in a while. Well thought out, concise, and smooth flow. Nicely Done!

[@magnificentlifephoto]

AWESOME video. I've watched them all (by others), yet continued to struggle. You absolutely nail all of the critical areas with succinct precision. I can't wait to practice these skills. Thanks!

[@skypiratez]

Oh thanks a million for this video! It's exactly what I needed. Been trying to figure out the Hornet radar for since it was released in EA but you just nailed the exact amount of info required to operate it quick and efficient.

[@krisdellalawson5484]

great video. Best tutorial I've seen, no fluff just straight to each teaching point with clear explanations.

[@TrickerDCS]

I feel like a boss now

[@fredellis5764]

Been struggling w/these issues and this video is by far the best tutorial I've found. Thanks much, mate!

[@groundpounder0541]

Half way through and this is already a superb video. Thanks for this 👍

[@zachrosburg7435]

thank you for the hard work Maverick, this answered so many questions i had about the hornet radar and can't wait to get home tonight and implement these, i've been struggling with the radar for awhile now and i think finding this video is going to help so much! thank you again!

[@Mako-sz4qr]

Wow perfect timing ! I’ve been doing just BFM stuff and just now getting into BVR and was so frustrated with not knowing the hornets radar and locking target I will be watching this several times. A huge thanks man !

[@Mako-sz4qr]

You definitely earned a sub with this one thanks for sharing !

[@104thMaverick]

You're very welcome dude, good luck!

[@tkdazzler1-130]

Holy smoke. This took all the tiny bits of knowledge I had of the hornets 'crappy' radar and made it amazing! Thanks and cheers, mate!

[@jakeforan3694]

Best lesson I have found on the topic - good balance of how and why. More of these please :)

[@anonymous15432]

“I’m not Scott Manly!” Too funny, great vid.

[@LordRoxy]

We all watch many many KZbin videos of variable quality. Every now and again we come across one that's outstanding and in my opinion this is one of those. Extremely well thought out, professionally delivered and to boot, emphasises the need to practice, practice, practice. Fantastic; and has answered many of the questions I had at this juncture when moving onto AA combat and wondering why the radar was not playing.

[@bakzetary3145]

Best tutorial ever on the subject. (I wish more KZbinrs would be this patient and thorough!) I was avoiding A-A in the F-18 until now, thank you sir!

[@bigrivercod]

Thanks for creating and sharing this. I look forward to trying it out.

[@michaelgriffin1601]

What an insanely good tutorial video. Noob here and just started getting into the radar stuff and first time so far i was really not getting a lot of it down. Will be referencing this video a ton and an instant subscribe!

[@Kaneguy]

This video is a game-changer for me. Gave up on the F18 almost a year ago because I couldn't keep anything locked up. Came back to it yesterday, saw your video and fell in love with it all over again. Went from 0-1 kills in MP before getting killed to 5 kills in one session. Getting to the right menus to set things up takes a little patience but the set up can be done. Thanks for making this video!

[@cowboy10uk]

Huge thanks for this mate, one of the best radar tutorials I’ve ever seen. Now on my download and saved list. Hopefully I might finally start being able to pick up and fight targets on the radar now.

[@104thMaverick]

Good luck dude!

[@kezzack]

This vid really helped me out a lot, was getting overwhelmed by groups of bandits but with setting PRF as necessary and using 4b 40d I'm able to go toe to toe with 2 bandits and splash them both with a tws multishot consistently without losing lock while dodging those pesky incoming missiles

[@karlkurtz5794]

Came back to DCS and was looking for refresher videos. Learned more in this video that most others combined. Well done sir

[@rationaleatheist8769]

I’ve been flying the radar wrong this whole time! Great video Mav, learned a lot and will definitely need to rewatch to get it all down before my next session.

[@sloppydog4831]

Well, what I can say? A much needed video. Very throughout, linking one feature of another. Generally speaking, most tutorials only show one feature per time, you showed how things link together , which is very nice.

[@operator-lorak]

This is the best radar tutorial I have seen since playing DCS.

[@brianstevens7241]

Thanks for taking the time to share this info.

[@whippingstar]

Going to sing with the choir here and say this is the best tutorial for new players I've found. Clear, concise, and extremely effective, even for someone like me who's been (seriously) playing for less than a week.

[@HolyOrangeJuice]

Only thing that could enhance this video is timestamps for the different topics. Awesome info. I'd like to learn more about other radar modes you briefly mentioned and quick hotas commands.

[@LTRMCrew]

GREAT video Mav, thanks for this one for sure. Going to need to watch it 1000 times to get all the info out and into my head!

[@ToastyWalrus7]

Just recently started playing but I really like your teaching style in these videos man. Keep them up! Theyre a huge help to us new players

[@Revan1977]

This answered a lot of questions for me. Excellent work! Thanks!🙂

[@guriak210]

I started getting into DCS recently, and the F18 in particular. This video was a big help to understanding the radar and how to use it effectively. Thanks Mav!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad it helped!

[@graemeflaherty38]

This tutorial helped me get my first kill (In multiplayer) in DCS. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@sgtkikkoman_]

Hey man, just wanted to say this video has helped me get more kills than any other videos on the hornet I've watched combined. Fantastic work, keep it up, liked and subscribed!

[@sosagegaming2193]

Thanks Mav, been waiting for a good explanation on the radar. Especially in action. Good Man.

[@104thMaverick]

Glad to help

[@laur.an01]

Best guide handsssss down. New to DCS and this radar/weapon system has been confusing me for days, now I finally get it

[@IPAColosseum]

This was THE video that helped me figure out the Hornet radar. Thanks so much for this bro!

[@Paul-cj5wg]

excellent tutorial explains why i struggle to lock up a bandit just need to remember everything you just taught, cheers Mav.

[@jasons9564]

Ive been playing DCS since I bought the A10 on Steam when it was a standalone game (early 2010s?). And Ive been watching tutorial videos ever since. This is one of the best Ive seen in a long time. Thank you for making such an informative and easy to understand video! Subbed

[@Narcos78]

i can only say... thank you! for this amazing job, finally a video that is really clear about what to do and why. i really hope that one day you will discuss A/G RADAR as well, i'm in trouble with it. Keep on this way, greetings from an italian virtual hornet pilot. (your new sub)

[@Faltrollet]

Big thanks! Been flying hornet for a while but never did find videos like this! For once I did not know you could save your radar settings for the different weapons, nor the HMD distance! Great advice!

[@MacDokie]

Been flying the Hornet for a while now and this was the best radar tutorial! Thanks!

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks mate, glad you found it helpful

[@slyderace]

OMG, I kept wondering why I could never lock onto anything outside 40 miles so I came back to this video and discovered I had totally forgotten about Med/High PRF when trying to lock a bandit...As usual, I LOVE your tutorials and still fly the Hornet thanks to your videos! :D

[@fortinero3361]

I'm a Viper pilot, but just watching your awesome video, makes me want to fly the Hornet, good stuff mate.

[@Mcfly868]

Omg. THank you. This is such a great video, even for someone who flew F18 exclusive for over 1 year. It really pissed me off when one day i find my hornet TWS scan zone to not follow TDC slew. It bugged for AGES till now - after you've mentioned spot mode. Thank you!

[@carrotsandrunning]

this video is pure gold. Thanks for making it, can't wait to see if it helps - i gave up playing dcs when they nerfed the hornet radar last year.

[@johnathanakr]

This video helped me loads and loads, thank you, way better than any of the other Tutorials. you explanations of of why you are selecting each option was a game changer. thank you.

[@104th_raccoon]

Well done as usual! Great stuff!

[@slyderace]

Thank you so much for this video!! I've been having problems locking targets while online yesterday! This is going to help so much for tonight :D

[@ch0asnature]

You my friend are a real DCS teacher - you have solved many frustrations by your clear video, love the accent too :) - UK here

[@sirkreitz4484]

Great tutorial and awesome tips. I appreciate you showing us your version of the Radar use. Very clear and easy to follow!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirkreitz4484]

@@104thMaverick Just wanted to share, Since I watched your video, I started applying some tactics similar, had my first 6bandit flight. 5 bandits on missile 1 on gun - Thanks again for sharing your tips :) PVP too!

[@oneill6291]

Amazing! Thank you so much. Finally getting a solid grip on this!

[@RotorBrake]

I watched this video a few months ago. It changed my F-18 game forever. I have shot down as many as 4 bogeys in a single volley. Meaning "fox 3, times 4". Thank you Maverick.

[@104thMaverick]

awesome to hear mate!

[@mskochinski]

Amazing video, well done and thank you for making it easy to follow

[@Nightwulf29]

Thanks so much for this video! I kept losing targets or couldn’t target an enemy and you made it so clear for the Hornet’s radar. Truly appreciate it!

[@104thMaverick]

You’re very welcome mate, I’m glad it helped!

[@LesPeterGuitarJam]

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to explain this. I've been have some problems getting locks, and keeping locks. This video helped to fix that. You definitely earned my sub. Cheers from Denmark, and fair wind my friend...

[@Aisxosthevak]

Great vid! I think it's worth mentioning the brick timeout with the timer on the data page too, as it also deletes your trackfiles in tws right now... And it switches back to 4 seconds every time you switch weapons

[@monkey.360]

from a new learner - that was a great vid to start my learning. Cheers man.

[@rickmasseur2008]

Great stuff! I needed this!

[@IRoNCLaW]

Excellent!! Decided to support. Clicked the subscribe and bell. Strong work here, man!

[@steeltiger5000]

Mav, Great video and you provided some great information and insight. You're a credit to the DCS community.

[@diabolesco]

I'm starting with the F18 in DCS, and this video tutorial is superb. Very clean explanations. Thanks for the video!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad it helped, good luck!

[@Warcraze13]

Glad I found this video. Very excellent presentation on how to effectively use the F18 radar which I was struggling with. Thank you for sharing!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad it was helpful, you’re very welcome!

[@TFCSHQ]

This was probably the most helpful video I've seen on the F/A-18C, or DCS for that matter.

[@Jasperjvr2010]

One of the best hornet instruction videos out there. Thanks for the effort and great tips

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks for watching

[@YNraged]

Great video man! Best radar tutorial!

[@GM-fh5jp]

Excellent tutorial Mav, thanks for posting!

[@104thMaverick]

My pleasure!

[@alexgrant2000]

This is the best DCS tutorial video I have ever watched, thank you for your time on this video. I will put this to work and become a better pilot!

[@104thMaverick]

Cool story @mobius 708 you need to get a life dude and stop haunting this video with your sad put downs, no one cares how wrong you think it is, it’s helping people that’s all that matters.

[@maxwille7648]

Awesome Video thanks. Feels like moving from a beginner to an expert

[@GameWithOxy]

Some excellent tips in this video.. Highlighting the exact areas where I need to understand and improve. Thankyou.

[@FNS2107]

Best and most complete tutorial on the radar, hands down! Also really enjoy your accent

I have revisited this video after a year. I frequently fly the Hornet but this is still gold! If you could do a similar video for the Viper I would be very glad!

[@adrianoscimone]

This is pure gold. Thanks guys

[@KairuDebisu]

amazing video and really helpful, i am still learning th f-18 and these videos have been a grate help,,,,and the scott manley reference was just golden, made my day when i heard it

[@HungrigerHugo89]

Thanks, I really love the practical application tips!

[@IsmaelJordaphoto]

Wow! I really appreciate this Master Class, my friend. Thanks a lot for your time.

[@bazacop1720]

out standing vid best explanation of using the radar i come across great work

[@crysistec]

im new to dcs i just moved up from FC3 now trying to learn fa18 i have watched 6 or 7 vedios trying to explain the use of radar , non of them made any sense to me this video is pure gold you make it so easy to understand thank you for this , it helped me A lot

[@thoron745]

Many thanks for sharing these knowledge ! That's a huge step up for me (as a noob).

[@trottheblackdog]

Maverick, this video is solid gold. Thanks!

[@2rhx]

Now I learned a lot of things about this jet! Thanks for the video!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad I could help!

[@matejko2746]

Thank you Mav. Very instructive and pratical video on the Honret A/A radar. I noticed most of the things on your stream, but still learned a lot. Kolo o7

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks mate

[@julianmorrisco]

This is the clearest, and what appears to be the most complete description and example of the hornet’s radar. I’d basically stopped flying the 18 as the radar was doing stuff I didn’t understand - even after watching tons of videos and reading manuals and guides. The thing is, unless it’s presented holistically like this, it’s really easy to miss important details and not understand dependencies. Ok, I also have an extra 6 months flying in other planes like the Mig 21, falcon and mirage so some general concepts have no doubt finally sunk in but still. Excellent review.

[@julianmorrisco]

Oh, considering the importance of that middle right PB on the right display, (for switching between manual and auto) I wonder if it makes sense to bind a key or button to just that PB, so my hand doesn’t need to jump to the mouse. I have a basic HOTAS so need to budget my button assignments. Will give it a try and report back when I have a handle on the whole process (assuming I remember too :D).

[@julianmorrisco]

Oh, one more thing while I’m here. Given the pro tips at the end, the very basic radar of the Mig 21, the Mig forces a pilot to use most of these tips.

[@erfguuipo8084]

@@julianmorrisco definitely. I bind everything to hotas for the radar page except data and set.

[@WilliamBrothers]

Impressive tutorial! I've learned the F-14 pilot and RIO, and switching over to Hornet feels like taking ankle weights off after learning how powerful a platform it is

[@MrJapagi]

Loved the video. I've been having issues with maintaining lock and it's been very frustrating. Now that jamming is modeled in game, I'd love to see a video about how to handle targets that are jamming you.

[@jester1663]

I wish i could upvote this every time I've came back to this and watched it

[@pedroskipr]

Omg, thank you so much. Excited to learn this to apply! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@StormBat]

Great video mate, I learned a lot! Thank you so much.

[@tituslaronius]

Love that you are running Double Ugly with an AA loadout!

[@MrEdgar84]

Nice Video! This was realy helpful!

[@assassin7646]

Thanks man, this will help a lot. Greatly appreciate the video!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad it helped!

[@surfboardingrulz]

Thanks for this!! I'm 3 weeks into DCS and it can be Daunting. Just realized you're the same guy that raided me on Twitch. Liked, Followed and Subbed.

[@harris8205]

very nice, best tut i seen! thanks it helped me a lot!

[@aodhhanm4180]

Cousin, this is likely the best video I've seen on radar instruction as well as hints/tips. You explain everything well without talking down to the viewer--in fact, you appear to welcome the viewer into the cockpit with you! However, the section on PRF should be edited--but not entirely. High PRF is used when there is a great amount of doppler shift from the target; as when the target is flying directly towards you at high speed. Medium PRF is when the doppler shift is medium to low; for instance when a target is turning perpendicular to you (i.e. attempting to notch) or moving away from you. Because a target tends to change their aspect as the range between you and them is less than 20 miles or so--your tip on changing to medium PRF is a valid tip!! Again, well done! I look forward to a video from you on RAID mode.

[@104thMaverick]

I hear you brother, I've added a pinned comment to the top of the comments now to explain why I presented it the way I did. I've been using the 25-20nm rule for years and its worked perfectly for me which is why I wanted to pass on the knowledge about it, but thanks for pointing it out. This should give viewers the option of doing either method.