DCS: F/A-18C Hornet | Offset Aim Points

In addition to navigation waypoints (WYPT), any waypoint can also be set as an Offset Aim Point (OAP) with an assigned Offset (O/S) location. This is a point created in relation to the OAP in range, bearing, and elevation. The Off Set (O/S) can then be selected as an alternate target point from the OAP reference.
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[@henrikoldcorn]

For those unsure why this exists: it's useful when doing CAS. JTACs in-game will tell you their position, then their bearing and range to the target. This way, you type in their coords, then add the offset that they give you, and your have your target. Harrier has the same feature, but called Waypoint Offset (W/O).

[@10percenttrue]

Great video and feature! Probably worth pointing out to those not familiar with it that OAPs are particularly useful for targeting objects that have low radar or visual signatures - i.e. you can't find them well with the radar or other sensors. Typically, you'd set the waypoint to be a significant radar or visual target, then set the OAP for the difficult-to-find target off of that. For example: north end of a big bridge is the waypoint, and the OAP to the hidden underground bunker is 2,000ft, 220 degrees and 454ft elevation from the waypoint.

[@victoraxelsson9998]

Damn wags I really hope that you get some sleep once in a while. Huge thanks for all your great work at ED over the years. Been a fantastic ride from flanker to the sim we have now👍

[@FlyFastFlyHigh]

Love the way you make your videos, as a French with low english skill everything is very understandable ! Thank's to show us what is comming for the beast :)

[@Bavar1017]

I think Lat-Long is a little bit off, unless there is an ocean near Burkina Faso, and they moved Guam to Africa

[@shagrat47]

Not only it does make sense, it's also a long awaited feature. Thank you guys!

[@ManafMallouhi]

this is good for finding targets based on AWACS call from Bullseye

[@beny874]

Oh my.

[@alexanderryan-jones600]

ALL OF US AT

[@Pyrocumulous]

This is seemingly the best way to input a bullseye mark for a down pilot or other reference call, but would be nice to create a markpoint or waypoint from it, or at least be able to drop a markpoint on the SA Map page. Easy on the AV8b, not so much the Hornet. I think this is what the SLEW option is supposed to do, or maybe the REF WP, but neither are documented nor appear to do anything at this time.

[@Ereshkigal616]

Salivating at when Matt starts dripping us Hind things...... :D ( the fan working should be mandatory for release )

[@-nixwite-]

It’s always a good day when Wags posts a video

[@urgentsiesta7606]

very clear explanation, as always. I would only have added a practical example of the use (e.g., not overflying target, etc.).

[@Zarma4074]

Hi Wags. Nice video as always. Two questions : 1) is the altitude relative or true ? 2) when will the first Hind training videos come ? Greetings.

[@georgelind4668]

Unrelated question to this video but will there be added ammo types to the hornet’s gun? Like Armor piercing rounds to allow it to take out tanks? Depleted uranium tipped rounds? Tungsten? Or just more variation like the f-16 has since they’re both 20mm and abide by the same NATO STANAG

[@QuentinDumont]

I guess we can MARK the offset if there is a need for another one ?

[@speed-of-heat]

thats a really useful feature!

[@VideoUser3053]

Can i just ask why you'd want an offset waypoint, why not add a new waypoint en-route or assign target earlier?

[@TheConqueror1453]

Wow nice. Very usefull for GBU-38's and JSOW's :D

[@thecircusfreak5364]

Wags. If ED puts this effort into a late 90s early 00s MiG-29 or Su-27 variant... this sim will have ensured its perpetual survivability.