help navigation of sub

Kweli · 04-04-07, 03:06 PM

Normally if you get a green or yellow arrow your torpedo's will go in that direction (even if you arent facing straight for it) -> IF you have the realism for torpedos lower...

I use my map to change directions.. but this is something im struggling with too

AVGWarhawk · 04-04-07, 03:09 PM

OK, men. If I have a target off in the distance and I see it in my scope. I hit the +/= key. Your navigation man will change course to where you are looking. Easier than flipping to map. I use the map when I can not see the target. Lay a course to it until it is in visual range. Then I switch to maneuvers using the =/+ key on the keyboard. Sometimes I use the rudder dial.

Seadogs · 04-04-07, 03:16 PM

You just need to get your bearings straight.

The numbers you see in periscope, binoc's etc. are relative bearings. As in realative to your current heading. Starting at 000 it counts up to 359 counter clockwise around your ship.
000 is straight ahead.
090 is straight right (starboard)
180 is straight behind.
270 is straight left (port)

Now look at your compass wheel in the lower right of the toolbar. The very top of the circle will have the direction that you are currently heading (000 relative). Click on the bottom and you will turn to what was 180 relative at the time you clicked it.

So to answer you question, to turn towards something thats 130 relative from your ship. you should click somewhere in the lower right hand corner of your navigation compass.

04-04-07, 03:09 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,282 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	OK, men. If I have a target off in the distance and I see it in my scope. I hit the +/= key. Your navigation man will change course to where you are looking. Easier than flipping to map. I use the map when I can not see the target. Lay a course to it until it is in visual range. Then I switch to maneuvers using the =/+ key on the keyboard. Sometimes I use the rudder dial. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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04-04-07, 03:06 PM	#1
Kweli Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Normally if you get a green or yellow arrow your torpedo's will go in that direction (even if you arent facing straight for it) -> IF you have the realism for torpedos lower... I use my map to change directions.. but this is something im struggling with too

04-04-07, 03:16 PM	#3
Seadogs Ensign Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 228 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	You just need to get your bearings straight. The numbers you see in periscope, binoc's etc. are relative bearings. As in realative to your current heading. Starting at 000 it counts up to 359 counter clockwise around your ship. 000 is straight ahead. 090 is straight right (starboard) 180 is straight behind. 270 is straight left (port) Now look at your compass wheel in the lower right of the toolbar. The very top of the circle will have the direction that you are currently heading (000 relative). Click on the bottom and you will turn to what was 180 relative at the time you clicked it. So to answer you question, to turn towards something thats 130 relative from your ship. you should click somewhere in the lower right hand corner of your navigation compass.