MFD displays provide a pilot with various important systems and information that can be crucial in modern combat operations. One of which is the Targeting Pod Slewing. This allows for a pilot or RIO/WSO to operate the equipped targeting pod to accurately guide guided munitions to the intended target.
Currently in-game the TGP MFD screen functions as just a view into what the TGP can see, when in the cockpit view you have no control over the TGP other than designating target points that you can turn your camera to see. You are completely reliant on the dedicated TGP view to accurately use guided munitions which limits your situational awareness which is essential in staying alive in modes such as Simulator battles.
I am proposing the addition of slew controls to be able to control the TGP through the MFD screen. Not only will this help with improving situational awareness when attacking ground targets but will also be a big bonus for VR players as operating the TGP view whilst in VR can be extremely disorientating. Another benefit of this would be making the game more realistic as pilots use their TGP MFD screen for guided munition targeting.
Whilst not footage from inside of actual aircraft cockpits showing TGP slew controls here's some videos from the next best thing showing the controls in action, DCS. (If anyone does have videos of IRL TGP MFD slewing from within the cockpit they would be greatly appreciated).
https://youtu.be/qO3m67pECII?si=JZlS9WKiHsdT01ev
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5kk8dFcyBA
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Overall I believe that this would be a great feature to add, it not only would make it more realistic but would also improve players situational awareness and comfort when play Simulator battles and in VR.
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