Station(R)

[magic]

Hi,

Station(R)

Sometimes I get this writing next to my aircraft and wondering what does it mean?
This appears left to the aircraft and on the right i get the AC name, position, speed and so on ...
Thank you!

[maoyoushisi]

From the manual:

3.3.5 Formation Editor
This opens the formation editor to change the placement of units inside the group. You can also select this function by pressing the F4 hotkey. This opens the formation editor, allowing elements of a group to change position.

Group Lead: The lead platform is the center of the formation, usually a HVU (high value unit). When forming groups, the game will try and pick the best possible candidate but players can change if they desire to do so. The Group Lead is shown in the editor window with “[LEAD]” in front of its listing.

Setting Group Lead: Select the desired unit from the platform display drop down list and click the Set Group Lead button.

Setting Patrol Stations: Players can set patrol stations of units within the formation. To do so just select the unit from the formation editor listing so it is highlighted, click the set new station button (relative or fixed bearing) and then click a point on
the map where you would like that position to be. You will know its created when you see a diamond marking the position with the word station next to it on the display. The unit will then move towards it when the clock begins.

Set new Station (relative bearing): The assigned unit will always maintain its
position relative to a group’s course. This formation setting is most useful for ASW units,
mine sweepers etc. as it clears a path for the HVU.

Set new Station (fixed bearing): The assigned unit will maintain its position relative to the lead regardless of course. This setting is most useful to put units between the HVU and a known threat.

Sprint And Drift: This allows units in the formation to, instead of traveling at a steady pace, achieve the same overall time by speeding up (sprinting) and slowing down (drifting). It is typically used by ASW units to get a better sonar picture by quieting their engines.