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sjnendsa Jul 8, 2022 @ 4:24pm
Switch to aa guns F-16?
When im in a fight and its too close for missiles sometimes i want to switch to aa guns without going into the MFDs is there a way to just press a different button and have the guns shoot instead of the missiles.
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Originally posted by Jel:
Originally posted by bingbean:
Wait what? I would expect in IRL this functionality somewhere on the stick. It is really surprising for me you have to use in F16 MFD for that.
That´s why there is Doghfight Mode. It´s a three-way switch located on the throttle. Use it.
It´s been a year since i last moved the falcon but as i remember it was:
AFT = DGFT position for Guns and Missiles.
FWD = MSL Override
Middle = Off (returning to last mode)

While in DGFT Mode, you fire the Gun seperately using the GunTrigger while you release missiles with the weapon release button.
I think that´s what you are looking for :)


More Details in the manual, pages 198 ff
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Ironwu Jul 8, 2022 @ 5:37pm 
Since all aircraft can be flown with just keyboard, the short answer is yes. Some button or sequence of buttons will be able to make that happen. But need to look up the instrument commands in either the Flight Manual or by browsing the Controls list.

Or maybe some kind F-16 pilot that has already done that will assist. :)
Last edited by Ironwu; Jul 8, 2022 @ 9:09pm
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DragonWhite4Gulf Jul 8, 2022 @ 7:26pm 
Yeppers cannot tell you off hand but I have DOGFIGHT Over ride , or DOGFIGHT mode something lol mapped on my Joy you can quick flip through AA missiles and gun without mettling with that pesky mouse/mfd.
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bingbean Jul 8, 2022 @ 11:54pm 
Wait what? I would expect in IRL this functionality somewhere on the stick. It is really surprising for me you have to use in F16 MFD for that.
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Jel Jul 9, 2022 @ 12:07am 
Originally posted by bingbean:
Wait what? I would expect in IRL this functionality somewhere on the stick. It is really surprising for me you have to use in F16 MFD for that.
That´s why there is Doghfight Mode. It´s a three-way switch located on the throttle. Use it.
It´s been a year since i last moved the falcon but as i remember it was:
AFT = DGFT position for Guns and Missiles.
FWD = MSL Override
Middle = Off (returning to last mode)

While in DGFT Mode, you fire the Gun seperately using the GunTrigger while you release missiles with the weapon release button.
I think that´s what you are looking for :)


More Details in the manual, pages 198 ff
Last edited by Jel; Jul 9, 2022 @ 12:42am
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Gunfreak Jul 9, 2022 @ 12:29am 
If you're to close for missiles, you should be in dogfight mode. You fire off Sidewinder with weapons release button and and cannon with the trigger.
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SSerponi76 Jul 9, 2022 @ 1:54am 
Originally posted by sjnendsa:
When im in a fight and its too close for missiles sometimes i want to switch to aa guns without going into the MFDs is there a way to just press a different button and have the guns shoot instead of the missiles.

I'm curious, have you ever opened the manual or the Chuck's Guide?
Try take a look at manual's page 198 (Chuck's Guide page 169).
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Undead Rufus Jul 9, 2022 @ 2:00am 
The controls you want under "F-16C Sim" are labeled:

DOGFIGHT/Missile Override Switch - ...

I can't remember exactly how I set them up, and my HOTAS isn't connected right now to check, but it's pretty straightforward.
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