Using the flightpath marker as an ad hoc gun pipper for laser designated targets
First you'll need:
- A good jet that has a high alpha (Legacy Hornet, Super Hornet, F-16 or whatever you're comfortable with)
- Targeting pod and at the minimum one laser guided weapon (to provide the mark)
Using this method you can at least be more "accurate" to a degree with gun runs. The procedure is simple, designate a target with the E key and that will provide your targeting diamond and use your flightpath marker as your "pipper". As the first image shows I've locked onto a target and not angling to put my flightpath marker near the diamond. What's recommended is put the flightpath marker and squeeze a short burst to get an idea where your bullets are hitting, while diving of course at the target. Sometimes a short burst afterwards provides a kill, sometimes it misses (third shot), but be aware you'll hit the ground... which is why I recommend a good fighter that pulls up nicely. Again coming around I line up again and this time let off a longer burst, remember keep the pipper below the diamond and walk your burst up until you get a kill.
Dangers with this tactic:
- Hitting the ground
- SAM/AAA around the target area. If AAA/SAMs are your targets, then good luck...