Data link

Learning objectives

1. Understand how to pre-brief IDM
2. Host a datalink session
3. Enter IDM information in the DED
4. Understand cursor data vs. mark point data
5. Recognize HSD symbology for datalink

Hosting data

• Host flight 1 player = CONT
• all other players = DMD
• designate DL back-up flight
• Assign IDM in briefing like AA tacan assignments

Mark Points

To set mark points properly: Go to markpoint on ICP

1. Choose sensor (e.g. TGP, HUD, FCR, etc)
2. Move cursor to desired location
3. TMS-Up to set markpoint
4. Press 0 on ICP to jump to markpoint

To assign target steerpoints:

1. Create a mark point
2. Switch to steerpoint referencing the mark point
3. Select HSD
4. Hold Comm Switch Right to send new steerpoint

To send cursor data:

Steerpoints

ICP cardinals for entering manual coords

You can enter custom steerpoints using LAT/LONG coordinates entered directly in your ICP. These can be shared with wingmen over the radio in situations where data link is not enabled.

To enter a manual steerpoint:

1. Press 7 (STPT) on the ICP
2. Choose an unused steerpoint
3. Enter the LAT coordinate. Remember to prefix any coordinate with N or S using ICP 2 or 8.
4. Enter the LNG coordinate. Remember to prefix any coordinate with E or W using ICP 4 or 5.
5. Enter the elevation of the steerpoint (which is AGL I believe)

You will now be able to access a common steerpoint with other flight members.

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