NO matter what I try, every time I pull the trigger on my joystick, the guns fire. This even happens when I follow the tutorial until the missiles come up and take control. ANYONE help?

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Thanks, I never thought about that. The only problem is that it happens with the Russian planes as well.

Now it's a matter of you learning the systems. The Soviets- being the trusting, happy-to-delegate personalities that they were- engineered many safety systems into the aircraft to prevent the unauthorized/ unintentional use of a weapon.

You must- of course- locate the target using one of the radar's modes. Whichever is appropriate for the engagement: BVR,CAC, or by way of the thermal site.

You must "bug" or lock that target using a cursor on the HUD,(russian fighter)or the TV display.(US fighter)

Lastly you must meet a minimum launch parameter for the selected weapon (comprised mainly of RANGE, ASPECT) before the fire control system will allow you to release a missile. Meeting that reqt. is indicated by an "LA" or cyrillic "ПР" in the center of the HUD

I suggest you start reading..

Thanks, I went in and found that it works on American aircraft. Now no computer aircraft is safe! Except for helis though, sidewinders won't track.

Helo's in Lockon are a more difficult target. IR missiles will lock on at shorter range as helo's put out less heat signature than jets.

You will likely find that they are tougher targets to lock onto with radar too if you try and shoot them with radar guided missiles.

Thanks Brit_Radar_Dude, it seems a lot easier now.

Sorry it took so long. I had to make a new account.

I'm still amateis1991, just reincarnated as bamateis1991!