This update adds the following...
1. Fixed the smoke and fire effects on vehicles so that they are restored when going in and out of the player bubble. This should fix any instances where you come across a vehicle that is destroyed but not burning.
2. Added "I Beam" targeting system for the Hydra rockets. This system is currently available to all helicopters that can carry the M261 rocket pod. However, it will be limited to just the Apache and Viper helicopters in the future as it requires an articulated hardpoint and so might look a little odd on the Lynx etc.
This I-Beam system is a simplified version of the Apache's targeting system. It works in a similar fashion but not quite the same.
The I-Beam system has two modes, Constantly Calculated Impact Point (CCIP) and Automatic Vertical Aiming.
CCIP mode is used when there is no target locked. In this mode the small horizontal line on the I-Beam shows the impact point of your rockets and can be used as a normal targeting sight.
When a target is locked, either with the targeting pod or TSD, the I-Beam system will be able to calculate the vertical firing angle required for the rocket pods automatically.
It is important to note that when in this mode the moving horizontal line on the I-Beam shows the current gimbal angle of the pod in relation to the helicopter NOT the impact point. The maximum gimbal angle is the top of the I-Beam and the minimum angle is the bottom of the I-Beam
If the vertical angle required exceeds the gimbal limits of the pod you will get a broken I-Beam.
To hit your target make sure the I-Beam is aligned horizontally with your target. Generally the I-Beam should pass through the centre of your targeting box indicating that you are correctly aligned horizontally.
You do not need to align vertically unless you have a broken I-Beam indicator.
