User Guide

1: ON THE BASE
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Not only does the Waypoint Information Window display useful info, it also
allows you to assign new orders to new or pre-existing waypoints.
Waypoint Type. This is, broadly speaking, the reason for the waypoint’s existence.
The type is determined by the nature of the action assigned to the waypoint.
Checkpoint. This is simply an arbitrary geographical point at which the flight
can wait, change course, or begin a new action.
Battle Point. A waypoint at which the flight is expected to engage the enemy.
Observation Point. A waypoint from which the flight may observe enemy movements.
Link-Up Point. A waypoint at which the flight is to meet other air or ground units.
Release Point. A waypoint at which the flight separates from units it has been
travelling with.
Landing Zone. A waypoint where an aircraft is expected to make a landing
under fire and then resume its mission.
Take-off. The starting point of the day’s mission — the FARP.
Landing Point. A waypoint where an aircraft is expected to make a landing and
end its mission.
X / Y coordinates. An arbitrary designation of relative position, showing the dis-
tance from the lower left corner of the Mission Map, in kilometers, along the X and Y
axis.
Inbound Profile. This is the recommended elevation and speed from which to
approach the waypoint. Computer controlled flights will follow this profile on
approach. Left-click on the profile to activate a list of choices.
NOE. Nap-of-the-Earth As close as possible to the ground, flying relatively slowly.
Contour. Following the contours of the land, at moderate speed.
Waypoint Information Window