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Old 03-31-08, 10:18 AM   #15
tedhealy
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Originally Posted by Rockin Robbins
Obviously that means my explanation of Dick O'Kane isn't up to snuff yet, because Dick O'Kane is a LOT simpler than conventional targeting. Therefore, something isn't right about my explanations (there are two of them in WernerSobe's Advanced TDC/PK Targeting thread). Do you think illustrations would help or is the language just impossible to understand? Pointers honestly solicited here. I want this to be easy.
The O'Kane method is very good, but doesn't fit every situation. Personally I think knowing the basics of manual targeting and being able to come up with a good firing solution in any situation should be learned first. Know how the TDC works, know how adjusting the 3 variables, range/bearing, AOB, and speed alter where the torpedo is going. Be able to recognize when your solution is lagging or ahead of the target and know why it is and how to fix it. Once you know the "fundamentals" as it were, then learning the O'Kane method is a very good idea.
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