BF 109 G-14 Radio Compass

[fiddlinjim]

The BF 109 G-14 has a FuG-16ZY Radio Compass that is available in the selections grouping.. 

On the dial are two arrows, one is vertical and one is horizontal.

The vertical arrow indicates the direction to the nearest field possessing a radio beacon and is easy to follow.   Steer toward the direction indicated 

to locate the field and when you are properly oriented to land, the arrow will be perfectly vertical with its white tip opposite a stationary mark on the dial periphery.

However I am not clear as to the functioning of the horizontal arrow and I have not been able to get it to work.

 I suspect it is to set up a recommended glide path for that airfield and would appreciate instruction as to its purpose and how best to utilize it.  

 If it is to follow a glide path then info as to the approach altitude along with the recommended distance out and how to follow the arrow would really be helpful.

Thanks ,

fiddlinjim

 

[Jizzo]

The horizontal marker is indicating the distance to the beacon, the closer you come the lower it goes, that's it.

[fiddlinjim]

Unfortunately, it appears that the horizontal (range/distance) marker is not working at this time.

[Willy__]

25 minutes ago, fiddlinjim said:

Unfortunately, it appears that the horizontal (range/distance) marker is not working at this time.

 

I think it never did work ?

[Plurp]

Both are working fine, just have to be on the deck for the best reading.  As alt increases, it gets less accurate until it loses the signal.  Good to about 90 km on the deck.  Range markers are 25, 50, 100 km on the AFN-2.

Edited May 30, 2018 by Plurp