*** Posted by Lorenzo ***
Hi RUN,

Good to hear from you again. The SOI (Sensor Of Interest) is used for targeting Laser Guided Bombs and Maverick AG weapons in the F-16.

Essentially, before you designate or ground-stabilize any sensor, the SOI for LGB's is radar and the SOI for mavericks is the HUD. For example, if you call up the Laser designator display on the MDF's and the Laser designator is left in Boresight mode the MDF will display "NOT SOI". I'm trying to figure out why this is happening because I am unable to release weapons when this message appears. Why is this happening and why cant I release my weapons. You must be familiar with the SOI because it is used for air to ground attacks and is on all the F-16's, but it may be known as a different name on your aircraft.

I hope this helps.

Also just one other question, What is the best way of dogfighting against 2 opponents, by this I mean that they are right on top of you, not 30 not 20 miles out but a mile or two away. Whats the best way to survive this type of engagement.

Lorenzo (Rapier)