screeg Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I never have. I just launch when the threat arises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPyro Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 If you see a lot of events being spawned on the map just outside your radar area, you can send a plane to patrol the area and try to track down the UFO. I rarely use it either, because I normally have my hands full enough with UFOs in my radar range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranak Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You can also reveal alien bases that way, if a region is losing funding daily then it has an alien base in it, which can be revealed by flying aircraft over the base. This is less of an issue now that bases are auto-detected after five days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I've used events to track and intercept UFOs outside the radar range so I'd say it's worth it. Foxtrots are much better at it due to higher speed and range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_ace Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 How do you send out a plane on a patrol? I can't seem to figure it out- I can obviously intercept targets, but how do you send them to a random area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Caine Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Click on "Launch Interceptors", then pick the aircraft you want to use, then click the destination on the map you want to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusF Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I never have. I just launch when the threat arises. In addition to what the others have said, Patrolling is also useful for UFOs that have landed. If the UFO takes off while your dropship is en route, it might decide to try shooting down your dropship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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