DCS

[CanadaOne]

DCS sale starts on Steam tomorrow. Not sure what or if I'll get anything. The F-14 is mighty cool, but I think it will still run about $80 on sale.

 

We'll see.

[Lusekofte]

10 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

the SU-25A. 

All though less cool. I like the T too

[Robli]

On 10/23/2020 at 1:25 AM, Hattrick said:

Hey at least they're gonna do it, at least ED got off the pot.  Massive $$$ coming EDs way!!! 

 

The difference is, though, that ED announces it, then completes does not complete it in ten years.

When Sturmovik team announces something, they work on it and actually release it in a reasonable schedule. 

21 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

The A-10A is great. On sale for about $10 right now, and I think getting to the Brrrrrrrrt! is a two-click affair. First click for A2G on the HUD and second click for the GAU-8 and you're ready to go.

 

Actually, getting to do Brrrrrrt! in A-10A is a zero-click affair. If I remember correctly, cannon is a weapon in A-10A that can be fired in any mode. Sure, if you want to be fancy and aim the proper way, then it takes a couple of clicks first.

Edited October 29, 2020 by Robli

[Lusekofte]

2 hours ago, Robli said:

The difference is, though, that ED announces it, then completes does not complete it in ten years.

When Sturmovik team announces something, they work on it and actually release it in a reasonable schedule

Yeah. But P 47 came along nicely. Looking at that. Mossie going to be a real winner. 

[Robli]

12 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

Yeah. But P 47 came along nicely. Looking at that. Mossie going to be a real winner. 

 

P47 game out nicely, but did not come along particularly nicely. It was originally promised in 2015, then was kind of cancelled, because "all source material had been destroyed in a fire" and then finally came out in 2020. The result is good, though.

[CanadaOne]

3 hours ago, Robli said:

 

The difference is, though, that ED announces it, then completes does not complete it in ten years.

When Sturmovik team announces something, they work on it and actually release it in a reasonable schedule. 

 

I have several products that DCS announced and then released. And it's been less than 10 years.

 

And fair is fair, BoX has stuff that can be bought now but not received for 6 to 12 months, is that right? Delays and waiting periods are everywhere. 

 

3 hours ago, Robli said:

 

Actually, getting to do Brrrrrrt! in A-10A is a zero-click affair. If I remember correctly, cannon is a weapon in A-10A that can be fired in any mode. Sure, if you want to be fancy and aim the proper way, then it takes a couple of clicks first.

 

One click! I claim victory. 

 

You have to at least put the HUD from NAV to A2A or A2G mode. Two clicks if you want the sight in A2G mode. Byzantine, I grant you that, but required none the less.

[Archie]

I think there's a good chance I'll be taking off in a Corsair from a carrier in the pacific in DCS before I am doing it in il2.

[Lusekofte]

1 hour ago, Archie said:

I think there's a good chance I'll be taking off in a Corsair from a carrier in the pacific in DCS before I am doing it in il2.

I think you will, but not me. I am a little pissed we aint getting a flyable Zero to go with it

 

 

 

Ahhh who am  I kidding, I will too. I cannot stay angry that long

[Archie]

41 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

I think you will, but not me. I am a little pissed we aint getting a flyable Zero to go with it

 

 

 

Ahhh who am  I kidding, I will too. I cannot stay angry that long

Yeah I would have certainly liked the Zero, probably more than the Corsair.

[Gambit21]

48 minutes ago, Archie said:

Yeah I would have certainly liked the Zero, probably more than the Corsair.

 

Definitely more.

It will happen - if I have grandchildren then perhaps my great grandchildren will enjoy it.

20 hours ago, Bremspropeller said:

For the A-10 Gurus - some great info in there!

 

 

 

Damn you.

Damn Damn Damn...

 

I’m starting to get into a jet mood.

Already happening with the MSFS 2020 thread but I had my heels dug in...sort of.

(not really)

But now...new system in the works.

You’re killing me. I have actual WORK to do and plenty of it to boot.

[Bremspropeller]

Sorry, I can't hear you over all the BRRRRRRT'ing!

[Lusekofte]

We got Gambit hooked. Just to wheel him in. It took 8 years. Hard as nail. But we did it. 
Together we are dynamite

Edited October 29, 2020 by 216th_LuseKofte

[Gambit21]

Don’t reel me in too fast, I have Mossie work to do.

 

[CanadaOne]

On 10/26/2020 at 12:57 AM, 216th_LuseKofte said:

«Pshhhh»

Where did all that common sense come from?

It has not stopped us before, you better shape up!

Before you know it , you trade in your gaming rig for a lawn mower “because you really did not need it”.

You must stay on the path, never surrender. 
Woohoo, dangeeous thinking there, buddy

 

Troublemaker! 

 

My new ride. 

 

I've learned 0.001% of the systems, but I managed to BRRRRRRRRTT! and the gunsight is really nice. Much fancier than the A-10A. Gonna get some MK-84 action going.

 

 

[Lusekofte]

6 minutes ago, CanadaOne said:

My new ride. 

I knew your brain only had a temporary hung up in common sense. 
I knew we would get back the Canada we all know

[CanadaOne]

It's a pretty frickin' nice plane!  

[Lusekofte]

23 minutes ago, CanadaOne said:

It's a pretty frickin' nice plane!  

The C is awesome. Long time since I sat in it thoug. Maybe time next weekend. 

[CanadaOne]

7 hours ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

The C is awesome. Long time since I sat in it thoug. Maybe time next weekend. 

 

I've got a handle on a few things. Definitely need some tutorial videos to hold my hand. 

 

The HMCS helmet HUD is Da Bomb! You just look at something, designate it, and it's locked in for you to find quick and easy after you take a turn a few miles off and come back to blow the living s**t out of it.  Haven't figured out how to get a laser guided weapon to hit that point, but I'm getting close. 

 

 

 

 

[Lusekofte]

I am waiting

[DD_fruitbat]

15 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

I've got a handle on a few things. Definitely need some tutorial videos to hold my hand. 

 

The HMCS helmet HUD is Da Bomb! You just look at something, designate it, and it's locked in for you to find quick and easy after you take a turn a few miles off and come back to blow the living s**t out of it.  Haven't figured out how to get a laser guided weapon to hit that point, but I'm getting close. 

 

 

 

 

 

To get laser guided weapons to hit that point, after marking the area with your helmet (TMS right short marks, TMS right long create a SPI), press 'china hat back long'. This slaves the TGP to your SPI created with the helmet. Then you can make the TGP SOI and fine tune the position. TMS right will change to a point track for moving vehicles, TMS long up will create the SPI there, which is useful for slaving mavericks to, but not necessary for LGB's or laser guided rockets.

 

Then its just a case of being in the right master mode, ie CCIP for rockets, CCRP for bombs, having the desired weapon selected, and following the release cues. Latch the laser in the TGP MFD, as it means you just have to turn it on and off, as opposed to holding the button down all the time to lase (you can see this is the first vid linked at @1min in).

 

Laser guided rockets,

 

 

GBU's,

 

 

And IR mavericks, ,just for good measure,

 

 

If you've got any questions, just ask?

Edited November 1, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[Bremspropeller]

VVS footage from Syria - quite interesting comparing actual footage and the new map:

 

 

[CanadaOne]

10 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

 

To get laser guided weapons to hit that point, after marking the area with your helmet (TMS right short marks, TMS right long create a SPI), press 'china hat back long'. This slaves the TGP to your SPI created with the helmet. Then you can make the TGP SOI and fine tune the position. TMS right will change to a point track for moving vehicles, TMS long up will create the SPI there, which is useful for slaving mavericks to, but not necessary for LGB's or laser guided rockets.

 

Then its just a case of being in the right master mode, ie CCIP for rockets, CCRP for bombs, having the desired weapon selected, and following the release cues. Latch the laser in the TGP MFD, as it means you just have to turn it on and off, as opposed to holding the button down all the time to lase (you can see this is the first vid linked at @1min in).

 

Laser guided rockets,

 

 

GBU's,

 

And IR mavericks, ,just for good measure,

 

 

If you've got any questions, just ask?

 

 

I appreciate the help. 

 

I managed to figure out the laser rockets after watching a few videos. It's nuts that you can carry about 100 of them and just sit back a few miles and pick off vehicles like flies. Can't seem to fire a Maverick though. I keep getting a "bad tracking" warning flashing on the MFD, but I'm sure I'll get past that. Another thing I can't seem to do is change the TGP/MFD from black hot to white hot while tacking a target. Just can't find the buttons to do it.

 

I like using the HMCS to mark an area at night and then swing in guns a' blazing with the night vision on. This thing has some quality eye candy to it. 

 

 

[Sokol1]

Funny topic, some guys are expecting a "B of B" planeset for... Battle of Britain centenary.  

[Dijital_Majik]

For anyone having issues learning or remembering the hotas commands in the A-10CII, this image is indispensible:

 

I put off purchasing the original A-10 for years because it always seemed so daunting to learn, but between this and Ralfi's turorials, I feel that I've managed to get a fairly decent grip on it very quickly.

Edited November 2, 2020 by Dijital_Majik

[DD_fruitbat]

16 hours ago, CanadaOne said:

 

 

I appreciate the help. 

 

I managed to figure out the laser rockets after watching a few videos. It's nuts that you can carry about 100 of them and just sit back a few miles and pick off vehicles like flies. Can't seem to fire a Maverick though. I keep getting a "bad tracking" warning flashing on the MFD, but I'm sure I'll get past that. Another thing I can't seem to do is change the TGP/MFD from black hot to white hot while tacking a target. Just can't find the buttons to do it.

 

I like using the HMCS to mark an area at night and then swing in guns a' blazing with the night vision on. This thing has some quality eye candy to it. 

 

 

 

The boat switch forward/aft changes both the Tpod when SOI and the Mav page when SOI between white hot and black hot.

 

The Maverick seeker can be temperamental locking after slaving from the Tpod, just make the MAV page SOI, and nudge the tracking cursor off and back on to the target, and the gates will close and you can fire. Helps to  change the FOV to zoomed in, with China hat forward short.

 

Top tip for practising all of these things, map 'Active Pause' and use that feature to practise, as you don't have to worry about flying the plane, and can just focus on manipulated the systems as you practise from a suitable range. 

Edited November 2, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[DD_fruitbat]

Here's a short vid showing multiple Mavericks on one pass, and particularly highlighting what i meant by nudging the Mav seeker head off and back onto a target to close the gate to get a firing solution,

 

 

Edited November 2, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[Bremspropeller]

So you think you're flying low?

 

Hauling butt through the canyons of Labrador at ~420kts: Low Level training at Goose Bay for this german F-4F Phantom II back in the early 90s.

They're talking mostly about the routing, but they'll occasionally marvel at the sights ("Look at those rapids!"), looking for bears, and moose, etc.

 

They also acknowledge they're glad they're not in a B-52...

 

 

Later, they're pushing it up to 540kts for the run-in.

It concludes with a simulated airfield attack.

Edited November 2, 2020 by Bremspropeller

[DD_fruitbat]

3 hours ago, Bremspropeller said:

So you think you're flying low?

 

Hauling butt through the canyons of Labrador at ~420kts: Low Level training at Goose Bay for this german F-4F Phantom II back in the early 90s.

They're talking mostly about the routing, but they'll occasionally marvel at the sights ("Look at those rapids!"), looking for bears, and moose, etc.

 

They also acknowledge they're glad they're not in a B-52...

 

 

Later, they're pushing it up to 540kts for the run-in.

It concludes with a simulated airfield attack.

 

Real (sim pilots who can hit refly if it goes horribly wrong) do it at mach 1

 

 

Edited November 2, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[Gambit21]

That roll rate is nuts.

 

 

 

Edited November 3, 2020 by Gambit21

[Bremspropeller]

I love the part where you're maxing-out the fuel-flow gauge at 80,000pph ?

[9./JG27golani79]

I´d also like to learn a few more systems in the A-10, F-16 or F-18 .. what holds me back though is the fact, that I´m still flying with a MS FFB Sidewinder 2 - therefore I have a little problem mapping my controls ?

I have an X-55 but the stick is pretty crappy - the throttle is okayish but could have more and better buttons / switches ...

 

Thinking about getting a Virpil base and grip but I´m not sure - also these sticks and throttles are kinda expensive ... ??

[Lusekofte]

4 minutes ago, 9./JG27golani79 said:

I´d also like to learn a few more systems in the A-10, F-16 or F-18 .. what holds me back though is the fact, that I´m still flying with a MS FFB Sidewinder 2 - therefore I have a little problem mapping my controls ?

I have an X-55 but the stick is pretty crappy - the throttle is okayish but could have more and better buttons / switches ...

 

Thinking about getting a Virpil base and grip but I´m not sure - also these sticks and throttles are kinda expensive ... ??

Buy a usb control card and make a switchbox. It is not difficult. Your stick is good

[DD_fruitbat]

1 hour ago, 9./JG27golani79 said:

I´d also like to learn a few more systems in the A-10, F-16 or F-18 .. what holds me back though is the fact, that I´m still flying with a MS FFB Sidewinder 2 - therefore I have a little problem mapping my controls ?

I have an X-55 but the stick is pretty crappy - the throttle is okayish but could have more and better buttons / switches ...

 

Thinking about getting a Virpil base and grip but I´m not sure - also these sticks and throttles are kinda expensive ... ??

 

I use a msffb2 as well, along with an x65 throttle. I use the x65 stick for a button bay. I have used the saitek mapping software to map one of the buttons on the throttle to be the left shift key, as dcs lets you add modifiers in the control settings.

 

In theory gives me 6 hat switches at my finger tips, and gives you the same, plus duel functionality for all the other buttons. Its definitely a cheaper option!

 

We've essentially got the same stuff.

 

@brems, its a very short flight with the throttle pinned, since just internal as i was there is 7200 pounds...  just over 5 minutes ???

Edited November 3, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[9./JG27golani79]

39 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

Buy a usb control card and make a switchbox. It is not difficult. Your stick is good

 

Haven´t done anything related to electronics and soldering for ages .. not sure if this would work out ?

 

@DD_fruitbat

Are you flying with the FFB stick and using the X-65 on the side for the functions?

Seems like I´ll have to  try it out as well and see how it goes / feels.

[Lusekofte]

1 minute ago, 9./JG27golani79 said:

Haven´t done anything related to electronics and soldering for ages .. not sure if this would work out

It is easy two wires in a slot. It says where and you have a button. Any button work. Axis is 3 wires. I never done it before. I managed first time. Plug usb cable in and you are good to go

[DD_fruitbat]

33 minutes ago, 9./JG27golani79 said:

 

Haven´t done anything related to electronics and soldering for ages .. not sure if this would work out ?

 

@DD_fruitbat

Are you flying with the FFB stick and using the X-65 on the side for the functions?

Seems like I´ll have to  try it out as well and see how it goes / feels.

 

Photos a bit JJ Abrams, but you'll get the idea,

 

 

 

I use one of the buttons on the front of the throttle for the 'left shift' key, so gives me 4 hat switch's on the throttle, 2 without the shift key, and 2 with, plus one hat switch on the msffb2 without the shift key, and another using it, if needed.

 

I then use the buttons on the x65 joystick to my left for things I don't have to use often, and in combat or weapons deployment, so my hands are always on the msffb2 and x65 throttle during those things.

Edited November 3, 2020 by DD_fruitbat

[9./JG27golani79]

 

42 minutes ago, 216th_LuseKofte said:

It is easy two wires in a slot. It says where and you have a button. Any button work. Axis is 3 wires. I never done it before. I managed first time. Plug usb cable in and you are good to go

 

Do you have any more information on what exactly I would need for this stuff?

31 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said:

 

Photos a bit JJ Abrams, but you'll get the idea,

 

 

 

I use one of the buttons on the front of the throttle for the 'left shift' key, so gives me 4 hat switch's on the throttle, 2 without the shift key, and 2 with, plus one hat switch on the msffb2 without the shift key, and another using it, if needed.

 

I then use the buttons on the x65 joystick to my left for things I don't have to use often, and in combat or weapons deployment, so my hands are always on the msffb2 and x65 throttle during those things.

 

Thanks DD_fruitbat - seems like I´m gonna utilize more of my equipment as well!

[Lusekofte]

One usb card can add 8 axis like rotaries sliders or hallsensors likely 50 buttons switches of own choises and 1 hatswitch

this is a leo bodnar card number. 
There are many choices. It is a cheap way if you have switches or buy from a local store. 

[blockheadgreen_]

The disingenuous approach ED have taken concerning the new WWII DM is utterly baffling.

[CanadaOne]

8 minutes ago, Lythronax said:

The disingenuous approach ED have taken concerning the new WWII DM is utterly baffling.

 

From the site (below). May I ask why this is disingenuous? Not arguing, I just don't understand.

 

• The new Damage Model code with all last fixes is uploaded to build to start Open Public tests on the ED servers shortly. The information about how to connect to test servers will be placed on the forum soon.