DCS

[Lusekofte]

16 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

think PTO is going to pick up steam, in an ED sense...which means glacial pace, but at least it's coming

They have no complete environment to date.

But you are right, it is kind of a different momentum going on, one can allowe for some optimistic thinking. 

I personally struggle with realistic maneuvering on the Mossie. I kind of like the Jug better, Mossie feel to light in special with rudder 

[DBFlyguy]

1 or 2 PTO oriented flyable modules with some appropriate AI units would do wonders.  They unfortunately take way too long to do AI units for their assets pack though...they JUST released an AI C-47 years after teasing it (first shown in 2017) and it still doesn't even have paratroopers ?

[Hoss]

They finally put quick missions on the Marianas map, about time, I have wanted to see what it looks like.

 

[Gambit21]

1 hour ago, DBFlyguy said:

they JUST released an AI C-47 years after teasing it (first shown in 2017) and it still doesn't even have paratroopers ?

 

[sevenless]

Looks pretty good, but apparently still some blockers in DCS that really make you skratch your head. What is so darn difficult about time delayed bomb-fuzes?

 

 

[Trooper117]

Thanks mate... will be looking forward to the campaign!

[LLv34_Flanker]

S! 

 

I like Reflected's campaigns. Well done and fun to fly. 

[Alexmarine]

On 12/30/2021 at 11:40 PM, sevenless said:

 What is so darn difficult about time delayed bomb-fuzes?

 

 

 

One can ask here what so darn difficult about incendiary bullets getting modelled, but I guess different teams have different challenges 

[Art-J]

I guess it's more an issue of adding new mechancs to DCS code as a whole. For example, at the moment there is no bomb skipping/bouncing physics modelled at all, they just disappear in the point of impact if not armed, or explode if armed.

 

Moreover, bomb collision modelling mid-air is extremely simplified (thus the post-Mossie-release problems of players blowing themselves up after both bomb-bay bombs barely touched each other seconds after drop. The workaround "fix" added later included only artificial release delay, which is anything but accurate, but must suffice for now).

 

Just slapping delayed explosion effect on, without taking care of these issue first, would only partially solve the problem and would not allow using real life tackics possible anyway.

[BladeMeister]

Go Reflected. Love his Campaigns.

 

S!Blade<><

 

 

 

 

[DD_fruitbat]

Version 2 just been released,

 

 

For a mod plane it is very cool indeed.

[Trooper117]

Awesome... and I love the 'Suffer City Blues' as well!

[Sokol1]

Vietnam - starring P-47 "Skyraider". ?

 

 

And yes, the soundtrack have Fortunate Son.?

Edited January 4, 2022 by Sokol1

[Gambit21]

Posted already a short time ago.

 

Jug as a Skyraider works!

Edited January 5, 2022 by Gambit21

[BladeMeister]

The Mossie got rockets!

 

The trim still sucks, but she got ROCKETS!!! First thing on the agenda tomorrow night, blow $h!+ UP!!!!!!!!

 

S!Blade<><

 

 

 

[Art-J]

5 hours ago, BladeMeister said:

 

The trim still sucks, but she got ROCKETS!!! First thing on the agenda tomorrow night, blow $h!+ UP!!!!!!!!

 

S!Blade<><

 

Use this file to slow trims down if operated by keyboard (or edit the similar default.lua file for joystick, changing value_down parameter of trim knobs) and enjoy very well trimmable Mossie until ED tweak it themselves (you'll have to assign trims again after making changes).

 

As for the RP3s, in DCS they have much stronger drop after motor burns off and thus much more curved trajectory compared to how they're modelled in Il-2GB. As a result hitting any $h!+ smaller than a stadium with them is quite a challenge :D. But I guess it's part of their charm.

Mosquito slower trims.zip

Edited January 6, 2022 by Art-J

[BladeMeister]

TY Art-J. Just what the Dr. ordered. I have tried by changing the curves, but the trims are still very touchy. Should this file be used with a default linear curve, or should I experiment with curves also? Thanks again Sir!

 

S!Blade<><

[Art-J]

Sorry, I don't quite undestand the question. Default trim wheels speeds are independent from stick and rudder settings, so you can tweak them to your liking no matter how your joystick is set.

 

In the attached file I followed other guys' advice and slowed down all three wheels 4 times (cranked value_down from 1.0 to 0.25), but feel free to experiment and find out what's most comfortable for you.

[DD_fruitbat]

Getting moral support after you ditch,

 

 

Thanks Tom!

Edited January 6, 2022 by DD_fruitbat

[BladeMeister]

Thank you Art-J I found the joystick file and modded it. I think it is better, but I will need to fly with it for a day or 2 to make sure. The trim still is very touchy and I can never seem to find a dead nuts level flight trim. She always seems to wonder up or down just a bit. I will keep tinkering with it. Here are a few pics from tonight. DCS sure is lookin purdy!

 

S!Blade<><

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 12, 2022 by BladeMeister

[nirvi]

https://leatherneck-sim.com/2022/01/06/2022-new-years-update/

 

[Trooper117]

Ha!... good stuff.

Nothing like surviving then turning round to see a P-51 about to enter your cockpit!... almost  

[Alexmarine]

2 hours ago, nirvi said:

https://leatherneck-sim.com/2022/01/06/2022-new-years-update/

 

 

I wanted to remain an old grumper and keep mumbling about them choosing the F4U-1D over the F4U-4 (not because of performance but because the -4 is Korean War relevant too) but damn if I am feeling a Pacific War/Corsair itch...

[Gambit21]

16 hours ago, Alexmarine said:

 

I wanted to remain an old grumper and keep mumbling about them choosing the F4U-1D over the F4U-4 (not because of performance but because the -4 is Korean War relevant too) but damn if I am feeling a Pacific War/Corsair itch...

 

Yep - their attention to detail is outstanding. The Corsair will set a new standard for WWII aircraft in DCS I believe. They are working tirelessly.

 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Gambit21

[BladeMeister]

Blowin $h!+ Up!!!

 

More to come later.

S!Blade<><

 

 

 

[Bremspropeller]

7 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Yep - their attention to detail is outstanding. The Corsair will set a new standard for WWII aircraft in DCS I believe. They are working tirelessly.

 

As much as I'm looking forward to fly a Corsair off a carrier, I'm really more interested in the F-8 to be honest.

Arr, the waiting time is torture...

[Alexmarine]

36 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

 I'm really more interested in the F-8 to be honest.

 

Eh, since the low key teaser of the Phantom from ED that's the only Vietnam related fighter/multirole I'll be interested in (A-6 and A-7 are a different thing, waiting on them too), more interested to see if the teased Su-17/22 will ever happen. Redfor needs a full fidelity bomb truck given that so far all others modules or teased projects are mainly fighters only

Edited January 8, 2022 by Alexmarine

[Bremspropeller]

There's a high probability that all of the modules you mentioned are not SEA-related at all (too late of a subversion). Which is sad.

The only real and true Vietnam-era module is the A-4E, which isn't even a module, but a mod.

A terrific one, though.

 

I do agree on the necessity of more redfor airplanes, but I think I'll happily pass on the Fitter. I already do have a duckton of airplanes that I know how to start-up and fly, but wherein I'm only dangerous to myself.

[Alexmarine]

11 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

There's a high probability that all of the modules you mentioned are not SEA-related at all (too late of a subversion). 

 

I know, but that doesn't change the only two sharp boys I'll ever get are the 104 and 105 (if ever done by anyone), the Crusader never said anything to me. About the Phantom I wouldn't be sure that we'll definitely get a E model (and a post-vietnam at it), from the forum chatter it seems that the same gunsight was shared by other models too, and some old ED members talks was about how the Phantom would lend itself as a multi-variant platform in some ways... So who knows... (Personally hope on a USN bird)

 

11 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

 I think I'll happily pass on the Fitter.

 

KGB file #62816

 

The poster known as Bremspropeller is added to the list of Enemies of the State, effective immediately

 

08/01/2021

Edited January 8, 2022 by Alexmarine

[Bremspropeller]

15 minutes ago, Alexmarine said:

About the Phantom I wouldn't be sure that we'll definitely get a E model (and a post-vietnam at it), from the forum chatter it seems that the same gunsight was shared by other models too, and some old ED members talks was about how the Phantom would lend itself as a multi-variant platform in some ways... So who knows... (Personally hope on a USN bird)

 

I think the work is based on the work prior dor by Belsimtek, which was to be a late Block E - at least that's what the grapevine's speculating.

Totally agree on the Navy birds!

[Alexmarine]

2 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

 

I think the work is based on the work prior dor by Belsimtek, which was to be a late Block E - at least that's what the grapevine's speculating.

Totally agree on the Navy birds!

 

While true I wouldn't say that's something that is going to be set in stone, if I am not mistaken the early ED rumors of the Hornet showed a very different Block model than the one we actually got. Given that those Belsimtek early works on a Phantom are now several years old it could mean that for the current state of DCS those preliminary models could really be outdated. We'll see, in any case a Phantom is on my wishlist whatever the model (except maybe those extra modern AMRAAM equipped Frankensteins), even an ANG 80s E bird wouldn't be too bad 

[AndyJWest]

My first attempt at AAR with the A-4E:

 

Oops, too slow, unplugged myself. Did this multiple times. And had to use the airbrake twice, coming back in too fast. ?

 

Getting the probe in seems relatively easy, due to its position and the benign handling of the aircraft. The tricky bit is matching speed, due to throttle lag. I think I need to use my ears more: if you listen carefully, you can hear the change in engine RPM before you notice the plane drifting backwards and forwards.

 

 

 

[Bremspropeller]

Matching speed is easier when cracking the flaps a little. I think the flow-patters around the aircraft are a little too agricultural, making you do coarse throttle-movements to stay in place, which in turn is setting you up for throttle-PIO and eventually will make you spew out of the basket.

 

Try landing on the Melbourne - it's going to keep you up at night ??

[Alexmarine]

Carrier operations? You guys are doing it wrong: if you ain't slapping the IAF camo and a full complement of Mk82s on your A-4 taking off from Ramat-David and heading to a AAA/SAM/MANPADS chocked Golan Heights area you ain't shit ? 

 

(Gets shot down and has to be rescued from the hands of Hezbollah/Syrians)

[AndyJWest]

Regarding carrier ops with the A-4E, has anyone here been able to land it on a CV, rearm/refuel, and get back to to catapult successfully? Since they removed the nosewheel steering (apparently unhistorical for E variants), taxiing using just the wheelbrakes to steer is tricky even on an airfield, and I've found it impossible on a windy confined deck.

Edited January 8, 2022 by AndyJWest

[Gambit21]

7 hours ago, Bremspropeller said:

I already do have a duckton of airplanes that I know how to start-up and fly, but wherein I'm only dangerous to myself.

 

I think that’s the majority of DCS pilots.

 

The Corsair and Tomcat will probably end up being my ‘chosen one’s’ (when I can escape the 3D program that is) until we have a flyable Zero at some point.

 

 

 

 

 

Is the A4 cockpit up to standard?

[Hoss]

I'll fly formation with you in the Bearcat Gambit....

[Bremspropeller]

2 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Is the A4 cockpit up to standard?

 

Not quite like the F-14, but still very good and functional.

[DBFlyguy]

8 hours ago, Alexmarine said:

Carrier operations? You guys are doing it wrong: if you ain't slapping the IAF camo and a full complement of Mk82s on your A-4 taking off from Ramat-David and heading to a AAA/SAM/MANPADS chocked Golan Heights area you ain't shit ? 

 

(Gets shot down and has to be rescued from the hands of Hezbollah/Syrians)

I think I've seen that movie.... It didn't end too well for that A-4 there ? Cool sequence though!

 

 

More Mudhen pics posted today on the Razbam discord!

 

 

 

[Alexmarine]

8 hours ago, DBFlyguy said:

I think I've seen that movie.... It didn't end too well for that A-4 there ? Cool sequence though!

 

 

 

Just picture more tracers and missiles towards the plane and it's more or less correct