DCS

[Dallas88B]

15 hours ago, Art-J said:

they get de-calibrated and don't yield full brake force in the sim anymore (although it's usually one of them going a bit off compared to the other). So, you might want to check that as well and if something's off, realign them, tighten the bolts again and re-calibrate using Milan's dedicated software. Been there, done that.

Thats good advice. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will finish breakfast and go take a look and see if I need to be tightening the bolts.

 

I did recalibrate. By the way, did you see MFG have put out, on May 09, 2022, new firmware and software.... new resolution, 8192 instead of 4096 position, plus auto-calibration, some bug fixes and other improvements.
 

UPDATE NOTE ABOUT AUTO CALIBRATION :  MFG say they think old "manual" calibration is better. For what its worth I think so too since calibration values are safely stored in electronics so device is ready to fly as soon as you turn PC on .... more details in the change log at the link plus reasons why one might want to use Auto.

 

https://mfg-sim.com/en/MFG -Blog/news/new-firmware-version-v509-as-well-as-mfg-configurator-v217

 

Edited May 11, 2022 by Dallas88B
Updated with note about Auto Calibration.

[dburne]

31 minutes ago, Dallas88B said:

Thats good advice. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will finish breakfast and go take a look and see if I need to be tightening the bolts.

 

I did recalibrate. By the way, did you see MFG have put out, on May 09, 2022, new firmware and software.... new resolution, 8192 instead of 4096 position, plus auto-calibration, some bug fixes and other improvements.
 

https://mfg-sim.com/en/MFG -Blog/news/new-firmware-version-v509-as-well-as-mfg-configurator-v217

 

 

 

Great tip I was not aware of this - thanks!

[Hoots]

17 hours ago, Bremspropeller said:

 

 

P.S. Don't flare when the runway is short, but Ryanair her into the runway.

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navy aircraft should never be flared anywhere, on pain of squadron ridicule. 

[Dallas88B]

 

38 minutes ago, Hoots said:

navy aircraft should never be flared anywhere, on pain of squadron ridicule. 

 

Bet you really don't like this then !  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1or222TCQo

Not a bad video though (sans the flare suggestion). I was told that Naval Aviators never flare when landing on a carrier because of hook engagement danger.... And on land, not flaring is better since that modern jet aircraft require a firm landing to ensure automatic systems that are onboard the aircraft know its fully landed ... things like Brakes, Anti-skid, Taxi Idle setting etc. That sound right?

 

[Hoots]

2 hours ago, Dallas88B said:

 

 

Bet you really don't like this then !  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1or222TCQo

Not a bad video though (sans the flare suggestion). I was told that Naval Aviators never flare when landing on a carrier because of hook engagement danger.... And on land, not flaring is better since that modern jet aircraft require a firm landing to ensure automatic systems that are onboard the aircraft know its fully landed ... things like Brakes, Anti-skid, Taxi Idle setting etc. That sound right?

 

No idea of the actual facts, sorry! My dad flew f4s in the navy and the fleet air arm viewed anyone who greased a landing with total suspicion. Probably interservice rivalry as much as anything else. 

[AndyJWest]

The correct way to land a Hornet is on a carrier. You don't use brakes. ?

Edited May 11, 2022 by AndyJWest

[busdriver]

10 hours ago, Dallas88B said:

 I was told that Naval Aviators never flare when landing on a carrier because of hook engagement danger.... 

 

I taught a couple of USMC RF-4 guys when I was an IP in the schoolhouse. Your recollection is pretty accurate. I would give them sh*t about trying to drive the landing gear struts through the wings, give them sh*t by reminding them that our 8000' long runway was NOT moving and we were NOT trying to catch the number three wire.

 

10 hours ago, Dallas88B said:

And on land, not flaring is better since that modern jet aircraft require a firm landing to ensure automatic systems that are onboard the aircraft know its fully landed

 

Not true. Not flaring the F-16 will result in a bounce, it has very stiff landing gear compared to the F-4 or F-18. In the airline business, passengers, flight attendants and fellow pilots will give you grief, "did ya forget to flare?" or "pitching deck Maverick?".

 

I always stood in the doorway of the cockpit to thank passengers. If I landed firmly (a hard landing requires a maintenance inspection for damage) and passengers asked if I was a Navy pilot, my humble reply would be to confess that, "I just ran out of airspeed and ideas." Firm landings on short runways, contaminated runways (snow, ice, rain puddles), and in heavy crosswinds is a good thing.

[Gambit21]

5 minutes ago, busdriver said:

 

I always stood in the doorway of the cockpit to thank passengers. If I landed firmly (a hard landing requires a maintenance inspection for damage) and passengers asked if I was a Navy pilot, my humble reply would be to confess that, "I just ran out of airspeed and ideas." 

Best story I’ve heard about this exact scenario. Hard landing, pilot in the doorway a bit red-faced, passengers filing by and the last one can’t come soon enough.  Finally he’s almost home-free and an 85 year old or better woman walks by and says…

 

”Did you land sonny or were you shot down” ? 

[DBFlyguy]

I think not flaring is a "landing on the boat" thing. When landing on land (regular and not doing FCLP training) USN/USMC seem to land "normal".  Recent photo tour at NAS Fallon with plenty of Hornet, Super Hornet and "Fat Amy"  flaring and aerobraking  going on:

 

 

 

Two Superhornets landing at KLGB

 

[Gambit21]

I just watched that first Hornet land in that first video - no flare as expected.

 

 

[LukeFF]

On 5/10/2022 at 4:15 PM, Dallas88B said:

Thats good advice. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will finish breakfast and go take a look and see if I need to be tightening the bolts.

 

I did recalibrate. By the way, did you see MFG have put out, on May 09, 2022, new firmware and software.... new resolution, 8192 instead of 4096 position, plus auto-calibration, some bug fixes and other improvements.
 

UPDATE NOTE ABOUT AUTO CALIBRATION :  MFG say they think old "manual" calibration is better. For what its worth I think so too since calibration values are safely stored in electronics so device is ready to fly as soon as you turn PC on .... more details in the change log at the link plus reasons why one might want to use Auto.

 

https://mfg-sim.com/en/MFG -Blog/news/new-firmware-version-v509-as-well-as-mfg-configurator-v217

 

 

Thank you for posting this! I'm on MFG's email list, but I'd not seen anything about this software update. It really is nice to have the pedals auto-calibrate now.

[Dallas88B]

11 hours ago, LukeFF said:

Thank you for posting this! I'm on MFG's email list, but I'd not seen anything about this software update.

 

Me too. No email.

MFG created a new web site a while ago. I suspect that some stuff didn't translate over.

I had to re-register my details. I have same email etc, but there is no record of my previous purchases on their site.

The Crosswinds are terrific, haven't missed a beat in years.

 

Edited May 13, 2022 by Dallas88B

[Dagwoodyt]

Is there is a way to create and save custom snap views in VR? I'm trying to create a custom snap view for the radio stack in the Mig 15bis.

[AndyJWest]

How long does it take to notice a blinking AOA indexer?

 

 

2 1/2 minutes... ?

 

Too busy watching the ICLS, though I cottoned on eventually. I'm sure I had a good reason to turn off TACAN during the approach too, though whatever it was, I found a better one to turn it back on. 

 

I've yet to try out the automatic landing thingy. I should probably learn that, so I can take a last-minute look at the landing checklist...

 

 

[DBFlyguy]

First F-15E tutorial video just dropped.  Pretty cool they have an actual (former) F-15E WSO doing these:

 

 

Definitely looking forward to this one!!!

[Gambit21]

Love that bird...fond memories of Janes F-15.

 

I'll buy it, then fail to really learn it and thus employ it effectively due to F-4 commitment.

 

 

 

 

I think I'll keep up with these videos though...who knows.

Thanks for posting...watching now.

 

That was good stuff.

[dburne]

10 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Love that bird...fond memories of Janes F-15.

 

I'll buy it, then fail to really learn it and thus employ it effectively due to F-4 commitment.

 

 

 

 

I think I'll keep up with these videos though...who knows.

Thanks for posting...watching now.

 

That was good stuff.

 

I have so many now that I have purchased and yet to learn it is easy for me to hold off on this one. 

[Gambit21]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elephant walk...Red Air and some Hornets on Day 1 of the exercise.

 

 

 

 

Testing AI logic...this will be the player's flight lead. Red Air.

Low-level ingress into the range. AI is doing OK...a bit of work needed still but it will get there.

 

 

Further along the route, pop-up just ahead. Have to stay away from those nasty "blue" Eagles.

 

 

 

DCS is undergoing some growing pains right now with AI logic. Improvements tend to break other things...so it's a bit tough right now in the mission-scripting department.

Hopefully things will be fixed soon. This guy did push to the low-level entry though after checking in with AWACS at North Holding. This type of logic is one of the things that's a bit dicey right now, so I'm happy this went smoothly. 

 

Edited May 21, 2022 by Gambit21

[Gambit21]

A few more from the same sortie...time to quit for tonight.

Lead dropping low drag practice bombs.

 

 

 

 

 

Going to guns.

I have to fix this since he should be dropping, going to hold, then we leave or find a blue CAP/DFCA to hassle with. No time for gun passes with Eagles, other Vipers, Hornets, Mirages and who knows what else about. 

 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2022 by Gambit21

[busdriver]

8 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Lead dropping low drag practice bombs.

LOL that’s the HIGH drag option for BSU-49s AKA “ballutes” and typically you would drop using the high drag option from a very low altitude. The solution cue in the HUD for a  high drag munition forces you to get closer to the target, from the first screenshot it looks to me like you want the low drag option but used high drag.

 

Back to Mosquito testing…

[Gambit21]

8 hours ago, busdriver said:

LOL that’s the HIGH drag option for BSU-49s AKA “ballutes” and typically you would drop using the high drag option from a very low altitude. The solution cue in the HUD for a  high drag munition forces you to get closer to the target, from the first screenshot it looks to me like you want the low drag option but used high drag.

 

Back to Mosquito testing…

lol

Yes I haven’t made up my mind about what’s going to happen there. To keep it simple for the player I think we’ll pop, and I’ll switch to low-drag. The idea is pushing low to avoid ‘Blue’ eagle drivers etc…but really it’s mostly a familiarization hop with a bit of fun thrown in. Not actually at war on this first day. Just playing with AI logic at this juncture.
 

I have to get back to that F-4 checklist script. I think it’s more or less there. I’ll run it by you after I give it another once-over.

 

 

 

Edited May 21, 2022 by Gambit21

[DD_fruitbat]

Can't wait to be flying here,

 

 

Pic posted by Razbam.

 

At the moment, I'm just really enjoying flying the Apache, just flying it. Such a different prospective to jets and warbirds, you get to see so many more details on the maps that you don't normally get to see, and the Syria map is truly a work of art down low,

 

 

Edited May 23, 2022 by DD_fruitbat

[Gambit21]

30 minutes ago, DD_fruitbat said:

Can't wait to be flying here,

 

 

Pic posted by Razbam.

 

At the moment, I'm just really enjoying flying the Apache, just flying it. Such a different prospective to jets and warbirds, you get to see so many more details on the maps that you don't normally get to see, and the Syria map is truly a work of art down low,

 

 

Yes!

We’ll be dropping the hurt on Commie insurgents there soon.

[Dallas88B]

6 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

I'm just really enjoying flying the Apache, just flying it. Such a different prospective to jets and warbirds,

 

That is interesting....I have been thinking about learning the Apache for exactly the reasons you describe.

 

There is just something about the Apache, every time I see a YouTube Video (and wow, there some great YT'ers putting terrific out stuff for the Apache) I get inspired.

 

I like the F/A 18C, especially with the Super Carrier, but for battle I enjoy the old WW2 aircraft in IL2 more (especially Battle of Bodenplatte and Kuban). Plus I have years of experience in WW2 planes so that probably factors in too.

[DD_fruitbat]

On 5/24/2022 at 12:54 AM, Dallas88B said:

 

That is interesting....I have been thinking about learning the Apache for exactly the reasons you describe.

 

There is just something about the Apache, every time I see a YouTube Video (and wow, there some great YT'ers putting terrific out stuff for the Apache) I get inspired.

 

I like the F/A 18C, especially with the Super Carrier, but for battle I enjoy the old WW2 aircraft in IL2 more (especially Battle of Bodenplatte and Kuban). Plus I have years of experience in WW2 planes so that probably factors in too.

 

If you want to try out helicopters for free, download the blackhawk mod, its very good imo.

[BOO]

On 5/23/2022 at 6:15 PM, DD_fruitbat said:

and the Syria map is truly a work of art down low,

 

 

 

Have to disagree with you there Fruitbat. Its a decent map but whilst its nicely detailed, it has many issues and flaws when you start to look. And you dont have to look that hard. 

 

 

[DD_fruitbat]

3 hours ago, BOO said:

 

Have to disagree with you there Fruitbat. Its a decent map but whilst its nicely detailed, it has many issues and flaws when you start to look. And you dont have to look that hard. 

 

 

 

Show me a map in any flight sim which doesn't !!!

 

I include Microsoft in that comment as well. It bugs the hell out of me for example, that it renders grain stores and barns in every farm in southern England as Soviet era blocks of flats... (once you see you can't un see, lol), which rather ruins the experience for me personally flying over my own area, as because of my job, I can essentially navigate by farms in south east Kent!

 

My point regarding the Syria map in DCS is purely in reference to the amount of detail you notice flying down low and slow in a Helicopter over it, the little streams running through valleys, that in a jet you would never see, the parked cars in driveways, the yachts sailing outside a marina (sponsored by DCS on there sails, lol). The same can be said for other maps in DCS as well, but I think taking aside the litter by the side of the roadways in the Dover castle walls, which is a ridiculous piece of detail for a flight sim, I personally, rightly or wrongly find that the Syria map takes this to a new level in DCS.

 

Anyway, I completely respect your opinion to disagree with me, its all subjective after all!!!?

[Gambit21]

On 5/25/2022 at 10:18 AM, DD_fruitbat said:

 

Show me a map in any flight sim which doesn't !!!

 

I include Microsoft in that comment as well. It bugs the hell out of me for example, that it renders grain stores and barns in every farm in southern England as Soviet era blocks of flats... (once you see you can't un see, lol), which rather ruins the experience for me personally flying over my own area, as because of my job, I can essentially navigate by farms in south east Kent!

 

My point regarding the Syria map in DCS is purely in reference to the amount of detail you notice flying down low and slow in a Helicopter over it, the little streams running through valleys, that in a jet you would never see, the parked cars in driveways, the yachts sailing outside a marina (sponsored by DCS on there sails, lol). The same can be said for other maps in DCS as well, but I think taking aside the litter by the side of the roadways in the Dover castle walls, which is a ridiculous piece of detail for a flight sim, I personally, rightly or wrongly find that the Syria map takes this to a new level in DCS.

 

Anyway, I completely respect your opinion to disagree with me, its all subjective after all!!!?

Agreed.

I broke a greenhouse up on the Golan with my Huey (don’t ask) and there were plants inside!

 

 

It’s going to be SOON for this (SA) map.

There’s’ going to be much exploring/location scouting in the Viper on my end in anticipation of the F-4.

 

 

 

Edited May 26, 2022 by Gambit21

[DBFlyguy]

On 5/25/2022 at 1:18 PM, DD_fruitbat said:

 

Show me a map in any flight sim which doesn't !!!

 

I include Microsoft in that comment as well. It bugs the hell out of me for example, that it renders grain stores and barns in every farm in southern England as Soviet era blocks of flats... (once you see you can't un see, lol), which rather ruins the experience for me personally flying over my own area, as because of my job, I can essentially navigate by farms in south east Kent!

 

My point regarding the Syria map in DCS is purely in reference to the amount of detail you notice flying down low and slow in a Helicopter over it, the little streams running through valleys, that in a jet you would never see, the parked cars in driveways, the yachts sailing outside a marina (sponsored by DCS on there sails, lol). The same can be said for other maps in DCS as well, but I think taking aside the litter by the side of the roadways in the Dover castle walls, which is a ridiculous piece of detail for a flight sim, I personally, rightly or wrongly find that the Syria map takes this to a new level in DCS.

 

Anyway, I completely respect your opinion to disagree with me, its all subjective after all!!!?

I can literally fly over my house in MSFS.  I got lucky that my city was one of the initial release photogrammetery cities. That speaks volumns for what MS/Asobo has done with with MSFS. Is it perfect, no, but its pretty darn good in my book.  But for the smaller scale, definitely agree about DCS,  no one comes close to DCS when it comes to "hand made" map detail for flight sims.  For me, DCS is the only higher level combat flight sim out there right now that I'd actually consider using ground vehicles in because the detail meets what I'd expect for ground detail fidelity.

 

 

 

[Gambit21]

The expanded Channel map is going to be really nice as well. Good for some longer range Mossie ops.

[DD_Fenrir]

10 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

The expanded Channel map is going to be really nice as well. Good for some longer range Mossie ops.

 

If you are referring to the London/Paris teasers shown in the "DCS: 2022 and Beyond" video, Nineline confirmed on Discord they'll be part of the Ugra Media Normandy map, rather than EDs Channel map, though you latter point still stands...;)

 

Edited May 27, 2022 by DD_Fenrir

[DBFlyguy]

ED gonna find a reason to make another video ?This one is for the Maverick movie release and the related ED bundle sale for the F-14, F-18 and Supercarrier.  I finally get to see Maverick in about 4hrs, can't wait!!!

 

 

Also, looks like the AIM-7P and TALD are coming soon for the Hornet!

 

Edited May 27, 2022 by DBFlyguy

[Gambit21]

44 minutes ago, DBFlyguy said:

ED gonna find a reason to make another video ?This one is for the Maverick movie release and the related ED bundle sale for the F-14, F-18 and Supercarrier.  I finally get to see Maverick in about 4hrs, can't wait!!!

 

 

Also, looks like the AIM-7P and TALD are coming soon for the Hornet!

 

2 things.

 

A. Much of that was better than the Top Gun footage…especially but not necessarily limited to the Tomcat.

 

B. A4 Skyhawk in an official ED video. Read into that what you will…that’s all I’m going to say on that.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 27, 2022 by Gambit21

[dburne]

Just when I think I have about covered all the weapons with the Hornet - here comes more lol.

 

 

[AndyJWest]

Not really a weapon, though I'm sure someone will figure out a way to hit something with a TALD. Not sure which version they are referring to, but Wikipedia says that TALDs weigh 400 lb, which should at least make a bit of a dent. ?

[Gambit21]

Some friendly BFM with my section lead from the boat, on the way to Incirlik.

As ever I'm trying to get the AI to do things...that's mostly my life in DCS. In this case I'm actually getting to fly a bit of BFM while testing this logic.

 

He's not supposed to be dropping flares....but he is. So bug perhaps.

"Knock it off" logic is working great though once one of us takes a "hit" and loser buys the beers when were on the ground.

 

So far it's him every time unless I let him win to test a trigger...I'm not impressed with "Ace" AI at this juncture. Looking forward to more AI improvements.

[dburne]

 

[DD_fruitbat]

I'm guessing I might have had a few questions to answer after this approach....

 

 

[Gambit21]

2 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

I'm guessing I might have had a few questions to answer after this approach....

 

 

That called a Shti Hot break baby! Nice job. I didn’t keep any footage of me getting yelled at by Jester for being too slow over the top in the Tomcat (over and over again). No way I’d have beaten any human flying like that. (and in a B mind you) I need to practice and get my chops back.

 

On another note - 3070 finally purchased/installed…settings cranked up. DCS is looking very nice. 

Time for more Viper.

 

 

 

7 hours ago, dburne said:

 

Awesome contractor plane. I’ll be getting one for sure. Who wants to start a demo team?

Edited June 4, 2022 by Gambit21

[Dallas88B]

6 hours ago, DD_fruitbat said:

I might have had a few questions to answer after this approach

Maybe one or two, but a good video, nice touch down.