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[BeastyBaiter]

The F-5E is my favorite fixed wing aircraft in DCS and the MiG-21 is a close second. They go well together and many hours of fun can be had with them. Both are quick and easy to understand, but take time to truly master. And the MiG is very nimble, once you learn to fly it properly.

[Feathered_IV]

Need read that 90 page manual first.

 

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[Feathered_IV]

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[Guest deleted@30725]

Not sure if posted, but below are the comparison shots for the future update to the free map that comes with DCS.

 

 

 

 

[Lusekofte]

 

Too me it looks like the description , if you are familiar with GPS it is intuitive operation using it, only some neat functions needed to be learned .

Personably this is why I fly DCS, some learning curve and nit pitting flying offline taking ones time, no whiners around. Just you and the sim 

Edited September 10, 2017 by 216th_LuseKofte

[Monostripezebra]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XEEZot-5Sc

[Guest deleted@30725]

 

Too me it looks like the description , if you are familiar with GPS it is intuitive operation using it, only some neat functions needed to be learned .

Personably this is why I fly DCS, some learning curve and nit pitting flying offline taking ones time, no whiners around. Just you and the sim 

 

Cool - I can imagine this being good for night ops really especially if they get it to work with other aircraft in the future.

Edited September 10, 2017 by deleted@30725

[Jade_Monkey]

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Nice comparisons, the improvements are astounding.

[BeastyBaiter]

My main hope is they get the performance up. Much of the old map runs like absolute garbage on modern high end PC's.

[Lusekofte]

Well it turns out Gqarmin have a Youtube video on how to operate this GPS unit So why read when you can get it in video

 

 

 

My main hope is they get the performance up. Much of the old map runs like absolute garbage on modern high end PC's.

 

DCS run great on my old, this is why I do not buy a new one 

[BeastyBaiter]

It does not run great for you. There isn't a CPU on the planet fast enough in single thread to run 60 fps all the time in even an empty mission in DCS at max detail.

[Daff]

there's a Garmin trainer simulation program out there for free too on garmin's website just google garmin 430 simulation

[9./JG27golani79]

Really looking forward to the new damage model for the AI - I just hope it wont take too long ..

 

Got shot down in the end and he was just doing fine xD

[Lusekofte]

 

 

It does not run great for you. There isn't a CPU on the planet fast enough in single thread to run 60 fps all the time in even an empty mission in DCS at max detail.

 

I do not run anything in max, I have prioritised simulator hardware at the expense for a new PC. So far I gotten away with it. I am perfectly satisfied to get it in adequate settings. This goes for BOS too. I have absolutely no reason to complain when a 8 year old RIG still do the work 

[Urra]

Really looking forward to the new damage model for the AI - I just hope it wont take too long ..

 

Got shot down in the end and he was just doing fine xD

Same here.

[=362nd_FS=Hiromachi]

You can gift modules, just have to do that via support. There is a special window for that now. That's how I got Normandy for a friend.

 

And MiG-21 is no longer causing login issues. Its authentication system was changed, you may have trouble first time connecting or have to contact support, but after that its all good. I've fixed mine 2 months ago and since then never was I asked to activate it again.

[SvAF/F16_Goblin]

I have uninstalled DCS because of the activation system. I have had a lot of problems with my PC lately so crashes has made it impossible to deactivate (and number of deactivations are limited as well) so activations are almost gone.

Very archaic system to say the least. I really hope they do away with it, have decided not to buy anything more because of it.

[56RAF_Roblex]

GPS drama asides, would you DCS folk recommend the F-5 or the MiG-21 to get started?

 

I have a squadmate that used to fly F-5s for a living and he mentioned a few days ago that despite being more modern,  the F-5 cannot compete against a Mig-21!   So in terms of combat maybe you should get the Mig-21.

[nirvi]

I have a squadmate that used to fly F-5s for a living and he mentioned a few days ago that despite being more modern,  the F-5 cannot compete against a Mig-21!   So in terms of combat maybe you should get the Mig-21.

He's doing something wrong then 

The F-5 and Mig-21 are pretty balanced. I prefer the F-5 due to the western cockpit. Just too much switches in the Mig-21 cockpit for me.

[216th_Lucas_From_Hell]

Rolex, your friend is doing something wrong then because I know F-5 pilots who have taken M2000s and F-16s to the ground in exercises

[LLv24_SukkaVR]

My main hope is they get the performance up. Much of the old map runs like absolute garbage on modern high end PC's.

 

 

I dont know what they have done with recent patches but i was flying with my friend first time in a long time and the fps was HORRIBLE. Had to lower my graphics a lot and especially turning off mirrors helped a lot...Game looked like crap after that but fps was ok. IL-2 BoX works well with highest settings with decent fps and of course looks 10 times better. I hope the DCS 2.5 is better optimized.

[Blooddawn1942]

We all hope...

[Monostripezebra]

my todays encounter with the modeling ;=)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcAQ4vlBrQ

[MiloMorai]

Fantastic damage modeling, be sure.

[CUJO_1970]

Is that from 1998?

[kestrel79]

Still waiting for the combined version release before I add it again to my hard drive.

[BeastyBaiter]

RAZBAM's Harrier is now in internal testing with ED and being prepared for early access release. Source: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3245183#post3245183

 

[Monostripezebra]

Meanwhile, I a still stuck in traffic in Vegas..

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdXzzMREPjc

[Thad]

LOL

[Gambit21]

RAZBAM's Harrier is now in internal testing with ED and being prepared for early access release. Source: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3245183#post3245183

 

 

Never been one of my favorite aircraft...but that looks REALLY nice.

[Lusekofte]

Well I was lucky enough to see it in action during winter manouver in Norway a long time ago, it hide behind a mountain and popped up for ordonance delivery . Quite impressive. In my mind it nust be a very difficult plane to handle. And it became a plane of interest. Also it got quite a service making it worth while to read up on. I will buy it, just to learn how to handle it

[Thad]

Salutations,

 

I was a air traffic control tower supervisor when the 'first' Harriers were being presented to the U.S.M.C by the Brits at Bogue Field N.C. Many, many years ago.

 

It was impressive and it is a ideal craft for the Marines with our usual mission requirements. I'm still fond of it.

Edited September 18, 2017 by Thad

[Silver_Dragon]

DCS World Week Update 24 Sep 2017 (English version)

[Danziger]

F@ck me. That Su-33 video really showcases the fact that DCS kicks ass at jets. They really should've just let DCS WW2 die with the departure of what's his name and focused everything on on the grand unified 2.5 version. I really can't wait for 2.5 to finally come out so I can get in on some DCS jet action.

 

 

Just too bad the "sounds are not genuine".

[Monostripezebra]

the system details are really amazing!

 

[nirvi]

Caucasus map in 1.5 vs 2.5

[Finkeren]

Some would call that an improvement...

[Hoots]

Hope they've got some way of blending the runway into the scenery, it's a bit... stark

[Thad]

The darker view does look much better.

[Finkeren]

It also look a little bit strange, that the smaller trees, the pole with the windsock etc don't cast any shadows