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DCS World. A serious combat flight sim
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Flanders
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Whoop, TrackIR 5 just landed on my desk
Told you it'd arrive today! So we flying tonight?
What time will you be available?
But, yeah! New toys and all
I'm seriously impressed, my payment only cleared to Landmark this morning. Then got an email to say they're checking stock availability. Don't know how they got it here this quick, I suspect magic :wtf:
oh, and btw watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-RNLLP-Rs
But, yeah! New toys and all
I'm seriously impressed, my payment only cleared to Landmark this morning. Then got an email to say they're checking stock availability. Don't know how they got it here this quick, I suspect magic :wtf:
oh, and btw watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-RNLLP-Rs
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Flanders
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What time will you be available?
But, yeah! New toys and all
I'm seriously impressed, my payment only cleared to Landmark this morning. Then got an email to say they're checking stock availability. Don't know how they got it here this quick, I suspect magic :wtf:
oh, and btw watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy-RNLLP-Rs
Yeah, they're really quick. When I ordered mine, one of the guys there phoned me to follow up and chat about the TIR. He also had a soft spot for DCS A10.
WRT the vid - I'd been doing it like that with the targeting except I hadn't made my markpoints a new flight plan. Interesting!
Tasking targets to other SADL Aircraft
. In addition to receiving Target Assignments from JTACand other SADL-equipped aircraft, you can also assign targets to other SADL-equipped aircraft. Thisis done through a combination of using the SPI and active hooking. To create a Target Assignment:
Actively hook the SADL-equipped aircraft you wish to send the Target Assignment to andpress the SEND OSB. Upon doing so, the network identification (XX-XX) of the hookedaircraft appears below the SEND label.
Set the SPI to the location of the TAD symbol that you wish to assign as the target. You donot need to be broadcasting SPI to do this. This will set the target location and be visible
on the recipient aircraft‘s TAD.
With the recipient and target set, press the SEND OSB a second time to send the Target Assignment.
Hooking Datalink Symbols
^^ From the flight manual
Then LASE codes,
On the TGP, press OSB1 for CNTL.
On this page you can set your LASE Code (must correspond with the weapon's LASE code in DSMS, which can also be changed[and is displayed below the weapon on the default DSMS page, normally 1688]) with OSB18 (L).
The LSS (Laser Spot Search) is used for buddy LASE, and this code must correspond with the LASE code of the laser used for targeting.
. In addition to receiving Target Assignments from JTACand other SADL-equipped aircraft, you can also assign targets to other SADL-equipped aircraft. Thisis done through a combination of using the SPI and active hooking. To create a Target Assignment:
Actively hook the SADL-equipped aircraft you wish to send the Target Assignment to andpress the SEND OSB. Upon doing so, the network identification (XX-XX) of the hookedaircraft appears below the SEND label.
Set the SPI to the location of the TAD symbol that you wish to assign as the target. You donot need to be broadcasting SPI to do this. This will set the target location and be visible
on the recipient aircraft‘s TAD.
With the recipient and target set, press the SEND OSB a second time to send the Target Assignment.
Hooking Datalink Symbols
^^ From the flight manual
Then LASE codes,
On the TGP, press OSB1 for CNTL.
On this page you can set your LASE Code (must correspond with the weapon's LASE code in DSMS, which can also be changed[and is displayed below the weapon on the default DSMS page, normally 1688]) with OSB18 (L).
The LSS (Laser Spot Search) is used for buddy LASE, and this code must correspond with the LASE code of the laser used for targeting.
Since I got my new SSD drive I have to run the sim on the old drive and plug it in each time.
I havechanged quite a bit in the original settings and nothing I seem to do on the new instal seems to recognize the old settings.
I have overwritten the saved games folder in the new instal with the old one in its entirety.
I have also copied and overwritten the entire program files Eagle Dynamics folder to the new SSD drive.
The Sim, for some reason, still manages to uses default settings when in theory they should not be there, its insanely frustrating.
I havechanged quite a bit in the original settings and nothing I seem to do on the new instal seems to recognize the old settings.
I have overwritten the saved games folder in the new instal with the old one in its entirety.
I have also copied and overwritten the entire program files Eagle Dynamics folder to the new SSD drive.
The Sim, for some reason, still manages to uses default settings when in theory they should not be there, its insanely frustrating.
kat06sa
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Remember trying that you and failing. All aircraft in the group must also not forget to set their flight and group ID to allow other aircraft to send via datalink.
How are you with refueling?
K T
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OK, so I've downloaded and installed DCS World plus the Training videos, but I don't know where to go from here.
There aren't any manuals in my Doc folder and when I try launch the training mudules, DCS World crashes to desktop. I can launch Instant Action and fly around in circles, but don't have a clue how to target or anything else. Please help.
There aren't any manuals in my Doc folder and when I try launch the training mudules, DCS World crashes to desktop. I can launch Instant Action and fly around in circles, but don't have a clue how to target or anything else. Please help.
This is the fix for the SU-25 and KA-50 training video issue:
http://files.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/206863/
If I remember correctly, my A-10 also had an issue with sound on the training modules, will look for that fix.
There are a few frustrating problems which can easily be fixed, then there's the multiplayer f@#$up in DCS World which still seems unpatched. That's why a lot of the guys are still on the standalone A-10 1.1
Refueling... lulz... still a long way to go. I reckon if I ACTUALLY START TRIMMING, I may have better luck
Tried loading a training mission for that, since Flanders usually located the Tanker. Problem was that I use the correct TACAN frequency, on A/A TR. Put the front navigation switch to TACAN. Then fly around following the needles which make me close some distance, then the needle just pops off into another direction. Anyway, not giving up hope hehe
kat06sa
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Refueling... lulz... still a long way to go. I reckon if I ACTUALLY START TRIMMING, I may have better luck
Tried loading a training mission for that, since Flanders usually located the Tanker. Problem was that I use the correct TACAN frequency, on A/A TR. Put the front navigation switch to TACAN. Then fly around following the needles which make me close some distance, then the needle just pops off into another direction. Anyway, not giving up hope hehe
Hehe, did you try looking up and making visual contact with the Tanker? I think what's happening is that you're looking down concentrating on the needle, meanwhile the tanker has shot right past you. Also, either in the top left or right of the CDI (where the needle thingy is) there is a distance scale. That should help you figure out how far you are from the tanker. I usually start looking from 3 or 4 miles out.
Here's a training mission I used to practice. You start out a few miles behind the tanker. The more you practice the easier it gets,
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/92288253/Aerial_Refueling_Training.miz
Flanders
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We flew a mission where the tanker came up on the scope but he had no distance info (first time I've seen this). The distance info was barred out. We were in fairly thick cloud at +- his alt (stated in briefing) and at first I thought he was probably just out of range but still close enough to see his directional info on the HSI. After a minute I could tell that he must be quite close since he was moving across us quite rapidly. I tracked him via HSI until by sheer chance I picked him up visual in a gap in the clouds off my 11 o'clock coming towards me - still no distance info with A-A TR mode selected. Anyway, once I had him it was fine. I refueled and stayed in formo with him and Kaot tracked me on the TAD from there until he had us visual.
True about practice making it easier. When I first started refueling prac it was insanely hard.
kat06sa
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Hmmm, I remember there being a bug with the tankers. Can't remember which version but it was fixed in later versions. Anyway, might join you guys tonight if I can get home in time.
Looks like I'm improving on the attempted refueling, maybe I'll get it right sometime
White knuckle sweaty task that is hehe
Configured my new instal yesterday so good to go again.
White knuckle sweaty task that is hehe
Configured my new instal yesterday so good to go again.
Hehe, I was quite tanked up on Irish coffees too. Definately doesn't make the task much easier, but held formation much more stable than any of my previous attempts.
Great, let us know when you want to fly
Think I'm getting the P-51 tonight, looks like lots of fun!
Flanders, how did your flight go last night? And got any nice screenshots from Sunday? I need to see where the tracks are saved and how to replay them, probably not rocket science but I've been more interested in how the planes fly
Flanders, how did your flight go last night? And got any nice screenshots from Sunday? I need to see where the tracks are saved and how to replay them, probably not rocket science but I've been more interested in how the planes fly
I was there , albeit briefly.
No issues, just me and TARS having a fight.
Then a good take off and formo to the IP, struggled to locate the targets but eventually did.
Managed to markpoint the bastids, then Sammy the Sam decided to chase me and I turned myself into a multi million dollar lawn dart
After that I retired, hopefully Flanders and Crog got a few.
No issues, just me and TARS having a fight.
Then a good take off and formo to the IP, struggled to locate the targets but eventually did.
Managed to markpoint the bastids, then Sammy the Sam decided to chase me and I turned myself into a multi million dollar lawn dart
After that I retired, hopefully Flanders and Crog got a few.