Leaderboard

Sharing data This document covers the sharing of data in the Kamov Ka-50 with a focus on the transmission and reception from the A-10C. It has been originally written for internal use, but then made ​​public. I want to thank the entire Fighter Combat Sims group and especially Alberto "Brontolo" for helping me in testing. A special thanks goes to EinsteinEP for his essential help developing the chapter “Bearing and distance” and in the correction and review phase. Summary 1. Introduction • Preparing the ABRIS • Different bearing types • PRTz Datalink • Locking a target 2. Sharing data: Ka-50 to Ka-50 • Saving a target with the PRTz • Sharing data between Ka-50s • Automatic ingress to target 3. Sharing data: Ka-50 to A-10 • Getting coordinates with the ABRIS • Getting coordinates with the PVI-800 • Receiving coordinates 4. Bearing and distance • Nine-Line - Nine-Line example • FCS “K-Line” - Transmission example 5. Final considerations 1. Introduction Ka-50s and A-10s are very different aircrafts. Just think that the Ka-50 is Russian and uses the metrical measurement system and the A-10 is American and uses the Imperial system. Knowing that, there should be no surprise when I tell you that there isn’t a way for sending and receiving data between these two aircraft directly. Therefore we have to find a measurement system supported by both of them. The short paragraphs below are just a small reprise of concepts that you may have already learned. To deepen your understanding, read through the ED manuals. Preparing the ABRIS One of the instruments we are going to employ is the ABRIS, but first of all we have to match A-10’s unit of measurement. The ABRIS can represent lat/long coordinates in one of two ways: • XXX°YY'ZZ" (degrees, minutes and seconds - ABRIS default) • XXX°YY.YY' (degrees, minutes and decimals - PVI-800 default) A-10s use the second representation mode hence we have to set the correct unit of measurement. To do this, go to the ABRIS setup, select the UNITS FSK, and change the setting (see the Black Shark manual, page 7-26). Different bearing types Ka-50s and A-10s represent bearings in two different methods: Ka-50 uses True Bearings while A-10 uses the Magnetic bearings. Toggle the ABRIS between each methods can be done in the Options menu, entry “Track/heading”. PRTz Datalink The PRTz is a very important part of a Ka-50’s avionics. This device allows sharing data directly to each Ka-50 in your flight. It is composed of three rows of buttons, from top to bottom: • target type: Armor, SAM/AAA, Other, and Ingress point; • recipient: select who will receive your data, from #1 to #4 or the whole flight; • functions: erase the selected target from the memory, perform the automatic ingress to target, send or receive data. Locking a target First of all we have to spot a target in order to lock it. This task can be performed in many ways, exempli gratia: • Put laser on STAND-BY position; • Activate the HSM and position it over the target; • Uncage the Shkval; • Adjust the gate around the target; • Press the Lock button. 2. Sharing data: Ka-50 to Ka-50 A Ka-50 flight is composed of up to four aircrafts. Each pilot is assigned a unique ID number from 1 to 4. You can see your wingmen (or your leader) and recognize them on the ABRIS by this number. Assuming that you have already locked a target, you can now save it for your use or send its data to the rest of your flight. Saving a target with the PRTz Saving a target and making it appear on your ABRIS is very easy. Just select the correct target type button in the PRTz’s first row and press SEND/MEM. E.g. if we have locked an enemy T-80, we will first select the armor target type, then press SEND/MEM. A diamond with a number (#1 for the first target) written into will appear in the ABRIS. This number is incremental, if you save another armoured target with the PRTz, it will appear as a diamond with a #2 in the middle. This target representation will be later used to get its coordinates and send it to others (A-10s, for example). But we will delve into this aspect later. Sharing data between Ka-50s In order to send data about target you must select the recipient (from #1 to #4, or the whole flight), cycle between your saved targets by the corresponding target type button and then press “SEND/MEM”. The selected recipients will receive your data. Now let’s see what happens if you are one of those recipients: some buttons on the PRTz will begin to flash (letting you understand who and what type of target you are about the receive), Betty will warn inviting you to take a look at the EKRAN and it will finally tell you that you have just received some data (“RECEIVE DL TARGET”). Press “SEND/MEM” to save, and the target will appear on your ABRIS. Quite easy, isn’t it? Last important thing: the number written into target’s symbol couldn’t always be the same for the whole flight. E.g. if we have already saved an armoured target (target type #1, a diamond on the ABRIS) and your wingman will send you data about another one, you will see two diamonds on your ABRIS. The one we have saved before is the #1, and the one just received is the #2. But your wingman could have just one armoured target in his ABRIS, and it is identified by the #1. This means that our #2 is his #1 and vice-versa, and you don’t know that. So pay attention and try to avoid confusion! Automatic ingress to target This is a very useful function. It allows to release the Shkval directly on a target received or saved with the PRTz. • select a saved or received target by its corresponding target type button; • enable the AUTO TURN function (not mandatory but useful); • put laser on STAND-BY; • uncage the Shkval. And your aircraft will magically turn and lock the target. 3. Sharing data: Ka-50 to A-10 There are two possible ways to get a target’s coordinates: with the ABRIS or the PVI-800. The first one is more precise (~20m), the second one is far less precise (~200m) but it’s faster. Getting coordinates with the ABRIS Before using this method you need to lock a target and save it into your PRTz, so it will appear in your ABRIS. To get the coordinates of a target we will use the ABRIS in ERBL mode. To enter this mode, cycle with the 5th FSK, entering the NAV mode. Pressing this FSK enable the ERBL mode: a cross will appear and, below the map, you will find coordinates of the position under the cross as well as other data, like bearing and distance. As you have already imaged, you can now move the cross over the symbol of a target acquired with the PRTz and read its coordinates. To move the cross use the right knob on the ABRIS. Press it to toggle from vertical and horizontal slew and vice-versa. To obtain the best result, use the Zoom in FSK. This procedure is not very fast and requires a lot of attention, therefore it’s not a bad idea to recon a Battlefield Area, save your targets in the PRTz, move into a safe and covered position and only then communicate the coordinates. Getting coordinates with the PVI-800 We’re now going to see how to save a target position and get its coordinates. This method is faster than the one which uses the ABRIS, but it’s less accurate. First of all, we have to prepare the PVI-800: • set the PVI mode in ‘EDIT’ with the PVI Master Mode knob; • set the switch next to the PVI Master Mode knob (‘INU/UPDATE’) to the ‘INU’ position (“I-251V Shkval – Fly over INU update” - see the Black Shark manual, page 6-65); • select the ‘NAV TGT’ button on the PVI-800. A number will appear on the PVI-800. This number represents how many NAV TGT points are stored inside PVI-800’s memory. Now select a number, press the Shkval designate key (with the laser in STAND-BY position) and the coordinates of the position pointed by the Shkval will appear on the PVI-800. Now you can save this data by pressing the ‘ENTER’ key. NAV TGT points saved with the PVI-800 are represented in the ABRIS by a rectangle with a number written into. Each number corresponds to the number assigned to each NAV TGT point saved. A NAV TGT point can be assigned directly to a PRTz target, just select a target type (first row on the PRTz) and press ‘SEND/MEM’. Just remember to restore the PVI-800 to previous settings, turning the PVI Master Mode knob on ‘OPER’ position, and the switch next to it in ‘UPDATE’ position. Receiving coordinates As you can read coordinates with the PVI-800, so you can enter coordinates with it. The procedure is quite similar to the one used to get coordinates of a target locked with the Shkval: • set the PVI mode in ‘EDIT’ with the PVI Master Mode knob; • select the ‘NAV TGT’ button on the PVI-800; • select a number, which will identify this NAV TGT point. Now you can enter the coordinates. Remember to use the button 0 (zero) for North and Eest, and button 1 for South and West. When you have finished, press ‘ENTER’ to save. Again, restore the PVI Master Mode knob to its previous position. NAV TGT points are represented by a squadre with a number in the middle (this number identifies the NAV TGT point). Therefore, pressing a number in the PVI-800 while in NAV TGT mode will select the corresponding point. Selected points will flash on the ABRIS.

Уважаемые пилоты! В мае 1945 года после долгих лет тяжелой и кровопролитной войны пал фашизм. Ежегодно 9 мая мы празднуем день Победы, день Великой Победы! Отдавая дань памяти павшим ради нашей свободы, благодаря переживших великую войну ветеранов, в городах проходят парады Победы. Одной из запоминающихся составляющих парада - является воздушная часть. Вспомним подвиг наших дедов и прадедов! Вспомним подвиг тех, кто сделал всё для победы! Почтим павших... 8 мая 2012 года в 17:00 по московскому времени состоится виртуальный воздушный парад Победы. Не останемся равнодушными! Всем желающим (группы и одиночные пилоты) просьба отписаться здесь и оставить информацию как с вами связаться. Время для подготовки к параду ограничено - до 8 мая не так далеко!!! Так же требуется доброволец комментатор. Информация о трансляции появится чуть позже.

For Ka-50 and Su-25T Vikhrs lovers :) Bi-q3dHCFxo

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/173106/ VERSION 2.1 POSTED 24-APR-13 (changes to mission in bold) - 6 player co-op - live AFAC slots - extensive voice over and radio calls (sample: ) - about 3.0 hours to complete - many thanks to my friends at the 1st VFW for help with the voiceovers! :thumbup: - suggest do not fly this as a two ship, minimum four ship, six preferred! - maps below are provided in PDF format (higher res) in .zip download - V2 ramp start at Batumi - V2 mission, convoy is sped up, reducing mission time a little - V2 various small tweaks, fixes OPERATION HACIENDA Georgia is in turmoil. Over the past 72 hours, South Ossetian separatists have seized control of Tbilisi and are now operating with near impunity in and around the capital. The Georgian government is in shambles. With the capital engrossed in lawlessness and violence, civilians are fleeing in droves. Without sufficient warning, US Embassy personal were unable to escape Georgia prior to South Ossetian forces seizing control of both the local airports and roadways. As of 1600 hours, the resident USMC unit, callsign GRAPPLER 11, had barricaded the embassy compound and were actively defending against an onslaught of separatist attacks. These attacks are believed to be deliberate actions by rouge separatist factions unconcerned with bringing the United States into the fray. The embassy Marines are relatively lightly equipped with a few Stryker ICV/ATGM and armored HUMVEES, with limited anti-tank and anti-air capability. They can only be expected to hold out a few more hours against the increasingly organized efforts against them. A convoy of these armored vehicles is being organized to transport the all personnel from the embassy to the Tbilisi-Lochini airport as soon as a transport can safely land. A C-130 out of Incirlik, callsign PONTIAC, is inbound to extract these personnel once the airfield is secured. Supporting roles will be provided by A-10's (CAS), F-16's (SEAD) from 31st FW Aviano, and a KC-135 from Incirlik. Latest intel reports an SA-8 battery digging in near Tbilisi-Lochini airport, as well as numerous ZSU-24-4, mobile ZU-23 and at least one SA-19s setting up in and around the city. An Ossetian SA-9 is reported to be operating in the northern part of the city. MANPADS units are also available to separatist forces and may be deployed. Enemy air assets are expected to limited to helos. Anticipate highest anti-air threat axis' from the north and/or near the airports. Additional intel will be provided as it becomes available by Airborne Battlefield Command and Control Center (ABCCC), EC-130E callsign CYLON 41. SEAD: DALLAS 2 (4x F16d) will be tasked with elimination of the SA-8 battery near Tbilisi-Lochini and any other SAM threats identified. AAR: 2 KC-135s will be available: ARCO 7 (275.300, 60X) at tanker track POSEIDON (south of Khashuri) SHELL 3(305.225, 47X) at tanker track ARES (located 30mi south of Tbilisi) ARCO/POSEIDON will only be available until 1930 hours. If air refuel is required mid-mission, stagger trips to SHELL/ARES to ensure A-10s are over target and providing CAS at all times. ROE: Engage any direct enemy ground or air threats to the embassy/USMC personnel or to the mission. IF ITS ADVANCING ON THE EMBASSY, ENGAGE AND DESTROY. Given the high volume of potential threats in the area, ordinance management will be critical. If it is not a direct/immediate threat to the embassy, convoy/route, or extraction flight at the airfield, continue to monitor but do not engage. A-10 Flight Tasks: 1) Refuel w/ARCO 71 at tanker track POSEIDON. 2) Coordinate with GRAPPLER 11(USMC) to support defense of embassy compound. 3) Clear any remaining AAA or ground threats near Tbilisi-Lochini airfield. 3) Provide CAS for GRAPPLER 11 during convoy transport of embassy personnel from ALAMO to HACIENDA. 4) Upon safe egress of embassy personnel, escort Pontiac 11 to Turkish Border. Land back at Batumi. All flight plans include AR tracks, Anchor/Hold positions, IPs, Alamo, Checkpoints (CP) Alpha to Delta along the convoy route, and Hacienda. MISTY 4......2x A-10C (AFAC) HAWG 5......2x A-10C (CAS) TUSK 8------- 2x A-10C (CAS) DALLAS 2--- 2x F-16d (SEAD) CYLON 41....EC-130E (ABCCC) FOCUS 11....E-3A (AWACS) (333.225) ARCO 71.....KC-135 (275.300, 60Y) SHELL 31....KC-135 (305.225, 47Y) PONTIAC 11...C-130 (TRANSPORT) GRAPPLER 11...USMC Units, US Embassy Additional radio callsigns: ALAMO = US embassy compound HACIENDA = Tbilisi-Lochini (International) airport A-10C LOADOUTS: 2x AGM-65G 4x GBU-12 7x M151 HE Rockets (8xLUU-2/MISTY) ALQ-131 AN/AAQ-28 LITENING POD 1150 CM Radios: Package Comms/AWACS = 333.225 UHF MISTY 4 Flight Comms = 31.900 FM HAWG 5 Flight Comms = 75.500 FM TUSK 8 Flight Comms = 66.600 ARCO 71 = 275.300 AM SHELL 51 = 305.225 AM ------------- Mission by Joyride 476th vFG (aka deephouse)

.

1st vFW - 25th Virtual Fighter Squadron The 25th vFS supports DCS A-10C. We fly under the 1st vFW which also supports F-16 FBMS through the 294th vFS. Work is nearly complete on standing up the 402nd VTHS which supports the DCS Black Shark. Recruiting Currently Open for all Squadrons http://www.firstfighterwing.com/forums/content.php The 25th is comprised of around 20-25 active pilots who participate in the A-10C Fighter Sqn with about double that many pilots between FBMS, A-10C, and KA-50. The First Fighter wing has logged over 20,000 (actual logged) multiplayer flight hours since its inception. We have a Commanding Officer, Deputy CO, and Flight Leads but we are also a democratic organization where all full members have a say. Pilots who log over 50 multiplayer hours also receive their own jet/hangar/and nose art that is viewable on the dedicated server by all members who install the nose art pack that is updated monthly. Sample Nose art and formation Flight We are very active and have our own dedicated server, hosted in the USA on a 15mb/up connection, where we rotate large scale missions. We also conduct regular combat sorties on smaller scale dynamic missions that squadron members host. A-10C and KA-50 squad communication and teamwork are encouraged and supported in the wing. New cadets can look forward to a training program that will help them integrate into the squadron and make them feel at home. Prior to your first flight, you will be provided with documentation on our SOP's so you can get an idea of things you will need to learn prior to attaining full membership within the squadron. The first flight new cadets will do will be a Ferry Flight. This flight will introduce you to the squadron and how we do things. For this flight, general setup and procedures will be discussed, such as TARS, which is a realistic radio environment (see the mods section of the ED forum for more detail) and is required on all Dedicated Server and combat missions. We will discuss basic essentials such as aircraft lighting and ground handling requirements and most importantly, just get to know you. The next steps will be a series of 3 LIFT flights (Lead In-Flight Training) where you will be asked to demonstrate a basic understanding of the A-10C, Ground Operations, SOPs, munitions employment, buddy lasing, and other tasks not typically used in a single player environment. Don't worry, you don't need to know everything to join. There are willing member ready to help you when needed. If there's something you don't know, we'll be happy to help you learn it. LIFT candidates will be allowed to fly on the dedicated server in a training environment with other full members of the squadron to encourage participation and preparation for LIFT flights. After completing LIFT3 there’s more if you want and we hope you do. We have a LIFT4 Aerial Refueling qualification, IQT rating which promotes the pilot to an instructor pilot, and more. The goal is to always be learning. The minimum requirements to join are: -18 and older (with a mature, positive attitude) -Not currently a member of another Virtual Fighter Wing -Ability to make at least one multiplayer flight a month (and hopefully more) -Ability to adhere to Squadron SOP's which are mandatory but do allow freedom to have a good time -Ability to have fun and get along with a dynamic group of pilots from around the world. Some shots of things you can expect to do if you join the ranks of the 1st vFW 25th vFS:

AMD Catalyst 12.3 Release Notes AMD Catalyst 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (64-bit) AMD Catalyst 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit) AMD Catalyst 12.3 Win XP (64-bit) AMD Catalyst 12.3 Win XP (32-bit) AMD Catalyst Mobility 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (64-bit) AMD Catalyst Mobility 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit) AMD Media Codec 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) AMD Media Codec Mobility 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) AMD HydraVision 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) AMD HydraVision 12.3 Win XP (32-bit & 64-bit) AMD HydraVision Mobility 12.3 Win 7 | Vista (32-bit & 64-bit) Build info: DriverVer=03/08/2012, 8.951.0.0000 8.951-120308a-135594C-ATI Sign date: March 23 (Microsoft WHQL)

Mi-8 kicking some a$$

Thanks. :thumbup:

Я так вообще только в режиме CCRP кидаю бомбы- любые, в режиме CCIP - косой как мартовский заяц ну и боязно вниз спускаться если не уверен что подавил все пво.....

Sometimes I get lucky if I move the MAV camera below the target & as it drifts up over the target (more like a dot) keep trying to adjust it and hope it locks on. But ya I have the same trouble and usually end up over GIMBAL LIMIT for the MAV camera, then I generally cuss and overfly. So ya making TGP SOI and slaving the MAV to it is always easier in my experience.

Awesome music choice, juicy colors etc... The best Hornet related vid I've ever seen. Originally posted by Чиж. Make it louder!:)

тут от одного скриншота всю игру переклинивает (не думаю что р51 далеко ушел от предков в этом плане), а вы про пулеметы/ружья