Zohardv

Hi. I found the problem. Apparently there was vJoy device installed and it was interfering with my joystick input. I removed it and everything works fine now. Please ignore.

Hi all. After updating to the latest version of Open beta I find that the trimmer on the su-27 does not actually do anything. I used the controls on screen overlay to make sure my trim commands are ok. When I trim to either pitch or bank, there's no actual response from the control surfaces. Screen layout shows the trimmer is moving as commanded, but there's no change in the flight direction or the airplane's attitude. Also both "pitch trim center" and "roll trim center" indicator lights on the front console are illuminated, although I move the trimmer all around. Finally stick to trim (LCTRL+LSHFT+T) seems also unresponsive. Track file attached. Thanks, Zohardv su27 trim unresponsive.trk

I've also noticed recently in a decrease of performance. The sound becomes disturbed and fragmented to point it is unusable.

In real life you have to move the AAR switch to OPEN if refueling a viper with centerline tank. Otherwise you build up air pressure in the tanks and will eventually cause fuel to overflow from the vent port in the left wing. It would almost always happen to rookie ground crews. Would be a pain to clean-up afterwards.

Thanks. It's been very discouraging, barely being able to take on a Mig-29 with an F-16 (I win about 90% of the time, but after a long and unrealistic fight). I often thought the AI's flight characteristic is "off the chart". Now after reading some posts about it in this forum, I'm quite confident that it is true.

Is it just me, or is it that Ace level AI are not subjected to the laws of physics? When analyzing dogfights with me in an F-16 vs an Ace Mig-29, I just couldn't out-turn him. Pulled maximum G and had high energy, but the Mig-29 would still win every merge. The M29 also seems to have infinite amount of energy, coming out of a slow, rolling scissors into a quick vertical loop. That's insanely frustrating. Is it me, or are the AIs unrealistically competent?

I'm trying all sorts of scenarios, speeds, altitudes ang loads. The best TR I could get so far was about 19.7 deg/sec. and it was instantaneous. I could not sustain that turn rate. Is that considered top notch? (no sarcasm here, asking for real )

I think it's easier said than done. I find myself struggling to maintain a 3g turn against a Mig-29, while watching the speed rapidly drop from 275 to 200 (completely sleek, with about 5000 pounds of fuel). I also find that maintaining a turn at 400+ knots will have a huge radius, rendering it very ineffective in a two circle fight. That's not how the viper got it's nickname. IMHO, something is way off in the Viper's FM. Sorry to say, but It feels like a flying wheelbarrow.

So, is that a "known bug", or something in development. Asking the MODs here...

Hi all. In dogfight mode the radar automatically locks onto targets. Depending on the selected mode, it will lock on targets that are on my nose, in my line of sight or on the vertical line. When dogfighting, I often like to come quiet, without a radar lock, and to assume position behind the bandit. Is there a way to inhibit the radar from automatically lock a target in any ACM mode? (BTW, I remember that in the *other sim* TMS down would cycle between vertical mode and radar standby).

Thank you all for the advice. I'm still struggling with the tomcat, but slowly getting the hang of it. Still can't manage an ACE AI though (only once in a while). I'll keep training to it.

Hi all. I've been trying to use the rudder as suggested. I think the issue has to do more with energy management. I find myself struggling to maneuver with the speed dropping below 150 knots.

OK OK.. I'm starting to realize some stuff... First of all, thanks for the video (and the TLDR ). I just realized that I'm supposed to use DLC (thumbwheel on the stick) to control my maneuvers. I'm used to have all of those working automatically (i.e. LEFs in the F-16). Is there an "Auto" mode for the DLS? Slats, Flaps etc...

Hi all. I've been flying this awesome mod for the past couple of days now (as part of the free trial). I am astounded by the level of details and realism. I seems a lot of effort was put into this and I really like that. Alas, when I take the tomcat to a gun fight against an ACE AI (quite an easy task, when flown with other DCS planes), I find it almost impossible to control. I find myself fighting to keep control over the aircraft. A/C frequently departs control and which usually result in un-commanded rolls. I am not a noob in DCS itself and can manage most of its planes (F-15, F-16, F-18, SU-27/33, Mig-29, Mirage 2000). But the F-14 still baffles me under dogfight conditions. P.S. In normal flight (takeoff, landing and even carrier landing) I find it very comfortable. It is only when the maneuvering starts that I find struggle. What am I missing here??

Thank you very much!