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Hi, I have managed to fix this by modifying clickabledata.lua around line 896: (...) --ILS elements["PTR-ILSCP-PWR"] = { (...) cycle = false, } to (...) --ILS elements["PTR-ILSCP-PWR"] = { (...) cycle = true, } Best Regards,

Ok, I hope I nailed it. In my case the problem was that the SideWinder2 was connected to the same external active USB hub as my TrackIR: - When I did not run TrackIR software then I could go to the Control menu without any problems (repeated dozen of times: Run DCS -> enter Options -> enter Controls -> Exit DCS). - With TrackIR software running DCS crashed on ~50% of tries. This is probably caused by some power loses on USB hub ports. When I reconnected my TrackIR to different internal PC hub the problem disappeared (non-reproducible for about 20 tries). You may check if it helps in your case.

Hi, still same problem after loooong time, but I have two questions: 1. Is there anyone with SideWinder2 who has no problems with these crashes? 2. Is this problem on a devs' ToFix list?

Yes it works. Thanks,

Hi, Same here. I've activated my products couple days ago. Today got the same message as you. It is probably something wrong on StarForce side. Best Regards, Baal

Hello I've found a solution that does not involve module reinstallation. Clipping range for shkval display is governed by the MFD_render_params structure in Config\graphics.cfg file. Just change second_pass_far_clip and single_pass_near_clip fields to 0.1 and everything will be rendered correctly. Best regards, Baal

Hello, There are many good opinions about FFB2 on this forum. It's probably Porsche among FFB sticks. Especialy regarding BlackShark and its trimm mechanism. The problem with all forcefeedback sticks in DCS is that you are not supposed to use any curvature on axis characteristics -> http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1029203 I use MSFFB2 for almost half a year and this is my first FFB stick (not mention Saitek Cyborg Evo Force - not ffb at all). It needs some cleaning/tuning now, but flying with it is still really enjoyable. The only reason I could change it for my thrustmaster warthog stick is the lack of buttons/hats on FFB2, but I wont change it in the near future.

To zoom in/out try "/" and "*" keys on numpad.

From my experience with the gray MSFFB2 the only way is to leave axis tune untouched, otherwise ForceFeadback will not work correctly. It seems that FFB is always send to joystick using linear characteristic. Let me explain: Supose we have X axis tuned like this: Now, in game I press and hold Trimmer button (force feedback goes off) and set a new stick possition: When I release Trimmer button (force feedback goes on) my joystick change its position in a way like there were no curvature set to my axis (joystick is beeing set to the posiotion where in-cockpit cyclic is: linear characteristic for ForceFeedback): As a result in-game cyclic stick changes it position also due to my joystick position changed. I dont know if there are similar problems with another FFB sticks.

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Hi, I have noticed that many files in Flaming Cliffs 2 and Black Shark are the same (same engine and compatibility rework). I did some experiment. I merged Black Shark directory with Flamming Cliffs 2, but renamed both bin folders to FlamingCliffs2Bin and BlackSharkBin. As a result both games are working correctly (as far as I know) and both are using the same files. Total directory size is now 9,67 GB instead of 6,27 GB for FC2 and 8,07 GB for BS. I know that disk space is not an issue in such a case but here is my question: Are there any plans to make DCS modularization in such a manner? I mean one engine application with multiple independent modules (Black Shark, Warthog, ...) installed in a single directory? It would be nice and seems that it is partialy implemented.

If training tracks were deleted from your Backup folder you can extract them from the Black Shark DVD. You need to open setup.exe file in some compression tool (WinZip/WinRar/7-Zip etc.) I am using 7-Zip so in my case I just right click on setup.exe file and select 7-Zip -> Open archive Then go to the folder "\$_OUTDIR\Missions\Training\" inside archive and extract all files to your Backup\missions\training directory. Then run RestoreTracks.bat from my previous post and everything sholud work fine.

Hi, Sorry for late response. I assume that you dewnloaded new version (v. 1.1) of Training Tracks mod. The major change is that new version does not contain training tracks anymore (tracks are property of ED so i dont want to distridute these files under Freeware license). If my assumptions are correct you can use RestoreTracks.bat in a way presented in ReadMe.txt file: Let me know if this helps. Btw. You can also download video trainngs from this official DCS site.

It seems that: 1. HTTP 1 (USA) & FTP 1 (USA) are pointing to wrong file (586 MB instead of 319 MB) 2. HTTP 2 (Russia) brings you back to DCS main page. 3. FTP 2 (Russia) & FTP 4 (Germany) are broken. 4. HTTP 3 (USA) & FTP 3 (USA) are working correctly (319 MB file). Hope this helps. Baal

It seems that: 1. HTTP 1 (USA) & FTP 1 (USA) are pointing to wrong file (586 MB instead of 319 MB) 2. HTTP 2 (Russia) brings you back to DCS main page. 3. FTP 2 (Russia) & FTP 4 (Germany) are broken. 4. HTTP 3 (USA) & FTP 3 (USA) are working correctly (319 MB file). Hope this helps. Baal EDIT: Sorry i missed info about the same thread under Bug and Problems.

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Maybe it is a dumb idea, but it seems like IMMORTAL setting is turned on. Btw, if you took control over the heli in some track, the setting of the track will be used, no matter if USE THESE OPTIONS FOR ALL MISSIONS is checked or not.

Thanks for your explanation bumfire. There is also a paragraph in the manual about Vertical Descent. Probably I'll dedicate my second monitor to Manual instead of Shkval:smartass:

Hi, I had similar question about manipulating collective during Altitude hold without using collective break, but I found the answer in previous posts. Thanks Distiler. As far as I understand Altitude hold button will not work correctly when collective is to high or to low, ie. 20% margin of current collective position does not allow to maintain current altitude. Changing collective possition during Altitude hold will change margin in which autopilot can do its work. Am I right? And following ChromeWasp question. Can you tell us what Descent mode on collective does? EDIT: Ok, I figured this out. Auto-Descent performs vertical descent while in a hover.

I can only add that you can use two mods from here. One for getting Training menu work and the second one for reverting old training tracks. Also download five training videos from this page and you will get more training materials than in vanilla version:) Good luck, Baal

Hi, It is correct. First mod "Training menu fix" which makes Training menu work is not enough. You should also download first five videos from this page. As an addition you can revert old training tracks using my second mod "DCS: BS v1.0.0 Training Tracks". And one thing, these training tracks were recorded in previous version of the game, so many of them may not be played correctly. If you would like to find training tracks in your Backup folder manualy, try this path: Backup\missions\training but they have to be arranged in a specific manner to work with BS 1.0.2. Baal

My first try would be deleting all Temp folder contents, without the folder itself. Once i had a mess in it, so every time i was clicking on Fly Again button after mission, last track playback was starting. Clearing Temp helped me.

Two separate installations are not necessary. Im able to play Deployment in v. 1.0.2 (started in 1.0.0 and another time in 1.0.2). Is your game Steam or DVD version? It brings you to the mission screen after selecting campaign?

"Necessity is the mother of invention" :thumbup: I have much to learn, so I needed my trainings back:)

Hehe, Im glad you found it usefull:) Thanks