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Thanks for the replies. I have tried to replicate it to save a new track but have not been successful. As soon as I am able to reproduce the problem I will post the new track. Thanks again

keep getting this issue that pressing wpdsg or tdc depress from the tpod does nothing. can't designate any ground targets. even tried hud designate but won't work. Operation_Roach_II-20240118-215537.trk

Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for the info regarding the warbirds. I agree it’s really not that big a deal for the modern jets. In my case I was mainly referring to helicopters but what you mention about future implementation for the Apache sounds great! Thanks for that update. Rudder issue aside, I’m afraid no amount of practice is going to have me tanking. I can explain why in more detail but it’s really just not feasible considering I can’t move my fingers, wrist, hand, etc. additionally, I don’t have sensation in my hand so I generally have to look down to see where the throttle is and since I control my stick with my lips using an accessible joystick, I’m sure you can understand how even after countless hours and days of practicing, it’s just not feasible. Would probably the biggest and most game changing assist if it could somehow be implemented into DCS. I would even forgo any further rudder help if I could only choose assisted feature. And perhaps this is something that could be done from the system side as opposed to the module developer end but I’m not a programmer so I honestly don’t know. Anyways, like I said I really do appreciate The response and feedback and I’m happy to assist or answer any questions the ed team might have now or in the future as it pertains to increasing accessibility more people.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I should have mentioned that I do use voice attack and it does help manage the workload but I do still also try to do as much manually as I can. I have flown both the Apache and the strike eagle multiplayer and it’s fun. While I can CPG in the Apache, there are just too many key binds for my controller in order to be a WSO in the Eagle effectively. I kind of had a hunch about peoples insistence on keeping it as much Sim as possible and wanting others to put in the practice however I thought perhaps an exception could be made for the sake of accessibility to those with disabilities. Did not know about the statement from ED previously. Maybe if they read about this particular scenario, they might be more open to considering it in the future. Anyway to tag someone from ED here?

So I’m an incomplete quadriplegic and, yes, I can actually fly jets and helicopters in DCS. It’s not the easiest though. Even with my custom accessible controller, obviously everything takes me a little bit longer since I don’t have individual finger dexterity to multitask as quickly as everyone else does with all of the buttons on the stick and throttle. Dog fighting in the merge is probably never gonna be the easiest thing for me but that’s OK. I can already do much more than I ever thought would even be possible. I love DCS. And I know the idea is for it to be a simulation without too many assists but I think perhaps a small exception which I will suggest here can be incorporated to make it easier for disabled people like me as opposed to just making it easier and more game like for the general public. in my case, since I can’t use rudder pedals, I use my split throttle quadrant as the tail rotor control when flying a helicopter. But since I use the other split quadrant for the collective, I can’t realistically do both exactly at the same time so I have to jump back-and-forth which clearly is not ideal. If DCS incorporated a tail rotor assist (flight simulator 2020 has it and it really helps) it would greatly help us be more effective helicopter pilots. for Jets, air to air refueling is just not feasible for me due to the need for fine motor control both on the throttle and stick. I have put countless hours into trying and it’s just not really possible for me. Perhaps some sort of assist for this or even fully automated tanking (I would personally prefer an assisted version so I feel that I’m still flying the jet) would be incredible for disabled pilots like myself. These are really the two biggest issues for me right now. Happy to discuss them in more detail with anybody at ED or otherwise. cheers!

Hi. Love the app and have used it for a while now but since I switched over to multithreading, it doesn’t appear to work. It just says not connected to DCS constantly. Any help would be greatly appreciated

anybody have an update??

still can't see decal layer. any link?

Hey everybody. First time DCS skin editor here. Was wondering if there’s a way to easily change the basic green color on the entire Apache to a different tone or do I have to go and do it individually in all of the subtle green variations in all of the layers? Of course I would have to do it for each file but hopefully not in multiple layers of each file. And second question is: I put all my squadron logos on the side of the engine exhaust and on the side of the area below the cockpit. Under which layers should I place our new logo so that the texture is on top of our logo but keeping it still visible through the texture instead of completely covering it up? Any help is greatly appreciated. Best regards all

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not trying to ruffle any feathers but I cant get this thing to work. Copied the folder into the DCS folder as per the instructions and edited the file before doing the copy. Nothing happens at all when I turn on the night vision. Cant figure it out. looked through the whole thread but still dont see any simple instructions. If anybody can help me out I would greatly appreciate it

Sorry took a while to test it as I wasn’t feeling that well the last few days. But you were right, that was it. All good now! Time for some training.

all off ground power switches are on auto. external power should be off as well correct?

now its even weirder. When I click on some of the other tutorials that start with everything on already, I click on "fly" to get it started and then they just instantly turn off on their own! ive tried everything and it keeps happening. This is so frustrating

Finally got everything working 100%. Thanks so much to everyone especially Mustang Sally for their generous time and assistance. Finally did my first takeoff, flight, and landing without issue. Now I just have to learn all the other bells and whistles and start shooting. One less quick question… Does anyone have it happen to them that when starting the jet, the multifunction displays, HUD, and lower display don’t fire up at all?