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Thank you for responding to Simonator. I was having the same issue but your post resolved it. John

I have the Nevada map. Is the A10C that came with something enough, or do I need to new A10C? I only have the "free" version.

I am 76 year old former USAF F-4 jockey. When I went through RTU to learn to fly the F-4, we went though a 6-month program. We started with learning the systems in ground school, and then moved to the simulator, and finally the jet. I currently own the F-15E, F-16C, F-18C and a host of other aircraft, including the P-47 and P-51. My problem is that I can no longer (talking mostly the modern fighters) keep the weapons systems straight. I mostly fly these multi-million dollar virtual aircraft around the pattern, practicing touch and goes, because I can't learn the complex (to me) systems. I don't know if this would be worth the time and effort to build, however, I would be willing to pay for training campaigns that take me through the systems in an orderly fashion. I know there are numerous YouTube videos' that demonstrate various aircraft weapons systems. However, they are piece meal and vary in quality. I believe a well done start to finish training module would be worthwhile. Hopefully, enough people would find it useful enough to purchase. John

Thank you, so much!

OK, forgive an old man, but how do I update DCS. It has always automatically updated before. I don't see anywhere on the opening page where it offers an update link.

I purchased this a few days ago. Every time I try to download I get an error message. I am running the latest Multi Thread version. Which is 2.8.3.37556. I also tried running the non multi thread beta version and downloading the campaign. I got the same message. I tried logging out and back in. Still nojoy. Log file below. 00000.847 --- Log file: C:\Users\john\AppData\Local\Temp\DCS.openbeta\autoupdate_templog.txt 00000.000 === Log opened UTC 2023-06-05 14:21:03 00000.019 INFO : DCS_Updater/2.16.3.18 (Windows NT 10.0.22621; Win64; en-US) 00000.019 INFO : src-id: f697eb0b6959f621dddfde672932cdb00d183f23, lib-id: b88ea51ae2210987a3865f77cc1802548216d7a8 00000.019 INFO : cmdline: bin/dcs_updater.exe --run --waitpid 19236 install P51D-BLUENOSEDBASTARDS_campaign 00000.302 STATUS: Waiting for parent process to exit... 00000.844 STATUS: Initializing... 00000.846 INFO : basedir: D:\DCS World OpenBeta 00000.846 INFO : variant: openbeta 00000.847 INFO : DCS/2.8.3.37556 (x86_64; EN; P47D30,SUPERCARRIER,F-16C,WWII-ARMOUR,F-5E,UH-1H,P-51D,SU-33,MAPLEFLAG_F5E_ACM_campaign,MAPLEFLAG_F5E_BFM_campaign,SYRIA_terrain,THECHANNEL_terrain,PERSIANGULF_terrain,NORMANDY_terrain,NEVADA_terrain,MARIANAISLANDS_terrain,MAGNITUDE3_CHRISTEN_EAGLE-II,F-86F,FA-18C,L-39,L39_KURSANT_campaign,F86-MIG15-RELIC_campaign,FALKLANDS_terrain,WORLD,CAUCASUS_terrain,FC3) 00000.847 INFO : branch: openbeta 00000.848 STATUS: Checking for updates... 00001.450 INFO : Got reply from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com 00001.907 INFO : Got reply from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com 00001.912 STATUS: Version 2.8.3.37556 is not available. Consider updating. 00128.081 === Log closed.

There is no need for you to apologize. I know there was a link to a Twitter post. The point I was trying to make is that a picture of the manual's cover, with a link to the original post or not, is still just another commercial for the product. I was all excited when I saw your post. I thought we would be able to download an "early access" of the manual and began reading. In fairness, I am an old-fart who still reads rather than watches TV. I spent ten-years studying Dash-1's in the USAF. I am comfortable with a manual and can go at my old-fart's pace. Again, my comments are directed at Razbam and their endless carrot on a stick, not you. I appreciate your updates.

Sorry Patrick. I am not trying to shoot eh messenger. However, In my opinion, a picture of a manual's cover, be it WIP or finished product is just a tease. It is useless, other than showing a manual will be provided. Releasing the manual to the general public, even if it isn't finished, will go further in exciting potential buyers (and the patient preorders, of which I am one) than telling us there is A WIP manual in the works. There comes a time with pre-release publicity when it is "put up or shut up" time. I think we are nearing that moment. I for one am getting tired of all the "teases" To quote the old Wendy's commercial, "Where's the meat?"

So, is the manual available for download? Or is this just another stupid tease?

You can change to a heavier spring if using an extension, or make it smoother by adding a small extension with the standard spring for greater moment. eBay has lots of mods to the Thrustmaster HOTAS system. If you are not totally satisfied with the Warthog, I am sure you can find a mod to improve it without buying another $500-$600 system. I was using a Real Simulator force sensitive sidestick and had a lot of fine control issues. I went back to the Warthog stick with a 4X spring an extension and then a short S extension. I mounted the system on the floor of my cockpit. The new system is buttery smooth and cost about $100 for the upgrade. I have now ordered a radar scanning rheostat mod that mounts to the TM Throttles and allows you to raise and lower the scanning. My point is while I am sure the Virpil is an excellent system. Many of us already own a TM system. Why spend so much money to replace what you already have for a small, if any, improvement when a couple mods for your existing stick will give you the same benefit for far less money.

There are several YouTube videos on graphics settings for DCS. They will help you understand the "whys" of the different settings and how you might want to set them for your system. Here are a couple: I hope this helps. John

Not only are you an engineer John, you are also a craftsman. The two aren't always found in the same package. Nice work.

That is a good idea. Thank you. John

Since purchasing a Reverb G2, I have found myself thinking of redesigning my cockpit to be more VR friendly. I purchased a set of Thrustmaster MFDs and I am thinking of using a add-on keypad for a UFCP. Is there software that will allow a windows keypad be used to send control button presses as a usb controller? I could then program the keys to send the 0-9 numbers and other key inputs to DCS. I have seen programs like XPADDER and Joy to Key. However, they make a joystick act like a keyboard. I want to make a keyboard work as joystick buttons. Anyone have any advice? Thanks, John

I fly strictly VR (Reverb G2). I also have over 2800 RW flying hours. The only issue I have with the new clouds is that they are for the most part blown out. Turning down the Gamma just darkens the entire scene. Is there a way to lower the intensity or brightness of the clouds? This would give them more depth and contrast. The only jittering I see is when the program is loading. I just close my eyes or remove the headset until DCS is fully loaded. John