Heliflyer_71

Mightmoo, perhaps my reference to the word “starter” is in reference to its complexity. Having spent some more time studying and flying the jet this week and getting to the point today where I took out some enemy bombers with Air-2-air missiles I have to say I’m loving the F5. As you say chasing the tail of the enemy today was very satisfying. Progression to something more complex or perhaps I should say different is for the future. Hiob - thanks for the suggestion of the A-4E Skyhawk. I will certainly give it a go. DCS .... I’m loving it!

Many thanks Rudel_chw - I’ll take a look

Guys .... thanks for all the replies. I took advantage of the DCS Lunar Sale and bought the F5 - I think it will end up being a good starter - I’m starting to get to grips with the weapons - some really helpful videos on YT from the Grimreapers and TacticalPascale amongst others. The bigger and more complex jets give me something to aim for in the future - The Hornet looks like a future purchase, so long as I can get my hands on a HOTAS but that said there are a number of nice jets - decisions, decisions :)

Many thanks Tiger II - I’ve had a go at flying the F5 today and the JF17. Both nice flight models. I’m interested by your comments regarding DCS vs FSX/P3D - having spent many hrs getting to grips with engine start ups, programming of FMCs, SIDS and STARs on study level aircraft in FSX/P3D it will be interesting to see the comparison in DCS. Studying and effectively deploying weapons systems could be a challenge! I think I’ll bite the bullet and purchase the F5. Got to get my hands on a HOTAS system too but BREXIT seems to be holding up any available stock.

Flown in FSX and P3D for many years. Flown study level airliners, predominantly PMDG products. I’m new to DCS - would people recommend the F5 as a good starting point for a study level jet fighter would you recommend an alternative? Keen to take advantage of the lunar sale. Thanks.

Many thanks for the replies and suggestion. if only I could find an X52 Pro in the UK? I completed my first Huey mission last night - I’m hooked!

Thanks for the reply. Can I just check is the Logitech x52 pro HOTAS system the same product but with Logitech Branding? Thanks.

I’m new to DCS but have flown study level jets e.g. PMDF 737, 747 and 777 in MSFS for many years. I own a CH Products yoke and saitek pedals. Main flying in DCS will be helis. I’ve been flying the Huey but my old MS Sidewinder joystick won’t cut it. Any recommendations on a first HOTAS system? I’ve been looking at the Thrustmaster 16000M or Saitek X52 Pro but open to recommendations.