Panny

Hey there, Those are my paints. I'll check that over next 24 hours and have it updated. Cheers

It might not be what you're exactly looking for in DCS, but DCAF fly the F-14A as VF-31 in the 1990/1991 timeframe. We do a set of 80s missions around 1/3 of the time, and sometimes on Forrestal.

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I've heard people talking about openxr, I'm just skeptical when the guide says not to look at FPS and work by feeling instead. I ended up increasing PD in DCS to 1.2, and resolution felt similar to before. Just so strange the resolution was dropped. When I have more time I'll try openXR, I just feel skeptical and don't want to dump hours for what is a marginal gain at best and more instability. Too often I've seen claimed magic fixes that don't really mean anything!

Hi there, I've noticed, for whatever reason that without me touching any settings the resolution in the headset has dropped. I could tell since numbers on displays I used to be able to read are now smeared and hardly legible; and FPS has rapidly improved and a huge reduced load on my 4090 due to some change somewhere. I've reviewed any strange changes in Pimax or SteamVR settings but couldn't find anything leading me to believe this is something on ED's side. Has there been any change for VR performance, and what do you need from me? Thanks, Peter

Great thanks

Wanted to just check whether the values in the kneeboard had been updated or not with this in mind so I didn't double up values

Also, could you point out on that website where you found the F1CE specific page - can only find F1CZ.

@IvanKdoes this mean the depression values provided in the kneeboard are wrong? I tried them in 2.8 and they felt way off

I don't have objective numbers, but feel similarly. So frustrating to drop money for a 4090 and have performance somewhat nullified

Hi there, From the changelog: Updated 3D model for those users who wish to make their own livery textures: Added custom arguments for parts of each Mirage F1 version. (Arguments 985 to 993 defined in description.lua. Check also Model Viewer). Is it possible if each argument is explained as to what it adds please? Thanks! Panny

Hi there, I've been really enjoying the Mirage F1, but a bit of a large turnoff is that if I go on the vast majority of open servers the presets are largely useless, especially on the red radio. It would be great, either in some form of a data cartridge or editable function in the kneeboard, to be able to edit the channel presets. As it stands, the red radio is basically redundant and I can't really have an intraflight and GCI comm. Cheers, this would be greatly appreciated if implemented! Peter

Is the Cyrano IV a pulse doppler radar or just pulse?

Would this be the 300 - 600m missile lock/unlock button?

Apologies I meant sustained turn rate, have corrected in post! Cheers

Hi there, Posting this since I thought this would be of interest for some of you the next time you head into a dogfight. I did some fiddling around and charted the STR of the Mirage F1 at various speeds. Hopefully this can come in useful when you dogfight. In essence, manoeuvring with just the automatic slats seems to give the best performance, whereas flying slower with the combat flap/lever extended affects STR severely. Additionally, manoeuvring above 440IAS causes the slats to retract, affecting the STR a bit. In essence, you can expect comparable performance from 300 - 430IAS, though the lower end of the range tends to force the aircraft at higher AOA meaning it's harder to bring the nose around if you need to. I'm finding sticking at 400IAS seems to work quite well. Hopefully this helps a bit, but if someone else has some feedback would be very welcome. Otherwise, I have been posting more of my findings on this unofficial DCS Mirage F1 Discord if you want to check it out: https://discord.gg/U79aAxrqRT Cheers, Peter

Completely agree. When attempting to get depression values for ordnance it has been very difficult with the way it slings across the HUD with inertia

Hey there, I set up this Discord server which you may be interested in. It's an unofficial server where DCS Mirage F1 drivers can talk to one another, teach, and learn. I've put in a few basic resources and links to useful mods that should help new people starting out. Hoping it can be productive for all of us to really get the best out of this module! https://discord.gg/wuNPHQxbv2 See you there, Panny

Hi there, See the quote from most recent changelog: Added options for F-14, Mi-24P and JF-17 cockpits Should this be an option I find in the ME or? I can't seem to find anything(at least for the Tomcat), that shows a notable difference. Cheers, Peter

Hi Mike, We've got your application. We'll send you an email, but I recommend you jump onto our Discord, https://discord.gg/dcaf Cheers, Peter

In fairness I've noticed you can do it when there's no power/hydraulics to the aircraft, but not after.

Unique to DCAF, we offer our Briefing And Training System(BATS). DCAF members will have a registered account, in which they can access our courses, independently study, be assessed, and track their progress. Additionally, users can view the overall roster of DCAF and view briefing documents for the upcoming weekly operations. As an insight, you can see what training for the pilot looks like(an additional post showing the training scope for controllers will be completed shortly): Having been enrolled to their airframe and registered on BATS, the user will have to complete V1. V1 is the training and assessment course needed to attend our weekly operations as a wingman. Although pilots joining will commit to their aircraft of choice for the duration of their training, DCAF’s training syllabus and SOPs are universalised as much as possible, being based on the principle of airmanship. V1 students will go through the V1 Learning Plan, as shown below: Each section contains lessons, which students are expected to read prior to assessment. Lessons include custom documentation, information and literature about the relevant subject. Once read, the student can contact an instructor of their airframe at any time for clarification, practice, or guidance. Once ready, students can sign up to be assessed in the activity. Instructors are more than happy to help energetic students who want to do more, and students should never feel guilty about chasing up someone to get an instructor slot! Below is a breakdown of each training objective within V1: Flight Familiarisation Flight familiarisation is often what other groups would define as a check-ride in demonstrating basic understanding. For us, we verify familiarity with the cockpit layout, startup, taxi, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, climbs and descents, climbing and descending turns, steep turns, maintaining AOA in the landing configuration, low speed flight, stall recovery, spin recovery, descent and landing. This also tends to involve basic navigational competency. Visual Circuits Touch and go, touch and go, touch and go. Students will practise the military visual circuit, and the comms necessary to communicate intentions from startup to shutdown. Departures & Arrivals Building on the former, this reinforces understanding, and includes the procedure to leave the Military Aerodrome Traffic Zone, and how to appropriately rejoin it. Formation & AAR Arguably the most difficult part in core piloting skill. Cadets will be instructed and assisted in formation flying with appropriate references to their aircraft, and orderly departures and arrivals. Next, day and night air to air refuelling are on the agenda(!). Preview of one of the AAR graphics. Combat Operations This part starts to become more specific to the airframe. Instructors will teach you the individual weapon systems involved and how to effectively employ them. On completion, you will conduct your combat readiness assessment, to ensure that you meet the requirements as a wingman to take part in ops. Once complete, you have passed V1 and can take part in Thursday operations! After V1: From there, you have additional courses you can take, such as: - V2 – flight lead qualification - V3 – Instructor Pilot Qualification - V3* - Squadron Lead Assimilation - CLO – Counter Land Operations - AWI/BVR – All Weather Intercepts/Beyond Visual Range - BFM – Basic Fighter Manoeuvres - ACM – Air Combat Manoeuvring - CQ – Carrier Qualification - VSTOL Airframe Specific Training: Though the bulk of our training is universalised, there are numerous chapters available for your airframe of choice. These include ground school, SOPs, emergencies, and weapons employment. These are go to guides and instructional points to better adapt DCAF flows with the aircraft of your choice. A preview of some of the lessons one would find in airframe specific(F-14 Pilot Familiarisation) Expectations At the end of the day, the people we’re looking for are those who are keen to learn, and progress. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from, or how new you are to the sim. We have all the time in the world for members who want to actively improve themselves, and take advantage of everything we have to offer. If you’re someone who wants to learn, develop and build on skills to employ the aircraft at the most it has to offer, then our training syllabus and instructors are well positioned to get you there. For us we do this not only because we want more pilots in our ops, but because we take great enjoyment in teaching people. Training commitments are flexible, but you would be best served trying to keep a regular pace of training so you don’t fall back on the training you’ve already achieved. Regular Ops are conducted every Thursday 1830 GMT/BST Training: Sunday 1530GMT/BST and Wednesday 1830GMT/BST, and by appointment We employ the F-14, F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, and are open to more controllers. If you’re interested and want to find out more, don’t hesitate to visit our website, and message us on our Discord: https://dcafoc.wixsite.com/home https://discord.gg/dcaf Want to apply?: https://forms.gle/fhxwzxAJVBjYfU779 After application, if we have capacity to take you on, we will provide you with an introductory presentation where you can learn more about what we do, and ensure that this is the right place for you. We want to make sure that everyone gets the best out of their hobby, and the introduction is part of establishing that. I look forward to hearing from you, Peter ‘Parker’ Anson

Unique to DCAF, we offer our Briefing And Training System(BATS). DCAF members will have a registered account, in which they can access our courses, independently study, be assessed, and track their progress. Additionally, users can view the overall roster of DCAF and view briefing documents for the upcoming weekly operations. As an insight, you can see what training for the pilot looks like(an additional post showing the training scope for controllers will be completed shortly): Having been enrolled to their airframe and registered on BATS, the user will have to complete V1. V1 is the training and assessment course needed to attend our weekly operations as a wingman. Although pilots joining will commit to their aircraft of choice for the duration of their training, DCAF’s training syllabus and SOPs are universalised as much as possible, being based on the principle of airmanship. V1 students will go through the V1 Learning Plan, as shown below: Each section contains lessons, which students are expected to read prior to assessment. Lessons include custom documentation, information and literature about the relevant subject. Once read, the student can contact an instructor of their airframe at any time for clarification, practice, or guidance. Once ready, students can sign up to be assessed in the activity. Instructors are more than happy to help energetic students who want to do more, and students should never feel guilty about chasing up someone to get an instructor slot! Below is a breakdown of each training objective within V1: Flight Familiarisation Flight familiarisation is often what other groups would define as a check-ride in demonstrating basic understanding. For us, we verify familiarity with the cockpit layout, startup, taxi, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, climbs and descents, climbing and descending turns, steep turns, maintaining AOA in the landing configuration, low speed flight, stall recovery, spin recovery, descent and landing. This also tends to involve basic navigational competency. Visual Circuits Touch and go, touch and go, touch and go. Students will practise the military visual circuit, and the comms necessary to communicate intentions from startup to shutdown. Departures & Arrivals Building on the former, this reinforces understanding, and includes the procedure to leave the Military Aerodrome Traffic Zone, and how to appropriately rejoin it. Formation & AAR Arguably the most difficult part in core piloting skill. Cadets will be instructed and assisted in formation flying with appropriate references to their aircraft, and orderly departures and arrivals. Next, day and night air to air refuelling are on the agenda(!). Preview of one of the AAR graphics. Combat Operations This part starts to become more specific to the airframe. Instructors will teach you the individual weapon systems involved and how to effectively employ them. On completion, you will conduct your combat readiness assessment, to ensure that you meet the requirements as a wingman to take part in ops. Once complete, you have passed V1 and can take part in Thursday operations! After V1: From there, you have additional courses you can take, such as: - V2 – flight lead qualification - V3 – Instructor Pilot Qualification - V3* - Squadron Lead Assimilation - CLO – Counter Land Operations - AWI/BVR – All Weather Intercepts/Beyond Visual Range - BFM – Basic Fighter Manoeuvres - ACM – Air Combat Manoeuvring - CQ – Carrier Qualification - VSTOL Airframe Specific Training: Though the bulk of our training is universalised, there are numerous chapters available for your airframe of choice. These include ground school, SOPs, emergencies, and weapons employment. These are go to guides and instructional points to better adapt DCAF flows with the aircraft of your choice. A preview of some of the lessons one would find in airframe specific(F-14 Pilot Familiarisation) Expectations At the end of the day, the people we’re looking for are those who are keen to learn, and progress. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from, or how new you are to the sim. We have all the time in the world for members who want to actively improve themselves, and take advantage of everything we have to offer. If you’re someone who wants to learn, develop and build on skills to employ the aircraft at the most it has to offer, then our training syllabus and instructors are well positioned to get you there. For us we do this not only because we want more pilots in our ops, but because we take great enjoyment in teaching people. Training commitments are flexible, but you would be best served trying to keep a regular pace of training so you don’t fall back on the training you’ve already achieved. Regular Ops are conducted every Thursday 1830 GMT/BST Training: Sunday 1530GMT/BST and Wednesday 1830GMT/BST, and by appointment We employ the F-14, F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, and are open to more controllers. If you’re interested and want to find out more, don’t hesitate to visit our website, and message us on our Discord: https://dcafoc.wixsite.com/home https://discord.gg/dcaf Want to apply?: https://forms.gle/fhxwzxAJVBjYfU779 After application, if we have capacity to take you on, we will provide you with an introductory presentation where you can learn more about what we do, and ensure that this is the right place for you. We want to make sure that everyone gets the best out of their hobby, and the introduction is part of establishing that. I look forward to hearing from you, Peter ‘Parker’ Anson

Unique to DCAF, we offer our Briefing And Training System(BATS). DCAF members will have a registered account, in which they can access our courses, independently study, be assessed, and track their progress. Additionally, users can view the overall roster of DCAF and view briefing documents for the upcoming weekly operations. As an insight, you can see what training for the pilot looks like(an additional post showing the training scope for controllers will be completed shortly): Having been enrolled to their airframe and registered on BATS, the user will have to complete V1. V1 is the training and assessment course needed to attend our weekly operations as a wingman. Although pilots joining will commit to their aircraft of choice for the duration of their training, DCAF’s training syllabus and SOPs are universalised as much as possible, being based on the principle of airmanship. V1 students will go through the V1 Learning Plan, as shown below: Each section contains lessons, which students are expected to read prior to assessment. Lessons include custom documentation, information and literature about the relevant subject. Once read, the student can contact an instructor of their airframe at any time for clarification, practice, or guidance. Once ready, students can sign up to be assessed in the activity. Instructors are more than happy to help energetic students who want to do more, and students should never feel guilty about chasing up someone to get an instructor slot! Below is a breakdown of each training objective within V1: Flight Familiarisation Flight familiarisation is often what other groups would define as a check-ride in demonstrating basic understanding. For us, we verify familiarity with the cockpit layout, startup, taxi, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, climbs and descents, climbing and descending turns, steep turns, maintaining AOA in the landing configuration, low speed flight, stall recovery, spin recovery, descent and landing. This also tends to involve basic navigational competency. Visual Circuits Touch and go, touch and go, touch and go. Students will practise the military visual circuit, and the comms necessary to communicate intentions from startup to shutdown. Departures & Arrivals Building on the former, this reinforces understanding, and includes the procedure to leave the Military Aerodrome Traffic Zone, and how to appropriately rejoin it. Formation & AAR Arguably the most difficult part in core piloting skill. Cadets will be instructed and assisted in formation flying with appropriate references to their aircraft, and orderly departures and arrivals. Next, day and night air to air refuelling are on the agenda(!). Preview of one of the AAR graphics. Combat Operations This part starts to become more specific to the airframe. Instructors will teach you the individual weapon systems involved and how to effectively employ them. On completion, you will conduct your combat readiness assessment, to ensure that you meet the requirements as a wingman to take part in ops. Once complete, you have passed V1 and can take part in Thursday operations! After V1: From there, you have additional courses you can take, such as: - V2 – flight lead qualification - V3 – Instructor Pilot Qualification - V3* - Squadron Lead Assimilation - CLO – Counter Land Operations - AWI/BVR – All Weather Intercepts/Beyond Visual Range - BFM – Basic Fighter Manoeuvres - ACM – Air Combat Manoeuvring - CQ – Carrier Qualification - VSTOL Airframe Specific Training: Though the bulk of our training is universalised, there are numerous chapters available for your airframe of choice. These include ground school, SOPs, emergencies, and weapons employment. These are go to guides and instructional points to better adapt DCAF flows with the aircraft of your choice. A preview of some of the lessons one would find in airframe specific(F-14 Pilot Familiarisation) Expectations At the end of the day, the people we’re looking for are those who are keen to learn, and progress. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from, or how new you are to the sim. We have all the time in the world for members who want to actively improve themselves, and take advantage of everything we have to offer. If you’re someone who wants to learn, develop and build on skills to employ the aircraft at the most it has to offer, then our training syllabus and instructors are well positioned to get you there. For us we do this not only because we want more pilots in our ops, but because we take great enjoyment in teaching people. Training commitments are flexible, but you would be best served trying to keep a regular pace of training so you don’t fall back on the training you’ve already achieved. Regular Ops are conducted every Thursday 1830 GMT/BST Training: Sunday 1530GMT/BST and Wednesday 1830GMT/BST, and by appointment We employ the F-14, F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, and are open to more controllers. If you’re interested and want to find out more, don’t hesitate to visit our website, and message us on our Discord: https://dcafoc.wixsite.com/home https://discord.gg/dcaf Want to apply?: https://forms.gle/fhxwzxAJVBjYfU779 After application, if we have capacity to take you on, we will provide you with an introductory presentation where you can learn more about what we do, and ensure that this is the right place for you. We want to make sure that everyone gets the best out of their hobby, and the introduction is part of establishing that. I look forward to hearing from you, Peter ‘Parker’ Anson

Unique to DCAF, we offer our Briefing And Training System(BATS). DCAF members will have a registered account, in which they can access our courses, independently study, be assessed, and track their progress. Additionally, users can view the overall roster of DCAF and view briefing documents for the upcoming weekly operations. As an insight, you can see what training for the pilot looks like(an additional post showing the training scope for controllers will be completed shortly): Having been enrolled to their airframe and registered on BATS, the user will have to complete V1. V1 is the training and assessment course needed to attend our weekly operations as a wingman. Although pilots joining will commit to their aircraft of choice for the duration of their training, DCAF’s training syllabus and SOPs are universalised as much as possible, being based on the principle of airmanship. V1 students will go through the V1 Learning Plan, as shown below: Each section contains lessons, which students are expected to read prior to assessment. Lessons include custom documentation, information and literature about the relevant subject. Once read, the student can contact an instructor of their airframe at any time for clarification, practice, or guidance. Once ready, students can sign up to be assessed in the activity. Instructors are more than happy to help energetic students who want to do more, and students should never feel guilty about chasing up someone to get an instructor slot! Below is a breakdown of each training objective within V1: Flight Familiarisation Flight familiarisation is often what other groups would define as a check-ride in demonstrating basic understanding. For us, we verify familiarity with the cockpit layout, startup, taxi, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, climbs and descents, climbing and descending turns, steep turns, maintaining AOA in the landing configuration, low speed flight, stall recovery, spin recovery, descent and landing. This also tends to involve basic navigational competency. Visual Circuits Touch and go, touch and go, touch and go. Students will practise the military visual circuit, and the comms necessary to communicate intentions from startup to shutdown. Departures & Arrivals Building on the former, this reinforces understanding, and includes the procedure to leave the Military Aerodrome Traffic Zone, and how to appropriately rejoin it. Formation & AAR Arguably the most difficult part in core piloting skill. Cadets will be instructed and assisted in formation flying with appropriate references to their aircraft, and orderly departures and arrivals. Next, day and night air to air refuelling are on the agenda(!). Preview of one of the AAR graphics. Combat Operations This part starts to become more specific to the airframe. Instructors will teach you the individual weapon systems involved and how to effectively employ them. On completion, you will conduct your combat readiness assessment, to ensure that you meet the requirements as a wingman to take part in ops. Once complete, you have passed V1 and can take part in Thursday operations! After V1: From there, you have additional courses you can take, such as: - V2 – flight lead qualification - V3 – Instructor Pilot Qualification - V3* - Squadron Lead Assimilation - CLO – Counter Land Operations - AWI/BVR – All Weather Intercepts/Beyond Visual Range - BFM – Basic Fighter Manoeuvres - ACM – Air Combat Manoeuvring - CQ – Carrier Qualification - VSTOL Airframe Specific Training: Though the bulk of our training is universalised, there are numerous chapters available for your airframe of choice. These include ground school, SOPs, emergencies, and weapons employment. These are go to guides and instructional points to better adapt DCAF flows with the aircraft of your choice. A preview of some of the lessons one would find in airframe specific(F-14 Pilot Familiarisation) Expectations At the end of the day, the people we’re looking for are those who are keen to learn, and progress. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from, or how new you are to the sim. We have all the time in the world for members who want to actively improve themselves, and take advantage of everything we have to offer. If you’re someone who wants to learn, develop and build on skills to employ the aircraft at the most it has to offer, then our training syllabus and instructors are well positioned to get you there. For us we do this not only because we want more pilots in our ops, but because we take great enjoyment in teaching people. Training commitments are flexible, but you would be best served trying to keep a regular pace of training so you don’t fall back on the training you’ve already achieved. Regular Ops are conducted every Thursday 1830 GMT/BST Training: Sunday 1530GMT/BST and Wednesday 1830GMT/BST, and by appointment We employ the F-14, F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, and are open to more controllers. If you’re interested and want to find out more, don’t hesitate to visit our website, and message us on our Discord: https://dcafoc.wixsite.com/home https://discord.gg/dcaf Want to apply?: https://forms.gle/fhxwzxAJVBjYfU779 After application, if we have capacity to take you on, we will provide you with an introductory presentation where you can learn more about what we do, and ensure that this is the right place for you. We want to make sure that everyone gets the best out of their hobby, and the introduction is part of establishing that. I look forward to hearing from you, Peter ‘Parker’ Anson