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  1. Just found the BEACONS INFO in the Mission editor - that's a really helpful feature I had no idea about! Sadly it's bugged/work in progress: If I list the TACAN Stations on the Nevada Map, I get the correct list including the TACAN-Channels: null However, if I select the VORTACs too, they are listed, but I don't get the TACAN-Channels for them: null Would be nice, if this could get fixed. Thanks Dropship Pilot
  2. That's good to know. Thanks for the input! Cheers DSP
  3. As you have access to the real deal: Are there any tactile markers for specific keys so that you can identify them without looking? On the A-10C CDU the "boxed" keys (N,E,S,W) and the 5 key are raised by about 1mm. Is there anything similar on the KU? Cheers DSP
  4. Lol! Thanks for looking into this. My reference is this video (KU shown at 1:39):
  5. As I fly exclusively in VR I know your pain regarding unreadable cockpit labels. The F-14 is a prime example here. However, even with the reduced font size, the font should be big enough to pose no problems in VR (the standard panel labels are only about 2/3 the size). Also, readability is exactly one point I mentioned this here: Due to the bold dots on the divide key, it looks very similar to the plus key next to it. This could be a problem in VR. Cheer DSP
  6. Hi! I just watched the new video about the MPDs and I love what I see. Looking forward to fly the AH-64. However, during the video something bothered me about the Keyboard Unit. I couldn't point my finger to it, until I realized that the font used on the KU is slightly off which makes it look somewhat like a childs toy or a phone for elderly people: To the left is an original and to the right the KU from Wag's video. The differences are small but noticeable: - The font is overall slightly to large - The zero is missing the diagonal line - The dots on the "divide" key are too bold so that the key looks almost like a second "plus" key. On a side note: the weathering on the KU looks fantastic! Cheers, DSP
  7. First of all, I have to say you are doing a fantastic job with DCS World! The attention to detail is really top notch. However, I found a small, nitpicking detail that (to my knowledge) is not correct for an active aircraft: In V2.5.6.55960, the lower end of the UWARS Parachute Release System in the DCS A-10C II (the DCS A-10C is correct!) is painted yellow. However this indicates an expended UWARS that is only allowed to be used for ground training/simulators. Active aircraft will always use UWARS that are bare aluminium (e.g. without the yellow paint). So don't eject over water as long as this is not fixed . The red circles in the above picture show the difference between an active aircraft (left) and a simulator cockpit (right). Here a detail view of a UWARS as it would appear on an active aircraft. Cheers, DSP
  8. Ups - this should've gone to the A-10C II section.
  9. Fantastic work! I'm not flying WWII planes but this stuff makes me want to.... Some constructive critizism: On the German throttle it should most probably read "größer" which translates to increase instead of "gröber" which translates to rougher. Looking forward to more of your stuff! Cheers, Stefan
  10. outbaxx, your stuff looks fantastic! :thumbup: Cheers, DSP
  11. The collective of the copilot is very simple: http://razorbacksgunships.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/158-Huey-Cockpit.jpg https://www.milavia.net/airforces/reports/bosnia-and-herzegovina/osbih_51.jpg It has only the GOV RPM switch and the throttle grip (which is mechanically linked to the pilot's throttle). Cheers, DSP PS: TM 55-1520-210-23P shows the individual parts in figure no. 357.
  12. I think it's this kind of switch: interlocking-latching-push-button-switch However, the F-14 version has the additional rotating square collar. Cheers, DSP
  13. Great job on the new cockpit! :thumbup: This is surely no gamebreaking bug. However, as you are currently working on the A-10C I'd like to point it out: If you look at the comparison picture below, you'll notice that the real light panel as well as the DZUS studs are much higher than in the model. The original backplate is 0.064" (1.6mm) thick. This seems perfectly ok in the model. The light plate in the model is only slightly thicker (like maybe 2mm). The original light plate however is about 3 times thicker than the one in the model. Typical light plate thickness is 0.25" (6,35mm). Some panels have even thicker light plates (the CDU is an extreme example). The same goes for the DZUS studs. The original ones are 0,375"diameter x 0,285" high (9.525mm x 7.24mm) as shown in MIL-F-25173. In the model it looks more like 9.525mm x 3mm. This may be old news and there may be reason why the panels are modeled like this. However, I think it takes some of the 3D effekt out of the cockpit which is especially noticeable in VR. This isn't limited to the A-10C by the way - I noticed it on other western planes as well as the Huey. I hope this helps. Cheers, DSP
  14. Here's a picture of the CDU I have. The NSN number is 6605-99-126-3140. On the left you can see that the number keys 5 and 0 as well as the letter keys W, E, S and N are raised. If you look closely you can see this also here: Sadly, I don't have an image that shows an A-10C cockpit at night. So there's no way for me to prove the claim about the frame being just painted white. Cheers, DSP
  15. Hmm, maybe I'm looking for the wrong thing. Are the red marked stripes actual parts or an optical effect from the cannopy glass/frame (somewhat like on the 190)? Cheers, DSP
  16. Hi Snoopy, do you have other images showing this or do you know what it is for? I ask because had a look at several youtube videos and none showed this. Could it be just momentary (e.g. servicing)? Cheers, DSP
  17. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! ) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: There's a small details that is wrong even in the flight manual - the CONVERTER L and the PWR circuit breakers are rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise compared to the other circuit breakers. Circuit Breaker.jpg The reason for this is that these high amp breakers are much larger and won't fit in the normal orientation. This is true for the A-10C as well as the A-10A. Also, as can be seen from the picture, the A-10C has the CONVERTER L Circuit breaker updated to 100Amps form 80Amps on the A-10A. Hope this helps. Cheers, DSP
  18. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! ) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: The white border around the keypad and the number pad is NOT backlit on the real CDU. I have an original CDU of the same series and the front panel is solid black plastic with the white border painted on. Only the buttons are backlit! Please check this with a subject matter expert, but I'm very sure that it's the same for the CDU of the A-10. The indent on the keys is barely noticeable on the original keys. Its quite exaggerated (too much bump-mapping with a too hard border) in the new model which makes the lettering hard to read especially in VR. The Number 5 key as well as the W,N,S and E keys are about 1mm higher than the other keys. It's barely noticeable if you don't know about it. Hope this helps. Cheers, DSP
  19. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! ) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: The following comparison picture shows, that the EW-Panel in the new model is 1 DZUS unit (9.525mm) too far to the front. There should be a blank 1-DZUS panel first, then the EW panel which meets directly with the Caution Lights panel. Also, both the Caution Lights panel as well as the EW panel are placed on Spacers that are about 15mm high (green circle) EW-Position.jpg The reason for these can be seen in the red circle: The housing of the EW-panel is so long that it will interfere with the rudder mechanics if mounted without spacers or in the first position of the DZUS-rail. Hope this helps. Cheers, DSP
  20. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! ) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: The Safety Pin for the Emergency Manual Chute handle should be removed during flight. :smilewink: Safety Pin.jpg Cheers, DSP
  21. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! ) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: The Shoulder Harness lever on the left side of the ACES II is spring loaded so that it is either in the full forward or full back position. The center position (as shown in the new model) is not possible without holding the knob in this position. Hope this helps. Cheers, DSP
  22. As you are working on the new cockpit (great job so far! :thumbup:) I thought I'd point out some details that seem off: In this case the proportions of the landing gear lever/knob. The following picture shows a comparison of the new model with some the real deal. Landing Gear Knob References.jpg As you can seem the round knob seems to be too small compared to the lever and the black inserts (light bulbs). Also the circular cutouts on the sides of the knob are missing (texture?) as well as the whole knob doesn't appear transparent. The following drawing was based on dimensions taken from a real knob with a caliper - so these should be quite accurate: Landing Gear Knob.jpg Sadly, I don't have the complete lever assembly, so I can't provide any dimensions on the lever itself. User Gadroc had some on this website, but the link has gone dead. Feel free to contact me if I missed a dimension or if you need pictures/details on the knob. I hope this is of some help. Cheers DSP
  23. Ah, now it starts making sense - so you operate the switches at the at the end (top/right) with thumb stretched out and the ones on the bottom with the bend thumb. Thanks a lot! :thumbup: Cheers, DSP
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