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Is it possible to get HW_Stick Calibration_V1_13 as a .zip file instead of a .rar file (whatever the f that is).

I've spent a few hours the last few days reviewing the posts on panels,wiring, helios, ejection seats, etc. I haven't really found any answers yet to get going - so I have a few questions. 1) Is there a definitive diagram on the dimensions of the pit - front panel, side consoles, etc? I've seen some nice 3d drawings but without dimensions my carpenter won't know what to cut. 2) Isn't there some company that sells the ACESII ejection seat kit? 3) Are there any dimensions for the individual panels - like electrical or oxygen system? I can have these fabricated - but again I need dimensions. I'd probably start out with a simple panel as my prootype - like the battery / inverter / generator panel. 4) Is a second or third PC needed (recommended) for supporting extra monitors - I know with FSX you can network PCs together for additional monitors. 5) Are there any good plans out there for building the UFC or the CDU panels? Finally - here is an idea I had for backlighting I had the status panel in mind. Print all of the columns and rows of cautionary text as white text on a black background matrix - probably in an excel spreadsheet. Get everything sized correctly and print it on a heavy stock transparency. If This should give text that is transparent and allow the lighting to shine thru. Has anyone tried this? Do you think this might work? Thanks John

I have the Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS. I need to get the joystick configured correctly as there is quite a bit of drift. The plane constanly wants to bank. Where can I setup dead (null) zones and what are the best / most realistic settings for this? Are there specific parameters to use for the trim hat or are those preset? Is there a way to center the trim or visually see where the trim setting is set to? Thanks John

Gun Tigger works - thanks.

That may be the cause. It only seems to be happening on one of the included missions - not any of my custom ones.

As soon as I turn on the battery power the Master Caution Light starts flashing and beeping. I press the Master Caution button but it still keeps beeping. The Caution panel shows several lights are steady on, two lights are flashing: L/R Eng Oil Pressure. I can't get the Master Caution Light to stop. Earlier today the sim was working fine. I recently added the TM WH HOTAS and that seems to work fine. The most recent change was reconnecting my TM MFDs, these had previously worked fine and hadn't tried them yet with the HOTAS. I also assigned 3 Mouse buttons to cover the TrackIR commands - these seem to work fine also. Help - please.

When I choose Missions from the main menu there aren't any (other than the 2 I've downloaded or created) are there supposed to be some pre-made missions and campaigns?

I've been away from this sim for about 10 months - now getting back to it and having to relearn everything. During the startup tutorial when I press the space key to continue, nothing is happening. The instructor doesn't move on to the next part - he just kind of goes away. Anyone have an idea about this problem? Also, I may need to update to the latest patch assuming there has been one since last March - where can I found out my version and where new patches are? Thanks

Thanks guys - so far the TM WH HOTAS is working fine. I'll download the latest firmware as you suggested. Appreciate the help.

If I'm not interested in programming right now can I just plug the HOTAS in and start flying it in DCS A10C? Do I have to install any software for the basics?

Are there any instructions for applying this patch? Haven't downloaded it yet - thinking about applying it today before playing...

Thanks - I'll give it a try.

I need some easy steps for locating a tanker so I can practice refuelling. I've downloaded a tanker training mission but I am having trouble finding the tanker. Assuming I know the altitude, and I am in Air T/R Mode with the right TACAN frequency what are the steps I need to do to fly to the tanker? I had thought pointer #1 on the HSI would point to the Air-Air TACAN of the tanker - does this automatically show up in the HUD? Or is the HUD showing steerpoints. The whole A10 Navigation system is extremely complex.

When placing an aircraft I noticed for its properties a field named BORT# and COMM. What are these two fields referring to?

Here is the attachment Training-One.miz

Okay - how do I attach a file?

I've been having trouble with the Mission Editor learning curve too. Something I would suggest that I am doing is open an instant mission in the mission editor and give it a new name (save as). Then go in and make some modest changes, look at the various parameters and what they do, add a few tanks in a tight group - so they are easy to hit, change your weapons loadout, etc. Fly the mission, make some more changes. repeat. As you get more comfortable with the editor add a refueling track, change the time from day to night, add additional flight groups, etc. John

Welcome to the A10. 1) Read the manual. 2) Post your questions in the forum - I've found the people here to be friendly and very helpful. 3) Do the training missions first and work your way up. 4) Recognize that the realism of this sim has a steep learning curve and hang in there. It will all be worth it.

For those using custom snap views in order to better see the various panels - is there a way to make the panel stay in place so controls can be clicked on with the mouse? Currently I have to hold a key combination for the snapview and would need a third hand to use the mouse. What I'm looking for is a way to toggle the given snapview on or off. Thanks

I've created a simple mission or at least the beginnings of one... I've got a tanker in a track - is there a way to make it fly in an oval racetrack? I discovered I had to set my A10 start time to be first otherwise I would have to wait hours until it became visible. My A10 was set for 1730 and the tanker defaulted to 1200 - that would have been a long wait. I have my A10 set as "player" however when entering the sim it defaults to an external view of the tanker or the container ship. How can I spawn into the A10 cockpit?

Thanks Tyger for the info. I've really enjoyed your YouTube tutorials by the way - I've watched them over-and-over. Very well done and professional. Any plans for more? Few ideas - mission editor and air refueling. Thanks again. John

Is there any listing of changes to the manuals for the final release? Weeks ago I had printed out all the docs from the Beta 4 release and want to find out if there is anything new or updated I need to re-print. Thanks

There is a docs folder in the DCS A10 game folder. Look there for the editor manual.

I really need to get a simple mission built in the mission editor. I've been reading thru the mission manual - but my reading time is very limited. Can anyone give a simple - like 10 step procedure for a basic mission? I can probably add to it over time as I find time to learn more. I would just like to have my A10 and a wingman sitting on the tarmac at an airport so I can do the full startup, taxi, takeoff, pattern work, landing and shutdown. From there I'd like to add a tanker track somewhere that I can fly to and learn to refuel. I've downloaded some user mission files when I had the Beta - some of their folders appear empty in the sim. So I need to get something built that I can add to as I go. Thanks

Thanks man - install is proceeding.