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Kola map is not made by Razbam. Look at Sinai map for instance, it runs smooth as a babies bottom. Even when flying over the mega huge city of Cairo on my old and crappy pc in VR. Just saying, there's no reason for loosing all "trust" my friend

@BIGNEWY and/or @NineLine; are you aware of the SA map performance issues? Do you perhaps know if Razbam is aware? If not, is there perhaps any chance you can maybe help bringing all these reports under Razbam's attention? Oh, and maybe you could also move this thread to the SA bugs section where it belongs.

Great news BN! Thanks for sharing

Wow, you're a li... eh.. well.. time saver! Still, RAZBAM: it would be nice if you could fix this bug (for what all this is worth, because I'm under the impression they never visit this forum)

Due to an awful lack of DCS playtime lately , I haven't really taken the time yet to figure out where to download and how to install VAICOM since it went open source.

Same here I kinda just assumed this was the end of the training (it's not like taxiing around requires much training anyways )

Sorry if reported before (couldn't find a bug report yet). If this is only a problem on my side, please let me know. I notice that my radios ain't working properly when playing MP (on the 4YA servers). For instance, when contacting ATC: MIC switch on Correct freq Volume max Use correct (PRI/AUX) transmit switch and request taxi I don't hear my own "voice", I don't hear ATC reply and no text is shown on the left upper corner of my screen, yet the radio menu does advance (request take-off becomes available) This happens both for hot start and cold start slots. No issues whatsoever when playing SP

Those are beautiful! That B-17 front view Wallpaper material for sure!

I noticed quite a performance drop as soon as I get close to urban areas, since the last update. Performance was never great for me on this map when flying over cities, but yesterday, when I was inbound on Rio Grande, my framerate crippled as soon as the city got in my field of view. As soon as the city wasn't in my fov everything was smooth again. I feel you looking at my system specs in my signature and thinking: this guys pc is just way too outdated for DCS in VR . But here's the strange thing: I can fly over Cairo (Sinai map) and performance is just fine. Anyone else experiencing this since the latest update? Btw: Luckily, flying over non-urban areas is still pretty smooth. It is so soothing, just flying around over this beautiful scenery

This link got me Google-streetviewing... Man this region is eye-wateringly beautiful To bad I live pretty much on the other side of the globe.. Would've loved to pay a visit/explore

Really? That's peculiar. I did several takeoffs yesterday and they all were way more smooth than before the update. Kinda assumed it was me getting better at it . Never considered that the update might have changed something.

Ok thanks for confirming

Oh I know, it's definitely manageable (rudder curves not even needed imo), but it just seems a bit odd that nws can't be disabled. In the Hornet and Viper it's also very well possible to take off with nws enabled, but procedures say to disable it above certain speeds. I find it strange that this apparently isn't a thing in the Mudhen.

I was wondering about this as well Didn't know yet about the "paddle switch hold" function, but if I understand @GGTharos correctly, this is not something which is actively used by the pilot during operations? So, does anyone know how (irl) pilots handle the sensitive nws during take off and landing? (just like the OP, I kinda expected there to be an "nws off" function, like we have in the Hornet and Viper)

Fwiw; I just flew on one of the 4YA servers and my radio's weren't working properly either (and yes, I do know how to operate them ). Or at least it seems to be very dodgy.. For instance, I didn't receive any ATC calls, yet the ATC menu proceeded (startup-> taxi-> TO). 5 minutes later, while in flight, I hear someone else requesting taxi . Later on, when I went RTB, I called "inbound", yet again, no response.. Yep; correct freq, MIC switch ON, correct transmit button, volume maxed out. Also AWACS: nothing.. (quite peaceful though for a change, without all the BRA callouts ) Something's definitely off. Or at least it is on the 4YA servers, as I also had this issue last weekend on another 4YA server. Never had this on any other missions. (today was on the PG 4YA server, last weekend on the South Atlantic 4YA server)

I pretty much started my flightsimming addiction somewhere early 90's iirc with "Hellcats over the Pacific" on my dad's Macintosh. Then came "Hornet 2.0" and the addiction was a fact. Asked me back then and I would have said that was the golden age for flightsim. Then came Falcon 4.0 and all the Janes stuff leading the way towards eventually LOMAC . Asked me then and I would have said that was the golden age. Of course, with DCS, I'm now confident this is the golden age for flightsimming. Please ask me again in 10 years

At 5:30 and around 6:00

This would actually be very easy to add, by using the "load mission" trigger action in combination with radio F10 menu.

The sound and the smoke are eye-wateringly beautiful Thanks for posting. I wish I was there to smell the great mix of burned kerosene and bacon and egg baps

Nice take off It's been just over 20 years since I last visited the RIAT. Good to see that, after all these turbulent years, at least the weather in Britain hasn't changed! I visited a couple of times around the millennium. We always did the 3 arrival days and usually did some spotting at Brize, Mildenhall (legendary Willows campsite ) and Lakenheath afterwards)

Switch to IAF livery and you'll hear it

We're just talking QOL improvements here Sharpy. I happen to agree with the OP to some extent (although, as said, I would have chosen different wording/explanation for it, but this ain't my thread). I can imagine it would be quite handy, if I could browse through and access user made SP missions and SP campaign, without having to remove my headset. Admittedly, it would probably be a challenge to implement. For instance: Keyboard input requirement should be kept to a minimum (otherwise I would still have to remove my HMD). Sure, there are more pressing matters at the moment, but in general, I'm not opposed to the idea.

Not from within DCS, which the OP is specifically asking for. It's actually quite a good idea if you ask me! Especially for those using VR (switching between VR DCS and pancake, is a pita) Edit: Perhaps the use of the word "server" in the thread title is a bit confusing. If I understand it correctly, the OP is only asking for a way to explore the user files section, from within the DCS main menu screen.

I understand your fear of DCS slowly turning into one of these other platforms. Personally, I don't think this will happen just by adding a few more "helpers". DCS will keep being a study level sim and I don't think the community would accept anything less. Adding some (let's say SP only) helpers/cheats, won't change the overall "deepness" of DCS I think. As for the term "hand holding". When I joined the RNLAF, I too was guided by a mentor and later on, I mentored newcomers myself. I agree, you learn the best by just doing it. Then again, sometimes watching someone doing something that is new to you, can also help. Reflecting this to DCS AAR: If you could just sit in the cockpit while AI is doing AAR, it might help you to more easily recognize positioning reference points when you try it yourself. But, as mentioned before, what's wrong with DCS also being a platform where you can have a taste of AAR simulation, by sitting in the WSO seat and just admire the view (in VR)? Btw: as you can also read in my OP. I love doing AAR myself. I almost mastered it in the Mudhen after just a few sessions. Still I wouldn't mind if others/newcomers had some sort of AAR assist.

It highly depends on the complexity of the mission. For simple missions: Maybe For complex missions with triggers and scripts: Most probably not Taking over controlfrom a track replay, is clunky at best and definitely no guarantee your mission will still work properly. Currently, it's pretty much the best option we have though.