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Came here to ask the same. "In order to follow our DCS updates..."? What does this mean? Anyone?

@BIGNEWY or @NineLine, please ask the website developer to add Iraq to the user files section. (and while at it, please also ask him/her to include this to the "new-module-release-checklist", so that the community doesn't have to ask for this with each new module release...)

Very nice YT channel this one: https://youtube.com/@cider-c?si=b6_x4GyY5yOAzvP_ (Radio comms included and no cheesy background music)

Sorry if posted here before, but for those interested in the Cold War era, go check out this documentary: "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" https://m.imdb.com/title/tt26227818/ (Watching it on Netflix myself)

Wonder if it's also possible to just use a finger on the touch screen to select and/or lock something. Using a slew control on the throttle seems like a lot more unnecessary fiddling around and waste of time. But I suppose we'll probably not know for sure for quite some time.. Given all this stuff being classified as it is.

C'mon Nineline, nobody's expecting 100% 1:1 modules. The concerns expressed in this thread, are that this F-35 will be like >90% made up. I don't think it's fair to just do as if all existing DCS modules are similarly "made up" purely from videos and assumptions. This is a unique move ED is making here with DCS. Is it truly so strange that some dedicated community members have some concerns? Please don't just put us away as negative nay sayers.. we just care for DCS

F-35 maintenance crew in my country is pretty much left in the dark on about how everything works in this aircraft. I spoke with a friend of mine early this week (an ex F-16 and later F-35 avionics guy) and he said they were told so little about the F-35, it just wasn't fun anymore to be in maintenance. Lots of maintenance crew leaving our air force because of it. The type course was only 3 weeks (so.. pretty much nothing was shared..) So, just like many others here, I was extremely surprised and totally confused on why ED suddenly moves from creating study level modules (backed up by declassified documents and SME's) to a "guesstimate" level module. Sure, it's "just" a sim/game in the end, but at least before today, the modules in DCS were based on actual available/declassified data and SME's that could actually share valuable information. I fear that this new venture by ED (creating modules based on assumptions, videos, some self-developed computed data models and perhaps a few nice ex pilot stories with no in depth classified info whatsoever) potentially moves my beloved DCS in a direction I wish it didn't go. Not a rant. Just my 2 cents..

Very cool indeed

Funny. I can't say I noticed much FM difference to be honest. Then again, I've never had any trouble flying the Apache and loved it since its release. I must say though, I did have a feeling that since the last update, there's less crabbing (at high speeds). But that could just be in my head.

First of all; I love this map! (and I think it's underappreciated) Textures are beautiful (summer and winter season) and imho, it looks great both at high altitudes and down low. Falklands are great for helo ops (not too long distances) and the mainland are great for fixed wing ops. So... Has anyone heard of any official DLC campaign(s) being worked at for this map? It's such a waste that there's just soo little content for this map Kola map already has 82 active user files up, whereas SA has only 15.. Yes, I know, I can make my own, but I don't have enough time to create high quality missions (and it's very difficult to surprise yourself in your own mission). @ChillNG, @baltic_dragon, @Reflected, @SorelRo, @STONE SKY; Sorry to tag you guys, but we need you! (no disrespect to all the other brilliant campaign makers, but you were the ones that popped in my mind )

Here's a nice Virpil grip (I use the same one, except the left hand version, on my collective) (the FFBeast might be a little much for your budget) (iirc I bought my Hornet grip from VirusAM and it all went fluently) Or these ones:

Why not go for a nice 2nd hand hotas? It can save you a lot of money. Most people that purchase these kind of "high end" controllers, value their purchase and treat it accordingly, so chances are high, that the product is still in good shape. You can also check out the sale section on this forum. Some good offers come by very often. I bought a 2nd hand Warthog set many years ago and still use it today. In fact, I bought many of my controllers 2nd hand and never regretted it. I also purchased 2nd hand my Realsimulator FSSB R3, Thrustmaster Hornet grip, Simshaker Jetpad and Saitek Pro rudder pedals (using the latter since 2017 without any issues). Just saying, new isn't always best

And why not both? This is a wish list.. there's no wrong here

Indeed that'd be awesome! (fast roping has been wished for many times) Especially for anti-pirate scenarios and spec ops missions. It would also give modules like the UH-1, Mi-8 and CH-47 some extra purpose/use cases.

In what module(s) did you hear that? Can't recall I ever heard tire squeek on touchdown (but perhaps it's there and I just got so used to it, that I don't hear it anymore )

See above answers, and, if you later want to change the start location, just drag and drop your aircraft symbol on the map towards the airfield of your choice. If it's set to take-off, as @Mogs and @diego999 mentionend it'll snap to the nearest available airfield.

Bit late to the party, but fwiw: Not sure what server the OP was playing on, but I often play on the 4YA servers, which have CTLD included. In those missions, with CTLD you can load anti-air infantry. And yes, you can load them in any helo, even the Apache. When you are targeted by enemy CAP, just land, unload the squad and wait until the enemy CAP is in range and it'll be shot down. Reload your squad and continue. Not very realistic, but it helps avoid frustration. I agree, some AI detection tweaking would be nice.

Well, one can always wish, but this one will be a long shot, especially as ED apparently (and unfortunately) doesn't see priority in developing proper ATC:

Glad to hear I'm not alone on this, yet sad to hear you have the same problem.. I never tried the "pause" workaround. I'll try that next time (although that wouldn't work for MP)

And here I am; Thrilled when I get 40fps, yet content if I get above 20fps Yes, I know, I need a new pc (just waiting for that winning lottery ticket)

This probably isn't an ED F-16 bug (hence not for this sub-forum), as my Cougar throttle axis are still working. Are the axis working/recognized in Windows? Perhaps too obvious, but did you check the F-16 axis controls to see if you can (re-)bind the axis? You might want to check or ask in this thread:

So, I've been having this issue for a very long time now, but usually very sporadic, so I never bothered to ask about it here. But today, in a 3 hour MP session (FYA Iraq server) it happened 5 times.. So, here's the situation: Old pc (see signature) and running DCS on a Reverb G1 v2 (the one with the improved cable). Every now and then (5 times today ), when I switch back from F10 map view to F1 cockpit view, my VR screen freezes a few seconds and then turns completely black (as if it switches off). But!: When this happens, my mirror screen on my monitor keeps going. It still shows the VR image (albeit at very low framerate) and when I move around my headset, it keeps properly responding to it. I can even keep operating DCS, so I can still quit my mission and quit DCS. When I restart DCS, everything's back to normal. (Until it happens again) I've had this happen in multiple missions (MP and SP), all maps, all modules, yet it never in any other VR games I own (I mostly play DCS though). Does this issue sound familiar to anyone? Is there any way to "revive" my blacked out headset when this happens? (Especially frustrating when it happens after 1,5 hour into a SP mission...)

Ah ok, I didn't understand that from your OP. Well, as an additional "override" option, sure!