Geert Hooghe

Allocation : is it correct that normally IRL the more expensive assets (F-15, F-16, F-117, etc) are normally placed in the rear of the theatre (in this sim not on airfields close to the border with Russia) to avoid being destroyed ?

That's the big issue in a hostile environment : WHAT can you expect ? Maybe not the overkill scenario but then again there are also "alert 5" squadrons that can take of if the hostiles are coming in strong !! Sorry, "alert 5" is something i get from TOP GUN but then again you know what i mean : can't scramble 4 F-15's en a couple of F-16 to protect the AWACS...they can take off pretty quick if there is a real treat that the ship's in the air can't handle (i think) :thumbup:

Right...i'm thinking more of a CAP of 2 F-15C's on the same route 10 Nm ahead and scanning the area for bandits !! You say : MORE than a 2 ship ?

Hi all, Question : is it realistic that AWACS is escorted by, let's say, 2 F-15's in an potential hostile environment. Thnx

THAT's...not really a solution that makes the environment realistic. I would think to mostly use flares to mark a save LZ or a marker for a target by a FAC or friendly airplane ! But thnx for the trouble ! :smartass:

Anyone ?:(

Strange...on HISTORY they said that on any sorties the US pilots KNEW that this spot was the bullseye...so i think they didn't change it very often. If they kept it on Hanoi, the call for bandits taking off from an airport (let's say 80°) was always the same airport. I'm confused but i think i will believe you guys !! :-)

So...there is no need to put the blue bullseye ALWAYS at the same spot in enemy territory ?

Hi all, As I was watching HISTORY CHANNEL HD/DOGFICHTS, the topic was the war in Vietnam. There the BULLSEYE for the US was HANOI. So...is it correct in really understanding what bullseye means in DCS that i place the blue bullseye somewhere over the border in Russia (North) and therefore the red bullseye should be in Georgia somewhere for the red forces (south) This question stands because I have never understood the meaning of bullseye in the sim !! (but then i'm just beginning to fly) Someone ? Thnx

Thnx Trev...really an overkill of info and my questions aren't standing anymore ! :smartass::thumbup:

Hi, I'm building a base in Kutaisi and i want this to be as realistic possible. To communicate with other bases and outposts, i placed a communicationtower in the approximaty of the airbase. I have doubts ! This tower is really high !! Are there realistic rules or distances where the tower can be placed as not to hinder the incoming and outgoing jets ? And...WHY isn't it lit at night ???? Thnx

Outch...THAT must be really painful !!:lol::lol::lol::thumbup:

Agreed !!:pilotfly:

Sorry, not the flaps at 40% ! The airbrakes at 40% !!

Really great to get so many devoted answers. Read them all and kept the following : Lower airspeed Full flaps (though i set them 40% on approach) Full airbrakes on touchdown Keep nose up for aerobrake THIS is not a game...it's an adventure ! Thnx everyone !!

Hi all, I'm currently doing runway practices and landings (Kutaisi). For the moment i can't stop my A-10 before I reach the end of the runway...it's always close but i keep going over in the grass. I'll have to practise to get it done but that's not my issue : Question : is it possible that the wheel brake doesn't work until you are below a certain groundspeed ?? Thnx

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Question : is there a way to actually see the framerate when in game ? Thnx

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It's day 96 since the 1st of June. The moon should be visible this night for 88%. It's a clear sky in Kutaisi and...no moon in sight ! How come ? Thnx

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Hi everyone, is it possible to play your own music while edting in mission editor or flying in single player ? Cd of MP3's on HD ? Stupid question but then i'm just beginning ! Thnx

I finally did a clean install of updated drivers for my NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti card and....all is well at the western front !:doh: I hope I've driven you not so far to call the doctor...you did your work extremely well, my artistic friend (as Ducky would say in NCIS) :thumbup::D

Nope !