DaveRindner

Well there is also "Bruiser', which friendly air-surface anti-ship missile launch. Like AGM-119 Penguin. Could also be AGM-65G fired against naval/maritime targets.

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Just set altimeter to zero prior to takeoff. There is a very simple to handle QFE, assuming you are recovering at your departure field. After startup, and taxi to runway. As you seat at taxiway at runway entry, the tower clears you and gives you QFE setting. Set that on your altimeter, you know it is right if AGL needle is at zero. Really it is that simple. The intention , of course, is to make sure you safely recover, in IMC , without functional radar altimeter, without HUD, but with functional ILS, and to make visual recoveries safer. In RW, QFE is set (in flight) prior to recovery ,at field that was not departure field, or every 100 miles or so. When set to a field, that field is at ZERO altitude, as far as pilot is concerned. With QFE properly set, and keptup with throughout flight, and functional nav, you should be able to fly through low altitude valley flight plan with low (but not zero) visibility , or at night without goggles. You just have to practice, and thank Lord that it is only a simulator.

NWS steering gain should be regulated by gnd speed, when there weight on wheels. So small gain at high speed, and becoming higher as landing run speed decreases. Right now NWS needs rudder to be at zero when activating NWS. So if rudder is still required to keep AC straight down the runway, then NWS grabs initially whatever rudder deflection is when NWS is activated, and AC pivots hard in rudder twist direction. So quick actions need to be taken with crosswind landing. -Touchdown without NWS -Pop chute, NWS still OFF, use rudder to keep AC straight until gnd speed is below 80 knots, aerobraking is finished with main and front gear on runway. -Quickly release rudder (zero), activate NWS. NWS will activate with fnt gear straight. -Use rudder/NWS lightly (no easy feat) to keep AC straight. Release drag chute. -Hopefull by this time , gnd speed is low enough for breaks to be effective, and NWS responsive. Must practice this. I still do. It is very sensitive.

I like the module. I have no regrets, and I wish BELSIMTEK all the good luck and tidings. Hope to see more high integrity modules from them. That said, the most realistic, and in my opinion best, module for DCS, is A-10C. A-10C is the only module that allows user to experience AG combat in all weather and visibility conditions, with retention of precision weapon delivery.

The sight DEPR setting does not provide negative (red) number color coding. So I am curious , for DEPR. setting of 14 for gun and rocket AG work which way should DEPR knob be turned? UP or DN? Thank you in advance.

I served in the 1990's. I recall in high Tier FORSCOM units (10th, 25th, 24th, 82nd, 101, and associated 18th ABN Corps), and Avn. Bats UH-60, UH-1(N.Guard), and CH-47 crews used M240 series for self protection. M-60 was still there in many National Guard armories, and was widespread in TRADOC units. High readyness active duty units converted to M240.

My X55 aged out, buttons stopped responding. So I got X56. It works great with all modules in DCS. Just a matter of getting right button assignments , that work well for individual. Warthog is perhaps higher quality and better then Rhino, but AFAIK TM Warthog has no rudder twist in stick, which Rhino does. So you will have to get pedals. Now that I got muscle memory and feel of twist, pedals are no longer 'must get' item. My mods are; A-10C, KA-50, FC3, F-5E, UH-1H, Mig-21Bis. Salivating and will get: AV-8BN, F/A-18C Considering: SA342, Viggen, Mirage-2KC, CA Wiffing: MI8 Wishing: Full cockpit systems modeling for F-15C, SU-27B, SU-33D. Mig-29S , M, SMT with PFM, ASM, and cockpit fiunctionality. Dreaming : F-16C/D Block 50/52 with PFM, ASM, cockpit functions, JHMQS with AIM-9X (Block don't care), AIM-120C-8/D, with antiship weapons.

Curious what is best Depr under Manual sight setting for AG rockets and guns work ? Assuming 20 deg. dive angle and 400 KIAS attack speed with 1800 meter slant range. Having, more or less, conquered landing run, I am having poor accuracy with AG work.

Some ECM pods would be nice. Export versions of ALQ-131 or ALQ-184, or similar. AIM-9M in addition to AIM-9P-5.

Yep. Very recreate-able mishap on my side. Glad (not really), that it is not only me. Chute pop, makes the situation worse. NWS should not be engaged until gnd speed is below 90 knots. But way above that gnd speed, with throttles at idle, and brakes applied, the ship pulls to port(left), with chute it pulls to port even more, rudder is ineffective, activating NWS (with rudder deflection) causes NWS to abruptly skid in direction of rudder, releasing rudder, or doing anything, is irrelevant. The aircraft skids to the side and off the runway. If I can keep AC on runway until gnd speed drops below 80 knots, with NWS, then I can generally slow down where NWS works good. But it is an ugly , dirty landing. Not at all with other types (A-10C, Mig-21bis, F-15C, SU-27, and SU-33D,) that have NWS as a functional system with ON/OFF. F-5E-3 taxies, flies, takesoff, and lands (up to touchdown). Only once the nosewheel touches runway, do problems begin. My technique is 150 knots at runway threshhold, 135 knots touchdown, aerobrake until F-5E rotates down on its own. Pop chute, apply wheelbrake, regardless of shimmy behavior, wait for gnd speed to fall below 90 (80 is better) knots, engage NWS , and hope of the best. 1/3 of the times , AC goes out of control, and skids like a drifting rice burner. If I end on grass, I am stuck. If AC skids on runway, main gear bursts.

I already did those. Happens alot in instant action/cold start (when recovering).

No real complaints and problems, save the landing run and NWS issue I experience about 1/3 of the landing. The landing down to touchdown is OK, with threshhold speed of 150 KIAS, touchdown at 135. Then the problem starts with or without chute pop. For no reason, that I can see, the aircraft just severely turns to port with no rudder input, and if NWS is activated, the gain is so high the aircraft slips in direction of even slight rudder/NWS input. It is crazy to bring it under control. The aircraft tips, slides around and comes to rest.

OK, it has PFM. Since BST and other users say so. My initial feeling becouse it was so easy to fly , right from start, even the landing. I am having trouble getting to spin. So at angels 10, slow down to 150 kias, idle throttle, drop to 135 , then full rudder. The aircraft should (or I think) stall and spin into rudder direction. Not really happens for me. The nose drops, KIAS increases and nose authority returns.

Well a T-38 is basically a lengthened two seat F-5. It is a very forgiving , but high performing aircraft. Many tactical wings, and even down to tactical squadron, have T-38 assigned to them for pilot currency, basic checkouts, advanced navigation, and flight practice without racking up hours on the tactical airframe. So F-22, F-35, F-15E, B-1B, and B-2 units use T-38 for pilot training, and flight hours qualifications, without having to fly the actual airframe. The T-38s have advanced communications and navigation systems that emulate or simulate advanced systems on tactical aircraft. NASA also used T-38 for Space Shuttle programme. It is a popular chase plane.

I find that it is easy to land. Approach and threshhold KIAS of 145-150, flaps down(auto), pop chute and apply wheel break. Startup is a little different, becouse there is no APU. Must remember to raise strut for takeoff. I imagine that if A-4 Skyhawk is ever released for DCS, it would fly like F-5E. I am not sure that F-5E flight model is of PFM grade though.

looking for English F-5E manual pdf.

OK I got it. Only $23, I think its worth it. Great frame rate! Good looking model. Feels like American MIG-21bis. Small , quick, nimble, limited AA weapons. Daylight fighter.

If any can find a shape less aerodynamic then Russian FAB series bombs, please post.

Got it. Like it. SU-33 flies better, handles on ground with mass and intetia. Wish more cockpit systems and procedures were life like. However carrier trap is neither harder nor easier. Well perhaps a little easier as nose authority is more smooth with 33D then with previous 33. As long as aircraft is at 260 - 290 KIAS (kph not knots) , flaps down, gear down, hook down, and AOA on ball, the aircraft almost lands itself. Trak attached. Still I am not sure how OLS meatball is used. I personally can't see it from SU-33 cockpit. Nor is there LSO for talkdown, waveoff or grade. New cable sim/animation is good touch. SU33D_trap.trk

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JHMQS and AIM-9X Block 1 & 2 are qualified and have been deployed on A-10C in ACC and ANG units are getting them based on their Tier ranking and deployability. Yes it would be nice to have, but it is a new 'classified' system. Falcon4 and BMS have deployed one on open sources. It is stated to have 60 degree off bore sight and over shoulder LockOnAfterLaunch capability under F-15C, F-15E, F-16C Block 50 and higher, F/A-18C/D/E/F/G?. It is cleared for F15, F16, F18, A-10C, Typhoon, Grippen, and Rafale. IAI have developed a similar retrofit system for MIG-21 LancerR, and biSon.

What are user's impressions of F-5E's flight model and systems modeling? Fidelity of flight model? Reactivity and ruggedness or fragility of systems? Night time and IMC flight and recovery> Are just two Papa Fox-2 + guns, sufficient for DCS A-A? Are countermeasures effective against SAM1 , IR SAM, IR A-A? A-G weapons delivery procedures? Is F-5E worth getting? Thank you My modules: A-10C, KA-50, Mig-21bis, FC3.& UH-1H

OK , you are lugging 6 MK-82HD for low altitude delivery on a supply column. 18 trucks with one OSA (SA-8) and two Shilkas escorting them. Your 4 ship formation is self escorting.

I enjoy Mig-21bis. It is the toughest module to master, and most difficult to land correctly, but is a very satisfying module. IMHO, the most bug free modules are A-10C and KA-50. As in real life , no module (like real aircraft) is free from defects and shortcomings. Part of the fun, and growwl, is to defeat the defects and make them your friends.