Charly_Owl

Quoted for truth.

:doh: :lol:

I think INS bombardment, while pretty interesting, is more of an advanced functionality that isn't very practical once a target moves (or INS drift offsets your coordinates). It is an advanced feature that is more suited for Razbam's manual than my "quick guide", which is already way too long for my liking already. My work isn't meant to replace the official manual, merely to complement it. If I went through everything, I would probably end up with a 300-or-so pages long brick. Plutôt indigeste.

Those that are relevant to basic systems that are mandatory to fly the aircraft, yes. The superfluous ones (that are still nice to have nonetheless) like the fan... no. What about it? Seems like most basic systems are still up to date last time I checked.

Nope, the version in Doc is always the latest one. I forgot to update the link in mine.

People are always upset about everything anyway. :)

Sometimes yes, sometimes I have to wait like everyone else. As an example: http://www.mudspike.com/qa-with-veao-p-40f-preview/

P-40F and Spitfire Mk IX. I also have to complete the Gazelle Mistral version, update the FW190 and Bf.109 guides and update the radio-navigation section on the MiG-15. Oh, and maybe some stuff on the Mirage too.

I think it's supposed to be like this... not enough room to fit every picture on the same page.

Very nice trailer. Loved the little Spitfire wink at 0:43 ;)

Few people actually realize how much work goes into these campaigns. (Spoiler alert: it's a staggering amount) This kind of high-quality content is what DCS users like me have been craving for years. I thank you and everyone on your credits list for their efforts.

Good to see fellow Canucks and Quebecois around here! You folks look like a solid bunch. I hope you can find the new recruits you're looking for.

What I recommend is that you go by very small steps. This guide http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143397 breaks down most things in smaller, easy-to-digest (and full of pictures) segments. I recommend that you try a start-up procedure in the MiG-21 at least 5 times. The more you do it, the more you will remember it instinctively, just like starting a car. Write down your own notes (or use mine, see previous link) if you need reminders of what switches are where and in roughly what order you need to do things. A trick I can give you to remember how an aircraft start-up is to UNDERSTAND what you need to get an aircraft started. In order to start an aircraft like the MiG-21, you need: 1) An external power source and a battery and inverters, which are used to power most electrical systems 2) Fuel pumps to transfer the fuel to your engines 3) Something to start the main engine with (an APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), which is basically a small engine, is used as a starter to build up air pressure and power for the main aircraft engine) 4) Fire extinguishers (in case engine catches fire) 5) Throttle needs to be set at MIN, so just enough fuel will be allowed to start the engine (too much will most likely drown it and prevent a good start) 6) A starter switch, which will trigger engine ignition The rest of the switches are mostly for accessory systems (like navigation), for aircraft lights, the flight recorder, etc. When you are doing a start-up procedure, always ask yourself: "Why am I doing this? Why is this switch important?" Usually, the answer is simpler than you'd think. When I discover a new aircraft, I always ask myself these questions, which helps me a lot in regards to remembering the procedure. 1) Do I have electrical power? 2) Do I have fuel sent to my engine? 3) What do I use to start the engine? (external air pressure? APU? A german clown using a hand crank for an inertial starter?) At the moment, forget about the weapons. Forget about the navigation. Just concentrate on starting up the aircraft, takeoff and land. Once you have that understood and mastered, the rest is usually a piece of cake. For any question you have, you will always find a guy in here who has the answer for you. I've said it a thousand times, and I'll say it again: there is no such thing as a stupid question.

How did you get that huge scar? ;)

It's not a button on the stick per se, it's just a "gimmick" that simulates additional force being applied on the stick to override the aileron limiter for users who do not have a force-feedback stick. In the real aircraft, you will feel a certain resistance in the stick for ailerons when you reach about half-stick-travel. If you force the stick, you will override the aileron limiter and be able to reach full-stick-travel. In DCS, just hold the "Aileron Limiter Off" control (I think it's mapped to "L" by default) and you'll be able to reach full aileron deflection. It's explained in my F-5 guide, just search "Aileron" and you'll find it easily.

Fixed a number of typos, corrected a few mistakes, updated the controls, added a section on the Aileron Deflection Limiter, added a part on the TACAN frequencies and the FAST ERECT button. I apologize for the few mistakes that slip by... Feel free to let me know if you find others.

Exactly. You can see it with the Huey. Lots of pretty flames (that should probably destroy the engine).

The question should be: are you supposed to turn that aileron limiter off during flight? Was it used by pilots at all? Because a switch is there doesn't mean it should necessarily be used... it could be an emergency switch for all we know.

Pro-tip, coming from a guy who knew absolutely nada at the beginning: start in Simulation mode straight away. There isn't much of a difference. Once you've got the start-up procedure memorized, you're going to be amazed to see how easy everything becomes. Arcade really doesn't bring much to the table. I usually need to practice a start-up 5 to 10 times before I start memorizing it by myself.

DCS F-5E3 Tiger II https://chucksguides.com/aircraft/dcs/f-5e3/

Updated with F-5E guide and SA-342L guide.

Awww... right in the feels! :happy:

Silly me... yes they are. Fixed it.

You forgot to set the throttle of the left engine to IDLE.