Zeus67

Instruments panel has some differences.

Another teaser. This one is a GIF. Link: https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohhwvLfEOFwR5ObKg/giphy.gif

I think that continous rolling CAN force the oil out of the bearings, not that it will always happen.

From the NATOPS section on limitations: "Flight in less than 1g conditions must not exceed 15 second continuous duration to avoid oil starvation of the engine bearings." So probably multiple rolls can build up and strip the engine bearings from oil. Notice that a 360 roll is not prohibited, continuous rolls are prohibited. These maneuvers are not about the airframe but engine control. I am speculating, based on the restriction on less than 1g flights. These limitations are either already modeled or to be modeled, but in any case they are internal damage that cannot be seen.

It is tied to the oil system. Multiple rolls can strip the bearings from their oil coating and you will have an engine seizure.

Pocket guide has been updated: Aircraft Limitations Section included. Read this one very carefully to avoid mishaps later. I mean it. I lost a wing and on another flight lost control for not keeping the aircraft within its operational limits. ECM Expendables section updated

AV-8Bs do not have that equipment. The only sensors in the wing and in the tail cone are the RWR sensors, which are painted yellow.

VTOL HUD mode is a special mode for take-offs and landings. It is not meant to be used for normal flying and as you can see, when you change to attack mode (A/A or A/G) the HUD looks like other HUDs.

I understand your concern, but you are asking the wrong person. I searched countlesd photos looking for thr MLWS sensors and never found them. Even cutaways detailed the RWR sensor but that was it. So unless somebody can document that such system exists in the AV-8B, the aircraft never had that system.

Typo. When using HOT track, the crosshairs are white.

In my tests, the SA-8 Gecko is doable since you are engaging it at the edge of its operational envelope. Long range SAMs are a big IF, because they can engage you long before you can engage them. This is a small ARM designed to counter tactical SAM threats, the kind that you will find when attacking enemy forces in the battlefield.

Pocket Guide has been updated: - Mavericks - AGM-122A - Weapons Jettison - RWR (WiP) - Notes and Warnings.

The shilka at first appeared undamaged, but after a while it exploded. AFAIK, DCS has the following ground vehicle damage status: undamaged, damaged (based on HP), burning, destroyed. DCS does not have visual representation for a damaged vehicle, so it looks undamaged.

AGM-122A Sidearm Test, against a Shilka and an EW radar. Shilkas are tricky. I was shot down three times before I found an engagement procedure. Unfortunately you have to point the aircraft towards the threat, otherwise the missile won't find the radar source and lock. That is why I originally tested against EW radars, they don't shoot back. :smartass:

You can do whatever you want within the operational limits of the airframe and the engine.

Yes, you can. There is nothing in the aircraft preventing you from doing that. Is it advisable? No. You never fire/deliver ordnance from a hover. The aircraft can, and very likely will, become uncontrollable and the engine could take damage. But don't worry. I am sure that some of you will do exactly that.

No. At least not for initial early release.

Sorry, CptSmiley has just included code that prevents True Lies antics. You will lose the engine before you can even set Master Arm ON

We are on track to release. Yep. We are under one of those.

I missed that one. On which document did you find it?

Yes. It will be available on release but it has not been tested for reliability. As for how to use it; it is a sidewinder so you use it like one. You point it towards the spot where the radar is and as soon as you get tone you fire it.

Pocket Guide has been updated.

It is very hard to code these mechanical locks. The only solution I can think off is to limit the nozzle lever to the HOVER STOP position and then if you want to go higher you must press another key to simulate the"lifting" of the lever so you can go to the full nozzle forward position (98.5º).

The reason is the AI aircraft. They are handled by DCS, so the sounder must be an integral part of DCS and only ED can do that. We can make our own sounder, but it would only work with the pilot's aircraft. Other aircraft would use the default sound.

Pocket guide has been updated