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Didn’t work, INS alignment seems totally bugged.. even with quick start getting all sorts of problems with datalink and turn to target

Think I’ve found a possible solution, will test tonight, might be to do with aligning the INS to magnetic heading.. will report when I’ve tested it

I’ve noticed recently an issue (possibly) with the BS3, KA-50, the indicated airspeed on the HUD seems really slow to update. The IAS can take 5-10 seconds for it to indicate airspeed change. I’m really not sure if this is a bug or feature.

I need help, since the BS3 update, I can’t get auto turn to target, to work. I get shval on target, lock it, hit auto turn and the helicopter seems to turn 90 degrees to the left of where the target is. I’m in auto hover, FD off.. am I missing something?

Thanks. I’ll take a look in to that

Hi guys, QQ can we ban someone that isn't on the server at that moment, we are getting lots of reports of griefing on the 504 free flight server, most of them we manage to get whilst they are still on, but during the night we miss a few.

The Yak-52 does have a finger tip light, so you can light up what you point the mouse at. Default control is Left Alt - L - I believe

Hi Everyone. Next weekend 02/05/20 at 10:00 BST some of the pilots from the 504VFS are going to be flying a marathon/challenge event to raise money for the Starlight COVID-19 Appeal Starlight for those of you who may not have heard of it, is a charity who grant last wishes for terminally ill children, giving them some happiness in dark times. It's a charity close to a few members of our squadron. With current world events going on, they need more help than ever. The 504VFS will be hosting several streams on twitch, raising money via Twitch and Tiltify to suppot Starlight. The Event will be a flight visiting every airport in the Caucus region using the YAK-52 This will be quite a challenge to undertake. The Yak-52 is the slowest plane in DCS with a average speed of 90kts. the distance to cover will be 982 Nautical Miles. Flying time will be about 10 to 11 hours. We will also have to stop for short rest breaks and to refuel the aircraft. We would love it if you could come and support our pilots during this event. Donate if you can, if you can't then please just say hi and give some encencouragement. You can watch and support the streams via these links 504Smudge - https://www.twitch.tv/504smudge Lambo93 - https://www.twitch.tv/lambo93/ Motosuwa - https://www.twitch.tv/motosuwa_ We really hope to see you there. Smudge

Just wondering if anyone has a answer for this?

Hey everyone, I'm curious if anyone knows if we can add the Stennis back to mission hosted on a dedicated server? It be really nice to add it on to the 504VFS Free Flight dedicated Beta server soon

Hey everyone, apologies if this has been asked, I've searched the forum and can't find anything. I was wondering if it's possible to turn off the cities lights at night. This after all is a combat flight simulator, and usually in times of war, or when bombs start dropping city lights usually go out, weather this is due to a power plant being struck (usually day 1 target) or by choice to make bombing difficult. I've searched but can't see a way to make the map blackout at night. does anyone know if this is possible? or if there are plans to make it possible? maybe by using a triggger or in map event?

I can confiem this, both the KC-130 and Hawk 3D models seem to now be missing.

Been trying to A2A refuel tonight, but finding the probe just goes through the aircraft, it’s not seeming to connect. Also as I stabilised behind the KC135 the boom moved them the Tanker exploded. Not sure why

Found the problem, having Triggered actions for the ICLS and TCN is causing the Stennis to ignore waypoints.

Found a bug where currently the CVN 74 Stennis isn’t following any waypoints set in the ME, has any else experienced this? Done some tests and it seems to be working on some missions and not others, trying to find the cause

Got this working perfectly, have the flow override switch on the WH as a modifier, then all the controls on the stick bound with the modifier, when the switch is up I use the LANTRIN control, when it’s down it’s HCU. Thanks for the advice

Thanks for the tip, I’ve been looking in to this and think I have a great lan, so if I set a modifier, say the right flow override switch on the warthog, when that switch is on then the modifier is active, and the controls for the WH stick would work for the LANTRIN, when I turn that switch off it would go back to the HCU, Would that work as a modifier? Or with the switch condition could hit something like L/G silence to switch between the two?

It absolutely does yes. But it’s required by 2 different control sticks, the HCU for Radar locking and the Lantrin laser

Hey guys, just a QQ.. For those using a Warthog stick. What binds are you using for the LANTRIN? I’ve been looking at this all morning, I’m thinking of using the DMS, TMS and Trim Hat, as I don’t think they really conflict with anything that I can’t just press a button for on the HCU The one that is getting me is the trigger.. you need a 2stage trigger for the HCU and lantrin, how have you guys got around the problem? Thanks for any help Smudge

Hey guys, quick question, is the Radar 2.0 changes working in the PG map? been flying for a couple of hours over the Jask area, and can't really notice any changes? been fiddling with all the radar settings, but can't get a clear picture on the scope (even at <15km range)

if that's not clear to you by now I don't honestly know what more I can say on the subject..

We can argue all day long about the wording of the initial sale, the implication, or the impression given to the community on a whole when the NS430 was first sold was that it was going to be available at release for the Mil8 then later developed in to other aircraft. When we purchase a module we don't expect to then have to pay again to use the module in different areas, like for instance, F-18 for use in the Persian gulf, spend another £60 to use it in the caucus... sounds insane, but where is the line? how ED/Belsintek handled this is appalling in my opinion. and yes it's just an opinion, but it's one being shared by the community and customers ED relies on to survive. I know it's not a great cost to get the 3D version in the L39 but it should have been stated from the start if this was going to be the case. Then getting removed from he Facebook group whilst having this discussion, without using bad language or being insulting to anyone has left a really bad taste in my mouth. i've been a devoted supporter and promoted of DCS, hell even my VOICE is used in the tutorial for the NS430... the way this has been handled today over all has been really upsetting and i'm questioning my future with DCS

Whats the point when the evidence you provide is almost immediately deleted and they you get banned from posting....

Someone at ED better step up soon and explain the reason for this, and justify why we were lied to. this is a real smack in the mouth to loyal DCS customers. and thats what we are Customers, DCS is a product we pay for. To be told we will get one thing, then for that to be changed without warning or option after we've bought it is totally uncalled for. IF they decide to delete these posts then i'd have no other option than to express my opinions and facts on this matter in more public places, I may not have a very big Youtube following (just over 4K) but i'd do everything I could to make sure people were aware of this deceit.