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bilbosmeggins

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  1. Also, consider looking at the Grim Reapers’ tutorials. They have sh!t-loads of them on YouTube. And they always do one for setting up a HOTAS for each plane, and always strive for some consistency between different aircraft. Which is important because, for the most common functions, you only need to learn the layout once. For example, flaps, trim, gear up/down etc will always be the same.
  2. The first time I tried the SU25t the plane went crazy too. Checked the bindings, and there was a lot of conflicts in the axis controls. Clear ALL of the axis commands in ALL columns, and start from scratch.
  3. If it’s calibrated in Device Properties okay, and it does what it is supposed to in the DCS control menus, then it is probably a trim issue. Bind trim up, down, left and right to your hat switch on the top of the joystick, and try flying again. And if it’s climbing when it shouldn’t be, trim it down. But you can check the axis calibration first in the DCS control menu. Simply pushing the stick backwards and forwards will show the centre point of the calibration.
  4. Well, if they are gonna leave it in a dusty corner to fester, then I shall just readjust the way I do things. I’m all about supporting development teams, and am more than happy to pay full whack. However, if they are going to sell me half of a plane with the promise of the other half to follow, and that promise is not kept then I shall only buy future planes during sales periods. Half a plane = half of the money that I would have gladly paid. Then neither parties has any cause for complaint. That seems about fair.
  5. Yeah, it’s not the end of the world. Now I know, I can just flick back and forth until it works. It’s like some of the old bangers I’ve driven over the years. Just give the gear stick a wiggle, to slip it into 1st, or make sure it’s pointing down hill when the batteries a bit iffy ;)
  6. That’s a shame. It would be nice if they could ease up on development a tad, and prioritise fixing what people have already paid for. I get the distinct impression that these smaller, minority models, will just get abandoned, and all resources get pumped into the more prestigious F/A 18’s etc. That’ll teach me to not follow the herd :D
  7. Okay, so I’ve just re-flown the mission, and the distance meter was, again, frozen. So, I took the TACAN out of T/R mode momentarily, then flicked it back again. After a few seconds the HSI reset itself, and this time the distance gauge worked. So it IS a bug. Is this likely to be addressed at any point I wonder? After conducting a bit of a search, it appears that the TACAN is fairly borked anyhow, and people have been pleading for it to be fixed for a fair old time. Fingers crossed, eh?
  8. Not sure if this is a bug, or if I’m missing some vital step somewhere. Right, I’ve tried the navigation training mission, whereby the TACAN gets set at 31X. I follow all of the instructions to the letter, and all of the information gets sent successfully to the HSI, including distance. However, once I start to fly the course, the HSI does it’s thing except for the distance refuses to count down, and remains static at 59 miles, which is a pain in the arse. I’ve tried it a few times, and each time it is frozen. I’m on the latest stable version of DCSW. Any ideas?
  9. Thanks for the suggestions. As much as the F/A-18 is probably a great module, and incredibly capable, it would have been far too much of a learning curve for me. I don’t have that much experience with all of the various systems, so need a manageable first step into the high fidelity planes. Anyway, I ended up going full circle, and went with the F-5. I had my eye on it from the start. Naturally, I would have liked a campaign and more missions with it, but there are some decent training lessons with it. Had a quick go earlier and absolutely love it. It handles a lot differently to what I have been flying so far. The roll rate is incredible. It also seems that a lot of the mapping has been already been done for the Warthog, closely mirroring, where possible, the layout of the F-5. Obviously I still need to tailor it to what I am used to. Overall, I am very, very pleased with It so far. I think it is going to be a very useful tool, and a fantastic springboard. It also appears to lend itself really well for vr, with all, but a couple of tiny pneumatic gauges, being easily read. And, being a simpler aircraft, the controls don’t disappear behind me, so I don’t need to be a contortionist to reach all the controls So, once again, thanks to all who chipped in. I shall certainly refer back to all the advice given when I purchase my next plane.
  10. Blimey! I hadn’t even considered if there was a campaign for it. That’s a bit of a poor do then, especially as I don’t own the Nevada map, nor did I have any intention of buying it. Always thought it seemed a bit pointless. Guess I better have a bit of a think.
  11. I do like the look of it, but definitely want to buy a single-seater. And if I procrastinate much longer there will be another sale come along ;)
  12. Well, the F-5E is still kinda calling out to me, as that was my initial attraction. It’s only a matter of time before I own it, and the JF. So it’s just a matter of which order I purchase them in. With my general ineptitude, the F-5E is the logical first step. Just wish I’d have tried them both during the “free period”, instead of fannying about with the Harrier. Oh well, too late now. The F-16 isn’t really on my radar irrespective of it’s build state. Maybe it’s something that may appeal further on down the line. Just wish we could have a spate of modern Russian planes to redress things a little. I would deffo get the wallet out then.
  13. Not too much of a fan of the F-18 if I’m honest. I prefer something a bit less refined. I like to “feel” a flight model, rather than any fly-by-wire. A bit like the P-51 I guess. I think I’m more of a fan of the actual flight side of things than I am a weapon-head. Although I do like the odd explosion :megalol:
  14. Very interested in one of these: How much to the United Kingdom, and how do I go about ordering one? Cheers :)
  15. Thanks. I’ve no doubt I’ll get to experience the F14 further down the line. But, for now, the JF will be my new ride.
  16. Don’t count on it.There are times when I can barely write my own name without my tongue coming out :lol: Nah! I’d rather just stump up some cash and have something that actually works as intended, and doesn’t look like it’s been cobbled together by a blind monkey.
  17. Now that some time has elapsed, and you’ve all had plenty of time to test, are you all still happy with it? I’m looking at it from a VR user’s perspective, and it looks ideal. In like, easy to memorise, and easy to trail a hand across, blindly, and locate the right button. Quite a few of these kicking about at good prices atm.
  18. Thanks Jester. I’ve settled on the JF-17. The F-14 wouldn’t be a consideration for me, due to the two-seated nature of it. I never fly multiplayer, so would never have a true co-pilot, and don’t like the idea of the AI joining in. I’d rather orchestrate my demise all by myself. Plus, the AI has shunted me up the arse so many times on the runway during training missions that it beggars belief. I don’t want that level of intelligence coming along for the ride, lol.
  19. Having had a bit of a read-around based on your various suggestions, I think the JF is probably the one for me. Aside from being fairly “complete”, I gather it also lends itself particularly well to VR, due to the large displays. Thanks everyone :)
  20. Thanks folks. I’m going to disclude the Mig21Bis for no other reason than I don’t particularly like it. The Viggen looks interesting, so will keep that as a possibility. I know the A10C is probably the most polished of the lot, but I already have it. I shall try and learn it some day, but it doesn’t excite me enough at the moment.
  21. Thanks for the comments thus far. Although I should just emphasise that I would much rather have complete than capable. Though I’m sure that the F18 is devastatingly versatile, and formidable. I shall have a good look at the JF-17 in the meantime. To be honest I would be over the moon with an SU-27, or modern Russian fighter, but there doesn’t seem to be anything like that available, apart from FC3. Not sure if anything is in development. So, for the time being, I want to spend wisely.
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