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I don't see how a software update could eliminate the fact that toe brakes don't physically exist on the pedals, but I also don't really care so that's great it's worked out for you :thumbup:

Sorry, for what? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not a problem, the more GCI's the better. S!

From the OP...

Today is Wednesday, there is always Friday. Still cause for some optimism :thumbup:

Threw them in a corner for now. Need to get the right toe brake repaired, I believe there is a pinched wire. Agreed, Saitek pedals are pretty mediocre. My new Slaws though? Out of this world good. One note on the VKB pedals are that they fall short if you're a a NATO guy given there are no toe brakes.

My biggest motivation in DCS to not get shot down is to avoid permanently damaging my hearing when I have to eject and the "World Sound" is all of the sudden pumping through my headphones at 1000dB

I hated this so much that I actually ended up finally going a different route to enable left handed cockpit functionality when necessary (or convenient): - This trackpad: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9JN5CT4055 - This kneeboard to hold the trackpad: http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/10270 Will report back in a week or so once it's here and I have a chance to use it.

Roger that, I found the ground rumble to be pretty strong already so I left that alone initally but will reexamine tonight. I forget to mention in my previous post that I had already heeded your advise from the real pilots to remove the unrealistic G-Effect as well. I'll have to check the Airbrake tonight...I recall it had felt pretty strong previously, but I obviously have no frame of reference for what it really feels like haha. I will definitely bump the afterburner up around 75, too. That's a great call. Speaking of the real pilot feedback you've received, any insight on what they found was most realistic to tweak up or down? Thanks, as always, Olaf!

I leave the toe brakes as is, I bind the left toe brake to the Left Brake Axis and the right toe brake to the Right Brake Axis. On all Rudder axes I use a 10% curve. In terms of calibration...out of the box I installed a damper myself and then used the calibration .exe Slaw provides via email immediately following the install of damper. Past that, I've never touched it again. Regarding your concern on the brakes, you have to realize something: When you were using a key for braking, DCS is either reading 0 (don't brake at all) or 1 (lock the brakes up 100%). When you use pedals with toe brakes, you have a throw (or a distance to travel between 0 and 1)...so that's the delay you're seeing. It's realistic and should should just let to get used to it. Thinking about how you stop your car...I'm assuming you don't just lock the brakes up fully and let ABS stop you when you're approaching a red light? I guess in theory you can just slam on the brakes hard AF in DCS if you want, to minimize the delay that you find some troublesome? Otherwise, don't bother binding the toe brakes as axes just bind them to the Key Command instead...this will go back to the simple 0 and 1 you had with keys. IMO that would be absolutely absurd given you've spent the amount of money you've spent to get very high quality, realistic, pedals...but to each their own.

What would you expect from a carrier modul by ED? Think you covered pretty much all of it in the OP, but for MP I would really suggest VOIP radio Comms being added as well for being able to talk your way through everything on and off the deck, approach, landing, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The same way the real pilots would when they need to use their right hand to operate something on the right side of the cockpit...overhand/over-the-top grip to hold it briefly in place, then go back to holding it with your right hand. Watching this video starting at 2:55

You and pretty much everyone else, haha :thumbup: I'm pumped for it.

What settings are people running with? Mostly default? So far I've left everything as it was except I bumped Gun and Damage up to 100. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Joystick in the Center, or on the Side? Which is best and why? Wherever the real things is, for me (below setup works for all current DCS jets as nothing is a sidestick). When (if) I start flying choppers, I'll need a collective. When (if) the F-16 comes out, I'll need to invest in a secondary, non-extended, side stick. From this position I raise and lower the stick depending on where the stick sits in the real jet (the top pic the stick is set up lower than in the second pic where I am sitting) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's to hoping VKB gets the TECS out to us ASAP then! :thumbup:

The recent Euro release I saw said Q3, but who knows. We are all well aware this will likely be delayed, given history. And agreed, who cares how it looks? It's about how it feels, especially in VR (as you said)...for me, it should feel like the real grip, be the same shape as the real grip, and have the same layout as the real grip. To each other own, though :thumbup: Indeed they are, however, their grip (on the Warthog at least) is the strength of their products. Their gimbal design is indeed absolute trash.

That's a very well made stick for but, but at the end of the day it's a Russian stick so many find it silly to use with a NATO jet...especially for the Hornet when they are upcoming options for replica sticks of the real things. I will be opting for a Gunfighter Pro Mk II, because I think it's the best base avaiable, but I would never use the MCG for flying NATO jets. Obviously, views on this will vary. Good quality throttles are coming. VPC says theirs will be out Q1 and VKB says the TECS will be out Q3.

...this is how NVG actually work in real life, you won't be able to read your gauges bc it's range is set to the far distance for what you're looking out of your canopy out at. Not a bug, just realistic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any links that explain how they have it working? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Made-to-measure JetSeat SE is now here and installed on my Steelcase Leap V2...it fits and looks absolutely perfect. And it adds so much to the VR experience, it's really pretty incredible. Definitely an A+ addition to my VR cockpit. Pics from after the install: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT Andre, you've really outdone yourself with this custom one for me bud...it fits and looks absolutely perfect. And it adds so much to the VR experience, it's really pretty incredible. Definitely an A+ addition to my VR cockpit. 100% recommend this to anyone interested, it is absolutely worth the price. Pics from after the install: For reference, here was the sketch I made for Andre to fit my Steelcase Leap V2. He nailed it (and thank god I measured correctly): Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm sure he's aware of the MonsterTechs, I assume he is looking for more info on this beast: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys, I ended up running to Target earlier and picked up some World Travel Adapter set for $30 that worked. More than the cheaper alternatives, but I'm impatient and wanted to get it all set tonight. Appreciate the links. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Soooo this thing needs a power adapter for use in the United States, based on me looking at the A/C adapter plug upon receiving it just a few minutes ago?