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Got the C101 and the Su27 campaign, next sale will probably be the Mig15 and 21. I also would love to fly the F-5, dunno why but I really like that bird. Maybe is because it was the starter plane on many Ace Combat ^^.

Yeah, can't check right now but I think you're right now that you mention it. I believe they came with the new standalone module but I'm wasn't 100% sure FC3 owners got them. That's where I would start learning.

FC3 needs updated training imho, it seems we all agree it's the best place to start learning since it has simplified systems yet it has probably the worst training of all modules. With this I'm not saying the included training is bad, it's just not as good as it should be considering it is where most of the new players will start learning. The Su27 and the F15 should at least have the same level of interactive missions as the 25t. That aside I will add that after you get the hang of FC3 (I recommend playing the sp campaign missions ) if you want to try a EFM module I would suggest the F86 or the P51. Both are excellent for beginners (like you and me) because they don't have complex systems to manage and are generally easy to operate. The Sabre is ridiculously easy to fly (you almost start it up using one switch) but the P51 would be the best to practice with WWII aircraft.

If I recall correctly there're a couple of quick introduction guides in Steam too, go check them.They don't go into detail but could be a good way to the basics. I also agree the ingame training could be better (FC3, I'm looking at you) but usually that's where you want to start. I prefer the interactive tutorials to just watching videos/reading, at least for me it's easier to remember where's everything when you are actually clicking in the cockpit yourself.

Same, finally got the 109, and I've been using both the standalone and the Steam version without problems. Steam bought keys work perfectly on the standalone, and there was a guide somewhere to do get the ED shop bought modules into Steam, albeit it required some tinkering and whatnot, but it worked for me.

That would be actually pretty cool, I would like to invite friends to rides with the Oculus but buying two licenses just for that is a bit of an overkill. I also agree that this should be on a per module basis, Huey's door gunners or passengers doesn't really have much gameplay to it other than looking and shooting, so that could be free; on the other hand the co-pilot or the RIO positions does have complex systems modeled and it should be only available for module owners.

Oh god, so hyped for this, can't wait to fly it.

Haven't tried it yet with DCS but for AMD cards there's Raptr, which is essentially Shadowplay for AMD. It works with any game so don't see why it wouldn't work with DCS.

Great news indeed, the number of modules I want to buy grows with each newsletter. Like everyone I'm eagerly awaiting EDGE , the thing with the colors (which was mentioned in the forums before) got me thinking. I've been following the development of the new engine and while all the new additions like skeletal animations, improved resolution of the terrain,etc are amazing, what I'm most interested in is the new rendering pipeline. I haven't seen a lot of info on this besides "new lighting system" or vague info like that (not complaining), so I'd like to know if anyone knows if EDGE is using PBS (Physically Based Shading), that could potentially explain the yellow tint thing, since PBS uses maps with no lighting information (albedo maps) and the old diffuse maps can look odd. To be honest don't think that's the case, since it would require updating all the materials and textures, but one man can dream, PBS looks incredible on non-organic materials, DCS would benefit immensely from it. Has anyone more details?

That button works with the P51, there you have a resumed version of everything you need to fly, from startup to weapon employment, great when you need to check something quick, but haven't tried it on other modules. I think I tried using it with the Huey and it didn't work, so I just created a startup checklist jpeg and added it to the kneeboard. I feel silly now, got a tablet but never thought of copying the manuals there... that's probably the best solution.

Fly at about 450-500 Kmph , now you can press S to go into direct control, but reset trimm before doing it otherwise you will instantly pitch down and stall/black out. Push the stick back and quickly forward again, and back again if you overshoot to stabilize the aircraft. You can also start pushing back the stick and then press S to activate the direct control mode without stalling. Also, don't do it close to the ground, get some height just in case.

I just reset trimm before pressing it and it works just fine. That or start pitching up and then press S to do the cobra.

Yeah it's an error, button 9 for chaff. What do you mean by BVR radar switching? If you mean changing the HUD mode, then yes, I simply press 2 on the keyboard, after that I can manage everything with the HOTAS, (turning the radar on, changing between TWS,RWS, the frequency.. ). I use the keyboard for the landing gear, flaps, HUD mode mainly, and also any other thing that isn't very important. like turning the engines on and things like that. I don't feel like I need them on the HOTAS. I'm now using trackIR but I still left the trimming as it was, don't want to trimm by accidentally pressing the POV hat, I'll probably map that to the most important combat sensor slew of the aircraft ( the maverick on the A10A for example)

This, it took me a lot of tries to take off and when I managed to do it was because of this. I also increased throttle slower, but for me the key was to keep the tail on the ground.

It's not a bug, the Su25T autopilot works by trimming the aircraft that's why you might feel it becomes hard to control, because it doesn't reset the trim when it's disengaged. If you disengage autopilot while it was performing any maneuver the aircraft will keep turning in whatever direction it was going, you have two options, reset trim or engage Level Flight (Alt+3) and wait before the aircraft has stabilized before disengaging autopilot.