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Different airframes have different static & dynamic stability, some positive, some negative and the rest neutral. The SU-27 PFM implies positive static stability. But modern fighter jets are inherently unstable and FBW only helps to make the aircraft more stable in flight but it doesn't completely remove it.
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DCS World 1.2.12 Discussion
Thumper1606688436 replied to NineLine's topic in DCS World 1.x (read only)
I noticed below the new bf-109 module icon it reads v2.0.0 (WIP). Does this mean that this module is using EDGE? -
SU-27 questions: trim, flaps, autopilot
Thumper1606688436 replied to stray cat's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
Nedum, watch this video to understand how greater AOA causes stalling. ItMgrp8Cgfg -
In Windows 8 go to your Apps list and listed under Eagle Dynamics should be the repair & update utilities.
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Su-27 Weapon Systems and Missiles
Thumper1606688436 replied to JunMcKill's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
"Grumpy Git" Tharos ;) -
Su-27 Weapon Systems and Missiles
Thumper1606688436 replied to JunMcKill's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
Seriously? If you read the same thing as me then it clearly states the fail rate of missiles due to training of pilots to out manoeuvre incoming missiles. Also historically majority of air combat missile kills are well within visual range using IR guided missiles due to poor performance of radar guided missiles. -
Su-27 Weapon Systems and Missiles
Thumper1606688436 replied to JunMcKill's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
Some interesting data about air-to-air missile success. http://defenseissues.wordpress.com/2013/06/15/air-to-air-weapons-effectiveness/ -
That's aerodynamically impossible.
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After years of arcade flight sims everyone believes they're Mavrick from Topgun. But in real jets the simplest maneuver can always threaten to kill you. As Dirty Harry would say "A man has GOT to know his planes limitations!"
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I've only tried the following recovery methods when I entered the inverted stall/spin above 4000m. The following methods successfully pitched the nose down to allow build up of air flow over the wing:- Method #1 1) Throttles idle. 2) Full rudder in opposite direction of spin. 3) Air Brake on. Method #2 1) Throttles idle. 2) Speed below 300kph 3) Deploy chute! 4) May need to restart engines.
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"How can it roll for longer with zero power?" Engine braking and I'm not referring to mechanical friction like a drive train in a car but vacuum pressure.
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P In real life max. 300kph for chute deployment.
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Su27 Keyboard Flight Controls !
Thumper1606688436 replied to FlankerNation's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
Brings new meaning to the term "Keyboard Warrior". Not everyone has all five fingers on each hand so hopefully ED can do something about it to help other keyboard warriors. I think I would be permanently head down at my keyboard if I tried to simultaneously steer, use rudder, adjust thrust, pop countermeasures, adjust radar settings and maintain a constant visual of the targets. Fair play to you. -
Please Sir! Step away from the controls.
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Cannot achieve a safe cobra maneuver
Thumper1606688436 replied to Nooch's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
1) Speed approx. 550kph 2) Disengage flight assistance (S Key) 3) Pull hard until plane pointing vertical & center stick. 4) re-engage flight assistance (S Key) 5) The nose should naturally drop back down but you can give a little forward assistance. -
Speed Bug at ground and in the air..
Thumper1606688436 replied to Nedum's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
Listen to the pitch of the engines during taxing in this video. -
Su-27 Open-Beta chit-chat and first impressions!
Thumper1606688436 replied to JulienBlanc's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
The only thing I see people proving is YES, it is possible to crash the plane when doing something stupid. The only "bug" I have seen reported so far that needs attention is the massive over G not killing either you or the airframe. -
Su-27 Open-Beta chit-chat and first impressions!
Thumper1606688436 replied to JulienBlanc's topic in Su-27 for DCS World
I don't know what all the bitching about this flight model is referencing. I can't imagine what maneuver you guys are trying to pull in order to get flame outs and inverted spins. I've spent less than an hour in this aircraft and have been pulling cobra after cobra with no death spins not once. I even managed to rip my wing tip off by a hill while autopilot was engaged during one of the training missions and the plane literally landed itself. If you own a Warthog stick you only have to assign the trim to the trim button and flick it a couple times every now and then to get the plane in balance. I think some of you pilots don't comprehend the operational speeds of each airframe. I mean would you think about taking a sharp turn in your car at 90 mph? If you pull a Cobra you can expect to instantly lose 200kph so you need to think about what your starting speed is and what it's going to end up being. Pull at 400kph or less and your going to run out of air speed to keep the plane airborne. Trying above the speed of sound and you're going to quickly end up in a world of hurt. -
You need to change your transmit selector switch to position 2 (UHF) to communicate with your Huey wingman #2. Don't think you can communicate with the Hind's. It doesn't make it very clear anywhere in the sim that you need to use this selector switch but chapter 7 of the manual covers its use.
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You shouldn't be making pop up attacks at all in the Huey as you are using unguided weapons. The best form of attack & defence in the Huey is speed, make your approach using any hills/mountains to mask your approach then swoop down on the target at maximum speed. Firing rockets first quickly followed by spraying the area with as much 20 mike mike as possible before egressing over the target allowing your door gunner(s) to have a go. By maintaining your speed you can quickly get out of range of AA before orbiting to make another pass.
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MiG-21 LAUNCH TRAILER & ANNOUNCEMENT - COMING 18/09/2014!
Thumper1606688436 replied to Cobra847's topic in MiG-21Bis
A Mig21 rave to get us into the party spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM3ROdoLpV4&index=25 -
So I've just recently discovered the whole DCS world and loving it so far. I do have the shame of shooting down one of my own wingmen in the Sabre during the mig sweep mission. Identifying a sabre/Mig 15 in the air is the hardest thing for me right now. I can't tell you the amount of times I've won an energy fight to get the pipper on the target only to spot the flash of yellow on the Sabre just in time. Just can't get my brain to examine the differences in tail first. Luckily this is just a sim and no one died for real but I wonder if any friendly fire instances occurred during the Korean war?