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I tried installing liveries for the Harrier and also the F-86 like I used to (DCSInstallfolder\Mods\Aircraft\Aircraftname\Liveries) but they don't seem to be working. I then created a liveries folder in the Saved Games\DCS and inside that I made an F-86 folder. I copied the PAF bare metal weathered v2.0 livery to the F-86 folder but again in the mission editor when I select Pakistan the Sabre reverts to the default livery. However the stock USAF liveries seem to be working. Is there something missing here or will I have to make a new mission altogether to get these to work. P.S. The Harrier liveries package is the Fictional UK liveries v2.1: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3300606/

Will do, Thanks! :thumbup:

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Keep up the good work boys!:thumbup:

Thank you!:thumbup:

I have the same problem. Just waiting for the Devs to fix it.:music_whistling:

Thanks for the great tips and advice guys. One more thing, I'm using two buttons on the stick to control the nozzles but the nozzles move pretty fast. For example I have to really press slightly and repeatedly to get them exactly at 82 degrees. I couldn't find any other way of controlling them. Is there another way? I would have invested in a HOTAS but financial considerations don't permit me to do so at the moment. However, again which HOTAS would each of you recommend? ...and which HOTAS should I stay away from? Reliability and longevity is a priority for me.

Ok

What's PIO?

Crash Compilation Guys, I decided to record some of my attempts at hovering. Here are 3 attempts that all ended in crashes. Do give me feedback on how to improve my skills with this beast. I had limited success with the pedals as I didn't know exactly how to counter the swaying. Do I need to keep the pedals in pressed in one direction or do I move them in tandem with the motion of the plane?

Roger that! :thumbup:

Alright, Thanks!:thumbup:

I'm doing them but they're very detailed. That's not a bad thing, just a lot to take in.

Thank you!

Tried doing it multiple times on the USS Tarawa but really can't understand or anticipate the aerodynamics of the aircraft. Even though I'm under 20,000 lbs I still manage to gently sink into the sea with full thrust and water injection. Once, I pitched so high that the plane sank backwards with the tail dipping in first. 1. One thing that really bothers me is that with the nozzles at 82 degrees if I try to bank or roll the aircraft it goes into this endless swaying motion from left to right and I can't recover from it and eventually sink. Any ideas? or tips? :helpsmilie:

Thankyou!

Hi, How do I assign a TACAN channel to the Tarawa in the mission editor? I tried in-game the frequency of 1X but it didn't work.

Alright, I found out that my flaps were not set to auto. sorry Chuck

Can you help with the above mentioned problem during conventional takeoff?

I can't avoid tail strikes on a conventional takeoff (CTO). Atleast it seems to be a tail strike or it's pretty close. Takeoff settings: Flaps=Auto, Stab Trim=-2, Nozzles=10 degrees, Rotate at 135 kts (no payload and full fuel). The thing protruding downwards from the tail of the plane seems to sometimes strike the surface of the runway. (Atleast in replays) Axis settings for pitch: Deadzone=7, Curvature=15 roll: Deadzone=10, Curvature=10 At 135 knots I try my best to be gentle and pitch the nose up. However, the plane constantly fights my efforts to nose up. If I pull harder then it suddenly pitches up way too much. If I'm gently pulling on the stick then the nose hardly pitches up and I reach the end of the runway at Batumi and the speed is pretty high. Is this normal? :helpsmilie:

Thankyou!

Alright Chuck, I'm following your guide. Great job! BTW.:thumbup: I'm currently practicing Cold & Dark startup, Taxi and conventional takeoff (CTO). So a few questions: 1. The speed that we set for NRAS, does it have any impact on the CTO? I mean it's the pilot that rotates the aircraft at that speed, you know, no TOGA or auto-throttle stuff. 2. The second one is I think related to the controls setup. I set the pitch, roll and yaw axis curvatures as stated in your guide. However, I did add dead-zones for them as my stick and rudder are a bit old now so the input keeps fluctuating with the pedal and stick centered. Basically during a CTO I can't get the Harrier to rotate (or pitch up) smoothly. When I reach the rotation speed and pull up it sort of noses up instantly; no smooth movement. Is that normal or do I need to tune the axes?:helpsmilie: and yes the stab trim is set to takeoff (2 degrees down). 3. When I turn on the RWR and countermeasure related stuff I get a caution/warning and two lights on the annunciator panel illuminate (CW NOGO & P NOGO). Sorry if I'm mixing up the terms (Master Caution/ Master Warning) and the lights because I'm still new. So, by default is the Harrier loaded with countermeasures or do we have to do it in the mission editor? Do these lights indicate that I have no Chaff/Flares? 4. I couldn't find the performance calculation charts anywhere, not even in the NATOPS manual. Thanks

Thank you guys. Currently repeating the cold and dark startup mission:smilewink:

Awesome!

Thanks Chuck! Had already downloaded your manual:thumbup: