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Amazing work! I think voting will start soon!

We've had 63 sign ups so far for 48 available slots, thanks guys for the high interest! To those who signed up a bit late and fear they wouldn't get a flying seat, do not worry, we strongly recommend you turn up on D-day as there will probably be people unable to attend. Also, if you have signed up and it turned out you won't be able to show up, please let us know so we can update the list accordingly and get those on the wait list in, thank you! List as of 15/11/2016 Streamcap TAW SU25T SmokeyGer TAW A10C OverG TAW F15C SLAYEROMATICK TAW SU25T Koksy TAW MI8 Dugo TAW M2000C Burnhard TAW KA50 STRYK3R TAW F15C legitscoper TAW SU27 DarksydeRob TAW MIG29S SeraphimGray TAW KA50 Smartis M2000C Moltar RvE A10C Mustang AGRS F15C (only BLUE side) AlephRo TAW F15C (only BLUE side) overdude TAW F15C (only BLUE side) Kougar TAW SU27 (only RED side) Kapsu SF Squadron F15C (only BLUE side) Croncat SU27 (only RED side) redcoreSix TAW F15C (only BLUE side) [Charcot 22] Sacha M2000C 104th_Stuge 104th F15C (only BLUE side) Veritech None M2000C 104th_Octuplefire 104th F15C (only BLUE side) 104th_IronMike 104th Phoenix VFBS F15C (only BLUE side) 104th_Presing 104th MIG29S (only RED side) [Charcot 21] Photun NIL M2000C Lion NA A10C SF_Bushmanni SF Squadron F15C (only BLUE side) [Charcot 23] Nico N/A M2000C RedShot SF F15C (only BLUE side) BFinney TAW F15C (only BLUE side) Fomenko TAW A10C IggyZ TAW KA50 TAW AgentOONoodle TAW A10C Charlie.Dagz TAW F15C (only BLUE side) TIGER No squadron F15C (only BLUE side) OKB_Kamov_Pere - M2000C Abburo N/A F15C (only BLUE side) Mibburo N/A SU25T Martini NONE M2000C N/A =RvE= F15C (only BLUE side) MicroVAX RvE M2000C BlackPearl 08th MI8 =08th= Redrapter 08th Escuadron de Combate MIG29S (only RED side) Divadov Escuadron 69 M2000C =RvE=Jman =RvE= M2000C =EDP71st=Rush ESCUADRON 71st SU27 (only RED side) =08th= Nauter 08th SU27 (only RED side) Hellrequiem =ракета= SU27 (only RED side) Publicdemon TAW F15C (only BLUE side) amanuense ракета A10C GaSi ракета SU27 (only RED side) <51>Frostie 51st PVO SU27 (only RED side) Firefly N/A A10C plaiskool none F15C (only BLUE side) Macx_7 TAW F15C (only BLUE side) Viper =08th= Escuadron de Combate SU27 (only RED side) Wolfman =ракета= SU27 (only RED side) SeaWolf =ракета= SU27 (only RED side) Arimdor 08th Escuadron de Combate SU27 (only RED side) Seal =RvE= F15C (only BLUE side)

I'd say BVR in DCS's Flanker is not meant to be 1 on 1 especially against the Eagle. You could pull it off though and I've seen it countless times but generally speaking, you'd need a sneakier approach as far as BVR goes...that IRST is the perfect tool for that. Don't try a straight 1on1 BVR fight against an Eagle unless you have no other option.

To all DCS jocks, we’ve got exciting news for you! TAW, our long-time partner, are launching a new TvT campaign for DCS World on November 26th – that is going to be a Saturday and the meet up time on TeamSpeak has been set to 1600 Zulu! You read it right, it is a campaign and not a one-time event. This means results from round 1 like captured airbases…etc will be carried over to round 2. READ MORE HERE: http://sa-sim.com/taws-caucasus-flag-tvt-campaign-kicking-off-soon/

Good stuff

After Action Report of the BF-109 1v1 Open by Burning Skies! http://sa-sim.com/burning-skies-bf-109-open-after-action-report/

After Action Report: http://sa-sim.com/burning-skies-bf-109-open-after-action-report/

Great job guys, organization was amazing and thanks to all brave participants! I watched a few matches and immediately noticed the high level and proficiency of the players...very good fights and plenty to showcase in terms of BFM once I start working on the AAR...I'll post a heads up here once it's published!

After Action Report! http://sa-sim.com/grudge-match-series-round-2-after-action-report/ There is a countdown at the bottom of the page to allow some time for claiming stuff if anything...after that, the player rankings will be updated.

READ MORE: http://sa-sim.com/dcs-bf-109-k-4-kurfurst-1v1-open-by-burning-skies/ SIGN UP HERE: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=174503

Tacview link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6_1ef8XwP2UZFl5TmJGcTFzS3c/view?usp=drive_web Thanks to Airdog and the Black Knights for hosting!

F-5 team won 16 to 11 Detailed AAR will be posted soon.

Following the success of the first F-5 Tiger vs MiG-21 Fishbed Grudge Match held a few weeks ago, team Ramsey is pleased to announce the second iteration of this exciting PvP event. The most glowing feature about this event is that once again, it will be live streamed on Twitch and commented by Ramsey himself! We will also have Dolphin in the house! Dolphin is a real life MiG-21 pilot and it will be very interesting to pick his brain and listen to his insight about the MiG-21 in DCS in particular! We are also very pleased to announce Leatherneck Simulations has officially joined our growing list of Sponsors & Partners, and is generously providing a free copy of the upcoming DCS: AJS-37 Viggen to EACH MEMBER of the winning team in Round 2, along with an additional copy to be awarded to the match MVP! You read correctly- the winners of Round 2 will be proud owners of the much anticipated DCS: Viggen by Leatherneck Simulations! Thank you Leatherneck Simulations! We are honored to have you on-board! The event is also co-sponsored by Maple Flag Missions who will be providing free T-shirts to the winners! The battle starts in a few minutes! One thing for sure it’s going to be a blast so if you’re free this evening, grab some popcorn and hit Twitch on the link below: https://www.twitch.tv/hooks_stream Join us on Teamspeak 3 if you're up for a chat: TEAMSPEAK IP: hookshangar.teamspeak3.com:9601 TEAMSPEAK PASSWORD: grudgematch02

Nice gesture, mate. Thank you!

I think AI doesn't need to find you on the radar, it simply knows where you are at all times ans will lock you up as soon as possible. It also flies accurately but very predictably and you can use this to your advantage. Double tap, because it always tries to press and rarely extend away, usualy the second missile will hit if you fire within good parameters

It's not 10 matches a day, it's 2 matches a day at most per team and this is not the first time SATAC is running. SA-Sim will post the brackets and the order of play as well just like last time. The order of play has always been flexible just like in Top Gun, stating the exact time of the first matches only then followed by next ones whenever the previous ones are done. So if it appears 2 is not possible time wise then we will reschedule. Other considerations that I'm planning to implement in the order of play is to avoid having teams hosting their own matches so all matches are played on neutral servers.

There will be 5 servers normally, 3 from TAW, one from 51 and one from 104 so 5 matches can be kicked off at the same time. This edition is based on a bubble concept, meaning no RTB and only best of 3 rounds not best of 5 rounds. I think if the servers and players are ready on time, the schedule above won't be too optimistic. I don't think the event should span over too many weekends, people can not commit to more than a couple weekends in a row, 3 at most and even then, only those still winning would need to turn up if a 3rd weekend is needed. Catch up matches being organized on weekdays is a good idea though once again, expect many no shows as people work, so its always better to stick to the schedule as much as possible. I will work on the brackets after the 10th and will also liaise with hosts to post a finalized order of play.

The quality of the box matters little. Success depends upon the man who sits in it. Manfred von Richthofen

Guys, which squadron is going to come up with the traditional and funny 'Road to SATAC' video?:D Last time, our friends from the 373rd made an hilarious and excellent video back in 2013! Whos going to step up this time around :pilotfly: This is tradition! Check out 2013 edition, a courtesy from the 373 vfs! http://sa-sim.com/373rd-phoenix-vfs-road-to-satac-2013/

Been a while since my last ride in a 25T but I do remember the nose tyre popping when braking vigorously, maybe not anymore?

Hey Sweep, here is the plan: 17:30z check in 17:45z briefing ans set up 18:00z first of batch matches (5matches simultaneously on 5 different servers) 19:30z second batch of matches (5 matches again) 21:00z end of day 1 22:30z kick off of the F-5 vs MiG-21 Grudge Match round 2 (different event) A few teams may have to play two matches in a row depending on the schedule. As the kick off closes in I will publish a detailed order of play for the entire first weekend.

A quick heads up guys: - Mission file is being finalized and will be posted soon for everyone to use and practice. Thanks to Frostie and Bushmanni. - Registration deadline has been set to September 10th. Brackets and order of play will be posted shortly after that. - Each team will be required to pit 6 pilots for each match. Failing to do so will end up with the team starting off the fight outnumbered. - To all lonewolves who have posted their applications, please get together and come up with a unified and confirmed list, which needs to be posted here along your team name, logo (optional), and team leader. The team leader would be the person to speak to if anything.

I think one must realize when the turning fight is lost and hit the burners to build separation...of course easy to say than to do...don't you think Zerol could of exited that spiral earlier before it got too late...he could of maybe extended a mile away or so by accelerating first then sliced back into his opponent to reset the fight...SuperMutt would of given chase of course but he would of gotten delayed a bit by having to exit the spiral after Zerol...I think it depends on how much separation one can create with that extension and the high turn performance that must ensue to reset the angles before the opponent catches up...not to mention the cost on fuel with such a defensive move. One could also just knock it off and not re-engage after extending away or look for a wingman to save his butt...as they say 'live to fight another day' (not possible in that fight anyway as rtb was forbidden)

Here is an example of both aircraft spiraling down to the deck. Its a 4 year old video back from maiden Top Gun championship (FC2) but principles are more or less the same. Watch Round 2 starting at 4mn and spiraling kicks off at 6:10 What is also standing out in my opinion is the great patience of both guys gentle with the stick and never getting to greedy even when the target was an inch away from the pipper, also the fight went pure nose-to-tail...

I hate those down spirals, I know I have to float as long as possible because the first one hitting the deck will be running away like a rabbit - Im wondering if there is any escape window before its too late once you found yourself spiraling down with the bad guy? I assume one had to avoid getting into it in the first place...but sometimes greed/fear makes you take stupid decisions. Similar a bit to flat scissors but in this case, I know going vertical is a good answer instead of idling and hitting the breaks.