DrDetroit

I'm still learning the A-10C, so just my sense of things...seems to me you should be proficient w/out the TGP before learning it's usefulness. Basics are the foundation of proper flying techniques, especially when getting shot at and in close contact at the FLOAT. If you don't know how to use the A/C, how can one be proficient with the A/C and all the goodies that are added on. Easier said than done though...isn't it. Good Day! DrDetroit

That's why we have these wonderful forums with guy/gals whom know their s**t inside and out. I'd still be figuring out what a SPI is, or SOI without them (soy sauce - what'd you say?). Thanks Yurgon! That's what I was looking for. Good day! DrDetroit

Great! Thanks guys, this is very helpful info. Nevyn, that was my next question actually...how to properly spool down, in order to spool right back up in same mission. I don't have my intercom mapped...didn't know I needed it until now. I have my mic-switch mapped with fore, aft and down....I'll add up and use that for my intercom (TM A10-Warthog HOTAS). This must have been my main issue with no-reply at all from ground crew. Thanks again fellas'! DrDetroit

Oh, I see. I was using the UHF radio(tower) and requesting that way. So I can just pull up, open that canopy and request. Cool, I'll try that. Thanks! Any idea how to keep my wingman from parking, instead of rearming/refueling? Thanks again P*Funk! DrDetroit

So how do I get the MAV to lock quickly in a low level attack? I'm having issue with this part. I slew the MAV to the targeting pod SPI I set to the target (sam), then I turn my attention to the MAV MFD. When I start slewing the MAV to the SAM target it doesn't want to lock right away. The MAVs already slewed to the SPI, but will not lock until I SOI the MAV MFD and move it around the SPI manually until I get a lock. In other words, I can't launch until I take over the MAV manually and slew it around for a bit, even though it's already looking at the target via the targeting pod. Hope my explanation makes sense. Seems like I'm missing a step, shouldn't the MAV be ready to fire once I have it pointed at the SPI via the targeting pod? Thanks and good day! DrDetroit

Ok, so I was finally able to kill all the SAMs in the 2nd Jackal campaign mission (after like 8-attempts - that SA19 got me every time!) and now it was time to contact JTAC for the final targets. However, I needed to rearm/refuel in order to complete the final task with JTAC, so I land, park and request rearm/refuel at my base. Never received a response from the ground crew at all when I made the request, and my wingman parked in a hardened hangar and closed the doors...mission over before it was over...now I gotta do it again. So after looking through the forums here, I find out that you need to spool off the engines in order to accomplish the rearm/refuel....why didn't I think of that? So question is when I park, do I need to completely shut the jet down (electrical, CDU, etc), or just kill the engines? Also, how to keep my wingman from parking and calling it a day? I'd like him to rearm/refuel as well, not park and go home. Thanks in advance, DrDetroit

Like PFunk said, I would start with the in-game options and program your HOTAS that way. Then, when you start understanding this, start using the software to take the HOTAS to the next level. For the rudder axis, program that via the "AXIS" button, located in the in-game options controller menu. This is where all the axis are set to the appropriate controller. Good luck! DrDetroit

Great work again! Thanks for posting. I always learn something new with your vids. Good day! DrDetroit

Good to hear you got it working. Enjoy! DrDetroit

I had a similar problem that took me over 7-8 hours to rectify. I had to get rid of TARGET and the Saitek software, then program the buttons via in-game controller option. I just picked up Saitek Combat Pedals and Warthog HOTAS the other day, and the Saitek software installed something called Mad Katz, which I think totally f'ed up my DCS install. Mad Katz caused a "!" on my HD when I checked my device manager. So I got rid of it. After deleting TARGET and Saitek software (and Mad Katz), had to do a Steam game integrity check, which found 90+ bad files. Steam dl and replaced the bad files and boom, I can now program my Warthog HOTAS and Saitek pedals via in-game menu. Get rid of the Saitek software if installed, that will probably fix your sim. After you remove the software, do the integrity/file check. Also, figured out I have various USB versions (my pc has 8-USB ports), and it matters which USB I use for the gear...which, from what I can tell, the one that functioned properly with my controller is any USB except 3.0 (I have 2.0, 3.0 and I think 1.1). Hard to tell, but may have 3.0 mixed up with the 1.1 version, as far as which ones work and which don't. Not sure how to determine which port is which, had to do trial and error for a bit. Good luck! DrDetroit

You've probably tried this already, map the controller via options menu if you can. It's probably something w the controller software (SMART TECHNOLOGY) porking you setup/game. I bought a Warthog HOTAS and Saitek Combat Pedals yesterday, and had issue for 6-7 hours until I did the integrity check. Steam found something like 90+ bad or missing files (probably due to that TARGET software for the Warthog), about 90megs. Steam auto downloaded and installed/fixed everything within a few minutes. I fly F4 BMS also and I just program the HOTAS via that controller menu in-game as well...works and is nice and easy. Was frustrating as hell! Now I'm loving it...even though had a bit of a problem getting it to work, was very well worth it! Good luck! DrDetroit

I had the same issue when trying to launch the game via TARGET (TM Software)...would stop in the middle of loading a mission, drops to Desktop and ask for Activation key, even though I have a Steam version. Then when it went back to loading the game, it could not locate any mission briefing, so would take me back to the main menu. Finally, after hours and hours of frustration setting up my new controllers, to no avail, I did a Steam integrity check and that fixed everything. Oh, and I uninstalled that TARGET and Saitek software too. Good luck! DrDetroit

I just got my Warthog HOTAS and Saitek Combat pedals yesterday, and for me, that Saitek software messed up a few things with my setup...I got rid of it and now everything works as it should. I think the culprit for me is that Mad Katz crap. The TARGET software for the TM is a bloody mess too. Good luck! DrDetroit

UPDATE: For those whom may find themselves with the same issue. Finally got it working. One thing; seems something with Mad Katz software from my Saitek Combat Pro Pedals (just got those also today). Was causing a "!" on my HD, so deleted via Device Manager. Re-installed TARGET, it initially pointed to the "RUN.exe" in the DCS folder, which seems to be the big problem. All seems well now. Although, I have to start DCS first, then while it's loading (about 3-sec) I have to "Run Configuration". If I try to Run Configuration before starting DCS, nothing works on my desktop, when I press the DCS shortcut, the property menu pops up...that goes for any application. Weird, I must be missing something during the setup. Gonna be a long night! EDIT: The ONLY thing that finally fixed my TM setup was to do a game integrity check via Steam. Found 90some bad/missing files...Steam replaced them and now, at 5am this morning, I finally got it down...PHEW!

Hi Guys, I got my TM Warthog today, and I can't get this damn thing to function properly. After messing with TARGET for 4-5 hours, I gave up on that nonsense because the keyboard and mouse were not functioning in the sim (DCS-A10C Warthog). So bye bye TARGET....uninstalled. So just tried to program the buttons in the sims option menu, and now my keyboard is not programmable nor is the throttle. I can't highlight anything, so I can't modify anything. They are there, showing up in the menu (top part or menu), but I can't select anything...weird, worked fine before I messed with that TARGET junk. This is getting very very frustrating. I search forums, nothing I can use. Some had, apparently, the same issue, but no resolutions were ever posted. I'm going to jump into F4-BMS and see how it goes...I bet just fine in that sim. :mad: Thanks in advance. DrDetroit

So pretty good then? I too was considering buying this as well. DrDetroit

No offense but this thread is a totally FUBAR and mismanaged. Should just have a list on page-1 that is updated regularly. Why's it even a sticky is what I'm wondering lol...? GTA4-mods.com, LCPDFR.com, ect have it just right with huge modding community they manage...don't have to sift through hundreds of threads to find what you're looking for. Good day! DrDetroit

Was wondering why I have no flight hours...how the heck is a logbook porked anyhow? Oh well! DrDetroit