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Snap View Well, I tried the technique suggested but when I select a view the view will stay. As I release the keys the view snaps back. Any ideas wold be appreciated. Thanks. :joystick:

My win 7 cannot open a lua file. Can someone share with me how to do that? Thanks

Sheesh! Sorry for the typos I mean thanks for all of the help.

Me too. I have been scratching my head (the one with the hole in it) on how to do the custom snap view for the A-10C. I went to wiki and found some info. Then discovered that win 7 cannot open a .lua file. Or, maybe I just don't know how to do so. Is the something internal to Win 7 or must I find an application? As always that for all of the help.

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Thanks AussieGhost789. The radar in this rig is quite a course of study for casual gammers like me.

Another F-15C radar query All video tutorials on the F-15 radar that I have found are based on the FC2 version. In the them, while using TWS mode to "bug" multiple targets, one is instructed to "bug" them using the "tab" as opposed to "locking" the targets. The "tab" key does not function this way in the FC3 F-15C. Does anyone know how to properly do this? Thanks.

Hi Beamscanner. Thanks for the additional info. I feel that flight manual documentation on F-15 is a little sparse in places.

Well, I have read the manual and watched the training videos for using the radar in the F-15. Despite my research I still have a few questions remaining. If someone can help me along I would really appreciate it. On the left side of the VSD the vertical scan zone values are displayed, as stated in the DCS training videos, in "thousands of feet." So since it is displayed in single or double digits, a literal translation of 60 (for example) would be 60,000 feet. It seems more likely that the radar is searching 6000 feet above the aircraft datum. I know that the scan zone increases according to the range selected but that is not my question. I merely want to know the real translation of the value indicated. Thanks for the help.

I just saw a video by devil dog gamer (I think) about the Tobii EyeX eye tracker. Has anyone tried this in DCS or have any other info about it? Looks very interesting.

Thanks to you all for the info.

Hi All, This has me confused. I took the joystick apart to clean and re-grease. I went to reinstall it BUT, controller options in game does not see it. Windows controllers says that it is operating normally and is found by windows (7.0). there is a firmware update and the throttle was able to be upgraded but not the joystick. I installed my old CH fighterstick into the same usb port and it is operating normally. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Everyone. I currently have an Asus VE248H monitor. It is (according to Newegg) a76 HZ unit with 76 HZ Vertical and 83 Hz Horizontal refresh. Can anyone suggest a monitor that will improve my visual display? I have an Nividia 970 card with 4 m Vram by the way. Many thanks

Thanks Grimes. Just as in real world flying; I am always learning.

Hi All, While messing about on DCS I find that I do not have installed on my computer what I need to open .trk files, or .lua files for that matter. I checked on line but Microsoft didn't offer any help. Can any one give me any insight? Thanks

I agree with Mr Busitil. The propellers on an internal combustion engine will not windmill as modeled. A turbine engine will which is way you see the props secured when the aircraft is unattended. An internal combustion engine will windmill in flight as a result of engine failure due to the airflow across the prop at a speed which can maintain flight (lift) which is why they need to be feathered during an engine failure. Windmilling.

Couldn't agree with you more. Aussie's rock! Take care.

Hi Speedbird, Well, this isn't about the ILS. Rather about the brakes. After touchdown use aerodynamic braking until you run out of elevator authority and then use the "W" key for braking. Just steer with the rudders. I set 0,100,100,0 for curves stops pretty good. I hope you had a nice thanks giving. OOPS with a name like speedbird perhaps you are a Brit?

Thanks Cap'n Kam

Wow! Thanks pr1malr8ge.

Hi All, I have been perusing the forums in order to find written documentation of emergency procedures in the F-15. I can't find a thing. Only references to a manual in the Technical Discussion thread but I have no idea of the author, its scope, or where to find it. I am trying to learn engine failure on takeoff at or above V1 (or the military equivalent to that speed) etc. Also general engine failure and relight procedures and emergency return after engine failure. Of course, the first place I looked was in Flaming Cliffs F-15C Flight Manual. Thanks for any help.

Right on speedo! I have an another idea for an experiment regarding the ILS in the F-15 and I will let you know what I find. Regardless of my results, your suggestions are the right way to do it. Whoops! Posted this incorrectly in the other thread.

Right on speedo! I have an another idea for an experiment regarding the ILS in the F-15 and I will let you know what I find. Regardless of my results, your suggestions are the right way to do it.

Well, I am pretty dumb about computers so, when 1.5 came out I did a straight install and it runs in parallel with 1.2. I should say that after having both on my computer, my hard drive went down in flames so when all was fixed I reinstalled 1.2 with my modules and then installed 1.5. No problems.:music_whistling:

Just a little follow up for what it is worth. Using exactly the same setup for my brake axes, I went back and forth between the F-15 in 1.2 and 1.5 testing the stopping characteristics between the two programs. Holding the brakes until 80% thrust was set, I then released the brakes and went into full burner. Flaps were set for takeoff. At 100 kias I then aborted the takeoff, thrust to idle and full brakes. I stopped straighter and truer in 1.2 every time. In 1.5 I often had to use some aileron to keep the airplane from dragging a wing. Like I said for what it is worth.