TomOnSteam

I'd really like to see an Apache done in this easier / gamified LO:MAC especially if it has the capability for two players in the same aircraft. Sometimes I want to play with people who don't have anything except for an xbox/ps controller or mouse and keyboard. Something that captures the general feel of flying an apache, but without it being technically complex, as well as having a high investment in hardware and input. Yes I'm probably asking too much

Is there anyway to make a plane to collide at a particular point in the terrain?

Hi everyone, I'm attempting to make a short video where two planes flying in formation end up touching each, causing a crash. Is it possible to script something like this in DCS so that two AI controlled planes do it all? Many thanks, Tom

Now we just need a Cyclic with a "clutch" for trim too (and while I'm at it, pedals that stay where you leave them too :P) But this collective is very very nice, and clever design too. Q: Can the mount be flipped? So that it can be mounted on top of a surface, rather than under?

This is an introductory beginners guide for the F-16. If you have not flown the F-16 yet and just want to get in and get a taste for what's like to fly this legendary plane and shoot down an enemy in mere minutes, then this is the guide for you https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2334868753

Wow this newsletter was exciting. Q3/Q4 2021 will be a super exciting time for DCS I think we'll also see some nice new computer hardware around this time. So perhaps the dream of flying an all of these wonderful aircraft at a smooth 90fps in VR will be a reality

Thanks anyway

That lets me toggle between look or click, but does not allow them to both be used at the same time.

Same issue for me. But I allowed it through, and installed successfully.

It works very well with other games in VR. I think TrackIR doesn't work well because the more you turn your head the harder it is to see where you are aiming. So bet this will be a lot of fun in VR

These look very, very, nice. The UH-60 collective might have enough hat-switches to cover the up-coming Apache too. Although if VirPil make an AH-64 collective, I'm sold

Wow those collectives look amazing!

Hi DCS'ers, In VR when I look around the cockpit I have a pointer in the middle of my screen that lets me click switches and things. Can I get this mode of interaction without VR? So when I move my mouse, the cursor stays in the middle of the screen and the entire view moves around. Basically like a first person shooter with a crosshair in the middle. This way I can control the clicking and the looking at the same time. Thanks!

Now that the Apache has been announced via teaser - how are we going to control this thing? The actual cyclic and collective have an absolute outbreak of buttons

Go for the UH-1. yeah it's hard to fly, but if you become even half way decent then everything else is a breeze to fly. The trick to learning it without becoming frustrated is to fly maybe 10 to 15 minutes each day doing drills. Really simple stuff like taxiing to and from the runway over and over. After a week or two of that you get a feel for it. Of course finish your training each day with a fun activity to keep frustration to a minimum Edit: Also for helicopters, it's really worth investing in a set of accurate and smooth pedals. The difference between flying a helo in DCS with a quality set vs. the mass market stuff (saitek, ch products, logitech) is like night and day, and is the difference between enjoying the flight and becoming frustrated with fighting the controls.

How amazing is the Apache 30mm cannon going to be in VR with the helmet tracking? Can't wait

This is the Flaming Cliffs non-click cockpit Apache Longbow right? Just kidding Can't wait for this thing. Apache Longbow AH-64D is THE helicopter of helicopters. If you aren't excited, you need to know more about the Apache I'm actually glad it's potentially years away before fully complete, because it'll take me that long to get some worthwhile controls and simpit together. Komodo we need some new controllers please!

In software development there's often nothing to show for months and years. The code is changing, but that isn't easily shown, nor is it worth showing because most people wouldn't understand what is being shown. It's a bit like asking an electrical engineer to show a circuit diagram on some minute system and how it's evolved thru iteration over the last 3 months. Not really that exciting in terms of marketing a product.

I'd really wait for a card that can maintain 90fps. It's like night and day compared to 45fps.

The latency with Stadia makes most games unplayable. Something like a turned based game is fine I guess. Everything else, you press a button on your control, and nothing happens for half a second at best.

Alternatively you can flip it around, and use the plane's name as a term of endearment. E.g. "What's for dinner, my dear little *insert aircraft name*" Possible selections include: -Warthog -Frogfoot -Hind -Spitfire -Gazelle Good luck and I hope your couch is comfortable to sleep on :P

OK well I found this far more interesting than my actual work so.... here you go! It's not quite as detailed as I thought it would be, but interesting nevertheless. It's quite similar to the Blackshark start up :-) Historical Military Institute Prague Mi-24D Helicopter Preparation Part 1 External Inspection & Engine Test 00:24 Military attack helicopter Mi-24D is intended for filling the demanding assignments of contemporary battle. In order for the helicopter to fulfill this role reliably and safely, it’s required that the helicopter crew with the cooperation of military engineers perform critical checks before each flight. The crew commander directs the onboard technician to begin the engine tests. 1:02 The crew first checks the aircraft exterior. Checks are made to the fuselage surfaces, the wings, and weapon hardpoints. Particular thought is brought to the main and rear rotors. 1:19 In a sequence they also check the undercarriage, tail beam, stabilizers and balancing rotor. 1:44 Completeness of signal lights. 1:52 Pressure of the air in the air system 2:05 All covers and containers must be removed from the fuselage and special equipment 2:21 The external check is performed in a precisely determined course 2:35 Helicopter hand over is confirmed with signatures in the preparations log book 2:56 Before stepping into the cabin, the pilot checks air intakes above the cabin do not contain any foreign objects 3:11 After seating the crew performs preparatory checking tasks, before starting the engines. This includes, for example setting the onboard clock, setting barometer values, and similar. 3:33 Centralized control levers are used to enable all required section switches on the right and left rear switch panels 3:49 Onboard battery test is performed, and as a burden the fuel pumps are switched on for the necessary fuel tanks. And a test is performed on each individual DC circuit. The voltage must measure 24 volts at minimum. 4:27 After the tests, the fuel pumps are turned off. 4:29 For the turbo-air running engine AI-9V, and for checking other systems, in normal situations ground external electricity is used. Connection of this resources is signaled by the illumination of the indicator panel 4:56 At this time, the correct seating position is adjusted, brake tests for the landing gear performed, and the motion of the heel and cyclic steering. 5:05 Before testing the fuel indicators it’s necessary to enable the changer PO-750. The fuel indicator shows the amount of fuel in the tanks helicopter. 5:20 Before further steps, it’s necessary to enable switches for the intercom SPU-8, and recording equipment SARPP-12 5:33 [The pilot/crew] Monitors that the temperature of the exhaust gases gauge is working (test), and indicator for engine vibration EV-500 5:58 The fire extinguisher system test is performed, and also switched on with the appropriate switches [panel indicator lights speak in Russian] 6:17 And further, switching on the fuel pumps, turning on the cut-off valves, and valves for the consumable fuel tanks. 6:35 Monitor the checks for heating the pitot tubes, and we finish the checks with equipment for vocal information RE-65 6:57 Equipment is checked with a preliminary visual check of all signal boards [panel indicator lights] 7:02 The most important indicator panels flash for enabled switches 7:21 Before the actual engine start, the throttle must be in the full left position, and the two engine brakes are laid down to idle 7:33 During engine start, it’s necessary to consider the speed and direction of the wind. If the wind is 10 metres per second or less, you can start the engines [when helicopter is facing] in any position relative to the wind direction.At up to 25 metres per second, it’s necessary to turn the helicopter into the direction of the wind. In higher wind speeds, starting engines is forbidden. 8:10 On the mechanic’s signal the pilot turns on the engine AI-9V. Working activity is shown by the appropriate panel indicators. 8:40 Engine start up should be ceased using the button for engine AI-9V in the follow circumstances: -if the temperature doesn’t change within 9 seconds of pressing the ignition button -if the electrical voltage drops below 18 volts -if the exhaust gases surpass 880 degrees celsius -if the panel indicator“Speed AI-9V Normal” does not light up within 20 seconds of the pressing ignition button -if the panel indicator“Automatic On” does not light up within 30 seconds of the pressing ignition button -if the “Speed AI-9V High” has illuminated -during any sort of abnormal running of the AI-9V engines or at the instruction of any observational staff 9:46 Once engines are running at full idle, the ground power is unplugged 10:00 Turboshaft engines TV-3-117 are started depending on the direction of the wind. The engine on the windy side is started up first. 10:13 At the signal of the mechanic, the pilot presses the ignition of the nominated engine, and the corresponding stopcock 10:27 During ignition, the pilot monitors the rotation of the main rotor, [on the RPM gauge] the running of the turbo compressor, and the temperature of the exhaust gasses. The change to engine idle is automatic. 10:48 The same procedure is performed for the 2nd engine ignition 11:02 The parameters of the driving cluster through the course must match those of the start up regime necessary to cease the running of the Engine TV-3-117 during the following circumstances: -if the air intakes of the turbo compressor did not disengage during 66 +- 1% RPM -if the “Automatic ON” indicator either doesn’t light up, or doesn’t stop being illuminated during 33 seconds -if exhaust gases or RPM of turbo compressor exceeds temperatures for more than 3 seconds -if the main rotator doesn’t reach more than or equal to 25% -if there are any discrepancies in the values between the panel indicators and start-up regime -or at the instruction of any observational staff 12:12 While the engines are warming up, check pressure of the main, standby, and auxiliary hydraulic systems 12:20 After the warm up of the individual aggregate groups, the pilot works with the onboard technician check of the regulators RPR-3-A 12:37 After one minute of engines being in idle the hand throttle is moved to the right to provide partial acceleration, testing the rate of acceleration that should last between 3 up to 6 seconds, and the RPM of the engines, and the temperature of the gas in front of the turbo must not exceed the documented values. 13:11 Testing of individual engines must be done prior to detachment of the helicopter. All values of RPM, pressure, and temperature must match those of the start up regime. After the testing is complete the engine levers are placed back to idle. 14:10 When setting the collective lever to 3 degrees, check that the rotation of the main rotor is adjustable between 91 +- 2 through to 97 +2 or -1 percent 14:43 When the main rotor reaches 95% RPM, turn on the generators, transformers and rectifiers, and turn off generator AI-9V and voltage switch PO-750.On the left side switch panel enable the switch for the radio navigation DIS-15, gyros 1 and 2. Turn on tape recorder MS-61, and device SRO on - engine AI-9V is switched off. 15:18 After checking appropriate function of radio devices, perform in conjunction with gyros, enable positional device PKP-72. 15:36 Upon enabling the switch for the course system, plug in the autopilot channels. After 3 minutes perform an agreement test of the course system, and enable the direction channel of the autopilot. 16:09 Prior to flight, communication radios are checked to ensure military station[channels] are functional UKV station 860. Radio compass and RK-15. And navigation device DIS-15 with cartographic indicator. 17:03 Further perform activities on the climatization system 17:25 Check of anti freeze devices - the values of each section must correspond to documented values. 18:07 Check of the water spray and windscreen wipers Conclusion Performing the required checks and procedures is the most important part for successful fulfillment of the next duties of the helicopter Mi-24D in flight, and this is the key for flawless functionality of this modern armament of the Czechoslovakian People’s Army.

Why is there a hole in your Su-27 themed drink coaster?

We're bored and stuck at home please do an aircraft reveal :P

Check out the 1982 (or maybe it was 1984) computer chronicles. They show footage from a military simulator, and it looks roughly about as good as an OpenGL game from the mid - late 90s. Except it took 40,000 processors to run at a smooth frame rate HAHA!