Badger633

Hi The ability to align is not a mission scripting aspect but a DCS issue. I have just now checked though and managed to align without any problems using the Supercarrier version of Mission 3. What procedure exactly are you using? Make sure you do not release the parking break before the alignment is fully complete.

HI That should not happen. Which direction are you heading to get to the the Marianas? You should not be going over land but remain over the sea. The fail trigger is a 50 mile zone around the ABE you do not need to enter this to deal with the Marianas. Have you got Tacview and could you send me a file of your movement. ( DCS Tracks do not work very well) I can then check it out.

Hi The requirement to tank is after you have resolved things, all as directed in the mission by Strike, not before. Hope this helps.

Hi Have checked it out. There is an issue. In a proposed update ED was going to introduced a Super Carrier version of the Stennis, at the last minute it had to be withdrawn. Having already updated all missions for new model I had to quickly change them all back. Unfortunately the 'Super Carrier Easy A2A Refuel' version was missed, the others are ok. So currently in this mission you are flying you have the new Stennis model which does not work if you have Super Carrier. I have now corrected this and submitted to ED. It may make next update but if not it will be the one after. Sorry about that but when you have four versions of each mission and last minute updates sometimes one can get missed. Thanks for the heads up. EDIT 21 07 2022 Now fixed in todays update.

Which version are you using ? Supercarrier or not easy refuel or not?

I know what you mean ……I didn’t say that though.

Hi As you approach the bandits you are told to attack the two bandits on the right and leave the two on the left to 410. Did you do that? Do you think this is what happened. Other than that could be the AI has broke again. Let me know please. If you have Tacview a Tacview file of the mission would really be useful to pin what happened. (Tracks are no good as they don't work well in these situations.) All worked well last time I flew the mission. Cheers Badger633

Thanks. Still up to my eyes working on it now. Could be a couple of months. Trouble these things take so long to put together . I will try and complete as soon as I can though.

Thanks for the kind words.

Hi I am making some adjustments to the mission to correct this issue. Thanks for the Tacview. Noticed that you have pulled away and 420 is having trouble catching up. As was set out in the brief you should fly with your wingman in mind. Would suggest you stay below 300 knots until 420 joins you. He was probably on afterburner all the time trying to catch up with you. Having said that I think there is an issue as a result of updates and will fix them in next DCS update. UPDATE: Fixed and issued to ED for next update.

Hi Thanks for the kind words. That’s definitely not right 420 needs to stay with you otherwise you will not be able to progress the mission. I will look into what is happening. How quickly are you getting to way point 2. Are you using burner all the way? Your probably not, but just checking as one reason he would turn back is if he is short of fuel. The wingman can get quite low if he is having to use burner to catch up with you. Other than this it could be an AI issue. There has been a lot of updates that have impacted some of their actions. If you have Tacview a copy of the Tacview of the flight would be useful. The DCS tracks are not always accurate. I will update this with anything I find. EDIT: Have flown it this end. 420 did not leave at WP 2 but did leave me a lot later in the mission. I believe it is related to fuel and have made a number of changes which I will test. Will then be updated for next DCS update. Hope this helps. Cheers Badger633

Now fixed.

Glad it all worked out. I checked this end and he did go to Khasab as planned. As I say in the brief you need to be aware of your wingman and fly at speeds with him in mind. It can be surprising how quickly you can run your wingman’s fuel down if he is using a lot of afterburner to catch up with you.

Hi Sorry not allowed to talk about the agreement with ED. Hope you enjoy the campaigns

HI Unfortunately tracks do not work in DCS especially for a longer mission. Have you got a Tacview of the mission. Tacview files are much more reliable. (Tried to use the Track file but it broke quite quickly) Did you spend a long time trying to kill the bandits. Just checking he didn’t run low on fuel so couldn’t make it to Khasab. AI does this sometimes. Does this happen every time? Any information as to the engagement will be useful. I will have a look to see what the issue is. Thanks for the heads up.

Hi Thanks for the kind words. Yes it is a continuous story line from the free ‘Serpent’s Head’ to ‘Serpent’s Head 2’ and the ‘Rise of the Persian Lion’. ‘Rise of the Persian Lion 2’ is in the works now and continues Lieutenant Scott Rivers, “Ford”, exploits.

Yes the channel has been left at 336.0

Hi Thanks for the heads up. ED changed the way the new Stennis model was being introduced last minute so had a very short time to re-update all my campaign missions. Missed this variation of mission 3 sorry. Will correct it for next update. Cheers.

Hi Yes, just checked it out. It only occurs on this mission and in the easy version and only the none supercarrier version. All the other versions are fine. ED changed the way the new Stennis model was going to be issued quite late on so only had a short time to update all my missions and the four variations of each. This one unfortunately slipped through sorry. Have corrected it now and will be in next DCS update.

Never been asked for this before. Don’t see why not so will get them included in next DCS main update. Thanks for the suggestion

Sure, I added ACLS to all my campaigns last update

Yes. Channel 336.0 is currently for the Automatic carrier landing system. When you switch the DL on you need to press the DL button a second time and set on for a second time. This will then switch on the SA data link. Hope this helps.

Should be fine ? Confused.

Hi Just checked out all Mission 13 versions. The ABE is set to 127.5 and Ford 110 aircraft Pri ( COMM1) channel 4 is also set to 127.5. Also checked base mission and worked ok for me. How far were you away from the ABE?

Thanks. Think it is down to AI and ability to hit targets. Truth is you cannot depend on AI to always hit their targets especially if it’s a key the mission progression. So need fail safes which I have now added.