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This is exactly how it looks for me too. CPU Intel Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz GPU Nvidia GForce GTX 660 Ti RAM 16 BB

You need to activate the laser range finder (Rshift-O). (and don't forget to switch it off between bomb runs. It needs to cool off)

Yup, you have to balance weight (armament, fuel) and carrier speed. I managed to get a few take offs.

Same here. Can't take off from the carrier anymore in campaign or missions I make with the mission editor. The plane has neither lift nor thrust and sails like a wet towel over the bow into the sea. AI has the same problem.

Hear, hear!!!

Yes, I did

Just finished Mission 2. Everything went flawlessly. The Chinooks made their assault (which is great to watch). This is great stuff: variety in action and very immersive!!!

Just to make sure I rolled back to 1.5.4. I started the mission and did nothing except starting up my plane (no take-off request). When my engines started spinning the rest of the flight started up too.

You're right of course. Just getting frustrated because for now the behaviour of the flight is completely erratic for me. I can't figure out why they start up one time and refuse to the other time.

Perhaps I'm grasping at straws now but is timing an issue? Are you required to ask for clearance after you are briefed on the frequencies?

And there is this (Google is my friend): Make sure to use Hotas Mic Forward (LAlt+num+ by default) for communications with ATC.

Solved. Forgot to request start up clearance from ATC. When you do your wingmen start up properly.

Same here. Just got the campaign and ran into this problem with mission 1. My wingmen sit there, canopies closed, navigation lights flashing but they don't start their engines.

....and that unblinking stare.

Voted NO. Although it is a very interesting aircraft it would mean that DCS would go off on another branch. I would like to see future planes implemented in the game around a certain theater and/or time frame. IMO a Bronco would be a more viable option.

My wife is very interested. She nods and says "uh huh" in all the right spots. Only her blank stare gives her away.

Most terrifying is that blink less stare my copilot throws me every time I nearly put us in the ground.

If you are anything like me: flip a coin. You know you are going to end up with both modules at one time or another.

A somewhat different problem: the updater stops working. So I can't update the game. 1.5.2 is still functional but doesn't update. Tried repair but to no avail. autoupdate_log.txt

Works for me now. Thank you very much!

Same here. I only get the Chinook, some infantry and mortars. Must be doing something wrong.

I agree. If you like the Mustang you will probably like the Sabre. It's like a Mustang with a jet engine :)

In the Mirage I noticed it helps a lot when you pull the stick back during the entire take-off. Also check if the nose wheel is locked or unlocked.

+1