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Wow, it has been over a year since he posted that. An update on progress would be nice. Maybe they are releasing it with the new carrier module...

+1!!! Brilliant! This is really a perfect solution. A pitch axis curve that is dynamic...the curve changes and dampens the pitch input as g's increase.

That is so awesome and incredible. It really shows the level of authenticity and realism we have with the Tomcat. Are the SMEs continuing to work with Heatblur as they fine tune the FM, specifically in regards to the thrust issue and also how it is handles in the landing configuration?

https://m.facebook.com/VIRPILControls/photos/a.1241054626010394/2782799701835871/?type=3&source=48&ref=page_internal&__tn__=EH-R

I believe this is incorrect. I have seen videos online of the Tomcat showing a light with the probe deployed.

Is Heatblur still partnering with VKB on this? Is it still in development? The reason I ask is that I saw Virpil make an announcement of a Tomcat stick due for release this summer. Is Heatblur working with Virpil as well?

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3895234&postcount=7

It is frustrating that posts like this are buried in an obscure post on Hoggit. Heatblur, please post important information like this here, on the official DCS forum. As for what was said, clarification would be appreciated as to what "larger systemic changes" means.

It would be nice if HB would post on these forums as well... Systemic changes? With DCS or the Tomcat? I don't see any big changes to DCS listed in the update log.

Remember that the pitch ladder on the HUD is depressed and not aligned with the horizon. If you look at your screenshot, your FPM is actually below the real horizon which is an accurate indication of your actual path of flight as seen with your 3,000ft/min descent rate. Take a look at artificial horizon on the VDI, it shows you in a descent as well.

If BVR has failed and you are merging with a bandit, entering a dogfight is a survival situation...think hand to hand combat, trench warfare. You make the Tomcat as maneuverable as possible (drop the tanks) and do whatever it takes to survive, then worry about getting home. With that said, make sure there is tanker support nearby to help get you back home. As for the lights...internal or external? If external, make sure you are using the pinky switch on the throttle to turn them on/off. If internal, just increase the numbers on the dials until the desired light level is achieved.

Actually, I believe that the "floating T" is calculating lead angle. You fly to place the T within the circle to compensate for the lead angle. With the bandit directly in front of you, this will put he T in the circle and your nose pointed straight at the bandit; however, during ACM, you may find you have the T centered but the nose of the Tomcat is leading the target. I can't wait for the manual to be updated and explain all of these things in greater detail.

Greetings Heatblur! Any news on how the updates to the manual are going? Specifically in regards to procedures for operating the Tomcat...takeoff, landing, general handling, refueling, carrier ops, etc.

Wow, this looks great! While I am unable to participate, I look forward to seeing videos of the action. I wonder if Heatblur will have implemented the FM and thrust tuning/improvements by the start of the competition...

If anything, this thread is stressing the need and importance of implementing Vulkan API.

Heatblur has acknowledged that thrust and FM are a bit off and is being tuned... https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=239819

Is the weight in the mission editor with or without the weapon rails/attachments?

I really hope this isn't true...it would be dissapointing. Yes, the visor knob is incorrect and was stated by HB that it will be fixed. However, if HB is striving for excellence and the highest level of realism, then they need to look into having the F-14B with the correct time period helmets. I know you are joking, but you are right. In the grand scheme of things, it does not take away from us properly flying and operating the Tomcat. I would rather HB work on functionality, the FM, added features etc. at this stage of EA. However, the helmets are indeed the wrong model for the time period that HB stated the F-14B as being. Wrong is wrong and if they want to create the most accurate and realistic representation possible, then they will eventually fix it. They obviously take great pride in the visuals of the Tomcat and the helmet is very prominent in the cockpit center mirror. I am sure they will get things right later in EA.

I didn't run the test exactly like Vertigo72, but hopefully my results can be of some use. DCS Settings as seen in attachment below... 1440p i5 7600K overclocked to 4.6GHz 1080Ti stocks speeds 32GB DDR4 3200 RAM SSD I set up the Defender of the Fleet mission as described by the OP Zoomed out Mirrors on: FPS 60, CPU 46%, GPU 73% Mirrors off: FPS 70, CPU 46%, GPU 66% Normal Zoom Mirrors on: FPS 78, CPU 47%, GPU 73% Mirrors off: FPS 96, CPU 47%, GPU 81% RAM usage was 8.5GB One thing I don't understand is it seems like I have CPU and GPU usage to spare, why isn't my FPS higher and my usage at 100% to try and get the max FPS that my hardware can deliver?

Will we eventually be seeing additional and improved overwing vapor effects added to the Tomcat in Early Access? Currently, our Tomcat only produces overwing vapor in very high AoA flight, however; in watching various videos of Tomcats at airshows online, it looks like overwing vapor is produced at other times as well, such as during high g-forces.

Wags mentioned the next OB update for the Hornet is May 8...we might have to unfortunately wait until then for the Tomcat as well.

Our F-14B pilot and RIO are wearing the incorrect helmets. They should have the HGU-55 or HGU-68. http://www.salimbeti.com/aviation/helmets4.htm Our F-14B is a mid 1990's variant, making the above helmets appropriate. The HGU-33 that is currently modeled would be for an F-14A in the 1980's.

+1 Our F-14B has the wrong helmets. They should be the HGU-55 or HGU-68. The F-14A would be appropriate to have the HGU-33.

Thanks for bringing that up...I tried it once and yes, I do remember it being strangely violent when it engages. Maybe there is something off about how the autopilot engages...

Is the behavior of the autopilot altitude hold correct? I have the Tomcat trimmed out, steady speed, VSI at 0...I engage the altitude hold and the aircraft will nose down a bit before leveling out then climbing a bit to get to the altitude that I engaged it at. Is this oscillation correct? It does it every time.