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This fixed it! Link for anyone who is 3 yrs behind on DCS F-16 updates:

No. Didn't know that was a thing. I googled it and found a vid by Wagner on the NORM alignment update from 3 yrs ago. Hope this fixes the issue. Thanks again for the help.

Weird. I did a full NORM align this time and it still wouldn't work. All the way to 10.1 /10 alignment. I'll try the rougher align mode STOR HDG next, but here is the trk file for the full NORM alignment. Should theoretically be a better alignment than STOR HDG HAD not working (Full NORM alignment).trk

So you went beyond a 8.0/10 alignment? Thats where I normally stop, where the RDY starts flashing, but that didn't work either.

I got the HAD to work if I spawned into an already flying jet with the HTS equipped, but not if I have it armed before cold start. Oddly enough I found out the HAD, in the cold start / re-arming situation, is picking up signals, but the contact symbiology isn't appearing on the MFD. If I hover my TDC around I can pick up invisible search radars to lock on to. Here is a track file showing whats happening HAD not working.trk

Still having the same issue if I re-arm and takeoff. I got the HAD to work if I spawned into an already flying jet with the HAD equipped, but not if I have it armed before cold start. Oddly enough I found out the HAD, in the cold start situation, is picking up signals, but the symbiology isn't appearing on the MFD. If I hover my TDC around I can pick up invisible search radars to lock on to. I'm uploading a track file. HAD not working.trk PS. Think I will report this as a separate issue since I do think this is a bug.

I'll give that a shot. I was aware of limiting the threat scanning if you are using the HARM as the sensor on the "WPN" mfd page as there is a clearly seen refresh rate based on the number of threats it's scanning for and the width of the scan, but I was unaware this was necessary for the HAD. Must be a new thing since the last I played. In the past, and in BMS, the HAD simply picked up everything rather quickly with no filtering required.

One other question before I make a separate post. Do you know of any bugs with the HTS/HAD? Don't remember ever having these issues and figured I'd ask before making a separate post. Spawn in a clean f-16 re-arm with HTS and Harms re-arming complete Startup jet/ takeoff Power up HARMs Power up HTS hardpoint station Nothing detected on HAD despite being launched on from 10 thru to 2 oclock.

Thanks man. I thought I had checked everything but I found out what it was. I had mapped the refueling bay to a switch on my throttle somehow and I was spawning into the aircraft with the refueling bay open or opening immediatly during startup. Thats why the autopilot wouldn't turn on, and hopefully also why i kept getting "trip fuel" warnings. Should have noticed the blue "RDY" warning light for the refuel door.

Tried hoping into the free flight with the F-16 with DCS 2.8.2.35759 (current Beta version) and the autopilot will not activate. If I flip the switch in the cockpit to "altitude hold" it will not stay fixed and not activate. I'm at 10,000 ft moving at 300 knots and flying level, but still will not activate even after spawning into a clean F-16 already in flight. HOTAS: RealSim FSSB R3 Stick and Base WinWing Orion 2 w/ F-16 Throttle Grip Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals TrackIR 5

Based on my experience, the limiting factor at higher resolutions is the GPU. The CPU only starts to really limit performance once you get into very high refresh rates (frame rates). Think 144hz+. We get nowhere near those FPS in DCS with VR. FYI. I'm still using a i7 5960X with a 2080ti GPU. I game on a 2K ultrawide Gsync panel that maxes out at 120 fps and an Oculus Rift. The GPU is still the limiting factor on my system especially with VR. PS. Instead of Nvidia getting rid of SLI, wish they would try to implement it with VR headsets. Imagine the jump in resolution and framerate of the headsets if we had a single 2080 or 3080 rendering for EACH EYE in the VR headsets. The GPU's are already synced up to run in SLI anyways, why not utilize a separate SLI GPU for each eye? It would be an insane jump in VR fidelity and performance.

This :thumbup: I don't main Russian aircraft but alot of ppl do. I honestly feel for the Russian aircraft fans in DCS that only have the Mig-21 amid the sea of NATO full fidelity aircraft.

Graphics card by far. I'm running a i7 5960x @ 4.5ghz with a 2080ti. With a 120hz ultrawide monitor/ Oculus Rift. I can not achieve the framerate necessary to make an extra .5 ghz CPU matter in terms of gaming. I would need to be gaming somewhere between 144hz-200hz for that extra .5 ghz to be worth my while.

Amen. You'd think Thrustmaster would make an F/A-18 throttle to match the grip. I'm sure Virpil will make something eventually to match either the F/A-18 or F-16. I'd buy either...or both. After going 1-1 with the A-10C, it's all I want in my other few MAIN aircrafts. An F/A-18 throttle would cover alot of aircraft. F-16 throttle is niche to itself but so iconic and perfect.

Thanks Viking :thumbup:

Correct, but I am talking about the new method of syncing Steam licenses with your DCS profile. I have my steam account linked to my DCS profile. Anytime I purchase a something on Steam I go to the DCS website, login to my account, profile, edit, and then press "get licenses". Should bind any new licenses from my Steam account to my DCS profile, but the Supercarrier isn't syncing/transfering. Thats what I was meant to say, not the old Star Force method.

Been trying to transfer my Supercarrier license from Steam to the DCS standalone version for awhile now with no success. Will I be able to transfer/sync this license up with my DCS profile upon release? Over the last few years, I tend to buy many modules on Steam and transfer them to standalone, but this is my first time pre-ordering something on Steam rather than standalone so I'm unsure if this is normal.

This is entirely subjective. In my case, I want a replica HOTAS for everything so it was well worth it in my case. (just wish their were as many full fidelity throttle options) However, if your someone that values a "one size fits all" grip then their are grips with more broad functionality out there. The quality of the grip is extremely high. Where Thrustmaster skimps on their gimbals, they absolutely do not skimp on their grip materials. My only issue on the F-18 grip is they did not use the same metal trigger they used on the Warthog. The Warthog grip is the standard IMO. When you pick it up, feel the weight, and mash the buttons you will feel like your holding a grip someone stole out of an A-10 scrapyard. It's solid metal. The F-18 grip is a very rugged composite grip. It's a type of plastic, but it's tough and sturdy to the extent that I wouldn't be surprised if many thought it was of metal construction. It is lighter than the Warthog grip, but also far heavier than the new Virpil F-14 grip which feels much cheaper. (probably going to get flamed for saying that even though I use Virpil T-50 CM2 bases/gimbals and own the F-14 grip...but it's true when it comes to the grips). I have to adjust my stiffness by afew turns on the Virpil T-50 CM2 base when I switch between flying the A-10/F-16/F-18 and the F-14 bc with a 200mm extension the weight difference is even further exaggerated.

I have. When losing lock the HMD leaves HACQ and/or LHAQ (HMD boresight modes) as well. I'm constantly having to re-press the "sensor control switch" to re-enter the radar scan mode. It's weird. The radar stays in ACM mode, but instead of reverting back to boresight, vertical scan, HMD HACQ, etc. after losing lock it goes into a sweeping RWS scan in ACM mode which does nothing but give away your position. If the radar was put in silent mode after losing lock until I selected a radar mode I'd at least find some reasoning behind it. Basically, I'm just trying to confirm everybody else is experiencing the same thing, or if I have some weird bug with my install.

I agree. I started with a CH Fighterstick and CH Throttle, then I bought a Thrustmaster Warthog Stick/Throttle, then this past year I bought a Virpil CM2 base, some Foxx Mount deskmounts, and some stick extensions. My Thrustmaster stick and throttle probably have close to 2000 hours on them between DCS and BMS and both are still going strong. I still use my Thrustmaster gimbal as a desk mounted side-stick for the F-16. The Thrustmaster grips are also top notch. Especially if you want an affordable exact replica of the A-10C Warthog and F-16 stick (which can't be bought separately from the Warthog gimbal). The Virpil gimbal is truly better, but I have no remorse over buying my Warthog and I could still use it as a center stick w/o much complaint. The TM throttle is still my main. I've purchased a cheap plastic 3d printed afterburner detent for the push through afterburner and I have installed the TDC slew upgrade. Works without any issues. Personally, I'd buy the Warthog as a first serious stick and throttle. It is built to work with the DCS A-10C, and if you get more serious (or if your TM gimbal craps out) in the future you can easily purchase the Virpil Warbird base for 169.95 euros (at time of posting, conversion is $187.10 USD) which, by the way, is compatible with ALL the Thrustmaster grips. In essence, you will have an upgraded gimbal with no loss to your Thrustmaster grip's functionality. Not to mention you will still have the TM Throttle which you can make near perfect after filling down a piece of plastic (or buying a cheap afterburner detent online) and spending $50 on a slew upgrade that is easy to install and gives the Throttle xbox thumbstick level control over sensor slewing.

Is it normal to have to re-select the ACM radar mode every time you lose track/lock? During a dogfight I constantly find myself having to re-select Vertical Scan mode. Seems like if the pilot selects an ACM radar mode it should stay in that mode until the pilot chooses something different. Coming back to DCS after being away for awhile. Never remember this being a thing with the Hornet.

Virpil gives way more options and also has a Tomcat grip, along with all their grips and Thrustmaster's grips. The VKB base is the best base at it's price point bc of the clutch. It's the only thing that sets it apart from Virpil, but if you google reviews on VKB bases and grips the quality of their grips comes into question. Just seems like you lose to much just to have the clutch the VKB base has.

How do you like your FSSB R3 Lightning? Noticed you are an owner. I've been considering one of these for a long time and the upcoming F-16 in DCS has reinvigorated my interest. Thinking about buying a new Warthog grip/stick just to put this base on it for the F-16 module. I've noticed the FSSB R3 Lightning is the primary consumer model now. Back when I looked last at the product it was the "FSSB R3 Warthog"....not sure what the differences are. P.S. The F-16 grip angle adapter for the Lightning looks amazing! http://realsimulator.com/html/fssb_r3_lighting.html

I'd def do this if I had the know-how. I purchased an X-99e WS workstation motherboard with as many USB ports as I could find (10x rear IO USB3 ports and 4x front USB3 ports) when I built my PC just so I could go ham with peripherals. Honestly, I'll probably connect the button to a powered USB hub and call it a day.

Excellent find Eddie! Looks much more affordable and comes with configuration software. Did you spring for the deluxe version with the stainless steel base or was the regular version with the plastic rugged enough to handle the pounding?