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From my foxhole point of view, I believe that the introduction of heavy transport planes (C-130, C-17, C-5, CH-47, UH-60, etc..) would deter DCS from its original concept of being a DIGITIAL COMBAT SIMULATOR. While these airframes would be fun to fly, especially in the highly detailed terrain areas that have developed, I feel as if they would take away from the realism of COMBAT flying and engagements. DCS lures you in based on the ability to operate a multitude of aircraft from around the world in a combat situation and learn, through trial and error (mostly error for me ), how to conduct missions. These heavy aircraft would provide zero combat experience to the game, but rather just another platform to fly around. Now if DCS, and its third-party developers, would start developing heavy bombers or Global Hawk / Reaper, this would provide an additional level of real-world combat realism. Pilots would then be able to act as Aerial Recon (CAS or ISR) with the Global Hawk or Reaper calling in targets to be engaged by the Apache or fighter jets. The heavy bombers could follow F/A-18's or F-16's into the battlefield as they conduct SEAD missions ahead of a major strike on the enemy compound. These types of platforms would provide better additional realism to the game than additional platforms just flying around in. If you are looking for an environment where you just wanna fly a Heavy Transport airframe from Point A to Point B and "simulate" delivering cargo or troops, then use MSFS or X-Plane. Thank You Maybe even an AC-130 Gunship as well?!

After looking over it some more I discovered two things, First my weapons release button became unmapped and secondly I was under the impression that when I called the JTAC via the COMMS MENU GUI (TOP RIGHT OF SCREEN) that the radio would automatically tune in. Didnt know that I would have to manually program that in, then call JTAC. Everything is working fine now. Thanks for at least checking it out.

I created a mission recently to practice JTAC Procedures and dropping LGBs (GBU-12) on target painted by JTAC. However I am unable to get the JTAC to even respond to my check in and when I paint the target myself with the targeting pod, I am unable to even get the bombs to drop. I have ensured that both the bombs and the targeting pod have the same code (1688) programmed in. I have also set the GBU-12 MFUZ to off and EFUZ to INST. The targeting pod works just fine finding and lasing the target. I am asking the community to please look over this mission and provide feedback on issues and improvements. Thank You very Much :thumbup: FA-18C LGB JTAC.miz

Yeah I was afraid of that. Thanks for the post though On a side note how is the 476th? I have been looking into maybe joining a group like that to get some interaction with other pilots, but I am not sure how they take newbies that are only casual players and are not experts on a particular air frame. Thanks

As the title suggests is there a way to enter the bearing and distance to a ground target from a Waypoint, such is the case in the Training Day Mission when the JTAC gives you targets. I try and stay high enough to be out of reach of the SAMs and ZSUs, so I dont see the willie pete marker from the JTAC. TIA

Is there a way to get this data without becoming a member of your organization?

According to the engine monitors both engines are running fully. When I do an external view, I confirm that both engines are fully engaged and providing thrust.

Yes I do

So I have come across an issue. I am a habitual user of the auto-start function mainly due to not having Track-IR and only one monitor. Recently I have noticed that when I use the auto-start function and it runs on its own and completes, that when I takeoff I have issues gaining speed. I can never seem to get the speed above 180-190 knots even with full afterburner. Also the autopilot features do not work. Flip side of that, when I do the manual start-up and follow the guide, everything else seems to work fine. SO I am wondering if the auto-start is missing a step. Thanks

So I have been trying to map my X-56 HOTAS Stick and Throttle combo, but I have not been able to get all the controls working. Does anyone have a good valid Controller layout that catches all the important controls and works? Thanks

Wondering if anyone has a device profile for either the Saitek X55 or X56. Just purchased the Gazelle and I am anxious to get her up flying, just get a little overwhelmed with the amount of things that need to be mapped. Thanks Brandon

Where exactly I could be blind or just not seeing it, but where is the zipped archive attached to? :helpsmilie:

Great Package for map objects!! Would be even better if we could get that listing of individual target information with out becoming a member.

Can anyone please direct me to a good functional Device profile for the Huey on the Saitek X-52. I have tried two so far and neither one seemed to work accurately and left a lot of controls un-mapped and nonfunctional. Thank You Brandon