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I got in situation where I couldn’t engage PAL/ VSL modes. In fact it was after lost contact. After I ordered to Jester to break lock, I regained control over PAL/ VSL modes. I hope it can help.:smilewink:

Ok, I was wrong, the standard on Windows system isn’t 2.0, it’s 2.2 :D Guys, turn off mods, reset screen setting, DCS settings, Windows settings and then tweak from there. Mirage cockpit is fine for most people, you can’t expect the cockpit to be adjusted for gamma like 1.0. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-calibrate-your-monitor/ https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/-glossary-gamma-definition,5884.html Too washed out ? Don’t fly at noon in summer time. It’s the worst time for photography colours IRL too.

I don't think it's still in use, but yes, it was used in combat by Mirage 2000D.

If you take off light with after burner why not. But IRL F-14B didn't take off with AB because in case of engine failure during take off it would be impossible to counter the asymmetric thrust. Also the deck is crowded IRL, you can't do that. Catapult is the most efficient way...

I agree, but it isn't worst than DCS Hornet with 10 AIM-120.:music_whistling:

No Exocet for French Air Force, AM39 is only used by French Navy. ARMAT never made it to Mirage 2000D, Mirage IIIE, Jaguar A and Atlantic only. In French service it was AS-37 Martel. ARMAT is for export. AM39 Exocet on Atlantique 2, Super Etendard (Modernisé or not) and Rafale M. I guess nothing would prevent from loading AM39 on FAF Rafale since it's the same weapon system. But FAF isn't training for that.

Thanks guys. I started my training with 50% internal fuel and empty external tanks =8228lbs. The S-3B is full = 17288lbs I was surprised by the disconnection, but it was S-3B retracting the hose because of bingo.:D I got to about 18200bs, so slightly above 10 000lbs of fuel delivered. I was thrown off a little bit by the turn, but I managed to stay connected. Fun exercise to practice handling. Still room for improvement, especially to do it relaxed :D Seat in the lowest position.

Then maybe reshade is doing you bad trick.

I didn’t read the manual carefully enough :doh: I thought it would just cut off external tanks in first position. Thanks, now it makes sense.

I know about the switch, I didn’t thought about it since the full internal fuel is 16 200lbs. Thanks for the tip, I will try. Yes, we have less room to move around with shorter hose on S-3B, but that’s good training. After that KC-130 is piece of cake :thumbup: But overall, I’m happy now of my tanker picture with wings in “bomb” mode and seat lowered, the pitch attitude gives me good enough visibility.

:doh: You're right off course :D Otherwise, does anybody knows about refueling limit with S-3B ?

Yes for carrier ATC, your call sign in the lading pattern will be your side number. During the mission you will use tactical call sign. Case 1 pattern Case 3 pattern

Well, DCE mission are generated automatically. It can't fine tuned as much as totally scripted campaign where the designer can go in much finer details. By the way, DCE engine, or HARM effectiveness have nothing to do with HB or Tomcat :smilewink:

Yet AIM-54 are eager for chaffs :music_whistling: (even AIM-54C).

When you contact carrier’s ATC, it will answer you with BRC (Base Reference Course) which is carrier course. So just set that as course on HSI TACAN, and you will be able to reference it for downwind heading and stuff like that. On case 3, +10 because you will align directly on angled deck. For HARM, DCE script destroys HARM in flight to simulate the effect of loosing track, so memory doesn’t have any effect...

Yes, VR is great. Refueling on S-3B Viking, lowering the seat made a great difference for me too. With normal position is barely se the tanker and struggle to maintain good visual reference. A question about the S-3B: does it have a maximum amount of fuel to deliver ? I know a F-14B could dry it down. But I can't go above 12 2000lbs, which must be less than 4 000lbs delivered. (Rift S VR recording) Or am I doing something wrong ? I can't even contact the S-3B anymore after that. It disappear from Jester and coms menu.

In DCE they have a script to simulate SAM turning off radar making HARM to miss. Actually in game, SAM is turning off, and HARM self destruct. IMHO, even if HARM is known to have miss a lot (2000 shot during Desert Storm, 700 over Bosnia), it worse in DCS since it's very difficult to have proper SEAD tactics, and no EA-6B Prowler stand off jamming. But from memory, you should be able to turn off that HARM script in campaign settings. For the TACAN you should set BRC given by aircraft carrier ATC on radio for CAT 1, and final bearing (BRC + 10) for CAT 3 (IFR).

That's why I love "PAL" radar mode. 15Nm range :smilewink:

:lol: Your buddy is certainly good, probably better than me, but I come from the M-2000C, and I think it’s easier with it, much easier flight control, better visibility. Same with the Hornet. Each one his own :smilewink:

It’s a bug. What’s the problem with Viper TGP ? I did try TGP with GBU-12 scoring direct hits... I don’t know for the rest, probably, but we had some nice updates about AA lately with MAV mode for Magic 2, some radar bugs corrections and RDO function.

I will add that Mirage 2000C RDI was tasked for “on call” CAS, patrolling over Bosnia (1994) with SAMP 250kg or Mk-82. I’m not aware of live firing though. Mirage 2000N did perform live attack on military targets, and CCPL is essentially the same (but with Antilope V radar instead of RDI).

Yes there is misalignment. But the bombs will land on the same spot with consistency. Work around is dive between 20 to 30 degrees, aim with top of the diamond, and release at least bombs in pair. Anyway, that’s pretty much what they would do in real life, shallow dive designation is inaccurate with radar ranging in real life too. DCS has its share of the problem with lack of radius damage effect. But anyway, no one expect consistent direct hit with dumb bombs. And yes, Mirage 2000C isn’t Tornado, but at least you can shine above FL200 :D

It's a point since Tomcat doesn't carry only the AIM-54. :smilewink:

Give us your DCS gamma settings and we'll see :smilewink:

I had expectation that "lock enemy contact ahead" would work better. There is a shortcut command,and it would be more convenient to use than Jester contextual menu. But yes, I have to work around that...