Johnr666

Two quick questions Where do I find my current version number? When doing a COLD AND DARK STARTUP using VR and setting the flaps I keep getting a WINDOW OUT OF FOCUS MESSAGE. But when I change the flap setting in flight the message does not appear. Is anyone else experiencing this situation? I have noticed if I move my head to the left quickly I am more likely to get the WINDOW OUT OF FOCUS MESSAGE so I have learnt to slow down my head movements. Cheers

Further to my post about the rudder being offset to the left. I completed a COLD AND DARK start using the STARTUP, TAXI and TAKEOFF module located in the Hind TRAINING modules. After completing the STARTUP section the Controls Indicator displayed the rudder and cyclic roll in the correct position. I have no explanation why the rudder is offset in the IN FLIGHT option and correctly positioned after starting the Hind in the STARTUP TRAINING module. Cheers.

I have the same problem with the rudder being offset to the left. The problem persists in Cold and Dark starts, in the air and on the ground with engines started. I own most of the DCS aircraft including the Huey, Gazelle and Mi-8 and none have the rudder problem and have all worked perfectly after setting up the Axis Commands. I deleted and re-entered my Axis Commands settings for the rudder, cyclic and collective several times but the rudder problem persists. Unlike David OC who does not appear to have an issue with the cyclic roll, my cyclic roll is positioned very slightly to the left of centre but not nearly as bad as the rudder. Also when viewing the rudder pedals in the Hind the left rudder is depressed which confirms the Controls Indicator is correct. To centre the rudder I need to apply opposite right rudder throughout the flight. I use a CH rudder, VKB Gladiator joystick and a VIRPIL Mongoose 50 throttle. When experiencing problems I always assume I am the cause of the problem which has been the case most of the time. Usually this approach eventually results in me identifying what I have done wrong, but not this time. Any suggestions? Cheers

Thanks for all the replies. The more I learnt about the Hind the more I wanted it so I have pre ordered the Hind. Although I expect many similarities between the Mi8 and the Hind, there appears to be enough differences to make flying the Hind a new experience. I considered the Apache as an alternative to the Hind but it did not appeal to me. Maybe because the Apache is in very early development so it is not possible to demonstrate all its qualities. Cheers

I have the Huey, Gazelle and the Mi8 and enjoy them all because each is different in every way. Should I buy the Hind which appears to be very similar to the Mi8 so may disappoint me. What are the thoughts of Mi8 owners about buying the Hind? Cheers

I was using the Cold Start option and using the Georgian map as I have done many times. If it was an unexpected simulated systems failure it was a very good test for someone familiar with the C101EB. Last week I was doing the same Cold Start option using the Georgian map and all the runway painted markers/lines were missing which has never happened before. The next day the painted lines reappeared. My thoughts are it is a random software problem. Cheers

After takeoff in the C101EB and commencing a circuit of the airport in preparation for a landing I had multiple system failures. Systems that failed were fuel flow indicator, pitch indicator, main and backup ADI, all radios, flap indicator failed but the flaps worked, the air brake indicator and air brake failed. Although the fuel flow indicator failed all fuel pumps worked and other essential systems such as landing gear and wheel brakes so landing was possible. The circuit breakers were OK. The battery metre was reading 20 volts. There was a major failure with electrical systems and a part failure of the hydraulic system. My thoughts are that this was a software failure and not a simulated in flight system failure. What are your thoughts. Cheers

What is the purpose of the large painted symbols located on the upper part of the Island and visible from the flight deck? Cheers

When I select the F/A18 Launch option or the F/A18 Cold and Dark option within The Super Carrier MISSIONS both commence IN FLIGHT and not at the catapult or deck. The BRIEFING screen for both the F/A18 Launch and F/A18 Cold and Dark options within MISSIONS clearly shows the F/A18 over water as I would expect for the carrier landing Mission option. Is anyone else having this issue? Cheers PROBLEM SOLVED I should have waited for my Pre Ordered copy to arrive. I was using the initial copy that, I assume, was sent to everyone. My pre Ordered copy arrived the next day.

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Since the 2.5.6 update the path of gates which appear in some of the training modules no longer exists in the Case 1 landing training module. The instructions in the training modules still talk about a path of gates that must be followed but there is no longer any gates visible since the update. Now the path of gates has been replaced by a single gate which remains invisible until it is too late to navigate through it. Is anyone experiencing the same problem since the 2.5.6 update? Cheers

While setting up the controls for the Viggen I could not locate the CHEAT Auto Start and Auto Stop options. Do they exist for the Viggen? Although I prefer to carry out the complete startup process for all my DCS aircraft, I find the Auto Start and Stop functions are useful when demonstrating DCS to friends. Cheers

Status of CH in Win10 Jodet. Thanks for sharing your recent experience with CH about the future of the CH products and the current difficulties with Windows 10. Like you I have used CH products for many years and, until the problem with my CH Pro Throttle in DCS with Windows 10, was very happy with the quality and ease of us of the CH products. Because of the ongoing problem with my CH Pro Throttle in DCS, and my assumption that CH had no intention of supporting their products, last week I ordered a VIRPIL Throttle for use with DCS. Your post has confirmed I have not wasted my money. Fortunately the CH Pro Throttle still works with X Plane 11 and the Condor Soaring software so the CH Throttle still has some use for the near future. Cheers

After further tests I have re-confirmed my CH Pro Throttle does have a problem with the throttle moving from the OFF position to the IDLE position in aircraft such as the L-38 Albatross and the Harrier. I believe this problem is caused by CH no longer updating their software. When I Bind the DCS throttle axis to the throttle on my VKB Gladiator Pro everything works as it should. I have placed an order for a VIRPIL throttle but until it arrives I will make do with the VKB Gladiator Pro throttle. Thanks for all your suggestions. Cheers

CH Throotle Thanks for the replies. To clarify what I meant about going from OFF to IDLE, I will refer you to the many excellent posts to the CH forum about this problem. Those more knowledgeable about these matters can explain the problem better than myself. From reading the CH forum posts it appears to me that the problems with the CH Throttle are a result of the decision by the CH products manufacturer to concentrate on their Industrial related products at the expense of their Flight Simulator products such as the CH Pro Throttle. So it appears that the CH Pro Throttle software has not been updated to accommodate Windows 10. I have not experienced any problems with my CH Pro Throttle with the Condor gliding simulator and X Plane 11. I have no problems using the CH Pro Throttle when flying the Mirage 2000, which is my favourite DCS aircraft, because the throttle simply travels from 0% to 100% and back to 0%. But when flying the F5E the throttle cant return to the IDLE position ready for shut down because of what appears to be a calibration problem. Recalibrating the Throttle does not solve the problem for me but some have managed to recalibrate their CH Throttle. So anticipating that the problems with the CH Flight Simulator products will increase because CH are not updating the software used by their Flight Simulator products, I am looking for an alternative to the CH Pro Throttle to use with DCS. Thanks again for your suggestions which I have been researching. Cheers