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Still unable to extract this. Not sure what issue is. 'Gimp (DISCO - vVMA-231)

Working with a squadron mate to train Parade (close) formation - Running and Circling Rendezvous, welded wing (IFR) turns, breakups and rejoins, he did real well. DISCO

I just realized that I need to update the graphic in the PDF, I've made some changes for improved funationality. I did have to use a modifier key (one of the buttons on the stick), the LUA's have my current config. 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-231)

As promised, the files for my Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS and Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals setup along with a graphic for the HOTAS. Hope it helps. 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-231) T16000MHTS-DCS-AV-8B.pdf T.16000M {14F8FAD0-D821-11e5-8001-444553540000}.diff.lua TWCS Throttle {B6F49DE0-0776-11e8-8001-444553540000}.diff.lua Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals {0E005A20-C539-11e5-8006-444553540000}.diff.lua

Lt. Yama, I use the T.16000M HOTAS and can share my profile with you tomorrow. I am on a plane right now and won't be home until late tonight. I had to get a little creative in order to capture most of the needed HOTAS functions but it seems to work pretty well for me - once I share use as you see fit. 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-231)

As the OP and coming back to this - I was not complaining and as a long time Star Citizen backer am totally used to the 'Beta' or Early Access state, I was only asking if there was a development roadmap. I also am aware that there are different companies invovled between Hornet and Harrier and I am also aware that the guys who do the 3D modeling are, typically, not the same guys who code moving maps for example. I can understand being hesitant to do so if the Mirage was an issue, that was before I found DCS so not something I am really aware of but I can understand that as a reason to not want to make even a notional roadmap public. It was intended as a simple question and the answer appears to be that the development plan for Harrier is not shared with the public, which is fine, was really only asking if there was one thinking I might have missed it being I only came to DCS a couple months ago. 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-213)

Thanks but I had seen those, was more interested in a notional roadmap/schedule - if the Harrier remains in its' current state and the Hornet drops with more EA functionality as it appears from the livestream I am concerned the Harrier will just not get used or finished - and I really like it so just want to see RAZBAM be successful with it. 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-231)

Is there a roadmap or schedule for completion of the AV-8B that lets us know when the currently incomplete features are expected? WAGS' F/A-18C livestream showed the Hornet already appears to have more Nav functionality than we enjoy, just wondering if there is a spot where we get a sense of what is coming and when? 'Gimp (DISCO vVMA-231)

Totally agree with this ^^^. I started with DCS about 2 months ago with the excellent Belsimtek F-5E (which I really enjoy) and then moved into a few user Mods before grabbing the Harrier, and even in it's early access state just really, really enjoy flying it. It's challenging to fly well but has a great amount of capability, can get out to the AO from the boat, FARP or airfield at a decent clip, carries a real good load for such a small jet, has good sensors that will be great as the module matures, and the V/TOL aspect adds a whole other dimension, especially at the boat. RAZBAM has done a good job with as far as I can tell, I look forward to growing with it as they add more and more capability as time goes on. 'Gimp (DISCO at vVMA-231)

With deferred shading off the AV-8B NA is awesome at night, with/without cloud cover or moonlight - with DS on it is another story, hard to get it started let alone employ it, even though NVG's are far more realistic with DS on than off. Love this thing. 'Gimp (DISCO)

Some night time shenanigans, lighting is a touch brite but much improved over base Tarawa - and I had DS off so might be less brite with DS on. Great work guys! 'Gimp (DISCO)

LHA's and LCAC's and Harriers, oh my!! Give us the Huey and a flyable Cobra or -53 and MAGTF here we come!!! Awesome work guys. 'Gimp (DISCO)

So summarizing, Warm-up (cool) the Maverick's Set Maverick's active on SMS page Left MPCD Uncage and Sensor Select Forward to engage Maverick (ensure Maverick seeker displayed on left MPCD, and Maverick and Uncage indication on HUD, 'IRMV' and 'U') Activate TPOD Use TDC to slew to target and set best possible picture for good lock Watch left MPCD for lock indication and RIFLE, ensure right MPCD remains on and TPOD remains active Lather rinse repeat until Winchester, RTB and get to the O Club/Officer's Mess Is that right? 'Gimp (DISCO)

When in freecam if you want smoother movement you need to edit one of the .LUA files, I think the explanation is in the Cameras and Views thread - turning the value down to some low fraction smooths the movement out for pan, tilt and zoom. 'Gimp (DISCO)

Appears to have been a mission corruption related issue, deleted and re-inserted the Harrier and all is well. 'Gimp (DISCO)

Finally felt comfortable enough in the Harrier to take it out at night from some action - went 4 for 4 with the Mavericks after doing a repair on 2.5 and uninstalling and then reinstalling the Harrier. Capped it off with my first (albeit sloppy) night landing on the Saipan, using NVG's (and landing lights on too bright). DCS is amazing - love this thing. 'Gimp (DISCO)

The AGM-65 D and G get a 'SMC cannot load weapon launch program, load cancelled' message, in RAZBAM AV-8BNA only. Checked in FC3 A-10A and functioning fine. Was working fine before patch up to Hotfix 4. Ideas? 'Gimp

That was epic! Thanks for adjusting for those of us across the pond. To think this is the state of desktop simulation - simply amazing. Outstanding job. 'Gimp

Sorry it took so long to get back to this. Having some comms issue with Tanker and AWACS (not responding last time I flew but might have been a start-up issue with me in the Harrier) but attached is the current .miz I had set up. One of my first attempts so if anyone finds ways to make it better let me know. This is the Tarawa escorted by 2 DDG's (you will need the free USS Cole download) and an armed patrol boat/skiff, and the Bush escorted by 4 DDG's. For both carriers the support ships are arranged to aid in flying the pattern but are not to USN spec, I eye-balled it. To give more life, the E-2 is escorted by a couple Tomcats and the S-3 is escorted by a couple Hornets. Enjoy. 'Gimp AV-8B-Case1-CVN.miz

Sure, can share later today. It is setup by eye/thumbsuck currently, so not spot on but works for me - I know the Stingers and others have more accurate setups. 'Gimp

Knowing this I typically set the LHA as part of a CVN task force and have the CVN launch an E-2 as well as an S-3 and just have them orbit - my normal naval operations setup is a CVN with 3 DDG's, an LHD with 2 DDG's and a skiff, with the support ships set up around the big and little boat at key points for the carrier approach patterns. Still learning mission editor and of course the Harrier but this gives more than enough immersion and looks fantastic to boot. 'Gimp

So where would a person go who is interested in multiple qualifications, say F-5E as an Adversary, Harrier for current naval strike, and the Hornet for fighter and strike on release? 'Gimp

So the LUA file post I remembered appears to have been related to a different model, and am still getting the explode on touchdown issue on both CVN's when using the SU-33 PFM, although now the F-15C AFM appears to be OK. I'm going to test some more later today because I want to get back to flying the -18 in the carrier pattern although I suspect we have 3 months to go for Early Access and I can use that time to get comfy with the Harrier instead (lots of fun, great little beast). 'Gimp

I thought that in 2.5 the TPOD is not currently tracking moving targets or am I getting confused on sim versions? Edited to add - I found what I remembered seeing, maybe related to this? https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=202752 'Gimp

Tribute to the USMC Harrier Demo Team and their Vertical Climbout. Oorah Marines! 'Gimp