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    AWACS Options for TARAWA-Class

    in AV-8B N/A

    Posted · Edited by AcroGimp

    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.

     

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    To give more life, the E-2 is escorted by a couple Tomcats and the S-3 is escorted by a couple Hornets.

     

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    Enjoy.

     

    'Gimp

    AV-8B-Case1-CVN.miz

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    AWACS Options for TARAWA-Class

    in AV-8B N/A

    Posted

    Would you care to share an example setup .miz? I'm very interested to see how you set all this up.
    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

    AWACS Options for TARAWA-Class

    in AV-8B N/A

    Posted

    The LHA(D) Class ships do not carry an indigenous AEW or Refueling aircraft (yet for the refueler, the V-22 is being looked at for both refueling from a CV and LHA(D)). The USMC does not have any AEW platforms, rather they rely on Navy E-2C/D and USAF/NATO E-3 AWACS for AEW support. In a situation where a Marine expeditionary force is required, you can bet a CSG or land based support is not far behind.
    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

    VNAO Rising

    in Multiplayer

    Posted

    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

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted

    Verified explode on landing issue curently on Carl Vinson and the Bush. with SU-33 PFM and F-15C AFM - also, meatball and ramp lineup lights basically function on the Vinson but function correctly (flashing based on offset) for the Bush - LSO Plat cam works on the Vinson but not on the Bush....

     

    About to try the .LUA change and see if better.

     

    '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

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted

    Verified explode on landing issue curently on Carl Vinson and the Bush. with SU-33 PFM and F-15C AFM - also, meatball and ramp lineup lights basically function on the Vinson but function correctly (flashing based on offset) for the Bush - LSO Plat cam works on the Vinson but not on the Bush....

     

    About to try the .LUA change and see if better.

     

    'Gimp

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted

    An AFM should make no difference whether or not you can fold the wings. Is the option present in your controls?
    Yes it was but they would not fold on the boat all and only occasionally when on shore, tried the key command, also bound it to a HOTAS button, but no joy.

     

    The new install with the SU-33 PFM works fine for almost everything although carrier takeoffs are weak, even using the intake screen open, wheelbrake hold and special afterburner key commands - frankly not sure any of them are functioning correctly since it starts moving once the normal A/B kicks in.

     

    'Gimp

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted

    Which version are you using? AFM can not land on carriers yet.
    DCS is 2.5 OB, and I am using the F/A-18C Mod with SU-33 PFM with either the A-10A or F-15C avionics set - I did find a post about a .LUA change for the explode on carrier landing and will test it out shortly.

     

    With the F-15C AFM I could make traps but could not get the wings to fold which is part of the immersion for me after making a trap, hook, flaps and fold and make way to six pack or back to catapult.

     

    We'll see if the .LUA change fixes it.

     

    'Gimp

    Checklists?

    in DCS: F/A-18C

    Posted

    The USN Pilot's Pocket Checklist for the Hornet in physical form would be surprisingly big - I wrote the Flight Manual and PPCL for the T-6A Texan II back in '99-2000 timeframe and as I recall the PCL was almost 200 pages where the Flight Manual was maybe 800-ish pages I think.

     

    Because the T-6A was a joint USAF/USN program we developed the Flight Manual as an Air Force -1 and the checklist as a USN style NATOPS Pocket Checklist - I believe the contract switched the checklist to USAF style after I left in '01.

     

    What most simmers would expect as a quick reference checklist was not a deliverable from Beechcraft to USAF/USN so not sure if there would be a shorter one for the Hornet.

     

    I load the flight manual and checklists for both the real and sim aircraft I fly onto my tablet that I use as an EFB/Kneeboard for reference when flying/simming so the NATOPS PCL will be part of my loadout once the Hornet comes online.

     

    'Gimp

    AV-8B Harrier Thread

    in AV-8B N/A

    Posted

    I picked up the Night Attack AV-8B as a tide-me-over until the Hornet releases and wow, what a complex beast.

     

    Just starting on basic indoctrination right now, day/VFR unarmed fam flights but so looking forward to learning sensors and weapons, really a cool little jet.

     

    'Gimp

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted

    So I uninstalled and reinstealled the F/A-18C with the SU-33 PFM and A-10A avionics and overall the sim is behaving better except the plane explodes on touch down landing on the Carl Vinson.

     

    My technique isn't all that great but that never happened with the earlier installation on the Bush.

     

    Is this an issue with the Vinson, the plane or did I suddenly get awful at landing?

     

    Thanks

     

    'Gimp

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted · Edited by AcroGimp

    Question on using the mods, if I want the F/A-18C Mod with F-15C cockpit, A-10A A2G avionics (I presume it would then look like the F-15E cockpit with the A-10A TV display in the SMS display) and SU-33 PFM, how do I get there?

     

    I am relatively new to DCS and don't know if/how the various .cmd and/or LUA files are used/edited. I do have a lot of FSX .cfg editing experience so I am sure with some help I can figure it out.

     

    As it stands the SU-33 cockpit AG version does not function well for me - no waypoint info on the TV display when camera not selected, cockpit lights make the gages opaque and unreadable, no AOA indexer, no folding wings when on the boat (maybe because boat is moving??), no ability to select single weapon fire (it pickles all selected stations).

     

    Edited to add, is there a way to get the drooping aileron and slat animations to work using the SU-33 PFM? Also, is there a lockout on the folding wing function based on movement - it works for me on shore but not on the boat where I actually need it.

     

    adding - my DCS base install (including FC3) is on an SSD (F drive in my rig) but the saved games folder is on C drive - could that cause some of the issues?

     

    Help is appreciated, I am digging the Hornet Mod until the DCS/BST Hornet is released.

     

    Thanks in advance.

     

    'Gimp

    Mission Editor Question - AI tanker escorts

    in Mission Editor

    Posted

    Thanks feefifofum, I tried that after your suggestion but still not working for me.

     

    I have the S-3B set to travel airborne spawn to 1st waypoint, then orbit (circle), so I can practice rejoining and tanking in a circle (I am flying VSN F/A-18C mod). I've tried Tomcats and Hornets as escorts and with both the follow and now escort command, but after the Tanker goes into its' enroute job the fighters peel off and boogey back to the Bush.

     

    I am sure it is a setting or option checkbox somewhere I am missing - still new to the whole DCS World and just want to get ready for when the Hornet releases.

     

    'Gimp

    VSN flyable aircraft mods

    in Flyable/Drivable Mods for DCS World

    Posted · Edited by AcroGimp

    Just DL'd the F/A-18C, F-15E and Tomcat to tide me over until the official Hornet and Tomcat drop and I have to say, pretty good work guys, thanks so much for these. Survived my first two traps on the Carl Vinson in the Hornet and drove me to really learn how to setup my HOTAS (T16000M/TWCS).

     

    Thanks!!

     

    'Gimp

    F-5E Dynamic Campaign: Desert Tiger 76

    in User Created Missions General

    Posted · Edited by AcroGimp

    Installed this tonight and took off on a generated strike mission with a 2nd F-5E, got him killed just past our join point, had to jettison all my weapons and then fought 2 Mig-21's to a standoff forget to reset jettison switch so missed out on 3 good Fox2 opportunities.

     

    Great experience and highlighted my lack of preparation as I expected more of the mission elements in the kneeboard.

     

    Thanks MBot, this is going to be fun while I wait for the Hornet and learn how to bomb stuff using the 'old ways'.

     

    Edited to add, watched the track in TacView and can't believe how poorly I managed the approach from our join point towards the target, I never saw the MiG's coming up, but in the end both of the -21's were shot down, one by aHawk SAM and one by a late launching F-5E CAP bird.

     

    'Gimp

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