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They are available in the 'User Files' section, but only as individual files. I haven't tried writing them as a campaign yet.

They were intended more as a distraction than a threat. After the attack it is unlikely the player would have enough fuel to engage the Flankers WVR. It was meant as a test of decision making, assessing fuel, and not getting dragged away from home. If you tried to chase them you'd end up with a long cold walk back.

VR and XBox controller work well for me when I'm on the boat.

It's not just about mass, drag index plays a part too.

VR solves many of the issues. The addition of depth perception makes up for a lot of feel. I'm not convinced by your suggestion - I'm sure I can't distinguish six different notes playing at the same time and translate that into meaningful data on how the aircraft is performing at that particular moment. Maybe you can, but I'm no musician. I'll just stick with a glance at the HUD or gauges thanks. Also, there is a reason pilots are trained to rely on instruments and visual cues, rather than feel. Even in VFR conditions your sense of balance can be tricked - google Somatogravic illusion for an example.

This seems like a great solution to me.

But arguably less interesting, at least from a combat air power perspective. If you want to simulate a realistic peer or near peer conflict then the only way to do this is with older units and historical scenarios, as the documentation is simply not available to accurately model the latest airframes, systems and weapons.

Just make DCS stickers, then you can brand all your own stuff.

Yes, I wasn't trying to contradict you, I can read. I was just pointing out that if you incorrectly set the elevation in the editor, it is not as simple as changing the elevation to zero in the STPT page. The explanation clearly wasn't for your benefit, it was for the OP or anyone else who is struggling with the operation of the TGP.

However, it is worth noting that this is not how it works on the STPT page of the DED. If you set elevation to 0ft then the TGP will (in 99% of cases) be tracking a point below the surface, and seem to be skimming over the ground (the effect is more pronounced in places like NTTR where ground level is well above sea level), whereas it is actually stabilised on MSL, rather than the ground elevation at that point.

Related to this, but ATC clearances & 9-lines automatically copied into a kneeboard page, to simulate writing them down as received.

I could name 50 regions on the planet I would rather see before Hawaii, especially given we already have a Pacific islands map. Very narrow appeal IMHO. But hey, this is a wishlist thread.

Another thing I have found is that with some of the cheaper Microsoft XBox controller clones is that DCS does not recognise the 'Back' or 'Start' button pushes, which I use as modifiers, therefore massively reducing their usefulness.

Fair enough, then make it an option as suggested above along with the metric/imperial option.

DCS is a sandbox for that very reason. Just because something is not done IRL, it doesn't mean you can't have fun doing it in DCS.

Indeed.

Fully aware, been at sea for 21 years now.

Honestly? I have no idea, and it worries me slightly that when I do come to upgrade I'm not going to see a commensurate increase in performance. There are times when my system struggles, and I don't fly MP which obviously has a big impact, but I'm not on minimum settings, and still get what I would consider 'acceptable' results with my Rift S. I don't do FPS counting so can't give you figures. I'm sure if I went back to flat-screen the settings could be wound back up a bit. It seems inexplicably that DCS just seems to like certain combinations of hardware better than others, as there are lots of examples on here of people with high-spec systems getting low-spec performance. I'm definitely on the limit here - I can't fly the Hind in Marianas for instance, but for me the MiG-21 is one of the best performing (smoothness) modules. The Spitfire is also fine for me. Out of interest, is your system home built or big-name manufacturer?

Swell modelling is absolutely needed for realistic carrier deck movement. Whitecaps for window dressing, swell for pitching and rolling decks.

So one-man air force then? I'd put money on that loadout never seeing real-world use. I'm not telling anyone how to play DCS, to each their own, but personally I would consider that at least two separately tasked flights of two, if not more. i.e. two HARM-shooters, two CBU cleanup. Not sure the LGBs would be even necessary after that, but if high scores are your thing then crack on.

OP, lower your settings. Go to minimum if you have to. Sure it won't look as nice, but I can fly VR on a 1070M. I'm not sure for how much longer, as each new iteration of the game chips away at my framerate, but it is still hanging in there. I have promised myself an upgrade in the new year though, it will be nice to enjoy some of that eye candy.

It's not often that you find randomly mashing buttons will fix the issue. Try TMS Aft, or CZ on the MFD. If that doesn't work the manual has a good section on the TGP, and Chuck's guides are written in a very accessible manner. If you prefer videos Wags has a playlist of Viper training videos which demonstrates the use of the TGP.

It would be nice if there was a DCS Wiki somewhere, a list of ground units, weapons, air assets etc. Like the encyclopaedia function, but web based. So the info could be accessed without launching DCS. When at work daydreaming about mission building for instance... I know a lot of the information can be sourced elsewhere, but that takes a lot of trawling, and will not necessarily be 'correct' with reference to DCS.

Flying (RL) and cycling are summer hobbies, deer stalking and indoor gym are winter hobbies. DCS is a 24/7, 365 hobby.

Really? What threat environment? What target? Why on earth would you carry that loadout? Perhaps I'm missing something.