RobfromME

Hi jenx, I'm sorry for the delay in replying. I ended up reaching out to Thrustmaster and they sent me a Warthog Throttle Calibration Tool to use. It's not the typical Windows one, or one I'd seen before. That seemed to correct the issue for the most part. I've attached the file for the tool they sent and here's the text of the email regarding the calibration. The slow movement during calibration was emphasized several times in the email so I assume it's quite important. 1. Axis issues can sometimes be resolved by recalibrating the throttle. We have attached a ZIP file containing the specific Warthog Throttle Calibration Tool and instructions. Please extract the contents and run the tool. When calibrating the axes using this tool, especially the slider, it is crucial to move the axis very slowly and smoothly through its entire range for the calibration to register correctly. All my best, Rob Throttlecalib107.rar

Good morning, DSplayer, Of all the stupid things I could have done, that takes the cake. My apologies for wasting everyone's time. Thank you for catching that and helping me out. I really appreciate it. All works great now! All my best, Rob

Bug: After first AIM-9 is fired, remaining ones won't fire. Can I reproduce it 100%: yes How to reproduce/ description: Step1: Lock target with radar Step2: uncage sidewinder and fire with good tone Step 3: If target still locked, uncage next sidewinder, get good tone, but NO launch DCS Version: OpenBeta 2.9.16.10973 MT System Specs: Processor AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor 3.59 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (8 GB) System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor OS: Win10 Peripherals: Joystick: Thrustmaster Warthog Joystick Throttle: Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle Pedals: CH Products Others: Two (2) Cougar MFDs Headtracker: Opentrack Mission File: Attached Log: Don't have. Track: Attached. Video/ Screenshots:none Mods: No mods Thank you in advance for your time. P.sidewinder won't fire.trk F-14 ACM practice SU-25.miz

Good evening, My slider was malfunctioning so I purchased the 251B12T104A2NB from Mouser Electronics. Unfortunately, it's no longer the same as what's in the TM throttle, or perhaps my throttle is old enough that it used a different one. In the image, my original is on the left, still attached to the wires. Just wanted to save anyone else the trouble in case they were considering it. All my best, Rob

Good evening, Greg, I just tried the code and it said it was expired. It's currently 9:36 PM here (US Eastern Standard Time), Dec 31, 2024. [UTC 02:36Z]. Perhaps due to our location in different time zones I'm too late? Thanks! Happy New Year! All my best, Rob

Hi Ramsay, You're quite correct in the concept and the math. But, due to just this confusion, the method I shared and the mnemonic are typically taught to prevent just the confusion that whaaw had. You're absolutely correct, however. It's just that the pilot typically (at least in the old days...) had True heading and the local variation as knowns and had to solve for his magnetic heading which is what was important to him as he didn't have a True north indicator in the cockpit. Thus, the variation for pilots is most often given as East and West, without a negative. Other disciplines and organizations (NOAA) may use other means as you've shown that are more suited to their needs. The same information, packaged for a different user. I often have to change my "delivery" of information depending on if I'm speaking to a test pilot with an engineering degree or a line pilot. Very different individual methods of thinking, but what I tell the line pilot, the test pilot understands as well for the same reasons. Just wanted to clarify that I wasn't implying your information was inaccurate, only more complicated than what whaaw was looking for based upon his replies. All my best, Rob

Hi again, Whaaw, I'm not sure how to attach a file for you, but I copied the page out of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B, that explains/discusses magnetic variation. However, you don't need me to attach since you can go here and find the manual: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/ Find the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B and go to Chapter 8, page 8-24. There's other good stuff there, too, for pilots such as the Instrument Flying Handbook, etc. Hope this was helpful! All my best, Rob

The confusion might be resulting from Ramsay's post showing "In the Caucasus map, magnetic variation is approx +6E". Normally, a positive or negative sign is not given for variation. It's either East or West. Notice that he does do the correct thing when finding magnetic, he subtracts the value. Remember the mnemonic "East is least, West is best" when converting TRUE to MAGNETIC. Thus, when going from a True direction to a Magnetic direction, East is subracted and West is added to the true value. If converting from Magnetic to True, the opposite is the case. However, normally we get true from charts and convert, thus using the mnemonic. Using sectional charts here in the US, you find the true heading using your protractor on the chart, then add or subtract variation per the "East is least, West is best" mnemonic to find the magnetic heading you'll use on your HSI (or whiskey Compass if we don't have an electrical system in our airplane...i.e. Taylorcraft!) All my best, Rob

Good morning, I can only speak to real airports (not DCS) in the United States (and a few European airports I've flown into), but runway headings here are marked with the nearest MAGNETIC heading, not with respect to true North. I can't say for DCS as I always assumed the runway heading was what I'd become accustomed to so I never checked. Due to the changes in the Earth's magnetic field, runways do get re-numbered occasionally. Fairbanks, AK was re-numbered in 2009 if I recall correctly. Once again, however, I cannot speak to if DCS does it differently. Most countries follow ICAO standards, though, so I would suspect it's true in other places in the world, too. All my best, Rob

Thanks so much, Wags! Much appreciated. Warmest regards, Rob

Good morning, What is the difference between "fixed" and "fixed internally" when referring to a reported bug? Thanks in advance for your time. Regards, Rob

Thanks!

Good morning, Is this with the open beta version? I still get the DUD with Snakeyes below 900 ft. I use the 2.5 stable version. Thanks in advance. Best, Rob

Thank you! Yes, I was referring to the Warthog. My apologies for not being clear. All my best, Rob

Good morning, Are the Thrustmaster Throttle and Stick that are sold separately the same as the ones sold when purchased as a set? I'm thinking about purchasing one and then the other later to make it easier on the wallet. Thank you in advance for your time! All my best, Rob