The_Bullet_Chef

Unfortunately for us (updated version) this isn’t working... Whether it’s disengaged through direct cockpit ‘clicking’ or by a ‘bindable button’ the autopilot switch ‘visually switches off’ however the aircraft still appears to be locked into ‘attitude hold’ mode with the trim function not working... No way of resetting it for the rest of the flight either..

Well noted, you're right. I'm getting that too, with no way to reset it. Hopefully more people will jump on this so it's addressed.

*** UPDATE *** Galf, You're right..!! The TRIM SYSTEM does not work after Engaging & Dis-engaging the AUTOPILOT...! I played around with my / our situation a bit more, and it seems it's purely related to the ENGAGE switch only, ie - once you 'engage' it then 'disengage it', the aircraft is forever locked into this 'autopilot mode' characteristic regardless of how you try to reset it. I'm keen to hear if anyone else has figured out a fix or if it's acknowledged as a BUG....

I'll give the trim a go when I'm back home soon and get back to you...

Hello all, TRY THIS FOR YOURSELF...!! I have had many hours in the F-14B by now and wanted to share an anomaly I seem to have found. It's related to Flight Handling / Characteristics after Autopilot use. The best way for me to explain will be to go through the steps one by one so others can set up the same scenario. (1) Set up a normal standard flight in the F-14B (calm weather no wind or turbulence, medium fuel etc.) (2) Fly straight and level (wing sweep in auto) at a speed of approx .7 Mach. (3) Ensure all AFCS Channel Switches are on / engaged (normal) (4) Bank the aircraft 'semi swiftly' 45 degrees left, then 45 degrees to the right (no need for rudder input for the purpose of this experiment - go back and forth a few times to get the feel) - notice how the flight characteristics appear normal, free, smooth and 'analogue like'... (5) Then on the Autopilot Panel, select the ENGAGE switch - then select the ALT switch - you'll see the red A/P REF light come on to the left of the VDI - then depress pinky switch (nose wheel steering button). We've now engaged the ALT Hold setting (Aircraft will now hold current ALT) (6) Now, dis-engage the ENGAGE Switch, and set the ALT Switch back to OFF. (7) Resume straight and level flight at approx .7 Mach. (8 ) Now bank the aircraft 45 degrees left and right like before - you will notice that despite all the AUTOPILOT functions being switched off, the aircraft still feels locked in, semi rigid and 'digital like' (best described like the aircraft is locked into the bank angle as soon as you release the banking input on the stick) You will even notice this 'locked in' characteristic when trying small pitch changes too. (9) Cycling the 3 AFCS 'Pitch - Roll - Yaw' Switches does not help, or reset this anomaly either. (10) I have tried this on a friend's DCS F-14B setup at his home and I got the same results. There is quite a difference between normal flight before & after AUTOPILOT usage. I look forward to hearing what others experience. Thanks...

Hello all, 'Sorry - refer 'BUGS' section for this post'

Thanks...!! You are a genius..!! There was a setting within my Sound Blaster Software called 'Smart Volume' which dynamically adjusts volume to prevent sudden volume changes. i disabled it and now the sound DOES NOT reduce when re-entering the cockpit from external views. I can't believe how long I have been playing DCS like this.. haha Your help is very much appreciated.. Thanks again

I'm using a 'Sound Blaster X Pro Gaming Card' - directly strapped to my ROG MB

Thanks, I'll educate myself on 'dynamic compression' and look into it. Very much appreciated.

Hello all, May I ask if anyone else gets the following small, but noticeable sound / volume issue? - After cycling through or choosing an external view, then going back into cockpit (F1), the cockpit sound / volume (engine noise, wind noise, basically the entire cockpit volume) is significantly reduced for about 3 - 4 seconds, then slowly ramps back up to the normal level again... It's not too much, but enough to be noticed and break immersion. It happens with all my aircraft (ED standard aircraft & all my purchased modules) on any map. I wanted to see if it's happening with anyone else or just me. Please feel free to comment... Thanks in advance...