Jackjack171

Not sure if this is authorized or if you've seen it but here you go. I fall asleep to this!

Thanks brother!

Please excuse me if I missed an announcement but are we ever going to get an HGU-55 helmet for our F-14A/B?

Thanks for that. It's cool except one thing, the KAI cockpit is extremely different from what we have (I'm not asking for a KAI, IJS). That Hud in the KAI is actually a real HUD. I guess I'll have to let my imagination run wild! Thanks again!

Fun fact that I just found out about a few weeks ago; JASDF F-4EJ's never had the bombing computers added to them. They also were sold without IFR receptacles but those were added sometime later. They were operated strictly in the Air defense role. I tried to find pictures with air-to-ground ordnance but couldn't. If anyone knows otherwise, feel free to let me know. My OCD won't let me put A/G weapons on her now when I'm using a JASDF livery!

Thank you. I never have used VIACOM. How does it work and where can I get it? Thanks, draconus. I will deactivate the deck crew until it is improved upon. Didn't know that I could as it had been sometime. Now to re-qual! Lol

Has anyone found a workaround to ignore the directors or to not get sent to the fantail every single time you land? I had been away from Naval ops for some time (AH-64 and F-4E are way too fun) and recently tried the Tomcat again with the Supercarrier. I thought that I would start with CQ...wrong! Forget about going to the CAT after a trap, nope. You go all the way to the fantail (not in a very realistic way either) and must park. I was a yellow shirt once upon a time and the directing was triggering me something serious (not really but). Add to that, I had a brown shirt directing me (blasphemy to a yellow shirt)). I eventually ended up going back to using the Forrestal for CQ. It was more manageable albeit, quiet as a church mouse (no deck crew at all)! I sure hope that ED is actively working this. It would be nice if the menu included: 1. Relaunch 2. Bingo state, refuel 3. Park/turnaround/shutdown This way, the directors know what you want/need. Also, the director (gear puller) getting me out of the LA (landing area) should get me clear of the foul line at least. Btw, he's standing in the wrong place. He should be slightly forward of JBD #2, but clear of the foul line. He clears the deck after passing you off to another director, then clears the deck for the next aircraft. I'm also surprised that the ball call and LSO are still rigged for a Hornet. I'm still getting called "slow" even when I'm fast! A Tomcat kneel would be nice to have from the directors as well. I'd like to add that aircraft do not go aft immediately after they land. They go to the fighter line along the foul line, or they go to the bow (1 row/ 4 row). Sometimes, the last 1 or 2nd aircraft down will go to the fantail but that's after the "recovery complete" call. Depending on space available, the 2nd to last aircraft will spin around in the de-arm area and wait for the last aircraft to land. The last aircraft lands and then spins in the LA, (under yellow shirt direction of course) and is sent back aft. BTW, I should not have to call the marshal controller just to get the LSO to acknowledge me when I go into the CQ pattern off of the CAT. When I perform a touch and go, that should be noted that that's what it is instead of a bolter! I know that this is all very complex as carrier operations are IRL, but I just hope that ED takes some of this onboard and improves upon what they have now. It was not my intention to rant; I just got carried away. I try and throw a bit of humor in their as well. Love what you guys are doing and have done. JJ

Not to put you out there but I must point out that even you, yourself admit that the F/A-18C is a bestseller! The tutorials are not that great, but the Hornet is not that difficult to learn and figure out either. I wouldn't worry about new players as ED has its fill of them. ED appears to be doing something right with the way that it has been going. IMHO, the myriads of 3rd party's keeps people engaged and employed (yes, people make money from YT) so why deprive them of that? 3rd parties make liveries, make content for learning and just straight up entertainment. It's a Hobbie for some, a form of revenue and fun for others. You can't stop anyone from throwing in the towel. Sounds like a personal problem on their part to me. Those that have the passion, drive and motivation to learn it will. Not many people will spend 70 dollars just to chuck it all away anyway. Not to mention the money spent on peripherals and such. And for those low attention span types that would throw money away...it is theirs to throw away!

I was going to say somewhat the same. This we need for CQ!

Just to piggyback @Nealius the aft Spot 7 on elevator 3 could be used but takes a bit of coordination. What DCS needs is an active/functional LSE (Landing signal enlisted). The only time I've seen Helo's use the angle is after the last aircraft has trapped for the night (final, final).

My post was more of an observation than an ask...but thanks!

Just a touch of humor but for real, we need an F-4B/J. These Navy repaints of F-4E's posing as F-4B/J aircraft are just eyesores at this point. It's not a carrier capable aircraft and the nose gun pod just don't look right in Navy colors. Love the F-4E BTW!

During CQ, they wouldn't use burner either. Look up USS Coral Sea CV-43 on YouTube. VF-101 had a CQ period in the late 80's I believe. It's mostly weight depending. Same with Growlers, legacy hornets and Super Hornets. DCS doesn't factor in everything about the catapult shot (weight, wind and asymmetry) so anything hooking up to a catapult is going flying. I've never worked with the Tomcat, just Growlers and Super Hornets and can tell you that they use burner much less than many think.

It is correct. Take a look at any USN F-18 HUD footage. At touchdown, NWS appears in the HUD. I'm not a Pilot, just a retired Navy Chief! It's LO Gain so it's not as unsafe as you'd think.

Read above. It's out of the timeline that ED is building the F-15C to.

JASDF

I voted for the M. If done right, this could roll over to the MH-60S for the Navy. The current UH-60L mod painted in Navy colors, is kind of abhorrent to be honest (can't unsee that damned antenna) and the cockpit just doesn't cut it. I see that others have posted about the historical benefit of having the Lima and I get it. But the throwing of lipstick on a pig and calling it an MH-60R/S is just cringe. IMHO, if you want to talk versatility, then the UH-60M/MH-60S is the way to go. BTW, in Black Hawk Down, the aircraft in the movie had a glass cockpit. Not sure about the IRL bird!

Not to be that guy but I guess I am. I've never had this issue before. In fact, this is the first time I've heard that this is a problem. Being that the F-35 doesn't have a HUD, I'm not sure how this would be more of an issue.

Thanks! I'm sort of surprised that no one has.