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Hmmm.... Since you've been overwhelmed by the amount of different servers, i assume it would be helpful to explain a few basics about server types in general. This might help you choosing one that suits best for you. Basically there are two types of servers ingame (DCS and other games). PvE (Players vs. Envroinment) and PvP (Players vs. Players). These can vary in submodes like Dogfight, Aerobatics, Base capture etc. Sadly, DCS does not provide a user friendly server browser, having a very basic (and mostly useless) server filter. So you'll propably need to scroll a bit down the list to find one that you might like. For someone beeing new to MP, i'd suggest starting with a PvE server, as there are no enemy players looking for "easy to kill" newbies online and you can get into MP pretty relaxed without getting killed all the time. I'm in MP from day one i installed DCS and still like PvE servers the most. Not only in DCS, in general i like cooperative servers/missions much more than Team Deathmatch or similar team based PvP modes. I'm playing both, but prefer scripted PvE... It might also be worth to mention, that your Ping should be below 100 for a good connection. With a Ping above 200, you'll suffer from desync issues. Most servers will kick you having a ping above 300 i think, as you would slow down the server and disturb game experience for other users connected. Just in case you didn't know. A very good, on western high-fi airframes focused PvE server i regulary join is: "[iTA] Banshee PersianConquest PvE" Most of the ppl there are regulars, playing every weekend or even every day on this server. The regular users are friendly and the admins (as well as the visitors) are always helpful to new ppl. No children (at least very few, but they are realy rare) freaking out bc of accidential team kills or other stuff that can happen in the heat of the battle. So there is a chance to meet ppl you can play regulary with. SRS or Discord is not realy necessary to have fun there. There are always ppl on SRS online, but everyone who wants is welcome to join spontaneous strike formations, no matter if using SRS or text chat. The server also contains various A-G, A-A and anti ship missions with some suit for lone wolfs and others demand teamwork. The missions are lovely scripted, range from easy (i.e. cargo ships) to hard skill (i.e. carrier battle group) and can be spawned by players via the F10 radio submenu. Besides these, there are random spawned defense missions as well and also some type of base capturing is included, where you have to clear any base from enemy ground units and then escort a friendly C-130 to that base. Once it has landed and unloaded friendly troops, you can refuel and rearm at the specific base preparing to take on the next one of your choice. Beeing located in central europe, the ping is way below 100 (30-60 for me, depending on number of players) and the server is not too crowded. I think 25 players at once was the highest number i ever saw on it, wich i think is great for ppl not too familiar with MP. This is just an example, but there are a lot of servers providing interesting and challenging content, without demanding ppl to be experienced online pilots. Don't give up, there are definately servers out there you will highly enjoy and SRS is easy to use once you got behind it! Good luck and hf

I'd say that it depends on the attached grip. I use the WarBRD base with heavy springs installed and TM Warthog grip attached, no extension. Still the stick is very flippy. With an extension (Tested VPC 7,5cm and 10cm), it struggles to (7,5cm), or does not (10cm) perfectly recenter. I own the extra heavy springs as well, just haven't tested them yet as i like the current setup very much. But i realy doubt that they will make an extension significant better to use. Maybe the 5cm/7,5cm one, but anything longer is pretty much useless on the WarBRD base IMO. Not to talk about realistic extensions, the comparable stiff Warthog base is unable to recenter correctly with. Never tested it, but i assume if i'd attach the extension set of my Warthog base (5cm + 10cm + 20cm S-type + Hornet grip, needed Sahajs blue spring to recenter) the WarBRD base would be unable to stay in center position without holding it in place. Not to talk about recentering on it's own. So IMO, the WarBRD base is a great sidestick base, but not realy suited for to use extensions with it...

If you realy enjoy DCS and you're willing to stay with flight sims, IMO there is no way around decent pedals and on the long term, a good HOTAS as well. For helicopter use, the VKB T-Rudders and the Virpil WarBRD Rudders are some great pedals within your price range. Especially the VKB Rudders have a great reputation. Just be aware, that both are primarily aiming towards helicopters, as they don't have a toe brake axis wich can be annoying when flying jets. If you want a toe brake axis, the MFG Crosswinds are propably the best you can get for your budget. The Virpil ACE-1 pedals are probably in your price range as well (300€ excl. shipping, don't know what this is exactly in UK £), but as stated before Virpil rudders are all the time sold out and difficult to get. I'd recommend the the MFG Crosswinds, as you seem to like both helos and jets.

It just looks as if. Actually the Warthog grip is slightly angled forward, but along it's complete length. The Hornet grip is more angled forward, but only half the grip. Together with the Warthogs "nose", this makes the difference. Tbh, i wasn't sure until after i held both next to each other, like FoTwo did on his pictures. I was surprised as well...

Switch the straight extension for a S-type extension and/or reduce ingame axis length. I reduced mine to 50% (X and Y) and still got 15mm space between stick and seat at full ingame axis deflection. Also i'm sitting comfortable and have still way more precision than a stock Warthog.

Not a problem, you're welcome.

Should not be a problem. The Hornet grip just has a different shape, but the size is pretty much the same and the Warthog grip has this long "nose". I'd say you rather hit your desk mount with the Warthog grip, than with the Hornet grip...

+1 Would also be great for ground units.

I own the TPR's for like 15 months now. In terms of quality, used materials and precision, they are definately worth their price, but if they're worth getting them depends on how you want to use them. They are definately not suited for "under a desk use" due to the angle of the paddles, but as BuzzU assumed, mounted to a simrig or a cockpit, they work great. I had them under my desk for about half a year before getting a simrig and they were a pain tu use. This completely changed as soon as they have been mounted onto the simrig, where they are almost lined up with my knees. If you have a simrig, cockpit or similar with a low seat height, they are definately a great piece of flight controls totally worth their money. If you're flying at a desk, the VPC ACE-1 or ACE-2 rudders might be the better choice, providing equal quality, precision and materials. Those are on the other hand, propably less suited for simrig/cockpit use, but i'm just assuming here.

Also the base would not work flawless in the windows controller screen and the issue wouldn't appear in game only. This sounds more like a software issue than a hardware fault.

The landing gear works fine for me. I had the X-55 before switching to the Warthog few years ago and both, the X-55 and the X-56 are known for massive ghosting issues. I could solve that problem partially (but not completely) by plugging my X55 throttle into a powered USB hub. If you haven't done so yet, maybe give that a try. But be aware that this, iirc, doesen't seem to solve the problem for every X-55/56 owner having that problem. Just be sure to get a good hub, as not every USB hub provides enough power.

Couple of days ago i was ground pounding with the Hornet and came under AAA fire. I killed a few ground units and was glad to get away without any hits by enemy AA as there were all systems operational and nothing was damaged. I thought. A few miles away from the target i saw my fuel running as if i had fuel dump activated. I switched to the fuel DDI page and checked F2 and realised these Shilkas had perforated my internal fuel tanks as there were bullet holes splattered all over the aircraft. Haven't experienced this before so i guess the damage model has been improved. At least a little bit.

Try a installation repair, maybe this helps. If not, i'd try to map a few buttons and switches in Target and look if the input via the virtual controller is recognised in DCS.

I use the WH grip on the WarBRD base with heavy springs installed and i think it works great, a bit floppy yes, but overall realy good. The soft springs were much too floppy and iirc the stick didn't recenter correctly, leaning a bit forward. Also own the extra heavy springs. But i haven't tested them yet, as i'm pretty happy with the current setup. It needs some time to get used to the softer base with the heavy TM grip on top, but i'd never go back to the WH base as sidestick w/o extensions.

I think getting faulty products from Virpil and then fighting their customer support is a secondary problem, even while beeing annoying. I got all the extensions from Virpil + the WarBRD base, everything came in good condition and i'm absolutely happy with it. This risk with the T-50 base wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. But the non-symetrical cam behavior isn't a quality issue, but a pure design flaw. The WarBRD base does not suffer from it, most likely because it has mirrored cams instead of "one sided" cams. And that's what making the T-50 CM2 a no-go for me. I don't want to use significant more force rolling to the left, than for rolling to the right.

That is actually a pretty good idea!

Well, i had similar plans but the recent posts about non-symetric cams etc. convinced me to keep using my WH base as center stick and not to purchase the T50 CM2. Got a WarBRD base from Virpil as sidestick and it´s absolutely great, but will wait for a possible CM3, wich hopefully will be redesigned without those design flaws. Hope you´ll get a good one cheers

Not that i´m aware of. Little bit annoying, but i can live with it.

No doubt, but others with a brandnew Warthog and less experience may come accross this thread. And for these ppl it´s propably interesting to know. Just sayin

The easiest way IMO is using Target or Joystick Gremlin. I have each position on all switches mapped. I.e. the APU switch extends the refueling probe when set to "Start" and retracts it when set to "off". Same goes for EAC switch, RDR ALTM etc. Also the Autopilot PATH - ALT/HDG - ALT switch has all 3 positions mapped. Not a big deal with Target... Just be sure to set the signal to "pulse" instead of "hold".

Running into that problem as well, as there is no frame r anything on my simrig to mount them. I just ordered the MFD mounts from Monstertech: https://www.monstertech.de/en/product/mfd-tablet-mount/ and a 600mm aluminium profile to attach them: https://www.smt-montagetechnik.de/produkte/2547n.htm I'll thread the longside tube holes with M8 and drill fitting holes into the bottom plate of my rig, voilá. Check out the MT homepage for stands and stuff to get some inspiration. That aluminium profile stuff is easy to handle, very versatile, easy to get and relative cheap. It'll propably provide a DIY solution for you as well.

Very true, but i wouldn't recommend that for a brandnew stick. Switching springs, take it apart and regreasing the gimbal is ok with TM, but sanding the gimbal will void warranty.

An absolute dream coming true, thx a lot for the Typhoon, but... +1 This is exactly what i wanted to ask as well...

If coming from the Warthog, i'd rather suggest Virpil than VKB, although VKB offers great quality. But their bases aren't compatible with TM/Virpil/Realsimulator grips except when installing adaptors to the grips. But these adaptors are difficult, if not almost impossible to get as they are always out of stock. Also Virpil offers their bases separate from the grips, wich is a huge advantage if you already have TM grips and only need a new base. With VKB you have to purchase the complete stick, wich is significant more expensive and will make your TM grips useless over night.

Amazing news, this will be day one purchase. Bringing back those DID memories is priceless, thank you guys so much for that! Would love to see a baltic/scandinavia map similar (may be a little bigger) as we had in EF 2000, this would be golden for this module!