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I think this restricts GPS (SATelite NAVigation) to aircrafts beeing able to use GPS navigation in real live. Not sure, but that´s what it sounds to me.

So, i hope this is posted in the correct section I used the search function but haven´t found any discussion about this yet and i´m realy wondering why. I played a lot of ArmA 3 (~3000hrs), spent a lot of time in the mission editor there and love the similarities the DCS editor does have (well, in some ways). Something i realy miss is the option to share missions directly. Back in the days i shared some of my better missions on the Steam Workshop and there is a very easy option for that implemented in the ArmA editor. There is just a simple button wich pops up a window where you can choose if you want to share a new mission in the Steam Workshop, or update one that is already uploaded. I´m not sure about how Steam Workshop license work and if there is even interest in that from ED´s side, but i think that would be a great addition to the editor. Maybe in combination with an upload to the ED homepage in tandem, missions crafted by stand alone DCS users for DCS steam version users and the other way around. Not every DCS user is active on the forum or searches the ED homepage for new missions and this would be a good way to provide easy access to all user built missions for the whole community. What do you guys think, or what is ED saying about this?

You can select the output device in the sound tab separately for each channel. I play DCS with my PC connected to my TV and have my 5.1 sound system connected to my soundcard and my headphones plugged in to my TV. Main sound channel has the soundcard as output device and headphone channel as well as VoIP channel is set to my TV as output device. So i´m getting engine sound and detonations etc. on my 5.1 sound system and VoIP, radio chat and warning sounds over my headphones. If you have plugged your speakers to your (onboard) soundcard and you headphones via USB, try to set your headphone channel and VoIP channel to your USB output device and main sound channel to your (Realtek?) onboard soundcard as output device. edit: Well this however only makes sense, if you can hear the sound on your speakers while you got your headphones on. I have "on-ear" headphones instead of "over-ear" and i get clear radio chat while still beeing able to hear the engine sound and stuff like having a helmet on. Great for immersion btw...

Forgot to make the Maverick SOI would be my first suggestion as well...

Try to set PRF to HIGH. It´s the lower button on the left side of your radar displayed ddi

Well, the pilot can (almost) completely operate the F-15E without WSO, so there is not realy a need for a backseat AI except for a lower workload. Yes, that sucks a little bit for SP as it complicates operating the bird effectively, but it´s still full mission capable (when complete). But if there is multicrew for MP, it doesen´t make much of a difference in my opinion. I´m doing mostly SP / 2 player coop missions in DCS and rarely MP, but this realy wouldn´t be a deal braker for me...

The slew sensor isn´t very good on the Warthog, that is true. But in comparison to the X-55/56, the Saitek/Logitech HOTAS are waaay more overpriced than the Warthog and Saitek/Logitech hasn´t done anything about the numerous and partly significant problems this thing has. They came up with two "rebuilt" versions, all having the same problems the very first X-55 already had. I heard of ppl owning both, the 55 and the 56, saying quality even got worse. There are only two differences. New stickers and higher price. I owned the X-55 for several years and i had ghosting issues from the beginning, buttons stopped working after a while and in the end some buttons on the throttle did only work at certain throttle positions. Be careful with the wheel for throttle friction, setting this too tight will cause some of these problems... Replaced it with the Warthog and never had any issues with it. Besides the slew sensor, the Warthog is in every aspect 10 times better than the X-56 and opens the door to a world for modding and customise your flight controls, the Saitek/Logitech counterparts can never provide (while beeing only 100 bucks cheaper than the WH). If you treat it well and grease the gimbal from time to time it will serve you many years without issues and you can use the grips on various bases of other manufactors. I use my WH grip on a Virpil base for sidestick now and the Hornet grip on the Warthog base center mounted with metal extension and it still works perfectly. Impossible with the X-55/56. In relation to the quality, versatility, precision and used materials, the Warthog provides great flight controls for a moderate price, while the buggy and plastic X-55/56 is totaly overpriced.

Overall i find this to be a nice deal for Hornet owners, but if the Kuznetsov is only updated with this module they should give a little discount for Su-33/FC3 owners too. Is there any info about the price yet, or did i miss that?

Is the Y axis detected by Windows? Then maybe a win calibration might help. If not i´d open it and check if any cables or plugs are loose. Otherwise i would suggest contacting customer support. But there was orthodox christmas last monday and they are propably on holidays. I placed an order on december 28 wich is not shipped yet...

Well that's true. I meant very easy in comparison to the first try of course. "easy" is always relative...

I would simply drill out the screw with a drilling bit that is tiny smaller than the screws core diameter. Then clean up the thread with a mini steel brush and don't forget to use high quality replacement screws that won't snap in half again. As long as you know what you're doing, it's actually very easy with the correct tools.

Very nice, congratulations. When i started to train AAR i thought it was the hardest thing on the planet. I played with activated wake vortex from the beginning and it took me uncounted tries before i was able to refuel complete, but it felt awesome when i finally made it. After that, it got better pretty quick. Now able to fully refuel with 3 ext. tanks, stay in position when the tanker starts turning and easily connect during the turn and/or to brake down perfectly with massive overspeed (was not a goal, but i simply suck at measuring velocity). Just keep training and it will become very easy.

You would need to install the Software in order to perform a firmware update, but you don't need to map keys in the software. However, you'll loose a lot of the Warthogs capabilities if you choose not to use the TARGET software, no matter if it's the script editor or the GUI. It has it's flaws, but the possibilities the software provides are great. You'll find a lot of people here in the forum that hate it, while there are also a lot that love it. I don't wanna miss it...

If you want it cheap and easy, i'd suggest getting an extension for your WH and place your chair on some kind of bottomplate, wood or metal. Drill 4 holes into it that match with the holes of the Warthogs baseplate, attach the TM base to it's baseplate and mount everything on your bottomplate, voilá. Just make sure your bottom plate has a fitting size and is heavy enough not to move around.

Realy good idea! Gotta try this out as well.

So it's definately the base. I'd open it and check if any cables or connectors are loose. Otherwise contacting Virpil support is propably the best solution for your issue. I'm sure they know what to do and have replacement boards or sensors in stock if needed. edit: I heard of a few ppl having issues with the internal cables of the WarBRD base, so you may wanna check this out before contacting Virpil...

Stupid question, but did you calibrate the axis in Windows first? Because i remember a similar issue with my WarBRD base when i set it up for the first time. It was solved by calibrating axis in windows, after that i could calibrate axis in the Virpil software without any issues...

Very true. But it's not his opinion, it's his arguments. Well, in fact "never heard of this island", "no historical background" and "holiday island" aren't arguments at all. It's just a sign of lacking historical and geographical education and/or frustration. That's the point. Anything else is debatable.

Abolutely. Regarding to todays newsletter, we can hope to see it going early access in 2020. I still have doubts, but i'm hoping for this so desperately...

I think finishing the Hornet in 2020 is a realistic goal, even with the features that need correction. On the other hand, look at the A-10. There are still coming bug fixes and feature corrections, so i assume the Hornet will be going stable release this year but will still need work and corrections after beeing "finished". Not sure about the F-16, it's still far behind the Hornet. Finishing the F-16 this year in tandem with the Hornet seems to be promised a little bit too much. But we'll see...

They don't. VKB bases do and it's basicaly a different connector, making it necessary to remove the original connector and wire the new one to your TM grips. It's not that kind of adapter you just install between grip and base. And these adapters are difficult to get as stated above, since they're all the time out of stock. If you're willing to do so and comfortable with buying base+grip in a bundle, VKB is propably a better choice than Virpil. If you want uncomplicated compatibility to your TM grips and purchase a base only, Virpil is.

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What exactly is the historical background of the caucasus region? Never ever heard of anything important took place over there... And what's the point of having WW2 planes prior to have a real WW2 map like normandy? Ppl should be thankful, that the devs earning their monthly income with this kind of work have put this amount of time and work into an addon we get for free. This is by far not a matter of fact, but a very noble gift to the community. Wether the map has tons of historical background, or not. It brings variety and that's what counts i guess. So thank you ED for a free map and all the work and effort you put into it! Keep up the great work

Totally agree with Imacken, beeing able to supply your customers with replacement parts is a basic rule for producing industry (where TM belongs to). Also TM is in general able to do so for other parts/products they produce in china as well. Therefore it makes absolutely no sense not to have these simple screws in stock for customer supply. TM has most propably a central storage warehouse for each national/continental market, like every worldwide operating company has. Imagine Mercedes Benz in the US would not be able to supply local customers with simple bumpers for a 100.000€ car, just because the specific model is produced in europe and they're not willing to send in some bumpers from overseas? And then advise the customer, that he should try to get some from ebay while they didn't tell him the supply part number... Epic fail. @ BlacleyCole Nevermind mate, you sounded pretty desperate so i'm glad i could help you out.

Definately Virpil. VKB bases are very nice as well. But first of all they don't offer separate bases, you will have to buy the complete stick what directly disqualified them for me. Also they have different connectors as stated above and you won't be able to use your TM grips. Unless you install a VKB-TM adaptor into your grips, but these are difficult to get as they're always sold out. Also this willl void the warranty of your new F/A-18 grip, as the grips have to be disassembled. For sidestick use i'd recommend the WarBRD base, as it is meant for desptock/sidestick use while the T-50 base has less deflection and is suited for center mounted use with extensions. The WarBRD base has about the same deflection as the TM base has, just with softer springs and center. I use the WarBRD base with the original WH grip side mounted as well as the TM base with extension and F/A-18 grip center mounted. If my TM base starts to show some play or even breaks i will definately get a T-50, no doubt. I'm absolutely happy with the quality of the WarBRD base and the T-50 is said to be even better.