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I came from the X55 to the WH as well and it was a huge step forward, in terms of precision and the quality of my controls hardware. It also opened the door to a world of modifying and customization the X55 could never provide. The compatibility to Virpil and Realsimulator bases/grips furthermore makes the overall system very versatile. It´s not perfect (gimbal needs greasing from time to time) nor cheap, but this is an investment in your flightsim hobby you won´t regret! The increased joy during flight was worth every cent. Just be aware that it comes with less buttons than the X55 and only one spring, wich is significant heavier than what you might be used to. Softer and even stronger springs can be purchased from 3rd party manufactors like Sahaj and there are a lot of other spare parts to adjust it to your needs, like slew mods or customizable replacement panels. Cheers

Nevermind, just be aware that it is what the title says. It won´t tell you specificly when to use rudder in combat, but helps getting a fine grasp of when it might be useful.

besides landing i´d say this pretty much depends on your IAS, AoA and (close) combat situation. edit: In combination with seat time/training, this is a very good guide about the topic in generall. Well, not realy. It´s the bible:

:thumbup: This will be a day one purchase!

In the ME, i can also choose the AI to use aircraft models from modules i don´t own, will this be possible with the supercarrier as well and if, how will this work out in the mission. Or will the supercarrier at this point be handled more like a map module? If you don´t own it, it does not even appear in the ME´s unit list? Will get it anyways, just out of curiousity.. What i ask myself as well is, how will the supercarrier module affect MP missions. As a standalone module, i guess there will be possible slots for LSO etc.. But how does the boat itself work for players that don´t own the module, but the Tomcat/Hornet? Will they be able to land/take off from the boat, choose specific F-14 or F/A-18 slots that spawn on the boat, or is the supercarrier here as well handled like a map module? No ownership, can´t join the server? Cheers

This is exactly what came to my mind as well:thumbup:

Would definately be much appreciated!

If you press RAID/FOV (default "I" i think) just for a few milliseconds, it´s GND STAB. If you hold it down for like 3 seconds i think, it toggles FOV. Or the opposite way, but that´s roughly the way it works. Don´t judge me on that, it´s been a while i used Mavs the last time... cheers

This is my question as well.... I did some research on both F/A-18 Radars, the older AN/APG-65 and the later AN/APG-73. I learned that the older AN/APG-65 in TWS mode is capable of tracking 10 targets simultaneously and attack (provide AMRAAM guidance) for up to 8 targets at the same time. Since the AN/APG-73 came in 1994 with the RUG Upgrade and all production models from Lot 16 up rolled out with the new Radar, i guess we have this Radar in the DCS Hornet as well. I couldn´find more specific data on the AN/APG-73 besides what the Raytheon homepage says, but i realy doubt they reduced the Radars multi target capability in TWS mode. So if we can only attack 2 targets at the same time, i assume the DCS Hornets TWS mode isn´t complete yet.. edit:https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/apg73

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Propably, but as i said i've never tried the VPC ACE-2 paddles. As orientation, see how i mounted my pedals in relation to my seat position https://forums.eagle.ru/album.php?albumid=1783&pictureid=11382

Problem with that task is, that it must be either a very big zone, or set specificly for each separate waypoint. I use "Search then engage in zone" mostly for BARCAP missions, where the flight is patroling for a certain time between 2 or 3 waypoints, but not for a CAP flight following multiple waypoints along a (long) route.

I haven't tried any of the ACE-2 peddals, but own the TM TPR. What i can say about them is, that your seat position must be pretty low in order to use them properly. They're definately not suited for "under a desk" use. I used them under a desk until i got my rig half a year ago and it was not comfortable, especially using toe brakes was a pain. Now the TPR's are mounted with a small angle and the pedals are almost on the same lvl as my knees and it's perfect. Propably the ACE-2 pedals have to be mounted in a similar way to be comfortable...

No problem mate. Good luck with your mission. Cheers

Change the waypoint task "CAP" under advanced waypiont actions to "Attack targets". Then you can set wich type of targets (helos, bombers, fighters, cruise missiles, etc) shall be attacked by the group and you can set the attack range in NM. Under stop conditions you can set the time or the waypoint (or LUA file, flag etc) the rule should stop. If you want to have even more specific behavior, you could add " Set Option" -> "ROE" under advanced waypoint actions and set the rules of engagement for each of your waypoints. Cheers

Are you talking about the TPR or the TFRP paddles? Since your thread says TRP wich is a bit misleading.. If it´s the TPR, are you talking about these screws? https://forums.eagle.ru/album.php?albumid=1793&pictureid=11444 If so, these are fine threaded M3x20mm edit: You don´t want to contact TM for just one of these screws, do you? TM will propably take 10 $ or so for a complete set of 4 from you. In a hardware store, you´ll pay less for a box of them. It´s 3,99 for a 100pcs box over here. Maybe with a different head, demanding different tools (f.e. screwdriver instead of the 2,5mm hex key), but who cares? Your choice...

Coming from the X52, the Warthog HOTAS will be a great upgrade you won´t regret. Depending on what you´re flying, i´d recommend not to buy the complete HOTAS. If your focus is on the Hornet, get the F/A-18 grip + the WH throttle and buy a VPC base. Will be about the same price as purchasing the WH HOTAS + the Hornet grip and you get around the gimbal issues. You just don´t get the F-16/WH grip that way. If you want both, the Hornet as well as the F-16/WH grip, get the HOTAS set + Hornet grip, purchase a better base later and sell the Warthog base on ebay if it´s still working perfect (or keep it in reserve).

True, it is. Most fighter jet grips are in fact i guess. Also sim grips made from plastic can have high material quality as well like VPC or VKB, but metal still has much better haptics and has a much better appearance in my opinion.

I purchased the F/A-18 grip shortly after TM released it and i´m absolutely happy with it. The Hornet is one of my all time favorite fighter jets and 99% of my DCS time takes place in the Hornet, so the grip was a must have from day one. It only has 2 not so dramatic drawbacks in my opinion. One is, like someone else said before, the plastic trigger instead of a metal one like it is with the original WH/F-16 grip. Second one is, that the upper part of the grip is made from ABS plastic while only the lower part (the one you realy grab) is made from metal. Very good built qualitiy, but still plastic (but hey, VPC and VKB grips are almost the same price while completely plastic). TM stated that this was not to reduce costs/price, but neccesary for balance on the base due to the Hornets grip shape. Well, real Hornet fans would have payed the higher price for a all metal construction anyways (at least i would have) and on a TM base with it´s heavy springs i realy doubt this to affect balance on the base. On my VPC warbird base with standard springs installed for example, balance definately benefits from that material combination. But both issues are not a deal breaker, at least not for me. The F/A-18 grip is a good way for slightly more immersion in the Hornets pit. Especially when center mounted, i can only recommend it. The price isn´t realy moderate, but regarding the built quality still ok in my opinion. I got it for a realy nice price and i saw a lot of ppl on the forum having a lucky deal as well. If you like the Hornet and spend a lot of time in it´s pit, don´t think twice if you see a good deal. Go get it!

Just wanted to say, that my order arrived today. The base itself is realy nice, but the screws are too long to mount it on both baseplates, the standard and the universal one. Thankfully i had some that fit perfectly, so that was nothing to worry about. Firmware update and calibration took a few minutes, but both TM grips work perfectly on the base. The springs are much softer than i expected compared to the TM base. Definately too soft for use with extension and the heavy TM grips, as you guys said. I don´t regret the purchase, it is a realy nice upgrade to the TM base, although i need to get used to the softer springs and different cams. Thanks again for the help cheers

Always enjoyed the GR tutorials and learned almost everything about the Hornet from them. A very good and enternaining source for DCS knowledge. Their campaign mission videos are also great.

I´m waiting for TWS since the Hornet´s early access start. As long as TWS + submodes are added to the Hornet with the next update, i won´t be disappointed.

I´m not going to use the WH grip with an extension on the Warbrd base. This will only be a sidestick config. For center mount i´m going to use the F/A-18 grip with extension on the TM base and will propably switch to a T50 base in a couple of months. Sadly the curved extension is not in stock right now and i had to place my order without it. But while the Hornet grip is slightly lighter than the original WH grip, i think (hope) that should do it on a T50 base in the future. Anyways, these are the only issues with that VPC base/TM grip combination? No known electronical or software issues with this setup? Wich base did you take for your center mounted setup? The T50 or the Warbrd? Cheers

Ok, convinced. Just checking if some friends want to jump in to share shipping costs and then going to order Warbrd base, extension and the universal baseplate tomorrow. Can´t wait for it. Thank you guys for all your efforts, this realy helped me out! Cheers

Well, that´s a good point and tbh i didn´t take that into account. Absolutely with you there, the way they advertised it is a cheek. Also if you look at the fact, that i´ve seen ppl here on the forum getting the Warthog grip via TM customer support for around 100-120€ + shipping and they now sell the grip officially for 180€. Truly greedy, as you said. On the other hand, the Warthog grip is closer to an F-16 grip than to an A-10´s and the F-16 module is a better choice to re-hype their old grip/base than the A-10C module. Not defending TM, but at least from a marketing point of view it makes sense. Cheers