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Edit the mission files and make them night ;)

Great thanks. Will you be updating Blackshark mod for BS2? I currently use most of your sounds in BS2 and moved the files around myself. But a proper Diveplane mod would be good for both.

you can fly the hind?? Awesome gimme your patch. That's your problem you have the wrong manual!

I remember reading that section when BS1 was released and I was thinking this chopper is freakin badass. But then I try to spot Sam launches and fly at te same time, or respond to close range small AAA at the same time as trying to avoid. I want a partner in my shark.. Also the only warning system being for getting lased is quite limited in usefulness. I think the missions we are put in are the problem though - if I was in command I wouldn't be sending a Ka-50 to escort mi-8s through a AAA infested zone that also has Manpads and Strelas liberally roaming the countryside. In a reconnaissance mission though, or a tactical assassination style strike its very nice. If I was a member of a terrorist camp I'd also be quite freaked having this thing popup 4km away as well - if I saw it..

Im running it I like it. It's not a massive change but that's a good thing. Sounds good on G35 headset. You should make a modman compatible version, just needs to be a rar or zip and inside should be matching DCS folder structure exactly.

Yes :thumbup: This is a combat jet, ever lose part of your control surfaces then individual engine control is great

Just uninstall or delete the BS1, you only need BS2 installed. It only checks BS1 as a license check.

Better than rockets, more accurate an lasts longer ;) Anyone try giving the wingman pods? Is the AI good with pods?

Thanks, I guess ED don't change the multiplayer server files very often

Is this good for 1.1.1.0? Anyone using it?

Holding down the buttons before plugging it in? That sux then.. good luck

For me, it's about not excluding your squad mates or friends who prefer or only own one or another. Some of us only have blackshark or a-10c. Also sometimes we're just in the mood for one or the other, at least can hang out on teamspeak and have a fly even if not working directly together. But I can still see how a vs scenario could work - Ka-50s in conjunction with AI flown Su-25t. Ka-50 Recce triggering air strikes etc, a balanced vs scenario could be designed if we put our mind to it.

This looks cool! Going to try it

That's a scary story. I'm hoping my grease will last I don't like opening it too often either especially after reading that!!

Which browser? I had same problem when using Firefox with addons. So I logged in with internet explorer no addons and it downloaded ok

Hi Fuzzsham I felt the same way, so I only wiped the old grease off with a rag and didn't take water anywhere near it. Then I put loads of grease in the joint, ball, spring, and the 4 posts with little springs, and the top of the ball that touches against where the stick exits. It is a big improvement. Dont worry you don't need to be so thorough just do what you are comfortable with and be careful not to pinch the wire.

SH - I'm doing the same, haven't touched the new campaign yet Im playing in order... GOW is great now! maybe as I have more hours up my sleeve it's now a bit easier, or who knows but it's really drawing me in. I haven't played ROF for a while now

Patch is optional, if a reflection is that important...

Yes the grease.. you should consider you have to re grease if you want to keep it like new. My aim in prop sims dropped after 3 months due to sticktion But if opening it be careful when you put the ball back take off the base first and hold the wire down so they are not loose. If loose wires the ball can clamp them and cut the wire! There is a post about this I think started by Frazer. After greasing it's been good for a long time. The center play don't worry about it, with no Deadzone it's still fine. I even use the slight centre play to make slight adjustments to trim while tapping button for trim script.

Yeah for DCS next - popular US fighter ;)

I've had logitech sticks, MS FFB2, CH Products with Franken Throttle, and then I bought the Warthog and it is truly awesome. It feels so nice I can't play non-joystick games anymore without desiring to open a flightsim again very soon ;) It's very accurate and I don't need more than one rotary, the 2/3way switches are fine for adjusting mixture and prop pitch in CloD and ROF. Zoom I use the mic switch up and down and it's good. Only thing you might find is the scripting is fullon programming, which isn't too hard but you need to read the manual. Although you can use the GUI to program it if you like, I prefer script it's more powerful. The other thing it beats all other sticks is in the base of the stick you can remove then it's very small for nice center mounting. Also - you can extend the stick very easy and cheaply. I did both:

This happened to me too, once for the throttle, then once for the stick later when I was mess with the internals. No lights or anything would show up. Grab this document and follow the instructions: http://ts.thrustmaster.com/faqs/eng/thr_eng_00140.pdf Follow instructions carefully! Do not unplug it early.

Yes, someones already working on a flyable Hind in the Blackshark mods forum, the same folder was in the Blackshark 2 install.

Itkovian - buy BS2. The wingman AI is very much improved and most importantly the do what they are told!! I am re-playing the original Georgian Oil war from scratch and it is very enjoyable, I'm using my wingman to great advantage. Also yes I have tested and use the "attack my target" command all the time - it works great in this version! I can direct my flight onto targets from a great distance and wipe the battlefield :) They can still get killed - but it's up to you now as you can control them better if you give them good orders they will last longer. I did some tweaks to some of the lua files to make the wingman even more likely to survive and defend against threats you can get it here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1325466#post1325466 Also recommend that you: * ALWAYS remove rockets from your wingman in the mission planner, rocket use gets people killed in an environment with anti-aircraft threats (almost every DCS mission). * Only send him on 1-2km Recce at a time, 5km Recce can get him killed * Don't order him to attack after other attacks - ask him to rejoin first. This allows him to use his standoff range better. * If giving a non-targetted order, ask him to rejoin after a couple of targets so that he gets his standoff range back.

Cool good to hear, I didn't know BS1 had the same AI files as I thought BS2 had some AI improvement. I guess the AI improvement is more in the code and not in these files. If you look at the A-10C 1.1.1.0 patch, some good improvements to helicopter AI!