Flying Bull

Hello, I ordered the MFSSB base and F-16 stick combo. The base arrived before the stick and I installed into the pit to be fully "ready". When I connect the base (with no stick attached) the SimApp software recognizes the base, but I have no MFSSB settings to configure. Is this normal? Will attaching the stick when it arrives enable the MFSSB configuration options? Kind of feels like I have a non-MFSSB base right now. There is a very small physical displacement which I can move, and have calibrated the base by manipulating the mount. Hoping lack of MFSSB Configuation options at this point is normal Update: In SimApp my base is is listed under hardware, but no MFSSB listed . I opened the device and there are MFSSB components. Thanks in advance

i agree with OP. I'm having a harder time focusing on IHADDS symbology recently. VR - RH eye projection. No change to my eyesighjt.

@IronMike Thank you SO much - this would be a fantastic default implementation. Great concept by OP! 1 x suggestion: for those without VA - if we could have an option to activate the verbal checklist and have RIO call out challenge items with a suitable pause between each item and automatically read the next item. This would be fantastic. On an similar topic -I think RIO callout for "Wings are moving" in the break (perhaps triggered with wings 68 and hook down condition?) and optional VSI callouts/speed off the 180 would be great too.

Warning caution panel annunciators and master warning light need to be more visible please. At a minimum.. When you do F-14A, please consider factory fresh! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey JAR, please don’t stop making videos! In-cockpit, instructional would be awesome too. Enjoy flying a “real” F/A-18 in sim - hope it meets your expectations Cheers Go_Sky Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

We need an OV-10 bronco and your the guys to do it! @Razbam - i also have the OV-10D Tactical Manual NWP 55-6-OV10A/D Rev E 1992 if you need it.

I’d love an MD-/500530. No front doors. Mini guns. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Woog - so far reality. I have actually flown Boeing’s AH-6i. Avionics wise - there is nothing off the shelf in it. It is similar to AH-64E. Show me a civilian MD-500 with a 6 bladed rotor system. The current AH/MH-6 variants bear little resemblance to civilian MDs in any other area beside external appearance. On the other hand MD do make an armed MD-530G - as used by AFG military. Not much different to a civilian MD-530. just weaponised. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m 45 years young. Been simming since the 80s - sublogic “Jet” on an IBM XT. from there it was Falcon (1st LAN in 1988 over serial cable connection) through Falcon AT, 3.0 and Falcon 4.0 I’ve tried all the combat sims through the ages, every Janes’, SSI Flanker through LOMAC to DCS. “Interceptor” for Amiga blew my mind when I saw the demo at a local department store - Glowing Amraam’s teaser made me feel the same way. Day job is flying heavy metal for airlines - so I avoid civilian fixed wing sims. I’m a big helicopter fan though. LOVE helo sims (and RL helo flying) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Joey45, From Where did you get the information - that AH-64D is off the scope? From a technical knowledge/document perspective there are no hurdles. I have no luck deal about licensing issues etc. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The early MBU -12s were also green before they became grey. From what I can tell the main difference is that MBU-14s (USN) have a larger Comms block than their USAF counterparts. The images above do NOT show MBU-14. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks for the replies gents. Much appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I'd love to have the option of using an external device such as iPad running ForeFlight app or similar, showing DCS moving map. I understand the limitations of DCSW essentially using a flat representation of the earth, however with relatively small areas ie, NTTR, Caucuses, SOH - surely this limitation could be overcome with some mathematical adjustments to output data. Would really like someone from ED (Wags?) to comment on feasibility of this feature. This link from ForeFlight describes what is required: https://www.foreflight.com/support/network-gps/ Much appreciated! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I voted "other": My wish is for MH-6/AH-6 model.

G'day Thai, I agree - What the F-4 developments lack is mainly in the graphics department. I personally would be happy with BMS or similar if it looked like DCS A-10C as a MINIMUM. That won't be enough for many, even me in the long term. There can be many more improvements - GUI, terrain, stability, Aircraft system modelling. The standard is high and that is a great thing - F4 is about 12 -13 years old and has only just started to lose its reign of king go high fidelity simulations now - to DCS A-10C. The true successor needs to be an after burning multi role fighter, (not a slow, ugly mud mover ;-) I see A-10C as an entree - a taste that we have because a military contract made it so. I foresee that the next high fidelity sim are fortunate to get as a community might have to last us a very long time. The aircraft represented needs to still be in service for the life of the simulation. While the F-16C is not the latest and greatest, it is realistic to develop an accurate simulation of its systems - It will remain in current inventory around the world for many years. Still in production. It will be many years before we could expect an accurate simulation of any Generation 5 fighter or other 4.5 fighter for that matter. (due to classified systems/lack of information etc...) Upgraded F/A-18C? Yes I can imagine it. I would expect carrier ops to be implemented form the get go though. YES I would love it - Absolutely. Do I think its going to happen? NO. No longer in production either. Seven G on the horizon - looks promising, crowded waters for a legacy Hornet with no viable F-16 sim? F/A-18E/F - pure guess work if it is block II with AESA or an F model. , why bother if its a block I, fan base? May I add - with respect to implementing two seat operations with front and back JHMCS, Data link, task sharing, AESA simultaneous mode operation, Targeting pods, etc etc...The USN and RAAF are still learning how to best operate the Jet. How would we hope to learn it sufficiently to realistically simulate its use? It, and I assume the later F-15E variants are the same, are BRUTALLY complicated from a crew interaction/task sharing perspective. Good luck, leave me with a single seater thanks, unless any real life WSO wants to back seat me! Basically I am wanting this next aircraft ASAP. I have been waiting since 1998 for the "next and best". If I can get another F-16 faster- Great!! If it is not an after-burning, western built, generation 4 or later multi role fighter, I will STILL be waiting. I'm not getting younger. Take your pick DCS, just put us all out of our misery and tell us what the future holds. Please circle acceptable correct answer: DCS: F-16C VIPER DCS: F/A-18C Hornet Over and out

ABCs Thanks for the reply GG, I'll give you F/A-18C/D from your list to add as a possibility - the USMC has single and dual seat (with WSO) variants in use. The only other operator of the D model for specific operational use is Malaysia. All other operators use the F/A-18B/D as a combat capable trainer. Operationally they would not have a dedicated back seater. I was specifically referring to current operational types that have single and dual seat variants in use AND share a common cockpit architecture. The F-15C/E combo does not fit. Practically two different aircraft. Cockpits and systems very different. You know that. Israel uses F-15Ds with a dedicated WSO, but less be honest - This role and weapon system is not going to be simulated, is it? The F-5??? T-38...C'mon. The point of my previous post was to highlight how few aircraft (sharing a similar front cockpit and systems) operate operationally as both single and two crew variants. Im not talking about combat capable twin seaters like USAF F-16Ds/F-15Ds, F/A-18Bs etc or trainers like the T-38. The option list is small. F/A-18E/F F-16D Blk 52 (Israel/Singapore etc..) and you add F/A-18D to the list. I can't think of any others. With only 2 world-wide users of the F/A-18F, I would think that the fan base for an F-16 would be MUCH larger - and the potential to make more $$$ greater, hence the likelihood of an F-16 sim better. There is a huge pool of F4 BMS/FF/OF "pilots" ready to jump in too. As I have said previously, this commentary excludes DCS having contracts for a particular aircraft and driving their commercial development. If is is a consumer sim-commercial only decision - We WILL se an F-16. I hope!! Yes I know carrier ops would be great if done right. PLEASE GIVE US THE VIPER!!! Single/Dual seat block 50/52/52+/MLU, etc... Imagine being able to select an F-16 user nation and then flying correctly painted/configured aircraft. Or choosing a variant based on mission desires/planning needs - a single seater, say for an A2A/SEAD mission OR Two seat Pilot/WSO variant on a strike/CAS mission in a big spine -52+ with conformal tanks, TGP etc with a buddy doing the other seat. Many simmers will also be able to "fly" for their own country due to the proliferation of this aircraft type. The community could be used to develop the variants too - with specific systems (i.e. Carapice for Belguim's MLUs)/munitions (Asraam.IRIS-T etc..) and of course paint schemes - everything from squadrons/special schemes like Tiger Meet, even the T-Birds! There must be 20 countries using these more advanced F-16s all over the world. It is also possible to imagine that F-16 operators could face each other on combat - Turkey V Greece, Israel Vs ?. I don't want to go into politics, but there are possibilities for a theatre featuring adversarial F-16s. Eastern MED/Middle East/North Africa etc...... Friendly F-16s meet at Nellis all the time anyway....Im sure the community would accept this theatre for starters! Some friendly A2A, rear aspect heaters and guns... with various aggressor schemed F-16s - chuck in USN paints too....... AWESOME!!! Just some thoughts

Hog Driver, If the next sim is to be have dual/single seat options then we are limited to: FA-18E/F and F-16C/D Block 52.

F-16C 52+ or F/A-18A/C with APG-73, Colour MFDs, SADL, JHMCS etc..... NOT F-15C because it has no Multi-role capability.

Two Seaters.. Don't get me wrong, I love the F-14 and F-15E as much as anyone. BUT, I don't play online, just on my own - I can't fathom having an AI WSO/RIO that I can work with with the level of communication/teamwork to make it realistic. Having an aircraft that is always operated with 2 crew would alienate many simmers. ED. Please give us a single seater. Like an F-16C 52+. I would also be happy with a legacy hornet (up-graded) - provided highly realistic carrier ops are implemented and real-life documentation can be obtained (for my own self-study). I am somewhat frustrated I can't get hold of an actual TO-1 Flight Manual for the A-10C,and the A-10C Weapons Delivery Manual -34-1. I have these documents for the A-10A and the F-16C 50/52. From a realism perspective I find it crucial to study from the real documents - not the sim docs. This is possible with the F-16, due to the available sources. I am not expecting to get access to the TTP/MCM of course! If anyone DEVs included has an A-10C Flight manual/weps delivery manual, PM me. I will trade it for anything else you my want from my personal collection of 1500+ manuals. Perhaps you might want an F-15E Weps in exchange? Just a couple of thoughts

DCS: F-16C VIPER Dear DCS Developers. Please create DCS: F-16C VIPER. As much as I would enjoy DCS: F/A-18C HORNET, I think there is greater scope in a Viper Project. There is enough documentation available to support highly realistic Blk. 50/52, 52+, CCIP and MLU variants. MLU production Tape M3 documentation is available as are Operational Flight Program Pilot's guides for all versions at least until OFP 4.2+. Block 52+ F.M including PERF appendix for GE and PW and PW + CFT is available. We could see a realistic FM combined with accurate representation of almost the latest avionics tape, including, but not limited to JHMCS, SADL, PGMs, TGPs etc etc... Multi-role single seater. No AI issues with 2 seater. No carrier ops to implement. (this would be uber cool, but I want this sim sooner, rather than later.) May I suggest "out of the box" options to select various modern variants from different nations, with appropriate avionics, munitions and stores, skins etc. I would settle with just a "Nevada" theatre of training to start with!! With over 4000 F-16s sold, all over the world, this aircraft would have a very wide fan base. Also legacy F4.0 BMS/FF-5 drivers (a corps of hard-core simmers) waiting for something new. These people WANT their F-16. (despite many loud, outspoken simmers - not all of us are demanding a dynamic campaign) YES, I know the devs will produce a sim, ultimately decided by what military contracts they have and the ability to make $$$, HOWEVER if their is any discretion.... , Please give us a modern, western, single seat after-burning fast jet with MAX realism. My mind says this needs to be a viper - And soon And Thrustmaster can update their HOTAS Cougar for us too - give us HOTAS Viper. Am I asking for too much? I'm just expressing my deepest desires. I bought DCS-A10C, and admire the simulation, but my heart just isn't in the aircraft. DCS-10C teases me with "what DCS: F-16C VIPER would be." Thank you Flying Bull

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