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Asphelite presents: AERIAL COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 2023 "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill Dear fighter pilots and friends - I am incredibly proud to announce the first instance of this entirely new tournament! Aerial Combat Championship, ACC or AC² for short, is a 6v6, NoAWACS, BVR Tournament created with the intend to provide a new approach to the competitive tournaments, while also enrichening the amount of tournaments available. I will talk about more specific info on how the tourny is set up a bit further down, but first I would like to elaborate on my motivation or why I set out to create this tournament: Flying DCS since early 2021 and competing in the competitive space since joining my squadron in ~August-September 2021, together with OneTrickPony we have been able to compete in numerous events - SATAL and SATAC, TACT and others just to name a few - and sadly had some few bad but mostly a lot of great experiences in these past tournaments. I personally (and my team) often felt like some different or variating modes or setups were missing - so I finally decided to make my run for it. With ACC I am aiming to give everyone a great place and opportunity to have fun in their favorite airframe, while also trying to make it fair. I value good communications and I hope you find that I stand by my word. For me, honest sportsmanlike behaviour is at upmost priority and I expect this from every one of you as well. I am very lucky to have a couple of very experienced pilots from different squadrons help me refine the ruleset I created - and without @vtaf_archer, I dont think that I would have been able to create the many scripts and systems that I initially planned for. Thank you all very much for that You all are incredible people and pilots and I would not be able to bring this tournament to everyone without you. Alright, with all of that being said: Lets get to business, shall we? GENERAL INFORMATION The ACC Discord-Server serves as the main source of information as well as the means for organizing each element during the tournament. Please join the server for everything important via the link below: -> Discord Invite Link <- Please be informed that every detail about the tournament can be found in the Discord and will be explained there in more depth, as well as giving you the opportunity to directly ask questions (ticket system [preferred] or public channel). This forum post serves as a rough overview. Discord Server Membership is required for a valid sign up. Format and Structure Aerial Combat Championship (ACC) is a 6 versus 6, NoAWACS, BVR tournament focused solely on the competitive PvP aspect of DCS. Unlike other tournaments, its combat zone is rectangular (see Discord maps-setup section). A maximum of 16 teams may sign up for the tournament. ACC consists of two phases - a group and an elimination phase. 1) Group phase: The phase consists of two stages, with 4 groups consisting of 4 teams each. Every team plays against each other team in its respective group ("Round Robin"). Group allocation will be random in Stage 1, for Stage 2 there is a fair system in place ensuring compliance with the rest of the rules (see the Discord Ruleset Channels for more detailed information). 2) Elimination phase: This phase consists of two divisions, created from the top 8 and bottom 8 teams at the end of the group phase. Each division plays their own Knockout, so everyone stays in the tournament until their ultimate defeat during the eliminations. Restrictions Airframe Restrictions: - Modern airframes only - No F15C -> there is an F15E Weapons-pool: - No Jammers, no Smokes, no A2G Weapons - TALDS, TPODs allowed Other limitations: - No 9X - Max. 8 A2A Missiles - Max. 4x Fox-3 (any) - Max. 2x R-73 WSO's and RIO's are welcome! (No restrictions) Sign Ups You can only sign up via the Discord linked above. Please monitor this thread or the Discord for announcements. Scheduling Each stage and phase has a deadline. Matches are to be completed prior to the deadline expiring. The initial schedule will include default dates, however everyone is free to negotiate a more fitting date and time as long as such a rescheduling is within the rules of the tournament. Prizes Currently, there are no prizes - you fight for fun and honor. Honor and Glory - Dignity in Death Further Information - Maps flown during the tournament are Caucasus, Syria and Persian Gulf - since not everyone has all the maps, there is a common map-pool created during the match-selection process, providing "replacement" or "substitute" maps in case of missing maps, always allowing to choose one out of three maps. Please see the rules-section on the discord or the rulebook below. - There will be dedicated tournament servers. (Big thanks to everyone at OneTrickPony for allowing me to use the servers) - Matches will be streamed live (if possible). Please monitor the Discord Servers announcement chat for that purpose. - Please join the discord or DM me directly, if you have questions. I am happy to assist and clarify. Thank you for taking a look at all of this, it really means a lot to me. Please see the Ruleset on the Discord for detailed information on any these topics, it is extremely important that you have read them. Alternatively, if you do not wish to join the discord yet, feel free to take a look at the full Rulebook attached to this very forum post. Please join the Discord (Invite Link here) for further and especially more detailed information. I hope I could wake your teams interest in participating in this tournament. I am very much looking forward to seeing you soon with kindest regards Asphelite Fight's on! Contact: Discord @Asphelite If you wish to provide prizes by sponsoring the tournament despite this being the first iteration of the tournament and my appearance as an organizer, please DM me via Discord. Do not reply to this post. ACC23_rulebook_releaseversion_v8.pdf

Buenas tardes a todos, Quisiera compartir con la comunidad nuestro curso de BVR TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT realizado para el entrenamiento de nuestros pilotos del escuadrón. Este curso esta disponible en la plataforma thinkific como también se ira subiendo periódicamente a YouTube, dejo los link mas abajo. Debe considerar: El curso esta completo en su gran mayoría pero se espera finalizar los últimos 5 o 6 videos dentro de los siguientes 45 días. El curso es basado desde distintas fuentes de información abierta, datos obtenidos mediante análisis cuantitativo en DCS y SOP propios de nuestro escuadrón. Pueden haber errores , siéntase libre de reportarlos y considere que algunos procedimientos han sido intencionalmente modificados para DCS y para nuestro escuadrón. Esperamos que les guste y le sea útil, agradecemos la critica constructiva y el debate y nos ayudaría mucho, suscribirte, compartir y dar un like en el canal de youtube. Link thinkific: https://vfa-s-school.thinkific.com/enrollments Invitación a Discord del escuadrón: https://discord.gg/K5KK8hutt6 Canal de youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewPFHo4Dt3B8Pr0nfkQilA null

Hi everyone, Simple question, is there a way when gamemaster or JTAC mode is enable you can't see the missiles or munition that is being fire from friendly and hostile units ? Critical for BVR and also for SAM lunches. Last but not least is possible to hide the specific model of the unit and the name of the player. I don't care if this can be done via scripting. Thanks.

Oceanic Combat Group is currently taking applications for the May 2021 intake. G'day guys and girls, OCG is a fun and friendly group that focuses on real life training and the RAAF doctrine. We will teach you everything from airfield operations through to advanced dogfighting and BVR skills, and have a few laughs along the way. We meet every Wednesday night for a group meeting and training from 19:45 AEST. We require a reasonable level of commitment to training, and expect trainees to complete their 101 & 102 training within 4 months of joining. All candidates should have a good working knowledge of a fast jet airframe, have the Persian Gulf map, and be able to attend the Wednesday night sessions on a regular basis. Come and say "hi" in our Discord channel, and feel free to jump on any of our public servers! More info on the website: https://oceaniccombatgroup.com.au/ Discord: http://discord.gg/ZmXEBSU Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePuf0rCeV2PFTXTOfBjNCGgVVeOQ2Pzfz9G-ZQz3hAR32j2g/viewform(edited)

AI aircraft are still refusing to utilize BVR missiles for me as of 5-20-2022. Set up a Mig-29S and F/A-18C to test the new BVR AI; they fail to employ AIM-120C, AIM-120B, AIM-7, R-77, and R-27R(tested them all). Instead, they close to the merge and then use their AIM-9X or R-73 missiles. Track file is attached, thanks in advance. 5-20-2022_2147.trk

Currently the DMC (Digital Maneuvering Cue) is missing from the AA mode. DMC is a very useful tool for showing the quality of missile shot you have taken. Its incredibly useful for BVR shot doctrine.

Hallo DCS Freunde, ich bin gerade dabei BVR und WVR und ACM richtig zu lernen und habe mich Heute, mehrere Male erfolglos an der 8 FA18 vs 4 MIG29 vs 4 SU27 Instant Mission versucht und wurde leider immer spätestens nach dem dem 2 Abschuss selbst abgeschossen. Ich habe mir auf das linke MFD (sollte doch bei der Hornet so heißen) immer die SA Page und unten die EW und links natürlich das Radar hingesetzt, meine Technik war eigentlich zuerst nach dem Start der Mission in 3 oder 9 Position zu den MiGs und SU27 zu fliegen und dann meine Wingmänner zum Angreifen zu bringen, leider wurden diese nur relativ schnell selbst ausgeschossen und ich selbst brauche auch immer eine Weile nach dem Radar aufschalten der Gegner für die IFF Prüfung und bekomme auch eher selten das Shot Symbol angezeigt, meistens werde ich dann aus dem nichts abgeschossen ohne das die Gegner mir aufschalten konnte oder sehen konnte. Ist es euch schon gelungen diese Mission zu überstehen und wenn ja was sind eure Techniken was würdest ihr z.B want priorisieren, alle Tipps von Reddit usw. haben bei mir nur geholfen länger zu überleben ? Beste Virtuelle Flieger Grüße

Thanks in advance for anyone taking the time to read the entire post. I am interested of having one on one training for BVR and BFM even if this training is provided with payment. Fortunately/Unfortunately I cannot commit every day to DCS, but rather once or twice per week. That been said, the time I commit on DCS is very valuable for me, meaning, I need to use every minute of my flying time to learn/absorb something. So far, I joined two squadrons and the way of learning is sort of "just jump in the sea and start swimming. At some point, you will learn how to swim" I know this is one of the best ways to learn, but it does not work on all cases (at least not in my case). It's not easy to join a BVR PVP session with advance pilots and all you do for two hours in try to just follow up and understand what is happening. I understand most you learned that way. My profile: Been flying about a year++ in DCS ( ~100 hours) Age:37 I am aware of the basic principles like: - Mar - Notch/Gimbal - 1 circle vs 2 circle - speed is energy - exchange energy for turning Essentially, I am looking for someone to transfer my theory into practice and start learning and evolving.

Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage zum aufschalten eines anderen Flugzeuges per Radar im BVR Luftkampf was dabei Natürlich erheblich zur SA beiträgt. Wenn ich z.B in einer F16 oder FA18 usw. in einer Höhe von 30Kft fliege, höher oder tiefer und der Gegner auch in etwa die selbe Höhe hat und wir z.B eine Entfernung von 50NM haben, warum kann ich mich dann manchmal nicht aufschalten im TWS,RWS und der Gegner schon obwohl beide sich nicht in der Notch befinden sondern beide genau auf Kollisionskurs aufeinander zufliegen. Wo liegt beim Radar der Zusammenhang zwischen der Fluggeschwindigkeit des Bandits und was kann man tun um wieder in der Lage zu sein ihn zu aufzuschalten ? Vielen Dank ich freue mich auf eure Antworten !

Dear Everyone Our International Competition event will be coming very soon. Prepare yourselves and be ready to compete with each other in Asia! ARCCO - Asia Region Combat Competition The Asia Region Combat Competition 2023 (ARCCO) is a premier event that brings together top-notch air forces from across the Asian region. This highly anticipated competition showcases the skill, precision, and expertise of fighter pilots and their teams in intense aerial combat scenarios. It serves as a platform for fostering friendly competition, sharing best practices, and advancing the art of air combat in the region. This event is colaborate between DCS Indonesia & DCS Malaysia **Sponsored by:** - Eagle Dynamics - Fox 3 Managed Solution - Tacview Feel free to join - Details: https://gvaw.web.id/asia-region-combat-competition-2023/ Registration: https://bit.ly/arcco2023 Join Discord DCS Asia https://discord.gg/YEtQHaygfP