Vinny002 Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Hi, guys! I really enjoy flying the DCS f-86 sabre which have a fully functioning cockpit!!! I got a couple of questions regarding the f-86 sabre. Does the DCS f-86 cockpit layout is the same as the real f-86 sabre cockpit layout? How do I navigate when I'm flying in the f-86 sabre? Thanks! Cheers, Vincent
Robin_Hood Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 1. "Yes", but remember that there isn't just one layout for all Sabre. It depends upon the version and sometimes even upon the specific aircraft. 2. There are two ways to navigate with the Sabre: a) dead reckoning, ie. you study your map beforehand, and calculate your route as a heading, altitude and speed during a certain time; you should make sure you pick visual references on the ground to confirm you are on the right track, and improve your precision. b) radio-navigation: look on the editor map for the NDBs frequencies, and use your radio-compass to home onto them (or away from them, for that matter); note that you will only have the direction*, not the distance to the NDB *: Be careful, your radio compass do not indicate the bearing in degrees (although you can use it to have just that), but the direction, ie. if the needle is pointing straignt up (ie. North, if you haven't rotated your radio compass), this means the beacon is straight ahead, not that it is north of your position). If you want a bearing to the beacon, you can rotate your radio-compass until your current heading is straight up, and then (and only then), the needle will give you a bearing in degrees to the beacon. I hope it helps you ;) 2nd French Fighter Squadron
Vinny002 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Hi, Robin_Hood! Okay, got it! So like for example, the f-86a sabre have a different cockpit layout than the f-86f-35f sabre which is used in DCS world. There is a NDB radio on the right console, right and the f-86f-35f sabre have no autopilot right? Thanks! Cheers, Vincent
Vinny002 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Posted August 25, 2014 Hi, Oesau! That is what I thought! Thanks! Cheers, Vincent
helljumper Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 i have a question as well...how difficult it is to play without a trackIR? i mean using a flightstick, keyboard is enough to play the game or not? (i dont know how am i suppose to look around to spot enemy)
Vedexent Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 If you do some online research you can find some good information on NDB navigation - for example it is possible to determine how far you are from a beacon, but it takes some maneuvering, some flight time off of course, and some math (put the beacon on your 3/9 line, time how long it takes to displace X degrees at speed Y, do the trigonometry). Also be aware that there appears to be a bug in the NDB radio which I don't think is fixed yet: multiple overlapping Morse code beacons are playing on each channel, so it's almost impossible to use Morse beacon identifiers. One can use the map and your radio compass to tune in the right beacon: I'm in Kutaisi, I know that Kobuleti is roughly at a bearing of 215, I change the radio compass card to my actual heading, dial in about where the Kobuleti beacon is, and check that the radio compass settles on the roughly right bearing. It's not perfect, and it's hard to do if you're not on the ground, but it works for now.
Vedexent Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 i have a question as well...how difficult it is to play without a trackIR? i mean using a flightstick, keyboard is enough to play the game or not? (i dont know how am i suppose to look around to spot enemy) I know there are people that do it. I know you can move the viewpoint around with the mouse. I've even seen them get kills against AI pilots with the Sabre. I wouldn't do it. If my TrackIR broke down, I'd probably stop playing DCS, and go out and get another TrackIR immediately. TrackIR isn't an essential item to play the game, or even dogfight - but it adds so much to it.
helljumper Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 I know there are people that do it. I know you can move the viewpoint around with the mouse. I've even seen them get kills against AI pilots with the Sabre. I wouldn't do it. If my TrackIR broke down, I'd probably stop playing DCS, and go out and get another TrackIR immediately. TrackIR isn't an essential item to play the game, or even dogfight - but it adds so much to it. hmm okay..i asked it because trackIR is not availalbe i my country and the shipping charges are quite high as well
Kayos Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 You don't need TrackIR, it just makes it easier and adds to immersion. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Corrigan Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 To answer your question as a person who has never used track IR. I have never problems using the mouse to fly or dogfight. Although track IR is most probably a great tool. I fly Xplane, FSX, and DCS completely without it and have never had issue. I shoot down other planes, kill ground targets, do everything that people with it do and don't seem to be any worse for the wear. My guess would be that if you have never used it, you won't miss it. I think that if you do have it....then doing without is a major deal. Oh....pm me and I'll get you instructions on how to look around and fly with your mouse. It's really very easy and versatile. You could say the same thing (albeit maybe to a lesser degree) about flying with the keyboard. The question shouldn't really be is it possible to be without, rather would getting one be worth the price. Most would say yes to that last question. Win10 x64 | SSDs | i5 2500K @ 4.4 GHz | 16 GB RAM | GTX 970 | TM Warthog HOTAS | Saitek pedals | TIR5
Vedexent Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 That said, TrackIR is a brand name only. There are other head tracking options, if you're willing to go somewhat down the DIY route. Google for Freetrack, or TrackNoIR
cagrimes Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 Hello Tuco Would you be able to send me instructions on how to look around and fly with the mouse ? Thank you Chuck
Vinny002 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Hi, guys! A couple of questions for you, in the F-86 Sabre, how many RPM or Revolutions Per Minute does the jet engine run at idle speed and how many RPM or revolutions Per Minute does the jet engine run at maximum or 100% power? And can the F-86 Sabre be flown with the canopy open? Thanks! Cheers, Vincent Edited November 22, 2014 by Vinny002
Art-J Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Max RPM for J-47 engine is about 7950. You can calculate interim values from here. Flying with canopy open is possible but up to a certain (rather low) speed, mentioned somewhere in the manual but I cannot recall it at the moment. When you try to fly faster, the canopy get torn away (as I learned the hard way some time ago :D) i7 9700K @ stock speed, single GTX1070, 32 gigs of RAM, TH Warthog, MFG Crosswind, Win10.
Holbeach Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 7950 max. Around 2862 idle. Up to 215 kts max opening. ASUS 2600K 3.8. P8Z68-V. ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2080Ti, RAM 16gb Corsair. M2 NVME 2gb. 2 SSD. 3 HDD. 1 kW ps. X-52. Saitek pedals. ..
Vinny002 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Hi, guys! Thanks for the information! Cheers, Vincent
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