Landing the A 10 C

[ex81]

Ooops, I did not see that there were almost 3 pages. So, don`t go on reading this post !!!!

Hi,

you can download more than one manual (quick star guide, manual, etc.) from the download pages when you choose the web site of DCS.

I`m also relativly new to this "game" and reading TFM did help a lot. Imho, all you need to be sucessful is time , time and patience. Good luck.

ex81

Edited March 1, 2016 by ex81

[Fish]

For landing's and other stuff, there's lots of demonstration videos you can sit back and watch, to help get you started.

[Remarkymarkable]

Awesome! I'm well on my way! Anyone know it there are "hard copies" of the flight manual

available anywhere? It would be nice be able to have it handy while in the SIM.

[GurbY]

Awesome! I'm well on my way! Anyone know it there are "hard copies" of the flight manual

available anywhere? It would be nice be able to have it handy while in the SIM.

Check Lulu.com https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiAzrSVoaDLAhXLPhQKHSpXAYsQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lulu.com%2Fshop%2Feagle-dynamics%2Fdcs-a-10c-warthog-manual%2Fpaperback%2Fproduct-20469424.html&usg=AFQjCNHbknSfcOfWtaiOG5NiXR2OWwdC7Q&sig2=BhJxnzGi-8GwcQ5w-T8nwA&bvm=bv.115339255,d.d24

[Remarkymarkable]

Thanks GurbY, just ordered the paperback. ( $200 for the hardcover :( )

[apolloace]

Though I am not new to flight sims, I am not a expert either, but

I find it relatively easy to land the A10C, compared to the Su25T. :)

 

I know they are at different levels of flight models (AFM for Su25T & PFM for A10C),

nevertheless I used to break one of the landing gears on the Su25T regularly

during the initial learning phase. With the A10C I crash-landed only once during the rookie phase.

 

I have even landed safely without the flaps or airbrakes extended,

only controlling my speed & attitude of the aircraft (only possible for long runways).

 

For a PFM aircraft, I find it strange, that landing seems so easy. :D

 

[Xavven]

Though I am not new to flight sims, I am not a expert either, but

I find it relatively easy to land the A10C, compared to the Su25T. :)

 

I know they are at different levels of flight models (AFM for Su25T & PFM for A10C),

nevertheless I used to break one of the landing gears on the Su25T regularly

during the initial learning phase. With the A10C I crash-landed only once during the rookie phase.

 

I have even landed safely without the flaps or airbrakes extended,

only controlling my speed & attitude of the aircraft (only possible for long runways).

 

For a PFM aircraft, I find it strange, that landing seems so easy. :D

 

 

That's not surprising! I, too, find the A-10C to be much easier to land compared to the Su-25T. My guess is that it has to do with the SAS. The A-10C just flies more smoothly and seems to dampen oscillations. Not to mention it has a TVV, which is just more intuitive to me than a simple vertical velocity indicator.

[Gliptal]

The sheer presence of an FPM and an AoA indexer make landings trivial in anything but IFR conditions. Provided both work and are consistent, you can easily land any aircraft safely on your first try.

[bzhnono]

Try the last mission of the Ennemy Within, the final landing, even if not IFR is pretty tricky

[mwd2]

Try this for IFR: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=101213

[Gliptal]

Try the last mission of the Ennemy Within, the final landing, even if not IFR is pretty tricky

I just started that campaign, looking forward to it then. :pilotfly:

[Fish]

Thanks GurbY, just ordered the paperback. ( $200 for the hardcover :( )

 

Might be better saving for a cheap 10" tablet.

[GurbY]

Might be better saving for a cheap 10" tablet.

Hmmm. Yes and no. Although I like things like search etc in a doc on a tablet, I still very much appreciate the printed manual...

[yipster]

That's not surprising! I, too, find the A-10C to be much easier to land compared to the Su-25T. My guess is that it has to do with the SAS. The A-10C just flies more smoothly and seems to dampen oscillations. Not to mention it has a TVV, which is just more intuitive to me than a simple vertical velocity indicator.

 

I think the A10C is the easiest plane to land in the whole DCS module library given the stability of the plane's design and slow approach speed required. I'd say landing the A10C in ILS and crosswind is easier than the Dora in calm weather.

 

 

Back on topic, Remarkymarkable should keep trying with the given hints here. It sounded like you're in too fast for the approach.

 

Maybe after a failed attempt, save the track file and upload it here, we could have a look at what you did wrong and give you some constructive feedback based on your actions. :)

 

Good luck :)

[Remarkymarkable]

I've pretty much got it now, I soon as I learned where the speed brake control was on the

HOTAS I've had perfect landings!

[Yurgon]

I'd say landing the A10C in ILS and crosswind is easier than the Dora in calm weather.

 

Amen to that. ;)

[Puma]

Freeze trackir I find helps quiet a bit as you get queues of tanker movement vs your own fixed pit.