DaveRindner Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 OK I got it. Only $23, I think its worth it. Great frame rate! Good looking model. Feels like American MIG-21bis. Small , quick, nimble, limited AA weapons. Daylight fighter.
DaveRindner Posted October 4, 2017 Author Posted October 4, 2017 looking for English F-5E manual pdf.
Charly_Owl Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 What bbrz said. There is also a real life manual available on Avialogs. You can also consult this resource for newcomers who want a smoother learning curve: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=171646 Chuck's DCS Tutorial Library Chuck's Guides on Mudspike Chuck's Youtube Channel Chuck's Patreon
VZ_342 Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 It’s a steal at $23! Great little aircraft, very nimble and fun!
StandingCow Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 I initially dismissed the F5 as "a trainer" that I wasn't interested in.... boy was I wrong. Ended up getting it for the Mig vs F5 blueflag campaign and had an absolute blast learning and fighting in the F5. It feels like you fly it more than it flying you. 5900X - 32 GB 3600 RAM - 1080TI My Twitch Channel ~Moo
DaveRindner Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 I find that it is easy to land. Approach and threshhold KIAS of 145-150, flaps down(auto), pop chute and apply wheel break. Startup is a little different, becouse there is no APU. Must remember to raise strut for takeoff. I imagine that if A-4 Skyhawk is ever released for DCS, it would fly like F-5E. I am not sure that F-5E flight model is of PFM grade though.
DaveRindner Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 Well a T-38 is basically a lengthened two seat F-5. It is a very forgiving , but high performing aircraft. Many tactical wings, and even down to tactical squadron, have T-38 assigned to them for pilot currency, basic checkouts, advanced navigation, and flight practice without racking up hours on the tactical airframe. So F-22, F-35, F-15E, B-1B, and B-2 units use T-38 for pilot training, and flight hours qualifications, without having to fly the actual airframe. The T-38s have advanced communications and navigation systems that emulate or simulate advanced systems on tactical aircraft. NASA also used T-38 for Space Shuttle programme. It is a popular chase plane.
drPhibes Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 I am not sure that F-5E flight model is of PFM grade though. Just curious: what do you base this on?
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted October 5, 2017 ED Team Posted October 5, 2017 I am not sure that F-5E flight model is of PFM grade though. Key Features of the DCS: F-5E Tiger II: Professional Flight Model that accurately mimics the performance and flight characteristics of this legendary fighter BST would disagree, but if you have data to suggest different they will be happy to take a look Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, PIMAX Crystal
DaveRindner Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 OK, it has PFM. Since BST and other users say so. My initial feeling becouse it was so easy to fly , right from start, even the landing. I am having trouble getting to spin. So at angels 10, slow down to 150 kias, idle throttle, drop to 135 , then full rudder. The aircraft should (or I think) stall and spin into rudder direction. Not really happens for me. The nose drops, KIAS increases and nose authority returns.
drPhibes Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 Sorry to say so, but feelings and opinions are worthless unless they can be backed up in some way, either with technical evidence, or personal experience with the exact type of aircraft in question.
Madbrood Posted October 8, 2017 Posted October 8, 2017 Well a T-38 is basically a lengthened two seat F-5. Well, more like the F-5 is a shortened single seat T-38 i7-4770k | EVGA GTX 980 SC | 16GB DDR3 | TrackIR 5, TM Warthog HOTAS, Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals DCS: F-16C, F/A-18C, F-14A/B, AV-8B, FC3, A-10C, Black Shark II, UH-1H, F-86F, MiG-21bis, Mirage 2000C, AJS-37, F-5E :pilotfly:
sunhawkro Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 Cat Driver here! I also bought the F-5 due to the low price and I was impressed. While I love the Mig-21 I ended up loving the Tiger more. While only having to AIM-9s for air to air and guns of course I found myself dropping GBUs and doing Rocket runs. I think the A2G Capabilities exceed the MiG's but both planes have their charm. The startup is fun however having ground compressed air, rather than internal APU, but it works.
Nooch Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 OK, it has PFM. Since BST and other users say so. My initial feeling becouse it was so easy to fly , right from start, even the landing. I am having trouble getting to spin. So at angels 10, slow down to 150 kias, idle throttle, drop to 135 , then full rudder. The aircraft should (or I think) stall and spin into rudder direction. Not really happens for me. The nose drops, KIAS increases and nose authority returns. I just got the F-5 last week and I can tell you it's definitely PFM. No doubt about it. Some planes can be much easier to fly than others but that's just how they are in real life. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
viperdogsnake Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 Best module in DCS right now, Belsimtek hasnt sold me a bad module yet. Cheers on
DaveRindner Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 I like the module. I have no regrets, and I wish BELSIMTEK all the good luck and tidings. Hope to see more high integrity modules from them. That said, the most realistic, and in my opinion best, module for DCS, is A-10C. A-10C is the only module that allows user to experience AG combat in all weather and visibility conditions, with retention of precision weapon delivery.
dimitrischal Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 I like the module. I have no regrets, and I wish BELSIMTEK all the good luck and tidings. Hope to see more high integrity modules from them. That said, the most realistic, and in my opinion best, module for DCS, is A-10C. A-10C is the only module that allows user to experience AG combat in all weather and visibility conditions, with retention of precision weapon delivery. Not comparable to the F5 which is a day fighter and flew decades before, it's like comparing apples to potatoes.
Nooch Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 That said, the most realistic, and in my opinion best, module for DCS, is A-10C. A-10C is the only module that allows user to experience AG combat in all weather and visibility conditions, with retention of precision weapon delivery. The A-10C isn't necessarily more realistic than the others. It just has a different set of capabilities. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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