No takeoff training missions (M02x & M03) in module?

[Bahger]

Guys, am I correct in assuming that Baltic_Dragon is releasing these missions currently? I just bought the module and was surprised to see a pretty complete list of voice-over training missions but nothing on the various takeoff modes, or simple navigation. I've searched but I cannot find downloads. Excuse the novice question but can anyone help me out? Many thanks.

[Nealius]

According to his Facebook posts they are a work in progress, though I'm curious how realistic they will be considering the current incorrect placement of the Pitch Carets. I'm working on a YT tutorial series taking into account the unfinished state/inaccuracies/my 70+hrs of DCS Harrier stick time, but it's slow work.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Nealius

[Harlikwin]

Its not really hard in game (what relationship to IRL the game has I don't know)

Here is what I do:

 

Power up

Set vtol mode

Set water switch to takeoff.

Set flaps to takeoff (down) 60degrees

set nozzles to 82 deg (directly down)

 

Increase throttle to full (or a bit less if you are light)

 

Once you are moving vertically, pitch down some maybe 2-5deg, and start slowly rotating the nozzles forward. The main thing to keep an eye on is your vertical velocity tape, and make sure its not negative.

 

You want to keep the throttle as low as possible to prevent water use if you can, mostly because you need water to land alot more than to takeoff. Again, depending on your flight profile.

[Nealius]

STO (Short Take Off) is the most often used in the Harrier. Easiest way is to currently use the VREST page but it's not totally realistic. It will give you your nozzle rotation speed for a 60° nozzles short takeoff.

 

Before takeoff

1. Lined up on the runway, HUD in VSTOL mode, anti-skid switch on ('CAST' displaying in the HUD)

2. Nozzle stop set at 60°, check VREST page and note NRAS (speed at which you rotate the nozzles), set nozzles at 10°

3. Trim 2° Nose Down -- real world procedure that currently only works on an empty jet; if you have stuff hanging off the wings just set trim to 0°

4. Set flaps to STOL, set water up to TO

 

Takeoff run

1. Hold the brakes, hold down the NWS button ('NWS' displaying in the HUD)

2. Run the engines up to 80% or so, check nothing funny is going on

3. Release brakes, throttle MAX

4. When you reach your NRAS, slam the nozzles down to the nozzle stop and you'll get 60° nozzles, and nicely come off the ground

 

After takeoff

1. Put the Witch Hat at around 6° (just a smidge above the 5° mark) in the HUD.

2. Smoothly reduce nozzle angle to 25°, keeping your velocity vector above the Witch Hat (nozzle out too fast and the VV will fall below the Witch Hat = bad)

3. Reduce power to about 100% so the water isn't flowing any more, then turn the water off

4. Set flaps to AUTO, then raise the gear

5. Continue smoothly nozzling out to 0° nozzles, select NAV mode

(6. Move the nozzle stop all the way off)

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Your most commonly used landing will be the FNSL (Fixed Nozzle Short Landing)

 

Before landing

1. Slow to 250kts, select VSTOL mode, check the nozzle stop is off, and set flaps to AUTO

2. Rotate nozzles to 25° and lower the gear (you'll notice an increase in lift)

3. Set flaps STOL and set water down to LD (you probably won't need it, but the extra RPM helps anyway)

4. Approach like any other aircraft, but keep AoA between 8-10, and I like to keep the Witch Hat on the horizon

 

Final

1. As you get closer to the runway (say 3/4 a mile or so) set nozzles to 60° (if you're slower than 165kts you will balloon; just shove the stick forward/reduce power to control it)

2. DO NOT FLARE -- you're supposed to touchdown with about 350fps descent rate

 

After landing

1. Reduce throttle to around half or so

2. Rotate nozzles all the way to 99°

3. Increase throttle to 70% RPM for "reverse thrust" -- just don't do it too fast or the jet will want to take off again

4. Once you've slowed to about 20-25kts, use the wheel brakes

5. Turn off the water, set flaps to CRUISE, set nozzles to 10°, taxi off the runway