philstyle Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I've love for a realism/difficulty option that allowed the sim to throw a few (random) switches/ controls into a NON-default state for COLD SPAWN aircraft. This would force the pilot (if using that difficulty option) to go through a proper pre-start check in order to confirm the position of all the relevant controls etc.. We get given these fantastic full start-up videos by ED, and complex manuals with detailed check-regimes with each module, however due to the fact that most aircraft start with large numebrs of predictably set controls at spawn, we can considerably short cut the checks, or abandon them almost altogether. On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/philstylenz Storm of War WW2 server website: https://stormofwar.net/
machete Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I like this idea. Other approach would be to save the state of switches, fuel and maybe other systems from your last flight. I know some paid aircraft in X-plane do this, so It´s important to follow proper preflight and shutdown checklists.
Pilot909 Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Pretty good idea DCS Modules Owned:A-10C, FC3, Yak-52, F/A-18C, AV-8B, AJS-37, F-5E, M-2000C, L-39, Hawk T.1A, C-101EB/CC, MiG-15bis, MiG-21bis, BF-109K4, FW-190D9, Spitfire LF Mk. IX, P-51D, UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, KA-50, F-86, DCS:CA, WWII assets, F-14A/A+/B DCS Terrains Owned: All PLEASE MAKE UH-60L and AH-64D!!! :pilotfly:
statrekmike Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 This does seem like a really nice idea actually. It would be good to have a option that can be ticked in the mission editor aircraft properties that would randomly throw a few switches into incorrect positions.
SharpeXB Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 Well the correct thing to do would be for that option to leave all your switch positions where you left them, not just at random. i9-14900KS | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO | 64GB DDR5 5600MHz | iCUE H150i Liquid CPU Cooler | ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 4090 OC | Windows 11 Home | 2TB Samsung 980 PRO NVMe | Corsair RM1000x | LG 48GQ900-B 4K OLED Monitor | CH Fighterstick | Ch Pro Throttle | CH Pro Pedals | TrackIR 5
Mars Exulte Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 I think this would be a good idea, too. The Harrier at one early point seemed to do this, as I would occasionally encounter switches that weren't where I expected. Де вороги, знайдуться козаки їх перемогти. 5800x3d * 3090 * 64gb * Reverb G2
Magic Zach Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Yeah, this would be great. I don't even check all the controls and switches. It's completely redundant. This would make the start up, for warbirds particularly, much more dynamic. It should only be for small things though. I'd like to see some dynamics on the engine quality as well. Starting up the warbirds is far too easy. I could mute DCS and blindfold myself, and still consistently start up the carbureted warbirds every time. Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 4090, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5-3600, Samsung 990 PRO Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria, Germany
Northstar98 Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Yeah I like this idea - either randomised, user selected and/or 'how you left it' Modules I own: F-14A/B, F-4E, Mi-24P, AJS 37, AV-8B N/A, F-5E-3, MiG-21bis, F-16CM, F/A-18C, Supercarrier, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, Mirage 2000C, FC3, MiG-15bis, Ka-50, A-10C (+ A-10C II), P-47D, P-51D, C-101, Yak-52, WWII Assets, CA, NS430, Hawk. Terrains I own: South Atlantic, Syria, The Channel, SoH/PG, Marianas. System: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX, AMD Ryzen 5 7600, Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 32 GB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070S FE, Western Digital Black SN850X 1 TB (DCS dedicated) & 2 TB NVMe SSDs, Corsair RM850X 850 W, NZXT H7 Flow, MSI G274CV. Peripherals: VKB Gunfighter Mk.II w. MCG Pro, MFG Crosswind V3 Graphite, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro.
Magic Zach Posted March 31, 2019 Posted March 31, 2019 Yeah I like this idea - either randomised, user selected and/or 'how you left it'“How I left it” I like that one a lot. Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 4090, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5-3600, Samsung 990 PRO Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria, Germany
Bimbac Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 I think that you guys do not understand one thing: If you want your cockpit not to be in order means you imply your crew chiefs not doing their work properly because it is THEIR responsibility to visually check the cockpit after each flight and get everything in the default state. Remember, it's the crew chief who owns the plane - the pilot is merely borrowing it! Sent via mobile phone using Tapatalk
Dakota Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 I think that you guys do not understand one thing: If you want your cockpit not to be in order means you imply your crew chiefs not doing their work properly because it is THEIR responsibility to visually check the cockpit after each flight and get everything in the default state. Remember, it's the crew chief who owns the plane - the pilot is merely borrowing it! Sent via mobile phone using Tapatalk Ya, this is true. Crew chiefs prepare the cockpit prior to flight. Those switches better be in the right position or you're getting written up.
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