BlackLibrary Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) i made a Startup with jester after i taxi i cant engage nosewheel steering???? tryed Joy button and "N". Ingame i see the button is pressed but no light and steering Edited April 14, 2019 by IronMike aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server
Madbrood Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 Is your nosewheel strut compressed? You can't steer once you kneel the aircraft, you have to extend the strut 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:
BlackLibrary Posted March 13, 2019 Author Posted March 13, 2019 :doh: that was it. thanks! aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server
redmantab Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 :doh: that was it. thanks! Same problem here after training with Jester. Tried extending strut, nothing worked, pressing N, using the joystick. nothing. Odd, nose wheel steering worked perfectly fine taxiing in other areas/conditions. Any thoughts? Definitely not a key bind issue.
turbosteve81 Posted March 19, 2019 Posted March 19, 2019 Nose Wheel steering I was trying to complete the startup trainings and couldn’t for the life of me figure this out. What I didn’t check was to see if my strut was extended or in the kneel position. More than likely it was the latter. What I do find odd is that yesterday I was landing the aircraft at Nellis. All was smooth until I touched down and started to taxi. No NWS! I instinctively pressed S, being used to the F-18. Nothing. Kept pressing it and trying to turn and finally it worked. I swear I never pressed N, which I realized earlier was the correct button to engage NWS. Not sure how all that transpired, but thought I’d throw that out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
smallberries Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 As was mentioned in another tab, it seems if you inadvertently pull the emergency landing gear release, it stops nws from working. I know I've had that a couple of times when trying to extend the fuel probe for startup checklist.
Mezelf Posted March 22, 2019 Posted March 22, 2019 As was mentioned in another tab, it seems if you inadvertently pull the emergency landing gear release, it stops nws from working. I know I've had that a couple of times when trying to extend the fuel probe for startup checklist. is there a way to reboot the system/computer so that you can activate NWS again if you've accidentally pulled the LDG gear release? it's so easy to accidentally click the wrong thing, and even with differential braking AND throttle, the Tomcat just does not want to turn on the ground without NWS.
Shimmergloom667 Posted March 22, 2019 Posted March 22, 2019 is there a way to reboot the system/computer so that you can activate NWS again if you've accidentally pulled the LDG gear release? it's so easy to accidentally click the wrong thing, and even with differential braking AND throttle, the Tomcat just does not want to turn on the ground without NWS. No, when you trigger emergency landing gear release, it empties a compressed gas bottle, so not an easy reset. Maybe HB will add it to the repair option in the ground crew menu. i7 - 9700K | 32 GB DDR4 3200 | RTX 2080 | VKB Gunfighter Mk II /w MCG Pro | Virpil T-50CM2 Throttle | TrackIR 5 | VKB Mk. IV AJS-37 | A/V-8B | A-10C | F-14A/B | F-16C | F-18C | F-86F | FC3 | JF-17 | Ka-50 | L-39 | Mi-8 | MiG-15bis | MiG-19 | MiG-21bis | M2000-C | P-51D | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | UH-1H
flyingscotsman Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 Hi I made a flight on the Persian Gulf Map, with the Stennis. Flew out of Sharjah, and landed on the carrier. Released the hook and moved forward but nosewheel steering did not work. Is it to do with the turning of the landing gear handle, I notice it turned.....don't remember seeing that happen before so will have to play with it a bit...pity really I was so chuffed, and then Jester realised I was screwed and told us to eject,yep...not the final landing I wanted lol....so much to learn
Strikeeagle345 Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Hi I made a flight on the Persian Gulf Map, with the Stennis. Flew out of Sharjah, and landed on the carrier. Released the hook and moved forward but nosewheel steering did not work. Is it to do with the turning of the landing gear handle, I notice it turned.....don't remember seeing that happen before so will have to play with it a bit...pity really I was so chuffed, and then Jester realised I was screwed and told us to eject,yep...not the final landing I wanted lol....so much to learn Every time you land, you need to enable Nose Wheel Steering by pressing the NWS enable / Autopilot enable button on your stick. EDIT: Check for the Yellow NWS Enabled light on the left side of the HUD. Edited March 26, 2019 by Strikeeagle345 Strike USLANTCOM.com i7-9700K OC 5GHz| MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON | 32GB DDR4 3200 | GTX 3090 | Samsung SSD | HP Reverb G2 | VIRPIL Alpha | VIRPIL Blackhawk | HOTAS Warthog
71st_Mastiff Posted March 27, 2019 Posted March 27, 2019 Every time you land, you need to enable Nose Wheel Steering by pressing the NWS enable / Autopilot enable button on your stick. EDIT: Check for the Yellow NWS Enabled light on the left side of the HUD. it's a hit or miss, on MP servers. you have to leave the server and come back in to get it to work. I'm having same issues with the NWS, not turning on even though its bound to the stick "N", and the button is moving. Tried everything up/down on the nose gear, master reset, open close wings, even re-selecting role only thing that works is leave the MP server you're on and rejoin. "any failure you meet, is never a defeat; merely a set up for a greater come back", W Forbes. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts", "He who never changes his mind, never changes anything," Winston Churchill. MSI z690 MPG DDR4 || i9-14900k|| ddr4-128gb PC3200 |zotac RTX 5080|Game max 1300w|Win11| |turtle beach elite pro 5.1|| ViRpiL,T50cm2||MFG Crosswinds|| VT50CM-plus rotor Throttle || G10 RGB EVGA Keyboard/MouseLogitech || PiMax Crystal VR || 32 Asus||
Shimmergloom667 Posted March 27, 2019 Posted March 27, 2019 Hi I made a flight on the Persian Gulf Map, with the Stennis. Flew out of Sharjah, and landed on the carrier. Released the hook and moved forward but nosewheel steering did not work. Is it to do with the turning of the landing gear handle, I notice it turned.....don't remember seeing that happen before so will have to play with it a bit...pity really I was so chuffed, and then Jester realised I was screwed and told us to eject,yep...not the final landing I wanted lol....so much to learn If you turn the Landing Gear lever, you are engaging emergency gear down. This depressurizes a nitrogen container to put out the landing gear in case of a hydraulics loss. Unfortunately NWS won't work afterwards and it can't be repaired on ground (yet), so you will have to restart. Better yet: don't touch the landing gear lever. i7 - 9700K | 32 GB DDR4 3200 | RTX 2080 | VKB Gunfighter Mk II /w MCG Pro | Virpil T-50CM2 Throttle | TrackIR 5 | VKB Mk. IV AJS-37 | A/V-8B | A-10C | F-14A/B | F-16C | F-18C | F-86F | FC3 | JF-17 | Ka-50 | L-39 | Mi-8 | MiG-15bis | MiG-19 | MiG-21bis | M2000-C | P-51D | Spitfire LF Mk. IX | UH-1H
SonofEil Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Hey Heatblur, can we get this to be repairable please? If someone likes to do full alignment cold starts (me) and only has time for maybe one flight a night (me, tonight) it’d be really nice to be able to repair the nws if one accidentally twists the LG handle while attempting to check the refuel probe (yeah, me again). 1 i7 7700K @5.0, 1080Ti, 32GB DDR4, HMD Odyssey, TM WH, Crosswind Rudder...
=Mac= Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Yup, I turned it trying to figure out how to hit the refueling probe. Clicked the probe but it turned the landing gear handle. Thanks for explaining that I need to restart. Cuts down on my confusion! :) The Hornet is best at killing things on the ground. Now, if we could just get a GAU-8 in the nose next to the AN/APG-65, a titanium tub around the pilot, and a couple of J-58 engines in the tail...
draconus Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 ...and even with differential braking AND throttle, the Tomcat just does not want to turn on the ground without NWS. No, had to do it last night. Right brakes, left throttle - turns on a dime ;) If you need more power you can disengage AB assymetry limiter. I got into this at the runway end after 1h mission. NWS was a no go. I quickly remembered this OP so went check how to resolve. OK - there's no solution but to get mission success I needed to park in the right spot... btw: It's HB's fault because I just wanted to check how that "floating emer. gear handle" looks like after fix ;P Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
Crypta Posted November 15, 2019 Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) SIGH.... SO FRUSTRATED.. ALMOST every time I TAKEOFF I HAVE TO CHASE THE AIRPLANE TO KEEP FROM RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY. BUT it is WEIRD SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT SOMETIMES TO THE LEFT. VERY RARELY IT WILL GO STRAIGHT. AND SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL REALLY BAD OTHER TIMES NOT SO MUCH. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS PLS? TY IT IS SO ANNOYING. A TIME OR TWO I HAVE CRASHED BEFORE EVER LEAVING THE GROUND. I'M A NOOB BTW IT STEERS WITH MY TWIST FOR THE RUDDER. I ONLY HAVE THE USE UF MY LEFT HAND DUE TO A BAD STROKE. TY IN ADVANCE Edited November 15, 2019 by Crypta ADDED SOME STUFF
draconus Posted November 15, 2019 Posted November 15, 2019 Crypta, welcome to the hard reality, planes don't drive on rails and are affected by wind and runway imperfection and they are never perfectly balanced (left/right) too. Just use gentle rudder corrections and you're good to go. btw: shift key jammed? Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
TOViper Posted November 17, 2019 Posted November 17, 2019 SIGH.... SO FRUSTRATED.. ALMOST every time I TAKEOFF I HAVE TO CHASE THE AIRPLANE TO KEEP FROM RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY. BUT it is WEIRD SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT SOMETIMES TO THE LEFT. VERY RARELY IT WILL GO STRAIGHT. AND SOMETIMES IT WILL PULL REALLY BAD OTHER TIMES NOT SO MUCH. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS PLS? TY IT IS SO ANNOYING. A TIME OR TWO I HAVE CRASHED BEFORE EVER LEAVING THE GROUND. I'M A NOOB BTW IT STEERS WITH MY TWIST FOR THE RUDDER. I ONLY HAVE THE USE UF MY LEFT HAND DUE TO A BAD STROKE. TY IN ADVANCE Hello Crypta, I tried this out with only one hand, but it takes a little practice. I used my CH 568 Combatstick with the left hand (I am right hand), and put my left little finger on the throttle wheel, and my thumb and first finger around the bottom of the stick. With the throttle I adjust the engines, and with slight movements on the stick left and right I was able to keep the nose on the runway, considering low wind speeds. Don't give up too early, it is manageable! :pilotfly: BTW: I never had rudders, not since 1991 when all started ... Kind regards! TOViper Visit https://www.viggen.training ...Viggen... what more can you ask for? my computer: AMD Ryzen 5600G 4.4 GHz | NVIDIA RTX 3080 10GB | 32 GB 3.2 GHz DDR4 DUAL | SSD 980 256 GB SYS + SSD 2TB DCS | TM Warthog Stick + Throttle + TRP | Rift CV1
IronMike Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 Hey Heatblur, can we get this to be repairable please? If someone likes to do full alignment cold starts (me) and only has time for maybe one flight a night (me, tonight) it’d be really nice to be able to repair the nws if one accidentally twists the LG handle while attempting to check the refuel probe (yeah, me again). Repairs in general are still WIP a bit, but I put down an extra tracker for this. Heatblur Simulations Please feel free to contact me anytime, either via PM here, on the forums, or via email through the contact form on our homepage. http://www.heatblur.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/
Uxi Posted January 19, 2020 Posted January 19, 2020 Just found this one because I hit the emergency brake by accident on a cold start and couldn't figure out why I couldn't steer. Guess it would be an expensive mistake, though perhaps the default binding would be a keybind instead of a mouse action since some other switches are nearby and wouldn't be nearly the same muscle motion to twist out the landing gear handle as flicking a switch. Specs & Wishlist: Core i9 9900k 5.0Ghz, Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero, 64GB G.Skill Trident 3600, Asus RoG Strix 3090 OC, 2TB x Samsung Evo 970 M.2 boot. Samsung Evo 860 storage, Coolermaster H500M, ML360R AIO HP Reverb G2, Samsung Odyssey+ WMR; VKB Gunfighter 2, MCG Pro; Virpil T-50CM v3; Slaw RX Viper v2
nobuttons Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 On 3/26/2019 at 8:11 PM, 71st_Mastiff said: it's a hit or miss, on MP servers. you have to leave the server and come back in to get it to work. I'm having same issues with the NWS, not turning on even though its bound to the stick "N", and the button is moving. Tried everything up/down on the nose gear, master reset, open close wings, even re-selecting role only thing that works is leave the MP server you're on and rejoin. I thought I had this, but it turns out it was the nose gear kneeling randomly on the server. The switch is always set OFF when joining the server, but the actual status of the nose gear value seems to be random for me. Recently I just always flip the gear switch to EXTD every flight and wait and see if I needed it... so far it's been reliable to resolve it on the private MP server I play on with at least a half dozen joins. SYS : RYZEN 9 5950X + Crosshair VIII Hero + RTX 3090 FE 32GB + TridentZ NEO 32GB 3600MHz + FireCuda 520 1TB VR : Pimax 8KX : DCS 1.0, VR, Steam 100% (3148x3160), FOV 120 degrees || Quest2 || Index || Reverb G2 SIM : DCS || Star Wars Squadrons || Rise of Flight || IL2 Battle of Stalingrad || Elite Dangerous || Star Citizen DCS: Textures & Terrain High, Water & Vis Medium, Heat Blur Low, Shadows Medium, MSAA 2x, DoF OFF, Lens Flare Only, Motion Blur Off, SSAA & SSLR Off, Clutter 170, Trees 66%, Smoke 0, Anisotropic 2x, Terrain Shadows Flat, Cockpit Global Illumination On PIT : VKB Gunfighter base + VKB F14 grip || VKB Kosima grip + Virpl TC50 CM3 throttle + Logitch G pedals + Pimax Leap Motion hand tracking + SimShaker feedback
Spurts Posted April 20, 2021 Posted April 20, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 11:45 AM, nobuttons said: I thought I had this, but it turns out it was the nose gear kneeling randomly on the server. The switch is always set OFF when joining the server, but the actual status of the nose gear value seems to be random for me. Recently I just always flip the gear switch to EXTD every flight and wait and see if I needed it... so far it's been reliable to resolve it on the private MP server I play on with at least a half dozen joins. So, to be clear, your saying if NWS doesn't work to cycle the nose compression to EXTD and that clears it up?
Sacarino111 Posted April 22, 2021 Posted April 22, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 7:30 PM, Spurts said: So, to be clear, your saying if NWS doesn't work to cycle the nose compression to EXTD and that clears it up? Hi. Last MP flights I had that kind of issue and cycling the launch bar to full extension of their travel did fix it. It is like if the kneel was partially engaged, not fully extended nor retracted, so completing the cycle did the trick for me. Saludos. Saca111
Spurts Posted April 26, 2021 Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 5:07 AM, Sacarino111 said: Hi. Last MP flights I had that kind of issue and cycling the launch bar to full extension of their travel did fix it. It is like if the kneel was partially engaged, not fully extended nor retracted, so completing the cycle did the trick for me. Saludos. Saca111 solved my problem! Thanks!
F1GHTS-ON Posted November 18, 2021 Posted November 18, 2021 Using this thread to ask another NWS question. (Keeps NWS questions together?) If by accident you taxi a couple of feet too far forward on Stennis or Forrestal, I have found the bow area (FLY 1) too narrow to turn around in, even with what I believe to be full left/right lock. External view seems to show my F14 only showing approx 45degrees of turn. Is this right? There is no NWS HIGH option like on AV-8B, but surely the nose wheel can turn further? Thank you
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