AvroLanc Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) Since today (possibly yesterday...) marks the one year anniversary of the Hornets EA release it’s only right to say Happy Birthday to our first 4th Gen western fast jet. It’s been an amazing year for DCS and the release of the Hornet is the catalyst for much of the success. It feels like the community and interest has grown exponentially since the F/A-18 has been available, more so than any other release, it truly is a significant module. The interest and input of real world hornet crew and maintainers is also noticeable and probably a first for DCS on such a scale. It’s been a blast soaking up all the knowledge, enthusiasm and excitement surrounding modern fast jet operations. Sure, at times it’s been difficult waiting for new eagerly anticipated new features but in our heart of hearts I’m sure we know these things take time. Like it or loath it, that EA I guess. It’s certainly kept us glued to Matt’s mini updates for the past 12 months. It’s acutally been a fun, if seemingly a little slow at times, process. It may not be perfect yet, but well done ED, Wags and the Hornet team for a fantastic module and happy birthday to our Hornet. Let’s have many more years of Hornet enjoyment. It looks like there’s many more DCS wide and Hornet improvements to come, and I’m sure the 2nd year anniversary will have us flying a truly amazing jet. .......since no one else mentioned it. Edited May 31, 2019 by AvroLanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak525 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Indeed. F/A-18 is certainly my favorite module. It's come far since it first came out -- yet, it still has far to go until completion as well. Great job to everyone working on the Hornet. Looking forward to all the new systems to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_No32 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Very appropriate, AvroLanc! Time to celebrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathAngel1 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Great job from ED. Hornet is my favorite module. ..:NAVY PILOTS ARE THE THE BEST PILOTS:.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldur Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I literally flew only the Tomcat since it's been released - until I got my Rift recently which I thought I'd best try out in the Hornet instead, and I'm having a hard time trying to fly anything else at the moment And I'm totally looking forward to the VR improvements as well als the JSOW and TGP coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kang Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I appreciate the sentiment and it has indeed been an interesting year. Hard to believe a whole year has passed already again. But one thing I would like to point out is that the Hornet is not the first western 4th generation jet in DCS. Even excluding FC3 that would be the Mirage 2000C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroLanc Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 But one thing I would like to point out is that the Hornet is not the first western 4th generation jet in DCS. Even excluding FC3 that would be the Mirage 2000C. I didn’t buy it so it doesn’t count. Hehe. Also Razbam.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umkhunto Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I didn’t buy it so it doesn’t count. Hehe. Also Razbam.... Not picking up the M2000C is your first mistake. It's brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayos Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 F-18’s been great. Looking forward to the next updates, especially TWS eventually. Can’t wait for that F-16 soon too! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 It's a brilliant module to fly even in early access. Sitting in that cockpit in VR is simply superb. Fighter Pilot Podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 +1. I fly pretty much today most aircraft in DCS, but still consider the F18 to be my “go to” aircraft. Just so versatile and a pleasure to fly. System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2K Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I second most messages. My heart belongs to the Mirage 2000, but the Hornet is clearly a fantastic module I enjoy more and more. Kudos to the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I second most messages. My heart belongs to the Mirage 2000, but the Hornet is clearly a fantastic module I enjoy more and more. Kudos to the team! I've got most of the modules but I passed on the Mirage. I'm definitely gonna check it out. :thumbup: Fighter Pilot Podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven68 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Happy birthday DCS: F/A-18C Hornet!! Intel i5-9600K @ 3.7GHz Gigabyte Z370XP SLI Mobo G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 2070 8GB 256-Bit GDDR6(Assume the latest driver version) Thermaltake Water 3.0 Certified Liquid Cooling System Windows 10 Professional Oculus Rift-S /TrackIR 5 in case VR dies Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog w/ Thrustmaster T-Flight Rudder Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Happy birthday DCS: F/A-18C Hornet!! +1 Modules: KA-50, A-10C, FC3, UH-1H, MI-8MTV2, CA, MIG-21bis, FW-190D9, Bf-109K4, F-86F, MIG-15bis, M-2000C, SA342 Gazelle, AJS-37 Viggen, F/A-18C, F-14, C-101, FW-190A8, F-16C, F-5E, JF-17, SC, Mi-24P Hind, AH-64D Apache, Mirage F1, F-4E Phantom II System: Win 11 Pro 64bit, Ryzen 3800X, 32gb RAM DDR4-3200, PowerColor Radeon RX 6900XT Red Devil ,1 x Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe, 2 x Samsung SSD 2TB + 1TB SATA, MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals - VIRPIL T-50CM and VIRPIL MongoosT-50 Throttle - HP Reverg G2, using only the latest Open Beta, DCS settings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgie79 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) The Hornet was what got me into DCS. Seeing Wags' vid on YT, Ep.03 Cold Start in fact made me decide to invest in a PC (had a Mac before) and DCS. Still today, after expanding DCS with several modules including the Tomcat, the Hornet is still my most favorite plane. I love it! :) Although I think it'll get serious competition when the Viper is released. :smartass: Edited May 31, 2019 by dawgie79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strikeeagle345 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Didn't it come out the 23rd last year? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2597 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Yea, that cold start video has been sent to so many of my friends to give them an idea what I'm going on about. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvroLanc Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Didn't it come out the 23rd last year? Nope, think that was the PG map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglewings Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Happy birthday to dcs Hornet. Indeed my favorite module. Engine startup is fast and easy. My recent vr experience in it has been a blast. Looking forward to more days with the Hornet. Cheers. Windows 10 Pro 64bit|Ryzen 5600 @3.8Ghz|EVGA RTX 3070 XC3 Ultra|Corair vengence 32G DDR4 @3200mhz|MSI B550|Thrustmaster Flightstick| Virpil CM3 Throttle| Thrustmaster TFRP Rudder Pedal /Samsung Odyssey Plus Headset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurger13 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Happy BDay Hornet! By far my favorite fixed wing module! Thanks DCS Team for all the hard work!:thumbup: i9-13900K@5.8Ghz, RTX 4070 TI 12GB, Aorus Elite AX MB, 64GB DDR5 6000, 2x2TB M.2 980pro SSDs, Win11 64 P, TM Warthog, T-IR 2D @ 4K, Quest Pro VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyll Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I still watch the official early release video for the Hornet and get goosebumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegOhm_SD Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Great Module...can’t believe it has been a year...time to get the systems completed and add the carrier module! Time flies when your having fun! Thanks ED! Cooler Master HAF XB EVO , ASUS P8Z77-V, i7-3770K @ 4.6GHz, Noctua AC, 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro, EVGA 1080TI 11GB, 2 Samsung 840 Pro 540GB SSDs Raid 0, 1TB HDD, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300W PS, G930 Wireless SS Headset, TrackIR5/Wireless Proclip, TM Warthog, Saitek Pro Combat Pedals, 75" Samsung 4K QLED, HP Reverb G2, Win 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbot Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 One of the best modules in DCS, even if just in EA. :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldur Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 My heart belongs to the Mirage 2000 I'd have never even remotely guessed that I can say, despite RAZBAM being themselves and not the quickest bugfixers, the Mirage is definately worth it. There really is no reason not to get it. It's far easier to understand the objections from parts of the community when it comes to the Harrier though, but even that one still is fun. I had fun with the Hornet from the very beginning of it's EA and even though I always have been waiting for certain features and some fixes as well, I never got bored with the module and there's still so much to learn or just to improve my skills in. And it's great to get things step by step, kinda is easier that trying to learn a full suite at once. This way we can concentrate on the things we have and have enough time to get used to them until new things get added. That way we'll be good at operating the thing once it's finished. Someone who waits until that point will be overwhelmed with a lot of complexity at once we didn't have when we learnt all that stuff in little steps. And basically, the same applies to other EA modules as well, it just might take longer to get to the finished state. With all the modules, there's always something to spend time on, just waiting for a certain thing of a certain module just isn't the best way to DCS. The world is quite big already. Generally, if anyone asks me which modules to get, I try to recommend them: Hornet Tomcat Viggen Mirage Harrier Typically in that order, priority changes depending on personal preferences. Someone more interested in A/A will get the Mirage recommendation above the Viggen for example, for obvious reasons. Will be interesting to see where I'd put the Viper... probably #3 or even 4 initially, but then ascending the ladder as more features come by. I mean, basically I'd just say: "If you have got the money, throw it at them and get 'em all!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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