Xenovia Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 OP reminds me of when I first started flying the Tomcat module, one of the very first things I wanted to understand was the F-14's handling, and how to use every bit of the air frames limit to maximize the Tomcat in BFM, I did non-stop BFM fights against AI for weeks (granted that the AI needs work), until I could get it down to a T. I'm probably rusty now, due to the amount of BVR the F-14 does in DCS (longest ranged missiles, using the AIM-54 and maximizing their potential i.e avoiding close in fights), but man were those first few weeks of flying the F-14 were nothing short of amazing a true testament to Heatblur's modelling. Each day I jumped onto DCS I was trying to understand the little details, how much push and pull could I give to the F-14, without snapping my wings, or breaking the INS, If I pull X amount of AOA, can I still keep a sustained turn, etc, etc. On a side note, I've never got into a flat spin unintentionally. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPappy Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Explore the back seat and its toys! I've spend 99.7% of my time in the DCS Tomcat (150+ h) on the backseat. The weapon system, the radar, the INS and the LANTIRN are so much fun to play with, that I still have no desire to really try out the front seat! This! I spend almost all my time as a RIO with a friend and as we try to splash as many bandits as we can. Our enjoyment comes from learning the best strategies and improving our communication so we can become deadlier without dying. I am just starting to fly the thing with Jester in the back and although it's fun, I much enjoy being in the back with a buddy up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Gun Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I have a simpit for the 14 going and it's almost done with the exception of the front end. Im waiting for the controls in the game to be finished so I get the right controls for the pit. I will say that when the 14 first came out the buffeting was kind of a downer coming from flying the 18 or the 15 for so long. Had to get used to something new. I don't want to advertise but the seat cushions that hook up to the sound systems of the PC is what really makes being able to bring the plane to the edge and back for me really awesome! That and having a real RIO in the plane really bring the 14 to life. The buffeting comes on in and you just know you're getting to that limit. The rudders actually let you move the bird around and point it where you want as well. It's like stall fighting an old war bird with jet engines. WIN10-64 HOME Ryzen9 3900x 4.0GHZ, 32GB DDR4, RX6800xt, 1TSSD Reverb G2, F-14 Simpit (WIP) Virpil Collective 60 head, TM Warthog, Saitek pedals, TM MFDs, 5 Leo Bodnar boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiGon Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 This! I spend almost all my time as a RIO with a friend and as we try to splash as many bandits as we can. Our enjoyment comes from learning the best strategies and improving our communication so we can become deadlier without dying. Yeah, exactly the same here. Great fun! :thumbup: Intel i7-12700K @ 8x5GHz+4x3.8GHz + 32 GB DDR5 RAM + Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080 (8 GB VRAM) + M.2 SSD + Windows 10 64Bit DCS Panavia Tornado (IDS) really needs to be a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryano4242 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I seriously doubt I could ever get bored with this module! :D I only fly on weekends (thanks life) and going from TrackHat to VR has been a complete re-learn especially the Case I Recovery! The 3D visual queues and having to REALLY turn your head to see made for erratic altitudes and had to work hard get smooth again! Training never stops! I trapped two consecutive 3 wires and the pride (and relief) was as much as 5 months ago. :) I've also got all the maneuvers in the F-14 Demonstration ok though I am too high and the transitions need work! It helped to much with ACM which I haven't really pursued much...did bag my first SU-27 mostly because I knew how much to push it! Formation is another challenge...refueling...air to ground...I mean there is so much to become proficient at... I flew the excellent PMDG 777 and after you learned the program the FMC and do some real flight profiles, engine out and other challenges that was pretty much done. Never tried a carrier landing... :P This work of art however...the never ending story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFMTL Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 [sigpic][/sigpic] US Air Force Retired, 1C371 No rank or title will ever be as important as the unit patch you wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baco Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Well to be honest, I LOVE the Tomcat but don´t fly it any more. I might be a sociopath, a lone looser, or whatever but I really don´t want to depend on a human RIO/ pilot to fly.. I just Wish we got a better jester... I know, I know, its an amazing job so far, but still.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireNZ Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Well to be honest, I LOVE the Tomcat but don´t fly it any more. I might be a sociopath, a lone looser, or whatever but I really don´t want to depend on a human RIO/ pilot to fly.. I just Wish we got a better jester... I know, I know, its an amazing job so far, but still.... Tell me about it.. Jester, lock that friendly tanker 22nm on the nose..."No can do..." Jester, lock that friendly tanker 21nm on the nose..."No can do..." Jester, lock that friendly tanker 20nm on the nose..."No can do..." Jester, lock that friendly tanker 19nm on the nose..."No can do..." PAL selected....0.5 seconds later - LOCK. Jester - GTFO... :huh: Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha| i7-6700K @ 4.60GHz | nVidia GTX 1080ti Strix OC 11GB @ 2075MHz| 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200Mhz DDR4 CL14 | Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2 SSD | Corsair Force LE 480GB SSD | Windows 10 64-Bit | TM Warthog with FSSB R3 Lighting Base | VKB Gunfighter Pro + MCG | TM MFD's | Oculus Rift S | Jetseat FSE [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Tried P-STT instead of PD? Why lock own tanker anyway from that far? Lost the Tacan? On the topic - here's good example of fun with the Cat (&Jester): https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4033173&postcount=14 Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freehand Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Do not fly anymore I like to bomb stuff late at night want to orbit while setting up in the back seat but can not orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Might Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) Do not fly anymore I like to bomb stuff late at night want to orbit while setting up in the back seat but can not orbit. Get the Pilot LANTIRN mod - game changer if you want to do some PGM work. Also, if you have Voice Attack, it makes Jester much more capable/useful. I never realized how much more interesting and fun it is when I can communicate with my RIO and have him use the radar how I want him to, rather than just hope or spend precious seconds sifting through menus. My biggest gripe with the F-14 is that it has ruined all other modules for me. Whenever there is the option, I will grab the Tomcat. It's just so perfect. The flying is fun - I like that the aircraft is responsive, but doesn't do everything for you. There are limits, and you have to respect them. Weapons employment is more than just point and click. There's necessary coordination with the RIO, great fun with WVR as well as some potent BVR capability (don't care as much about the latter, though). Landing on the carrier is an art, in and of itself. AAR is something that requires practice. And no stinking digital everything up on the HUD. I like an instrument panel with analog dials. I love having the challenge of staying ahead of the aircraft. Testing its limits really is a test of my own. And the looks - my goodness it is beautiful. Just a pure work of art. And the pilot/RIO animations are icing on the cake. Seeing them move around adds so much life to the game. It doesn't seem like a lot on paper, but it is a feature I sorely miss on every other module now. There is nothing I don't want to do with the F-14. In the event I ever get off my butt and start this F-14 simpit project, I'm going to have some real problems with work/life/DCS-life balance. Edited September 14, 2019 by Dino Might Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Aquila* Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 My biggest gripe with the F-14 is that it has ruined all other modules for me. Whenever there is the option, I will grab the Tomcat. It's just so perfect. The flying is fun - I like that the aircraft is responsive, but doesn't do everything for you. There are limits, and you have to respect them. Weapons employment is more than just point and click. There's necessary coordination with the RIO, great fun with WVR as well as some potent BVR capability (don't care as much about the latter, though). Landing on the carrier is an art, in and of itself. AAR is something that requires practice. And no stinking digital everything up on the HUD. I like an instrument panel with analog dials. I love having the challenge of staying ahead of the aircraft. Testing its limits really is a test of my own. And the looks - my goodness it is beautiful. Just a pure work of art. And the pilot/RIO animations are icing on the cake. Seeing them move around adds so much life to the game. It doesn't seem like a lot on paper, but it is a feature I sorely miss on every other module now. There is nothing I don't want to do with the F-14. In the event I ever get off my butt and start this F-14 simpit project, I'm going to have some real problems with work/life/DCS-life balance. I agree so much with that. Just pick up any task, from an IFR flight by night and bad weather from and to the boat, to an aerobatics program, a BFM training against anything or a night CAS, why not an air refueling to maintain your reflexes. A carefully planned and executed low cloud layer breakthrough to drop bombs on a target in a canyon ! That cat is the one DCS module that says me each day : enjoy me and challenge yourself! -Hey, Goose, you big stud! Take me to bed or lose me forever! -Show me the way home, honey! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart666 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 To slaughter 10 years newer Hornets, and hear their pilots scream with indignation. Well, I enjoy it anyway. Serves them right for cheating with Aim9X. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LASooner Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I just don't know what to do with her. The short answer. F-14B, F-16, F-18C, A-10C, F-5E, F-86, FC3, BF-109, FW-190, P-51, Spitfire, UH-1,AJS-37 Viggen, MIG-15, MIG-19, MIG-21, AV-8B Harrier, P-47D Persian Gulf, Caucuses, NTTR, Normandy, The Channel, Syria Combined Arms, WWII Assets,Super Carrier TM Warthog, Virpil VFX,BuddyFox UFC, Saitek Pro Flight quadrant & Switch Panel, Odyssey+ VR, Jet Pad w/ SSA, Voice Attack w/Viacom Pro GeForce RTX2080TI OC, Intel Core i7-7700K 4.5Ghz, 64GB DDR4, Dedicated 1TB SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl0w Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Chuck her at SAM sites with the TALD munitions and do some DIY SEAD + DEAD. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeistyLemur Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I just wish he could understand me telling him to **** off in voice attack when he makes fun of non three wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossMX Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Find 3 - 7 other buddies to fly F-14s with you and roleplay as Razgriz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Aquila* Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 You can also do that, which I think is absolutely unique: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=249736 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Low Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 So.. what I'm hearing is that I should buy this module as soon as it goes on a decent sale :D Got'cha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) So.. what I'm hearing is that I should buy this module as soon as it goes on a decent sale :D Got'cha! You might have misunderstood something... Get it now! :thumbup: (Why wait?) Edited September 17, 2019 by draconus Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyspin Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 What to do? You'll never make it to the fleet until you've qualified at night doing the CASE III.. Master this..https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3301552/ Skyspin I5-4670K 4.3GHZ / 32GB DDR3 / EVGA 1080TI /HP Reverb G2 / ASUS Z-97A / SAMSUNG 500 GB SSD /Thrustmaster Warthog / RAZER Tartarus / CORSAIR Void Pro Wireless/ WIN 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Low Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 You might have misunderstood something... Get it now! :thumbup: (Why wait?) Oh I want to, but I just purchased the F-16 a week ago. Gotta figure out where to materialize $80 from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freehand Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Get the Pilot LANTIRN mod - game changer if you want to do some PGM work. Also, if you have Voice Attack, it makes Jester much more capable/useful. I never realized how much more interesting and fun it is when I can communicate with my RIO and have him use the radar how I want him to, rather than just hope or spend precious seconds sifting through menus. My biggest gripe with the F-14 is that it has ruined all other modules for me. Whenever there is the option, I will grab the Tomcat. It's just so perfect. The flying is fun - I like that the aircraft is responsive, but doesn't do everything for you. There are limits, and you have to respect them. Weapons employment is more than just point and click. There's necessary coordination with the RIO, great fun with WVR as well as some potent BVR capability (don't care as much about the latter, though). Landing on the carrier is an art, in and of itself. AAR is something that requires practice. And no stinking digital everything up on the HUD. I like an instrument panel with analog dials. I love having the challenge of staying ahead of the aircraft. Testing its limits really is a test of my own. And the looks - my goodness it is beautiful. Just a pure work of art. And the pilot/RIO animations are icing on the cake. Seeing them move around adds so much life to the game. It doesn't seem like a lot on paper, but it is a feature I sorely miss on every other module now. There is nothing I don't want to do with the F-14. In the event I ever get off my butt and start this F-14 simpit project, I'm going to have some real problems with work/life/DCS-life balance. I am not interested in the Mod just wanted iceman to hold heading I set when jumping in the back seat and not level up no big deal I have moved on from the tomcat to much nosence surrounds the module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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