Newsletter Q&A for the DCS: F-16C Viper

[NineLine]

We would like to do a Q&A about the development of the DCS: F-16C Viper for this newsletter, if you have any questions, please post them here, please make sure they are related to the Viper and its development only.

 

We will pick the top questions and post the answers in the next newsletter.

 

Thanks!

The ED Team

[razo+r]

Why is the DED not listed at all? Are there no plans to fully simulate the DED?

[timo144]

How did ED manage to develop the F-16 so quickly in comparison to the f/a-18

[bart]

Are there any plans to include a virtual pilot for the Viper?

 

This adds so much immersion whilst flying a module in VR, and the F18 Hornet has a great one which looks really stunning in VR.

[MegOhm_SD]

Is there anything more you can share at this point regarding Ground Radar? Any screenshots available on what the scope screen will look like?

[rrohde]

(probably not easily explained quickly, but this is what I am interested in reading about:)

 

Q: How is the FBW-based PFM developed from publicly available data to something that is actually so close to reality that a Pilot/SME is able to validate it and sign off on?

[WHOGX5]

I was surprised about how fast the development of the F-16 has progressed and have two questions regarding that subject.

 

1. When implementing something like the RWS radar mode into the F-16, how much of that code is able to be transferred straight from the F/A-18C into the F-16C, and how much has to be modified/rewritten completely?
   
2. Considering the incredible pace with which the F-16 was developed, can we expect a similar pacing with future modules or was this a one time thing, a special set of circumstances due to the similarities between the F/A-18C and the F-16C that probably won't get repeated?
   

[Krippz]

Can you talk a little bit about the development of the flight model:

 

1. The FLCS for the F-16 had to be constructed from the ground-up. How was that process?

 

2. There's a lot of NASA technical papers that provide good research into the flight characteristics of the F-16 were any of these used?

[Cytt0rak]

F-16 is known for its immense amounts of variants and modifications is there ever going to be DLC's for F-16 that simulate different F-16's? ( i.e Block 40 Night Falcon, Block 30 )

[Airhunter]

How much common codebase do the Viper and Hornet have? Will developing systems and weapons for both be seamless and much easier as EA development continues? Can this common base also be aplied to future fixed-wing products like the F-4E?

[mortalkombat]

Will the Viper come with preset keybinds for the Thrustmaster Warthog?

[razo+r]

Will the Viper come with preset keybinds for the Thrustmaster Warthog?

 

Check this out m8

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4050327&postcount=13

[sc_neo]

It has been stated numerous times that new ED modules indirectly fund further development of the base sim. Besides the AG radar technology that is being developed for the F-16/18 projects, are there any other technologies that improve DCS overall that are directly tied to the F-16 development project?

[airdamien]

Will there be 'stick' and 'throttle' control mapping sections with all the actual birds stick and throttle controls that should be mapped as such listed? Super handy.

 

Will landing gear and such have a control mapping for 'down/else up' control? Handy for those of us using throttle quadrants and such for extra axis.

[JG27_Arklight]

Are those Bugle Boy Jeans that you're wearing?

[robohunterx]

For us who don't have cool detents on our throttles, is there any plans to add a similar feature the hornet has (the finger lift to after burner) that'll prevent me from accidently hitting the burner when I'm trying to only go to full mil?

 

Thanks :)

[hughlb]

How many man hours are put into the development of a complex module like the Viper, and what is the approximate monetary cost?

[Shimvolski]

Campaigns

 

Will campaigns be released with the Viper and what can we expect in the future for campaigns?

[otaolive]

What was the most complex feature to implement in the Viper comparing with other DCS modules?

[Havremonster]

Will this plane replace the already exsisting two F16 AI planes?

[Renko]

I know you guys have this on the queue, but can we get some words about the Data Cartridge on DCS?

Maybe about how its expected/planned to be, and the functions that it will bring to DCS

 

Im asking this since in the Viper its a important feature to have

 

Thx

[macedk]

Will there be 'stick' and 'throttle' control mapping sections with all the actual birds stick and throttle controls that should be mapped as such listed? Super handy.

 

Will landing gear and such have a control mapping for 'down/else up' control? Handy for those of us using throttle quadrants and such for extra axis.

 

https://srv13files.eagle.ru/dcs/manuals/DCS-F-16C_Early_Access_Guide_EN.pdf Edit..page 37

Edited October 2, 2019 by macedk

[macedk]

For us who don't have cool detents on our throttles, is there any plans to add a similar feature the hornet has (the finger lift to after burner) that'll prevent me from accidently hitting the burner when I'm trying to only go to full mil?

 

Thanks :)

 

IIRC it is more noticeable in the viper and you have fuel flow on the right side to help you...if it reads 9999 ..you are in burner :)

[airdamien]

https://srv13files.eagle.ru/dcs/manuals/DCS-F-16C_Early_Access_Guide_EN.pdf Edit..page 37

 

That doesn't answer the question.

Controls->F-16C Sim -> Stick is what I'm looking for. Some other modules do that and it makes initial setup a breeze.

[TLTeo]

Will there be a "Viper mission of the week (month? can't remember)" like you initially did with the Hornet?