Zulu111 Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 I'm new to the DCS sim and I just received the DCS Autumn Sale email. I saw that you can buy the F-15C module (standalone) versus buying it as part of the Flaming Cliffs 3 Module. Does the F-15C fly and operate the same in both cases? Do I get the same amount of tutorials, missions, etc if I just buy the F-15C Module versus buying it in FC3? I'm not too interested in the other aircraft found in FC3. Thanks.
Rudel_chw Posted October 26, 2019 Posted October 26, 2019 It is the same ... however, the FC3 version has the advantage of being able to be used on Modded aircrafts, like this Eurofighter: For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600 - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia RTX2080 - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB
streakeagle Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 FC3 is the best deal: A-10A F-15C MiG-29 Su-25 Su-27 Su-33 The simplified systems are annoying if you are used to clickable cockpits, but the flight models have been vastly improved to match other DCS modules. Despite having four air superiority aircraft which have similar flight envelopes, they all "feel" different in response to control movements. The Su-33 is the bonus: a carrier based aircraft for more interesting landings and takeoffs. A very long time ago, when DCS had crazy sales all the time, FC3 was selling for just $12. That was a steal for anyone who caught that price. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
draconus Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 Do I get the same amount of tutorials, missions, etc if I just buy the F-15C Module versus buying it in FC3? I'm not too interested in the other aircraft found in FC3. You won't get tutorial missions in standalone version because none of them is made specifically for the F-15C. Other than that missions, instant action missions and campaign are the same. Since the tutorials are made for russian aircraft anyway you also have free tutorials for Su-25T that covers mostly the same as FC3 tutorials. That's what DCS offers. Internets are full of other resources like this great guide: https://www.mudspike.com/dcs-f-15c-combat-guide-for-beginners/ and dozens of videos. Don't forget the manual that comes with the module. If in doubt ask on the forums. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
Zulu111 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Posted October 29, 2019 Don't forget the manual that comes with the module. If in doubt ask on the forums. I just bought and installed the F-15C standalone module (not the FC3 Module). Where can I find the F-15C manual that you mention please? Does the F-15C Module download any PDF's/Tutorial's/Guides as part of the module installation process? Thanks.
Dunbal Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 [Your Drive:]\Eagle Dynamics\ DCS World [OpenBeta]\Mods\aircraft\F15C\Doc\
Ramsay Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) I just bought and installed the F-15C standalone module (not the FC3 Module). Where can I find the F-15C manual that you mention please? I'm not sure where the "Stand alone" manual is saved but the F-15C manual can be be downloaded from here: https://store.steampowered.com/manual/250300 The FC3 manual is in "DCS World\Mods\aircraft\Flaming Cliffs\Doc\F-15C DCS Flaming Cliffs Flight Manual EN.pdf" Does the F-15C Module download any PDF's/Tutorial's/Guides as part of the module installation process? I think you are expected to use the Su-27 tutorials in 2.5.x before flying the F-15C SP and Instant Action Missions or the Bear Trap Campaign. AFAIK there no F-15C Training missions included as standard. DCS 1.2.16 used to include the old FC2 missions for the F-15C, etc. but the legacy missions were depreciated and removed from DCS 1.5.6 and 2.5.x The legacy FC2 missions are available here but most likely require editing due to changes in the FC3 flight models and the DCS 2.5.x map. Edited October 29, 2019 by Ramsay i9 9900K @4.8GHz, 64GB DDR4, RTX4070 12GB, 1+2TB NVMe, 6+4TB HD, 4+1TB SSD, Winwing Orion 2 F-15EX Throttle + F-16EX Stick, TPR Pedals, TIR5, Win 11 Pro x64, Odyssey G93SC 5120X1440
dbestinfla Posted November 11, 2019 Posted November 11, 2019 You won't get tutorial missions in standalone version because none of them is made specifically for the F-15C. Other than that missions, instant action missions and campaign are the same. Since the tutorials are made for russian aircraft anyway you also have free tutorials for Su-25T that covers mostly the same as FC3 tutorials. That's what DCS offers. Internets are full of other resources like this great guide: https://www.mudspike.com/dcs-f-15c-combat-guide-for-beginners/ and dozens of videos. Don't forget the manual that comes with the module. If in doubt ask on the forums. Thank you. After messing around with it I opened up more and there were cold start proceedures for all. Just on a learning trend now. yhanks again
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