catchforusthefoxes Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Where do I go to add or unequip the yaw sting? I can't seem to find that option.
Steve Gee Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Was looking for that myself. "These are NOT 1 to 1 replicas of the real aircraft, there are countless compromises made on each of them" - Senior ED Member Modules - Damn near all of them (no Christian Eagle or Yak) System - Ryzen 9 7900X, 64Gig DDR5 RAM, RTX-4090, 3 32" monitors @1440, default settings of High (plus some)
fat creason Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Not an option, it's on both A and B by default. 1 Systems Engineer & FM Modeler Heatblur Simulations
Golo Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Cant see it from normal in cockpit position either.
fmedges Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 It’s there you just have to adjust your position in the cockpit to see that part of the nose [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Allied Air Command Website | Allied Air Command Discord
uhntissbaby111 Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 You gotta remove the HUD camera, it’s easier to see then. And maybe move your viewpoint up just a tad. I do think Heatblur could make the string stand out a bit more. Currently I find it a bit difficult to see, it blends in with the nose a bit
Xenovia Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Will there be an option to remove the yaw string in the settings? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
GunSlingerAUS Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Can I ask what why this feature was created when it's totally invisible from the cockpit? Does this mean the cockpit view that is the default is incorrect, and if so, should HB change the default view position? Intel 11900K/NVIDIA RTX 3090/32GB DDR4 3666/Z590 Asus Maximus motherboard/2TB Samsung EVO Pro/55" LG C9 120Hz @ 4K/Windows 10/Jotunheim Schiit external headphone amp/Virpil HOTAS + MFG Crosswind pedals
punk Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Can I ask what why this feature was created when it's totally invisible from the cockpit? Does this mean the cockpit view that is the default is incorrect, and if so, should HB change the default view position? Yes, the view in the real plane is great, you look down on the entire nose and such, but this is probably monitor/computer limitations. Punk [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
wowbagger Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 I find all the default views in DCS are sitting very low in the seat. I use save-snap-views to raise the default position of almost every plane. I also find having move-cockpit-camera-up/down bound to my HOTAS to be indispensable, again for just about every plane. I think punk is totally correct, it is a limitation of displaying these things on a monitor/computer. Cockpits all feel very wide to me too. no sig
Moorhuhn Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Will there be an option to remove the yaw string in the settings? I was wondering this myself. maybe someone know. Wishlist: (Aircraft) F/A-18D Hornet | F-14D Tomcat | A-6 Intruder | EA-6 Prowler | E-1B Tracer | E-2B Hawkeye | (Navy) F-4 Phantom | F-104 Starfighter | AH-64 Apache | UH-60/SH-60 | RAH-66 Comanche | Curtiss P-40 | North American T-6 Texan | Mitsubishi A6M | Jak-9 Wishlist: (Map) Vietnam | Pearl Harbor 1941 | Naval Air Station Pensacola (New Orleans <-> Orlando) Wishlist: (WWII-Assets-Pack-UPDATE) USS Arizona | USS Oklahoma | US Aircraft Carrier | Japanese Aircraft Carrier
XCNuse Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 You gotta remove the HUD camera, it’s easier to see then. And maybe move your viewpoint up just a tad. I do think Heatblur could make the string stand out a bit more. Currently I find it a bit difficult to see, it blends in with the nose a bit Wait... you can remove the HUD camera??? How?
Eldur Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 I wish it would be affected by gravity. Shouldn't point up straight to the canopy when the whole thing stands still on the ground with no wind. Also, wind should be able to blow it into any direction (like wind coming from the back making it point to the nose), but I haven't checked that yet. Apart from that, it's a great little addition that probably is lots for some people, especially those who fly gliders IRL.
Quid Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Yes, the view in the real plane is great, you look down on the entire nose and such, but this is probably monitor/computer limitations. This. Can confirm in VR it's easy to see the yaw string. Wait... you can remove the HUD camera??? How? Left click on it. 1 Rig: i9 10900KF @5.3GHz | 64GB G.Skill DDR4 3600MHz | ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 3090 24GB OC | ASUS Maximus XII Formula | 2x 2TB Intel SSD6 NVMe M.2 | VKB F-14CG on Gunfighter III Base | TM Warthog HOTAS | TM Rudder Pedals | HP Reverb G2 Hangar: FC3 | F-86F | F-4E [Pre-Ordered] | F-5E | F-14A/B | F-15E | F-16C | F/A-18C | Mirage 2000C | JF-17 | MiG-15bis | MiG-19P | MiG-21bis | AJS-37 | AV-8B | L39 | C-101 | A-10C/CII | Yak-52 | P-51D | P-47D | Fw 190 A-8/D-9 | Bf 109 | Spitfire | I-16 | UH-1 Huey
draconus Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 Yes, the view in the real plane is great, you look down on the entire nose and such, but this is probably monitor/computer limitations. How can PC or monitor be limited in that matter? If anything it can lack RL contrast and perception but the viewpoint and field of view is totally configurable. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
Ala12Rv-watermanpc Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 It is very visible for me once you retract the recording camera. Anyway, sometimes it is painted in a very different colour from the nose so it is more visible. It is a matter of painting it white if the nose is black. Amazing addition and works quite well! thanks HB! Take a look at my MODS here
Lt_Jaeger Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 I wish it would be affected by gravity. Shouldn't point up straight to the canopy when the whole thing stands still on the ground with no wind. Also, wind should be able to blow it into any direction (like wind coming from the back making it point to the nose), but I haven't checked that yet. Apart from that, it's a great little addition that probably is lots for some people, especially those who fly gliders IRL. This!!!! I like how the string behave as soon as the cat has some speed. What looks odd is the tighten string with the cat at cold start or just sitting idle on the tarmac. Could that thing at lest dangle to one side or something? No big deal, but would add to the illusion and make the perfect mod even more perfect ;)
Skysurfer Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 The yaw string was an integral part of all Tomcats IRL and never removed. Just go look at close-up pictures online and you'll see it. It's a nice touch HB added and a great detail.
Victory205 Posted November 19, 2020 Posted November 19, 2020 On occasion, it would get caught in the IFR probe door during ground checks, and the pilot and plane captain would use deft timing and keen rope throwing dynamics to get it out. 1 Fly Pretty, anyone can Fly Safe.
Nealius Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 How was the yaw string attached? I'm most curious about what keeps it connected to the airplane at such high speeds. Electrical tape seems good enough for gliders putting along at 80kts but I doubt that works at Mach 2 :lol:
draconus Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) On occasion, it would get caught in the IFR probe door during ground checks, and the pilot and plane captain would use deft timing and keen rope throwing dynamics to get it out. I checked yesterday and it doesn't look possible in our bird. It's not long enough :) Depending on wind direction on the ground I got it lying curved to the side but impossible to make it straight to the side or backwards. No problems with seeing it when you have trackIR, although you have to have a seat high. Edited November 20, 2020 by draconus Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Quest 3 T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
WelshZeCorgi Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 definitely way easier to see the yaw string in VR, since having binocular vision sort of allows you to see around the hud camera.
RaisedByWolves Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 How was the yaw string attached? I'm most curious about what keeps it connected to the airplane at such high speeds. Electrical tape seems good enough for gliders putting along at 80kts but I doubt that works at Mach 2 :lol: Magnets. It was attached with magnets. jk
Kirk66 Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 Dont know about the Tomcat, but on the F-4 (which also has a yaw string) there was a hole on the top of the plane, and inside the nose a place on a bulkhead to tie off the string. USAF paintscheme usually has a contrasting line on the top so you could see the string easily. Pretty much only time the string was present was when you picked up a new jet right out of depot; after it wore off it was rarely replaced (in slatted E models, that were not as sensitive to yaw as the the hardwings). OT, but if you check out 1-300's youtube channel you can see some excellent video of JASDAF hardwing EJs (including the last F-4 built - sn 440) with nice loooong yawstrings attached. Vulture
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