F14 Yaw String Suggestion

[sublime]

Hello,

As of now, the yaw string blends in very well with the plane.   Perhaps, this is just an idea, and low priority, but perhaps HB could consider making the yaw string say, yellow like the caution panel's shade of yellow? This would stand out much more and make it easier to use.

Of course, if theres a strong strong crosswind its easy to see anyways as its flapping sideways, but othertimes it seems Im actaully putting more energy into focussing on the string than flying. LOL

just an idea

[AG-51_Razor]

The only reason the string is flapping sideways is because you're way out of trim, not because there is a crosswind.

[sublime]

Hello Razor - nice to see ya.  No sir, I used the flapping as an example, not personal experience. Though thats interesting, I thought it could be either?   Ive definitely seen it respond to wind sitting on the carrier deck, though it wasnt flapping hard sideways, but was definitely noticeable...

Regardless Id be interested in other peoples thoughts, or if its moddable, on making the string a more visible color. Yes, yellow is going to one end, but the current color... I can see it, but it definitely would make my life a lot easier if it were even white or olive drab, both of which wouldnt be very flashy. ( i mean if youre going to notice a bright string theres no way you wouldnt have seen the gigantic F14 anyways)

Also, I like to think im not that terrible a pilot that my plane would be so hopelessly out of trim. Anything from the F14 backwards I trim frequently.  Some a lot more than others.  The F14 I have to trim a lot I noticed especially after takeoff, and usually around 30 minutes into flight (im assuming this is a fuel issue) otherwise its situational but shes not a plane to let you get away with no trimming.

Regardless I was merely using examples of scenarios to illustrate the point I was trying to make - mainly that as something that falls under extreme low priority/can anyone mod this if anyone else agreed  or thought it a good idea.

Spanky

P S hope all of you are well. Merry Xmas to you and yours.

Edited December 1, 2020 by sublime
typos, added stuff.

[AG-51_Razor]

Sorry Spanky, I should have said, "The only reason the string is flapping sideways while in flight is because you're way out of trim, not because there is a crosswind.

Merry Christmas to you as well.

[sublime]

Ohhh  I see your point.  In flight i havent seen it go hard sideways, certainly some to the left or right though, i just thought perhaps a different color would make life easier. I do find it useful actually.

[Baz000]

I mean IRL weren’t  they just white string or completely detached from the plane from wear and tear? I wouldn’t change anything on the F-14 to make it not be authentic to the real jet

Edited December 1, 2020 by Baz000

[sublime]

well as it is now theyre dark grey. its a piece of yarn, im not asking for a sparrowhawk hud. just an idea, its fairly hard to see at times now. plain white would be perfect tbh.

[draconus]

It's fine as it is imo.

[Bailey]

On 12/1/2020 at 10:10 PM, sublime said:

Hello,

As of now, the yaw string blends in very well with the plane.   Perhaps, this is just an idea, and low priority, but perhaps HB could consider making the yaw string say, yellow like the caution panel's shade of yellow? This would stand out much more and make it easier to use.

Of course, if theres a strong strong crosswind its easy to see anyways as its flapping sideways, but othertimes it seems Im actaully putting more energy into focussing on the string than flying. LOL

just an idea

If you want to change it yourself the file you are looking for is "InstallPath\DCS World OpenBeta\CoreMods\aircraft\F14\Textures\A\HB_F14_YawString.png". I have successfully changed it. Red or pink with a 50% overlay on the layer is nice. It does not pass Integrity Check.

Edited December 3, 2020 by Bailey

[sublime]

this is what I wanted...

the integrity check is a problem though.

Ill have to think on this.  I *DID* fly without it this far.