Bug report and question on fuel

[JethroTundra]

Finished mission 5 last night. When I came in to land on Stennis at the end, the landing part of the deck was fouled with several AH-1s. I trapped on the right edge of the area and avoided them, but if I had missed or boltered I would have hit one.

Also a question on fueling. I am using the simplified air refueling option. Does this just intentionally work by making my jet not burn fuel? That seems to be what is happening but just wondering if that's how it's intended (started mission 5 with >10k lb, climbed to 40k feet and fought the AA encounter using plenty of burner, returned to Stennis without refueling, still had over 10k lb).

[Badger633]

9 hours ago, JethroTundra said:

Finished mission 5 last night. When I came in to land on Stennis at the end, the landing part of the deck was fouled with several AH-1s. I trapped on the right edge of the area and avoided them, but if I had missed or boltered I would have hit one.

Also a question on fueling. I am using the simplified air refueling option. Does this just intentionally work by making my jet not burn fuel? That seems to be what is happening but just wondering if that's how it's intended (started mission 5 with >10k lb, climbed to 40k feet and fought the AA encounter using plenty of burner, returned to Stennis without refueling, still had over 10k lb).

Hi

Can you confirm the AH-1s took off at the start of the mission? I assume they did as you started ok. If so they have probably come and they shouldn’t have. Trouble is AI has being doing some strange things after some recent DCS updates. I will check it out and resolve.

Yes that is exactly how the easy refuel works. There is no other way in the mission editor to give this facility. In this mission (in all versions) the refuel is optional. In a lot of the missions you have to refuel. In these, even though your fuel stays static, you will be required  to get within a certain position at the correct speed behind the tanker to progress the mission. At least this option gives pilots the opportunity to fly missions that would be impossible until they get A2A refuel down.

Hope your enjoying the campaign.

EDIT : Just checked it out. Are you sure you are using latest update of the campaign. This was a problem once but the helos are removed from the mission 180 seconds into the mission on all four versions  of the mission. As scripted and tested just now. So cannot understand how helos could be there at the end? 

Badger633

Edited November 17, 2021 by Badger633

[JethroTundra]

I assumed installed missions auto-updated - other than that not sure if I have the latest version. I can't remember if the helos took off at the beginning, just that they weren't blocking cat 4 but I think that's where they were parked when I landed.

[Badger633]

2 hours ago, JethroTundra said:

I assumed installed missions auto-updated - other than that not sure if I have the latest version. I can't remember if the helos took off at the beginning, just that they weren't blocking cat 4 but I think that's where they were parked when I landed.

Are you using open beta?

[QbanRambo]

I can't pass Mission 3. Bloody hell strong wind, Tacan Tanker not showing, Tanker suddenly disappears in the middle of the refueling, Mig23 alias X-Wing with Luke Skywalker skills, I just gave up. Sorry I can't recommend your campaign in this state for a rookie player.

PS: I can't open a new topic in the forum I dont know why.

[Badger633]

On 1/12/2022 at 5:06 PM, QbanRambo said:

I can't pass Mission 3. Bloody hell strong wind, Tacan Tanker not showing, Tanker suddenly disappears in the middle of the refueling, Mig23 alias X-Wing with Luke Skywalker skills, I just gave up. Sorry I can't recommend your campaign in this state for a rookie player.

PS: I can't open a new topic in the forum I dont know why.

Hi

Firstly the Tacan issue is a DCS bug which has been present over the last few updates. I have raised with ED so hopefully they will get it resolved as it is out of my control, and I cannot currently find a work round. 

As you probably took some time to find the Tanker because of the Tacan issue the Tanker had been removed in the mission, it does travel for 103 miles. (I used to do this to limit out of sight resources to help VR users). I will change this in the next update to a race course pattern so it always remains there no matter how long the player takes.

The winds are 16kts @ 33ft 35kts@1600ft and 33@6600ft. Really the 1600ft wind speed should be  a lot lower as wind speed increases normally with height. I will adjust this next update.

Regrading the MIG, this can be beaten reasonably easy using the right technique. You are given the direction he is coming from so get your nose on him as soon as possible. You will pick him up on radar. I normally get a missile off as soon as in range, this will mean he will have to be defensive even though you may not hit him. He will probably also launch on you soon after. Go defensive and use flares to escape his missile. Once he has gone past you them have the upper hand. By using your Head mounted display together with your AIM9X missiles you can get a hit on him at almost 90 degrees. He does not have this advantage. Also you need to fly aggressively. Hope this helps.

I have never said the campaign is for a Rookie player. Others have said this. I think what they mean is that my campaigns progress from the free 'Serpent's Head Campaign' to this campaign and then on to 'The Rise of the Persian Lion'. In each campaign you progressively have to master certain aspects to progress which helps your flying and knowledge of the aircraft and its systems.   

Thanks for pointing out those couple of items which I will get updated. Lets hope ED gets this Tacan issue sorted soon. In the meantime all I can advise is locate the Tanker with your radar. 

EDIT :  ED has advised that Tacan  for Tankers should work  IF AA IS NOT SELECTED WHEN SETTING UP TANKER TACAN   at least for the time being.

 

 

Badger633

Edited January 13, 2022 by Badger633