Digitalvole Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 …is much easier than I expected! I was preparing myself for a frustrating time, and plugged in after about 10 mins of trying. Not as easy as the Hornet (though not far off) and a damn sight easier than the Tomcat. Still haven’t attempted any VSTOL stuff yet, maybe that’s where I’ll get bitten on the bum. Just wish this thing would go a little faster with bombs on. Any advice on fuel flow/altitude for getting from A to B would be greatly appreciated. 1
zildac Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 Yeah, it's easier than it first appears, and very satisfying 14900KS | Maximus Hero Z690 | ASUS 4090 TUF OC | 64GB DDR5 6600 | DCS on 2TB NVMe | WarBRD+Warthog Stick | CM3 | TM TPR's | Varjo Aero
Spurts Posted January 18, 2023 Posted January 18, 2023 You mean I might actually find a plane I can do it in?
Digitalvole Posted January 18, 2023 Author Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, zildac said: Yeah, it's easier than it first appears, and very satisfying It is isn’t it, I find the throttle control far easier than even the Hornet too. 46 minutes ago, Spurts said: You mean I might actually find a plane I can do it in? id probably try the Hornet first if you can. It feels impossible at first, and I thought I’d never get it, but repetition really is key, oh and tiny throttle movements. It’s a hell of a lot for your brain to take in at first which is why the repetition is so important as it slowly allows each part of the process to become something you need less brain power for. Finally nailing AAR was one of the most satisfying moments in my gaming career, in fact it’s up there with landing my first 360 flip when I used to skate many years ago. I was buzzing for days! What works for me in the Harrier (with the KC 135) is keeping the pod on the tankers wing above the air speed on the HUD and the fuel line going “through” that black box on the left hand side of the canopy rail. I play in VR so not sure if this would work on a monitor. Also after calling “ready pre contact” I wouldn’t go above a couple of knots closure. : ) 1
firimar Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 В 18.01.2023 в 17:50, Digitalvole сказал: Any advice on fuel flow/altitude for getting from A to B would be greatly appreciated. you have VREST page for this, check CRUS and BNGO sections
Spurts Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 At heavy weights I would knock 5-10,000ft off the listed Cruise Alt. You will have to spend so much time at max power to get there you might as well pull back power and cruise at lower alt. Personal experience anyway.
Gremlin17 Posted January 20, 2023 Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 2:50 PM, Digitalvole said: …is much easier than I expected! I was preparing myself for a frustrating time, and plugged in after about 10 mins of trying. Not as easy as the Hornet (though not far off) and a damn sight easier than the Tomcat. Still haven’t attempted any VSTOL stuff yet, maybe that’s where I’ll get bitten on the bum. Just wish this thing would go a little faster with bombs on. Any advice on fuel flow/altitude for getting from A to B would be greatly appreciated. Just spend a few hours in the A-10 prior to launching the harrier, and it will feel like a rocket. That's what I did! 2
Digitalvole Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 10:44 AM, firimar said: you have VREST page for this, check CRUS and BNGO sections Ah excellent, thank you. On 1/20/2023 at 3:19 PM, Spurts said: At heavy weights I would knock 5-10,000ft off the listed Cruise Alt. You will have to spend so much time at max power to get there you might as well pull back power and cruise at lower alt. Personal experience anyway. I will keep this in mind, thanks. On 1/20/2023 at 4:09 PM, Gremlin17 said: Just spend a few hours in the A-10 prior to launching the harrier, and it will feel like a rocket. That's what I did! Funny you should say that. I jumped in the Harrier after a bit of a break from DCS, I’d been flying a spitfire in IL2. And yeah it felt like a rocket! Then I made the mistake of playing around in the Tomcat… Still, there’s something about the Harrier that makes it so fun to fly. It feels agile and responsive (when not carrying too much) and has some very cool tricks up it’s sleeve. And I can put an RAF/Royal Navy skin on it!
Spurts Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 The Harrier definitely has that special something that makes it a joy to fly. 4
Gremlin17 Posted January 27, 2023 Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 9:41 AM, Digitalvole said: Still, there’s something about the Harrier that makes it so fun to fly. It feels agile and responsive (when not carrying too much) and has some very cool tricks up it’s sleeve. And I can put an RAF/Royal Navy skin on it! I didn't think it would ever be my favourite machine in DCS. It's so versatile, quick enough, and yes, RAF skins are available. 1
Digitalvole Posted January 30, 2023 Author Posted January 30, 2023 Just picked this up for £10 on Amazon: He flew Hornets too, so it’s win win for me! 1
Digitalvole Posted January 30, 2023 Author Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 4:16 PM, Gremlin17 said: I didn't think it would ever be my favourite machine in DCS. It's so versatile, quick enough, and yes, RAF skins are available. Also I like the way it handles, the Hornet just goes where you point it but the Harrier always seems a little, but not too, rebellious. I never feel like I’m fighting it, just needs some gentle persuasion to do what you want it to do. The Hornets just says “yes boss” which is handy when you have a lot of admin to do, but can get a bit dull. Still love the Hornet though.
Gremlin17 Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 I just love dropping into a FARP for some gas and bombs. I don't always love flying out of a FARP though!
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