cannot reproduce dcs f18 paddle switch not working?

[hellrequiem]

Yesterday I was conducting DF with my friends in our server and discover the paddle switch is not working at all in the F18. Any one with the same problem? 
In that case, any solution?

[razo+r]

What was your loadout, your speed and your max G reached at the point and shortly after of pressing the paddle switch? 

[hellrequiem]

Two AIM120 in the center fuselage, two AIM 9 in wing tips, 53%fuel, 450kts at 2.5G, I turn lefth, pull the stick and press the paddle switch but nothing..

[Cepheus76]

Well, first of all, using the paddle switch in a dogfight is sort of cheating, but if you must, then I suggest the following:

• Can you use the paddle switch to disengage the autopilot and/ or nose wheel steering? If yes, then you have confirmation that your key bindings are working
• Do you use any joystick curves for the pitch axis, which might prevent you reaching full aft deflection of the stick? The g limit override can only be engaged when the stick is near full aft. Therefore, if you have a curve set, reset it to the default and test the switch again- the paddle switch should work then.

Edited May 2, 2023 by Cepheus76

[Temetre]

Am 2.5.2023 um 07:34 schrieb Cepheus76:

Well, first of all, using the paddle switch in a dogfight is sort of cheating

 

Come on, its their private server lol. Cant cheat if its not against the rules.

[hellrequiem]

On 5/1/2023 at 11:34 PM, Cepheus76 said:

 

• Do you use any joystick curves for the pitch axis, which might prevent you reaching full aft deflection of the stick? The g limit override can only be engaged when the stick is near full aft. Therefore, if you have a curve set, reset it to the default and test the switch again- the paddle switch should work then.

 

This one may be... and, as long as I do not change inner files of DCS, is not a cheto com on!!

[hellrequiem]

On 5/1/2023 at 11:34 PM, Cepheus76 said:

Well, first of all, using the paddle switch in a dogfight is sort of cheating, but if you must, then I suggest the following:

• Can you use the paddle switch to disengage the autopilot and/ or nose wheel steering? If yes, then you have confirmation that your key bindings are working
• Do you use any joystick curves for the pitch axis, which might prevent you reaching full aft deflection of the stick? The g limit override can only be engaged when the stick is near full aft. Therefore, if you have a curve set, reset it to the default and test the switch again- the paddle switch should work then.

 

Exactly, this was happening. Thanks a lot, bro!

[Cepheus76]

19 hours ago, hellrequiem said:

Exactly, this was happening. Thanks a lot, bro!

Glad that I could be of help. Happy hunting in the virtual skies!

[markom]

On 5/1/2023 at 10:34 PM, Cepheus76 said:

Well, first of all, using the paddle switch in a dogfight is sort of cheating

Why? You're supposed to use all the features that aircraft has to offer...

[Sarge55]

Not if it breaks the plane. That’s like crashing your car just to activate the air bags.

[markom]

This has been discussed ad nauseam. It doesn't break the plane. It shortens its longevity. When the alternative is a very short longevity due to death of the pilot, paddle switch is perfectly fine.

[Cab]

44 minutes ago, markom said:

This has been discussed ad nauseam. It doesn't break the plane. It shortens its longevity. When the alternative is a very short longevity due to death of the pilot, paddle switch is perfectly fine.

Yes and no. More accurately, it MIGHT break the plane or it might not. Either way the jet is assumed to be broken until an inspection proves otherwise.

Also, yes, use of the paddle is allowed IRL if considered by the pilot to be necessary to save the plane. That's exactly why it's there. However, in DCS that is not what's happening. People are not using it to save the plane. They use it routinely under all conditions as if the jet were designed to fly that way.

[BuzzU]

The Hornet out turns the Viper with only 7.5 G's. Why do you need more?

Stay friends with the crew chief and leave the paddle alone.