F-4E Phantom Phamiliarisation (whilst we wait for DCS..)

[Karon]

Added part VII, and this concludes the Phantom Phamiliarisation series. I'd love to cover a bit of Air-to-Ground, but the capabilities vary a lot depending on the model of the Phantom in use, and the Tomcat cannot effectively reproduce the most interesting modes. I will cover this and other topics later when the DCS F-4E enters EA.

I hope you have enjoyed these videos and found them useful!
 

 

[Rudel_chw]

49 minutes ago, Karon said:

Added part VII, and this concludes the Phantom Phamiliarisation series.

 

Thank you so much  for taking the time to make this video series ... looking forward to trying these concepts once Heatblur delivers the F-4  

[Karon]

20 hours ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Thank you so much  for taking the time to make this video series ... looking forward to trying these concepts once Heatblur delivers the F-4  

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. There's still a ton to be said about the aspects I briefly covered here, but I will do it once we have the F-4 in our hands.

Thanks again!

[Pikey]

On 7/7/2023 at 12:22 AM, G.J.S said:

You will get used to it.
Admittedly, it’s easier ‘starting’ on steam gauges and graduating to MFD’s and elec-trickery, but a little harder the other way round.

The younger generation may have to train somewhat to attain a good cockpit scan method - the frequent “lookdowns” to check state and trend before certain points, for example prior to the merge, IN the merge, in the pattern, the list goes on!

Aircrews since the mid ‘90’s have been truly blessed with the plethora of information readily available at eye level. Cockpit design and ergonomics have come on hundred-fold.

The F-4 will treat you to an aircraft that will co-exist happily with you should you respect her. Just like a woman though, let your attention wander and she will bite.

The cockpit does have all the info you need right there, you will have to practice and perfect your quick scan to assimilate what’s happening, what’s going to happen, and act accordingly. 
 

A few flights under your belt and once you get used to where some things are, you will enjoy the challenge of taming a thoroughbred.

https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/15/one-in-six-people-cant-tell-the-time-on-a-normal-clock-18445913/
It's probably personal, but gauges with needles do offer advantages for brains where the speed of the needle, its peripheral motion and its distance between markers and shapes can paint all sorts of clues at a glance. Unfortunatley glancing and eye flicking is badly affected by VR sweetspots and lack of screen space for sims

The movement of needles is super important to help with awareness, since your periphery is more attuned to movement.

Now cockpits are adhering to text rules like "whitespace".

Cockpit development is so amazing.

[WinOrLose]

Some great stuff - thanks.

You mentioned Air to ground - this is a worthwhile watch