F-14 A/B feature follow-up and wish list

[scommander2]

Hi HB,

I know the HB may be have the following items in the tracking list, and I would like to make a list for following up in one place. Hope, we can make F-14A/B another wonderful mod likes the great success F-4E mod. 

The HB offical roadmap is at: Heatblur Public Roadmap | Trello

The last update is on 7/18/2024

Disclaimer:
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The following list is compiled with feedbacks from our F-14 A/B players based on the current DCS release, and it is
not ** the Heatblur offical bug/worklist tracker **. The list is not complete, and it can be updated/changed by our 
player suggestions in any time without any restriction.
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Each item may have the following tags for:
[ADDED]   -  new and add recently
[UPDATED] -  update the contents of the item
{}        -  discord bug/feedback link
{{}}      -  test and comment

TODO:
- A-95-GR (USN + IRIAF): https://forum.dcs.world/topic/291861-soiranian-f-14a-95grany-word/ {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1263346496112169041}
- A-135-GR (early)
- Pilot eject command display indication
- F110 nozzle indicators in B cockpit
- Jester radar work and new features (v2) = Jester 2.0
- Jester TimeToGo
- Jester nav fix
- Jester MLC option?
- TARPS functionality
- AIM-54 new API
- ECM fairings
- external equipment and crew when starting {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261903871937220720}
- adjust the texture of the pilot
- Shape of engine nozzles is wrong: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/244946-no-bug-shape-of-engine-nozzles-is-wrong/#comment-4428818 {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261904482502184970}
- the more miscellaneous functions not present during Cold Start tests (OBC, EMER GEN test etc)

To Fix:
- Hole in the back when canopy open (external)
- Canopy glass no effects from inside (external): https://forum.dcs.world/topic/208964-canopy-glass-effects-in-external-view/
- model rudder glitch
- over-wing vapours (DCS limitations for wing sweep?)
- cannot see left wheels or wheel chocks from the cockpit
- Canopy glass no effects from outside, looking from cockpit head out? {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261895323882885180}
- HUD green glass tint spill on side glasses
- black glitches on sides out of canopy view
- Helmet knob on internal pilots
- RIO radio knobs pointers
- altimeter thousands digits too small and grey [DCSF14-434]
- see through VDI and HSD (DCS limitation)
- CVN launch at night reacts to binding instead of actual lights' state
- AB/DLC and cockpit switches sounds + radalt sounds vol
- AP switch bind stops working after messing with SAS switches
- Jester setting Groom Lake ATC to 38.600
- bomb/rocket reticle jumping
- ejection seat arm/dearm sound loop {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261730331908902992}
- refueling light gain: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/245592-refuelling-probe-light/?do=findComment&comment=4428642 {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1076903951791816807}
- no TCS/LANTIRN image in first mission in MT/VR
- aircraft can retract the gear on the ground and stand up again by lowering it!!!
- AoA indexer brightness dial below 6 makes 2 of the 3 lights cut out
- please fix the AIM54A in TWS  - it goes only up in the sky and will not follow the guidance after last patch
- GBU-24 wording shown on the Jester issue {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1099625896391999578}
- pilot killable/eject ratio adjustment (compare with the RIO survival ratio): https://forum.dcs.world/topic/340038-f-14-eject-eject-eject/ {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261907190143516672}
- the AI wingman's Tomcat's wings are clipping through the fuselage
- Jester assisted starup bugs/incomplete
- RIO's ECMD does not power down
- mirrors don't react to canopy angle change
- (MT) Jester currently not visible anymore in Jester Selection wheel , only empty aircraft {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1260406577496719400}
- Flap lever position need to be tweaked: Current in-game up/down position is Emergency up down position
- Bearing Distance Heading Indicator (BDHI): In pilot cockpit, the top left orientation marker is not placed at the correct 45 degree interval between the 270 and 360 degree markers {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1206864939822620752}
- Force Feedback (FFB) stick should work with all AP modes {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1101836396085395536}
- amber auto-throttle disengaged warning light not illuminating {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261366756346167347}
- [ADDED] (ST) mirrors are no longer shown pilot helmet rather than see-through and shown the mirror mounting (RIO's mirror has the same issue) {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261754795186716732}   

Wish List:
- canopy fog and ice
- icing conditions for instruments and engines
- pylon and weapons G and airspeed limits
- advanced radar and missile RIO options
- kneeboard on the leg
- a 2-position command for the flaps
- Jester assisted startup without cockpit hints
- F14B Upgrade Program/F-14B(U): https://forum.dcs.world/topic/174572-f14b-upgrade-programm/ {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1261875402448830535}
- "AFCS Breakout Deazone" adjustment of the F-4 carries over to the F-14 {https://discord.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1260620541879128095}

 

The closed item List:

TODO:
- Afterbunner detent option like F-4 {https://discordapp.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1260402670208815175}


To Fix:


Wish List:

 

Thanks

Edited July 20 by scommander2
updated the list with discord information

[Ahogephilia]

Also I wish Afterbunner detent option like F-4!

Thx! 

Edited May 28 by Ahogephilia

[draconus]

Here's my own list:

TO DO:

A-95-GR (USN + IRIAF)

A-135-GR (early)

Pilot eject command display indication

F110 nozzle indicators in B cockpit

Jester radar work and new features (v2)

Jester TimeToGo

Jester nav fix

Jester MLC option?

TARPS functionality

AIM-54 new API

ECM fairings

TO FIX: Hole in the back when canopy open (external) Canopy glass no effects from inside (external) model rudder glitch over-wing vapours (DCS limitations for wing sweep?) cannot see left wheels or wheel chocks from the cockpit Canopy glass no effects from outside, looking from cockpit head out? HUD green glass tint spill on side glasses black glitches on sides out of canopy view Helmet knob on internal pilots RIO radio knobs pointers altimeter thousands digits too small and grey [DCSF14-434] see through VDI and HSD (DCS limitation) CVN launch at night reacts to binding instead of actual lights' state CVN compatibility (crew signals, comms, ICLS, FLOLS) esp. for A AB/DLC and cockpit switches sounds + radalt sounds vol AP switch bind stops working after messing with SAS switches Jester setting Groom Lake ATC to 38.600 bomb/rocket reticle jumping ejection seat arm/dearm sound loop refueling light gain no TCS/LANTIRN image in first mission in MT/VR aircraft can retract the gear on the ground and stand up again by lowering it!!! AoA indexer brightness dial below 6 makes 2 of the 3 lights cut out   Wishlist: canopy fog and ice

icing conditions for instruments and engines

pylon and weapons G and airspeed limits

advanced radar and missile RIO options

external equipment and crew when starting

kneeboard on the leg

 

 

[Fliegerkalle]

52 minutes ago, draconus said:

Here's my own list:

TO DO:

A-95-GR (USN + IRIAF)

A-135-GR (early)

Pilot eject command display indication

F110 nozzle indicators in B cockpit

Jester radar work and new features (v2)

Jester TimeToGo

Jester nav fix

Jester MLC option?

TARPS functionality

AIM-54 new API

ECM fairings

TO FIX: Hole in the back when canopy open (external) Canopy glass no effects from inside (external) model rudder glitch over-wing vapours (DCS limitations for wing sweep?) cannot see left wheels or wheel chocks from the cockpit Canopy glass no effects from outside, looking from cockpit head out? HUD green glass tint spill on side glasses black glitches on sides out of canopy view Helmet knob on internal pilots RIO radio knobs pointers altimeter thousands digits too small and grey [DCSF14-434] see through VDI and HSD (DCS limitation) CVN launch at night reacts to binding instead of actual lights' state CVN compatibility (crew signals, comms, ICLS, FLOLS) esp. for A AB/DLC and cockpit switches sounds + radalt sounds vol AP switch bind stops working after messing with SAS switches Jester setting Groom Lake ATC to 38.600 bomb/rocket reticle jumping ejection seat arm/dearm sound loop refueling light gain no TCS/LANTIRN image in first mission in MT/VR aircraft can retract the gear on the ground and stand up again by lowering it!!! AoA indexer brightness dial below 6 makes 2 of the 3 lights cut out   Wishlist: canopy fog and ice

icing conditions for instruments and engines

pylon and weapons G and airspeed limits

advanced radar and missile RIO options

external equipment and crew when starting

kneeboard on the leg

 

 

This list looks great, 
i would like to add:

TO FIX: 

please fix the AIM54A in TWS  - it goes only up in the sky and will not follow the guidance after last patch

 

[scommander2]

Thank @draconus and @Fliegerkalle, updated the list with the @draconus categories: 

The updated list is available at:

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/349953-f-14-ab-feature-follow-up-and-wish-list/

 

 

Edited July 4 by scommander2

[draconus]

btw:

Jester radar work and new features (v2) = Jester 2.0

external equipment and crew when starting = Ground crew for the power/airflow connection animations (likes F-4E)

[Predator-78]

I agree, now with the release of the F-4 there could be some long awaited improvements to the TomCat. Finally, maybe also adjust the texture of the pilot.

[scommander2]

Hi @IronMike,

1. first of all, congrats the F-4E success delivery. I have played it and I like the lots of new designs that HB has implemented.

2. I believe that F-14AB is the golden masterpiece in one of the HB products and I think that many users would like to see it shines as F-4E. Is it possible kindly to review our list (above) and let us know that HB has any planning to make us surprises in the future ED releases?

Thanks a lots!!  

[Viper33]

On 5/29/2024 at 1:26 PM, scommander2 said:

Updated, thanks.

Documentation:
- F-14A/B official document from Heatblur (PDF format)

TODO:
- A-95-GR (USN + IRIAF)
- A-135-GR (early)
- Pilot eject command display indication
- F110 nozzle indicators in B cockpit
- Jester radar work and new features (v2)
- Jester TimeToGo
- Jester nav fix
- Jester MLC option?
- TARPS functionality
- AIM-54 new API
- ECM fairings
- external equipment and crew when starting
- Afterbunner detent option like F-4
- adjust the texture of the pilot

To Fix:
- Hole in the back when canopy open (external)
- Canopy glass no effects from inside (external)
- model rudder glitch
- over-wing vapours (DCS limitations for wing sweep?)
- cannot see left wheels or wheel chocks from the cockpit
- Canopy glass no effects from outside, looking from cockpit head out?
- HUD green glass tint spill on side glasses
- black glitches on sides out of canopy view
- Helmet knob on internal pilots
- RIO radio knobs pointers
- altimeter thousands digits too small and grey [DCSF14-434]
- see through VDI and HSD (DCS limitation)
- CVN launch at night reacts to binding instead of actual lights' state
- CVN compatibility (crew signals, comms, ICLS, FLOLS) esp. for A
- AB/DLC and cockpit switches sounds + radalt sounds vol
- AP switch bind stops working after messing with SAS switches
- Jester setting Groom Lake ATC to 38.600
- bomb/rocket reticle jumping
- ejection seat arm/dearm sound loop
- refueling light gain
- no TCS/LANTIRN image in first mission in MT/VR
- aircraft can retract the gear on the ground and stand up again by lowering it!!!
- AoA indexer brightness dial below 6 makes 2 of the 3 lights cut out
- please fix the AIM54A in TWS  - it goes only up in the sky and will not follow the guidance after last patch
- GBU-24 wording shown on the Jester issue
- pilot killable/eject ratio adjustment (compare with the RIO survival ratio)

Wish List:
- canopy fog and ice
- icing conditions for instruments and engines
- pylon and weapons G and airspeed limits
- advanced radar and missile RIO options
- kneeboard on the leg

 

 

Agreed.

[PhantomHans]

F-14B/U with sparrowhawk HUD?

Even if released as a paid module 'add on'?

[RustBelt]

Get Heatblur the data and SME’s legally and it can be all yours.

Also give me a copy of that sweet -1A If you got it!

[scommander2]

Per @PhantomHans comment, I am still thinking our list may be going to be an "add-on" upgrade since HB developers need the funding to work on them because nothing is free. 

I guess  

Edited June 4 by scommander2

[draconus]

8 hours ago, scommander2 said:

Per @photobahman comment...

Which one? The user has 0 posts.

Our list, apart from a few wish items, is normal EA process, bug fixing and module maintenance, which we already paid for.

Edited June 4 by draconus

[PhantomHans]

13 hours ago, scommander2 said:

Per @PhantomHans comment, I am still thinking our list may be going to be an "add-on" upgrade since HB developers need the funding to work on them because nothing is free. 

I guess  

 

I'm willing to pay if they're willing to do the work.

I'm not willing to pay $69.99 for a copy of the existing B with a new HUD but if they're willing to do the work I could see $10.99 or something. 

[scommander2]

Hi @Naquaii, sorry for the bother that we have a TODO list for F-14, can HB review for us?  Thanks.

 

[Naquaii]

12 minutes ago, scommander2 said:

Hi @Naquaii, sorry for the bother that we have a TODO list for F-14, can HB review for us?  Thanks.

 

I'm not the right person to ask about this, I'm only the researcher. But I do know that there's an internal todo list for stuff to be done before it's considered out of EA.

[KL0083]

VTAS.............................................

[LanceCriminal86]

VTAS was never used outside of the AIMVAL/ACEVAL and is entirely outside the scope of anything Heatblur would add.

[JupiterJoe]

On 6/5/2024 at 6:55 PM, Naquaii said:

I do know that there's an internal todo list for stuff to be done before it's considered out of EA.

Any chance of a peek at this 'To-do' list?  Would like to see what, if anything, is missing.

[Naquaii]

37 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

Any chance of a peek at this 'To-do' list?  Would like to see what, if anything, is missing.

Not for me to share, as in not my decision. But sufficive to say, there is one.

[Silver_Dragon]

40 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

Any chance of a peek at this 'To-do' list?  Would like to see what, if anything, is missing.

Waiting Heatblur update the old Trello (actualy, very outdated).

https://trello.com/b/HsMiJggJ/heatblur-public-roadmap

[scommander2]

I think that it should be part of Jester 2.0 that Jester calls the tanker for "ready pre-contact".

[royphsle]

Hi Heatblur, what about making a 2-position command for the flaps in the Tomcat? I think its a important command.

[draconus]

5 hours ago, royphsle said:

Hi Heatblur, what about making a 2-position command for the flaps in the Tomcat? I think its a important command.

Why do you think non-existent switch is important as command? Which flaps btw?

[Cab]

47 minutes ago, draconus said:

Why do you think non-existent switch is important as command? Which flaps btw?

I'll go out on a limb and assume he's asking for a single 2-way switch binding in addition to the current individual up and down bindings for the landing flaps.

Doesn't seem that unreasonable, if that's the case.