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

[Gunslinger22]

Imagine having realistic wingflex like this though! 

 

[draconus]

20 minutes ago, Gunslinger22 said:

Imagine having realistic wingflex like this though!

Might be lens barrel distortion, common in high fov cameras.

[RustBelt]

12 hours ago, Gunslinger22 said:

Imagine having realistic wingflex like this though! 

 

I mean, I’d rather “Works without breaking every couple updates” but yea sure, cosmetics. Sells more modules. 

[scommander2]

Regarding the upcoming DCS update, especially in the weapon section for:

Weapon behaviour will see several important fixes, particularly for the AIM-54C's lock reacquisition issue.

Has it something to do with the following link or different?

https://trello.com/c/7kf2N5Nq

Interesting.... 

[Gate]

4 hours ago, scommander2 said:

Regarding the upcoming DCS update, especially in the weapon section for:

Weapon behaviour will see several important fixes, particularly for the AIM-54C's lock reacquisition issue.

Has it something to do with the following link or different?

https://trello.com/c/7kf2N5Nq

Interesting.... 

I'm also dying to know. Does anyone know how the AIM54C is supposed to go about reacquiring a lock?

[scommander2]

In case missed the updates from HB, there is one:

 

[scommander2]

On 5/27/2024 at 1:18 PM, scommander2 said:

- [ADDED] ACLS indicators (LANDING CHK to CMD CONTROL) stay on while AP disengaged before touching down on cv {https://forum.dcs.world/topic/357801-vdi-warning-lights-reset/?do=findComment&comment=5523387}

added for the issue monitoring.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Wish list:

- pilot and rio sun visor 

[Jayhawk1971]

vor 18 Stunden schrieb Raven (Elysian Angel):

Wish list:

- pilot and rio sun visor 

+1 for functional (like with the F-15E), not merely cosmetic

Edited September 24, 2024 by Jayhawk1971

[scommander2]

On 5/27/2024 at 1:18 PM, scommander2 said:

- [ADDED] pilot and rio sun visor 

added for the bookkeeping... 

[scommander2]

- [ADDED] RIO cannot transmit (or rather get response) through his radio anymore {https://forum.dcs.world/topic/359096-new-to-realistic-radio-no-working-both-setting-and-rio-can-only-talk-on-one-radio/#comment-5536878}

Tracked it now.

[scommander2]

HB has moved "AIM-54 - Missile API and Control Schema" (AIM-54 - Missile API and Control Schema on Heatblur Public Roadmap | Trello) from "Coming to DCS: F-14" to "Shipped with 2.9".

Has it been addressed in 2.9.8.1107 with the following task?

Quote

• Weapons. AIM-54C does not reacquire lock to target if lost while active - fixed.

 

[JupiterJoe]

I think we're currently able to lower the hook at any speed.  Wouldn't there be restrictions/consequences for doing that in real life?  Be nice to have that modelled.

I love that the hook can shear off if you try and trap at too high a speed.  Makes a cool/frightening sound too.  

Edited January 24 by JupiterJoe

[Convoy]

10 hours ago, JupiterJoe said:

I think we're currently able to lower the hook at any speed.  Wouldn't there be restrictions/consequences for doing that in real life?  Be nice to have that modelled.

I love that the hook can shear off if you try and trap at too high a speed.  Makes a cool/frightening sound too.  

Why would there be restrictions or consequences? It's just a titanium rod. Doesn't have anything on it to cause drag like a flap or a wheel. 

[Nealius]

IIRC the hook has a 450kt limit but we know in practice that was regularly exceeded during SHB. Especially with Nasty's 600/600 SHB.

[WarthogOsl]

11 hours ago, JupiterJoe said:

I think we're currently able to lower the hook at any speed.  Wouldn't there be restrictions/consequences for doing that in real life?  Be nice to have that modelled.

I love that the hook can shear off if you try and trap at too high a speed.  Makes a cool/frightening sound too.  

Apparently in real life, above a certain speed, around 300kts, the hook will blow back and not extend fully.  Also, the hook transit light will remain lit in that case.  I don't think it does any damage, though.   There are videos showing Tomcats flying with the hook not full dropped.

[JupiterJoe]

TO FIX:  Hour hand repeated in teh 1 o'clock position at night.

Discord:  • Discord | "Clock has 2 hour hands "illuminated"" | Heatblur Simulations

 

TO FIX:  The Abort Launch switch has ceased to function.  Perhaps indicates this system is being worked on with Supercarrier/Deck Crew functionality. 

Edited February 19 by JupiterJoe

[scommander2]

17 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

Perhaps indicates this system is being worked on with Supercarrier/Deck Crew functionality

Oh, I thought that it was just the F-14 "illuminated" issue (UI related) according to the discord screenshots.

[JupiterJoe]

2 minutes ago, scommander2 said:

Oh, I thought that it was just the F-14 "illuminated" issue (UI related) according to the discord screenshots.

Huh?  I'm referring to two different issues.

[scommander2]

6 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

Huh?  I'm referring to two different issues.

Oh... sorry... okay..., and thanks!!

- When the gauge light is turned off there is no a second hour hand on the clock at night {https://discord.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1337682077801381949}

added.  

Let me check with the second one now.

29 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

TO FIX:  The Abort Launch switch has ceased to function.  Perhaps indicates this system is being worked on with Supercarrier/Deck Crew functionality. 

Does it also impact to F/A-18 not only F-14, right?

Edited February 19 by scommander2

[JupiterJoe]

25 minutes ago, scommander2 said:

- When the gauge light is turned off there is no a second hour hand on the clock at night {https://discord.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1337682077801381949}

Forgive me, but I find this wording a little confusing.  Perhaps it should read something like: 'Clock: Duplicate hour hand present with illumination.'

 

With regard to the Abort Launch Switch; I don't have the F-18 module, so don't know if it's an issue for them.

Edited February 19 by JupiterJoe

[scommander2]

7 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

Forgive me, but I find this wording is a little confusing.  Perhaps it should read something like: 'Clock: Duplicate hour hand present with illumination.'

No worry, I posted my question to clarify the issue about the screenshots.  Thanks for the update.

 

7 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

With regard to the Abort Launch Switch; I don't have the F-18 module, so don't know if it's an issue for them.

Let me try F/A-18 tonight.  Thanks.

Edited February 19 by scommander2

[scommander2]

- [ADDED] When the gauge light is turned on there is the duplicate hour hands on the clock at night {https://discord.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1337682077801381949}

I got it finally:

I need to zoom it and see it very closely.  My bad.

[JupiterJoe]

1 hour ago, scommander2 said:

- [ADDED] When the gauge light is turned on there is the duplicate hour hands on the clock at night {https://discord.com/channels/1071433028045377637/1337682077801381949}

I got it finally:

I need to zoom it and see it very closely.  My bad.

Negative, that's the minute hand you're pointing to.  The issue is the additional stationary hour hand at the 12 o'clock position.  If you turn down the instrument lights and then up again you'll see what I mean.  It's only when I saw it on Discord the other day that I realised, and thought it was something we could add to the fix list.  Thanks.

Edited February 19 by JupiterJoe

[scommander2]

3 hours ago, JupiterJoe said:

Negative, that's the minute hand you're pointing to.  The issue is the additional stationary hour hand at the 12 o'clock position.  If you turn down the instrument lights and then up again you'll see what I mean.  It's only when I saw it on Discord the other day that I realised, and thought it was something we could add to the fix list.  Thanks.

Thanks. I have no ideal about it and I could not find anything in the HB manual.

Yes, on and off the instrument lights and I see it.

I have created another thread to verify this issue at:

Again, thanks for patient with me.

Edited February 19 by scommander2