DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum FAQ

[Dača]

Just now, Vakarian said:

nullIt's the "thing" your nose wheel is attached to. 

That I know of. But I am not sure what tutorial meant with this. I thought it was some "lever" inside cockpit. "Keep in mind that the strut is placed behind pilot seat".

On second thought was it to raise awareness of caution during taxi ?

[Vakarian]

It was meant to make you aware that the wheel is behind you and to take that into account when turning so you don't turn too late or too early

[Dača]

Just now, Vakarian said:

It was meant to make you aware that the wheel is behind you and to take that into account when turning so you don't turn too late or too early

Roger that. Thank you for clearing this out!

[Hiob]

Am I the only one, that is a little disappointed about the amount of "yellow cross" switches in a FF module? aka unclickable switches.
I know that in almost every module there are 'some' dead switches, but I prefer it if they are clicky anyway.

Maybe there is stuff that will be added later, but right now I find it a bit odd.......

[draconus]

14 minutes ago, Hiob said:

Am I the only one, that is a little disappointed about the amount of "yellow cross" switches in a FF module? aka unclickable switches.

I haven't gotten to know all the ones that are working yet

But, yes, it's better to have it switchable even if not functional.

Anyone know the position of drop parachute button?

[Hiob]

2 minutes ago, draconus said:

Anyone know the position of drop parachute button?

Somewhere to your left buttcheek. iirc.

Edited September 22 by Hiob

[AeriaGloria]

50 minutes ago, draconus said:

I haven't gotten to know all the ones that are working yet

But, yes, it's better to have it switchable even if not functional.

Anyone know the position of drop parachute button?

Yeah, behind throttle 

[0minutes]

I've got a question regarding how the MiG-29s live GCI (Lazur system) will be implemented in the upcoming full fidelity module. Will the Lazur/GCI guidance require a live player to be present as a ground or airborne operator, actively guiding the pilot? Or will there be an AI implementation, similar to how AWACS currently works in DCS, where you can interact with it thru the \ menu and select which target youd like to be guided toward? Ideally, could it be interchangeable so that GCI could be provided by either a human operator or an AI, depending on the mission setup?

[CrazyGman]

7 hours ago, 0minutes said:

I've got a question regarding how the MiG-29s live GCI (Lazur system) will be implemented in the upcoming full fidelity module. Will the Lazur/GCI guidance require a live player to be present as a ground or airborne operator, actively guiding the pilot? Or will there be an AI implementation, similar to how AWACS currently works in DCS, where you can interact with it thru the \ menu and select which target youd like to be guided toward? Ideally, could it be interchangeable so that GCI could be provided by either a human operator or an AI, depending on the mission setup?

It would be nice if you could have a jester wheel or a george or petrovich set of commands, and she would be called Sasha. From the wheel you could get her to lock targets kinda like you can get Jester to do, but she works off of the available ground based radar assets.

[draconus]

I hope GCI sets the target as IRL.

[AeriaGloria]

I don’t think we’ll know what they plan for Lazur until release or Wags video. 

[DragonSoulkin]

Hey I have the NS430 enabled for the MiG-29A but it's not appearing in game, why is that?

[BIGNEWY]

1 minute ago, DragonSoulkin said:

Hey I have the NS430 enabled for the MiG-29A but it's not appearing in game, why is that?

Hi, 

please ensure you have both NS430 options enabled, the base version and the MiG-29A 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ns430/

and

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ns430_mig-29a/

[DragonSoulkin]

2 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

Hi, 

please ensure you have both NS430 options enabled, the base version and the MiG-29A 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ns430/

and

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ns430_mig-29a/

For a moment, I'm going to ignore the fact that you've ignored my repeated requests as to what manual was referenced in the development of this aircraft, and focus on this particular thing.

It would have been appreciative to know in advance that the cost of this module, could include the cost of the NS430, of which I feel is a failure on ED's part as I was not aware I would be having to pay any additional money to try to make this aircraft relevant in modern environments. I feel this is a major shortfall in marketing and consumer transparency and should be placed in the description of the module itself so people can see that if they wan X they're going to have to pay for Y.

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

9 minutes ago, DragonSoulkin said:

I'm going to ignore the fact that you've ignored my repeated requests as to what manual was referenced in the development of this aircraft

He gave you an answer. You just didn't like it 

[draconus]

10 minutes ago, DragonSoulkin said:

It would have been appreciative to know in advance that the cost of this module, could include the cost of the NS430, of which I feel is a failure on ED's part as I was not aware I would be having to pay any additional money to try to make this aircraft relevant in modern environments. I feel this is a major shortfall in marketing and consumer transparency and should be placed in the description of the module itself so people can see that if they wan X they're going to have to pay for Y.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/ns430_mig-29a/

Quote

For work of this module, you must also own the DCS: NS 430 and DCS: MiG-29A modules.

12 minutes ago, DragonSoulkin said:

I was not aware I would be having to pay any additional money to try to make this aircraft relevant in modern environments

Or do you mean that they should warn the users that it's not capable of using GPS?

[BIGNEWY]

1 hour ago, DragonSoulkin said:

For a moment, I'm going to ignore the fact that you've ignored my repeated requests as to what manual was referenced in the development of this aircraft, and focus on this particular thing.

It would have been appreciative to know in advance that the cost of this module, could include the cost of the NS430, of which I feel is a failure on ED's part as I was not aware I would be having to pay any additional money to try to make this aircraft relevant in modern environments. I feel this is a major shortfall in marketing and consumer transparency and should be placed in the description of the module itself so people can see that if they wan X they're going to have to pay for Y.

I replied and asked you to check you have both versions of the NS430 enabled, it is usually the reason the device does not show. 

I have hidden some of your replies, I understand you must be frustrated but please do not break our forum rules. 

If you are still stuck feel free to PM me I will be happy to assist you if you are still having issues.

thank you

[AeriaGloria]

So I guess no way to make it say “Check Ekran”  lol 

I wonder if the mode of using OPT cursor to align INS by pointing it at waypoint was removed for 9.12A? 

Edited Saturday at 04:40 AM by AeriaGloria

[AeriaGloria]

Tonight’s testing revealed a few things 

the radar diamond doesn’t not work for vertical gimbal limit 

AND

We can break lock mid R-27R/ER flight then regain it!!!!! 

[PE_Crni]

1 hour ago, AeriaGloria said:

We can break lock mid R-27R/ER flight then regain it!!!!! 

Did you check for how long can the lock be broken?

[AeriaGloria]

2 minutes ago, PE_Crni said:

Did you check for how long can the lock be broken?

No, just better regain lock before missile passes the target! 
 

The N-019 will only illuminate for the missile 60 seconds anyways 

[SaturnV]

Hi guys

I wanted to know more about the new Mig-29A so I just signed up for the forum. I used Mig-29 FC3 module before, and I liked close combat by using HMS. I looked at the new Mig-29A, and it seems there are some differences in how radar and HMS system works. Below is what I learned about each module, and can anyone tell me if I'm missing something, or wrong about something? 

 

1. Mig-29 FC3 module BVR

There are radar modes(scan, TWS) for bvr, and IRST for bvr. When they lock a target, they change to STT mode. Once STT mode is active, IRST lock can be changed to radar lock, but not vice versa. I can fire missiles at this point.

 

2. New Mig-29 modules BVR

Basically same with FC3, but more switches and procedures.

 

3. Mig-29 FC3 module WVR

There are radar close combat mode(Vertical scan), and IRST close combat modes(HMS, Vertical scan, Bore). HMS only uses IRST, and has no way to begin with radar. However, all modes including HMS modes change to STT mode when the target is locked. Once STT mode is active, IRST lock can be changed to radar lock, but no vice versa. I can fire missiles at this point.

 

4. New Mig-29 modules WVR

Basically same with FC3, but HMS can start with radar?

[MA_VMF]

22 часа назад, AeriaGloria сказал:

We can break lock mid R-27R/ER flight then regain it!!!!! 

The MiG-29 allows you to do this, unlike the Su-27

[AeriaGloria]

35 minutes ago, SaturnV said:

Hi guys

I wanted to know more about the new Mig-29A so I just signed up for the forum. I used Mig-29 FC3 module before, and I liked close combat by using HMS. I looked at the new Mig-29A, and it seems there are some differences in how radar and HMS system works. Below is what I learned about each module, and can anyone tell me if I'm missing something, or wrong about something? 

 

1. Mig-29 FC3 module BVR

There are radar modes(scan, TWS) for bvr, and IRST for bvr. When they lock a target, they change to STT mode. Once STT mode is active, IRST lock can be changed to radar lock, but not vice versa. I can fire missiles at this point.

 

2. New Mig-29 modules BVR

Basically same with FC3, but more switches and procedures.

 

3. Mig-29 FC3 module WVR

There are radar close combat mode(Vertical scan), and IRST close combat modes(HMS, Vertical scan, Bore). HMS only uses IRST, and has no way to begin with radar. However, all modes including HMS modes change to STT mode when the target is locked. Once STT mode is active, IRST lock can be changed to radar lock, but no vice versa. I can fire missiles at this point.

 

4. New Mig-29 modules WVR

Basically same with FC3, but HMS can start with radar?

With FF MiG-29, by default, IRST search/bvr, IRST vertical scan, helmet modes, only use IRST. You cannot fire R-27R/ER by default and radar will be off 

The only way to use radar with IRST, switch sensors on locked target, fire fox 1 from helmet/irst vert scan/irst bvr scan , is to use coop mode. 
 

Coop mode will allow if one sensor loses lock to have the other sensor pick up the lost lock if it can. 
 

However, if you set radar mode to dummy you get additional functionality in coop mode using the IRST modes. 
 

For IRST vertical scan/opt/helmet, radar will lock STT as soon as IRST lock, allowing you to fire fox 1. For helmet both sensors will try to lock and first to lock becomes primary. Since IRST only looks 30 degrees to the side, that means you only have radar for helmet locking (other then R-73) from 30-60 degrees off the nose. 
 

Where it’s different with extra functionality is IRST BVR/scan mode. If there is no laser range the radar will provide ranging in scan mode. If you press lock a second time it will STT allowing you to fire fox 1. If laser range appears (3-6.5 km), the radar will also STT. 
 

So if trying to be stealthy, it is a big tool to use IRST scan (remember to turn down gain) and range with radar scan. 
 

If you have radar leading/primary mode for any reason, switching to an IRST mode will change to IRST leading if IRST can lock. 

[Oberst Struppi]

Hello fellas!

I dont know if this has been asked before. I noticed the new Full Fidelity MIG-29 does not have the visual wingflex.
The FC3 variant did have a realistic looking wingflex. What happened here? Is the flexing also coming to the new Fulcrum?