Bucic Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) A fellow simmer PMed me on the other forums asking for a kickstart tips and resources. Well, there's no reason others shouldn't benefit from it and also no reason for me to rewrite that in the future :sly: ________________________________________________ An effective rookie introduction Read on activations. Later will be too late. Go to game folder -> \Doc\ folder -> GUI manual . Patch to the latest version as per instructions given on the forums . Official documentation: all the docs are in your game's \Doc\ folder (do not skip the GUI manual and delete the outdated flight manual there) download the new, extended manual from http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/ Downloads -> Manuals (log in first) keep it all handy use the search function of your PDF reader a lot and take notes Taking notes from DCS manuals etc. . [*]Introductory topics on this forum: Forum Rules - access via top forum bar Forum FAQ - access via Quick Links - FAQ; if you skip this part you may miss some useful forum usage info like giving reputation or going to the original place a message has been quoted from . Sticky Threads Directory - New Members Read First! which lists - DCS: Black Shark User FAQ - The Rookie Thread ... and other forum threads of critical importance to every newcomer . [*]Get additional resources: Cockpit Tool Tips MOD by Baal Flash Cockpit Trainer [/url] dig through Eagle Wiki (access via top forum bar); you'll find Resources for New DCS:Black Shark Pilots section there which contains the famous How to Take Off and Blow Up Stuff guide and many more goodies . [*]Get the training working/substitute for DCS BS 1.0.2 (training has been removed by the patch due to track file playback issues) Get video versions of training missions and producer's notes videos at http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/ Downloads -> Videos YouTube channels: Eagle Dynamics http://www.youtube.com/user/eagledcs, Producer (Matt Wagner) http://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt Baal's training missions menu mod at File Exchange -> -> Filter: Game - DCS Black Shark 1.0.2 -> DCS: BS v1.0.0 Training Tracks v.1.1 AND Training Menu Fix . [*]Controls configuration: - read the respective chapter in the GUI manual again - backing up and restoring - resetting to defaults - start with Axis tune -> Curvature of about 10-15 and work your way from there if you use anything worse than Thrustmaster Warthog - no dead zones see Joystick configuration tips and advices for the two points above - get rudder pedals they make a huge difference, not only in helicopter simulations - get a proper joystick/hotas already! Most mid/low priced joystick are the biggest limitation of the whole flight experience with such a high fidelity simulator like DCS series. Saitek and CH Products are the only manufacturers who use decent quality potentiometers/sensors (except Saitek Cyborg X and all similar released afterwards!). That or go for controls with hall effect sensors (Saitek X52 series, Thrustmaster Warthog...) . [*]Quick training: If you don't want to do your training chapter by chapter and training mission by training mission, prioritize some elements of the full training: How to Take Off and Blow Up Stuff guide from Eagle Wiki basic helicopter handling and limitations (blades intersection, vortex ring...) - Flight Manual Ka-50 trim and autopilot system - DCS: Black Shark User FAQ Ka-50 trim and autopilot system - new implementation - see 1.0.1 update readme basic emergency procedures (engine(s) failure, emergency landings + autorotation) - Flight Manual basic defensive systems (LWR and UV-26) basic weapon employment how to show map on the ABRIS and zoom in/out watch selected producer's notes videos on the above topics - http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/ Downloads -> Videos ________________________________________________ TO BE EDITED... Edited November 16, 2010 by Bucic F-5E simpit cockpit dimensions and flight controls
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