Patch 1.1.0.8 for DCS is OUT!

[DavidB]

Will be available Tomorrow - hang in there :)

Ok, thanks.

[Qazme]

In my case, it's because free head-tracking solution for 64bit is not yet available (thanks to ED it will be soon though).

 

You can use 32bit apps in 64bit windows. My trackIr is running 32bit on Windows 7 Professional.

 

On a side note, I used the updater on my steam install and it patched just fine. I just had to specify the folder for it to install to, so you guys with Steam patch away!

[Olgerd]

Thanks, Ells. Quick follow-up: Is it true that 1.0.0.8 enables you to start the alignment as soon as APU Gen is on? If so, should I adjust my startup procedure to start the alignment before engine startup? And if so, will engine startup cancel out the alignment?

 

Engine start up does not cancel anything now. So you can start alignment once APU GEN or external power are available.

 

EDIT: Only one rule applies to EGI alignment - do not move aircraft before alignment is complete. Otherwise EGI will revert to INFLT alignment.

Edited June 2, 2011 by Olgerd

[hassata]

Initial testing = awesome in so many ways! Many thanks ED and testers.

[Kankkis]

To be honest I don't know.

I always go through my full checklist from the beta version training tweaking here and there for the latest releases.

 

Not being an aircaft electrician, is there enough power with just the APU to switch everything on prior to engine start?

I know the APU takes a hit as you start the engines and would assume it would take more of a hit with all CDU, EGI, MFCD's Etc. all on as well.

Again I assume ground power would also help.

One thing to try I guess.

 

 

Really? why?

 

 

Batt to on, inverter to stndby, signal lamp test, fuel test, oxy on, oxy ind test, L&R boost pumps to on, L&R fuel flow to Norm, APU start, check P's & T's, APU GEN to PWR, L&R batt to on, L engine start, check P's & T's, R engine start, check P's & T's, switch off APU and APU GEN after both engines have spooled up, IFCC to test, CICU, BIT test start, Yaw and Pitch SAS, Trim, CDU, EGI, Countermeasures, lights, exit BIT test, IFCC to on, JTRS to on, DTS Load ALL, left MFCD to TAD, right MFCD to CDU, when ready press NAV OSB, when ready press EGI button, RDR ALT to NRM, steerpoint to FLT PLN. Then I recheck all my switches ready for taxi, do my DSMS loadout changes, request taxi then EAC on.

Also note the new master caution on first engine start, this is meant to happen.

Doing all that from memory but I don't think I missed any steps.

 

Prior to take off at runway hold - check flaps, check pitot switch, check master arm safe, check flight controls (again) and then taxi out to runway

 

I'll update my startup checklist sheet tomorrow and post up if that helps.

 

Ok, thats the thing what i meant, if i put APU GEN to PWR i got that annoyning warning tone, i just leaved use APU GEN and it's starts normally

[Ells228]

I knew I forgot something on my list, radios.

Ah cool thanks Olgerd for clarifying that.

 

Ok, thats the thing what i meant, if i put APU GEN to PWR i got that annoyning warning tone, i just leaved use APU GEN and it's starts normally

 

haha that master caution please pay attention to me annoying tone.

Just hit the Master Caution flashing light button just under the HUD

 

I've always needed APU GEN power to start my right engine, i've never got it working woth it off (unless on ground power, but I rarely use that, only on very cold mornings)

Edited June 2, 2011 by Ells228

[Kankkis]

Engine start up does not cancel anything now. So you can start alignment once APU GEN or external power are available.

 

EDIT: Only one rule applies to EGI alignment - do not move aircraft before alignment is complete. Otherwise EGI will revert to INFLT alignment.

 

i'll try that

[Olgerd]

Ok, thats the thing what i meant, if i put APU GEN to PWR i got that annoyning warning tone, i just leaved use APU GEN and it's starts normally

 

To not get this tone, do not switch APU GEN to ON before APU is started. However once APU will be started the tone will cease anyway.

[derelor]

Can anyone please confirm that these three training missions do not work any more with 1.1.0.8:

 

• Landing: input of ILS-frequency (110.30 MHz) not recognized
  
• DSMS: manual selection of stations 4 and 8 not recognized
  
• GAU-8/A: you are told to set your steerpoint and fly to waypoint-3 ("MSN003"), but WP3 is called "MSN2". mission does not continue from there...
  

 

UPDATE: added GAU-8/A and Unguided Rocket TM

Edited June 2, 2011 by derelor

[Kankkis]

To not get this tone, do not switch APU GEN to ON before APU is started. However once APU will be started the tone will cease anyway.

 

Thanks, helped me a lot

 

Jesus i'll love this sim.

[hassata]

EDIT: Only one rule applies to EGI alignment - do not move aircraft before alignment is complete. Otherwise EGI will revert to INFLT alignment.

 

Is the only way to insure this keeping brakes depressed?

[jpanside]

My game is faster then ever, though few issues:

 

I can't even choose HIGH textures and scenes now? The only options available are LOW and MEDIUM? Is this supposed to be this way?

 

I also can't find option for enabling cockpit shadows? Is my installation porked?

 

As I said, games is super fast now!

 

can you tell me what you mean by faster than ever? did game performance increase?!

[S77th-konkussion]

definitely not faster here.. but I was hosting & flying with most settings up on high.. need to try a few more scenarios. 15 fps max. ground or air

[Nate--IRL--]

can you tell me what you mean by faster than ever? did game performance increase?!

 

It is faster because he is forced to use lower settings with a 32bit OS. 1.1.0.8 and 1.1.0.7 are generally the same FPS wise, with like for like settings.

 

Nate

[Olgerd]

Is the only way to insure this keeping brakes depressed?

 

Yes, as we don't have chocks modeled, and this aircraft does not have parking brakes. But the aircraft usually does not move unless you advance throttles.

[Ells228]

Here is my checklist

 

Electrical Startup

Batt to Power

Inverter to Standby

Lamp Test

Fuel indicator test (Test Ind)

Oxy flow to On

Oxy Ind test

Lights On

Com1 Radio VHF to TR

Squelch

Com2 Radio VHF to TR

Squelch

UHF dial to Main

Close Canopy

 

APU & Engine Startup

Boost pump switches to On (all 4)

L+R fuel flow switch to Norm

APU Start

APU Gen to PWR

AC Gen switches to Up (L+R)

Left throttle to Idle (Master Caution off)

Right throttle to idle

Flight control check

Generator APU to Off

Power APU to Off

Uncage SAI

 

Pre-Flight Setup

CDU + EGI to On

CICU to On

IFCC to Test

Press Enter on HUD to initiate BIT test

Yaw SAS Engage L+R

Pitch SAS Engage L+R

T/O Trim Set

On HUD Exit BIT test (once complete)

DTS Load All

Set right MFCD to CDU

Exit menu’s on HUD

IFCC to On

Right MFCD to CDU Nav mode

Left MFCD to TAD

Set Nav mode to EGI

Set Steer Point to FLT PLAN

CMSP to Standby

Set system select switches to On

JTRS to On

Anti Skid to On

Nosewheel Steering to On

EAC to On

Edited June 2, 2011 by Ells228

[Olgerd]

Usually main generators are turned on after the engines are started.

[hassata]

It is faster because he is forced to use lower settings with a 32bit OS. 1.1.0.8 and 1.1.0.7 are generally the same FPS wise, with like for like settings.

 

Nate

 

That may be true, but definitely a more 'stable' fps here, with less spiking, stuttering and noticeable texture loading.

[Mustang]

That may be true, but definitely a more 'stable' fps here, with less spiking, stuttering and noticeable texture loading.

 

Agreed, the FPS is way more fluid than 1.1.0.7 on my end.

[Bahger]

Yes, as we don't have chocks modeled, and this aircraft does not have parking brakes. But the aircraft usually does not move unless you advance throttles.

...yet sometimes it does, which makes the rest of the startup/alignment awkwardly one-handed, as you hold down the wb (for those that do not have brake-capable pedals). Pausing the sim with wb engaged then unpausing works to offset this but obviously only in SP. It's a nuisance. Not a huge deal...but a nuisance, as it will sometimes roll with the throttles at zero.

[Olgerd]

...yet sometimes it does, which makes the rest of the startup/alignment awkwardly one-handed, as you hold down the wb (for those that do not have brake-capable pedals). Pausing the sim with wb engaged then unpausing works to offset this but obviously only in SP. It's a nuisance. Not a huge deal...but a nuisance, as it will sometimes roll with the throttles at zero.

 

Perhaps you need to hold the brakes while engines are spooled up. Once RPM settles on idle, I believe the aircraft should not move.

[Nate--IRL--]

...yet sometimes it does, which makes the rest of the startup/alignment awkwardly one-handed, as you hold down the wb (for those that do not have brake-capable pedals). Pausing the sim with wb engaged then unpausing works to offset this but obviously only in SP. It's a nuisance. Not a huge deal...but a nuisance, as it will sometimes roll with the throttles at zero.

 

A suggestion... Press W, then while holding it, press ESC, then let go of W. When you unpause it will be as if you are holding down W. Press W again to release.

 

Nate

[Steel Jaw]

Anybody how to enable the clickable radio menu now in 108?

[Bahger]

Good suggestions from Olgerd and Nate, many thanks both.

[JaseGill]

Just had a half hour to play around.

1st impressions are amazing.

I'm loving Cockpit Shadows, the extra level if Immersion is palpable.

I'm going to be back into A10C now for the 1st time since I discovered ROF a few months ago.

FPS somehow seems better too even though I've put HDR on, everything is set at high and Cockpit shadows is on :)

Thanks ED.