DCS FC3 Questions & Answers Thread

[feefifofum]

1. Yep.

2. Aside from autopilot, nope.

;)

Get to know and love your trimmer. Any change to thrust or attitude will require retrimming the aircraft to maintain.

[GGTharos]

The way to avoid it is to plan your cruise. If all you like to do is mow the lawn in the mountains (or anywhere), then about the only 'trick' here is maintain your speed as well as possible.

 

Trim generally isn't as important during a fight but it is still helpful. Almost every instance of 'not a fight' should be some form of cruising, there you trim for your speed and leave it be.

 

Is it normal for the Flankers and MiGs to annoyingly pitch up and down constantly, requiring constant trim? And is there any way to avoid/fix this other than constant trim input?

[Vatikus]

However it should be also noted that there is a bug since forever for FFB & trim. If you add curve to the axis then trim will not put your stick into the right position. It's annoying as hell to use non-curved axis mapping. Walkaround for this is to use autopilot as much as possible.

[harf4ng]

If I'm only interested in the F15, does FC3 brings something more than just getting the F15 module?

 

Thanks

 

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[MRaza]

If I'm only interested in the F15, does FC3 brings something more than just getting the F15 module?

 

Thanks

 

Envoyé de mon SM-G955F en utilisant Tapatalk

 

FC3 gives you the F-15C, Su-27 and 33, Su-25A, A-10A, and MiG-29. If that's what you were asking

[schroedi]

FC3 gives you the F-15C, Su-27 and 33, Su-25A, A-10A, and MiG-29. If that's what you were asking

 

...and the J-11A

[HocusPocus]

If I'm only interested in the F15, does FC3 brings something more than just getting the F15 module?

 

If the only plane you're interested in is the f15, then no, fc3 does not add any value on top of the standalone module.

If you want to discover the strength/weakness of all of the other included planes, then it's a great value! Just fly the su27 for a while to know your opponent, that will make you more dangerous as a f15c driver :smilewink:

[DarkFire]

Nonsense about custard theory.

 

Cannot tell if artfully done troll post or utterly ignorant of physical reality :disgust:

 

 

With regards to the stand alone F-15C, I'd definitely recommend purchasing the FC3 pack. I started out wanting to fly things like the A-10 and Su-25 but fairly quickly fell in love with the Su-27, even with all it's quirks.

 

You never know what you'll really enjoy flying until you give it a go, and in that respect FC3 offers superb value for money.

[ReflexArc]

Anyone else having issues with the F-15C mission where you're supposed to protect the SEAD flight?

 

They keep getting shot down by the anti-air... They're the ones who are supposed to be taking out the air defenses!

[draconus]

Anyone else having issues with the F-15C mission where you're supposed to protect the SEAD flight?

Please head to the F-15C forum and find Bear Trap campaign recent topics. You'll find answers and fix.

Edit: Looks like you found it but the answer stands correct.

Edited June 9, 2018 by draconus

[de.Impact]

Is there any information yet about when/if FC3 modules might also get the new external effects like overwing vapour / condensation etc. ?

 

[Tiramisu]

I have bought the SU-33 in a bundle and for now this is the only plane I got from FC3. So now I wonder, if I should buy another airplane from the FC3-DLC or wait until there are better models available, because it seems like some of the models in FC3 are much older and less detailed as the newer ones like the A-10C or the F18. Maybe I should even wait for FC4 in case a sequel will be released.

Currently I am thinking about to buy the MiG-29, after watching some interesting videos about it. So what are you guys thinking?

[Schmidtfire]

There will be no FC4. But wait for Modern Air Combat (MAC). Should be released quite soon I think. You will get a very large pack of planes (non clickable)

 

Modern Air Combat

 

A-10A

Su-25

MiG29 (A/G/S)

Su-27

Su-33

F-15C

 

L39

F86F

MiG15

F5E

MiG21bis

 

I might have missed something, but it will be a very good pack. Basicly it is current

Flaming Cliffs 3 pack but with an additional set of modules.

ED has converted a bunch of their high end modules to the more accessible Flaming Cliffs non-clickable standard. If you really enjoy one of those modules you can buy them later as fully clickable and high fidelity

[Tiramisu]

Good to know!

Are the airplanes in MAC going to be better modelled than the old ones in FC3? I personally always prefer the more realistic versions with clickable cockpits, but I am not sure if I can upgrade my airplanes to the high fidelity versions, because I am using the Steam version of DCS.

 

 

Edit: I have read somewhere that ED made a contract with the Russian government promising to not create a clickable or detailled functional cockpit of any Russian fighter jet. Can anyone confirm this?

Edited November 2, 2018 by Tiramisu

[draconus]

MAC will include the same FC3 modules plus some more and also partial maps - it's just a bundle pack of modules, most of which can be bought separately.

The Russian machines that are planned as a future modules are Mig-23 and Mi-24 so don't expect anything newer in full fidelity in the years to come.

If you can live with the FC3 modeling level don't hesitate to buy it now. Steam has the same modules available. MAC will certainly be higher priced, but they promised a discount for current FC3 owners anyway.

You will probably not upgrade any module - you will be just able to buy a full fidelity version if there already exists one.

Edited November 3, 2018 by draconus

[Tiramisu]

Ok, now I am starting to understand what this is about.

 

Although I am mostly interested in the Mig-29, I wonder if the the map expansions in MAC are worth buying it. I am not sure if it adds something to the Persia map or just contains parts of the already existing map. I am also a little bit curious about the map expansion in eastern Georgia, which seems to be only available in FC3 currently.

Edit: Also I wonder how good the improvements of the AI and the mission editor are in FC3. In MAC this kind of additional features is not mentioned.

Edited November 3, 2018 by Tiramisu

[draconus]

No need to guess. This is official:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3565024&postcount=150

 

AI, Mission Editor and Caucasus map are part of free DCS World. Bundles like MAC or FC3 offer just modules.

 

MAC is going to offer just parts of existing maps.

 

If Caucasus is going to be expanded it will be so for DCS World not just for some module. What do you mean by "map expansion in eastern Georgia". Link?

[Tiramisu]

What do you mean by "map expansion in eastern Georgia". Link?

 

I got that information from https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/de/products/planes/flaming_cliffs/.

It is saying

 

"Expanded theatre of operations map into eastern Georgia."

(And the German version of Steam is saying "Erweitertes Einsatzgebiet in Richtung Ostgeorgien")

 

That sounds very much like a small map expansion to me, but maybe I am wrong.

[draconus]

I can see where all the confusion comes from now. Some of the info on the site is apparently outdated and may have been truth back then, while FC3 was making it's way into DCS bringing new things into the World.

As it is now FC3 only gives you aircraft modules and their coresponding missions and campaigns. All the Caucasus map, weapons, objects, AI, mission editor and all core related stuff is part of free DCS World.

[Tiramisu]

Now I am reassured. Thx! :happy:

[MRaza]

I'm a bit confused on what corner airspeed is. Is it the speed for the tightest sustained turn rate? Or for the fastest turn under max G? can someone explain it to me?

[GGTharos]

It's the speed at which you can turn with the highest turn rate (g) and tightest circle at the same time.

 

 

This condition is achieved under instantaneous maneuvering, not sustained.

 

 

 

I'm a bit confused on what corner airspeed is. Is it the speed for the tightest sustained turn rate? Or for the fastest turn under max G? can someone explain it to me?

[The AMRAAMer]

So whats the correlation between G-forces, AoA, and turn rate?

[VC]

So whats the correlation between G-forces, AoA, and turn rate?

 

More AoA = more lift force = More G. But AoA and G are both limited. Turn rate is a factor of G and radius. A 9g turn at 700km/h and a 9g turn at 900km/h aren't the same thing, the faster you go (at constant G), the wider your turn so the lower the turn rate. Corner speed is basically the lowest speed where you can pull max G.

[dpj463]

Well, I bought FC3 a couple of days ago and am experiencing some issues.

I tried flying the A10 A in CAS mission. I also have a new WartHog Hotas.

I bound controls to my hotas and launched the mission.

 

The only things that are working are the axis controls. Nothing else works. I even tried using the keyboard and no response i.e. landing gear, flaps, cannot arm the airplane.

In addition, there is no HUD.........

 

Instead of mucking about on my own, I would appreciate any suggestions on steps to troubleshoot this issue.

 

By the way, I can launch the P51 and the Huey and they work as usual. So I don't think it is a hardware issue.

 

thanks for any help