EmerlistDavjack

Thanks,guys. My heart goes out to everybody affected by the war. 

Thanks,guys. My heart goes out to everybody affected by the war. 

E.Davjack
JG1
US West.
Week A1 (Saturday, 5 March 2022): Yes (), No (x), Uncertain ()
Week A2 (Saturday, 12 March 2022): Yes (x), No (), Uncertain ()
Week A3 (Saturday, 19 March 2022): Yes (), No (), Uncertain (x)
Week A4 (Saturday, 26 March 2022): Yes (x), No (), Uncertain ()
 
Late reg!  Please send me a link to the Google docs for attendance if we are doing that this time.  Thanks Klaiber.
 

JG1_E_Davjack
JG1 Squadron
Pacific time
 
See you all in the skies!

JG1_E_Davjack
JG1 Squadron
Pacific time
 
See you all in the skies!

... in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, beginning the world's first solo transatlantic flight by a woman; she landed in Northern Ireland thirteen and a half hours later.  This archival image from our provincial museum, The Rooms, shows her in front of the Cochrane Hotel in St John's (just a few blocks from my house -- though, to be fair, anywhere in downtown St John's fits that description!) with Bernt Balchen (left), a navigator and engineer hired by Earhart as a technical advisor, and Lewis L'Esperance, a representative of the Shell Oil Company.

S! All,

The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B1 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 8 May 2021).
Congratulations!
. . .
Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe

Obfw. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, 6./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1.  
Armed Forces Report

Maj. Baron von Faehig, Stab I./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (5 tank kills). Oblt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Stab I./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (3 tank kills). Ogfr. Franz (Broadsword) Stigler, 4./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), prisoner-of-war, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (esprit de corps & good streak - 3 ground victories and 1 wounded-in-action, over 3 sorties). Ogfr. Fritz Butzzell, Crew Members (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (4 tank kills). Ogfr. Dudley von Flederwurst, Crew Members (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (tank kill).  
War Merit First Class with Swords

Lt. Ferdinand (Ferd) Labroisse, 6./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), posthumously, for continued courage and achievement by a War Merit Cross 2nd Class recipient (esprit de corps and amazing streak - 25 ground victories, over 28 sorties).  
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Ogfr. Emerlist Davjack, 6./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak.  
Goblet of Honor of the Luftwaffe

Obfw. Nicholas Noël, 5./JG 1 (session #B1, 8 May 2021), for the destruction of 6 enemy aircraft within one streak.  

S! All,

The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A1 of Tanks In Flames 2021 "Spring Campaign" (flown on 10 April 2021).
Congratulations!
. . .
Panzer Badge of the Luftwaffe

Obstlt. Karl (Britchot) Heiberger, Stab/JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Oblt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Stab I./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Hptm. Richard (Vonrd) Ausweichen, Stab II./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Oblt. Werner (danudet) Kliegmann, 6./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1. Ogfr. Fritz Butzzell, Crew Members (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for participation in 3 armored assaults as a member of JG1.  
Armed Forces Report

Obstlt. Karl (Britchot) Heiberger, Stab/JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), posthumously, for courage and achievements that contribute to the greater good of the Geschwader (great streak -  16 ground victories, over 7 sorties).  
War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Oblt. Peter (Sipi) Pfeil, Stab I./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for courage and achievements that are beyond the call of duty, which need not occur while facing the enemy (9 tank kills within one panzer streak).  
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Obfw. Attila (Etzel) Reinhard, 4./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for the destruction of 3 enemy ground vehicles within one streak. Obfw. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund, 5./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak. Obfw. Nicholas Noël, 5./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for the destruction of 1 enemy aircraft within one streak.  
Wound Badge 1939: Black Class

Obst. Alfred Klaiber, Stab/JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. Maj. Heinz (Moxy) Schulte, Stab II./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak. Obfw. Heinrich (ScorchedBeans) Freund, 5./JG 1 (session #A1, 10 April 2021), for being wounded in action 1 time within one streak.

Fixed it!  Took a lot of delicate doing....holy crap these are small connectors but I made it work.  Weird thing: when I hooked up the left brake with the ribbon cable, it became FAR more sensitive than the right toe brake (no jumps, smooth gradient).  I have a feeling that the potentiometers in these units are fine, but the think braided steel wires are horrible.  I was tempted to spend another couple hours replacing the right side wires, but I have a will to live, so...Ill do that when they fail.  I can adjust deadzones to make up for it, but normally brakes are slammed down upon and it doesnt matter.
In the first image you can see the scale of what I was working with vs a normal  1 1/4'' screw.  I saved myself $450 on MFG Crosswinds...for now.
 
 
 

That's great news Emerlist!

Fixed it!  Took a lot of delicate doing....holy crap these are small connectors but I made it work.  Weird thing: when I hooked up the left brake with the ribbon cable, it became FAR more sensitive than the right toe brake (no jumps, smooth gradient).  I have a feeling that the potentiometers in these units are fine, but the think braided steel wires are horrible.  I was tempted to spend another couple hours replacing the right side wires, but I have a will to live, so...Ill do that when they fail.  I can adjust deadzones to make up for it, but normally brakes are slammed down upon and it doesnt matter.
In the first image you can see the scale of what I was working with vs a normal  1 1/4'' screw.  I saved myself $450 on MFG Crosswinds...for now.
 
 
 

S! All,

The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session B3 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 13 March 2021).
Congratulations!
. . .
German Army Report

Hptm. Fritz Butzzell, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 13 March 2021), for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & tail gunner kill] OffzSt. Lothar (GenMarkof) von Zudet, Jasta 11 (session #B3, 13 March 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps]

Ain't that the truth. 
For me, I love Cold War stuff specifically because it's more analog, with a smattering of old school computer systems thrown in.  It feels "real" to me.  So, I'm completely game for anything ED (or their 3rd-party developers) want to produce of that era or before.  Plus, I think that since many of these older aircraft are no longer in service, most systems (though not all) are declassified.  And thus the overall fidelity of the aircraft can be much more faithfully recreated.  I've always felt that ED should concentrate on this type of stuff, giving us more aircraft from the 1960s and 1970s.
And this translates over to WW1.  I really feel that this in an area where ED can excel.
The points you outline above are right on.  The aircraft of 1916 to 1918 are relatively simple in the cockpit, they don't have weird moving parts on the external models like swing wings or anything like that (unless you're counting wing warping).  There is no raising your gear, so no need for animation there.  I think WW1 aircraft would be much faster to produce with extreme accuracy.
And for the simmer, I don't see WW1 aircraft as being *easy* or *quaint*.  The flight models for many of them, from stall recovery to maneuverability, can be extremely challenging for modern pilots to master.  (I'm looking at you Dr.I and Camel).  And if you think about it, the arms race of 1914 to 1918 is staggering in terms of pace and technological development.  In 1914, they're throwing anchors and flechettes at each other.  By 1918, it's fully modern air combat.

Looks like RB3D

Spot on... quite correct.  Shielding is a pain and killed many a repair. Point to point is what you surgeon would recommend and it works the same with wires. 
It's a tricky bit, watch the temp on your iron and use as little as possible to avoid melting some plastic...   that would be the voice of experience speaking. Then time to start putting away some secret cash for some Crosswind pedals.  Good-Oh !

Your In-Game Name:  JG1_E.Davjack Your Squadron affiliation (with squadron website if possible): JG1 Your preferred roll (pilot, tanker or both): Pilot Your time zone: PST/PDT North American

Not having seen the actual wires (and I'm not about to open my Saitek pedals... why tempt fate 🤪) I don't know what the actual gauge is. Rule of thumb is that when splicing, it's ok to go one or two gauges larger (Never Smaller!) in a pinch. I would highly recommend soldering if you are going for a splice. We often use "environmental splices" on acft but they need a special crimper (and needs to be calibrated annually).
https://peerlesselectronics.com/650076-000-splice?utm_campaign=utm_campaign&utm_content=utm_content&utm_medium=utm_medium&utm_source=utm_source&utm_term=utm_term&utm_campaign=9526344450&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=421850933646&utm_term=&adgroupid=97013154373&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyoeCBhCTARIsAOfpKxhqYIJPPQJqKlGQDC-c_5wtn1SgFbcsauS-f06Mb0INLhoG03TfenQaAqmaEALw_wcB
In my R/C model days I would use a small section of brass tube (similar to the metal crimp part of the environmental splice), crimp it with pliers (just to hold it in place) and then solder it.
Really, it's not that sensitive for what you need to do. Twisted together wires would probably work (just be sure to insulate... heat shrink tube is best).
Still, soldering is not difficult and I recommend replacing the wire from the circuit board to wherever it terminates. In soldering, cleanliness is paramount. Get a tin of rosin flux and use rosin core solder if you can get it. Keep your soldering iron tip clean (damp sponge to wipe it while hot). And... practice on test wires before doing the real thing. This is a skill that will stand you in good stead in the future. 
Still... twisty wires will most likely work.
I do realise that the wires in the Saitek are TINY. To answer your question... yes, it's OK to splice in larger wire. Just make sure that there is adequate length and have the heat shrink insulation extend some length into the original thin wire to act as stress relief. The connection of the splice is where it will want to fatigue and crack.
Good luck.

Worked on a pair of those for Hotlead, and it had the exact same problem.  However, he never knew that part because he never used the toe brakes.  I did fix the broken connections, but it was difficult because the conductors were some alloy, probably made of or at least containing steel, allowing them to be very fine and yet mechanically strong.  Ironically that's their downfall because that mechanical strength causes repeated flexing mainly at the connection, where it snaps off.  BTW, those wires are not unjacketed.  They have a thin layer of clear insulation on them that must be stripped off to make connections.  In any case, that metal resists soldering pretty fiercely and it's difficult or nearly impossible to get a molecular bond between the solder and the conductor.  In my case, the wires broke at those white connectors on the circuit board.  The wires are crimped in the back of the pins in the plastic housings.  Those pins can be carefully removed from the connector.  I think I re-opened the one that was originally used, brass I think (not an easy task), then re-crimped the newly stripped wire back on, making a good mechanical and electrical connection.  I did hit it with some solder at the connection just to make sure it didn't come loose, since the crimp wasn't as good as the original.  After that I reinserted the pins back in the connector, and secured the wires in a way that tried to minimize movement at the connections.
It was all a waste of time though, since the REAL problem with his pedals was that it was electronically dead (that little circuit board shown in your picture).  I tried to find a replacement by attempting to procure an old set of the same kind of pedals to cannabalize from, but it turned out those pedals were pretty rare and I ended up sending them back to HL as a failed attempt on my part.
At some point he got a set of MFG Crosswinds.  I've used them for years without any trouble.  Once you see the construction of those expensive brands, the quality is obvious.  Do yourself a favor and upgrade.  COVID-19 relief stimulus payment is on it's way to you  😀

Typical of all Saitek gear. I've been lucky so far but they use non flexible wires and route them poorly. Splicing would probably work but the best option would be to replace the wire completely from point to point but in order to get it back up quickly a splice would be fine. The very slight add in resistance would have no affect since the milliamp (microamp) is way low. I'm not sure what the strand count is for flex wires. 22 to 30 ga is more than adequate.
Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/StrivedayTM-Flexible-Silicone-electronic-electrics/dp/B01KQ2JNLI/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=Flexible+Stranded+Wire&qid=1614998391&sr=8-7
If you have some sort of electronic device that you can cannibalise you could probably rip some wiring out of it. Just check that it can be flexed multiple times and not feel "stiff".
"what exactly are these little metallic braided wires?"
They are probably shielded wires which have a braided wire jacket on the exterior of the wire which is separate from the actual center conductor. These shields are connected to ground and prevent RF from inducing "noise" into the circuit. I'm not sure that they are absolutely necessary in our controllers. 
This is an example of aircraft grade shielded cable:
https://www.steinair.com/product/22-ga-single-conductor-shielded/ 
Don't worry about the shielding if you're just splicing.

S! All,

The following JG I pilots are being recognized for their actions during Session A4 of Flanders In Flames 2021 "Winter Campaign" (flown on 20 February 2021).
Congratulations!
. . .
Knights Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit Order

OffzSt. Lothar Loopy, Jasta 4 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), posthumously, for bravery and exceptionally meritorious deeds in combat [for an amazing streak - 1 4 aerial victory and 2 wounded-in-actions, over 16 sorties].  
Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph

OffzSt. Emerlist Davjack, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), posthumously, for bravery and meritorious leadership in battle [esprit de corps. & an outstanding streak - 9 aerial victories and 4 wounded-in-actions, over 17 sorties.]  
Honor Goblet for Successful Attacks from the Air

Vzfw. Oskar (Dutch) Verborten, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), for the destruction of 1 enemy ground target within one streak.  
German Army Report

Fähnr. Leopold (Lee) Greifvogel, Jasta 10 (session #A4, 20 February 2021), posthumously, for gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service. [esprit de corps & a good streak - 2 ground victories, over 4 sorties]

So I'm watching Mark Felton's recent video on Balloon Busters, and I hear this story I'd never heard before of a Belgian named Willy Coppens landing his Hanriot on a balloon and waiting until it slid off to restart the engine and fly away.  I pull up the Wikipedia page and it claims he did this intentionally only after he did it before accidentally.  Whether or not those things ever happened, he destroyed a remarkable 34 balloons, lost a leg, participated in the resistance in WWII, and lived to be 94.
I have a sudden urge to see what happens if I try to land a Hanriot on a balloon in ROF.  I mean, has anybody?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Coppens
 
 

So I'm watching Mark Felton's recent video on Balloon Busters, and I hear this story I'd never heard before of a Belgian named Willy Coppens landing his Hanriot on a balloon and waiting until it slid off to restart the engine and fly away.  I pull up the Wikipedia page and it claims he did this intentionally only after he did it before accidentally.  Whether or not those things ever happened, he destroyed a remarkable 34 balloons, lost a leg, participated in the resistance in WWII, and lived to be 94.
I have a sudden urge to see what happens if I try to land a Hanriot on a balloon in ROF.  I mean, has anybody?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Coppens
 
 

So I'm watching Mark Felton's recent video on Balloon Busters, and I hear this story I'd never heard before of a Belgian named Willy Coppens landing his Hanriot on a balloon and waiting until it slid off to restart the engine and fly away.  I pull up the Wikipedia page and it claims he did this intentionally only after he did it before accidentally.  Whether or not those things ever happened, he destroyed a remarkable 34 balloons, lost a leg, participated in the resistance in WWII, and lived to be 94.
I have a sudden urge to see what happens if I try to land a Hanriot on a balloon in ROF.  I mean, has anybody?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Coppens
 
 

So I'm watching Mark Felton's recent video on Balloon Busters, and I hear this story I'd never heard before of a Belgian named Willy Coppens landing his Hanriot on a balloon and waiting until it slid off to restart the engine and fly away.  I pull up the Wikipedia page and it claims he did this intentionally only after he did it before accidentally.  Whether or not those things ever happened, he destroyed a remarkable 34 balloons, lost a leg, participated in the resistance in WWII, and lived to be 94.
I have a sudden urge to see what happens if I try to land a Hanriot on a balloon in ROF.  I mean, has anybody?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Coppens
 
 

So I'm watching Mark Felton's recent video on Balloon Busters, and I hear this story I'd never heard before of a Belgian named Willy Coppens landing his Hanriot on a balloon and waiting until it slid off to restart the engine and fly away.  I pull up the Wikipedia page and it claims he did this intentionally only after he did it before accidentally.  Whether or not those things ever happened, he destroyed a remarkable 34 balloons, lost a leg, participated in the resistance in WWII, and lived to be 94.
I have a sudden urge to see what happens if I try to land a Hanriot on a balloon in ROF.  I mean, has anybody?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Coppens