Vogel

I finally threw caution to the wind and splashed out on a pair of the TM Cougar MFD's, tragically however I only had one spare USB slot on my hub so I've ordered a larger one. Too many peripherals for simming!!! As a result only one is powered up but it looks really awesome. Will have to print off some inserts that better reflect the F-16C in DCS, think I'll print off one for the FCR page and one for the HSD which looks quite a bit different.

I fear this is but the beginning of me building my own sim pit as I've been looking at UFC panels too, there's a nice one for the A-10C which would serve well and it's in a nice form factor too. Some of them have absolutely massive housings on them.
I'm sorry wallet... it's for a good cause!

Oh I agree on RAZBAM and their reliability, it's why I'm still very skeptical on the F-15E. The Harrier however has come a long way and I really enjoy flying it now, next to the F-16C it's one of my favourites as its so unique to fly compared to other modules.

Saw these today on Discord, the exterior model is looking really nice:


I really can not wait for the early access on this module, it's been a long time indeed since we got a full fidelity REDFOR jet. It just needs an F-4C to fight against :).

Su-22 would be rather cool :). Would be a great attacker aircraft!

Saw these today on Discord, the exterior model is looking really nice:


I really can not wait for the early access on this module, it's been a long time indeed since we got a full fidelity REDFOR jet. It just needs an F-4C to fight against :).

I bought Syria last night, spent forever downloading it so didn't really get to play it until today. Holy hell... WOW! After flying on the Caucasus for so many years this is a real step up in fidelity. Frame rates seem to be alright too all things considered, so much low down detail flying the Mi-8 over Damascus and towards the Golan Heights etc was a real treat. The Hind is going to be unreal fun on this map, same goes for any low level work.
I hope somebody does a full IAF paid campaign with voice overs etc, so many historical events you could cover with the IAF's F-16 fleet.


Found a little ad for Ugra Media's Normandy '44 map too xD.

Seconded, I've always been a mud mover at heart. Plinking MiG's from 25 miles with AMRAAM's gets boring after a while, wild weasel runs NEVER get boring lol.

I bought Syria last night, spent forever downloading it so didn't really get to play it until today. Holy hell... WOW! After flying on the Caucasus for so many years this is a real step up in fidelity. Frame rates seem to be alright too all things considered, so much low down detail flying the Mi-8 over Damascus and towards the Golan Heights etc was a real treat. The Hind is going to be unreal fun on this map, same goes for any low level work.
I hope somebody does a full IAF paid campaign with voice overs etc, so many historical events you could cover with the IAF's F-16 fleet.


Found a little ad for Ugra Media's Normandy '44 map too xD.

I bought Syria last night, spent forever downloading it so didn't really get to play it until today. Holy hell... WOW! After flying on the Caucasus for so many years this is a real step up in fidelity. Frame rates seem to be alright too all things considered, so much low down detail flying the Mi-8 over Damascus and towards the Golan Heights etc was a real treat. The Hind is going to be unreal fun on this map, same goes for any low level work.
I hope somebody does a full IAF paid campaign with voice overs etc, so many historical events you could cover with the IAF's F-16 fleet.


Found a little ad for Ugra Media's Normandy '44 map too xD.

Su-22 would be rather cool :). Would be a great attacker aircraft!

I want this module so bad xD. I have a real soft spot for the Flogger. It was the first aircraft I made as a model kit with my dad when I was a wee lad and I've had a fascination with it ever since. This game sorely needs more high fidelity REDFOR aircraft and this will be a really great addition for Cold War servers, give those F-5's something to think about xD.

I want this module so bad xD. I have a real soft spot for the Flogger. It was the first aircraft I made as a model kit with my dad when I was a wee lad and I've had a fascination with it ever since. This game sorely needs more high fidelity REDFOR aircraft and this will be a really great addition for Cold War servers, give those F-5's something to think about xD.

Again... not helping 😂. Maybe next month...

Check the YT reviews... they look great and are basically plug and play.

Oh man don't show me that lmao, I'll want them! 🤣
 
EDIT: This is the A-10C UFC I was talking about. Very reasonably priced and looks the part. https://www.buddy-fox.com/

Oh man don't show me that lmao, I'll want them! 🤣
 
EDIT: This is the A-10C UFC I was talking about. Very reasonably priced and looks the part. https://www.buddy-fox.com/

I'm looking to fly this evening, anyone wishing to join will be welcome. 🙂
Platform: DCS
Airframe: I'll be flying the F-16C, but bring whatever you like.
Scenario: Can either try our hand on some public servers, or do some general practice privately. I'm still learning some of the finer points of the Viper, but am open to both options.
Time: 19:00 GMT+1 (BST)

Looks like it's a 2.0 x 3mm (CM2x3-3.3) screw.
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/m-2-ssd-with-no-screw.2560491/
You might need a standoff, though. 

The F15 is an earlier Aircraft. I read somewhere (I think it was a forum with lots of F16 maintainers in it) that the F16 has a limit of 600knots at ground level due to the canopy heating up and then deforming due to air friction.
During the development of the F16 getting the canopy right was quite a problem and pilots of the first F16As complained about distortion. Plus compared to the F15 the F16 canopy is quite a bit smaller.
I guess most of the time the cost and complications of a single piece canopy is just not woth it for the benefit it provides.
The difference between the F16 canopy and the F15 canopy (as an example) also should not be as great in real life as we dont have the ability to focus beyond the canopy frame in the sim.
Just to be clear: I'm not an expert in the field and most of the stuff I wrote are things I read about and my own thoughts. Pleas take everything with a grain of salt.

I bought the F-16C. It's super weird to fly. I'm used to traditional control systems in my aircraft, this fly by wire shenanigens doesn't feel right. It doesn't feel like my inputs are quite correct, I keep releasing my rolls to account for the natural inertia of the aircraft but there's just none of that. You stop moving the stick and the aircraft snaps to that position... I don't know if I'll get used to this!
One thing I will say though, holy cow the visibility with that bubble canopy! No frames or anything feels like there's nothing there almost, I wonder why this design wasn't repeated for the F-15 and later aircraft? Even the Typhoon has canopy frames and that's a relatively modern jet.

Title says it all, it's a hefty patch chaps so better download somewhat ahead of time if you plan on flying.
Patch notes:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.0.4625/
On a side note, the DCS 2.7 launch/Spring sale is now live for the standalone version of the sim, up to 50% off most modules! Tempted by the Viper tbh.

Title says it all, it's a hefty patch chaps so better download somewhat ahead of time if you plan on flying.
Patch notes:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.0.4625/
On a side note, the DCS 2.7 launch/Spring sale is now live for the standalone version of the sim, up to 50% off most modules! Tempted by the Viper tbh.

The difference with Steam typically is that it's a bit behind the standalone, at least that's my understanding. Honestly I would just use the standalone client, that way ED gets 100% of the sales instead of Steam taking a hefty 30% of the cut.

Title says it all, it's a hefty patch chaps so better download somewhat ahead of time if you plan on flying.
Patch notes:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.0.4625/
On a side note, the DCS 2.7 launch/Spring sale is now live for the standalone version of the sim, up to 50% off most modules! Tempted by the Viper tbh.

Title says it all, it's a hefty patch chaps so better download somewhat ahead of time if you plan on flying.
Patch notes:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.0.4625/
On a side note, the DCS 2.7 launch/Spring sale is now live for the standalone version of the sim, up to 50% off most modules! Tempted by the Viper tbh.