Yogi Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ludwig said: Has anyone an opinion on refueling using a monitor versus VR?? (in other words, tried it both ways..... I do it both ways regularly. I hate having the VR hood on my head for a protracted time, it gives me a headache so I rarely use it on "Mission" nights. For me its easier in VR in aircraft with offset probes (Harrier & F-14) I guess because of the spatial awareness. Aircraft with the probe mostly aligned with the fuselage (F18, Mirage) I see no benefit being in VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 9/2/2021 at 3:39 PM, Klaiber said: Now to master the F-14... I am working on that myself. I thought I was pretty good in it but VF-2 is showing me there is always more to learn. Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 It's just so twitchy. Even with the wings swept slightly back to bomb mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 For me hitting the basket is easy, but maintaining speed is very very difficult, and it should not be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) With the F14 i was having a hard time AAR because the normal view you had next to no reference with the refueler, then i lowered the seat until it would not lower anymore, found that made it easier, no need to go to bomb mode just leave it in auto Edited September 5, 2021 by loopy not VR, monitor Britchot, Klaiber and Snaggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 hours ago, loopy said: With the F14 i was having a hard time AAR because the normal view you had next to no reference with the refueler, then i lowered the seat until it would not lower anymore, found that made it easier, no need to go to bomb mode just leave it in auto I'm in VR, but I'll give this a shot. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 11 hours ago, Klaiber said: I'm in VR, but I'll give this a shot. Thanks! You should still be able to lower the seat via the switch in the jet Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razwald Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 11:37 AM, Ludwig said: For me hitting the basket is easy, but maintaining speed is very very difficult, and it should not be. That was the problem I was having I finally got good at it by moving the throttle with my fingers. A little tappy tap here and a little tappy tap there. I have a new throttle now and haven't tried refueling with it yet. Before my hiatus once when I would AAR, I attached to the basket briefly get around 1000 to 1500 pounds of fuel. Then I would end up detaching. My second time I would usually stay connected until it was topped off. I could not fill up in one go. The Jf-17 is the one I have an issue maintaining speed in AAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Ive pretty well got AAR in the Tomcat licked. On 9/5/2021 at 2:09 PM, loopy said: With the F14 i was having a hard time AAR because the normal view you had next to no reference with the refueler, That was my issue as well. I felt like I had to have something to line up on. I never tried lowering the seat, but my solution was more of a feeling my way in. I'd line up on the basket & slowly drive in until I connected. IMO being properly trimmed out is more important in the Tomcat than any other jet. If you are properly trimmed out as you approach the basket you will see a gentle porpoising to the basket. That is the impact of your wings moving. I found by "splitting the difference" as it were between the high & low spots of that porpoising you will connect every time. Once connected look right at the tanker (you cant see it because of the canopy frame) to use as a reference to stay in position. 16 hours ago, Razwald said: The Jf-17 is the one I have an issue maintaining speed in AAR. Ditto, IMO its the hardest jet to AAR with. Its twitchy even when trimmed & the lag time on the throttle is significant making it hard to stay connected. Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieucross Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Britchot, Klaiber and Razwald 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 @Nieucross, very nice screenshots! What aircraft do you generally fly in DCS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieucross Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Klaiber said: @Nieucross, very nice screenshots! What aircraft do you generally fly in DCS? Im a hornet guy through and through. however... - F14 - MiG21 - Fw190A8 - Fw190D9 - Bf109K4 - UH1 - Gazelle - JF17 i have more but those are the modules im confident with Klaiber and Erhardt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Very cool! I have the basic controls down for the Hornet but haven't gotten into it. I love the F-14A/B, though. Snaggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieucross Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 The hornet is great. I love having more alpha than everyone else, but nothing can reach out and touch you like the F-14 can. Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieucross Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Erhardt, Britchot, Lipfert and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Had a great time last night. Nieucross, Britchot and Snaggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 S! Klaiber and Erhardt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wheelsup_cavu Posted May 1, 2023 Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 It still amazes me how far we have come with the graphics in modern sims. It is amazing how so many screenshots look to be real. Wheels Snaggle and Klaiber 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamse Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Todays flight from my perspective Klaiber, wheelsup_cavu, Snaggle and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Awesome shots, @Bamse! I'm glad that you Hummel were able to get together. Bamse and Snaggle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamse Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 Klaiber and Erhardt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaiber Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Is this you and @Erhardt? Looking good! Erhardt and Bamse 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erhardt Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Yes Sir...the new guy leading the old guy (me) around. I was quite impressed with Bamse's skills and knowlage! He even landed the FA-18C on the carrier - I got a 4 wire...and he got a 2 wire...hmmm....looks like I will be cleaning the latrines for a while...damn.... Klaiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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