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halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Any PH bods dabble in DCS at all?

Been trying to get my head round it for a while putting my new PC to good use, but its hard going!

LimaDelta

6,520 posts

218 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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There have been a few DCS threads on here. I play a lot, it's pretty much the only reason I own a decent PC these days. Mostly single player for me, and focussing on the Viper at the moment, but with one eye on the impending Mi-24 release.

The learning curve can be pretty steep, especially so if you are new to flight sims, and more so if you don't know your GBU-38 from a GBU-12. It is very TLA heavy, but there are some good youtube videos for each module, and Chuck's guides are worth a look as a quick-start aid to the aircraft.

What are you flying? Are you flying in VR?

8bit

4,867 posts

155 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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  • raises hand* - Yep, not played a lot lately due to a problem with my VR headset (HP Reverb G2, thankfully the piece of crap is going back for refund this week) and need to sort out a replacement but usually fly a couple of times a week.

halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Tuesday 15th June 2021
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I am flying the FC3 modules, which is good as the learning curve is a bit easier. Mainly before I invest too heavily in a high fidelity version.

I am due to get a quest 2 but want to make sure this is going to stick but been a long time flight sim fan.

Currently mostly flying the Migs - but the 29 was so hard to land sticking with the 27.

I can land ok with it, managed a few missions ok!

I guess its just the sheer amount of info to take in, a decent HOTAS is on list to as using a fairly cheap thrustmaster job.

RobGT81

5,229 posts

186 months

Wednesday 16th June 2021
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Harrier and the Russian stuff mostly.

LimaDelta

6,520 posts

218 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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Who's tried the new Hind?


halo34

Original Poster:

2,439 posts

199 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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LimaDelta said:
Who's tried the new Hind?
Might try later since the modules are open for trial, just working out how to map collective etc!

Steve93

1,104 posts

190 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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I'm on quite a lot

Currently have AV8, Hornet, FC3 and the P51

Mostly in the Hornet, on the PVE servers

halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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Any views on the best high fidelity module to start with?

I got FC3 but sale is on just now!

Not a clue what I am doing tho

Steve93

1,104 posts

190 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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halo34 said:
Any views on the best high fidelity module to start with?

I got FC3 but sale is on just now!

Not a clue what I am doing tho
Id actually say the Hornet to be honest.

Lot to learn etc but it's relatively easy to fly, I guess it's a bit like driving a car with ESP ABS and all that makes it very forgiving to fly. Can't hurt to ask anyone with experience to fly with you and point you in the right direction

Been told the Tomcat is the opposite, a bit like driving an old 80s RWD turbo car in the wet on toyo R888's though

halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Friday 18th June 2021
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Steve93 said:
Id actually say the Hornet to be honest.

Lot to learn etc but it's relatively easy to fly, I guess it's a bit like driving a car with ESP ABS and all that makes it very forgiving to fly. Can't hurt to ask anyone with experience to fly with you and point you in the right direction

Been told the Tomcat is the opposite, a bit like driving an old 80s RWD turbo car in the wet on toyo R888's though
Yeah think need a bit of 1-1 tbh. Having said that I did manage a carrier landing on the FC3 training mission tonight after many attempts!

pistonheadforum

1,150 posts

121 months

Saturday 3rd July 2021
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Anybody struggling with this great sim might want to pick a Yak-52 in the steam sale and watch these with a cold beer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfV6VVz7hT0

Hope this helps.

marcella

153 posts

124 months

Wednesday 7th July 2021
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I'm big into DCS, got most the modules, Thrustmaster warthog stick and throttle, pedals, track ir and just ordered a PC mainly for this sim.

Hoping to give VR a try soon.

I'm mainly flying helos just now, Ka50, Mi8, Mi24 and the Gazelle. Been really enjoying the search and rescue multiplayer servers. I much prefer the cold war era of jets like the mirage, viggen, mig 21 etc as opposed to the F/A 18 and F16 but have them also.

anonymous-user

54 months

Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Yes. Been flying for about 3 years now, I can mostly be found on the 104th Phoenix server.

halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Got the F16 as my first big module, been short of time but want to try and put effort into it.

Did consider joining squadron etc as some lessons/support think be helpful.

anonymous-user

54 months

Thursday 8th July 2021
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Hop on 104th and their teamspeak, plenty of guys willing to help new guys.

We're all still learning no matter how good you think you are

halo34

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2,439 posts

199 months

Thursday 8th July 2021
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digimeistter said:
Hop on 104th and their teamspeak, plenty of guys willing to help new guys.

We're all still learning no matter how good you think you are
Thanks will check it out once I work my way through the F16 training !

Steve93

1,104 posts

190 months

Friday 9th July 2021
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I need to get onto more servers and start flying with people also

Mostly I've just been on the PVE servers

Terry Tibbs

175 posts

49 months

Friday 10th September 2021
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Recently got into this after finally getting a pc capable of running it.
I’ve gone for the F16 for now, it’s my favourite jet so seemed a logical choice! Currently working my way through the training, it’s not easy it it!

Catatafish

1,361 posts

145 months

Tuesday 14th September 2021
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DCS has become amazing in recent years. looking forward to the mosquito and apache coming soon!

For any mig21 drivers with some spare cash to throw on a proper sim pit, check this out:

mig21 pilot seat


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