Finally thank you!! game is so hard for me , coming from dcs with5k hours, i can fly but the basics of the game itself, and setting up VR and controls was quite a pain
This is super helpful for the complexities of ATC and other radio communications. Few other sims even touch on this, so it can be kind of a lot to learn for noobs.
There is defiantly something to learn when it comes to the ATC but some of us are already familiar with ATC IRL so it is an easy transition but for others it might not be. Thanks for watching.
Definitely one of the toughest things to get used to when I added BMS to the rotation on top of DCS. With DCS, you don't really need to mess with comms outside of getting the tanker to let you refuel, but with the moving parts in BMS, you really needed to get that sorted out for all parts of the flight.
It is something that you need to get used to. However, some of us are real pilots and it just make sense to us but for the majority it is not as intuitive. ATC in BMS isn't needed but it is when the airspace is very crowded or there is bad weather and you can't see the runway you will need some help to find it. Thanks for watching!
@@AviationPlus Ha, yeah. Always jealous of the real pilots, especially online. You never forget your first time trying to use comms on a multiplayer server when you're not a pilot. "Uhh...Falcon 1-1...2 ship...uhhh...leaving...shit, where am I?"
@aaronwhite1786 haha yep. I treat radio calls exactly like I handle talking to a cashier in a shop. I just repeat it a couple of times out loud if I have time, than go for it over the radio.
I don't know if you learned about this since making this video, but you don't need to type in the preset every single time you wish to switch frequencies. You just need to select the UHF data field on the DED CNI page with dobber switch up/down, then use the increment switch next to the dobber switch to change preset frequencies easily. It comes in really handy when you're switching ATC frequencies for take-off and landing, and you no longer have to prepare the next preset frequency like you did at 9:34. You can also change steerpoints with the same method, but of course you need to select the steerpoint data field on the DED CNI page before doing so. When I'm on BARCAP and I need to stay in the AO, I always just turn on A/P, then change the steerpoint back and forth with the increment switch. It's also incredibly useful when you have target steerpoints, you can rapidly switch between each target without having to manually type in those steerpoints. If you have GPS guided bombs, you can basically do the entire bomb-run in about 10 seconds this way, with multiple ground targets destroyed.
Thank you for these videos, very helpful! I know there are manuals and stuff that go into full detail but im sure im not the only one that learns better visually. Need to make a notebook with all of the essential controls until i memorize them. Love how in depth these sims are but also hate it at the same time 😄 learning curve is massive. I feel like when im done, I'll be able to hop into a real F-16/F-15 and know whats up lol.
Thank you, great video. Your altitude indicator looks digital - are you using a cockpit mod? By the way came across this content listening to The Tactical Frequency podcast!
It is not a mod it is just a different F-16 for the Hellenic Air Force (Greek) Blk 52. Awesome good to hear you heard about me from the Tactical Frequency. It is a great show and always looking forward to the next one.
since you usually ask for feedback I will tell you something. This video is very good and is up to date but it is a subject already covered that is in the training missions manual and in some videos on RUclips. After a few weeks watching tutorials, reading the manuals (the importance of reading the threat manual or having the charts on hand for the ils in bad weather is not usually emphasized), I think what is needed is someone who played a campaign and analyzed the micromanagement of it in 2d. From the beginning to the end. And IF possible several campaigns because each one advances in a different way. There are videos but only un the first day and the needs change as the campaign progresses. This is the point that gives us more playability and fun (I also fly online but many newbies don't take the plunge). The thing is that if you play ace to get the medals you have to avoid suicide squads, change priorities and change mission types as the campaign progresses. This micromanagement is frustrating because you don't know what to do and yes, I know a very detailed video came out recently explaining the logic of the campaign and priorities from day one but not throughout its evolution. This is not a trivial issue, in fact, update 3 comes with improvements in this regard. Anyway, it's an idea, I think it could help many players. I guess the priorities change depending on the direction the campaign is moving. Another subject rarely covered in the tutorials is weapons. I mean, we know how to fire the main armaments but we don't know the differences between all the cbu, gbu, etc. Which one is better to destroy some supply trucks, which one is more effective for tanks, which one is better for ships. This would not be a difficult video to make, just open the game dropdown and see bomb by bomb explaining what it is effective for. Well, they are ideas, things that I can't find and I miss as a newbie. Thanks for your videos.
Most do not like to read the manual and others don't want to watch a video that is more than 5 minutes, but want to get really good at flying. I am not sure about the following and teaching what to do as a campaign goes on, that just might be personal preference and learning what mission to perform and predicting if it is possible and not mission impossible. I am liking the weapons video that you explained that would be a pretty good video. I am familiar with the weapons and know what to use when but creating a video will force me to have a better understanding. Thank you for your comment and feedback.
Glad you liked it. It is not 4.38 it is 4.37.2 EMF (Eastern Mediterranean Front). I hoped someone would notice I used a little something different than Korea.
Do you know what it means when they say a missed approach? The other day it happened where every time I was on final they told me missed approach and to go around. I don’t know if I did something wrong or something else happened.
If you are told that it means that there is traffic close to you and they are telling you to perform a missed approach in other words go around and try again.
Do we need always press Comms plan button in the Data Cartidge each time before take off? Im confused I thing I heard another YT saying in the latest updates this is no longer required.
It looks like a few times you changed your comm without using the mouse and clicking the keys on the screen. What are the keyboard keys or were you using buttons on your Hotas?
Is there a vr communications setting? What stops me from fully switching to bms is being unable to key bind to my Hotas for communications. Unless I’m overlooking something. All comms are highlighted green and can’t add binds
Yup Comm binds are hard coded. First I don't use VR and second I play multiplayer so I am not much help in that regard. Most use voice attack from comms with VR.
@@AviationPlus Yeah it really is too bad that they can't be added to a joystick key bind. Voice attack just doesn't work for me, but thanks for replying.
Can you go through AI flight commands? What are, and how exactly do the AI execute combat directives? I often notice a lot of strange behavior and variation in their actions.
I know everyone blabs about how much better this is than dcs because they have a dynamic campaign, but why on earth can’t they work on the cockpit textures and terrain? That’s all part of the experience
Games can have the best graphics but if the game play and experiences are trash people won't play long. However, if the gameplay and experiences are top notch people will keep coming back to play more. Most feel that DCS doesn't have any actual replayability and BMS has the experience that keeps you busy not allowing for time to sight see. I always try to place DCS but it feels empty and creating missions takes forever.
Thanks for watching. If you learned something let me know below!
Finally thank you!! game is so hard for me , coming from dcs with5k hours, i can fly but the basics of the game itself, and setting up VR and controls was quite a pain
Thanks mate, this is exactly what was needed. Props for refueling on the turn like that too, most impressive!
Your vids are always super helpful and really enjoyable ot watch.
The first 10 minutes of this video earned a lifetime subscribe from me. Thanks!
This is super helpful for the complexities of ATC and other radio communications. Few other sims even touch on this, so it can be kind of a lot to learn for noobs.
There is defiantly something to learn when it comes to the ATC but some of us are already familiar with ATC IRL so it is an easy transition but for others it might not be. Thanks for watching.
I’m no noob. I’m coming back to Falcon BMS after several years away, but I have over 1000 hours in it … and this new stuff is still a lot to learn!
Definitely one of the toughest things to get used to when I added BMS to the rotation on top of DCS.
With DCS, you don't really need to mess with comms outside of getting the tanker to let you refuel, but with the moving parts in BMS, you really needed to get that sorted out for all parts of the flight.
It is something that you need to get used to. However, some of us are real pilots and it just make sense to us but for the majority it is not as intuitive. ATC in BMS isn't needed but it is when the airspace is very crowded or there is bad weather and you can't see the runway you will need some help to find it. Thanks for watching!
@@AviationPlus Ha, yeah. Always jealous of the real pilots, especially online.
You never forget your first time trying to use comms on a multiplayer server when you're not a pilot. "Uhh...Falcon 1-1...2 ship...uhhh...leaving...shit, where am I?"
Yup this is true even in real life. The mic button turns off your brain.
@@AviationPlus Ha, that might be the best way to describe it. Just a brain reset key.
@aaronwhite1786 haha yep. I treat radio calls exactly like I handle talking to a cashier in a shop. I just repeat it a couple of times out loud if I have time, than go for it over the radio.
Glad you're still making these tutorials after all these years !
I don't know if you learned about this since making this video, but you don't need to type in the preset every single time you wish to switch frequencies. You just need to select the UHF data field on the DED CNI page with dobber switch up/down, then use the increment switch next to the dobber switch to change preset frequencies easily. It comes in really handy when you're switching ATC frequencies for take-off and landing, and you no longer have to prepare the next preset frequency like you did at 9:34.
You can also change steerpoints with the same method, but of course you need to select the steerpoint data field on the DED CNI page before doing so. When I'm on BARCAP and I need to stay in the AO, I always just turn on A/P, then change the steerpoint back and forth with the increment switch. It's also incredibly useful when you have target steerpoints, you can rapidly switch between each target without having to manually type in those steerpoints. If you have GPS guided bombs, you can basically do the entire bomb-run in about 10 seconds this way, with multiple ground targets destroyed.
Really helpful. More content please.
Thanks for watching. I have a few tutorials lined up.
Thank you for these videos, very helpful! I know there are manuals and stuff that go into full detail but im sure im not the only one that learns better visually. Need to make a notebook with all of the essential controls until i memorize them. Love how in depth these sims are but also hate it at the same time 😄 learning curve is massive. I feel like when im done, I'll be able to hop into a real F-16/F-15 and know whats up lol.
Mapping your HOTAS are the most important buttons. There is a reason they are on the HOTAS in the first place.
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing the knowledge. :)
No problem. Sometimes it is difficult to understand how ATC works especially if you do not have an aviation background.
Wicked... you refueled with the stick while turning... :D Nice.
finally!!! Thank you!
Thanks for this, just wanting to get into BMS :) also... DCS REALLY needs to get a grip on their rubbish ATC :D
Thank you, great video. Your altitude indicator looks digital - are you using a cockpit mod? By the way came across this content listening to The Tactical Frequency podcast!
It is not a mod it is just a different F-16 for the Hellenic Air Force (Greek) Blk 52. Awesome good to hear you heard about me from the Tactical Frequency. It is a great show and always looking forward to the next one.
since you usually ask for feedback I will tell you something. This video is very good and is up to date but it is a subject already covered that is in the training missions manual and in some videos on RUclips. After a few weeks watching tutorials, reading the manuals (the importance of reading the threat manual or having the charts on hand for the ils in bad weather is not usually emphasized), I think what is needed is someone who played a campaign and analyzed the micromanagement of it in 2d. From the beginning to the end. And IF possible several campaigns because each one advances in a different way. There are videos but only un the first day and the needs change as the campaign progresses. This is the point that gives us more playability and fun (I also fly online but many newbies don't take the plunge). The thing is that if you play ace to get the medals you have to avoid suicide squads, change priorities and change mission types as the campaign progresses. This micromanagement is frustrating because you don't know what to do and yes, I know a very detailed video came out recently explaining the logic of the campaign and priorities from day one but not throughout its evolution. This is not a trivial issue, in fact, update 3 comes with improvements in this regard. Anyway, it's an idea, I think it could help many players. I guess the priorities change depending on the direction the campaign is moving. Another subject rarely covered in the tutorials is weapons. I mean, we know how to fire the main armaments but we don't know the differences between all the cbu, gbu, etc. Which one is better to destroy some supply trucks, which one is more effective for tanks, which one is better for ships. This would not be a difficult video to make, just open the game dropdown and see bomb by bomb explaining what it is effective for. Well, they are ideas, things that I can't find and I miss as a newbie. Thanks for your videos.
Most do not like to read the manual and others don't want to watch a video that is more than 5 minutes, but want to get really good at flying. I am not sure about the following and teaching what to do as a campaign goes on, that just might be personal preference and learning what mission to perform and predicting if it is possible and not mission impossible.
I am liking the weapons video that you explained that would be a pretty good video. I am familiar with the weapons and know what to use when but creating a video will force me to have a better understanding. Thank you for your comment and feedback.
@@AviationPlus I'm glad you like the idea. Thanks for the videos.
I found a sticker for your channel ;)
You found a sticker for my channel or from my channel? Where was it?
An F22@@AviationPlus
@@mrwealthyhobo The F22 out side the AMU at Nellis?
@@AviationPlus ED
@@mrwealthyhobo Oh ya most of those are tagged.
Thanks for the coms lesson it is VERY helpful. What map is that? 👍38
Glad you liked it. It is not 4.38 it is 4.37.2 EMF (Eastern Mediterranean Front). I hoped someone would notice I used a little something different than Korea.
Woah two of my favorites here lol
@@VLSG Always good to hear from VLSG
would like to know how to dial in freq. manually
Comm 1 or 2 then start typing a number and obviously press enter.
Do you know what it means when they say a missed approach? The other day it happened where every time I was on final they told me missed approach and to go around. I don’t know if I did something wrong or something else happened.
If you are told that it means that there is traffic close to you and they are telling you to perform a missed approach in other words go around and try again.
@@AviationPlus ohhhhh thank you so much! Also great video!
Do we need always press Comms plan button in the Data Cartidge each time before take off? Im confused I thing I heard another YT saying in the latest updates this is no longer required.
@@paladincubano Yes click it each time before takeoff. How else would you get the correct comms.
I'm just getting into BMS. Will I need a real notepad to quickly reference this stuff when i fly with others?
Can you remember all of it? Notepad might be a good idea.
It looks like a few times you changed your comm without using the mouse and clicking the keys on the screen. What are the keyboard keys or were you using buttons on your Hotas?
I map the ICP to the Number pad and the Dobber to the arrow keys.
Is there a vr communications setting? What stops me from fully switching to bms is being unable to key bind to my Hotas for communications. Unless I’m overlooking something. All comms are highlighted green and can’t add binds
Yup Comm binds are hard coded. First I don't use VR and second I play multiplayer so I am not much help in that regard. Most use voice attack from comms with VR.
@@AviationPlus Yeah it really is too bad that they can't be added to a joystick key bind. Voice attack just doesn't work for me, but thanks for replying.
how to see tower view flyby ?
Can you go through AI flight commands? What are, and how exactly do the AI execute combat directives? I often notice a lot of strange behavior and variation in their actions.
In the Comm Nav manual pg 36 it covers every command you can give to the AI. Thanks for watching
What theater is this?
EMF Eastern Mediterranean Front
How to manage the comms in VR though?
@@andrewbergman9315 Some use Voice Attack for voice commands.
What's the news about the 4.38?
Must have missed the video I created. ruclips.net/video/cCrPJKYAdA4/видео.html
…oh, and are you using a trackIR?
I am using TrackIR
Hello! What's the mssion please?
There is no mission.
@@AviationPlusbut when you talked about Q AWACS Commands you were in a hanger, is that a map? mission?
whenever i try to contact the tower nothing happens
Did you perform a click dance?
Are you on UHF 2?
Are your radios on?
Can we join your team?
Join Falcon Lounge or UOAF Discord. These a re just two of the handful of Falcon BMS Discord servers.
I know everyone blabs about how much better this is than dcs because they have a dynamic campaign, but why on earth can’t they work on the cockpit textures and terrain? That’s all part of the experience
Games can have the best graphics but if the game play and experiences are trash people won't play long. However, if the gameplay and experiences are top notch people will keep coming back to play more.
Most feel that DCS doesn't have any actual replayability and BMS has the experience that keeps you busy not allowing for time to sight see.
I always try to place DCS but it feels empty and creating missions takes forever.
Go play Microsoft flight simulator if you Like pretty graphics
I learnt nothing😢
@@259559ful RIP
Too fast bro
You can rewind it is not live. Either way what questions do you have.
@@AviationPlus No worries all is good, thanks for the video
…oh, and are you using a trackIR?