Thanks very much LS, I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace and I certainly intend to make DCS a more regular fixture on the channel (though MSFS will remains the focus, I’m sure)! Cheers for watching and all the best : )
Great to see you in DCS. I have just got back into it big time and still learning the Hornet. Have just bought the F16 in the sale. Would love to see more of this. What did you use to record your takepff replay? That was really good.
Cheers Alec, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! For the takeoff / replays, I just used DCS’ “track” / recording mode. I replayed the track and then used Shadowplay to record. I hope that helps? Happy flying in the Hornet and all the best! : )
I'd love to see more DCS videos from you! These are great. And I would love to know how you are recording your vocals. So far I have been recording through an output from SRS.
Thanks very much, Anthony! I’d love to make more DCS content but, alas, there doesn’t seem to be all that much appetite for it (I’m sure I’ll still visit the sim from time to time though). . . So far as commentary goes: I record my vocals separately from the video recording (using Audacity) and then edit the 2 tracks together. I hope that helps? All the best : )
Great video. I'm a (long) retired RAF FJ pilot (I flew Tornado F3s on 5 and 29(F) Sqns before they closed on those) and flying instructor on Hawks (I predate Tim Davies in the instructor role at Valley by a fair few years) and play mostly in DCS. I've got MSFS but never got on as well with it and only really use it for some training with the local Air Cadet Sqn. I'd be more than happy to talk through or fly coop sometime on those points you were discussing. Do you have either the C101 or MB339? Both would make a great two seat trainer for this sort of thing (I prefer the MB339, as the C101 is a little underpowered). Academic range work was always a fun, but challenging sortie. In no particular order, you would often set up things like depression/xwind/sight settings on the ground but normally master arm would come live in a safe place, and in a safe direction if carrying forward firing stores (arming points, or on the runway). Basically with live weapons, always assume that something bad might happen any time you apply power to a weapon/firing circuit so only do it when it's as safe as it can be. You'd normally call to join the range stating what patterns you were going to fly, and whether dry or hot. Unless carrying out an FRA (first run attack) you'd normally fly at least one 'dry' pass to assess the actual wind vs the planned forecast. Set the aircraft trim for your final attack speed while on the transit and try to leave it there. Weapons would be set once on the range with any final late arm if you have it once lined up with the target (when you call 'C/S, In Hot' and wait for range clearance). 5000ft is a little low for 30deg dive, as you found out. In the Hawk we used 8000ft for academic 30deg dive and 2000ft for 10deg dive. Make the first part of your turn level until within 30deg of the target and then overbank and bring the top of the sight glass to just below and then up the target so the aiming mark approaches it from below (that would help you with getting the wings level). Assess your dive angle and adjust (8K would give you one chance to adjust your 'wire'). All your dives were shallow (a 'low wire') on this one but releasing late/close reduced the errors a bit. Wings level recovery (and call 'C/S, Off') to a climbing attitude before turning. Depending on the range, you may call 'C/S, Downwind' with info on your next pass if it's changing. There should be a depression setting somewhere for low angle strafe in the F5 rather than using the A-A sight (it's a while since I have flown it). Switches checked safe before leaving the range (and radio call). I've just joined your Discord (Burrito) so more than happy to move any chat or Qs there. Keep up the good work, getting people into aviation and flight simming.
Hello Ed, Thanks very much for getting in touch and indeed for your in-depth / considered response! Whilst I’m not au fait with the technical details, having watched the video back, I came to the same conclusions re my dive profile. I did look up some dive tables for the F-5 online, but from one table to the next, the numbers seemed to be all over the place haha (bar the shallow dive, I was flying the numbers for entry / release as per the table I was using). It sounds like 5,000ft was a bit “ambitious” and in hindsight, I guess I was rolling in too far away from the target also. Anyway, I love the idea of running through some of this stuff in more detail / with a seasoned professional and I’m sure that would make for a great video! Thank you very much for your kind offer. Due to work, family, RUclips commitments etc, trying to organise any sort of collab is always tricky, but I’ll get in touch with you on Discord when I can and we can go from there. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your kind words re the channel. Hugely appreciated! All the best : )
Very nice, sir! A little trick for you in the Tiger. You can actually cross bleed when you're starting up. If you start the first engine, and disconnect the air. If you throttle up to about 65% you will see the second engine RPM increase, you can press the start switch as normal etc and it will start, no need to switch the air unit over. Also, I always set it to left side on the fuel imbalance switch, as a quirk of the F-5 is that it always starts off with an imbalance. Say 'pickle' when you release the bomb, and a successful attack is followed by a 'shack' 😁
Thanks very much Plucky, those sorts of tips are exactly the kind of thing I was after! - I was aware of the crossbreed start, but I figured an air start would be nicer for anyone stood behind me ; ) - I did set the fuel balance switch, but only once airborne (I figured one perhaps might not want the balancing taking place during the takeoff, but I have no idea what the best practice is - I always used to set the switch on the ground, in the past). - I thought the correct term was “pickle”, but I wasn’t 100% sure and didn’t want to be constantly saying the wrong thing and sounding like a numpty XD Very much appreciated! All the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations I always set the fuel switch on the ground. So I don't forget in flight, haha. Yes, 'pickle' is for a bomb drop. 'Magnum' is a HARM, 'Rifle' is a Maverick, 'Fox 1' for semi-active missile, 'Fox 2' for IR missile, 'Fox 3' for an active missile. 😁
The F-5 is really fun.. I love the super-ergonomic cockpit (for its time) Don´t forget to check out the best feature of DCS: TUNNELS.. you can run the Mig21 through the Roki-Bordertunnel in Georgia or the Christen Eagle II through a ton of fun tunnels.
Indeed MZ, the F-5 is still one of my favourites! That’s a good call actually; I’d imagine a tunnel run could make for a somewhat entertaining video. I shall add the idea to my list : ) Cheers all the best!
Haha, thanks very much man! I was certainly pretty happy (and maybe very lucky) with that last shot : P I’m really glad that you enjoyed the change of pace. Cheers : )
Great to see you back in DCS. Nice flying as always. A few pointers, trim the plane for the bomb run speed, never attack from the same course, as you saw your self, do not attack into the sun. Do longer extensions after you drop your payload, a good rule of thumb is to extend to 10 nM from the target. During roll in, keep your eyes on the target, roll so that the lift vector of your plane is towards the target. The F-5 is a nice plane, however, it is an old module. I would like to see you fly the A-10C II Tank killer. One of the best modules in DCS.
Thanks very much for the info Patrik, that’s exactly the kind of thing I was after! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video also. I do intend to visit other modules from time to time; I imagine the A-10 will make an appearance at some point : ) Much appreciated, all the best!
Completely agree, Dillan! I seem to recall that MILVIZ had a pretty great T-38 available for FSX / P3D, so hopefully they’ll bring that over to MSFS at some point - even for the “Xbox peasants” amongst us haha : P Cheers, all the best!
Awesome Flight! I tried the F-5 in A/G Bombing missions too but it seems that the reticle depression is now broken. If i put the reticle mode in manual an put the depression to 80 ithe pipper stuck in position and doesnt move. It could be a bug but i dont know what to do anymore. Is there something i missed? its so annoying....
Hello Olek, Thanks very much, I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight! The reticle can be adjusted to have either a positive and negative depression. I suspect, if you operate the rotary in the opposite direction, you will be able to get the depression you’re looking for? I hope that helps! Cheers again and all the best : )
Question about bf109 g6 on Microsoft flight do you know how to fix the plane I have all damages turned off yet my 109 has oil spilled All over the windshield spits smoke and engine failing I think it might be a glitch
Hi Popzom, Have you checked the maintenance page and made sure you don’t have any outstanding maintenance issues? Even with damage turned off, any systems that were previously damaged, will still present themselves if not fixed up. The issue could otherwise be a bug, as I’ve had a few similar comments from other viewers, but I haven’t experienced this problem myself. I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )
Haha, fair enough, Steven. I generally just record what interests me at the time and I’ve been a long time fan of DCS. Have no fear though, MSFS will remain the bulk of the content here on the channel ; ) Cheers, all the best : )
So cool! Thanks for that. I live near RAF Donna Nook a military range. I know that when aircraft depart the range atc ask them to "confirm switches safe" so I'm guessing they don't arm them until on the range. Great video!
Thanks very much Nick, my absolute pleasure and I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Cheers for the info, that’s what I figured / was lead to believe. That sounds like it must be an interesting place to live : ) Very much appreciated. All the best!
If you want to learn more about fast jets in dcs, check out fast jet performance, Tim Davies was the ex CFI at raf valley, where he runs an online school based on dcs world
(From a simpilots perspective) As for the weapons arming and such: Usually you define a combat zone and entering this zone would be "FENCE IN" and equally exiting it would be "FENCE OUT" this is usually the point where you check your fuel/ lights and arm your weapons(weapon setup checks are usually done on the ground since some changes have to be made on the ordinance itself). In additon if you are starting a run you would announce that you are "IN" + the direction you are approaching from "IN (from the) NORTH" and once your run is finished "OUT (to the) SOUTH" a dumb (unguided) bomb release would be called out by "PICKLE" and a gun run by "GUNS GUNS". There are many lists on the internet that contain "BREVITY" (the lingo) that might give you in depth information on all the callouts. Hope that helps and always glad to see another content creator show off DCS ;)
FENCE is also a useful acronym for things to check: fuel, engines, navigation, countermesures, emissions. emissions in this case is radar, radio and lights anything that comes out your aircraft that could be detected by an enemy. of course dont forget master arm too but thats kinda a given
Thanks very much Preachr, that’s exactly the kind of info I was after! I was loosely aware of most of the things you mention, but I’ve never taken the time to properly sit down and figure everything out (for example, how one decides where the FENCE IN / OUT point is). I will devote the time one of these days. . . I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace here on the channel. Many thanks again and all the best! : )
Cheers Runman! It’s always good to have a little change of pace and I certainly very much enjoyed getting back into DCS myself. My pleasure as always : )
I hope you're not just taking the aircraft "Out towards the dive bombing range" for that..... for the sake of the people between you and said range I really hope you're going to take the aircraft TO the range, not just TOWARDS it! LOL
Nice flight, the F5 is an awesome little plane! You try out the A4, that’s a fun little plane also and it’s free. Try the computer lob bombing on then A4 and also the radalt on it makes Mk82HD bombing at 200’ agl great fun. The F5 could definitely benefit from a radalt. Awesome video though!
Haha! Well, unfortunately John, I don’t believe there is a DCS “Paignton” map available, yet. There is a British Channel Map though, so a nuclear attack should take care of Paignton also : P Cheers!
Same Fred, the F-5E has long been one of my favourites. I could be wrong, but I seem to recall reading that the F-5 is actually getting a refresh at some point - I certainly hope that is the case. Cheers, all the best!
Are you using VAICOM Pro? Or just using key commands in sync with the dialog? If you're going to dive into DCS deep, you might look into the VNAO T-45 Goshawk mod and A-4E-C Community A-4 mod. The Goshawk should be a good way to learn/practice carrier operations, and I gather the A-4E mod is now very good.
Funnily enough BushWookie, I’ve long thought it would be fun to do something along those lines, either with FJP or CG Aviator. These sorts of things aren’t always the easiest to organise though and of course the other guy would have to agree to it, but I would love to learn from the professionals, how this sort of thing really ought to be done. Cheers for the suggestion! All the best : )
One bit of advice I'll give you. Don't wait till you're on the runway to extend the gear. Chose your moment tactically, extended the gear at the optimum moment to look cool, right as you taxi past someone else on the field. You'll look like the coolest guy out there! On a more serious note, good stuff! Very much enjoyed. I'm certainly no expert, but it felt to me like you got a little close on the gun runs, I'd be a little scared of frag, from what I've seen of others doing this, I think it's more usual to fire from a little further out, and pull off a little sooner. With that said, what you did certainly worked, and hey, if it aint broke don't fix it.
Haha, solid advice, Streaky! I shall bear that in mind for next time ; ) Undoubtedly, I got a bit close / low with the gun runs, but I wasn’t really aiming for anything “realistic” there, just having some fun. It’s still a valid point though, cheers! Much appreciated, all the best : )
Indeed Reaper, DCS is a cracking sim. It’s the only sim that really replicates the awesomeness of these sorts of machines - I often get genuine goosebumps, if someone carries out a low-level flyby whilst I’m in VR haha. I owned a copy of the original Lock On also, having tried it on some sort of static sim display at a careers event ha. Cheers! All the best : )
Haha, well I am very lucky to have a largely friendly and helpful audience. Truth be told, it is nice be able to ask the community directly, rather than having to dig around on the servers ; ) Cheers Nathan, all the best!
Haha. Well I’m glad you’re happy Braden! I very much enjoyed getting back into DCS once again - it’s always nice to have a little change of pace : ) Thanks for watching, much appreciated!
Cheers Gordon, I’ll have to take a look at the Sinai map then (though I still have a load of older maps that I need to check out haha). Thanks for the suggestion. All the best : )
Hi Jeremy, Haha, it’s always fun to mix things up a little bit and DCS is such a great sim - it certainly makes for a nice change of pace. I’m glad you enjoyed the flight! Thanks for watching and all the best : )
Wow! Your aim is really great! It's so refreshing to see someone come into DCS from a flight simulator background, since it's the same background I had when I joined DCS. The main downside of DCS is it's lack of missions, you might want to look into DCS Liberation, it's a custom dynamic campaign generator where you select a map, two opposing countries, game settings, and then the squadrons, and the program will automatically make flights, you may also choose your own flights and your allie's flights as well. DCS is one of those simulators where you truly never stop learning even after a thousand hours into it. You might also want to look into the in-game "kneeboard", that's where you'll find the IFR charts for each airport on the map. Although the ATC is currently limited, (they're working on an update right now) IFR arrivals are still doable, and the charts help a lot. Finally, there's a program called Tacview which helps you review your flights after you've landed. DCS Liberation along with Tacview will help you constantly improve as a military pilot. I hope this helps.
Thanks very much for the info Melody Storm, those are some really great pointers! I shall definitely look into DCS Liberation as I 100% agree, the sim is rather lacking in terms of missions currently (though I do very much enjoy some of the available 3rd party campaigns). I’m pretty familiar with the kneeboard, but tried not to use it during the video, just to avoid breaking the immersion haha. Tacview is a good tool also; I’ve used the program once or twice previously and it could certainly add something to my learning, if not the videos also. Thanks very much for the kind words, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video : ) Thanks again for your help and all the best!
Thanks very much Ray, I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the content! I do indeed fly for a living, although it’s nothing quite this exciting, sadly haha. My absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching and all the best : )
Had you said nothing about your relative lack of experience, you would have convinced me you were very experienced with this sim. I look forward to more DCS content.
Haha, well cheers LCC! In fairness, I was pretty into DCS about 5 years ago (though I still only had a base level of knowledge when it came to the combat), but have only flown in the sim once or twice since then. I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace and I’m sure that DCS content will continue to periodically appear on the roster : ) Many thanks and all the best!
Great video. I've never flown the F-5 but that won't stop me from offering a debriefing. I think your dive angle was too shallow, more like 20 degrees, but you compensated in the only way possible, by releasing your bombs at a dangerously low altitude. That was pretty much the correct picture for high drag bombs or napalm, but I personally wouldn't want a 500 lb slick bomb going off under me at that height. Also, you pressed a bit on your strafing runs. There were people on the ground throwing rocks at you. Still, not bad for a trash-hauler but I wouldn't quit my day job just yet.
Thanks very much for the feedback Jay, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I completely agree with you re the dive angle and noticed the same thing when watching the video back. I think I was turning in on the target from too great of a distance and having to shallow up the dive as a result. Presumably, dropping from 1,500ft is still “safe”, as that is one of the release height options from the dive tables, but it is probably a bit more of a close shave than one would ideally like. The gun runs were just for a bit of fun. As I mentioned in the video, I wasn’t aiming for anything realistic there ; ) Haha, I won’t be quitting the day job just yet, no worries. This sort of stuff is a lot more fun than flying an ILS though : P Cheers, all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations There is one important similarity, though, between dive bombing and an ILS (or anything else in flying, as you well know). If you're not correctly set up at the roll-in point or at the final approach fix, you're much more likely to make a balls of it. Regards.
Awesome! I'm always one of those nerds (coming from FSX and MSFS) that want's to do proper procedures at and around the aerodromes... something that seems to be frowned upon in the DCS community :D
Cheers Dave, I’m glad you enjoyed my slow and steady approach haha! From my experience on DCS servers, it seems to be all or nothing. People are either very rigorous with their procedures, or going full afterburner straight into a hangar, as soon as they have the aircraft fired up XD Much appreciated! All the best : )
Thank-you sir for sharing this video with us. This is Guerry from the States.I was very impressed with all the graphics and bombing, and especially with the camera view of the falling bomb. Before I share with you my experiences with speaking to close air support and its lingo, let me share some inaccuracies I detected in the video. The things I found somewhat inaccurate with the simulated F-5 by no means would distract me from the fun I would have flying it. If I am wrong, I would appreciate anyone correcting me. During your taxi for takeoff att 07:07, there was quite of bit of left wingtip fluttering as if it was shaking due to bumps in the pavement. During takeoff, the bomb racks were shaking at 08:58. From my experience with getting to explore jet fighter aircraft, the wings and bomb racks are so tightly fitted to the aircraft that it seems as if they were welded together. There was no play with any part of the aircraft’s external components whatsoever. Furthermore, during your turns enroute to the bombing range, I did not see the magnetic compass rotate. Again, if I am wrong, I am more than happy to have a smart guy correct me on my observations. As for speaking with pilots making the run, my experience has been as an observer directing the pilots to the target. I am retired from the US Army from serving both an enlisted and commissioned career. During my career, I spent much time serving in our US Army Airborne Ranger units (similar to your SAS), and I had the privilege of calling in close air support on bombing ranges and in combat. There was a difference when dealing with our Air Force, and Navy/Marine pilots in that I spoke with an Air Force O-2 spotting aircraft who directed the attack, but with the Navy/Marines, I spoke directly with the pilots. Essentially, plain English conversation was the norm, and it was not much different than giving driving directions to someone. This is the gist of how we communicated with pilots (about 30 or 40 years ago). When initially contacting the pilot: “’Hotdog Red’” (pilot’s call sign) this is ‘Ranger SNAFU’ (my call sign), how are you doing? I’ve got about 15 to 20 tanks on the road about 300 meters south of that tan looking spot on the hill, located at (give latitude and longitude). They are moving at around 10 MPH towards the east on the road. They are kicking up a lot of dust; do you see them? Your best direction of attack is towards the south” The pilot would respond whether he made identification with the target or not. If not, you give further guidance. Once the pilot turned to make his run, you give him the final OK for the attack: “Hotdog Red, you are ‘CLEAR-HOT’!” (‘Clear-hot’ are the magic words for friendly forces being safe from the bomb’s exploding radius, and the bombs hitting the target.) BOOM!; with a pretty fireworks display. After the attack, you boosted the pilots ego with how well he did (or liee if you had to): “’Hotdog Red’ this is ‘Ranger SNAFU’, GREAT JOB! I see at least 10 tanks on fire, 4 damaged, and the rest making an immediate U turn for other parts of the globe except here. Thank-you and have a great day.” Again, thank-you for the time and effort to bring us a great video. I am looking forward to viewing your next post.
Thanks very much for the info Guerry, that made for a very interesting read! It’s always great to hear from those who are SME’s on the topic covered in the video. Like yourself, I can’t really specifically attest to the accuracy of the DCS F-5; as you could probably tell from the video, I’m not nearly as clued up when it comes to military aviation haha (although I would certainly like to be). All I do know, is that the aircraft is great fun in DCS and has long been one of my favourites. Much appreciated as always! Cheers once again : ) PS, it’s interesting that you have to communicate with the Air Force guys via an O-2; it seems like it would significantly increase the time taken to communicate the plan and potentially lead to more details being lost in translation?
I thought it was the law in DCS, that if you’re going to practice dropping ordinance, it has to be done at the little airfield outside of Batumi? : P The primary reason I went for the Caucuses, is that I already had the scenario set up, but I’m sure I’ll explore other maps in future videos. All the best!
this is really cool - would love to see more DCS content!
Thanks very much LS, I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace and I certainly intend to make DCS a more regular fixture on the channel (though MSFS will remains the focus, I’m sure)!
Cheers for watching and all the best : )
WOOO DSC content !
Great to see you in DCS. I have just got back into it big time and still learning the Hornet. Have just bought the F16 in the sale. Would love to see more of this. What did you use to record your takepff replay? That was really good.
Cheers Alec, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
For the takeoff / replays, I just used DCS’ “track” / recording mode. I replayed the track and then used Shadowplay to record.
I hope that helps? Happy flying in the Hornet and all the best! : )
I'd love to see more DCS videos from you! These are great. And I would love to know how you are recording your vocals. So far I have been recording through an output from SRS.
Thanks very much, Anthony! I’d love to make more DCS content but, alas, there doesn’t seem to be all that much appetite for it (I’m sure I’ll still visit the sim from time to time though). . .
So far as commentary goes: I record my vocals separately from the video recording (using Audacity) and then edit the 2 tracks together.
I hope that helps? All the best : )
Nice last shot
Thanks very much, Dave! I must admit, I was pretty chuffed with it myself haha : )
Cheers, all the best!
A distinct lack of woodgrain and cup holders.
Haha! A fair observation MB - I guess Northrop dropped the ball on that one XD
Cheers!
Great video. I'm a (long) retired RAF FJ pilot (I flew Tornado F3s on 5 and 29(F) Sqns before they closed on those) and flying instructor on Hawks (I predate Tim Davies in the instructor role at Valley by a fair few years) and play mostly in DCS. I've got MSFS but never got on as well with it and only really use it for some training with the local Air Cadet Sqn. I'd be more than happy to talk through or fly coop sometime on those points you were discussing. Do you have either the C101 or MB339? Both would make a great two seat trainer for this sort of thing (I prefer the MB339, as the C101 is a little underpowered). Academic range work was always a fun, but challenging sortie. In no particular order, you would often set up things like depression/xwind/sight settings on the ground but normally master arm would come live in a safe place, and in a safe direction if carrying forward firing stores (arming points, or on the runway). Basically with live weapons, always assume that something bad might happen any time you apply power to a weapon/firing circuit so only do it when it's as safe as it can be. You'd normally call to join the range stating what patterns you were going to fly, and whether dry or hot. Unless carrying out an FRA (first run attack) you'd normally fly at least one 'dry' pass to assess the actual wind vs the planned forecast. Set the aircraft trim for your final attack speed while on the transit and try to leave it there. Weapons would be set once on the range with any final late arm if you have it once lined up with the target (when you call 'C/S, In Hot' and wait for range clearance). 5000ft is a little low for 30deg dive, as you found out. In the Hawk we used 8000ft for academic 30deg dive and 2000ft for 10deg dive. Make the first part of your turn level until within 30deg of the target and then overbank and bring the top of the sight glass to just below and then up the target so the aiming mark approaches it from below (that would help you with getting the wings level). Assess your dive angle and adjust (8K would give you one chance to adjust your 'wire'). All your dives were shallow (a 'low wire') on this one but releasing late/close reduced the errors a bit. Wings level recovery (and call 'C/S, Off') to a climbing attitude before turning. Depending on the range, you may call 'C/S, Downwind' with info on your next pass if it's changing. There should be a depression setting somewhere for low angle strafe in the F5 rather than using the A-A sight (it's a while since I have flown it). Switches checked safe before leaving the range (and radio call). I've just joined your Discord (Burrito) so more than happy to move any chat or Qs there. Keep up the good work, getting people into aviation and flight simming.
Hello Ed,
Thanks very much for getting in touch and indeed for your in-depth / considered response!
Whilst I’m not au fait with the technical details, having watched the video back, I came to the same conclusions re my dive profile. I did look up some dive tables for the F-5 online, but from one table to the next, the numbers seemed to be all over the place haha (bar the shallow dive, I was flying the numbers for entry / release as per the table I was using). It sounds like 5,000ft was a bit “ambitious” and in hindsight, I guess I was rolling in too far away from the target also.
Anyway, I love the idea of running through some of this stuff in more detail / with a seasoned professional and I’m sure that would make for a great video! Thank you very much for your kind offer. Due to work, family, RUclips commitments etc, trying to organise any sort of collab is always tricky, but I’ll get in touch with you on Discord when I can and we can go from there.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your kind words re the channel. Hugely appreciated! All the best : )
Very nice, sir!
A little trick for you in the Tiger. You can actually cross bleed when you're starting up. If you start the first engine, and disconnect the air. If you throttle up to about 65% you will see the second engine RPM increase, you can press the start switch as normal etc and it will start, no need to switch the air unit over.
Also, I always set it to left side on the fuel imbalance switch, as a quirk of the F-5 is that it always starts off with an imbalance.
Say 'pickle' when you release the bomb, and a successful attack is followed by a 'shack' 😁
Thanks very much Plucky, those sorts of tips are exactly the kind of thing I was after!
- I was aware of the crossbreed start, but I figured an air start would be nicer for anyone stood behind me ; )
- I did set the fuel balance switch, but only once airborne (I figured one perhaps might not want the balancing taking place during the takeoff, but I have no idea what the best practice is - I always used to set the switch on the ground, in the past).
- I thought the correct term was “pickle”, but I wasn’t 100% sure and didn’t want to be constantly saying the wrong thing and sounding like a numpty XD
Very much appreciated! All the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations I always set the fuel switch on the ground. So I don't forget in flight, haha.
Yes, 'pickle' is for a bomb drop. 'Magnum' is a HARM, 'Rifle' is a Maverick, 'Fox 1' for semi-active missile, 'Fox 2' for IR missile, 'Fox 3' for an active missile. 😁
18:08 Just like bullseyeing womprats in your T-16 back home.
The F-5 is really fun.. I love the super-ergonomic cockpit (for its time)
Don´t forget to check out the best feature of DCS: TUNNELS.. you can run the Mig21 through the Roki-Bordertunnel in Georgia or the Christen Eagle II through a ton of fun tunnels.
Indeed MZ, the F-5 is still one of my favourites!
That’s a good call actually; I’d imagine a tunnel run could make for a somewhat entertaining video. I shall add the idea to my list : )
Cheers all the best!
Always happy to see you in a DCS aircraft.
Cheers Snowy, glad you enjoyed it! Happy to be back in DCS myself : )
Good fun to see you in DCS again. You drop iron bombs better then me.
Haha, thanks very much man! I was certainly pretty happy (and maybe very lucky) with that last shot : P
I’m really glad that you enjoyed the change of pace. Cheers : )
Great to see you back in DCS. Nice flying as always. A few pointers, trim the plane for the bomb run speed, never attack from the same course, as you saw your self, do not attack into the sun. Do longer extensions after you drop your payload, a good rule of thumb is to extend to 10 nM from the target. During roll in, keep your eyes on the target, roll so that the lift vector of your plane is towards the target. The F-5 is a nice plane, however, it is an old module. I would like to see you fly the A-10C II Tank killer. One of the best modules in DCS.
Thanks very much for the info Patrik, that’s exactly the kind of thing I was after! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video also.
I do intend to visit other modules from time to time; I imagine the A-10 will make an appearance at some point : )
Much appreciated, all the best!
if DCS made its way to the xbox series x like fs2020 did, i would buy it for sure.
I would absolutely love this aircraft in MSFS. A T-38 would do too. Xbox peasant here.
Completely agree, Dillan! I seem to recall that MILVIZ had a pretty great T-38 available for FSX / P3D, so hopefully they’ll bring that over to MSFS at some point - even for the “Xbox peasants” amongst us haha : P
Cheers, all the best!
Awesome Flight! I tried the F-5 in A/G Bombing missions too but it seems that the reticle depression is now broken. If i put the reticle mode in manual an put the depression to 80 ithe pipper stuck in position and doesnt move. It could be a bug but i dont know what to do anymore. Is there something i missed? its so annoying....
Hello Olek,
Thanks very much, I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight!
The reticle can be adjusted to have either a positive and negative depression. I suspect, if you operate the rotary in the opposite direction, you will be able to get the depression you’re looking for?
I hope that helps! Cheers again and all the best : )
Question about bf109 g6 on Microsoft flight do you know how to fix the plane I have all damages turned off yet my 109 has oil spilled All over the windshield spits smoke and engine failing I think it might be a glitch
Hi Popzom,
Have you checked the maintenance page and made sure you don’t have any outstanding maintenance issues? Even with damage turned off, any systems that were previously damaged, will still present themselves if not fixed up. The issue could otherwise be a bug, as I’ve had a few similar comments from other viewers, but I haven’t experienced this problem myself.
I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )
Looks like Tim the ex RAF IP !
I personally prefer Microsoft Flight Simulator videos, DCS doesn’t interest me one bit
Haha, fair enough, Steven. I generally just record what interests me at the time and I’ve been a long time fan of DCS. Have no fear though, MSFS will remain the bulk of the content here on the channel ; )
Cheers, all the best : )
So cool! Thanks for that. I live near RAF Donna Nook a military range. I know that when aircraft depart the range atc ask them to "confirm switches safe" so I'm guessing they don't arm them until on the range. Great video!
Thanks very much Nick, my absolute pleasure and I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers for the info, that’s what I figured / was lead to believe. That sounds like it must be an interesting place to live : )
Very much appreciated. All the best!
If you want to learn more about fast jets in dcs, check out fast jet performance, Tim Davies was the ex CFI at raf valley, where he runs an online school based on dcs world
(From a simpilots perspective) As for the weapons arming and such: Usually you define a combat zone and entering this zone would be "FENCE IN" and equally exiting it would be "FENCE OUT" this is usually the point where you check your fuel/ lights and arm your weapons(weapon setup checks are usually done on the ground since some changes have to be made on the ordinance itself). In additon if you are starting a run you would announce that you are "IN" + the direction you are approaching from "IN (from the) NORTH" and once your run is finished "OUT (to the) SOUTH" a dumb (unguided) bomb release would be called out by "PICKLE" and a gun run by "GUNS GUNS". There are many lists on the internet that contain "BREVITY" (the lingo) that might give you in depth information on all the callouts. Hope that helps and always glad to see another content creator show off DCS ;)
FENCE is also a useful acronym for things to check: fuel, engines, navigation, countermesures, emissions. emissions in this case is radar, radio and lights anything that comes out your aircraft that could be detected by an enemy. of course dont forget master arm too but thats kinda a given
Cheers Cyanist, much appreciated! : )
Thanks very much Preachr, that’s exactly the kind of info I was after! I was loosely aware of most of the things you mention, but I’ve never taken the time to properly sit down and figure everything out (for example, how one decides where the FENCE IN / OUT point is). I will devote the time one of these days. . .
I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace here on the channel. Many thanks again and all the best! : )
DCS is interesting to me as I don't use it. Thanks again for your efforts.
Cheers Runman! It’s always good to have a little change of pace and I certainly very much enjoyed getting back into DCS myself. My pleasure as always : )
I hope you're not just taking the aircraft "Out towards the dive bombing range" for that..... for the sake of the people between you and said range I really hope you're going to take the aircraft TO the range, not just TOWARDS it! LOL
Haha. Well, to be fair Streaky, “towards the range” would have been sufficient, if I’d tried my hand at a spot of toss bombing : P
@@IntotheBlueSimulations .... Ok, I can't really argue with that, just so long as you promise to make sure you toss them the right way :P
Nice flight, the F5 is an awesome little plane! You try out the A4, that’s a fun little plane also and it’s free. Try the computer lob bombing on then A4 and also the radalt on it makes Mk82HD bombing at 200’ agl great fun. The F5 could definitely benefit from a radalt. Awesome video though!
If I bought into this sim could I bomb Paignton? Is so, I'm in.🤣
Haha! Well, unfortunately John, I don’t believe there is a DCS “Paignton” map available, yet. There is a British Channel Map though, so a nuclear attack should take care of Paignton also : P
Cheers!
love DCS and the F-5. Would love to see it get a refresh
Same Fred, the F-5E has long been one of my favourites. I could be wrong, but I seem to recall reading that the F-5 is actually getting a refresh at some point - I certainly hope that is the case.
Cheers, all the best!
Are you using VAICOM Pro? Or just using key commands in sync with the dialog?
If you're going to dive into DCS deep, you might look into the VNAO T-45 Goshawk mod and A-4E-C Community A-4 mod. The Goshawk should be a good way to learn/practice carrier operations, and I gather the A-4E mod is now very good.
BE awesome to see you do a flight with Fastjetperformance
Funnily enough BushWookie, I’ve long thought it would be fun to do something along those lines, either with FJP or CG Aviator. These sorts of things aren’t always the easiest to organise though and of course the other guy would have to agree to it, but I would love to learn from the professionals, how this sort of thing really ought to be done.
Cheers for the suggestion! All the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations all the best brother keep up the awesome content!!
One bit of advice I'll give you. Don't wait till you're on the runway to extend the gear. Chose your moment tactically, extended the gear at the optimum moment to look cool, right as you taxi past someone else on the field. You'll look like the coolest guy out there!
On a more serious note, good stuff! Very much enjoyed. I'm certainly no expert, but it felt to me like you got a little close on the gun runs, I'd be a little scared of frag, from what I've seen of others doing this, I think it's more usual to fire from a little further out, and pull off a little sooner. With that said, what you did certainly worked, and hey, if it aint broke don't fix it.
Haha, solid advice, Streaky! I shall bear that in mind for next time ; )
Undoubtedly, I got a bit close / low with the gun runs, but I wasn’t really aiming for anything “realistic” there, just having some fun. It’s still a valid point though, cheers!
Much appreciated, all the best : )
It is all about Sim-flying. Great DCS video
Indeed, CJM! I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace. Thanks very much and all the best : )
DCS is great I bet I have well over 2000 hours in it I bought Lock On the very first day it was released :-)
Indeed Reaper, DCS is a cracking sim. It’s the only sim that really replicates the awesomeness of these sorts of machines - I often get genuine goosebumps, if someone carries out a low-level flyby whilst I’m in VR haha. I owned a copy of the original Lock On also, having tried it on some sort of static sim display at a careers event ha.
Cheers! All the best : )
Hey Sir. You are correct on the armament switch it should be turned on inflight. Or close to target.
Thanks very much for the info James, I thought so. . . Much appreciated and all the best! : )
Hell yeh, DCS baby !! pew pew pew
Tfw you get more f5e tips from people in the comments that are better than 90% of the community servers lol
Haha, well I am very lucky to have a largely friendly and helpful audience.
Truth be told, it is nice be able to ask the community directly, rather than having to dig around on the servers ; )
Cheers Nathan, all the best!
Wait...What? I'm happy.....confused.....but very happy.
Haha. Well I’m glad you’re happy Braden! I very much enjoyed getting back into DCS once again - it’s always nice to have a little change of pace : )
Thanks for watching, much appreciated!
Besides fighter, I really recommend new Sinai map as well!
Cheers Gordon, I’ll have to take a look at the Sinai map then (though I still have a load of older maps that I need to check out haha).
Thanks for the suggestion. All the best : )
Flying DCS? Nice! Awesome video!
Hi Jeremy,
Haha, it’s always fun to mix things up a little bit and DCS is such a great sim - it certainly makes for a nice change of pace. I’m glad you enjoyed the flight!
Thanks for watching and all the best : )
Awesome video
Wow! Your aim is really great! It's so refreshing to see someone come into DCS from a flight simulator background, since it's the same background I had when I joined DCS.
The main downside of DCS is it's lack of missions, you might want to look into DCS Liberation, it's a custom dynamic campaign generator where you select a map, two opposing countries, game settings, and then the squadrons, and the program will automatically make flights, you may also choose your own flights and your allie's flights as well.
DCS is one of those simulators where you truly never stop learning even after a thousand hours into it.
You might also want to look into the in-game "kneeboard", that's where you'll find the IFR charts for each airport on the map.
Although the ATC is currently limited, (they're working on an update right now) IFR arrivals are still doable, and the charts help a lot.
Finally, there's a program called Tacview which helps you review your flights after you've landed.
DCS Liberation along with Tacview will help you constantly improve as a military pilot.
I hope this helps.
Thanks very much for the info Melody Storm, those are some really great pointers!
I shall definitely look into DCS Liberation as I 100% agree, the sim is rather lacking in terms of missions currently (though I do very much enjoy some of the available 3rd party campaigns). I’m pretty familiar with the kneeboard, but tried not to use it during the video, just to avoid breaking the immersion haha. Tacview is a good tool also; I’ve used the program once or twice previously and it could certainly add something to my learning, if not the videos also.
Thanks very much for the kind words, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video : )
Thanks again for your help and all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Iirc tacview can cause performance issues, so in the future if you have any issues you can't figure out, try disabling it
Thanks very much for the info, Bird! I shall keep that in mind : )
Shack!
Blimeyyy This was Good
Haha, thanks very much Mike! I’m glad you enjoyed the slight change of pace ; )
Have a great weekend!
Really like your vids. You must be a pilot. Thanks again for the great vids, and I will keep watching.
Thanks very much Ray, I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the content! I do indeed fly for a living, although it’s nothing quite this exciting, sadly haha.
My absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching and all the best : )
Had you said nothing about your relative lack of experience, you would have convinced me you were very experienced with this sim. I look forward to more DCS content.
Haha, well cheers LCC! In fairness, I was pretty into DCS about 5 years ago (though I still only had a base level of knowledge when it came to the combat), but have only flown in the sim once or twice since then.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the change of pace and I’m sure that DCS content will continue to periodically appear on the roster : )
Many thanks and all the best!
Awesome
Thanks very much Jaeloo, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! All the best : )
Great video. I've never flown the F-5 but that won't stop me from offering a debriefing. I think your dive angle was too shallow, more like 20 degrees, but you compensated in the only way possible, by releasing your bombs at a dangerously low altitude. That was pretty much the correct picture for high drag bombs or napalm, but I personally wouldn't want a 500 lb slick bomb going off under me at that height. Also, you pressed a bit on your strafing runs. There were people on the ground throwing rocks at you. Still, not bad for a trash-hauler but I wouldn't quit my day job just yet.
Thanks very much for the feedback Jay, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I completely agree with you re the dive angle and noticed the same thing when watching the video back. I think I was turning in on the target from too great of a distance and having to shallow up the dive as a result. Presumably, dropping from 1,500ft is still “safe”, as that is one of the release height options from the dive tables, but it is probably a bit more of a close shave than one would ideally like. The gun runs were just for a bit of fun. As I mentioned in the video, I wasn’t aiming for anything realistic there ; )
Haha, I won’t be quitting the day job just yet, no worries. This sort of stuff is a lot more fun than flying an ILS though : P
Cheers, all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations There is one important similarity, though, between dive bombing and an ILS (or anything else in flying, as you well know). If you're not correctly set up at the roll-in point or at the final approach fix, you're much more likely to make a balls of it.
Regards.
Haha, well quite. . .
Cheers, Jay. Much appreciated!
Awesome! I'm always one of those nerds (coming from FSX and MSFS) that want's to do proper procedures at and around the aerodromes... something that seems to be frowned upon in the DCS community :D
That's wrong, there are some amazing Milsim groups running huge campaigns in DCS, way more involved than usual.
Cheers Dave, I’m glad you enjoyed my slow and steady approach haha!
From my experience on DCS servers, it seems to be all or nothing. People are either very rigorous with their procedures, or going full afterburner straight into a hangar, as soon as they have the aircraft fired up XD
Much appreciated! All the best : )
Thank-you sir for sharing this video with us. This is Guerry from the States.I was very impressed with all the graphics and bombing, and especially with the camera view of the falling bomb. Before I share with you my experiences with speaking to close air support and its lingo, let me share some inaccuracies I detected in the video.
The things I found somewhat inaccurate with the simulated F-5 by no means would distract me from the fun I would have flying it. If I am wrong, I would appreciate anyone correcting me. During your taxi for takeoff att 07:07, there was quite of bit of left wingtip fluttering as if it was shaking due to bumps in the pavement. During takeoff, the bomb racks were shaking at 08:58. From my experience with getting to explore jet fighter aircraft, the wings and bomb racks are so tightly fitted to the aircraft that it seems as if they were welded together. There was no play with any part of the aircraft’s external components whatsoever. Furthermore, during your turns enroute to the bombing range, I did not see the magnetic compass rotate. Again, if I am wrong, I am more than happy to have a smart guy correct me on my observations.
As for speaking with pilots making the run, my experience has been as an observer directing the pilots to the target. I am retired from the US Army from serving both an enlisted and commissioned career. During my career, I spent much time serving in our US Army Airborne Ranger units (similar to your SAS), and I had the privilege of calling in close air support on bombing ranges and in combat. There was a difference when dealing with our Air Force, and Navy/Marine pilots in that I spoke with an Air Force O-2 spotting aircraft who directed the attack, but with the Navy/Marines, I spoke directly with the pilots. Essentially, plain English conversation was the norm, and it was not much different than giving driving directions to someone. This is the gist of how we communicated with pilots (about 30 or 40 years ago).
When initially contacting the pilot: “’Hotdog Red’” (pilot’s call sign) this is ‘Ranger SNAFU’ (my call sign), how are you doing? I’ve got about 15 to 20 tanks on the road about 300 meters south of that tan looking spot on the hill, located at (give latitude and longitude). They are moving at around 10 MPH towards the east on the road. They are kicking up a lot of dust; do you see them? Your best direction of attack is towards the south”
The pilot would respond whether he made identification with the target or not. If not, you give further guidance.
Once the pilot turned to make his run, you give him the final OK for the attack: “Hotdog Red, you are ‘CLEAR-HOT’!” (‘Clear-hot’ are the magic words for friendly forces being safe from the bomb’s exploding radius, and the bombs hitting the target.)
BOOM!; with a pretty fireworks display. After the attack, you boosted the pilots ego with how well he did (or liee if you had to): “’Hotdog Red’ this is ‘Ranger SNAFU’, GREAT JOB! I see at least 10 tanks on fire, 4 damaged, and the rest making an immediate U turn for other parts of the globe except here. Thank-you and have a great day.”
Again, thank-you for the time and effort to bring us a great video. I am looking forward to viewing your next post.
Thanks very much for the info Guerry, that made for a very interesting read! It’s always great to hear from those who are SME’s on the topic covered in the video.
Like yourself, I can’t really specifically attest to the accuracy of the DCS F-5; as you could probably tell from the video, I’m not nearly as clued up when it comes to military aviation haha (although I would certainly like to be). All I do know, is that the aircraft is great fun in DCS and has long been one of my favourites.
Much appreciated as always! Cheers once again : )
PS, it’s interesting that you have to communicate with the Air Force guys via an O-2; it seems like it would significantly increase the time taken to communicate the plan and potentially lead to more details being lost in translation?
why not fly on a less ugly map? There was a massive sale like a week ago, lots of really good maps. Caucuses is pretty meh.
I thought it was the law in DCS, that if you’re going to practice dropping ordinance, it has to be done at the little airfield outside of Batumi? : P
The primary reason I went for the Caucuses, is that I already had the scenario set up, but I’m sure I’ll explore other maps in future videos.
All the best!