Great content ! I never use P-STT, because it does not provide any tracking solution for missiles, except short range boresight. I use the MLC switch to remove the Doppler filter from PD modes, when needed. P modes and PD modes w MLC off don't like ground return, so my best option is to always fly below my targets.
Yeah, P-STT doesn't track accurately enough to display track data, but it does at least allow you to fire missiles at things. Although it really shouldnt be used at any ranges other than within visual range
13:31 When you fire the Aim-54 Phoenix missile, the countdown will start blinking around 15-20. This means that the missile went pitbull (use its own radar). This is useful if you need to go cold, as you don’t need to support the Phoenix missile anymore and is basically a fire & forget. I know you have a more advanced RIO guide but I haven’t watched it so I’m not sure if you covered this. So my bad if I’m repeating information.
It varies more than that. The rule of thumb was 16s, but it can be over 25s at times or as short as 10. Just depends on a lot of things like the target size switch.
Just purchased and was looking for vids that do me justice learning the aircraft is it still okay to reach out on discord and ask for some assistance? my name has something to do with marie at the begining just accept ill explain
These days, I can't spare much time for anyone not flying in the squadron I run. My job and my education have been eating up all my time even for those guys. I'm still more than happy to answer questions
Thank you so much for this video. When I saw a video of a quite popular ArmA 3-Player picking up DCS and being taught by another quite popular DCS player in the basics of radar and radar-modes, I was quite envious and wished, I had someone, who could show me this in a comprehensible way. And you did it, you magnificent person! Thanks!
If you're talking about the button underneath the ACM cover on the ACM panel, it's essentially a panic button to drop all your non-essential stores in the event you need to dump all your weight
The length of the vector line is just closure symbology, but if you have the Phoenix missile selected and are in TWS then there may be "WEZ" lines that replace the vector lines that give you symbology on a calculated WEZ. The double thickness thing may just be a datalink vector and radar calculated vector overlapping or something. They should all be the same in looks. The WEZ vector lines tho will look noticeably different.
@@Scoobydcs I’ll have a Combat for RIOs tutorial out at some point in the near future, but for now I’ll help you here. There’s a button right next to the missile launch button in the RIO’s seat that says “next target” which will immediately make the currently hooked target on the TID in TWS the first target in the launch sequence. You can’t designate any further than that unfortunately. As for STT, if you have a target hooked in TWS and just hit the PD-STT or P-STT buttons on the DDD panel and it should lock up the target automatically as long as you and the target aren’t maneuvering
@@Scoobydcs the AIM-54 is PD only. TWS is also PD only. You’ll need a PD-STT if you want to guide an AIM-54 in STT. Pulse has a usable max range of about 40NM for the average fighter target, anything beyond that and it’ll be hard to hold a lock. It’s only advisable to launch Sparrows with this mode. Since they don’t guide off the AWG-9 but the dedicated CW illuminator located on the dish similar to the F-4 Phantom and the APQ-120.
Great classes, so funny to watch other videos spacing me out with all this unnecessary info, we follow your clear concise instructions and everything works, this module was collecting dust until we found your series thank you! 👍😊
Can someone help me? How to select the IN mode on the TID instead of the MV/IN. Its in the bottom right corner on TID. Its always automatically switching between MV/IN and because of this I loos the contact with all enemies.
@@alexm1387 well, I don’t do 1 on 1 training these days unless you join the squadron that I run, and I’m not about to start accepting money like some other DCS content creators even if I believe my knowledge and skill is far better than what they can offer. My best advice is to go and find a group to fly with. Flying solo can only teach you so much. Finding a group to share knowledge with and fly with to improve is your best bet at getting better
@@PrezDCS thanks for the advise. I didn’t realize how technical alot of this is. I did join to the squadron a few days ago as you suggested on your videos. Mightywings1138
Criminally underviewed. Way more concise and efficient that some other tutorial vids from bigger names on YT.
Yeah 100 percent agree on that
I signed for for the Alamo squadron on steam but didn’t find much info there.
Great content !
I never use P-STT, because it does not provide any tracking solution for missiles, except short range boresight.
I use the MLC switch to remove the Doppler filter from PD modes, when needed.
P modes and PD modes w MLC off don't like ground return, so my best option is to always fly below my targets.
Yeah, P-STT doesn't track accurately enough to display track data, but it does at least allow you to fire missiles at things. Although it really shouldnt be used at any ranges other than within visual range
the best instructor I found so far! short, concise, extremely well presented. Just bought the tomcat and your videos will be with me for awhile now :)
Extremly easy to digest video. Wow!
Glad you think so!
I've been looking for a video series like this. Very grateful! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for this Prez! Really appreciate your work in explaining all the details.
Thanks for all your work. I just recently bought the Tomcat (in the last sale) and am really enjoying it. Your videos are helping me!
That's amazing to hear, man. Glad I can be of help.
13:31 When you fire the Aim-54 Phoenix missile, the countdown will start blinking around 15-20. This means that the missile went pitbull (use its own radar). This is useful if you need to go cold, as you don’t need to support the Phoenix missile anymore and is basically a fire & forget. I know you have a more advanced RIO guide but I haven’t watched it so I’m not sure if you covered this. So my bad if I’m repeating information.
It varies more than that. The rule of thumb was 16s, but it can be over 25s at times or as short as 10. Just depends on a lot of things like the target size switch.
Great content my guy. Very well done and tremendously helpful.
Is there a way as a solo pilot to change up the TWS priority order for the Phoenix missiles?
Unfortunately, no
Just purchased and was looking for vids that do me justice learning the aircraft
is it still okay to reach out on discord and ask for some assistance? my name has something to do with marie at the begining just accept ill explain
No chance youre still helping guys out 1 on 1?
These days, I can't spare much time for anyone not flying in the squadron I run. My job and my education have been eating up all my time even for those guys. I'm still more than happy to answer questions
I wonder when Prez learned how to fly the F14B instead of being in the backseat..
(Project wingman players would know what I mean lol)
Absolutely the best f-14 tutorial video I’ve found! Thank you
Super clear and concise work here, loved that you waste no time and get into everything. Deserves a lot more views
Fantastic Video - just purchased the F14. Will check out the rest of the series. Thank you
Bravo! I really needed this video.
Very accessible. Evident teaching talent. Thanks for the video.
Incredible tutorial. THANK YOU. Better ones on youtube about the bombcat.
Thank you so much for this video.
When I saw a video of a quite popular ArmA 3-Player picking up DCS and being taught by another quite popular DCS player in the basics of radar and radar-modes, I was quite envious and wished, I had someone, who could show me this in a comprehensible way.
And you did it, you magnificent person!
Thanks!
12:26 A very small and picky thing, but 5 rounds up so you were 1 ft off.
0 = 0 to 4999ft
1 = 5000 to 14999ft
2 = 15000 to 24999ft
Quality video
This is the best rio lesson.
you need to activate your windows
Already done :)
this video hits every nail in the head
Soooo many nails!
plane
Can't wait for more videos! Please keep them coming you are doing a great job!
Thx for this cristal clear explanation. I'll look the other contents. ( still don't know what is ACM button for? )
If you're talking about the button underneath the ACM cover on the ACM panel, it's essentially a panic button to drop all your non-essential stores in the event you need to dump all your weight
Great tutorial, really appreciated!
Jesus I bit off more than I could chew with this plane.
Thanks for the earlier help about the F-14B. Will enjoy the RIO tutorial vid in the future.
Glad you're looking forward to it!
Question about the vector bars
some seem to be double thickness and stretch out longer in an narrower line , what is that about?
The length of the vector line is just closure symbology, but if you have the Phoenix missile selected and are in TWS then there may be "WEZ" lines that replace the vector lines that give you symbology on a calculated WEZ. The double thickness thing may just be a datalink vector and radar calculated vector overlapping or something. They should all be the same in looks. The WEZ vector lines tho will look noticeably different.
Excellent! Clear and concise! Thank you
Great tutorial. Tons of info, clearly delivered.
are you gonna do this series for the f4?
Yes
@@PrezDCS nice! im currently looking at how to jump in rio seat and either alter the tws order to sort targets or stt 1 of them
@@Scoobydcs I’ll have a Combat for RIOs tutorial out at some point in the near future, but for now I’ll help you here. There’s a button right next to the missile launch button in the RIO’s seat that says “next target” which will immediately make the currently hooked target on the TID in TWS the first target in the launch sequence. You can’t designate any further than that unfortunately. As for STT, if you have a target hooked in TWS and just hit the PD-STT or P-STT buttons on the DDD panel and it should lock up the target automatically as long as you and the target aren’t maneuvering
@@PrezDCS THATS SPOT ON THANKS. is pulse problematic at longer range or not? and can you support a phoenix in tws pulse? isnt it pd only?
@@Scoobydcs the AIM-54 is PD only. TWS is also PD only. You’ll need a PD-STT if you want to guide an AIM-54 in STT. Pulse has a usable max range of about 40NM for the average fighter target, anything beyond that and it’ll be hard to hold a lock. It’s only advisable to launch Sparrows with this mode. Since they don’t guide off the AWG-9 but the dedicated CW illuminator located on the dish similar to the F-4 Phantom and the APQ-120.
Superb video. Very well done and precise in explanation. Bravo. Most helpful.
bussin
Any chance I could talk you into some rio training?
Sure man, my discord should be in the description
Great classes, so funny to watch other videos spacing me out with all this unnecessary info, we follow your clear concise instructions and everything works, this module was collecting dust until we found your series thank you! 👍😊
Can someone help me? How to select the IN mode on the TID instead of the MV/IN. Its in the bottom right corner on TID. Its always automatically switching between MV/IN and because of this I loos the contact with all enemies.
The MV on the bottom right of the TID tells you that you have a bad magnetic variance input and the IN tells you that the INS is aligned.
@@PrezDCS yo thanks dude! Nice vids by the way
Great content. Thank you for making a first time Simmers life easier. Where can I find more information about training?
1 on 1 training would be great
@@alexm1387 well, I don’t do 1 on 1 training these days unless you join the squadron that I run, and I’m not about to start accepting money like some other DCS content creators even if I believe my knowledge and skill is far better than what they can offer. My best advice is to go and find a group to fly with. Flying solo can only teach you so much. Finding a group to share knowledge with and fly with to improve is your best bet at getting better
@@PrezDCS thanks for the advise. I didn’t realize how technical alot of this is. I did join to the squadron a few days ago as you suggested on your videos. Mightywings1138
Great commentary, now for the Visuals, Work on the presentation of the vid and you will have a great video. Keep up the good work.
Very nice Prez! well done :-)
Thank you!
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Really good Video, thanks
What is the horizontal line across the TID?
Virtual horizon line
@@PrezDCS but TID is from top view (bird perspective) isnt it?
@@gnomisa Yes, but the virtual horizon is to help you orient while heads down. It's an overlay, not part of the actual TID battlefield info
@@PrezDCS Interesting. Thanks.
Thank you so much
nice
what a masterclass
it's not zero doppler, it's MLC filtering.
It's both. They are different things.