Heatblur continues to impress with the F-14. Best module in the game by a long shot, and constantly getting better. I'd love to see a modernized 2002-era B model Tomcat with a Sparrow Hawk HUD, and the big MFD in the back seat. Excellent video, and really impressive work from HB.
Great tutorial. The Heatblur F-14 is so deeply developed I do not know when I will be able to fully explore all the features in there. Kudos to them also.
Thanks for the great tutorial RedKite, the whole Lantirn thing looked too complicated to me, but now that you explained so clearly I should give it a go. It's awesome how many different options HB gave us to ensure functionality.
Hey Reflected, just out of context quickly wanna say, that I recently completed your 'Fear the Bones' campaign and I really enjoyed it! looking forward for more awesome content from you! Love from Hungary
Very nice. HBS have done some quality work here, it'll bring the jet up to what it was really capable of in the latter stages of it's illustrious career for solo players.
A superb tutorial as per usual, well done! Also, superb work from Heatblur, excellent implementation it seems like which will add more function to what it already the best module (with the Viggen!) :-D
Man, it is always GREAT to see your videos, Redkite. Great stuff. Glad to see DCS finally recognizing and giving you the inside line on these upcoming updates and features. Well deserved.
After watching this, I realize that I need to setup my custom snap views and bind them to hat or thumbstick on my throttle. TRACK IR is great but these crazy closeup angles you got are better and will save me from doing the weird slide-over neckscrunch thing I'm constantly doing.
Thanks for a great tutorial. Just to add, for F-14 LGBs, you don't take any line-up and release cues from the HUD but from the LANTIRN/Jester because the HUD and LANTIRN work independently of each other unlike in newer aircraft such as the F-18. Hence, you have to use bombing modes CMP/PLT (CCIP) or MAN (Manual) which let you drop the bomb anytime you pickle. The LGBs won't drop if you use CMP/PLT (CCRP) or CMP/IP as those require designating a ground target from the HUD using the diamond from the bomb fall line which is a bombing procedure that is totally independent of the LANTIRN.
Wow a lot more detail than expected. Only thing I probably would add is along side manual head slew, have an option for manual axis or manual key slew too which will allow lantirn movement that way. Thanks for vid :)
That timing lol. I just started my trial today and was upset he couldn't control this and after googling saw some disappointing comments on the matter. After playing for a bit, and logging out, checked RUclips and saw this uploaded like 30 mins ago. Talk about good timing lol
Oh man. That's a lot of menu additions to keep track of but it all looks pretty intuitive and my god is it comprehensive on how to find targets. I like moving mud and love flying the tomcat, but a lot of the servers I play on are riddled with lethal short range air defences so unless you're playing in a coordinated group it's tricky to get anything done. Well, not any more! I can see myself flying the Tomcat almost exclusively in fixed wing stuff for a while.
This is very cool. Do you know if jester can control the TCS as well? would be nice if i could tell him to lock targets with the TCS so i can get an aim-9 lock without the radar
@@joshuagarcia874 no you can. you can control it in the back seat as RIO. It works because it uses the contrast to lock but it only works at a range of 10 ish miles
Am I the only who noticed the 59 on the carrier superstructure and the different design on it? Also RedKite keep up the good vids I love them can’t wait to use the Forestall and the Jester AI Lantirn feature
As much as we like to bash jester... his AI is pretty immaculate. Not perfect, but for those pilots who enjoy single, more than adequate. As always redkite, your videos deserve far more attention.
@@ghostrider1827 Yeah, not exactly. They dropped in anger, when they had GBUs. You can "drop bombs", but to proper recreate anything from "Allied Force", "Iraqi Freedom" or "Enduring Freedom" a working Jester LANTIRN is a fantastic addition. Not many of my flying buddies want to jump in the RIO seat and scheduling is another problem.🤪
@@shagrat47 I agree with you when it comes to the GBUs, but the old fashioned way is still VERY capable and highly effective of course. I havent began to learn the Lantirn yet because I wanted to get proficient dropping bombs pre-Lantirn.
@@ghostrider1827 I did that the last years, but precision munition capabilities were required for the F-14 to be allowed to drop bombs for a reason. Vietnam style area saturation isn't that common any more. I know how to drop bombs in the Tomcat, but the LANTIRN and being able to use GBU was a big thing for me. Being able to lase for other platforms in MP is what was missing for years. I have a lot of missions designed for MP that require, CAS, prosecuting HVTs with minimal collateral damage, support TIC situations, etc. that was always difficult/impossible for the Tomcat, if you had no human RIO. Now, I can finally integrate the Bombcat in these scenarios.👍🏻
@@shagrat47 I would like a human Rio...but...Jester will have to due because of time constraints. I feel you though. I will be certainly using Jester Lantirn....after I learn how to use the Lantirn independently.
That is impressive. So many ways of telling jester where to look at. Awesome job heatblur!
Thanks for the video RedKite!
Agree - impressive work by HB
Seeing Heatblur flesh out my beloved Tomcat so well is making me equally, if not more, excited for the Intruder.
And this solution for Jester is clearly how they intend to get their A-6 "jester" ("Tiger" Cole) to work. Impressed
It's going to be one hell of an AI model!
@@alext5980 😂
This is incredible. Perfect. All I could have asked for.
A fully functional and intuitive LANTIRN control AND a peep at CV-59
Oh damn I didn't even realize. Been waiting for the Forrestal
Heatblur continues to impress with the F-14. Best module in the game by a long shot, and constantly getting better. I'd love to see a modernized 2002-era B model Tomcat with a Sparrow Hawk HUD, and the big MFD in the back seat. Excellent video, and really impressive work from HB.
I'd rather just get a full-fidelity D model!
Great tutorial. The Heatblur F-14 is so deeply developed I do not know when I will be able to fully explore all the features in there. Kudos to them also.
This is freaking incredible. Eyeball Q'ing, almost like having an HMCS mark point. The viper doesnt even have that yet :D This is awesome
Wow.. this is truly impressive I have been wondering how they would do this. Yet again Heatblur raises the bar.
Great work, as always!
You're the great, thanks Chuck
Are you his majesty Chuck from the guides ? If yes, i owe you thousands hours of intense fun and Impresssive knowledge !
Thanks for the great tutorial RedKite, the whole Lantirn thing looked too complicated to me, but now that you explained so clearly I should give it a go. It's awesome how many different options HB gave us to ensure functionality.
Hey Reflected, just out of context quickly wanna say, that I recently completed your 'Fear the Bones' campaign and I really enjoyed it! looking forward for more awesome content from you! Love from Hungary
Can't wait to see what you come up with for Jester / LANTIRN in a campaign sometime!
@@egrikomrade Köszi szépen! :)
@@RedKiteRender Thanks, hopefully in my upcoming Tomcat campaign.
Hey, if we can command Jester to target next, maybe we can finally get prioritize next target in TWS as well!
Exactly - 100%
+1.000
The sole reason i don't play the tomcat in fox 3 servers with jester. This and track hold
I did hear a rumor that this is next
@@HighAspect that would be awesome!
Very exciting development for us ground pounders - thank you Heatblur. Looking forward to seeing similar functionality in the Intruder down the road
Once again Heatblur and RedKite are Raising the Bar to new levels inkluding a sneak peek at "Old Zippo" and the "Snort" livery.....I'm so stoked :)
Finally! This will be fun to play with. So happy that you can look at a target and have him scan there. Looks very promising.
What an awesome news!! Our beloved Tomcat just got better 😍
Thanks for the tutorial Red kite!
You consistently deliver absolutely outstanding content, thank you for all the work you put in the videos mate
Thank you so much redkite! I have had the tomcat since day one and couldn't find a clear tutorial on this topic. as always, redkite delivers!
As a mudmover, CAS just got awesome with that beast !
And thanks for the clear and concize tutorial Sir !
As always, the gold standard in tutorials.
This looks brilliant! A big Thank You to Heatblur for putting that much effort into the Jester AI. Great job!
Curious and great work Heatblur, thank you for making our dreams and passions come true.
Any time baby!
So, so good, brilliantly done - thanks Redkite and thanks Heatblur.
Thank you too!
That is really nicely done. Great job by HB as always.
Very nice. HBS have done some quality work here, it'll bring the jet up to what it was really capable of in the latter stages of it's illustrious career for solo players.
Im Very impressed with the way that HB set up JESTER to work. And thank you on our behalves for giving you an advance sneak peek!
Awesome work! That Forestall is going to look even better when we have A-6's on her!
Can't wait to hook up with a KA-6 tanker some time!
Redkite, still the only viewable DCS RUclipsr delivering straight out of the box. Great vid, well done.
Very cool, I can't wait to try this out!
Great tutorial, RedKite! I must admit these features are WAY more robust and useful than I thought they would be. Wow!
I love the Forestall tease at the end
Phenomenal system. Great tutorial and great job by Heatblur.
A superb tutorial as per usual, well done!
Also, superb work from Heatblur, excellent implementation it seems like which will add more function to what it already the best module (with the Viggen!) :-D
Man, it is always GREAT to see your videos, Redkite. Great stuff. Glad to see DCS finally recognizing and giving you the inside line on these upcoming updates and features.
Well deserved.
Most major improvment ofr solo player since a long time ! So much fun to come with this next beta !
Awesome video thanks ! Can’t wait for your Apache assessments
Simple yet hugely effective. Love heat blurs approach to AI multi crew. Great preview, can't wait.
They really set the bar for DCS!
Wow this looks phenomenal! Everything I wanted from the system.
After watching this, I realize that I need to setup my custom snap views and bind them to hat or thumbstick on my throttle. TRACK IR is great but these crazy closeup angles you got are better and will save me from doing the weird slide-over neckscrunch thing I'm constantly doing.
Thanks for a great tutorial. Just to add, for F-14 LGBs, you don't take any line-up and release cues from the HUD but from the LANTIRN/Jester because the HUD and LANTIRN work independently of each other unlike in newer aircraft such as the F-18. Hence, you have to use bombing modes CMP/PLT (CCIP) or MAN (Manual) which let you drop the bomb anytime you pickle. The LGBs won't drop if you use CMP/PLT (CCRP) or CMP/IP as those require designating a ground target from the HUD using the diamond from the bomb fall line which is a bombing procedure that is totally independent of the LANTIRN.
Wow a lot more detail than expected. Only thing I probably would add is along side manual head slew, have an option for manual axis or manual key slew too which will allow lantirn movement that way. Thanks for vid :)
Wow. Even the laser brevity is era-specific. Heatblur has done their home work.
Looks like the wait was worth it. Excellenet, HB and Redkite as always!
Looks good! I will still keep working the LANTIRN myself though :)
Wow! I'm seldom impressed these days but dang, one hell of a job Heatblur! This exceeds my expectations!
Super bad ass. Thank you Heatblur and Red Kite.
Great video, as always! I used to use the Solo Pilot Lantirn Mod; which was fun, but Jester doing alot of it really takes the workload off! :D
Excellent explanation of an excellent new feature (and Forrestal is lookin' FINE)!
This is just... unbelievably cool
Great video, very anxious to see this in action when the update is released. The Tomcat is an impressive weapons platform.
That timing lol. I just started my trial today and was upset he couldn't control this and after googling saw some disappointing comments on the matter. After playing for a bit, and logging out, checked RUclips and saw this uploaded like 30 mins ago.
Talk about good timing lol
Hope you enjoy it come Wednesday!
Another > EPIC tutorial < from you.
Why the blurred key bindings in the beginning? Is that an indicator for other new , yet undisclosed features? :)
Good question...
Just blurred to highlight the relevant controls only.
This is fantastic, now the F14 is a valid attack plane option for solo F14 pilots. Wow!
thanks redkite for doing this great work by heatblur
Incredibly informative, Redkite. I also noticed you used “Snort’s” jet in the beginning. Nice touch! 👌
Glad you noticed :)
heatblur nailed this so well
Excited for the Forrestal too.
Still the best DCS study channel.
Thanks for the thorough explanation. This is going to to be great! Cheers,
0:11 Hope he also has the line "Impact, BOOM, Oh yes!" - kinda reminded me of that.
0:22 Commands still heavily classified.
Looks great
EA's US Navy Fighters by chance?
Ok, I will NOW buy the F-14 module. This was all I was waiting on.
Oh man. That's a lot of menu additions to keep track of but it all looks pretty intuitive and my god is it comprehensive on how to find targets. I like moving mud and love flying the tomcat, but a lot of the servers I play on are riddled with lethal short range air defences so unless you're playing in a coordinated group it's tricky to get anything done. Well, not any more! I can see myself flying the Tomcat almost exclusively in fixed wing stuff for a while.
This is very cool. Do you know if jester can control the TCS as well? would be nice if i could tell him to lock targets with the TCS so i can get an aim-9 lock without the radar
You can't lock targets with the TCS. It's just a camera lol
@@joshuagarcia874 no you can. you can control it in the back seat as RIO. It works because it uses the contrast to lock but it only works at a range of 10 ish miles
Great video mate! Cant wait for this! That new carrier easter egg too!
Some impressive coding for this Jester AI. Awesome job Heatblur! Hopefully this AI wil also be implemented for the A6 Intruder :).
Am I the only who noticed the 59 on the carrier superstructure and the different design on it? Also RedKite keep up the good vids I love them can’t wait to use the Forestall and the Jester AI Lantirn feature
peep the Forrestal 👀
Great tutorial, great new features!
I've been looking forwards to this update!
Wait a minute, they are still working on the F14? Unlike other third party developers, they truly care about giving us a satisfying product!
Another great tutorial. Many thanks RedKite!
Really impressive! We’ll done Heatblur!
Very nicely done, credit to both the design and presentation!
And now I want to main the Tomcat for a while.
RedKite you are my Tom Cat Sensei
Brilliant work by heatblur yet again
I made am effort to learn the LANTIRN so now I feel like this will be a cakewalk now
Glad we got this now, thanks! But cmon guys, we need a Sparrow Hawk HUD, badly.
nobody going to talk about that sneaky CVN-59 tease in the intro?
So excited to see forstal! I wonder when we will be getting our early tomcats?
Bombcat is now official like a whistle o7
RIOs on suicide watch
As much as we like to bash jester... his AI is pretty immaculate. Not perfect, but for those pilots who enjoy single, more than adequate.
As always redkite, your videos deserve far more attention.
Thanks Kindly
wow that's really impressive!
Siiiiick... And I almost skipped over this video
This is AWESOME.
Daddy like
This video helped me a lot, tks man!!!
time to re-learn the tomcat
Somehow my Jester doesn't have a Next Page option in Mission Editor. I'm using the correct GBUs & LANTIRN pod but I only see Next Page in training.
This is going to be a game changer!
In retrospect, I wonder how many people noticed that Redkite was taking off from, and landing on the Forrestal in this video🤔
This is so good!
Red kite any chance you will be doing a video about the USS Forrestal and it’s features before next Wednesday
Nice tutorial and a great new feature. 👍
It's Christmas before Christmas before Halloween : )
Excellent, as always! You do this so much better than Wags.
Aww... I've never had him say "I'm firing my laser".. That would have been so funny. What an old internet reference.
Also omfg that map marker trick would have been SO useful in MP... I had to frigging QHUD and get it in the general area every time..
Yeeeeeeeeessssssss! Finally! Can't wait to go "Bombcat"...
You can go bombcat without a lantirn 😐
@@ghostrider1827 Yeah, not exactly. They dropped in anger, when they had GBUs. You can "drop bombs", but to proper recreate anything from "Allied Force", "Iraqi Freedom" or "Enduring Freedom" a working Jester LANTIRN is a fantastic addition. Not many of my flying buddies want to jump in the RIO seat and scheduling is another problem.🤪
@@shagrat47 I agree with you when it comes to the GBUs, but the old fashioned way is still VERY capable and highly effective of course. I havent began to learn the Lantirn yet because I wanted to get proficient dropping bombs pre-Lantirn.
@@ghostrider1827 I did that the last years, but precision munition capabilities were required for the F-14 to be allowed to drop bombs for a reason. Vietnam style area saturation isn't that common any more. I know how to drop bombs in the Tomcat, but the LANTIRN and being able to use GBU was a big thing for me. Being able to lase for other platforms in MP is what was missing for years. I have a lot of missions designed for MP that require, CAS, prosecuting HVTs with minimal collateral damage, support TIC situations, etc. that was always difficult/impossible for the Tomcat, if you had no human RIO.
Now, I can finally integrate the Bombcat in these scenarios.👍🏻
@@shagrat47 I would like a human Rio...but...Jester will have to due because of time constraints. I feel you though. I will be certainly using Jester Lantirn....after I learn how to use the Lantirn independently.
Awesome!! Can I ask what skin of Red Rippers did you used? Is it available to download?
Something tells me it might just be available around the 20th...
That is so incredibly cool! Cannot wait to obliterate targets with my 14 :D