This is the best DCS tutorial I've seen. No fluff, no stupid side jabber, no wasting time in the beginning. Video started Gave an intro Went straight into the point and explained relevant information. Got the viewers attention and kept it If this were a college assignment youd get an A+. Seriously, academically speaking I'm serious. That and so many dcs tutorial video jabber on and waste time. Especially in the beginning.
I know people uploads videos to dsplay features and teach, which I am quite thankful, your videos are simply the most precise, clear and accurate. Top ranking among all, congratulations and many thanks! I learned a lot!
Wow I don’t recall having that many instant action mission especially the one your talking about. I’m running both version too. I need to double check my instant action missions looks like you have a lot more options for sure. Reall loving your tutorials 👍🏻
@@markrogers7304 I know this comment is 10 months too late, but a lot of the missions have been moved from "Instant Action" to "Missions". The mission mentioned here is now called "Weapons Qualification - AGM65E Maverick".
I have to be honest, I haven't watched all of your videos, but of the ones I have, they're all quality. You're definitely one of the best sources of DCS tutorials. Good job, and many thanks! o7
@@Qnnrad I don't. Have you seen real FLIR videos? The ARMA model is miles ahead of DCS, there is no doubt about it. I am not criticizing ARMA, it's nicely done, but can be improved. I am criticizing DCS for having that disaster they call FLIR modeling.
@@Qnnrad On a more positive note, they are working on fully redoing the IR-model for DCS. The ATFLIR and Litening will get the new model, as will the upcoming F-16 TGPs.
Nice explanations as always :) I've read that the pod is pronounced A-Tee-Flir and not At-Flir. I guess many will have a hard time getting used to that including myself :D BTW I've shot the AGM-65E from max range at 18'000ft, going 300KTS indicated and up, which means as soon as it picks up the spot which is ~17nm. They all arrived at their target without issues. That is an incredible advantage over all the other Mavericks. Top range I could get out of the ones fired off the A-10C was like 11-12nm in FC mode. But that was at less altitude and compared to the Hornet's speed, a Hog doesn't move at all :D
Laser Mavs also have the benefit of VERY RAPID multi target engagement. If you have a similar number of laser designators you can potentially launch against an unlimited number of targets in very quick succession. Simply set each laser to a different laser code and set each Maverick to a corresponding code, then simply uncage the seeker, lock, fire, uncage, lock, fire, uncage, lock, fire etc. Depending on if you are yourself a lasing platform this can easily result in you launching your entire complement of Mavericks at 4 different targets in seconds and being able to egress immediately or turn to other duties, such as covering airspace.
@@theeltea But that's alot more steps and potential set up, and the TV mavs could mess up and not lock right, I mean the only reason it even works that well in DCS is because they aren't modeled right...and again if the targets are not proper single unit out in the field with no cover, like they usually are in MP missions for some reason, laser designation works on anything, including infantry or points on the ground. But yes, they can.
@@theeltea I heard annecdotaly from veterans that the IR mav in particular loves deserts. You shoot it at the totally hot Tank and it decides "What Tank? Oh you mean this hot road nearby?" and just plow harmlessly into the ground 40 feet next to the target. That's also what irks me about the "Force Correlation" trick that people use to snipe SAMs from long range...I heard from multiple pilots that it is horribly innacurate and will not hit what you aim at 90% of the time, because the image you gave it to contrast with from 10-12 miles looks alot different from 2 miles so it just naturally drifts away
great vid, its worth noting that if someone is lazing for you the lazer needs to be in area mode. not sure if this is a bug but from my test point mode doesnt work when lazing. In point mode it will find the target but you will be unable to fire the missile.
The type of track shouldn't affect the laser firing / tracking, in fact Ideally you'l want to be in point mode rather than area, as area can slip off of an object over time since it's not directly locked to it. It's got to be a bug, this with the harrier?
I've got footage of a harrier self lasing for agm-65e in point track without issue, not got the means to test an a-10c buddy lase at the moment. But i've not run into the same issue as you.
Awesome vid as always redkite. Watching these videos gradually eases my proficiency in the hornet when all said and done I wonder if the hornet will overtake the hog for skill required in using these warfare tools effectivley
I think it'l get more complex over the long term, it's already a much more difficult aircraft to fly even with the fcs you're put into more demanding situations :)
I have a question for you. How can I slave the right or the left MFD? I mean how can I change the setup and use one or the other one? I mean having the "diamond" on one screen or the other?
I can't control the seeker at all ... Did everything as instructed . It just stays there and when I uncage the missile it holds the point where I uncaged . Same thing on F model maverick too ....
Tried Maverick training mission (and also my own with JTAC), after last update, "MAV" at the top left corner is crossed and the cross doesn't go away after several minutes Master ARM ON, AG mode, click on "MAV" button (OSB6) am I doing something wrong ?
If the timer is not showing, it's done cooling down. the MAV icon seems to stay crossed out until it's got a lock, i think it's a bug, but not certain on it's behaviour.
Can you please make a tutorial on how to trim the Hornet ? After shooting a missile the plane is loosing balance. I really don't know how to tackle this.
Trim changes the resting position of your stick, so it's no longer centred. So, if you find yourself having to hold some left stick to stay level, centre the stick and hold trim left wing down until it stops rolling. With a little practice you can trim and ease yourself off the controls without needing to centre the stick.
i dont like how we dont have any form of LT-flir yet.. i've refused to use the lmav for this specific reason. ED needs to bring in some agm-65L's or something because not everyone wants to go through the hassle of talking to JTAC just to shoot down one specific target.
It'l come when it's ready, they're doing a lot to overhaul systems to upgrading the whole of dcs as part of it. the F/G IR models are on the way some point in the near future. Although in my experience the lmavs have been a lot of fun in multiplayer. The ai Jtac is a little stilted, but invaluable in the right situation.
Master arm, A2G mode, Select on the stores page twice, wait for timer to run out (about 3 mins to cool down), press uncage then press the sensor select switch to select that screen, hold the TDC action button down and then slew with TDC release and it'l lock closest high contrast target. Hold Pickle button to fire, about 6-7nm range. I never got round to making a tutorial on it as they released in a very wonky work in progress state.
I don't believe it makes much difference in dcs, it's quite useful in reality if you want to blow up the inside of a house for example. Personally i try to pick what i think is best, but its mostly roleplay, might change in the future.
Currently there's a bug where the mav icon appears crossed out even after cool down, if you see no count down on the seeker page it's done, the cross out should disappear when it's found a laser spot, should work fine just an interface error
@@RedKiteRender seems it was because I switched pages during cooldown and the timmer disapeard when I went back. Now my issue is i cant get a JTAC to work all the time in mission editor :(
The person doing the laser designation has to set a code for the frequency the laser transmits at. In order for the LMAV to pick up that specific laser you then configure your sensor to filter that same code. The JTAC / wingman will tell you the laser code they're using, you just plug it in on the stores page as shown in the video.
Thank you ! I don't understand that word "azimuth" witch Matt Wagner was saying (sometimes it is hard for us non natural english speakers to understand some words)
Dude!!!!!!! I totally love your channel but your voice??????? Sounds like your falling asleep!! It's so boring that the clocks stops. PLease give it some more enthusiasm!! You have such a nice voice, dont ruin it!! But anyways! great video! Love all your content! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Ponta4ever1 really appreciate the honest feedback! It's something i need to work on, often the focus is on researching and getting together what to say and less thought on how to say it.
@@RedKiteRender Totally understand it and you're doing a heck of a good job at the research and what to say part! As I said, totally love your channel, you're easily the best dcs youtuber and I watch all your videos! And thanks for not going mad about my comment... looking at it now makes me think that it was a bit harsh. Keep splashing those bandits dude! See you in the air! ;)
This is the best DCS tutorial I've seen. No fluff, no stupid side jabber, no wasting time in the beginning.
Video started
Gave an intro
Went straight into the point and explained relevant information. Got the viewers attention and kept it
If this were a college assignment youd get an A+.
Seriously, academically speaking I'm serious. That and so many dcs tutorial video jabber on and waste time. Especially in the beginning.
Thanks Mailman35419 Appreciate it!
I know people uploads videos to dsplay features and teach, which I am quite thankful, your videos are simply the most precise, clear and accurate. Top ranking among all, congratulations and many thanks! I learned a lot!
Wow I don’t recall having that many instant action mission especially the one your talking about. I’m running both version too. I need to double check my instant action missions looks like you have a lot more options for sure. Reall loving your tutorials 👍🏻
I just started with f18 and I have no where near that many quick missions....why?
@@markrogers7304 I know this comment is 10 months too late, but a lot of the missions have been moved from "Instant Action" to "Missions". The mission mentioned here is now called "Weapons Qualification - AGM65E Maverick".
@@Donger922 Yeah think I recall finding that then. I havent played the F18 since. I tried the 2 week on the F16 and been on that since. Thanks though.
Excellent, as always, sir! Interesting to see the current shortcomings with IR sensors in DCS so clearly outlined.
Thanks Wikkus, Yes, DCS is a little behind the times with it's current ir simulation!
You make such a great tutorials! Thank you very much for all of your work!
I have to be honest, I haven't watched all of your videos, but of the ones I have, they're all quality. You're definitely one of the best sources of DCS tutorials. Good job, and many thanks!
o7
Thanks Magic_Zach!
Outstanding as always. Thank You Redkite
Thanks Mark!
Nicely done as per usual bud, thorough
Cheers Hellreign, Seen a lot of people wondering what the point in using Lmavs was, so it was nice to be able to highlight that.
Love your videos. Thanks for this one. Pretty thorough and revealing in other area in the use of the maverick and lasers. Keep them coming. Cheers
ARMA3 IR image is amazingly modeled, I wasn't aware it's that nice
It's DCS model that is horrible. ARMA is just okay.
@@theeltea I totally disagree as I am conscious how much work, thinking and coding was needed for that effect. Don't take everything for granted
@@Qnnrad I don't. Have you seen real FLIR videos? The ARMA model is miles ahead of DCS, there is no doubt about it. I am not criticizing ARMA, it's nicely done, but can be improved. I am criticizing DCS for having that disaster they call FLIR modeling.
@@theeltea I can agree, hopefully they'll figure it out and we'll see improvement.
@@Qnnrad On a more positive note, they are working on fully redoing the IR-model for DCS. The ATFLIR and Litening will get the new model, as will the upcoming F-16 TGPs.
great tip about using it as a poor mans target seeker for other weapons!
Many people become over reliant on targeting pods (esp new A-10c users), it's great to find extra uses for weapons.
no doubt
Great to see another video RedKite. Any chance of a Harrier refuelling tutorial?
Nice explanations as always :)
I've read that the pod is pronounced A-Tee-Flir and not At-Flir. I guess many will have a hard time getting used to that including myself :D
BTW I've shot the AGM-65E from max range at 18'000ft, going 300KTS indicated and up, which means as soon as it picks up the spot which is ~17nm. They all arrived at their target without issues. That is an incredible advantage over all the other Mavericks. Top range I could get out of the ones fired off the A-10C was like 11-12nm in FC mode. But that was at less altitude and compared to the Hornet's speed, a Hog doesn't move at all :D
I know exactly the video you're thinking of we'l see if i remember :)
good to see another lesson,mr redkite.
Awesomely awesome and efficacious as usual RK , thanks hombre 👍😊
Awesome video- fantastic information.
Job well done, sir.
great tutorial, 3 targets, 3 kills, thanks.
Laser Mavs also have the benefit of VERY RAPID multi target engagement. If you have a similar number of laser designators you can potentially launch against an unlimited number of targets in very quick succession.
Simply set each laser to a different laser code and set each Maverick to a corresponding code, then simply uncage the seeker, lock, fire, uncage, lock, fire, uncage, lock, fire etc.
Depending on if you are yourself a lasing platform this can easily result in you launching your entire complement of Mavericks at 4 different targets in seconds and being able to egress immediately or turn to other duties, such as covering airspace.
Markpoints + TGP + tv mavs do the job quite fast as well. Just sayin'....
@@theeltea But that's alot more steps and potential set up, and the TV mavs could mess up and not lock right, I mean the only reason it even works that well in DCS is because they aren't modeled right...and again if the targets are not proper single unit out in the field with no cover, like they usually are in MP missions for some reason, laser designation works on anything, including infantry or points on the ground.
But yes, they can.
Yes, although in reality they'l never fire all 4 off at once it's possible mind, a good bit of fun in mp.
@@Chrinik Yeah, I believe in real life applications they are quite prone to locking up totally random shit under not-so-ideal conditions.
@@theeltea I heard annecdotaly from veterans that the IR mav in particular loves deserts. You shoot it at the totally hot Tank and it decides "What Tank? Oh you mean this hot road nearby?" and just plow harmlessly into the ground 40 feet next to the target.
That's also what irks me about the "Force Correlation" trick that people use to snipe SAMs from long range...I heard from multiple pilots that it is horribly innacurate and will not hit what you aim at 90% of the time, because the image you gave it to contrast with from 10-12 miles looks alot different from 2 miles so it just naturally drifts away
such a legend
One more excelent tuto ! Thanks very much.
great vid, its worth noting that if someone is lazing for you the lazer needs to be in area mode. not sure if this is a bug but from my test point mode doesnt work when lazing. In point mode it will find the target but you will be unable to fire the missile.
The type of track shouldn't affect the laser firing / tracking, in fact Ideally you'l want to be in point mode rather than area, as area can slip off of an object over time since it's not directly locked to it. It's got to be a bug, this with the harrier?
@@RedKiteRender both AV8B and A10C
I've got footage of a harrier self lasing for agm-65e in point track without issue, not got the means to test an a-10c buddy lase at the moment. But i've not run into the same issue as you.
@@RedKiteRender I didnt mean self lazing, I meant if av8b or a10c lazes for the f18 agm65
Awesome vid as always redkite. Watching these videos gradually eases my proficiency in the hornet when all said and done I wonder if the hornet will overtake the hog for skill required in using these warfare tools effectivley
I think it'l get more complex over the long term, it's already a much more difficult aircraft to fly even with the fcs you're put into more demanding situations :)
I have a question for you. How can I slave the right or the left MFD? I mean how can I change the setup and use one or the other one? I mean having the "diamond" on one screen or the other?
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
Nice video we wish to do one for Harpoon missile
@Redkite - When are you going to join the RAF? :)
I can't control the seeker at all ... Did everything as instructed . It just stays there and when I uncage the missile it holds the point where I uncaged . Same thing on F model maverick too ....
Tried Maverick training mission (and also my own with JTAC), after last update, "MAV" at the top left corner is crossed and the cross doesn't go away after several minutes
Master ARM ON, AG mode, click on "MAV" button (OSB6) am I doing something wrong ?
If the timer is not showing, it's done cooling down. the MAV icon seems to stay crossed out until it's got a lock, i think it's a bug, but not certain on it's behaviour.
Thank you for the answer, yes I think that is bug too, I have try to search on ED forums, but found nothing about it
Can you please make a tutorial on how to trim the Hornet ? After shooting a missile the plane is loosing balance. I really don't know how to tackle this.
Trim changes the resting position of your stick, so it's no longer centred. So, if you find yourself having to hold some left stick to stay level, centre the stick and hold trim left wing down until it stops rolling. With a little practice you can trim and ease yourself off the controls without needing to centre the stick.
@@RedKiteRender Finally success
F18 + A10c = Game Over. Do you even lift bro?
F-16C might want a piece of the action
Great video!
Any idea when Vulkan will be incorporated into the DCS engine?
I don't believe it's on the public roadmap yet, i wouldn't expect Vulkan any time soon.
Hey Red, Do you play mostly in VR or use Track Ir?
Mostly Track IR at the moment, VR's a lot of fun but i tend to use it more for warbird / Il-2 flying than modern jets at the moment.
what keybind can i use for cage/uncage button? My settings are in german i dont know the scientific translation of "cage/uncage button"
I changed my german version to the english version just because of the strange translations.
I recommend you to do the same.
excellent video !
Do you know, if the IR-Simulation has been overhauled by now?
Nope, still waiting.
@@RedKiteRender Okay, Thanks! :) (Awesome Video btw. I've learned a lot!)
What's the specs of your rig @RedKite, great tutorials as ALWAYS! :)
Thanks Davan; ruclips.net/user/RedKiteRenderabout
Make sure that when you’re talking to an AI JTAC that you call “IP INBOUND” and call “LASER ON” or they will not turn the laser on
Well that Does not seem to work in any of DCS F18 missions for MAV, I don’t get the laser... any tips?
I gues this does work with the Lightning 2 TGP now right? so i can lase my own target?
Yes you can use the tgp laser instead of a jtac/external source.
@@RedKiteRender Thanks :)
whats your gamma setting? the game seems to look a bit better on your side.
2.2 and about 10 mins getting the lighting how i wanted it with the weather options.
@@RedKiteRender thank you for the reply. im on 2.2 too but the f18 looks "blue" sometimes. guess its just the lighting :)
i dont like how we dont have any form of LT-flir yet.. i've refused to use the lmav for this specific reason. ED needs to bring in some agm-65L's or something because not everyone wants to go through the hassle of talking to JTAC just to shoot down one specific target.
It'l come when it's ready, they're doing a lot to overhaul systems to upgrading the whole of dcs as part of it. the F/G IR models are on the way some point in the near future. Although in my experience the lmavs have been a lot of fun in multiplayer. The ai Jtac is a little stilted, but invaluable in the right situation.
@@RedKiteRender true, I guess I'll just have to hold on till an update rolls out
Great video
How does electro-optical seeker maverick work?
Master arm, A2G mode, Select on the stores page twice, wait for timer to run out (about 3 mins to cool down), press uncage then press the sensor select switch to select that screen, hold the TDC action button down and then slew with TDC release and it'l lock closest high contrast target. Hold Pickle button to fire, about 6-7nm range. I never got round to making a tutorial on it as they released in a very wonky work in progress state.
@@RedKiteRender thanks bro
so if i get in an f18 (in real life) and want to shoot maverick missles i can?
In theory yes, unless eagle dynamics have been legally required to omit something important, (such as laser mavericks on the A-10c for example)
Does delay 1 / 2 actually work and makes a difference in the sim?
might be useful in firing into forests. usually, the second trees are involved the missiles detonates on a leaf and not the target
I don't believe it makes much difference in dcs, it's quite useful in reality if you want to blow up the inside of a house for example. Personally i try to pick what i think is best, but its mostly roleplay, might change in the future.
As an update the delay 1 and 2 settings now function, so you'l be able to hit targets below trees and inside buildings better :)
RK... Good show old boy....
Great job. thanks for sharing
Cant get mavericks to cool down, doing cold and dark and unloaded.
Currently there's a bug where the mav icon appears crossed out even after cool down, if you see no count down on the seeker page it's done, the cross out should disappear when it's found a laser spot, should work fine just an interface error
@@RedKiteRender seems it was because I switched pages during cooldown and the timmer disapeard when I went back.
Now my issue is i cant get a JTAC to work all the time in mission editor :(
great stuff thx !
Awesome.
what is the laser code?
The person doing the laser designation has to set a code for the frequency the laser transmits at. In order for the LMAV to pick up that specific laser you then configure your sensor to filter that same code. The JTAC / wingman will tell you the laser code they're using, you just plug it in on the stores page as shown in the video.
Great.
arma as reference is a insult to simulations
Perfect as always. BTW what is that line under mav circle ? it is explainted here, but i don't understand: ruclips.net/video/6Xoze0vm6nY/видео.html
Simplfied, Azimuth is the direction in relation to the compass, so it'l point towards the target ignoring your aircraft's roll
Thank you ! I don't understand that word "azimuth" witch Matt Wagner was saying (sometimes it is hard for us non natural english speakers to understand some words)
Dude!!!!!!! I totally love your channel but your voice??????? Sounds like your falling asleep!! It's so boring that the clocks stops. PLease give it some more enthusiasm!! You have such a nice voice, dont ruin it!! But anyways! great video! Love all your content! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Ponta4ever1 really appreciate the honest feedback! It's something i need to work on, often the focus is on researching and getting together what to say and less thought on how to say it.
@@RedKiteRender Totally understand it and you're doing a heck of a good job at the research and what to say part! As I said, totally love your channel, you're easily the best dcs youtuber and I watch all your videos! And thanks for not going mad about my comment... looking at it now makes me think that it was a bit harsh. Keep splashing those bandits dude! See you in the air! ;)
Great tutorial as always sir!
Cheers Akiic!
perfect!