DCS F16 I Need To Learn To Dogfight

Flying through the mountains on Growling Sidewinder and realizing that I have no idea how to dogfight. It might take a few deaths before I get the hang of it.

[@J_JetClips]

Hey Vandie there's a BFM 1v1 arena server called DCS dogfighters thats pretty fun and good for learning. Those guys are pretty hardcore tho and be prepared to take a beating while you learn

[@vandervoort88]

I have fully expected to die a lot while trying to learn dogfighting. Thank you for the server info though.

[@airgunner8371]

You need to get that track Ir set up. Head movement is vital

[@vandervoort88]

I do use it, I just don’t move my head much until later in the video. I like the dead zone near the center of the HUD.

[@LimePartician]

How do you tell the distance to the target on the HUD

[@vandervoort88]

Bottom right of the HUD has F0XX.X

[@RJASE5]

The "F" indicates Fire Control Radar followed by the distance in nautical miles

[@RJASE5]

What's your HOTAS setup? Do you use TrackIR?

[@vandervoort88]

I fly with the T.Flight Hotas X, I really need to upgrade it but I have the buttons as muscle memory now. I also do have a Track IR I just tend to not move my head too much when flying.

[@RJASE5]

@@vandervoort88 Have you ever considered switching to VR? I can’t go back to flying on a 2D screen now. VR is so much more immersive and makes dogfighting so much better. Being able to keep your eyes on the bandit and maneuver in relation is huge.

[@vandervoort88]

@@RJASE5I really don’t think my computer could handle VR, it is something that has intrigued me though.

[@RJASE5]

@@vandervoort88Gotcha. Well if you plan to do any upgrades, I’d keep it in mind. I love having VR.