Hi Folks!
With the new Ka-50 cockpit, I thought it was time to give the Black Shark guide a little coat of fresh paint. We will start with the cockpit. I've expanded a few descriptions and intend to add a bit more meat to the bone.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-07-16 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings, everyone!
The P-47D Thunderbolt guide is here. It's a guilty pleasure of mine and I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It's a fantastic, rugged airplane that just screams American Muscle.
Hi Folks!
Before the guide goes live on July 7, I thought I'd share the bit I always keep for last, which is the introduction. I share some personal feelings about the plane itself and what I've learned about the plane while writing about it. At some point, you can't help but become attached to this rugged plane.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft. &...
2020-07-05 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
The P-47's radio and navigation systems will sound very familiar if you have already flown the Mustang. Additionally, I wanted to include a few slides on how the P-47 was employed since it's an aircraft that has many strengths and weaknesses.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-07-04 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
Now is the time for action! Let's talk dakka, bombs and machineguns.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-07-03 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
Flying the Thunderbolt isn't as easy as meets the eye. While it had a superb acceleration in a dive due to its heavy nose and powerful engine, the P-47 was with the P-38 one of the first aircraft to experience the deadly compressibility effects. Eagle Dynamics has brought back to life a temperamental, dangerous and very interesting aircraft through its intricate flight model. Let us explore these quirks together.
2020-07-02 10:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Brace yourselves, the P-47D Thunderbolt guide will go live on July 7! With 160+ pages of World War II aviation goodies done so far, I hope you guys will like it!
Hi Folks!
The P-47's engine is equipped with a turbosupercharger, which is often misunderstood or explained in a confusing manner. I spent a good amount of time researching the what and the why and I hope to provide accurate yet accessible explanations on how to get the most ouf of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf...
2020-06-30 10:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
Takeoff and landing in the Jug is slightly different than with other planes of the era. The landing gear is wide and stable, which makes taxiing and taking off easier than with the narrow landing gear configurations of the Spitfire and Bf109. Landing, on the other hand, requires some careful throttle management. After all, you are landing an eight-ton (when fully loaded) plane. Cut the throttle too quickly and you will rapidly sink to the ground. Too much power and...
2020-06-28 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
Time to fire up the Jug.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-06-24 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
To the Hornet fans, please accept my most sincere apologies... but the P-47 Thunderbolt just has a special place in my heart that no fighter jet will ever be able to fill. The F/A-18C update is ongoing but it will have to wait for a bit.
Not only was the Thunderbolt one of the most iconic aircraft of WWII, but Eagle Dynamics' recreation of the plane literally brings it back from the dead. When 2020-06-17 10:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks!
The Tomcat and Mirage guides were due for a much needed update, so there it is!
Tomcat Updates:
Hi Folks!
With RAZBAM having updated the Mirage significantly in the last few months, I thought I'd bring the Mirage guide up to speed.
The many modifications include a radar section rework, DO Memory function, Magic search patterns, and a CCRP logic rework for MK-82 and GBU-12 as well.
The updated guide will go live on June 12, stay tuned!
Feel free t...
2020-06-10 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
With the Supercarrier bringing naval operations to a whole new level, I thought of adding a few details on the carrier takeoff procedure. In the Cockpit & Equipment section, I have also added a few descriptions for the carrier crew by shirt color. The updated guide will go live on June 12, stay tuned!
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft. ...
2020-06-09 16:04:53 +0000 UTC View PostHi Folks!
Ever wondered what that NAVGRID mumbo jumbo is all about? Don't worry, it's not that complicated! Before the era of GPS and fancy toys, carrier groups needed to find a way to play Battleship but on a much bigger and costlier scale. The NAVGRID system is a circular grid that is defined by a reference point YY (think of it as a modern Bullseye, which is a fictional reference point), a Threat Axis (bisector of the grid), a coverage angle and a number of sectors. This way, you can...
2020-06-06 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi Folks!
The first iteration of the Viper guide may be released, but the work doesn't stop there. This week, I'm giving the Tomcat some much needed love. I have reworked some of the radar sections and air-to-air armament sections to include symbology cues on the VDI. I have also expanded the TID HAFU symbology description. This document shows some improvements I have done on the Track While Scan section. A NAVGRID section will soon follow.
2020-06-01 19:25:47 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone!
Just thought I'd let you guys know on what are the next steps forward. The next months will likely be spent on five things (in no particular order):
Results are out! I combined the results from the Patreon poll with the Hoggit SurveyMonkey poll in order to have a more representative picture.
Comms and Hornet update appear to be clear favorites. I also received a surprisingly high number of requests for a Falcon BMS Dynamic Campaign guide via private messages.
2020-05-17 14:37:05 +0000 UTC
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Now that the first iteration of the F-16 guide has been released... I was curious to see what you guys were thinking regarding the next project. There are lots of subjects available, so I was curious to see what you would wish to see prioritized.
2020-05-13 14:55:49 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings, everyone!
After more than four months, the first iteration of the F-16 guide is here. Enjoy!
Many thanks to nookiemrsmith, Schurem, Ospreyluvr, Max Waldorf, and DrSquirrelBoy12 for their invaluable help with proof reading.
So there it is, click here to see more!
Hi folks!
The FLCS (Flight Control System), also dubbed "Flickiss", is one of the most important systems in the F-16. Let's clarify how this system works and what it will and will not let you do.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-05-08 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Time to dig in the F-16's engine and fuel systems. Enjoy!
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-05-06 10:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe first iteration of the F-16C guide is nearing completion and will be released next Monday on May 11, 2020. It's about 475 pages long and is probably the longest project I've undertaken yet for a DCS guide.
I'm spending some extra time on polishing, proofreading and creating proper bookmarks (this needs to be done by hand).
2020-05-04 17:18:52 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Here is a draft for the F-16 radio section. It includes COM1, COM2 and the UHF Backup radio as well in case you need something that runs on battery power alone.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-05-04 17:10:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks!
While navigation systems are not fully implemented by Eagle Dynamics yet, I think I've been able to flesh out how most of the missing systems should work (i.e. Markpoints, CRUS page, etc.). There may be some implementation deviations once ED starts giving the Viper the attention it deserves.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft. &nb...
2020-04-30 09:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Datalink and IFF are always tricky to write about since we don't necessarily always know what is modelled and what isn't. Some may think that this is too much information, others may think that this isn't deep enough... let's hope I found an adequate middle ground.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-04-26 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Feels like I've kept you waiting long enough... here is the countermeasures section. Enjoy!
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-04-22 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostHi folks!
Here is the last part of the Weapons section. This document covers both air-to-ground and air-to-air weaponry.
As new weapons will become available, I will update this section. HARMs and Mavericks should be pretty interesting once they are implemented.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
The next step will be to comp...
2020-04-17 04:53:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi folks!
Here is the first part of the long-awaited Weapons section. This document covers air-to-air weaponry. I am hard at work on the Air-to-Ground section as well.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
2020-04-12 20:21:49 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone!
Today is a special day. More than 100 of you have joined me in this Patreon journey! This is something that I could never have predicted, and while I am not a man to make grand, epic speeches, I feel compelled to take a few moments to thank you all for your patronage.
With the uncertain times and hardships we are all going through, I hope all of you manage to stay safe and ke...
2020-04-04 16:16:23 +0000 UTC View Post