Been flying the ED Flanker since 1995 and it's a great ride, too bad its RWR is bloody useless. A real b*tch to land now though with AFM...the Eagle with the AFM is easier.
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I've not managed to do it yet, but I've not deliberately tried and frankly I have little enough time in the new Flanker FM or the 21.
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Yeah, I've done it in the 21, but you really need to work at it. My understanding is that IRL, in earlier 21's it was a problem, but they managed to get it pretty sorted out. I think automating the nose cone intake helps a lot there.
That said, given that they have the ability to model such behavior, we're all screwed with the Turkey. From all accounts, if the WO sneezes you loose an engine....
Anyway, question for the more educated folks out there: What's the slit at the base of the rudder (highlighted below) for?
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At least one of the other new planes has it, doesn't it? I can't recall if it's the 86, the 15, or the 21, though... Anyway, the sim supports it.
The Sabre's supposed to have it. Months ago I could induce it, but now I can't for the life of me get it no matter what I do. I've heard that the MiG-15 can also get it. The MiG-21 I can vouch for, the engine can stall/burn out for several reasons. If you get too low airspeed in AFB, if you get too high IAS, etc.
Anyway, question for the more educated folks out there: What's the slit at the base of the rudder (highlighted below) for?
I'm quite an accomplished Tomcat nerd (if that's a thing), but I have no clue. It's certainly there on the left side in front of the vert stab though. Hopefully someone can weigh in while I'm googling. I know a former Tomcat RIO through FB, asking him.
anyone else notice in the second pic, the gun is on the wrong side, obviously a reverse render.
You're just embarrassing yourself now, with how much you're trying.
OK Guy's, Lets cut cobra a little slack for any slips in artistic displays. I'm sure they are working hard to get the DCS Tomcat off the ground as fast as they could make it happen. Regarding the lack of updates, they will post them when their ready. Hey when the smoke clears in the next couple of month's, we are all going to go ape sh*t flying the DCS Tomcat to death. Regarding the slit at the base of the rudder question? It seems like a housing port that supports the actuator controls for the vertical stabilizers.
I was out for few days doing some serious flying in real life. My (IP's), One a retired marine pilot and the other a retired air force pilot and I where doing some serious cross country flying the embrear phenom for their corporate clients. We landed at (MOT) which is not far from minot AFB. My air force IP was stationed there for a few years, we got the chance to see a B-52 & B-1 taking off, and it was quite impressive to say the least.
And speaking of impressive. Here's some more eye candy for the Jolly Roger Fans out there.
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Hello aggressorblue, apparently it is a positive pressure vent for the fuel tanks. Spoke with my RIO FB friend and he confirmed after digging around.
Cool, thanks for the info!
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anyone else notice in the second pic, the gun is on the wrong side, obviously a reverse render.
You're just embarrassing yourself now, with how much you're trying.
OK Guy's, Lets cut cobra a little slack for any slips in artistic displays. I'm sure they are working hard to get the DCS Tomcat off the ground as fast as they could make it happen. Regarding the lack of updates, they will post them when their ready. Hey when the smoke clears in the next couple of month's, we are all going to go ape sh*t flying the DCS Tomcat to death. Regarding the slit at the base of the rudder question? It seems like a housing port that supports the actuator controls for the vertical stabilizers.
I was out for few days doing some serious flying in real life. My (IP's), One a retired marine pilot and the other a retired air force pilot and I where doing some serious cross country flying the embrear phenom for their corporate clients. We landed at (MOT) which is not far from minot AFB. My air force IP was stationed there for a few years, we got the chance to see a B-52 & B-1 taking off, and it was quite impressive to say the least.
Wow, aren't we optimistic , you really believe it will be out in a couple of months, Even LN said "likely this year" and if history is any indication, that means "2nd Quarter next year".
anyone else notice in the second pic, the gun is on the wrong side, obviously a reverse render.
You're just embarrassing yourself now, with how much you're trying.
OK Guy's, Lets cut cobra a little slack for any slips in artistic displays. I'm sure they are working hard to get the DCS Tomcat off the ground as fast as they could make it happen. Regarding the lack of updates, they will post them when their ready. Hey when the smoke clears in the next couple of month's, we are all going to go ape sh*t flying the DCS Tomcat to death. Regarding the slit at the base of the rudder question? It seems like a housing port that supports the actuator controls for the vertical stabilizers.
I was out for few days doing some serious flying in real life. My (IP's), One a retired marine pilot and the other a retired air force pilot and I where doing some serious cross country flying the embrear phenom for their corporate clients. We landed at (MOT) which is not far from minot AFB. My air force IP was stationed there for a few years, we got the chance to see a B-52 & B-1 taking off, and it was quite impressive to say the least.
Wow, aren't we optimistic , you really believe it will be out in a couple of months, Even LN said "likely this year" and if history is any indication, that means "2nd Quarter next year".
When it comes to the DCS Tomcat, their is no doubt about it, that I'm a big time optimist. I see things as the glass half full. On the subject of history and based on ED's history of stagnation, I understand your point. However, regarding the previous release, LN has been consistent, with both community feedback back and module release dates. An example of this, LN put the word out regarding the Mig-21 in late February 2014 and the module was released on September 2014. Considering the time that was covered, I think that it's pretty damn good. LN posted on their Facebook page on March 3, 2015 regarding the release of the DCS-F-14 by the end of 2015. So, Yeah I'm the eternal optimist. I got my rig ready to go and the money, I will drop it like it's hot when they release the DCS Tomcat.
https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/posts/10155324092050341 "At Leatherneck Simulations we strongly believe in raising the bar. We have never been comfortable with adhering to the status quo. Currently we hope to complete development and enter BETA testing on the first version of the F-14 by the end of 2015. Subject to significant change".
Heat2151 USN Retired salute "Mr, We could use a man like, Ronald Reagan again, those where the days"
My World is simple, I answer to the CINC House: My Wife, my Kids, my troops: 2 German Shepherds. I just love Flying Flight Sim's, and driving my 2017 Challenger SRT .
My Dark Blue Beast. Cooler Master HAF X Blue-Liquid Cooled Windows 10 64 Bit Intel i7 6950X 10c@4.0 Ghz Asus Rampage V X99 Asus GTX 980 GDDR5 4Gb Corsair 64 Gb DDR4 (8x8Gb) Corsair AX 1500 Watt P/S 2 SSD's (1 Tb) 2 WD Velociraptor's(1 Tb) 2 Spin point F4(2 Tb) 2 WD Green(6 Tb) Track iR Pro, X-55 HOTAS & Pro rudder pedals.
anyone else notice in the second pic, the gun is on the wrong side, obviously a reverse render.
You're just embarrassing yourself now, with how much you're trying.
OK Guy's, Lets cut cobra a little slack for any slips in artistic displays. I'm sure they are working hard to get the DCS Tomcat off the ground as fast as they could make it happen. Regarding the lack of updates, they will post them when their ready. Hey when the smoke clears in the next couple of month's, we are all going to go ape sh*t flying the DCS Tomcat to death. Regarding the slit at the base of the rudder question? It seems like a housing port that supports the actuator controls for the vertical stabilizers.
I was out for few days doing some serious flying in real life. My (IP's), One a retired marine pilot and the other a retired air force pilot and I where doing some serious cross country flying the embrear phenom for their corporate clients. We landed at (MOT) which is not far from minot AFB. My air force IP was stationed there for a few years, we got the chance to see a B-52 & B-1 taking off, and it was quite impressive to say the least.
Wow, aren't we optimistic , you really believe it will be out in a couple of months, Even LN said "likely this year" and if history is any indication, that means "2nd Quarter next year".
When it comes to the DCS Tomcat, their is no doubt about it, that I'm a big time optimist. I see things as the glass half full. On the subject of history and based on ED's history of stagnation, I understand your point. However, regarding the previous release, LN has been consistent, with both community feedback back and module release dates. An example of this, LN put the word out regarding the Mig-21 in late February 2014 and the module was released on September 2014. Considering the time that was covered, I think that it's pretty damn good. LN posted on their Facebook page on March 3, 2015 regarding the release of the DCS-F-14 by the end of 2015. So, Yeah I'm the eternal optimist. I got my rig ready to go and the money, I will drop it like it's hot when they release the DCS Tomcat.
https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/posts/10155324092050341 "At Leatherneck Simulations we strongly believe in raising the bar. We have never been comfortable with adhering to the status quo. Currently we hope to complete development and enter BETA testing on the first version of the F-14 by the end of 2015. Subject to significant change".
Heat2151 USN Retired salute "Mr, We could use a man like, Ronald Reagan again, those where the days"
You do realize that when they said in Feb 2014 was to announce a delay from the previous GUARANTEED release date of March 30th right?
Also, you said "in the next couple of months". I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you meant, approx 4 (though a couple usually means 2-3). We are in May now. Do you think that the F-14 will be released on or before Aug.
You do realize that when they said in Feb 2014 was to announce a delay from the previous GUARANTEED release date of March 30th right?
Also, you said "in the next couple of months". I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you meant, approx 4 (though a couple usually means 2-3). We are in May now. Do you think that the F-14 will be released on or before Aug.
I'm sure they are working hard to get the DCS Tomcat off the ground as fast as they could make it happen. Regarding the lack of updates, they will post them when their ready. Hey when the smoke clears in the next couple of month's, we are all going to go ape sh*t flying the DCS Tomcat to death. 
On the subject of history and based on ED's history of stagnation, I understand your point. However, regarding the previous release, LN has been consistent, with both community feedback back and module release dates. An example of this, LN put the word out regarding the Mig-21 in late February 2014 and the module was released on September 2014. Considering the time that was covered, I think that it's pretty damn good. LN posted on their Facebook page on March 3, 2015 regarding the release of the DCS-F-14 by the end of 2015. So, Yeah I'm the eternal optimist. I got my rig ready to go and the money, I will drop it like it's hot when they release the DCS Tomcat.