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General Forums (Public) => DCS World General Discussion (Public) => Topic started by: AG-51_MD44 on May 29, 2017, 11:39:06 AM
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From Wags:https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3152953&postcount=1 (https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3152953&postcount=1)
DCS: F/A-18C HORNET AT E3 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland, May 29th, 2017 - DCS: F/A-18C Hornet to be unveiled at E3 2017!
Eagle Dynamics SA and Belsimtek are excited to announce that DCS: F/A-18C Hornet will have its debut showing at E3 2017 at the Thrustmaster
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So, do I need to start prepping CINC Razor for a new HOTAS rig based on the stick and throttle that is in the Hornet?? :icon_biggrin:
This is all very, very encouraging news! Especially since it will be debuted in a booth at the E3 convention and not in some hanger at an airshow!! :cool:
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Here's the first video I found of carrier traps! https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/6hc0mc/first_f18_carrierops_footage/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/6hc0mc/first_f18_carrierops_footage/)
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OMG!! I just wet myself....AGAIN!! :thumbsup:
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Did you see the arrestor cable retract after the trap??? ooohh Baby this will be a nice ride!!!
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Oh Yeah!! :thumbsup:
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(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21248187_10159322482750341_4858026942506837214_o.jpg?oh=e906ca92cd50a011e7110211aa76ba9e&oe=5A284701)
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21272917_10159322482755341_5116150298588104071_o.jpg?oh=a576c4dc45113abc675e3b28e5fa2d84&oe=5A21591E)
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:jerk:
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:thumbsup:
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Just give me the Keys already!!!!!
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Maybe they have learned their lesson about sound?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TdFAFvB_rc
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https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/videos/10159610254200341/
"DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - Ground Attack - Cinematic Gameplay
This video is based on work in progress builds of the Hornet and the updated Caucasus map. Everything is from in-game (yes, sounds too)."
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It never ceases to amaze me how some folks on the ED forums are impossible to be satisfied!! They are already complaining about the clouds for F&%K sake!! :angry: I wish I could wave a magic wand and replace all of their video cards with a GForce 580. That would solve all of their problems!1 :Rofl
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People suck. If you gave everyone a bar of gold, some would complain about how heavy it is.
ED forums are bad, but not horrible, reddit/hoggit is quite bad at times, and SimHQ is just fucking poison.
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That's why these forums are best...everyone is an a-hole but your my kinda a-holes! :angel2:
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https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3283891&postcount=12
One of the planned air-to-air weapons for the Early Access will be the AIM-7 Sparrow. In addition to the M version, we also plan the F and H versions. While still very much work-in-progress, the AIM-7 SMS page is taking shape and some of the basic HUD symbology. Still Sparrow work to do on radar integration, along with FLOOD and HOJ modes.
Work on the caution and advisory system continues with good progress; this has been a very complex and time-intensive undertaking. Other areas being worked on are the bombing HUD modes, A/A radar, INS waypoint system, RWR, and countermeasures.
(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=171603&d=1509818275)
(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=171604&d=1509818275)
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This will be worth living for..
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Ahmen to that!
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https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3285514&postcount=13
There have been a lot of questions regarding what sensors and weapons will be available at the launch of the early access DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. This decision is based on balancing a great, first experience, while getting quickly into the hands of those prefer early access adoption. We realize that early access is not for everyone, but for many, it is. If you prefer a completed product, we ask that you wait for the final release. Take that time to monitor previews and early access reports to make an informed purchase.
We believe that starting with the more
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OH FOR NUKE'S SAKE... JUST TAKE MY BOTTLECAPS!
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https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3293082&postcount=17
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(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=172213&d=1510768811)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iIj0IrjoTE
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https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3312683&postcount=1
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet FAQ
Updated on 4 December 2017
Q: When will the Hornet be released?
A: We will announce the Hornet
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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159781970930341&id=441639040340
A better video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQdchpe9NVA
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:jerk: C'mon funny feelin' !!!
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Got a preflight, startup, taxi and takeoff vid this morning!
https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/videos/10159821009610341/?notif_id=1513692851489832¬if_t=notify_me_page
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Not impressed with start up.
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What were you hoping for Sabot?
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I am getting that old funny feeling again!! :jerk:
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Just makes me wet all over!!!! Cockpit sounds are incredible!!
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From their latest live stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmRGut0lXmE&index=21&list=WL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TunKsYOrNoE
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https://youtu.be/UmNq0De4tyM
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Very nice!! There are 2 things that stuck out though, which I would hope they can/will address. The first is, no conductors between the power transmission towers, and the second is, a lack of terrain relief between the water and the shore of the river. It could use some kind of elevation difference between the two. Otherwise, the Autumn colors are very beautiful! :thumbsup:
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Wow, a lot sooner than I expected!
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/hornet/
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The Year is getting off to a great start!!! Just swept out the Hanger so this baby can be placed front and center!!!
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Well they figured a way to get money from me in January after all :Rofl
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Probably going to be my last module purchase for a while. I have a hard time keeping up with ya
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I am really looking forward to the A-4 coming out. I have so limited time that I cannot keep up with all of the modules that I have. I too am going to have to limit myself on these modules. For me DCS is really about the rotorhead stuff. I do want the F-18 and will do the A-4 but I believe those will the last ones for quite a while.
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As much as I want this, it's a pass for now. My love for the Tomcat outpaces the death I would receive for asking forgiveness from 2 module purchases! Maybe next year if it goes down in a sale or I win a lotto that I don't even play...
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Do they take bottle caps?
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That is a REALLY good looking trailer for the F-18. Will definitely be a purchase on my end.
@Beagle, maybe only Nuka Cola ones.
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I am looking forward to getting back on the boat. Carrier Quals was always fun.
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Some HUD, UFC and IFEI info :
https://youtu.be/0PwG_SC5TNU
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OH Man Oh Man!! C'mon funny feelin' :jerk:
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It's going to be something that's for sure...
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ADF and TACAN vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4JOEyshsZA
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:icon_biggrin:
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Not too unlike the Harrier :thumbsup:
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They all serve a purpose :cool:
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https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3404541&postcount=34
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VFR Airfield Landing:
https://youtu.be/uXVHwMANFFg
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That's right, it Rocks!!!
https://youtu.be/UOMavnizyf4 (https://youtu.be/UOMavnizyf4)
and another just to get the juices flowing!!!
https://youtu.be/9WxdT_09_9s
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Can't wait to see Wags plug into the basket! :thumbsup:
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Can't wait until I plug it into the basket!!!! LOL :grin:
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Just packed up and shipped the Sager Laptop for my next trip (< 90 days out). I'll be gone 4 months. Probably going to be frustrating like last time but I think I'm going to invest in one of these to see if this helps. Gonna suck if I can't download that and updates while I'm there.
https://www.amazon.com/Alfa-WiFi-Camp-Pro-AOA-2409-TF-Antenna/dp/B01LZMZZT9/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7GF9MQSCQ9FKRJHN4638
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JEEEEEZE us mouse Thud! It seems like you're gone more now than back when you were in the Air Force!! :sad5:
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I know! And it seems I am busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest whenever I'm home. :confused2:
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If you've got about an hour and a half to kill, here is Wags' latest live stream in the F/A-18 flying around on the "Persian Gulf" map :thumbsup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HQB9F6Jeqk
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The Map looks nice with lots of options...... but the F-18 even looks nicer with all it's options...LOL...
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Nice....and pretty damn accurate!!
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2nd live stream happened today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWKT3Awxnvo
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Is it just me or does the lighting really suck that bad? Either you are in direct sunlight in the cockpit or it is nighttime dark in the middle of a bright sunny day?
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Is it just me or does the lighting really suck that bad? Either you are in direct sunlight in the cockpit or it is nighttime dark in the middle of a bright sunny day?
Sounds like you need to adjust your Gamma..
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Can't say that I noticed that Glider. It could be a function of YouTube graphics??
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I was looking at the live stream video of the Persian Gulf map. Maybe it was just the video?
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Were there time stamps you could give that show the difference? Also, what quality setting are you running through YouTube? That can make a difference as well.
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Today's mini-update: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3449454&postcount=48
We are very much in a sprint now to create a Hornet press preview, which will then fold into the Early Access release version.
As is probably a familiar mantra by now, much of the work is focused on the air-to-to air radar with implementation of STT, accurate gimbal limits in reference to the antenna frame, and SRPS scan being done
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I find it a little bit unsettling their lack of information on the CVN that is supposed to be coming out. I have a suspicion that the early access Hornet will NOT be coming with an upgraded carrier and if that is the case, I will be less than pleased. If they just fixed the Nimitz so that it has catapults, IFOLS and a TACAN I would be ecstatic, but I am concerned by the lack of comment on it.
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In a couple videos they have showed CAT Launches and traps that have looked pretty nice, however nothing like we once seen with rolling elevators, cable retractions... etc... But your right without an upgraded ship we may be very much that... Disappointed. However it may give us ample opportunity to get the basics down until they come up with something!!!
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Yeah, but I want to hit the spud locker RIGHT AWAY!! :Rofl
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you n me both brother...!!!!
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Yeah, but I want to hit the spud locker RIGHT AWAY!! :Rofl
I do that anyway with the harrier...
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https://youtu.be/x81yncbWfL4
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Did I hear Later this Month... :grin:
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Yup, general consensus from what I've seen on forums and social media is the 30th or 31st. Who knows, maybe tomorrow! In the mean time, I don't think I've seen this posted so maybe it's "new" to some:
https://publicintelligence.net/u-s-navy-f-18-natops-flight-manuals/
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Great find MD! Thanks for posting :thumbsup:
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Remember back in the day when we actually posted a board and did carrier quals? Would we be interested in doing that again? I nominate Sabot for training Officer :grin: He did after all do that IRL for the Army and also has a whole lot of time in the VRS F-18 in FSX.... just saying!
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I agree. Sabot would be awesome at this! :thumbsup:
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Some of the answers to things we were questioning last night.....
https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=197186
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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https://youtu.be/TuigBLhtAH8
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OH Man Oh Man! C'mon funny feeling!! :jerk:
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I agree. Sabot would be awesome at this! :thumbsup:
Huh??? what did I get volunteered for?
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I agree with Sabot about Sabot...see, glad I could help. :tongue3:
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I agree. Sabot would be awesome at this! :thumbsup:
Huh??? what did I get volunteered for?
Check with your brother Glider. I have to agree with him!
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I just love to listen to this guy! He is responsible for my being able to hook up with the Harrier and I have no doubt that if y'all pay attention to his narative in this video, you will find that tanking with the Hornet will be a piece of cake! :thumbsup:
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3482054&postcount=1
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:thumbsup:
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Froogle got an early access and made an initial video. Sure has his juices flowing and a pretty decent video. Got me excited!
https://youtu.be/8XRI6a84mYM
:toothy3:
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love the F-18 shadow on the C-130 in the AAR video.. :thumbsup:
Can't wait. :Popcorn:
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Froogle got an early access and made an initial video.
He sounded like a little kid for a bit...awesome.
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These guys crack me up.
https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=eACELg7erHM
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This is a little repetitive, but well worth the time spent watching. The most wonderful thing that I noticed, aside from the IFOLS, is that there were NO SCRATCHES at all to be seen on the canopy!! :headbang:
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Some Case 1 info, funny too!
https://youtu.be/lm-M3VUy-_I
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That was awesome! Thanks for posting this MD. :thumbsup:
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Down and dirty starup:
https://youtu.be/hU4cu1v8k6U
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So, once we are hooked up on the cat via the "U" key, we just bring up the throttle all the way and it fires the cat??
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Looks that way!
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:Rofl
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And it's here!
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You're KILLING ME!!! :BangHead:
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I feel much better now! :tongue3:
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Downloading :Popcorn:
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Happy dance!! :blob3:
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My download of everything was less than 5 minutes
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I will be on Flying this evening...will have TS up when I am on if anyone is around.
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Ok, I cheated (auto start). :thebirdman:
She's a beauty!!!!
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The 153 page manual is very nicely done. :thumbsup:
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I usually hate to come home from the lake but you guys are making me wish I was home now. KNOCK IT OFF!!!!
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Screw this 114 degree Texas heat. Packing my s^(*% and heading home tomorrow so I can get in my Hornet and fly in the cool clouds..... (I wish)..
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Hey Dog, I've been here in Dallas for the last two nights. Yeah, this heat is pretty damn stupid.
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10-4 on the stupid. I am about 100 miles west of Waco in Goldthwaite and it is just plain hot... At least it does cool down a little at night, but wouldn't be surprised if that ends soon.. Suppose to get up too 115 this next week!!
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New info for future stuff going on with the Hornet: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3539126&postcount=62
In addition to the nice update this week, the team is working furiously on many other items to get the Hornet foundation solid by the end of the month. Here are some items already resolved internally that will be pushed soon to an update:
1- Unable to select AG weapons after first selecting AIM-7.
2- Canister munitions (MK-20 and CBU-99) are now much more accurate. Note that you
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5- You can now disconnect from the shuttle. Wooop! Woooop! This means that we can all spawn (granted, only 4 at a time) on the same carrier, unhook from the cat and taxi away for the next guy to come on. This will allow us to all launch from the same boat with minimal hassle. Hopefully they will get the parking spots figured out sometime soon :thumbsup:
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Here is my stock throttle settings for the Hornet and then the slightly modded ones I tried tonight. I kinda like it!
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Thanks MD. I'll put them in today :thumbsup:
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More vapor effects on the way!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160623380315341&id=441639040340
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Sweet... Sounds like eventually we will get the Iconic Cone effect!!!
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Wags: Shutdown
https://youtu.be/6xz1wbOLENM
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We were talking some last night about setup of the weapons. Funny this vid just came out:
https://youtu.be/gHPkI0grkdk
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Awesome!! Thank you MD44. :thumbsup:
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Manual Waypoint tutorial: https://youtu.be/JRvMJdwo9cA
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Several bombing tutorials...LOFT looks interesting! https://youtu.be/JrMDXwaSHzE
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https://youtu.be/1YhhGKOezHM
New stuff coming for the Hornet
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Holy crap, check this out! HOBS (High Off Bore Sight) with the AIM-9X and shooting up to 90 degrees.
https://youtu.be/-qaGmI69zUY
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Mini update https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3629425&postcount=78
Time for a little update![/size]Much our Hornet work has been focused on an overhaul of the Hornet radar. As you might imagine, this has been a huge task, but it will be worth it for the Hornet and other aircraft. As of today, it's near impossible to shake a lock with just ownship maneuvers. Now we just need to have the radar RTS after lock loss and MEM mode times out. We've also started initial tests of the JHMCS in the simulation. The attached image is an image of the HMD at a VERY incomplete state. We are now adding more and more of its symboloy and functions.MK-83 Ballute and CBU-100 have been added internally.Speaking of CBU, the destructive power of anti-armor sub-munitions have been significantly increased, as well as the coverage footprint.The Flashing X on the radar has been when a person skips turning on the radar during a cold start has been fixed.Target lock in MPRF against short range, high-aspect targets has been corrected.AIM-7 HOJ is active development.New interactive training missions for CASE I recovery, AIM-9, and AIM-120 are now being created.Locked target HUD symbology jumping around has been addressed.TCN symboloy on HSI when viewed from a duplicate display has been fixed.Other items in the near-term cue:- HARM- LGBs- FPAS page- Automatic range scale adjustment- A/A Waypoint, BRA, and Bullseye functions- LWTSATFLIR is also a high priority, but we first need to complete a an all new and improved FLIR rendering system
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Case III tutorial by Jabbers is out today: https://youtu.be/Lnfug5CVAvo
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We were talking tonight about the SA page, here are the 2 vids about it discussed:
https://youtu.be/xdr2_SD3nq4 (https://youtu.be/xdr2_SD3nq4)
https://youtu.be/UySC_xxpHQU (https://youtu.be/UySC_xxpHQU)
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See attached forum area...
http://airgroup51.net/forum/index.php?board=19.0