There is a TON of content there if you want to start covering instrument flying. I believe most of the basics were developed by mail pilots in the 20's and 30's. Jeppesen, for example, started publishing his personal notes around 1934 and these became the approach charts we all know and love today :)
One thing lacking in the DCS video universe is much discussion about non-precision approaches. Everyone thinks of the precision ILS approaches but the vast majority of approaches are non-precision and understanding them would greatly increase the landing opportunities, especially on DCS maps which tend to offer a limited number of ILS approach opportunities. Also, if you understand how to make an approach with a non-directional beacon, that opens up the possibility of low visibility landings anywhere as long as the mission maker puts a radio beacon nearby.
The Russian aircraft in FC3 have a "return to base" autopilot system that combined with the right nav. mode on the hud will lead you in to about the threshold before reverting to manual.
Its been my experience that most of DCS is about just flying way points. It rare to see actual navigation being used. Thanks for this. Looking forward to seeing more on this topic in the future. Keep up the great work.
Hey Iain, I learned how to navigate when I went to night school to get my Skippers Certificate for sailing boats, about 30 years ago. With sailing, there are more parameters to include in order to find your final position, such as tides and currents, not just wind. I find it quite relaxing to navigate by compass and speed with a map. We used to employ "dead reckoning" much of the time for a general fix, and with a map, identifying ground features makes it quite easy to remain on course or to find your position if you think you're lost.
Yes, I agree. My bad. I didn't notice it until I listened to it on UA-cam. Unfortunately I can't fix it without deleting it and reposting. Sorry about that.
There is a TON of content there if you want to start covering instrument flying. I believe most of the basics were developed by mail pilots in the 20's and 30's. Jeppesen, for example, started publishing his personal notes around 1934 and these became the approach charts we all know and love today :)
I will do some research. Thanks!
One thing lacking in the DCS video universe is much discussion about non-precision approaches. Everyone thinks of the precision ILS approaches but the vast majority of approaches are non-precision and understanding them would greatly increase the landing opportunities, especially on DCS maps which tend to offer a limited number of ILS approach opportunities. Also, if you understand how to make an approach with a non-directional beacon, that opens up the possibility of low visibility landings anywhere as long as the mission maker puts a radio beacon nearby.
Hmm... I think I feel some more videos coming on...
The Russian aircraft in FC3 have a "return to base" autopilot system that combined with the right nav. mode on the hud will lead you in to about the threshold before reverting to manual.
Its been my experience that most of DCS is about just flying way points. It rare to see actual navigation being used. Thanks for this. Looking forward to seeing more on this topic in the future. Keep up the great work.
I agree. Sometimes its good to get back to the basics of FLYING. I have a few more ideas that I am working on. Stay tuned.
Hey Iain, I learned how to navigate when I went to night school to get my Skippers Certificate for sailing boats, about 30 years ago. With sailing, there are more parameters to include in order to find your final position, such as tides and currents, not just wind. I find it quite relaxing to navigate by compass and speed with a map. We used to employ "dead reckoning" much of the time for a general fix, and with a map, identifying ground features makes it quite easy to remain on course or to find your position if you think you're lost.
I'd personally like to see a navigation video from you with the C-101.
Little quiet on the dialogue on this one. I had try and listen over the engines
Yes, I agree. My bad. I didn't notice it until I listened to it on UA-cam. Unfortunately I can't fix it without deleting it and reposting. Sorry about that.
Nice! Did you find that in the V2.0 A-4 that the TACAN and ICLS don't work with the carrier? I can receive ground navaids...thanks
10:54 Hi there, i did not understand why ILS 12, I mean where did you get it? Could you explane, please. THX
You'll find the list on the kneeboard.
is there a link for that A-4E being used.
I think that's the latest public release. I changed over to the new beta version a week or so ago, but I think i recorded this before I switched
Mirage can land itself in Dcs
Excellent. Thanks for letting me know.