DCS USS Forrestal First Impressions and A-4E Instrument Approach Practice
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- The Heatblur USS Forrestal module is here. It's free. It's also impressive. In addition to carrying F-14's in the 1970's and 80's, the Forrestal saw a lot of the A-4 earlier in her life in the 60's and into the 70's.
So today we'll take her out and do an instrument approach practice to see if we can get aboard her with the scooter.
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Lol, "that landing might not have been a thing of beauty but I still maintain the USS Forrestal is". Give yourself some credit. Even the pros don't get the third wire every time :) Loved the opening cinematics and overview. Carrier ops bring a whole 'nother aspect and challenge to DCS. Great intro.
Thanks. Won't tell you how many "takes" it took to get the one good landing. All good, though because operating from the Forrestal really takes the immersion to another level.
I was impressed with A-4 AI on the Forrestal. They taxied to the cat, waggled their control surfaces etc, never noticed that on the super carrier. Now we need good AI carrier pals like the A-3 Skywarrior.
Agreed. It's come a long way. The last time I tried this (months ago) the AI could not even take-off without crashing. Now, they actually do a Case 1 approach and land too!
I think Heat Blur must have the best texture artists because it is beautiful.
I am an old forestall A4 pilot with over 100 Traps on the mighty Forrest Fire, (its nick name at the time.) Many Of those traps at night. Your trap was nice, A bit of a high start, fast Middle, but good corrections. Seldom would they allow a straight in approach from that far out. Normally you would do a penitration decent to level off 12 miles out the start the approach at 6 miles to intercept the glide slope, then call scooter ball at no less than a quarter mile out. Great fun it was.
I am not worthy, sir! I was not hoping to recreate reality. Merely to get aboard any way I could. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to say hello.
I'm curious, what do you think of the a-4 in dcs from what you've seen? As I understand it's very accurate considering the dev team is doing this for nothing more than appreciation.
@@heyviper1238 They are doing a wonderful job. While watching some of the vids my wife notice that I was leaning one way or another as if it were real.
@@warrenharms6901 good to hear! It's likely my favorite mod in the game and one of my favorite aircraft ever. I'll drop you a follow just in case you pick up the Skyhawk and want to make us all look like amateurs :).
I think that landing was beautiful, if a little gritty, just like the Forrestal.
Carrier landings are somewhat like iron bombing; if you can arrive at the right place with the right speed and altitude, the rest falls mostly into place.
There is also the amazing VNAO T-45 mod, for people who prefer a bit more technological assistance for their first carrier landing attempt.
I gave tried the T45. Had not made any videos yet because I had not solved the problem of making reliable track files. But I think I have that sorted now, so there may be some coming...
@Ian Christie Great video. Re making reliable track files: are there any tricks you could share? My track files are sometimes very different compared to the original flights.
Well, it turns out that multiplayer track files saved on a server don't seem to have the same problem. So the workaround I am using is to run a server on one computer and start the mission as an observer and fly the mission from another machine and record the live cockpit video. The external track file on the server will match the cockpit video that I record.
It's a lot of work to get a useable track file. But at least it's possible.
Many thanks. Will try that, although I have only one PC :-)
I heard that Liberation campaigns (or any complex missions with many units) would run smoother if they are run on a "server" and you join from the same PC compared to running the mission directly from DCS. Maybe DCS can make better use of multicores / multithreads? Which might help to avoid corrupt track files?
Not sure. Haven't tried just running a mission on a server and checking the track file. That might work as well. Something to try...
Best carrier in DCS,Hopefully they’ll add deck crew sooner rather than later.
Thank you for making this video for us.
It's my pleasure
Love an A4. New carrier makes the 1960s aircraft much more immersive.
Totally Agree!
Hey Iain, I watched some of your A-4 videos and even went over to watch the Bonz bombing tutorial which was great so thanks for that. Keep it up please, oh yes, I too would really love to see the F-8 in DCS. My favourite looking jet.
Cool. Thanks for this video. I didn't know I had access to it even though I don't have the F-14.
Glad it was helpful. Hope you enjoy it.
Nice landing!
This was a beauty ! I usually go too fast
Thank you! Cheers!
Yeah!!! Another chance to flight out A4!!
Hi Iain, this was so well presented and explained and excellent topic, and well flown. I like that you chose a realistic scenario using the new carrier, and described the real life usage, and incorporated the lesser flown but very worthy free high fidelity A4 mod. Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more content.
Thanks so much, Gareth. Welcome aboard. Hopefully you'll find some stuff in the back catalog that you enjoy as well.
Now about those Tomcats on the deck... :P
Looking forward to the F-8's for sure!
I have seen photos with both F14s and A4s on the Forrestal. Must have been a Marine A4 sqn in the early 70s.
@@Sidekick65 Oh I am sure :) I was just thinking maybe you might be thinking of some videos with the mighty Tomcat :D
Ahh... well, that would mean I would have to buy it... maybe time to consider it.
For those interested, here's a link to some really good info on the Forrestal's service and some great photos. I found the links for the embarked air wings particularly useful, outlining which squadrons were deployed for each cruise, and which aircraft they were flying at the time, at least for some of them.
Lovely! Fly Navy! I love the Skyhawk and will be practicing landing on the Forrestal. I can land an F/A 18 on a Supercarrier so here’s hoping.
Good luck! Let us know how you make out.
@@Sidekick65 I will Iain. Thanks so much for your YT videos. You introduced me to the A4E and I am working my way through your back catalogue on it. It’s so helpful. I’ll tackle the Mirage F1 in time but for now I am engrossed in the A4E.
Nicely narrated video sir. You should do audio books with a voice like yours.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
youtube algorithm at it again! I missed a whole month of your content, damn it!
Well glad that you are back on board. Hope you enjoy getting caught up
Next time for safer landings (when you miss the hook) you should have full throttle when hitting the deck. Is a thing pilots use irl so when the cable snaps they can continue flying
I learned alot, outstanding job, what's your recommendation for computer specs if you dont mind sharing. I like your approach to the game. Thank you in Advance.
Hey I just found your channel, and you don’t know me, but can you narrate my life? You have a voice for narration lol…
Heh! Thanks for that. BTW - if you want to hear more, you can check out my Podcast - Terranauts - it's about people who (like me) work in space - without ever actually getting off the planet :-) - play.acast.com/s/aac3c300-50b3-5cde-bcc1-5b08c22c6cbd
@@Sidekick65 absolutely!
WOOHOO CARRIER LANDING TIPS BECAUSE I SUCK AT THEM
Not my greatest strength either. Using the instruments to line up is interesting because it gives you more time to sort your sh**t out than the standard Case 1 approach. At least for me.
That’s a great addition, is it possible for DCS to add the Midway (CV-41) and /or Enterprise (CVN-65)?
Can you do an approach with APC? I have a heck of a time with it, shaking.
Wouldnt had been easier without the speed brakes deployed the whole time? Just a question.
Probably
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Do the case 1 and 3 comms work with the Forrestal like they do on the Supercarriers?
I honestly don't know. I have not spent a lot of time with Supercarrier.
Question; My Forrestal doesn't have a deck crew, how did you get yours to be on this carrier?
I put them there as individual "statics"
@@Sidekick65 ah! Clever thinking! Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks! 👍
What game is this
DCS - Digital Combat Simulator
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You would have been waved off for being high all the way. Landing would be graded as high all the way ease gun to land, high come down to land underlined, taxi one wire. This would be a extensive debrief by LSO. However, not bad for a nugget with literally no experience . Definitely living life on the margins😬🏴☠️
Whys the HUD so shitty. Even the su25t has better HUD.