Even know I use Trackir5 since my pc can't support a vr I found this video really entertaining, the radio communicating made it sound so real like your actually on a mission in real life :)
6:35 that Tempest was me!! XD, I’m Razor, from 332FG, my rudder decided to only move to one side, so I couldn’t really turn to the other side. I ended up leaving the flight. Such a shame! Nice flying by all of you!
Hey there - Thanks for watching! It does not look as clear in the VR headset, but the VR adds a level of immersion that you can't replicate on a flat screen.. In my opinion the quality is still outstanding but the technology still has a ways to go before we can get the level of resolution/clarity that you can see on a 4K monitor
@@NeatoSims thanks for replying. Interesting to know. I was given an old Oculus Rift CV1 recently and tried it on IL2. The immersion is absolutely amazing. But the resolution is pretty poor and makes spotting and identifying pretty impossible without adding tags. Wondering if upgrading vr is worth it at this stage or to get a bigger monitor. I'm on just a laptop with no track ir so not the best set up currently. Also I can only do about 45mins before feeling a bit rough from the VR. Do you know if that improves with better resolution and more modern headsetd, or has no effect? Sorry you might not be the best person to ask that but while I'm here... 😂
@@Lakedistrictrider no worries! If you're using an older headset then chances are if you got yourself an upgraded VR headset that the resolution would be upped as well; the issue is for most VR situations is that it requires a pretty powerful PC to be able to reach the full potential of a higher quality VR headset... In regards to the roughness after 45 minutes of VR use; this is actually very normal and I can say from experience that it took 20-30 hours of total VR time to finally not get sick/rough anymore; but you do build a tolerance over time! Most folks I know that get into VR experience the exact same thing but it gets better after you put some time in for sure - eventually you should experience absolutely no sickness from even very long VR sessions👍
@@NeatoSims thanks for this. Good to hear that you can get ised to it. I've prob done about 5 hours in vr on IL so far so a will see where I am in a few weeks. Cheers 👍
Thanks T R! Yes I've been trying to really mix up what I'm learning to fly lately - I've learned the P-47 in DCS World and since IL-2 is not as simulated I'd assume I wouldn't have too much trouble with it - My issue is that I've been spoiled with the flight model and lower stall speed of the Spit so much that I'm having a hard time getting any kind of success with the 'energy fighters' haha - I'll hopefully get there eventually!
Just came across this video. Very refreshing approach, especially freeze framing your lesson points which is helpful. I’m still flying solo vs. AI to hopefully get enough skill for multiplayer fights. I still have problems spotting & identifying bandits without the IFF cheat. Looking forward to seeing your other videos. [‘Subscribed’ from Sudbury, ON.]
Hey JC and thanks for checking it out - I'm also from Sudbury, ON! Playing the AI in the solo modes is a really good way to get where you need to in order to fly in a squadron and go up against folks in MP (especially career mode which has you brief, takeoff, navigate, formation fly, dogfight, egress, RTB, land, etc). If you ever want to go up with a Squadron feel free to jump in our Discord channel and come fly with us: discord.gg/eJjU3GsG - There are plenty of new guys as well and we all learn from each other 👍
@@NeatoSims Wow, what a coincidence!! I’ll be sure to keep in touch. I’m an old dinosaur using this and MSFS as a retirement hobby and eventually I’ll pick your brain on getting better. Thanks for the reply.
@@NeatoSims Downloaded the Discord app and accepted your invitation. Thanks. No idea how to use it yet but I’ll figure it out. 🧐 ua-cam.com/video/Zk5Il6KQrd8/v-deo.html
@@jcjammer8972 sounds good bud - myself and anyone else in the Squadron will be more than happy to share some tips/tricks with you and in general we're all very patient with the new guys - we all just love flight and working together in the skies so no pressure either way :)
This is so cool! i just ordered my Oculus quest 2 for VR. And i really would like to get into sim flying like this. It would be awesome if could fligh with you sometime and help me with all the stuff as i am a beginner aswell.
43:18 what a quiet lonely trip down to earth. Continplating the mistakes of the head on engagement with the 109. You can think more about your mistakes in more detail at Stalag Luft I. i really enkoy your videos, sir. Please, keep them up
Yeah. I find the allies tend to be better coordinated. i used to fly axis ALOT and it was typically"go that way" gotta beef up my rig before i can fly again sadly
Is that right? I'd imagine that it depends on which Squadron/group you're involved in - The folks I'm flying with here are in an organized Squadron and so we make a game plan before we take off, etc - so that we're more coordinated in the air. I'd imagine that if you join an MP server without a Squadron that even on the Allied side it might still be a little bit unorganized there as well - not too sure!
@@TheOriginalNCDV it's funny that you say that because I feel like my footage is not very stable and additionally I am a very twitchy person and I'm always moving a leg or something! I'm glad it doesn't come across as too jittery as it does bug me sometimes when I'm recording the first-person tracks back. I'm working on a video now and I'm going to attempt to use some plugins/effects in Premiere Pro to see how that helps the stability of the first-person footage; I'll comment back here when I've rendered it all out and let you know how it goes 👍
Very good flying men would love to be able to fly like that .have nearly all the il2 sims and dlcs including flying circus and tank crew but I'm still weary of going full multiplayer
Hey thanks, John - I was very lucky to be able to fly with a lot of very knowledgeable pilots for my first year and was able to step into Multiplayer relatively quickly - I also spent quite a bit of time practicing in the Career Modes in IL-2 which really helped lay the foundation for stuff like takeoff, landing, formation flying, dogfighting, etc
@@johnwalsh1879 absolutely! Feel free to pop into our 41 Sqn Discord: discord.gg/JwTNUBPS - Good mix of veterans and new guys working their way up to Squadron flights in MP servers
Hey man, thanks! Not sure which software you're referring to but sim itself is IL-2 Sturmovik, recording software was the Nvidia Shadowplay (but I've since switched to OBS and am very happy!) and the radio software is SRS which is only integrated currently with DCS and IL-2 (as far as I know..).
Thanks for watching! There actually was an issue with the head-tracking on this one; however it seems to be the nature of capturing VR footage on a flat screen that it amplifies the very fine movements of my head - I'm looking into something I could do with post-processing to mitigate this for future videos!
Hey Josh - Oh ya I've definitely adjusted the audio settings in SRS. There is a main "Speaker boost" setting on the main SRS panel (I've got mine up to +20db) and there are also individual volume sliders for every channel when you toggle the radio overlay. I've also got my game volume in the IL-2 audio settings down to about 60% You can also get extra fancy and pan specific channels to the Left or Right speaker which can actually be quite helpful (I've got my squadron net set to full volume and panned just left of center and then I've set the command net to about 25% volume and panned all the way to the right). If you need any additional help with any of that let me know :)
@@NeatoSims Thanks! I'll try the speaker boost panel (in decibels) - I had assumed that was only for my outgoing voice, but sounds like it helps incoming too
Excellent visuals as usual. However, as with all simulators you do not have the actual sound, feel, smells or the G's. It is an incredibly dynamic environment. There is NO auto pilot and no endless supply of ammunition and fuel. Most people in a real situation would either black out or get terribly airsick. Pilots too. anyway...great for games but NEVER creates the actual dogfight experience.
Hey there! While IL-2: Sturmovik does model the flight characteristics (there is no auto-pilot mode in the Combat Box server), a finite supply of fuel and ammo and also simulates G-force (if you pull too much and/or for too long you 100% black out), I completely understand what you're saying. In the comfort of my own home I can't truly experiencing the effects of G-force and general speed which would no doubt have a tremendous impact on my ability to dogfight. It still feels really intense however to the point where sometimes I realize that I've been 'death gripping' the stick for several minutes during a fight, feeling anxious and dry-mouthed (especially in VR); I could only imagine what this would be like IRL
In VR, you'd be surprised how it fools your brain in terms of feel. Sure, the Gs aren't there, but then it wouldn't be playable by 90% of gamers if it was.
Hello, Willard - You're able to customize your own Spit to your heart's content before you start, meaning that a squadron can be comprised of all sorts of aircraft with all sorts of different outfits. I'm not sure which one you're referring to but I doubt that it's a bug - Is there a specific part of the video where you see it? (you can let me know the time-stamp and I can have a look-see)
@@NeatoSims Certain parts of the video show the spit with clipped square off wingtips. I understand this model was used for reconisence not combat. Other parts of the clip show the rounded wingtips that were in variants used in combat. The vid shows the both types in the same skirmish.
I understand what you mean - I wasn't an RCAF pilot in WWII however from my research and understanding many of the Spit IXs were modified with the clipped wing specifically for combat as it was found that later models of German planes had a better roll-rate (especially at higher speeds) than the Spits. There is an interesting article here and there are other resources on the wiki as well that talk about the clipped wing modifications: flyaspitfire.com/clipped-spitfire-wings-why-did-some-spitfires-have-clipped-wings
Anyone who complains about games today, are just insane. This is brilliant.
Couldn't agree more!
Even know I use Trackir5 since my pc can't support a vr I found this video really entertaining, the radio communicating made it sound so real like your actually on a mission in real life :)
This reminds me of when I first started flying sims, heavy breathing, holding your breath, quietly whispering to yourself. You get used to it:)
"Sorry guys, I've got overlapping controls from my SRS!"
- British fighter pilot, 1943
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Oh my Zach! Great video sir ... Subscribing :)
Your vids are getting better every time. Keep up the great work, stranger!
@@NeatoSims Absolutely! Would love to contribute.
6:35 that Tempest was me!! XD, I’m Razor, from 332FG, my rudder decided to only move to one side, so I couldn’t really turn to the other side. I ended up leaving the flight. Such a shame! Nice flying by all of you!
ZaxOnTheBeach XD
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Absolute great video. Looks so real.
Entertaining video. Resolution looks good. Does it look as clear as that through your vr headset?
Hey there - Thanks for watching! It does not look as clear in the VR headset, but the VR adds a level of immersion that you can't replicate on a flat screen.. In my opinion the quality is still outstanding but the technology still has a ways to go before we can get the level of resolution/clarity that you can see on a 4K monitor
@@NeatoSims thanks for replying. Interesting to know. I was given an old Oculus Rift CV1 recently and tried it on IL2. The immersion is absolutely amazing. But the resolution is pretty poor and makes spotting and identifying pretty impossible without adding tags. Wondering if upgrading vr is worth it at this stage or to get a bigger monitor. I'm on just a laptop with no track ir so not the best set up currently. Also I can only do about 45mins before feeling a bit rough from the VR. Do you know if that improves with better resolution and more modern headsetd, or has no effect? Sorry you might not be the best person to ask that but while I'm here... 😂
@@Lakedistrictrider no worries! If you're using an older headset then chances are if you got yourself an upgraded VR headset that the resolution would be upped as well; the issue is for most VR situations is that it requires a pretty powerful PC to be able to reach the full potential of a higher quality VR headset... In regards to the roughness after 45 minutes of VR use; this is actually very normal and I can say from experience that it took 20-30 hours of total VR time to finally not get sick/rough anymore; but you do build a tolerance over time! Most folks I know that get into VR experience the exact same thing but it gets better after you put some time in for sure - eventually you should experience absolutely no sickness from even very long VR sessions👍
@@NeatoSims thanks for this. Good to hear that you can get ised to it. I've prob done about 5 hours in vr on IL so far so a will see where I am in a few weeks. Cheers 👍
Great video, I like the variety of camera angles! Do you also fly a P-47?
Thanks T R! Yes I've been trying to really mix up what I'm learning to fly lately - I've learned the P-47 in DCS World and since IL-2 is not as simulated I'd assume I wouldn't have too much trouble with it - My issue is that I've been spoiled with the flight model and lower stall speed of the Spit so much that I'm having a hard time getting any kind of success with the 'energy fighters' haha - I'll hopefully get there eventually!
Just came across this video. Very refreshing approach, especially freeze framing your lesson points which is helpful. I’m still flying solo vs. AI to hopefully get enough skill for multiplayer fights. I still have problems spotting & identifying bandits without the IFF cheat.
Looking forward to seeing your other videos. [‘Subscribed’ from Sudbury, ON.]
Hey JC and thanks for checking it out - I'm also from Sudbury, ON! Playing the AI in the solo modes is a really good way to get where you need to in order to fly in a squadron and go up against folks in MP (especially career mode which has you brief, takeoff, navigate, formation fly, dogfight, egress, RTB, land, etc). If you ever want to go up with a Squadron feel free to jump in our Discord channel and come fly with us: discord.gg/eJjU3GsG - There are plenty of new guys as well and we all learn from each other 👍
@@NeatoSims Wow, what a coincidence!! I’ll be sure to keep in touch. I’m an old dinosaur using this and MSFS as a retirement hobby and eventually I’ll pick your brain on getting better. Thanks for the reply.
@@NeatoSims Downloaded the Discord app and accepted your invitation. Thanks. No idea how to use it yet but I’ll figure it out. 🧐
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@@jcjammer8972 sounds good bud - myself and anyone else in the Squadron will be more than happy to share some tips/tricks with you and in general we're all very patient with the new guys - we all just love flight and working together in the skies so no pressure either way :)
This is so cool! i just ordered my Oculus quest 2 for VR. And i really would like to get into sim flying like this.
It would be awesome if could fligh with you sometime and help me with all the stuff as i am a beginner aswell.
43:18 what a quiet lonely trip down to earth. Continplating the mistakes of the head on engagement with the 109. You can think more about your mistakes in more detail at Stalag Luft I.
i really enkoy your videos, sir.
Please, keep them up
Yeah. I find the allies tend to be better coordinated. i used to fly axis ALOT and it was typically"go that way"
gotta beef up my rig before i can fly again sadly
Is that right? I'd imagine that it depends on which Squadron/group you're involved in - The folks I'm flying with here are in an organized Squadron and so we make a game plan before we take off, etc - so that we're more coordinated in the air. I'd imagine that if you join an MP server without a Squadron that even on the Allied side it might still be a little bit unorganized there as well - not too sure!
@@NeatoSims nah. when i played on Combat box every night it was very similar. Although on FNF we did coordinate more directly on axis.
Great video! How are you keeping it so stable while recording in VR? My recordings pick up every nervous twitch and micro-movement of my head!
Aaah, I just read your video description in full!
@@TheOriginalNCDV it's funny that you say that because I feel like my footage is not very stable and additionally I am a very twitchy person and I'm always moving a leg or something! I'm glad it doesn't come across as too jittery as it does bug me sometimes when I'm recording the first-person tracks back. I'm working on a video now and I'm going to attempt to use some plugins/effects in Premiere Pro to see how that helps the stability of the first-person footage; I'll comment back here when I've rendered it all out and let you know how it goes 👍
Very good flying men would love to be able to fly like that .have nearly all the il2 sims and dlcs including flying circus and tank crew but I'm still weary of going full multiplayer
Hey thanks, John - I was very lucky to be able to fly with a lot of very knowledgeable pilots for my first year and was able to step into Multiplayer relatively quickly - I also spent quite a bit of time practicing in the Career Modes in IL-2 which really helped lay the foundation for stuff like takeoff, landing, formation flying, dogfighting, etc
@@NeatoSims hope to fly with you some day
@@johnwalsh1879 absolutely! Feel free to pop into our 41 Sqn Discord: discord.gg/JwTNUBPS - Good mix of veterans and new guys working their way up to Squadron flights in MP servers
@@NeatoSims just might do that 👌
Which software are u using bruh?? It's really nice! Simulate really well radios!
Hey man, thanks! Not sure which software you're referring to but sim itself is IL-2 Sturmovik, recording software was the Nvidia Shadowplay (but I've since switched to OBS and am very happy!) and the radio software is SRS which is only integrated currently with DCS and IL-2 (as far as I know..).
What is that annoying "thumbing"? A radio effect?
Why it's so shaky? Problem with head tracking?
Thanks for watching! There actually was an issue with the head-tracking on this one; however it seems to be the nature of capturing VR footage on a flat screen that it amplifies the very fine movements of my head - I'm looking into something I could do with post-processing to mitigate this for future videos!
How do you hear Comms on SRS while in flight? Is there a way to boost SRS volume?
Hey Josh - Oh ya I've definitely adjusted the audio settings in SRS. There is a main "Speaker boost" setting on the main SRS panel (I've got mine up to +20db) and there are also individual volume sliders for every channel when you toggle the radio overlay. I've also got my game volume in the IL-2 audio settings down to about 60%
You can also get extra fancy and pan specific channels to the Left or Right speaker which can actually be quite helpful (I've got my squadron net set to full volume and panned just left of center and then I've set the command net to about 25% volume and panned all the way to the right).
If you need any additional help with any of that let me know :)
@@NeatoSims Thanks! I'll try the speaker boost panel (in decibels) - I had assumed that was only for my outgoing voice, but sounds like it helps incoming too
what squadron are you in i would love to join if its possible
Hey there - I'm in 41 Squadron - Feel free to jump into our Discord server: discord.gg/hP26dgYb
Is a shitty 1940 radio quality simulated as well ? I'm not a native English speaker I have have hard time understanding the comms.
Hey Martinko - Ya that's an effect produced by the SRS radio software that we use (it's directly integrated with IL-2!)
Excellent visuals as usual. However, as with all simulators you do not have the actual sound, feel, smells or the G's. It is an incredibly dynamic environment. There is NO auto pilot and no endless supply of ammunition and fuel. Most people in a real situation would either black out or get terribly airsick. Pilots too. anyway...great for games but NEVER creates the actual dogfight experience.
Hey there! While IL-2: Sturmovik does model the flight characteristics (there is no auto-pilot mode in the Combat Box server), a finite supply of fuel and ammo and also simulates G-force (if you pull too much and/or for too long you 100% black out), I completely understand what you're saying. In the comfort of my own home I can't truly experiencing the effects of G-force and general speed which would no doubt have a tremendous impact on my ability to dogfight. It still feels really intense however to the point where sometimes I realize that I've been 'death gripping' the stick for several minutes during a fight, feeling anxious and dry-mouthed (especially in VR); I could only imagine what this would be like IRL
@@NeatoSims Thanks. Really appreciate this great response.
In VR, you'd be surprised how it fools your brain in terms of feel. Sure, the Gs aren't there, but then it wouldn't be playable by 90% of gamers if it was.
Spit 9 doesnt have the clipped wings. Is this a bug?
Hello, Willard - You're able to customize your own Spit to your heart's content before you start, meaning that a squadron can be comprised of all sorts of aircraft with all sorts of different outfits. I'm not sure which one you're referring to but I doubt that it's a bug - Is there a specific part of the video where you see it? (you can let me know the time-stamp and I can have a look-see)
@@NeatoSims Certain parts of the video show the spit with clipped square off wingtips. I understand this model was used for reconisence not combat. Other parts of the clip show the rounded wingtips that were in variants used in combat. The vid shows the both types in the same skirmish.
I understand what you mean - I wasn't an RCAF pilot in WWII however from my research and understanding many of the Spit IXs were modified with the clipped wing specifically for combat as it was found that later models of German planes had a better roll-rate (especially at higher speeds) than the Spits. There is an interesting article here and there are other resources on the wiki as well that talk about the clipped wing modifications: flyaspitfire.com/clipped-spitfire-wings-why-did-some-spitfires-have-clipped-wings
When people say games like cyberpunk and red dead are the most immersive game experiences ever. Combat Flight Sim boomers are all 🙄.
I couldn't agree more!
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