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Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Gunship training .
November 2 at 8:54 pm
I think it just requires a little more discipline it’s easy to forget tactics and go Leeroy Jenkins when your life is not on the line. I think this discipline starts with us... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Gunship training .
November 1 at 1:23 pm
Another place that I think we go off the rails very far as opposed to IRL is that we come into every engagement thinking that we must destroy every single vehicle, and kill... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Gunship training .
October 31 at 9:18 pm
it's stuff like this analyzing how they do it in the real world see if it works in DCS and going from there. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Gunship training .
October 31 at 9:17 pm
Totally agree there is no way to teach something and have it apply for all aircraft but what we can do is find the best methods of attack for each aircraft and weapon system.... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Gunship training .
October 31 at 8:44 pm
Agreed, the Leroy Jenkin's (as much as I love doing it) won't work. Standoff, and different weapons and all will play a part. I tend to think like a FW, stay high and survive.... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Gunship training .
October 31 at 7:44 pm
There are probably only a few threads that exist as constants in all the configurations between KA-50, UH-1, Mi-8. Much of it is really going to have to be... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Gunship training .
October 31 at 7:35 pm
Hey so I just wanted to get a conversation going on the topic of gunship stuff. Obviously I am no expert in this I have read a lot of books and manuals but I can offer the... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
October 30 at 8:56 pm
Exactly. 3PM Saturday seems to work for the Euro guys, its their prime time and if it runs long, no big deal. One thing we need to do is have a set list of what the training... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
October 30 at 12:47 pm
I agree. Looking at other groups like the 229th they have an assigned leader for each set of time zones which is pretty much what we are talking about. i think for... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
October 29 at 11:41 pm
Its the only way to move forward and grow. I bring a lot of pilots to us but if we can't be on their time zones when they are free to play they wont stay with us even if they... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
October 29 at 10:21 pm
Ok so I think it may be time to revisit this post. We have been doing good so far with engagement with the training missions. However some discussion has been brought up about... -
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Blackwolf replied to the topic Congratulations to Sr Lt Fargo!.
October 26 at 10:37 pm
Whoo hoo! Good job and Congratulations Fargo! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 26 at 6:25 pm
Welcome to BSD Squirrel. Following Fargo's evaluation flight with you, I have set you up as a BSD Trainee with the rank Private. You should have now access to the Pilot's mess... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 26 at 2:44 pm
Good flyin' with you last night! Next steps are to assist you in getting your mods installed and setting up Simple Radio. Simple Radio... -
Elwood replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 26 at 1:31 am
Welcome..we can go down in flames together!! Elwood -
Reed replied to the topic BaD's pit is going through heavy maintenance/upgrade.
October 25 at 10:31 pm
Me too. Dell also has a 38" -
Reed replied to the topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 25 at 10:28 pm
Call Signs: Reaper, Dragon, Bandit, Stalker, Intruder, DustOff, AlleyCat, Spartan, Tiger, Scorpion, Rhino, BullSHark, Mako... I could go on and on. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 25 at 12:14 pm
It’s more of a lack of pre planning. I will change the name of the aircraft to reflect the call signs. Any recommendations on call signs for the training mission? -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 25 at 12:14 pm
It’s more of a lack of pre planning. I will change the name of the aircraft to reflect the call signs. Any recommendations on call signs for the training mission? -
Cook replied to the topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 25 at 2:26 am
I heard this during our flight and agree. This is why I emphasized on it so much. When I made the first ctaf call when the mi-8's took off we were designated alpha by that... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 25 at 1:23 am
So as I was reading through this I came up with another issue. We rarely ever establish official radio call signs. we always make it work but we should be training how we... -
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Eagle_Rising created new topic Tuesday Training- 10/23/2018.
October 24 at 9:02 pm
Hey thank you all for showing up yesterday it turned out to be some really good training and for those of you that are new and were not able to join yesterday hopefully you... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BaD's pit is going through heavy maintenance/upgrade.
October 24 at 4:10 pm
Honestly I think it depends what you are doing. VR seems to be better for the lift role where you really need to be able to judge speed and distance but the high definition... -
Reed replied to the topic Congratulations to Sr Lt Fargo!.
October 24 at 12:40 pm
Get it homie. He's also a great mentor and has a very good secret. -
BaDCrC created new topic Congratulations to Sr Lt Fargo!.
October 24 at 5:58 am
Fargo is hereby promoted Senior Lieutenant since is reached (some time ago already) the 200 flight hours required. He is also awarded the Silver star for having flown more... -
Tupperware replied to the topic BaD's pit is going through heavy maintenance/upgrade.
October 24 at 5:19 am
amazing work.. I'm also in the vr side.. those screen won't survive a day with my kids around.... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 24 at 4:04 am
By the way, if your nickname is squirrel, don't you want to have it displayed on the website instead of Roush440A? Just let me know. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 24 at 3:44 am
Hi Squirrel. Welcome to BSD! Join us during our Training Tuesdays on Discord and the BSD server and have an informal flight with one of our instructor so we can get to know... -
Reed replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 24 at 12:08 am
Welcome Homie, Glad you applied. Some of the best rotor heads I know. Great at teaching, mentoring, and having fun. Reed -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 23 at 11:44 pm
Hey welcome Squirrel I'm sure we can help you out. Feel free to join us on discord at -
Roush440A created new topic New Application for Squirrel.
October 23 at 11:17 pm
Hello all, I am a new to DCS and was referred to the this group by another member. I am the proud owner of the Gazelle which has been a blast thus far. Listed below is... -
Tupperware replied to the topic Welcome to BSD Tupperware!.
October 23 at 4:11 am
just see this.. Thanks everybody. -
Tupperware replied to the topic Persistent Mission Engine.
October 23 at 3:19 am
database is an xml file handled by the external program, and this connect to dcs using socket communication. so I have a c# side and a lua side running in... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Persistent Mission Engine.
October 21 at 12:43 am
This is very cool stuff Tupp! I'm actually doing something very similar, but coming at it from a different direction. I segregate groups... -
Blackwolf created new topic Welcome to the BSD Azrael (Amos).
October 20 at 4:41 pm
Official welcome to the group! Azrael has had a few flights with us and has shown good skill with his UH-1H. He has had a chance to go over the SOP and had done some of the... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application: Archangel_Amos.
October 19 at 11:14 pm
Welcome Amos! Since you also had you intro flight with us through the open day server, you are now Trainee with the rank of Private. You should have access to the BSD... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Welcome to BSD Tupperware!.
October 19 at 11:03 pm
Welcome Tupperware. You should have received all the information by now. Looking forward to fly with you. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Welcome to BSD Tupperware!.
October 19 at 7:42 pm
Welcome. Really looking forward to flying with you Tupperware! -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Tupperware .
October 19 at 2:19 am
He did, Open house day, Bad. -
Blackwolf created new topic Welcome to BSD Tupperware!.
October 19 at 2:07 am
I'd like to take a moment to officially welcome Tupperware to the group. A great guy, very into choppers, DCS and brings some... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application: Archangel_Amos.
October 19 at 1:36 am
Welcome sir! You have had a few flights with us and its always a party when you're here! Glad to have you on board! Soon Bad CRC will send you a welcome pack that goes over a... -
Archangel_Amos created new topic Application: Archangel_Amos.
October 19 at 1:08 am
call sign: Azrael age: 19 type of internet connection and speed: Military Grade (slow but it works) timezone: PDT availability: Mon- Fri from... -
Reed replied to the topic Your suggestions for the next BSD Mods Pack update.
October 19 at 12:44 am
https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=222775 Good looking mod. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Persistent Mission Engine.
October 19 at 12:06 am
+1000. You and Fargo definitively should work together. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Tupperware .
October 17 at 10:35 pm
Welcome, I look forward to flying with you. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Tupperware .
October 17 at 8:18 pm
Welcome to the group Tupperware! I had a lot of fun on the flights last night. You did very well and I'm sure you will fit right in. This is the place to talk about and share... -
Crosser replied to the topic Persistent Mission Engine.
October 17 at 5:25 pm
You should get with Fargo and compare work. He is damn good when it comes to everything like this and while I wouldn't say he is our "designated" mission maker, he does A LOT... -
Tupperware created new topic Persistent Mission Engine.
October 17 at 4:47 pm
Hi all this is what I posted some time back in the dcs forum.,. didn't have the interest I thought it was going to had so more or less abandon the project... if you see fit... -
Tupperware created new topic Application for Tupperware .
October 17 at 4:20 pm
Call sign: Tupperware Age: 34 Internet connection: Cable 75mbps (Have to do a proper speed test... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Project: Training videos on BSD Procedures.
October 15 at 10:58 pm
we just need to get together sometime and do it we should have at least three aircraft. Next training session I'll do some recording and we'll knock out at least the beacon... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 15 at 10:54 pm
congratulations and great job -
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Reed replied to the topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 15 at 8:36 pm
get it. congrats -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Project: Training videos on BSD Procedures.
October 15 at 7:57 pm
Where are we with this? I did a few quick ones for the 906th. Nothing special just a "what button to push" type of thing. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 15 at 7:39 pm
I'll get it from you, what are you thinking on shipping? -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 15 at 7:37 pm
Congratulations Cook! You do a great job and it won't be long before you join the 200 hours club! -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 15 at 7:32 pm
Great job Cook! -
Cook replied to the topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 15 at 1:38 am
Thank you very much to everyone. I hope to contribute towards BSD in any way I can. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 13 at 8:34 pm
I didn't advertised it anywhere else since you said you were interested. If not anymore, let me know so I can post this elsewhere. -
BaDCrC created new topic Congratulations to Jr Lt Cook for his RL1 and IP!!.
October 13 at 8:24 pm
Jr Lt Cook doesn't have a lot of flight hours with BSD for the moment, but he is flying regularly here, checked out all the mandatory 1K and 2K tasks and successfully... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic AAR OP Nashii Day 2.
October 13 at 7:49 pm
First of all, thanks to all the pilots who showed up: On time With an up to date DCS With up to date MODS With a working SRS... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic AAR OP Nashii Day 2.
October 13 at 6:54 pm
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Cook created new topic AAR OP Nashii Day 2.
October 13 at 5:55 pm
UNIT REPORTING Bravo Flight MAPPersian Gulf SIZE AND COMPOSITION OF... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 13 at 3:15 pm
Yeah Bad if you get a buyer go ahead but if not I'll get it and Crosser do we have to start saying Frack it now? :) -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Server 2 Admin guide.
October 10 at 7:37 pm
ya and the FTP file that you gave me is a lot easier for me to use than filezilla -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Server 2 Admin guide.
October 10 at 1:54 pm
Great. This should make this server a bit more usable for the BSD community. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Official Mods Packs released!.
October 10 at 3:55 am
Thanks :) -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Official Mods Packs released!.
October 10 at 3:37 am
You can. Actually it was supposed to make it to this update and I forgot. Sorry! -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Official Mods Packs released!.
October 9 at 3:36 am
Can I petition to have the UH-1 Ft Rucker skin added -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Server 2 Admin guide.
October 9 at 2:55 am
Slmod works awesome thanks for the help Bad -
BaDCrC replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 5 at 2:24 pm
Hi BK. I can keep it for you until then. Let me know. -
Crosser replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 4 at 9:40 pm
Launch Vipers and Raptors, prep the nukes and start the countdown ;) haha...I absolutely loved the reboot, wish there was more. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 3 at 9:22 pm
It would be a few weeks before I could black budget the funds but I might take that off your hands Bad, I always wanted a Cylon Basestar! Crosser you Syfy geek you! :P I... -
Crosser replied to the topic [SALE] ASUS AC 5300 Triband router.
October 2 at 10:10 pm
Holy cow that thing looks like a Cylon basestar lol -
BaDCrC added the topic to his favorites: BSD Server 2 Admin guide.
September 30 at 4:00 pm
BSD Server 2 administration is exclusively restricted to Unit Trainer, Instructors and High Command... -
BaDCrC created new topic BSD Server 2 Admin guide.
September 30 at 7:50 am
BSD Server 2 administration is exclusively restricted to Unit Trainer, Instructors and High Command... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Official Mods Packs released!.
September 30 at 4:53 am
New update for the BSD Mods Packs (v1.07). Go to Library (Restricted)/Mods to update or simply query the repository file in OvGME ( -
BaDCrC created new topic [Rerun] AAR Op Nashii Day 1 Gazelle Night.
September 28 at 2:34 pm
Pilots: BaDCrC, Eagle Rising, Drakoz, Fargo (excused: BK) -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic AAR - Gazelle NADIR Training and other techniques.
September 26 at 3:03 pm
Now that's the BSD spirit! Loved that Drakoz! Thanks for sharing ! This was a great training session and your explanations were pretty clear. You can read many times... -
Drakoz created new topic AAR - Gazelle NADIR Training and other techniques.
September 26 at 8:24 am
Flight time: 3 hours Pilots: ... -
smitty replied to the topic Welcome to the group Smitty!.
September 24 at 3:10 am
Thanks for the welcome. I had a great time flying with Blackwolf. Hope to be involved as much as i can. Still trying to figure out the discord thing but ill get it. Thanks... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Welcome to the group Smitty!.
September 22 at 3:24 am
Welcome to BSD Smitty! As per BlackWolf recommendation, you are now an official BSD Trainee. You should have access to all the restricted library as well as the pilot... -
Blackwolf created new topic Welcome to the group Smitty!.
September 21 at 8:02 pm
After a long absence Smitty came back to apply with the group. He showed his skills in a UH-1H by loading troops, taking them to a zone and evacuating troops when needed.... -
Elwood replied to the topic Welcome to Private Elwood and Jake22!.
September 19 at 8:38 pm
Thank you !! Enjoyed myself IMMENSELY!! Sorry I left a little early...was seeing to a few things.... Check the FB page.... looking at the stuff... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Welcome to Private Elwood and Jake22!.
September 19 at 7:33 pm
Congrats guys. I really appreciate you guys hanging in there last night. Like Bad said traffic patterns are never fun but they help build on everything else and helps. If you... -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome to Private Elwood and Jake22!.
September 19 at 4:36 am
Last night training was kind of the intro flight to the BSD team for Elwood and Jake22. I hope you guys enjoyed the ride. We have to sort out your SRS issues and make sure... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Elwood authored by Elwood, produced by Elwood, reviewed by Elwood Submitted by Elwood.
September 16 at 4:15 pm
Welcome Elwood, nice introduction! I know the Blacksheep squad, If Mudcat is still in there tell him to come say hi to a brother! (He flew with my bomber group in Cliffs of... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Elwood authored by Elwood, produced by Elwood, reviewed by Elwood Submitted by Elwood.
September 16 at 3:49 pm
Hey Elwood looking forward to flying with you. We used to use Team speak but found that Discord is the better and free option which has really helped us stay connected. Just... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Application for Elwood authored by Elwood, produced by Elwood, reviewed by Elwood Submitted by Elwood.
September 16 at 3:22 pm
Hey Elwood! Welcome aboard Sir, and a very nice intro. I think you're going to like it here. We are usually flying during weeknights 9-11, which seems to... -
Elwood created new topic Application for Elwood authored by Elwood, produced by Elwood, reviewed by Elwood Submitted by Elwood.
September 16 at 2:26 pm
Greetings, I am Elwood, and my Callsign is Elwood. (Some call me "Oh Captain My Captain, My Hero, or El Presidente) I am looking for a group to fly... -
Cook replied to the topic Welcome to Jr Lt Cook and Jr Lt Drakoz!.
September 16 at 2:04 pm
Congratulations Drakoz! Thank you everyone! -
Fargo007 replied to the topic [TUTORIAL] Installing BSD MODS PACKS using OvGME.
September 15 at 1:54 pm
Please follow this exactly. This makes it absolutely foolproof guys. If you've used any other tool, or deviated from this process... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Project: Training videos on BSD Procedures.
September 15 at 1:05 pm
Yeah, sounds good. Under Phase 1 tight LZ also add formation landings? Eagle, TX and I were landing like that in a soccer field one night. If anything it will help show how to... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Welcome to Jr Lt Cook and Jr Lt Drakoz!.
September 15 at 12:51 pm
Congratulations to both of you! Bravo Zulu! -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Welcome to Jr Lt Cook and Jr Lt Drakoz!.
September 15 at 4:35 am
Congrats Drakhoz and Cook! Well deserved guys, and you both cemented this down with a capstone performance last night. -
BaDCrC added the topic to his favorites: [TUTORIAL] Installing BSD MODS PACKS using OvGME.
September 15 at 2:23 am
Black Shark Den is using a standardized set of objects mods for DCS that is greatly enhancing the experience for pilots and missions designers. In order to fly BSD missions... -
BaDCrC created new topic [TUTORIAL] Installing BSD MODS PACKS using OvGME.
September 15 at 2:22 am
Black Shark Den is using a standardized set of objects mods for DCS that is greatly enhancing the experience for pilots and missions designers. In order to fly BSD missions... -
Drakoz replied to the topic AAR Op Nashii Day 1 Gazelle Night.
September 15 at 1:04 am
Kudos to Viper for keeping the enemy fire down. When we reached ACP4 for join up, there was a couple technicals right in the center of our join up route. But one of the... -
Drakoz replied to the topic Welcome to Jr Lt Cook and Jr Lt Drakoz!.
September 15 at 12:45 am
Woohoo! Thanks guys. And congrats Cook. -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome to Jr Lt Cook and Jr Lt Drakoz!.
September 15 at 12:34 am
After a thorough evaluation of their performances following a pretty successful complex mission last night with them, the leaders and high command unanimously agreed to grant... -
BaDCrC created new topic AAR Op Nashii Day 1 Gazelle Night.
September 14 at 4:17 pm
Flight Time: 2 hours (update your logbooks) -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Project: Training videos on BSD Procedures.
September 13 at 1:59 am
Love it. We should use video to show how to install the mods and set up the repository too. Maybe break takeoffs into it's own series, with a bunch... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 12 at 11:05 pm
I'm going to cut that mission down to just Qeshm island, and the surrounding area missions (Bandar/Hormoz/etc) so we can keep an eye on things all in one... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 12 at 4:30 am
BSD Guide updated (mission design requirement removed) and online (in website tutorials in Library restricted) -
BaDCrC replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 8:10 pm
Good to have you on the discussion BK. I removed in the About BSD and in the welcome email the requirement for Mission Design. I will make an official announcement in... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 6:35 pm
BSD has a reputation of being "hard core". I hear it a lot from the guys I talk to on FB, TS, other servers and discords. I know I have talked to four or five who are very... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 5:55 pm
BaD CrC wrote: Fargo: Manage the open server days. Missions and announcements on ED forum -
BaDCrC created new topic Project: Training videos on BSD Procedures.
September 11 at 4:10 pm
Let's kick this off. I am giving a couple of examples for the different phases, so we can complete them as we are creating them. Phase 1: Topics Phase 2:... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 3:26 pm
OK. On my side: We are going to make it a bit easier to fly with BSD by lifting the requirement for Mission Design to become a pilot. I think the... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 4:55 am
So from my understanding these are the tasks to be done Fargo Open house mission design Bad Follow up with missing... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 11 at 1:59 am
So like I said I don't see any problems with doing an open house. I do worry about retention according to the statistics only about 50% of people who have had an intro flight... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 10 at 11:54 pm
To me the public side is all about entertainment. You have to get them in the door first. That's the hook into the more serious flying and training. Having... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 10 at 10:04 pm
Ya I definitely agree we have opened up the requirements a lot to join it used to be a lot more intimidating to join. But we can still do better and I think that is where are... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 10 at 9:09 pm
Getting our name out there and achieving public contacts aren't the same thing IMHO. Public contacts give us the ability to humanize our operation, and are... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Welcome to Cook!.
September 10 at 8:53 pm
Congrats Cook I look forward to flying with you in the future. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 10 at 8:46 pm
Yes I have thought that in the past Bad but I understood why we had to do it. But I think there are quite a few people who just want to fly which I think should be... -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome to Cook!.
September 10 at 3:14 pm
Congratulations and welcome to Cook for joining BSD after being successfully checked out by Fargo (saw your post on Discord Fargo, I just make a more permanent one... -
Drakoz replied to the topic Application for Cook.
September 9 at 9:44 pm
Cook, I'm in CA also (San Jose). BSD is the place to be based on your comments, interests, and skills. Being in CA, we are more on the West end of the world for BSD, so it is... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 5:03 am
1 show up is maybe a bit hard. This week was super depressing for me but being 3 to 4 is pretty common usually on BSD so I don't see a problem with a min of 4. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 1:55 am
So with this goal in mind recruiting will need to be a focus. I’ve got the statistics in the fact lists. So along with recruiting we may want to look at retention. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 1:16 am
Ok so the goal is four persons minimum per mission. This is a pretty reasonable goal but will probably change as we grow but let’s go with it for now. Does anyone else think... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 1:00 am
The goal as I see it is a fourfold increase in "swinging neckties." Here's how I would substantiate that this is what's required. It's... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 12:24 am
Well Bk I thought that was the whole point of flying with the [H] guys but we didn’t get too many of them. Well so what would be the definitive end state we can’t make... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 9 at 12:11 am
I'd rather have 5 guys flying 2 hours than 2 guys flying 5. I think the end goal should be to get the non regulars flying more. They are there on Discord but never fly. I'm... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Application for Cook.
September 8 at 11:11 pm
Was going to say the same thing Eagle did! We're all rotorcraft here, we love them, and we take it seriously, while still having fun. We... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Cook.
September 8 at 9:15 pm
Hey Cook I think you have come to the right place. We usually are flying out missions at 9:00pm EST/EDT which should work out well if you are available at 6:00pm. So... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 8:06 pm
Ok so before we come up with solutions what is the end state goal. Is it a specific number of people per mission or what. It is very important that we define this so that we... -
Cook created new topic Application for Cook.
September 8 at 6:22 pm
Callsign: Cook Age: 33 Connection type/speed: Cable 230 / 23 Mbps Time Zone: -8 GMT / PST (California) Availability: Weekdays 6pm PST - 10 PM... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 3:25 pm
Some other ideas I have targeted at both participation, and recruitment include these: Establish regular flight hours for BSD members. "Open... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 1:47 pm
Missions are built with the RL factor into it but sometimes low numbers will mean its just not that fun. Another thing is maybe some of our less active members do not have the... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 8:37 am
I’m not sure it’s the missions, I think many people sign up for a mission before actually reading the briefings. But this is a good point I would like to see what people do... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 3:54 am
Participation is a sliding scale depending on what the mission is made for. If you need two flights of 2 to accomplish something, and only one shows up, the mission winds up... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 1:37 am
Fact -BSD pilots frequently cancel last minute for various reasons -
Eagle_Rising created new topic How to increase BSD participation in BSD missions..
September 8 at 12:38 am
Ok so first lets break down to the most basic form and try to find a solution. The first we should try to identify the problem Attendance to scheduled... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic 906th....
September 8 at 12:36 am
actually I am restarting this thread in the leader section I would like to get more heads focused on this -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic 906th....
September 8 at 12:35 am
Ok so first lets break down to the most basic form and try to find a solution. The first we should try to identify the problem Attendance to scheduled... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic 906th....
September 7 at 7:56 pm
All I’m saying is we are helicopter squad it is fun to have missions with them and they do bring a good turnout but we shouldn’t limit ourselves to just working with the... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Combat Flight Bug Tracker .
September 7 at 3:48 am
Happens both ways, but reproduces from scratch, with 0.9.30. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic How should we improve website engagement. .
September 7 at 3:20 am
With the convenience of discord I think it is going to be hard to get them to post everything on the website but I want to make sure that the posts that are made on the... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic 906th....
September 7 at 3:10 am
I love having the 906th guys I am glad to have them and it is awesome to fly with them but they have become a little to cozy? on our discord I used to have it so they couldn't... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training server. .
September 7 at 3:08 am
No news. But server is up to date. Wanna have a look? -
BaDCrC replied to the topic How should we improve website engagement. .
September 7 at 3:00 am
Normally, every front page article and announcement are automatically posted on FB and Twitter, hence forwarded on Discord through the bot on NOTAM channel. There is a lot of... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training server. .
September 7 at 2:56 am
hey Bad any word on if the helipad not clearing trees bug has been fixed I really miss LZ low and the new place for it just doesn't feel the same. -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Training server. .
September 7 at 2:55 am
Ok so I love the training server but unless you fly with us a lot it can be confusing as to what is going on. I would like it to be a place for new people to practice real... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Combat Flight Bug Tracker .
September 7 at 2:52 am
Hi Fargo, So you are opening an existing miz, creating flight plans then exporting the miz back or are you generating a miz file from scratch from CF? You do... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Recruiting..
September 7 at 2:41 am
So we have definitely discussed this one before but we have some talent in the form of that [H] Discord group we really need to bring them over here. I left the group as a way... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic How should we improve website engagement. .
September 7 at 2:28 am
Discord has become indispensable to us but as a result it seems that post on the website have decreased. The discussions on discord are great but as we know discord is very... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Combat Flight Bug Tracker .
September 6 at 10:31 pm
Now that this is on PG, I've been diggin in a little more. It seems that it does not export a .miz file correctly. The files it exports are... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Official Mods Packs released!.
August 29 at 11:25 pm
New update for the BSD Mods Packs (v1.05). Go to Library (Restricted)/Mods to update or simply query the repository file in OvGME ( -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome back to TXSailor!.
August 29 at 10:31 pm
TXSailor was the first ever member of BlackSharkDen, but he never made it to the intro flight and disappeared for 2 years! Until now. Introduction flight done. Hope... -
Reed replied to the topic JOINT MISSION "STRONG LEVIATHAN" SEPTEMBER 2018 ROLL CALL & PLANNING THREAD.
August 29 at 12:48 am
Date Selection Done -
TXSailor replied to the topic Looks like I'm up first....
August 28 at 2:02 pm
craig wrote: That’s awesome I will be exited to see how Navy flight training compares to the Army. Do they still use the Th-57? Anyway... -
BaDCrC liked the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 27 at 8:46 pm
Over the past couple weeks I have had the pleasure to be a part of a international training exercise in the Republic of Georgia. -
Fargo007 created new topic JOINT MISSION "STRONG LEVIATHAN" SEPTEMBER 2018 ROLL CALL & PLANNING THREAD.
August 26 at 2:55 am
Taking roll call for the upcoming Joint Mission titled "STRONG LEVIATHAN." PLEASE REVIEW EXISTING MATERIAL SO FAR, AND FILL... -
BaDCrC created new topic AAR Op Nashii Day 0 Multisquad (906th/BSD).
August 25 at 5:01 am
Total flight time: 2 Hours Pilots: BaDCrC, Fargo (Lead), Ten Beers, Reed, BK (906th), Raurenz (906th), Agetec (906th) Debrief: Successful mission with... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Your suggestions for the next BSD Mods Pack update.
August 23 at 7:12 pm
This will be a different life raft technically. It can replace the one that's there now. I had to make some changes to the mod internally so it could work with... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Your suggestions for the next BSD Mods Pack update.
August 22 at 3:13 pm
I don't know if I can actually have just one Mistral model. The mod comes with different decks I think. Hawkeye's patrol boats are already there. I think we had the... -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Your suggestions for the next BSD Mods Pack update.
August 22 at 12:32 pm
I would like to bring back one of the mistral class ships. Just one empty deck model. They all look the same and are really good to land on and the spawns work on them... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic AAR Operation Kingdom.
August 21 at 2:40 am
I'll add my two cents in :). I thought y'all did great, given the mess up with the Abris and the Hinds, that were not supposed to attack. That said, due to the Hinds Phase one... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 21 at 2:10 am
The broken buildings look quite beautiful, thanks for the pictures Eagle -
marques replied to the topic AAR Operation Kingdom.
August 20 at 4:55 pm
Well, it was a nice mission and a good experience (my first itersquadron mission, and all international), but it was very frustrating for me. First, for some reason... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic AAR Operation Kingdom.
August 20 at 3:43 pm
The PVI800 in the Ka50 is using lat/long Decimal. It's not too hard though to convert that from a lat/long in minutes and seconds. We can't use MGRS in Ka50. Yeah, at... -
Drakoz replied to the topic AAR Operation Kingdom.
August 20 at 6:48 am
I didn't feel left out or left behind at all, no problems BaD. I thourghly enjoyed the event. Flying solo gave me time to focus on things like getting the coordinates from the... -
BaDCrC created new topic AAR Operation Kingdom.
August 20 at 3:49 am
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marques replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 7:05 pm
you were lucky! Not only for having a good exercise and visiting an interesting coutry, but you also had the chance to fly in our velobed caucasus map, but for real! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Your suggestions for the next BSD Mods Pack update.
August 18 at 6:29 pm
I remember there were some discussions about adding new mods but it got lost in the discord server. Fargo, you got some suggestions right? Can we have them here so I can find... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 8:44 am
And last but not least all of the Georgians retired military aircraft. There are still some Mi-8s flying but I don’t think it is military. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 8:38 am
Georgia had some amazing food their bread and cheese is by far some of the best I have ever had. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 8:26 am
Some more pictures from vaziani The flag is half staff to commemorate the start... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 8:07 am
Getting to work with the Georgians was pretty cool unfortunately their military spending is no where near our level and only have three operational Hueys. But damn did they... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 7:56 am
Aparently this statue is from France so of course I had to take a picture -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 7:49 am
The next two days were culture days so we got to go out into Tbilisi and look around. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 7:31 am
The rest of my flights were mostly moral rides which are fun because we get to do some of combat maneuvers like cyclic climbs into pitch over breaks which gives the guys in... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 7:03 am
The next day the Apaches showed up (half way through the exercise) so apparently they had an issue with leaving their aircraft at vaziani so they moved them to right behind... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 6:22 am
The next three days were devoted to 2nd Calvary regiments air assaults. They started out as 4am takeoff which meant we had to get up at 1am to get out to the airfield. We... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 5:34 am
While I was supposed to be flying to senaki the rest of the guys were flying a special forces infil mission. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 18 at 3:36 am
It took two days to get the LAOs done and we could never get the night LAOs finished because of weather. We immediately after went into aerial gunnery I was supposed to... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 8:07 pm
The next day we started flying LAOs around the range (which unfortunately does not look the same in DCS) I am pretty sure the following couple of pictures are of me... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 7:51 pm
Ok back to the real cool stuff our first mission kicked off the day after we landed. Usually when you get to a new area you fly a local area orientation flight or LAO however... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 7:23 pm
Another room had this awesome mural And then just a little further down the... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 7:20 pm
Our barracks were about 4 miles to the east on what Wallis called vaziani main base -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 6:51 pm
As for our aircraft we were... -
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Eagle_Rising created new topic Noble Partner 2018.
August 17 at 6:20 pm
Over the past couple weeks I have had the pleasure to be a part of a international training exercise in the Republic of Georgia. -
Fargo007 replied to the topic Looks like I'm up first....
August 16 at 1:26 am
Nice! Welcome aboard Sir! I think you will enjoy what we do here. What state/city do you hail from? -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Looks like I'm up first....
August 13 at 6:20 am
Really happy you will be flying rotaries. Eagle will not be the only one anymore to bear the burden of teaching what he knows to everybody else! -
Drakoz replied to the topic Input Devices Re-Initialisation causes momentary lockup in DCS.
August 12 at 9:15 am
Hnm, removed a few programs that I installed recently and now the hesitation and G940 FFB reset is gone again. It might be my anti-virus software (Norton Suite). I can...
