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  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 10:30 pm

    PM didn't show any picture Gizzy. Plus I am not a big fan of having a gdrive opened with so little control over it. I created a new Gdrive and I am transferring your files...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf created new topic 8/31/17 almost mission.

    September 1 at 8:46 pm

    Ok so I just finished going over my start ups for the Gazelle, thinking I was doing something out of order or missing something. I was not. So there is a start up bug in that...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 8:09 pm

    No idea...kept saying not enough space to load 8 & 9, upgrade $$$$.... Just google I suppose with a delay in updating all the collaborators to a share???? No idea... any...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 5:55 pm

    Thanks Gizzy. My Drive says 4Gb of 15Gb used. How can it still be full?

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 4:14 pm

    OK done.... PM sent with master details... shareable links to anyone ONCE TESTED...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 2:43 pm

    Nope that did not work BAD, your drive is still full.... did you 'delete for ever' all in your trash folder....? NO MATTER, more than one way to skin a...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 1:06 pm

    Done. How did it go from 3 to 6Gb just with the UN vehicles? Oh, yes, you uploaded the parts and the whole zip, right? Hey, thanks Gizzy for this crazy work!

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 11:13 am

    BAD you drive is stuffed... cant get in part 9... let me know when your trash folder is cleaned that should do it... Then we have to test it before.... OvGME make...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 10:01 am

    Done. All UN Working - use UKRAINE for vehicles and US for Infantry M4 Uploading around 6gb to your GDrive today. 10 parts and 1 combined.. I deleted...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 5:49 am

    Pack 09 installs just like the other ones... I re-wrote the skins structures where some were incompatible.  The UN MOD will be seen as a new MODs so will be good and I...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    September 1 at 3:05 am

    Sorry for the hassle Gizzy. Or this (UN vehicle) could have been...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 10:50 pm

    Re-writing a vehicle .lua file, cannibalising a few files from the main DCS structure and changing the folder structure within the MOD under saved games I got the BMP-2 to...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 10:04 pm

    Had a look at the UN MOD. It is NOT an OBJECT MOD...... it is an additional skin to a DCS core object, i.e. the BMP3 etc... NOT a new OBJECT in itself.  As far...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 2:33 pm

    Wow! Experience experience. You just saved me some time here. Full access rights on the way. I'll update the links on the BSD website then.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 7:26 am

    2chris.about@gmail.com Re google...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 5:01 am

    I uploaded the mods pack on my google drive and linked each of them on the website's MODS page. I need to give you gizzy the access rights so you can update them by yourself....

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 4:21 am

    Gizzy.  I started to test the mods package. What I found is that the UN skins for the vehicles do not work. It is wrongly put into Mods/Tech when it should be under...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 31 at 3:27 am

    Wow, completely missed those. Thanks.

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Tuesday 8/29/17 test/training.

    August 31 at 2:06 am

    :) I couldn't help myself sir. It had to be said. :P

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 30 at 10:35 pm

    in 0.9.4 that is :)

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 30 at 10:24 pm

    That's VP-Airfield Equipment 0.8.2 beta.... it has been superseded by 0.9.4 by VIRPIL this month If it is in there it's in there...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Tuesday 8/29/17 test/training.

    August 30 at 10:17 pm

    @BK..... If it works for us I will run it 24/7 Brilliant Wolf...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 30 at 9:19 pm

    Gizzy, Are those guys: 

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Tuesday 8/29/17 test/training.

    August 30 at 8:28 pm

    Yes I almost forgot about that bug! With the why isn't my headphones working ..I totally forgot. You reported it so we should see a fix in two weeks ! :P

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Tuesday 8/29/17 test/training.

    August 30 at 3:08 pm

    Yes.1- Take off and perform hover check - note the torque.2- Choose a relatively heavy load and hook it...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Weight issue during slingloads.

    August 30 at 3:04 pm

    So we were testing this with a pair of Hueys with BK tonight and it looks like ED got the weight modification wrong during slingloads:1- Take...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf created new topic Tuesday 8/29/17 test/training.

    August 30 at 3:44 am

    Pilots BadCRC, BK. mission hours: 1.5 We tested the sling loads, they seemed to work. The rope would not break as it used to.(Bad's load was swinging...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic SR.

    August 30 at 2:32 am

    BK tried to host the SR server tonight and it worked perfectly (except his sound card issue that prevent him from hearing the transmissions).

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic SR.

    August 29 at 6:32 pm

    If you want to implement it I will arrange a host and installation instructions due to 2.11 and impending 1.5.7 changes... a re-badged version of this...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic SR.

    August 29 at 3:03 pm

    I had to drop off the SR training last time but while you were with Mole, we had time to discuss this with the guys and preliminary evaluation was either yes for SR or...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Share your mods here.

    August 29 at 12:03 pm

    Starting to fine tune the GAZELLE 342 on the bindings for the RIFT. The AP main, channels & mode switches are only programmed for DX pole 2 & 3 way switches. ...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 28 at 10:56 pm

    I should be Gizzy, I'll shoot you a PM.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic SR.

    August 28 at 9:51 pm

    So what about SR?  Where do we go... syck it and see...?  I know you asked the question to the group but none gave a constructive response they would just agree with anything...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 28 at 9:41 pm

    Wolf.... if you're about this weekend and feel like it PM me with a sched time 1800z - 2400z and if it suits we can tick the rest of the boxes in double quick time... it will...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Link to BSD signature picture for the other forums.

    August 28 at 9:02 pm

    I had a couple of request for a picture that can be used in a signature on other forums like ED. If you are posting on other simulations forum and want to show that you are...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 28 at 8:17 pm

    Congratulations to Ten and Guitrz and a pat on the back for me for almost being there. :)

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 28 at 8:13 pm

    No not really Bad, I have seen in the past other squads that raised the bar in training and some thought it wasn't for them and left.( I think we have a great group of guys....

    7 years ago

  • Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 28 at 6:37 pm

    congrats to all and thank you Gizzy for helping our pilots to hone their skills I am looking forward to flying again with you guys soon.

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 28 at 4:37 pm

    Congrats to all! We are becoming a qualified team, aren't we? 

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Mole's trip to Militarhistorisches Museum, Berlin, Gatow Airfield..

    August 28 at 9:26 am

    I heard about the museum somewhere on ED forums, and as we were going there, I thought I would try and cram in a visit. I took advantage of my wife and son wanting a few hours...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Mole's trip to Militarhistorisches Museum, Berlin, Gatow Airfield..

    August 28 at 3:36 am

    Awesome pics Mole. Never had the chance to see an Mi8 or a Mi24 IRL. Too bad I never heard about ths museum in Berlin. I have been there a couple of times for my work.

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Mole's trip to Militarhistorisches Museum, Berlin, Gatow Airfield..

    August 27 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks for the pics Mole. Sad you couldn't get any pics from the cockpits :/

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch created new topic Mole's trip to Militarhistorisches Museum, Berlin, Gatow Airfield..

    August 27 at 10:06 pm

    My wife and I took my son to Berlin for his 15th Birthday. He never liked bikes anyway.... Saturday afternoon, after a lot of walking around, they both decided to have...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Raise your glass to Ten Beers for his RL2 (and to BK for being almost there!).

    August 27 at 5:56 pm

    Congratulations to Ten Beers for getting its RL2 yesterday after a long training flight. Also to BK who, despite a capricious computer, is 90% to get his RL2 too. Finaly,...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 27 at 4:46 pm

    Yup, all zips zipped.....

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 4:31 pm

    Hey BK. If you got concerns about anything related to BSD, please share. We would have been able to explain the purpose of the training system and, as you saw, it is not a...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 27 at 4:04 pm

    Remember guys to use Notepad++ to edit your lua files. Not the Windows notepad or it will screw up your files.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 4:01 pm

    The Log can take decimals, but for reason I can't explain, you need to use the , and not the .

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 27 at 3:58 pm

    Is that the 3Gb file?

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 3:50 pm

    Re the SA342, there was some confusion caused by the different cockpits we were all using.  Me I prefer the 'full english' with clean windscreens.. anyway to avoid any...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 27 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Reed... I take it you can not make this afternoon or can you? As for the overlay toggle, it is only necessary if you want to remove the small overlay from your DCS...

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 27 at 1:44 pm

    Gizzy, With your controls setup, which I am now using. Which key would you assign or replace for the SR radio overlay?

    7 years ago

  • Ten_Beers replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 4:58 am

    Fantastic training session!  Thanks again Gizzy!   Great tips on flying the Gazelle.  I haven't spent much time with that module but I really enjoyed flying today....

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 4:04 am

       Yes. The training is helping a LOT. I can pretty much fly the Gazelle now, and the navigation components on the Huey are what I consider to be one of the most...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 27 at 12:30 am

    OK, well with all my computer problems, I'll put it on my 7 inch display and just lift the HMD when I need to.

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 27 at 12:22 am

    Thanks Gizzy for your time and training. It helped a lot.  I must say at first I thought this whole training, RL level..1000, 2000 thing would be the death of BSD. If...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z.

    August 26 at 11:10 pm

    Training Session 27th August 1800 22.30z

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 26 at 5:21 pm

    BIG SCREEN is I believe available for the VIVE in Beta (free) BS works fine with the rift with ALT TAB just make sure you start the VIVE, start BIG SCREEN, then from...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 26 at 4:27 pm

    I need to test it with the Vive, both Ten and I use it. I can put it on my monitor I use for TS but that means I have to lift the HMD to see it, I'd rather not have to do...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 26 at 3:59 pm

    Just as heads up, with the overlay: the TRANSPARENCY and SIZE are user defined at will with your mouse at any time in gameplay....

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 9:42 pm

    BSD MODS v1.00.zip

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 8:55 pm

    C de G I stopped looking at the code after half an hour.... there is no real need for it. The Mistral & Tarawa clashed and cancelled out one another because of...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 6:46 pm

    Let's drop the Charles de Gaulle. I had the same problem when spawning on it. It will save space and hassle. I'll have a look at the Wasp class, but I don't understand...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 6:33 pm

    to be sure, to be sure.... (an old irish saying @posting twice.... ha ha)

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 6:24 pm

    Well, Tarawa class has never seen Gazelles on the deck. Mistral Class did, as well as US choppers. So it is more realistic to have Mistral class :)

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 6:24 pm

    Well, Tarawa class has never seen Gazelles on the deck. Mistral Class did, as well as US choppers. So it is more realistic to have Mistral class :)

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 3:10 pm

    Done... Delete the 229th 02 file and replace with BSD STABLE & ALPHA 02.zip.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 25 at 2:38 pm

    You don't need to uninstall. You just have to comment one line in the export.lua and UR will not interfere with SR. It's actually quite simple to switch between SR and UR by...

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 25 at 1:05 pm

    Great news. Should we uninstall UR then?

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 8:38 am

    I'll have a look later today. The Mistral is the same as the Tarawa... both are on the same chassis (mistral) just the flight deck is different being re-badged with US...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 2:58 am

    Can you guys try the Charles De Gaulle? I had two crashes with it when trying this mod gain on the latest DCS 1.5.7 version. Maybe it is not fully compatible...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic SR and Mods Packs for BSD: Minutes of meeting.

    August 25 at 2:22 am

    A quick update for BSD pilots about our discussions tonight with high command: Gizzy, Eagle_Rising and Myself following the rough time we had during our last mission with UR...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 25 at 1:48 am

    I uploaded the missing mods here: 

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Congratulations to Guitrz for his RL2 and to Gizzy for his promotion!.

    August 24 at 7:25 pm

    Well done!

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic De-Brief Darkhorse.

    August 24 at 7:25 pm

    Yeah if it could go wrong it did! Good news for me is it was a corrupt video driver file that caused my computer crash. With that fixed  and a DVI to HDMI adapter gone bad at...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic BSD MODS Packs: content and evolution.

    August 24 at 2:51 am

    This thread will be used to discuss about the MODS pack(s) and their evolution. First of all Gizzy, I installed one after the other the 9 Packs you sent me...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Congratulations to Guitrz for his RL2 and to Gizzy for his promotion!.

    August 23 at 8:03 pm

    Congrats to both!

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic De-Brief Darkhorse.

    August 21 at 10:39 am

    SR v UR Lets have a look at the 2 systems... as RedLine said in the shoutbox, UR is more sophisticated and...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic De-Brief Darkhorse.

    August 21 at 3:43 am

    That was a real pain in the @ss  start. Wow. Everything that can go wrong did. Mods, crashes and UR. Great. The weirdest thing is that the UR test run we made before the...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic De-Brief Darkhorse.

    August 21 at 12:11 am

    Oh dear what a calamity... :) A lot of farfing about re MODS, UR and DCS and assets packs was a real pain. I had designed the mission to get people working...

    7 years ago

  • Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Congratulations to Guitrz for his RL2 and to Gizzy for his promotion!.

    August 20 at 2:35 pm

    Congratulations Gizzy!!

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Congratulations to Guitrz for his RL2 and to Gizzy for his promotion!.

    August 20 at 2:02 am

    Following a thorough evaluation by our instructor Gizzy, Guitrz has been granted RL2. He is now cleared to take part in more complex mission (starting this coming Sunday by...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz liked a reply to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 20 at 1:58 am

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz said thank you to Gizzy Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 20 at 1:58 am

    Curiosity is good.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 19 at 7:00 pm

    Curiosity is good.

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 19 at 6:30 pm

       My brain stopped working while I made the question, I meant to say contour. My point was that after the break, the helicopter will be too fast to safely perform NOE,...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 19 at 9:17 am

    Good point and I understand where you are coming from... So, lets have a look at terminology and mode of tactical travel... LOW...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 19 at 3:39 am

      I have a question... how is the gunship going to egress "NOE" at "MAX" speed? Suppose low level works too?

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 19 at 12:29 am

    Mission Briefing page updated.... including MODS & SKIN links... Server will be up 30 minutes early for anyone wishing to test UR... STILL ROOM FOR ANYONE...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    August 18 at 4:00 pm

    Using PTT in UR:

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 18 at 9:12 am

    @DK1837... Yup :) Keyboard method is fine providing everyone knows it, as in an IL2 group... it will give 3.33KM accuracy 4 figure MGRS will give you 1KM...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 18 at 7:56 am

    DK 1837?, lower left dot.. or as we did in IL2 '46 split the grid using the keyboard key pad so if you said DK13 key 9,6 I'd know about where it was.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 9:21 pm

    TACTICAL FLYING …. some ramblings that may be of interest...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 6:18 pm

    Spot on Guitrz, you've got it.... :) In Game, when you're very bored, try zooming so that a 10KM square fills the screen - its possible to quite quite...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 6:06 pm

    I'm eyeballing it from the pictures you sent just so I don't have to open the game :P   Rightmost one is DK3632   Bottom-mid one should be...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 10:03 am

    ROSTER Thanks Redline for joining... it'll be nice to meet you.. Red 1 Mi-17 Heavy...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 9:35 am

    As things start to progress a little, maybe start thinking tactical a little anr communication so lets look at grid references a little more.Here's a very quick...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 9:24 am

    MODS.. Rangers79  *** LINK *** ZPU AAA Family - 24mb Need to chat about...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 4:14 am

    No mods required for this mission Gizzy, right?

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 17 at 2:51 am

    Sounds good by me

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 9:24 pm

    You're be a Huey Slick with BW as your FL.  BAD will be Mi-17 Heavy Gunship with me in a L Gazelle. If we can find a confident Gazelle pilot then Ten Beers...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 9:03 pm

    I'm also in, just don't count on me actually flying a Gazelle, still a long way from doing that seamlessly...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks mate, Slick it is BW, perfect.... Incidentally for those with VR the terrain is perfect for it, I've just been checking out the area I had in mind and VR...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 7:34 pm

    I'm in, Slick but go gunship if I have to.... Huey.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 7:07 pm

    Holy Moses..... YOU HAVE NOT READ 'LOW LEVEL HELL'.......... you'll love it... one of, if not the, best - probably above...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic DARKHORSE.

    August 16 at 6:34 pm

    Sounds great Gizzy. Hope we'll have 4 people for this mission. It's awfully quiet this Summer. And I just ordered the book on Amazon by the way.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic DARKHORSE.

    August 15 at 6:51 am

    Background: Vietnam era... DARKHORSEThe 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment ("Blackhorse Regiment) White...

    7 years ago

  • Trip Rodriguez created new topic Help me send my 90 y/o Dad (who was a B-25 Flight Engineer) on a B-25 ride!.

    August 7 at 8:07 am

    Greetings friends, I inquired with the brass and was given the go-ahead to post this here for your consideration. I'm working on getting Dad his first B-25 ride in...

    7 years ago

  • Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.

    August 6 at 9:42 am

    Hey guys, sorry I've been MIA for a week or so. I'm Dad's primary caregiver (he is 90 years old) had a medical scare culminating in a hospitalization.  It just turned out to...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.

    August 3 at 3:09 am

    Apparently, that little rudder deflects the air coming from that massive exhaust behind it. In some other models the rudder is at an angle, to use the downwash of the rotor...

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    August 2 at 10:53 pm

    Do I keep pilot and jtac checked? Do I check DCS open beta and alpha checked? Reed

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.

    August 2 at 10:14 pm

    Surprisingly, there are still a number of them still flying. I had a look on youtube and found different videos like this one:

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.

    August 2 at 4:04 pm

      The Djinn is really interesting. Wonder how it's like to fly that.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Pictures of unusual vintage choppers.

    August 2 at 1:41 pm

    A few pictures of some aircraft kept in an aerospace museum in south west of France. All those choppers are 50 to 60 years old.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    August 1 at 5:47 pm

    Open UR and make note of your current Dashboard settings... a screenshot grab will do the trick - else use a pencil. Make sure TS and UR are closed. Download...

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    August 1 at 4:44 pm

    How do we update the Unviers Radio. Do we need to go through this process each time?

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    July 27 at 8:45 pm

    @Where did you find...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...

    July 27 at 8:30 pm

    Yes Caucasus 2 will, hopefully, be good... I still prefer Caucasus as it is to Normandy.... Collidable stuff and details aside... I prefer the terrain diversity.... but...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    July 27 at 7:58 pm

    Indeed. Where did you find this? Very good. 

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...

    July 27 at 7:54 pm

    Thanks for the link summary Gizzy. Very interesting indeed. I am so excited about Caucasus 2 and hind right now. By the time we get the apache, I wish BSD to have grown enough...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic Generic MIZ Template.

    July 27 at 1:06 pm

    BSD Basic Template. Based at SOCHI-ADLER Move the aircraft,...

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    July 26 at 9:56 pm

    Amazing post. 

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic RADIOS & UNIVERS RADIO.

    July 26 at 1:23 pm

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...

    July 25 at 6:40 pm

    Being a rotor head I'd love to see a AH-64, Loach, or BlackHawk at some point. The BO-105, OH-58, and Ch-53 mentioned in other threads will be awesome too. If at least...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic Interview with Wags re DCS... some interesting points...

    July 25 at 6:27 pm

    Wags Interview.... 17th July 17 - a bit long but a few points of interest....@Genbrien: Syran over at Mudspike shared the following bullet points, based on his...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.

    July 25 at 12:23 pm

    And my beloved wife and son for all their support.... (wipes away a tear) And yes, I will build a mission. I have just spent the last 3 months building a...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.

    July 25 at 12:20 pm

    (Smiles)Thank you! I'd like to thank Gizzy for the training, and BaD for giving us BSD, giving us a reason to train!

    7 years ago

  • Reed replied to the topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.

    July 25 at 2:23 am

    Awesome, Strong work. Reed

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC created new topic Congratulations to Trainee Molevitch for achieving RL2!.

    July 25 at 12:38 am

    Following thorough evaluation by his instructor Gizzy, Trainee Molevitch has been granted the Readiness Level 2. He is hence authorized to fly on all future RL2...

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic TMWH UH1H PROFILE .

    July 24 at 8:01 pm

    Excellent. Got it working. I like it. Swapped a few things and it feels good.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic TMWH UH1H PROFILE .

    July 24 at 6:28 pm

    Reed asked for this the other night, I'll fire it in here as it may interest others...  It is a set up with a Gunship slant and is a handy place to start to develop it into...

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.

    July 24 at 5:35 pm

    I had a great time. I learned a lot, hopefully I retained some good info. I like the classroom portion, short and sweet. Land nav is hard, but using the points in the future...

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.

    July 24 at 1:37 pm

    Bad, That sounds like a great Idea, maybe can also do it at night or with low visibility. Get some IFR and ILS approaches in. Reed

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.

    July 24 at 4:10 am

    Pilot's profiles have been updated according to the evaluation forms submitted Gizzy. Thanks. I really like the few slides you are doing before the flight. It was kept...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic De-Brief Training 23JUL17.

    July 23 at 11:42 pm

    Aim: To ensure a practical...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC said thank you to Gizzy Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 11:36 pm

    1800 zulu 1800 UTC 1900 BST 1300 EST 1400...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 11:33 pm

    Gizzy, can we have your training slides uploaded on the BSD library so everybody can have a look at them? I am thinking of the ones tonight and the ones for the  gun runs....

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 11:13 pm

    You cannot move the F10 map, that's fixed to the DCS GUI main screen.  By Maps I was referring to briefing maps, pdf, google maps, A10c map exports - there's a few on the web...

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 10:54 pm

    Great day Gizzy, really it was. How can I move the map to a second monitor? Reed

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 9:34 am

    The issue with DCS using multi-monitors is that the F10 map can be distorted is used to cover several screens.  You can force the main gui to one screen and 'export' others...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 9:29 am

    https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=89282&highlight=multimonitor

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 23 at 3:08 am

    Videos watched, Dl'd the program. I only have one monitor (dell 34" 3440x1440). I have have a second monitor I can set up if need be, not sure if DCS allows for...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 22 at 11:08 pm

    1800 zulu 1800 UTC 1900 BST 1300 EST 1400...

    7 years ago

  • jnr4817 replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 22 at 7:37 pm

    I just registered. Clarification 1400 USA time? What time zone? I'm in Central. Looking forward to some good instruction. Never used the knee board...

    7 years ago

  • Blackwolf replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.

    July 22 at 5:01 pm

    I'm out for the week, going to the beach for some R&R. When I get back I need to set up my check rides for the Ka-50 and Gazelle.

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.

    July 21 at 11:18 pm

    Mission brief updated...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 10:53 pm

    Hey Guitrz, Don't knock the paper mache! I am sure a lot of Russian hardware is made of worse stuff.... I will get a quote for shipping by...

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 9:09 pm

    Also I'll probably ruin it trying to make a paper mache copy of a Hind cyclic anyway.

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 9:09 pm

    Also I'll probably ruin it trying to make a paper mache copy of a Hind cyclic anyway.

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 9:08 pm

    I'll keep it in mind, although I'm probably cursed on everything regarding post offices. Always had problems with them, and still no sign of BK's pedals...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 6:18 pm

    Thanks Guitrz!  I now really do have a spare MSFFB2 if you want one....  Mole

    7 years ago

  • Guitrz replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 21 at 12:43 pm

    Never knew I could feel so much envy Great work Mole

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.

    July 20 at 8:28 pm

    Okay Bad, thanks for coming in, yeah it's sort of a pain... but I suppose that's life.... RL has to be factored in now...and of course it is summer & evening for me but...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 20 at 6:10 pm

    Let Gizzy know by registering to the flight Mole.

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 20 at 5:54 pm

    I certainly plan on being part of this.

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 20 at 11:08 am

    WOW! Thanks for these Gizzy! I have just watched them all 3 times and have a huge grin on my face and a funny feeling in my chest! I really thought I was going to ditch it in...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 20 at 10:30 am

    A Continuation.... a few video snips.... to maybe generate interest.... training can be fun... Close formation practice, getting used to 3 rotor disc...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 20 at 2:13 am

    OK. All evaluations updated. We are still missing Ten Beers and Reed from you eagle.

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 11:08 pm

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 11:08 pm

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch said thank you to Gizzy Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 11:08 pm

    That's sincerely very impressive Mole and as you demonstrated it works a treat.... I never progressed beyond a 2lb engineering hammer....!

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 11:07 pm

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch said thank you to BaD CrC for his/her reply to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 11:07 pm

    Mole, this is totally awesome. This will be soon the most sought after cyclic/collective...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 9:29 pm

    That's sincerely very impressive Mole and as you demonstrated it works a treat.... I never progressed beyond a 2lb engineering hammer....!

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 7:53 pm

    Looks good to me, thanks.... To the French English is offensive Period! :)  Many a pleasant time in cafes in Brittany spending 30 minutes with a dictionary to get somnething...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 7:44 pm

    Mole, this is totally awesome. This will be soon the most sought after cyclic/collective...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 7:35 pm

    Hey Gizzy, Sooooo, I updated the profiles accordingly to make the tasks you listed aircraft specific AND I updated the evaluation form AND I corrected Molevitch...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch created new topic Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes.

    July 19 at 7:25 pm

    So Gentlemen Pilots, Here is the (almost) finished restored, enhanced and functional Mi-24 Cyclic and Collective with Magnetic Brakes. I am not sure how much to share,...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 19 at 6:37 pm

    Sounds good... although this will be more theory followed by individual application and a group session, if we have a group, rather than one on one... There will be...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 6:14 pm

    Re-reading what I said ''I think the current...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 6:01 pm

    I think a big dose of common sense and instructor discretion is the answer. Take example Pilot 'A'.  Instructor 'B' knows him and has seen him fly various airframes......

    7 years ago

  • Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 4:02 pm

    Ya we can make it more aircraft specific realize it will take longer for everyone to get qualified. I was just trying to speed the training up because I don't think...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Mission 22 JUL 17.

    July 19 at 3:56 pm

    Yeah. This is still a problem here. I keep explaining the issue to our pilots but there are still many of them who are not sure to be available and don't register. Then they...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 19 at 3:37 pm

    I'll probably join Gizzy to see how you are doing these things. After reading Molevitch post, I want to see that!

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 3:35 pm

    I have no problem with that Gizzy. Thanks for this feedback. Eagle, what do you think? I got the tasks in the profile sorted now. Molevitch have his profile updated...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic Training Session 23rd July.

    July 19 at 1:41 pm

    A duplication of the calender I know but for maximum publicity...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy created new topic Mission 22 JUL 17.

    July 19 at 1:25 pm

    Only 2 have registered for the mission 22 JUL 17, which is fine, but is there any other interest before I finalise the mission and close registration? It is difficult...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 1:08 pm

    Molevitch task form submitted for the 19th July. 2 things, 1 simple the other controversial.... (1) Training time, pilot & trainer - are they to be logged...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 19 at 9:09 am

    At that location I use a measured 7° standard grass slope for Mi8 side landing and this Mole landed upon perfectly. At 7°, providing you can maintain a stable hover and slow...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 19 at 4:59 am

    Crap. I just discover a bug. Whenever someone log hours in the log book and save it, it is resetting all the tasks to nothing! Arghh. Working on it. Sorry guys.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 19 at 12:15 am

    That's a pretty good idea to use the rooftop for slope landings. I would have think that it exceeds max slope for the Mi8, but apparently it's OK for DCS.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC said thank you to Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 19 at 12:14 am

    My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC liked the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 19 at 12:14 am

    Good day Gentlemen, So, this afternoon, I had booked a training session with PI Gizzy, to get my RL assessment. I elected to fly the Mi-8, as it is really my favourite...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 18 at 11:02 pm

    Thanks for the video GIZZY! Ha, that was great! Big grin here.... Fellow pilots, who wants in on the nav tute?

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch said thank you to Gizzy for his/her reply to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 18 at 11:01 pm

    My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 10:03 pm

    Do not be surprised if it is the same for the others that I've seen if you want the basics nailed - and it can be fun, not just training, training if handled right.... ...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 18 at 9:50 pm

    The further training that Mole referred to rerlates to: Task 1000 participate in a crew mission briefing

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 18 at 9:48 pm

    My pleasure Mole, I enjoyed it.... Mole's landing on the roof of a hangar was to show him the technique of stable hover, touch on wheel down, then the nose using your...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 9:17 pm

    You rock Gizzy.  About the 1053, maybe I got something wrong when copying...

    7 years ago

  • Molevitch created new topic Benefits of Training with Gizzy.

    July 18 at 8:42 pm

    Good day Gentlemen, So, this afternoon, I had booked a training session with PI Gizzy, to get my RL assessment. I elected to fly the Mi-8, as it is really my favourite...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 7:54 pm

    1034 applies to the Mi-8...... OK.... Eagle has Task 1053Perform VMC...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 7:22 pm

    1034 and 1070 are Aircraft Specific Tasks 1K (just below the TASKS1K in the form). 1034 doesn't apply to skidded choppers. The 1053 doesn't exist AFAIK.

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 7:14 pm

    Wow. 2.5 hours?! How did it go? How were you able to evaluate the different Tasks 1K? Whenever you find some tine, send me Mole's evaluation form in...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 7:13 pm

    The task form does not have 1034 - 1053 - 1070 I'll hold fire before submission re mole. I'll fire a PM at Mole confirming what we covered today and whats...

    7 years ago

  • Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 6:42 pm

    That's a pretty good document Gizzy. Honestly radio comms in the real world is one of the hardest things to pick up and really just takes time and I think we should keep it...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 6:01 pm

    Oh forgot to mention I spent 2 1/2 hours with Mole this afternoon with the Mi-8... Just got a PM saying " Hi...

    7 years ago

  • Gizzy replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 5:49 pm

    MIght be of interest on the radio front... I probably fired this at you before bundled... no...

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 5:13 pm

    Done. 

    7 years ago

  • BaDCrC replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 3:48 pm

    Will need to add this in the brevity.

    7 years ago

  • Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training - the way forward.

    July 18 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks Bad I'll be on tonight but I go on orders for a month after this week so I might not be here as much as I want. As for the sop for radio comms this is...

    7 years ago