Black Shark Den Forum
-
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 22 at 11:04 pm
I kind of thought that was why. So if the VR touch gloves work in DCS you would be in tall cotton! :) -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 22 at 10:09 pm
Hey @Blackwolf! I'm going to copy/paste a reply I wrote to this very question a couple weeks ago. If you have any more questions after reading this I'll be happy to answer... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 22 at 6:35 pm
I got a question, are you going to use VR with this all the time? If so why put all the time in building a full pit? It looks awesome but in VR you won't see it. Just... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 22 at 1:27 pm
Hey trip I thought I would show you what I got to play with this weekend -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 22 at 8:58 am
Update May 21st: -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 21 at 5:43 pm
Good news my VR is fixed! Driver issues had me pulling my hair out! Fixed it just in time for Normandy! :D -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 21 at 9:47 am
No problem and no rush. You travel a lot for work. I know how that is.... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 21 at 4:45 am
Not yet. Sorry, I was traveling abroad thursday to saturday. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 19 at 12:12 pm
Update for May 19th: Minimum work required to start flying: Cyclic warthog tube not done Collective not functional New Motion... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 19 at 6:17 am
Is it uploaded already? I haven't found it.... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 19 at 12:42 am
I will download the mission and fly it to see if I can find the Farp too. Soon as I figure out my VR problems. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 18 at 6:39 pm
Will do a decoded TAF next time. Units can send FM signals, yes, but you can set up a signal pretty much everywhere you want using trigger zones. So you just have to... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 18 at 2:41 am
Not sure about the FARP, but infantry units can (and the FARP had infantry units). -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 18 at 1:38 am
I had a great time. I was late, sorry. I got everything figured and headed toward what I thought was the correct direction. Well, its was not. The ADF also didn't help any. I... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 7:58 pm
I don't know about anyone else but I would like a better weather briefing instead of just a TAF especially if we are not going to use atis. Maybe nothing as crazy as what I do... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 4:03 pm
Need to update the briefing with the correct coordinates for the UN camp and the weather forecast with the proper QNH values. I don't want to upset Eagle more than what he was... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 2:56 pm
Thanks, that would be amazing! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 11:43 am
I'lll upload the mission on the website Mole. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 9:43 am
Hi BaD, hi everyone. I wish I could have done this flight. If I can download it, then I can fly it solo, and at least catch up for the next few missions. If the next... -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief UNAMT Day 1 - Deployment.
May 17 at 5:02 am
Mission time:2,5 hours. (remember to log these hours in your logbook) -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 16 at 9:26 pm
Thank you @jnr4817 ! I'm really looking forward to getting back in the air. -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 16 at 2:00 pm
So, jealous. Awesome work. Coming along very nice. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 16 at 7:46 am
Here is tonight's update! The pedestal/instrument panel frame is in! It's really starting to come together. Now to make the Pedestal panels. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 14 at 11:18 pm
Thanks BaD! It certainly has been my dream since I was a kid. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 13 at 4:55 pm
Wow. This is really an amazing setup you have here trip. I think it's everyone's dream to have a FFS at home. And the real Huey collective looks awesome. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 13 at 6:41 am
Alright, the collective is mounted in what will become the permanent mount with some more work! Faster than I had hoped. A real Huey pilot (who hasn't... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 13 at 2:45 am
Ok got the photo of the nearly finished panel. Also the collective came today and I'm thrilled with it! I already successfully swapped the collective head out with... -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to Robin Archer for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:44 am
Like the Huey Collective buy! And a reasonable price really.... Happy Birthday! -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to Guilherme Trzaskowski for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:44 am
Happy birthday, and let us know how well the new collective fits! -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to craig for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:43 am
That's pretty awesome trip. If you need help finding any info on the Huey I can probably help. I used to fly the OH-58A/C and I know a lot of people that used to fly the Huey.... -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to Guilherme Trzaskowski for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:43 am
I suppose one of the drawbacks of using VR is that you really have to snake around to reach some switches. But with a moving pit like yours, Trip, it's gotta be worth it... -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to BK for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:43 am
The Shark and the Huey are my go to ones. I saw your motion pit on Youtube a while back and thought wow VR and motion? What I wouldn't give for that! I thought about buying... -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to BaDCrC for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:43 am
Trip Rodriguez wrote:That is sweet Bad! Do you not VR at all since you have that rig all set up? The Ka-50 does seem better suited... -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to BK for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:42 am
ok so I'm geeking out now..man I wish I could build one..but It would cost me half my stuff and I'd have to move to a new place. -
Trip Rodriguez said thank you to Robin Archer for his/her reply to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 12 at 7:42 am
Hi Trip, Re my new build: Once I have all components delivered I will begin documenting. I will start with a full scale drawing to determine how it will all... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 10 at 7:53 pm
That sounds fantastic Mole, and thanks for the kind words sir. I will get a big head when (if) I ever manage to build a CNC router to make my panels with. Using a... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 10 at 11:46 am
Hi Trip, Re my new build: Once I have all components delivered I will begin documenting. I will start with a full scale drawing to determine how it will all... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 10 at 11:01 am
Alright guys, I hate to show something when it still looks this rough but i promised updates! This is the beginning of the main panel. I'm telling myself... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 9 at 10:01 am
I will be very interested to see your build, please post absolutely as much detail as possible in case some of us want to try to copy your design! -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 9 at 9:57 am
Hmmmm, this hobby can get expensive! Still, cheaper than sports cars and fast women I suppose.... I just secured a Lynx pilot's cyclic on eBay UK for a great price. I... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 9 at 7:32 am
It can be used as a two seater yes. We've even played with that a bit, but requires two VR gaming PC's. I have two seats and can do Gazelle multi crew if someone brings a... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 9 at 6:13 am
Are you planning to make it a 2 seater? -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 9 at 12:45 am
Here is the pic of the current status. Sorry it's a terrible picture, best I could get at the moment. It's a little hard to tell in the picture but the right edge of the... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 8 at 11:26 pm
Ha @Blackwolf yeah it took a lot of sacrifice for me to make it happen. @Eagle_Rising Thanks for the info! This changes my pedal plans a bit, and yes I'll remember... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 8 at 10:47 pm
ok so I'm geeking out now..man I wish I could build one..but It would cost me half my stuff and I'd have to move to a new place. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 8 at 4:26 pm
That's pretty awesome trip. If you need help finding any info on the Huey I can probably help. I used to fly the OH-58A/C and I know a lot of people that used to fly the Huey.... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 8 at 9:57 am
Since I'm unable to take a check ride or otherwise participate in flying until my cockpit is put back together I decided I would post here (I have no access to the mess yet)... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 7 at 5:47 am
Thanks! As for the collective, the real thing at a price very similar to a 3D printed imitation seems like a fantastic deal to me! Besides, everyone knows that having real... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 6 at 4:24 pm
Happy birthday, and let us know how well the new collective fits! -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 6 at 3:33 pm
Like the Huey Collective buy! And a reasonable price really.... -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 6 at 12:50 pm
Happy Birthday Trip! Look forward to flying with you. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 6 at 12:49 pm
So I've officially committed to the Huey! This came in the form of buying something I really couldn't afford on ebay for my birthday! I've got this on the way: -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 6 at 5:02 am
BaDCrC wrote:Trip. On the front page, right, below upcoming missions and above Notams, you have a box that displays the number of PM... -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 5 at 8:26 pm
I had a great time last night. Learned a lot from the instruction and little time I was able to fly. Can't wait to do it again. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 5 at 1:26 pm
Trip. On the front page, right, below upcoming missions and above Notams, you have a box that displays the number of PM and if there are any new. Just click on it and you'll... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 5 at 7:35 am
Guitrz I'll have to chat with you a bit about it. I can give you what knowledge I have to aid you in deciding and point you to where to get the info (and parts if you go with... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 5 at 2:46 am
I suppose one of the drawbacks of using VR is that you really have to snake around to reach some switches. But with a moving pit like yours, Trip, it's gotta be worth it... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 11:37 pm
Thanks Bad! Glad to hear you don't have issues spotting targets in VR Blackwolf. It is funny how much harder it is to actually turn around than to use TrackIR or a... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 10:18 pm
The Shark and the Huey are my go to ones. I saw your motion pit on Youtube a while back and thought wow VR and motion? What I wouldn't give for that! I thought about buying... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 3:14 pm
Trip Rodriguez wrote:That is sweet Bad! Do you not VR at all since you have that rig all set up? The Ka-50 does seem better suited... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 7:45 am
Guitrz wrote: Personally I'd recommend the Huey to get a better grasp on basics. You can feel the aircraft better (like the shake... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 6:39 am
The missions are often, if not usually a mixture of airframes anyway, with tasks for attackers (Ka50, Gazelle) and tasks for transports (Huey, Hip). Though of course the Huey... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 6:07 am
Personally I'd recommend the Huey to get a better grasp on basics. You can feel the aircraft better (like the shake when going into translational lift, for example) and you... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 4 at 4:15 am
That is sweet Bad! Do you not VR at all since you have that rig all set up? The Ka-50 does seem better suited to a triple monitor rig than any other aircraft in DCS due to... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 9:22 pm
Guitrz wrote: Doesn't Bad have a sweet Ka-50 pit? Maybe he can help you a bit, Trip. :)I do! Built in... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 4:46 pm
Heh, Don't tell me that! Huey first! I started a bit last night, but probably won't be able to work on it much more until after the weekend or my wife will have my head on a... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 4:04 pm
Doesn't Bad have a sweet Ka-50 pit? Maybe he can help you a bit, Trip. :) -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 3 at 1:41 pm
Hi Reed, Well, I am using OvGME but some of us are still using JSGME, which is alright. How it works is pretty well explained in the readme or on the ED forum. It's... -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 8:37 am
Thanks for the kind words Mole! My projects are not built out of talent or skill, they are built out of sheer will! I've decided to put the Gazelle pit on hold due... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 7:25 am
Hi Trip, I have been following your hardware simpit builds for some time. Impressive stuff! I look forward to meeting you in the air or on TS. Mole -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 3 at 7:03 am
@BaDCrC Thanks, I'm really looking forward to getting back in the air as I'm sure you can imagine. -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 2 at 10:30 pm
Excellent, I should be able to make Thur. My dog is having surgery, so unless things go bad, Ill be available. I just got the Gazelle so I am still learning the systems, but... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 1:09 pm
Hmmm, yeah. Doesn't make sense to be able to take more with a Huey than with a Blackhawk.... I will try to find other sources. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 2 at 1:06 pm
That's OK Trip. Let us know when you are ready to fly and we'll set up something for you. -
Trip Rodriguez replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 2 at 3:53 am
Thanks guys! @BadCrC Currently my sim cockpit is in pieces, taken apart for painting and upgrades so I can't fly currently. I don't know for sure how long... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 3:24 am
Idk about that bad we can only carry 12 max in the UH-60 13 if you kicked out one of the crew chiefs. Maybe they are including the crew in that number? -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 2 at 3:15 am
Alright, let's meet Thursday then, 2100 EST. I'll send you the details to connect on the TS server. Make sure you are familiar with the Gazelle systems (they are not very hard... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 3:10 am
Yes BK, but I thought you were down south of Dusheti with Bad, which is another thing I was forgetting to do: make a mental map of where everyone in the flight is (or just... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 3:00 am
Specs found on Wiki about the Huey? -
jnr4817 replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 2 at 2:52 am
Excellent. IRL I am a Flight Nurse. We utilize EuroCopter or Airbus EC130, EC135, EC145. I am available Wed, Thurs, Friday night, depending on the Wife. I just bought the... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 1:57 am
Cool Bad, But I thought I read the Huey could only take 10? I may be wrong on that but wouldn't that be overloaded? -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 1:51 am
Found the problem with Eagle's Huey. Cyrano's script was limiting the Huey to 8 passengers max when the group to load was 12. It wasn't a problem for the Mi8 who was limited... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 2 at 1:50 am
Yeah and that's not auto hover there! I can't find the screenshot of us in the mixed hover, Mi-8, KA-50, Huey and Gazelle. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 2 at 1:42 am
Trial by fire Guitrz, we have all gone through it. Leading isn't easy in any way. Its a very hard thing to do, you have to know where you are, where your flight is, what they... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 2 at 1:06 am
You know you're in trouble when your mom says you two gotta have a hover meeting! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 2 at 1:06 am
We'll have a session this week if you are available along with Trip Rodriguez since you guys applied almost at the same time. Have a look at my reply to Trip for the... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Reed.
May 2 at 12:15 am
Hi Reed, Thanks for your post. You have found the right group to learn from. We have many Veteran pilots from the sims and a few real world chopper pilots as well. If... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 2 at 12:02 am
Hi RIP, and welcome to the BSD! As Bad said, we should be able to fulfill your expectations. We do like to joke and have fun but we get down right serious when we need... -
jnr4817 created new topic Application for Reed.
May 1 at 11:30 pm
your call sign: Reed your age: 34 your type of internet connection and speed: xfinity cable, highest speed I can pay for your timezone: ... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 8:52 pm
Yes, I saw them too. He's more a Gazelle pilot I think. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 8:21 pm
Wish I could have been there! Looks like you all had a a great time. I can usually make it for the Sunday afternoon's, it's not too late for me, (19,00 GMT), but we had... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 5:57 pm
No worry Guitrz. These are not critics, just constructive advises for next time you are leading a flight. We need to have several pilots able to lead and not just always the... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 4:27 pm
Yep. I never had any combat training while leading the flight, so it's really my fault on that one. About flighttime, do any of you remember when exactly in the... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 1 at 3:14 pm
Hi RIP! Good story about your call sign, thanks for sharing! I think we should be able to fulfill your expectations. The training of our current pilots is... -
Trip Rodriguez created new topic Application for Trip Rodriguez.
May 1 at 3:52 am
Call Sign: RIP Age:36 Internet Specs: Cable 25mb down 5mb up Timezone: EST Availability: Weekdays 6pm to 2am. Weekends... -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 3:30 am
After dropping off the last group of troops, my Mi8 was hit by enemy fire. -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief CAS/SEAD mission on Georgian Winter Part2.
May 1 at 2:20 am
Total mission time: 3.5 hours (not everyone stayed or arrived at the same time though so fill your logbook... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 29 at 6:59 pm
Yes, I didn't notice I was climbing slightly during my run, and my bombs fell long! The procedure is: ground stabilizing the Shkval at the target, pressing... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 29 at 11:49 am
I have a conflict somewhere that won't let me drop bombs. At one point I hit a button and I did drop but I don't know what one it was. I dropped out to try and fix it (didn't)... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 29 at 4:07 am
Flight time 2 hours (update log book)Pilots: BK, TenBeers, Molevitch, Eagle_Rising, Guitrz, BaDCrC. Hey guys, it was a good session tonight. Sorry Guitrz that... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 6:42 pm
Found this nifty memo sheet for the ballistic selector: -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 6:15 pm
Shkval goes into "bombsight" mode when you turn off the Automatic Tracking switch. One important thing to note is that you shouldn't make changes to altitude after this step,... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 4:47 pm
Hi BaD, I would hardly call my words a tutorial, more a statement of what I have tried! And yes, anything less than 150 metres is a likely suicide.... I look forward... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 2:41 pm
Thanks Mole for the tutorial. I was about to do the same today. The Shkval does have a function equivalent to a bomb sight on the Ka50. I need to dig in my... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 6:24 am
In the Hip I have found that with toss bombing, I have to be careful not to snap the tail boom! Approach targets at speed 220, 150 alt. As they come into my "sight" pull an... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 28 at 12:48 am
I have to go over the KA-50's "bomb sight" again. I saw a youtube on it but the guy did go fast with it. I don't real want to dive bomb with it, I'm sure I'll touch rotors and... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 27 at 5:37 pm
I have now been trying toss bombing with the Mi-8. Works quite well! -
Molevitch replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 26 at 8:04 am
Aaah the much anticipated Mi24!! Not much news about that recently, just lots of speculation. It will really need to be multi crew to be perfect, but still viable for single... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 26 at 3:27 am
I actually thought about this economical scenario for a mission, but didn't really find a way for it to work. AND YES, I should get the Hip, as preparation for the Hind... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 25 at 5:41 pm
Yeah? I haven't tried the Ka-50 as a bomber. Everything else on it is so much more powerful, Vikhrs etc. It would be interesting to see economic restrictions in... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 25 at 4:27 pm
Wish I could test this. At least the Ka-50 has a "bombsight". -
Molevitch created new topic Bombing with the Mi-8..
April 25 at 11:21 am
Hi Fellow Pilots! So I thought I would try some bombing in the Mi-8, in preparation for this Friday's Training Session. Below are my conclusions and suggestions for... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Training/free flight 21 April, 2017.
April 22 at 1:03 pm
Dang, sorry I missed it! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training/free flight 21 April, 2017.
April 22 at 9:25 am
Thanks for the debrief BK. Let us know next time your formula for rockets. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 22 at 9:23 am
Oh. ok. Thanks guys. So it's just the crank mode that we need to know then. -
Blackwolf created new topic Training/free flight 21, 4, 2017.
April 22 at 3:38 am
Pilots: BK, Guitrz, Ten Beers. We just went over what we have learned in past training. Just to make sure after two weeks of no flying, that we could. Once we... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 22 at 12:30 am
Yep. Pretty much. But false-start is for maintenance only, I doubt it's normal procedure even with cold weather -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 22 at 12:15 am
Oh so I may have had it backwards. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 22 at 12:14 am
Crank is for when you flood the engine on start-up (actually modelled in-game, you can simulate by leaving the engine running for too long without pulling the fuel shut-off... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 22 at 12:11 am
One is to clear the fuel out so you don't have a fire, False start IIRC, and crank I think is for a very cold engine start when it below freezing. To get it warmed up enough... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 21 at 6:05 pm
Is it for when you have a flooded engine/carburettor? To prevent engine fire on start up? -
BaDCrC created new topic Difference between crank and false start?.
April 20 at 10:23 pm
So I am using this vacation to read a bit the new mi8 manual, and there is still something I don't understand, and this is also true for the ka50: when are you supposed to use... -
Blackwolf created new topic A boy named Sue II.
April 19 at 3:50 am
Flight test are ongoing with my new T-50. Paint will come soon. A lot of work in the cockpit is needed but it handles very well, its quick.. I can get a sonic boom without... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Crazy but its true..
April 15 at 3:13 pm
20th code in CLOD SR for the 20th and M for 13. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Crazy but its true..
April 15 at 3:06 pm
Not a chopper but I do like this shot. -
-
Molevitch replied to the topic Crazy but its true..
April 12 at 10:51 pm
Guitrz wrote: Tomorrow's your day, BK.Lucky its not a Friday! -
-
Blackwolf replied to the topic Crazy but its true..
April 12 at 3:56 am
The number keeps following me. Ordered food to go at Hardees with my co -worker They gave us numbers to get our food his number..6 mine, you guessed it 13! LOL Why wouldn't I... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter Part 2.
April 1 at 6:17 am
Bad, I know you changed it to KA-50's but in the brief there is no listing of fuel load out. Do yo have a set limit or is it up to us? -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter Part 2.
March 27 at 4:56 pm
Hi BaD, I had been practicing sling loading in Mi-8 a lot this past week, in anticipation of Sunday night's mission. Sadly, my understanding of US summertime relative... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter Part 2.
March 27 at 1:09 am
Engine failures were most certainly my fault. Need to get my shit together for further missions. -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief Georgian Winter Part 2.
March 26 at 10:53 pm
Pilots: BlackJack, Guitrz, BaDCrC, Ten Beers, BK, Molevitch Flying time: 2.5 hours Summary; This was quite a complex mission to fly with a good number... -
BaDCrC created new topic Briefing Georgian Winter part 2 (Sunday 26th March): Tasking.
March 26 at 3:42 am
For Sunday 26th March mission: Georgian Winter Part 2. -
-
BaDCrC replied to the topic Univers Radio installation tutorial.
March 24 at 6:09 pm
Up topic for Sunday. -
BaDCrC created new topic Thursday night training: Mountain flight.
March 24 at 3:47 am
Pilots: Blackjack (Mi8), Guitrz (Huey), Ten Beers (Huey), BaDCrC (Mi8). Time... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Crazy but its true..
March 24 at 12:17 am
Some says 13 is bad luck, some other says it's good luck. Go figure. -
Blackwolf created new topic Crazy but its true..
March 23 at 7:52 pm
Ok so my number on any plane has always been 13. My grandfather flew off of CV-13 Franklin (why I picked it.) As a cable tech in my 20's and 30's my tech number was 166. Add... -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 20 at 11:47 pm
Eagle, The flight went well. Look forward to flying with you. -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Welcome to Ten Beers!.
March 20 at 1:07 am
Thanks guys! I'm glad to be a part of the group. I do have a lot to learn and I am looking forward to it. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Welcome to Ten Beers!.
March 19 at 6:16 am
Once again (prob the 3rd time I'm saying this, but still), welcome Ten Beers. Hope you like everyone around BSD. Also you fly pretty well, for a new... -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome to Ten Beers!.
March 19 at 3:36 am
We had a real nice flight tonight with Ten Beers, BK, Guitrz and Molevitch. (log your flight time guys, 2 hours in Pilots/Pilots Log book). We covered the cold start... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 19 at 2:28 am
I hope the intro flight for Ten Beers went alright. I actually mananged to get on TS last night and do a quick meet and greet. I enjoyed the chat. -
BaDCrC added the topic to his favorites: OvGME: JSGME on steroids!.
March 18 at 10:23 pm
As you all know, JSGME is an abandonware now for many years and although it is still working pretty well in most cases, it is nonetheless very limited and basic. So there's... -
-
Molevitch created new topic VR Lens-Lab product.
March 18 at 1:38 pm
Hi All, So I just received my prescription lenses for my Oculus Rift. WOW!! Transformation!! If like me you are over a certain age, your... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 1:27 pm
And there's me thinking it was Old Dutch.... -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 1:03 pm
Many moons ago some high school friends of mine and I would get together on a Quake III mod called Smokin' Guns. It was a western movie themed first person shooter with... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 10:34 am
Hi Tenbeers, Welcome to BSD. Great bunch of fun guys! Some have extensive knowledge of flying the real things, which is fantastic for sim-pilots like me. Get some real... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 4:23 am
Guitrz wrote: Oh boy, can't wait to not be the new guy anymore :)Right? Anyways, welcome Tenbeers!... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 2:22 am
Oh boy, can't wait to not be the new guy anymore :) -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 12:32 am
I got the email with the server info. Thanks. You guys doing any flying tonight? -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 12:17 am
I emailed it to him, I don't see a way to PM him here. Maybe I just missed it. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 18 at 12:04 am
No , But i will send them to him now. See you at 2100. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 11:28 pm
So be it! See you tomorrow 2100 EST! I think BK already gave you the details for the TS server, right? -
Ten_Beers replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 9:08 pm
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I will make myself available for the flight tomorrow. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 8:18 pm
Hi Ten_Beers, Thanks for your application. As you might have read, we are asking for our applicants to be able at least to cold start the chopper they want to... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 6:04 pm
Hey Ten! Glad you're here. Ten and I have had a few flights together just messing around and shooting at stuff. As he said he is just getting into the choppers and he... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 17 at 2:40 pm
Version 1.3 has the following changes. Long-range SAM defences at Nellis only activate when the convoy gets attacked. Convoy switches from return fire to... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 2:29 pm
Warm welcome Ten Beers! But don't you mean that you're 50 years young?? -
Ten_Beers created new topic Application for TenBeers.
March 17 at 2:17 pm
I'm 50 years old and use the callsign TenBeers. My internet connection is DSL 25 meg. My timezone is USA EST and I am available randomly during... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 17 at 1:51 pm
I've added some more details to the briefing, as follows. Tactics and Notes: 1. The landing zone is a hollow east of the bend in the road, marked by a tire and... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Tuesday Training 3/14/17 .
March 16 at 2:37 am
I agree with BK on that part, I don't find the formation flying boring, quite the opposite actually. Guess I'm Jesus now, just like 80% of the population... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Tuesday Training 3/14/17 .
March 15 at 11:53 pm
LOL Heyzooss!... Sorry Guitrz..(we better not call him that) In Russia name picks you! I got the BK hung on me when we could only have 6 letter names BKWOLF The squad cut that... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Tuesday Training 3/14/17 .
March 15 at 7:32 am
For me it was a thoroughly useful and educational 2 hours. Just flying traffic patterns could sound like no fun at all, but I found that I was learning good method all the... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Tuesday Training 3/14/17 .
March 15 at 5:01 am
Pilots Flight time 2+0 Mole- MI-8 BK- Mi-8 Eagle - MI-8 Guitrz- UH-1 So today we were supposed to do sling loads. Unfortunately... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Caucasus Training area LZ Survey .
March 14 at 8:00 am
People are gonna have a shitty time cleaning that mess up -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Caucasus Training area LZ Survey .
March 14 at 3:57 am
I think it would be a shitstorm especially if he was in one. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 14 at 3:52 am
So even though no significant progress has been made on the ATM in the past couple of weeks I think we are all on the same page and all that needs to be done is the tasks need... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Caucasus Training area LZ Survey .
March 14 at 3:30 am
If I fly over the portable toilets I'm sure the commander will be PISSED. :) -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Other News and Discussion .
March 14 at 2:07 am
Changed thread Name feel free to talk about any mods or news here -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 14 at 1:59 am
Actually BK if you saw the 1st one from a higher angle you might be calling it something else. It's got two small landing areas at the end then it has the big long strip in... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Other News and Discussion .
March 14 at 1:21 am
I know, right Bad? I for one made a joke about a fat girl but now we are talking about fixed wing in here? I'm speechless. (Did ya'll see that bus I threw you under?)... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 14 at 12:37 am
Yeah Two ply for the narrow one! I like that. The first one..I'm thinking Beaver, Gigady Gigady! Third one looks like a face from that angle and if you've seen Office Space... -
Eagle_Rising liked a reply to the topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 13 at 11:51 pm
-
Crosser replied to the topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 13 at 11:48 pm
LZ name candidates; Git-mo, Commode, Royal Flush and maybe....2 Ply (for the really narrow one) -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 13 at 11:30 pm
If anyone has any ideas for LZ names let me know -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Ranger 79 Mod.
March 13 at 9:29 pm
So I found a mod made by Ranger 79 that offers a lot for mission creators. One of the cool things (and the main... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Fixed Wing News and Discussion .
March 13 at 7:40 pm
Ouch. Fixed wings discussions on BSD forum.......Ouch..... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Fixed Wing News and Discussion .
March 13 at 4:22 am
By the time we get it even I will be too old to remember what it is... Also, Goose is dead, man. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Fixed Wing News and Discussion .
March 13 at 1:29 am
You Fanboi you Guitrz..LOL. Oh a fixed wing thread..ya know I got to be in it! Going through the mod page on DCS is like looking for a g string thong in a fat girls... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic I did it again!.
March 13 at 1:06 am
Yeah..or a cliff around the side of a mountain! I won't make that mistake again. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Fixed Wing News and Discussion .
March 13 at 12:42 am
MAGNITUDE 3 LLC stuck with the Mig-21, Corsair and Pacific theather, while Heatblur Sims stuck with the... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 12 at 9:36 pm
Ok so I really don't know where else to put this but because it pertains to our training I think this will work. So Crosser and I where discussing our training area on the... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Fixed Wing News and Discussion .
March 12 at 6:28 pm
Don't hate me on this one Bad, you know I love helicopters more than anyone else, but I would also like to hear about developments in the fixed wing world and I'm sure others... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic I did it again!.
March 12 at 5:44 pm
Make sure you watch out for the ground :) -
Blackwolf replied to the topic I did it again!.
March 12 at 5:39 pm
I know but with VS and some funky flying I should have a better chance..I hope! :) -
Guitrz replied to the topic I did it again!.
March 12 at 8:17 am
By the way, there will still be AIM-7s in the tournament, which should still give the eagles a slight advantage... -
Guitrz replied to the topic I did it again!.
March 12 at 8:07 am
Don't forget vertical scan, he's your friend. Mixed with some rolls here and there it is a very powerful tool. The radar shouldl be linked to the IRST so you should be... -
Blackwolf created new topic I did it again!.
March 12 at 6:29 am
Now that A boy named Sue is repaired from my crash. I signed up for the Red flag battle in two weeks on the 104th server. Why, I don't know... but no spamrams just heaters so... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Storm of war moves to DCS.
March 12 at 2:04 am
No merge, just squads that do different things flying the same mission together. I don't know if they will move to DCS on a full time basis or not. But that's how it works. If... -
BaDCrC added the topic to his favorites: Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
March 11 at 10:33 pm
-
BaDCrC added the topic to his favorites: Cool/Interesting pictures.
March 11 at 10:32 pm
I want to propose a thread where we can share some cool or funny pictures/videos from real life aviation or DCS since I haven't been taking many screenshots I will start it... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Storm of war moves to DCS.
March 11 at 8:51 pm
Hi BK, The objective of BSD is ti build up a group of pilots who excels in chopper operations. We are building our procedures and training for this. I am very... -
Blackwolf created new topic Storm of war moves to DCS.
March 11 at 7:25 pm
The gang I flew with in Cliffs of Dover are making the move to DCS. Of course they are propheads but the first mission they are running is jets and choppers. They are... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:24 pm
BaDCrC wrote:You guys have the responsibility to log your flight hours, just like IRL. It doesn't matter if it's training or mission... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:14 pm
Guitrz wrote: And I wonder if I'll catch you if I spam this thread, BK Bahhhaha! Post screenshots one... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:12 pm
It was 2 hours for you I think. I try to only sign up if I know I can make it. I had a few time when I get called at the last minute and have to go but that's RL. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:09 pm
And I wonder if I'll catch you if I spam this thread, BK
