Black Shark Den Forum
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BaDCrC replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:07 pm
You guys have the responsibility to log your flight hours, just like IRL. It doesn't matter if it's training or mission time. It shows your commitment and also can be used to... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:07 pm
I might have forgotten to add the hours from last training, because the site went down. Also, I believe that one should only register to a given... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:06 pm
We should make it a point to debrief every time even if it is just" We showed up fly around and shot each other for 2 hours" Plus I had to post again,... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 6:02 pm
Yeah, I try to register for each one. I may have missed one for that reason..I didn't think I could make it and at the last minute I could so I just jumped in. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 5:57 pm
That is a great point, that is also a great point on why we should be doing debriefings so you can go back and look at missions past. But another reason we... -
Blackwolf created new topic Why register for mission or training?.
March 11 at 5:50 pm
Here is why we all should, So we know how many will attend but more important than that to track when you're on. Up until a few weeks ago I was only logging mission... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Mission briefing template .
March 9 at 2:49 pm
Must read, everyone. If you go into complex missions, this is, clearly explained, the kind of information one expect to find in the briefing. Good job. Thanks Eagle. -
royratcliffe replied to the topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 9 at 9:09 am
Yes, the mission runs in Nevada. I wanted the accurate collision with trees detection model. Makes it much more exciting. And I found a jungle-esque area of Nevada: the Mount... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Mission briefing template .
March 9 at 4:32 am
Alright everyone so I know how frustrating mission building can be and after spending a lot of time on the actual mission the briefing is the last thing you want to do, I get... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 9 at 3:35 am
Oh, sorry I thought it was for 1.5. Well 2.0 will work too. -
BaDCrC said thank you to craig for his/her reply to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 9 at 3:25 am
so I came up with a mission briefing template and put some info to help give mission creators an idea of what they could use and what all of it means. let me know what you... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 9 at 3:23 am
I think that's for Caucasus map BK, and Roy wants to do it on Nevada. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 9 at 3:00 am
How about the Starway 'Nam mod for the map? Might add to the Jungle theme. https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=140251 -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 9 at 12:48 am
so I came up with a mission briefing template and put some info to help give mission creators an idea of what they could use and what all of it means. let me know what you... -
royratcliffe created new topic We Were Soldiers Once… and Young.
March 8 at 9:03 pm
Chaps, I've posted a new mission that attempts to recreate the Ia Drang battle, 14 November 1965. Attached are slides from the mission briefing. The mission is published and... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Georgian Winter Part 2: Get ready for something big(ger).
March 5 at 4:15 pm
This sounds fun, I'd love to take part. I'm up for it whatever Sunday is good for me. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 5 at 4:11 pm
I never tried it with my TIR, I didn't know you could! -
Crosser replied to the topic Georgian Winter Part 2: Get ready for something big(ger).
March 5 at 1:26 pm
I would absolutely love to be part of this. I won't be available again however until sometime the first week of April. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Georgian Winter Part 2: Get ready for something big(ger).
March 5 at 10:24 am
From the 17th to the end of the month I will be in savanna for annual training and I know Crosser is doing some training as well till the end of the month. I definitely would... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 5 at 10:08 am
It's one of the 2000 series tasks. All of tasks that are highlighted are tasks that still need to be added -
BaDCrC created new topic Georgian Winter Part 2: Get ready for something big(ger).
March 5 at 7:44 am
Alright so I just finished the second day of the Georgian Winter campaign and this mission is a little bit more rich in targets and objectives than the usual ones. The reason... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 5 at 7:09 am
Well you can do this with trackIR too, but the unusual part is that, without someone else to fly the chopper, sticking your head outside and looking behind while flying... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 5 at 7:06 am
Of course! Hey I realized I sounded like I was only making criticism on my previous post, but the amount of work for this draft document is already enormous and it is... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Bk's second job..
March 5 at 6:17 am
Hey, now that's cool! I'd buy BoS if it weren't such a stabbing, + planes and Moscow as paid (and equally expensive) DLC? Nope nope nope. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 5 at 6:03 am
Its cool you can do that in VR, some may say its a cheat. If your in a full real server I can see that but with outside views on VR can go past the limits. Full... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Bk's second job..
March 5 at 5:55 am
I'll never be too busy to fly with you guys, and the fixed wing madness can't be cured, it will fester until you fly one from time to time. I look at it as a good... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 5 at 12:01 am
Do realize that this is a very WIP document at the moment and much will change. I guess the next thing is to have our own document that will replace all of these. The only... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 4 at 9:28 pm
Love the shots with your head outside BK. They are pretty unusual. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 4 at 9:25 pm
Yes. put some remarks in the shared document. Overall. there 's a lot of external document references which defeats the purpose of having one training document. So... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Bk's second job..
March 4 at 8:43 pm
I thought we cured you of your fixed-wing madness. Oh well... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Bk's second job..
March 4 at 7:30 pm
Sounds pretty cool BK. Hope it won't make you too busy to fly with us! -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 4 at 4:56 pm
Awesome. Hey. Bad have you been able to look at it yet? -
Crosser replied to the topic BSD Training Standardization..
March 4 at 8:18 am
I have the latest version of the BAD ATM saved and the other ATMs. My flight leaves in a few hours and I've got about another 12 hours of travel after (incl layovers) so I... -
Blackwolf created new topic Bk's second job..
March 4 at 1:07 am
I applied and was accepted to join the testers of IL2 Battle of Stalingrad for VR and upcoming releases. I have flown this game from the start and love the WW2 planes. Other... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 4 at 12:50 am
Yeah sorry I'll be out this weekend too. Any time during the next week I'll be free on EST time. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 3 at 7:31 pm
I'm also Bussey this weekend I might be available Sunday evening Est. However I have all next week off from fly next week. -
Crosser replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 3 at 6:59 pm
I'm going to be away until early next month on training. No flying for me after tonight. -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 3 at 6:43 pm
Yea. Can't do it without Charlie! -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Publications.
March 3 at 4:47 pm
so we have roughly 60 tasks so far which will change only a little if we add/remove some emergency procedures. I think between 4 separate aircraft this is pretty good... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 3 at 1:43 pm
Hi Everyone, I am away this sunday as I am going to be in Cardiff. Do you wanna wait til I'm back for second hit on Vegas Job? I am back Tuesday Wednesday... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 3 at 1:38 pm
Chaps, Shall the Croker gang make a second attempt this Sunday, same time? Here's the change log for v1.3: -
Guitrz replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
March 3 at 12:34 pm
Same as BK, I'm very available :) -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
March 3 at 12:38 am
Very cool! Let me know when you're ready to test. Any night is ok with me. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Feb 28 17 Tuesday training debrief.
March 3 at 12:23 am
It took a little bit to get the pattern going and know how far to go out, when to turn back in and all that. By the end I thought we got better at it. We switched to daytime... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Publications.
March 2 at 1:32 pm
The tasks required to reach RL2 and RL1 will definitely be explained in our task list. I don't think there should be different a different RL in each aircraft because... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Publications.
March 2 at 2:45 am
Sounds good. I can rework the pilot's profile to show his RL. I think it would require a bit more details like the different steps to reach RL1 and RL2 so the instructors can... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Feb 28 17 Tuesday training debrief.
March 2 at 2:34 am
Thanks Eagle. I'll have to work on this engagements (patterns and clover) too with you. -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Feb 28 17 Tuesday training debrief.
March 1 at 10:31 pm
Pilots: BK Eagle guitrz I'm going to keep this short overall it took us a little while to get underway but that was mainly my fault. We... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
March 1 at 10:15 pm
@Bad, Soon. Let me just get through another round of tests and write up some user instructions and it should be ready. I've changed a few function calls so I want to... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
March 1 at 10:07 pm
New version is ready for testing. I'm setting up a simple mission to test it. Details on changes below: Confirmed fixes: Now able to abandon... -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
March 1 at 9:55 pm
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March 1 at 9:55 pm
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Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Publications.
February 28 at 7:25 pm
Update on the BSD ATM I just finished copying over all the 1000 series tasks that are applicable in DCS for both the Huey and Mi-8. I still need to cross reference the Kiowa... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 28 at 5:18 am
Cyrano, When do you think you'll have a new version of your script available? I am integrating your previous one in my next mission, but all the stuff you are adding... -
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Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 11:56 pm
This is one example of the shoot and scoot that Bad and Eagle were working on. The Gazelles do not have the range to sit back pick targets out and fire at long range like the... -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 10:15 pm
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Molevitch liked the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 10:15 pm
Guys, Please remember to make a quick written debrief of your mission. It's good practice, allows pilots to give their remarks, thoughts, lessons learnt about the... -
Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 10:15 pm
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Molevitch liked a reply to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 10:15 pm
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Molevitch replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 10:14 pm
Well I had a good time, though little more than a passenger! I learned some stuff too, as I always do when watching you guys. Its weird though, I do get anxious when taking... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Publications.
February 27 at 8:34 pm
na it won't take hours the whole goal is to have effective training so that no time is wasted. The last training session we got a lot of training done in a short amount of... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Publications.
February 27 at 8:25 pm
Thanks. I'll definitively have a look at it. I think you guys got a good grip on the type of profiles we have at BSD. The trick will be to find the right balance between... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Publications.
February 27 at 7:56 pm
Hey Bad, Crosser created a google docx so we can all edit the task list -
Crosser replied to the topic Publications.
February 27 at 6:59 pm
Certainly a good repository. I had already acquired about 80% of the posted pubs myself and was going through them to figure out how to assist with making the training plans.... -
Eagle_Rising created new topic Publications.
February 27 at 5:06 pm
as you guys know I'm not a huge fan of reinventing the wheel so I've compiled a couple of pubs that we... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 11:25 am
That's a good idea too. I'll add two more slots so that the gang can choose two Mikes and/or two Mistrals. -
Crosser replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 9:37 am
One thing I've learned of my years in active military is to try and avoid single points of failure. This mission has 3, there's only one of each variant. While having a single... -
royratcliffe replied to the topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 9:00 am
I've made some adjustments based on the feedback. Version 1.3 has the following changes: Long-range SAM defences at Nellis only activate when the convoy gets attacked. Convoy... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 27 at 3:11 am
Thanks Guitrz. I'm moving testing and test missions to 1.5.6 so you can join in. -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief The Las Vegas Job.
February 27 at 2:11 am
Guys, Please remember to make a quick written debrief of your mission. It's good practice, allows pilots to give their remarks, thoughts, lessons learnt about the... -
Guitrz replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 27 at 12:50 am
I would love to help with testing aswell, if needed :) Available most week days after 9:30PM EST. -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 26 at 6:27 pm
Crosser, great ideas! The Ka-50 issue is fixed now. I finally broke down and bought that module (thanks Bad for letting me know it was on sale!) and was able to test... -
Crosser replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 26 at 1:57 pm
I think BK hit all the points we were talking about and testing last night, though sometimes we did have issues where the F10 menu wouldn't appear at all, and also in the case... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 26 at 4:21 am
Thanks for the feedback! The respawn is set up in the mission completely through the ME triggers and MIST, so it isn't the script, though it is still something to... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 26 at 3:42 am
After some more testing (and goofing off..doing loops and rolls in a Gazelle) Crosser and I found out a few things. In the test mission if you kill all the bad guys... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 26 at 2:05 am
The testing session went well today. Thanks to BK and Redline for their assistance. A few bugs were identified and 7 hours, two garage shelving units and a new fence later... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter campaign.
February 25 at 6:01 pm
To add to the observation about the HOT-3: not only could Guitrz fire from the ground (our engine was still up but we lacked sufficient power to ascend or maintain a hover, so... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 25 at 5:52 pm
@BK PM'ed you the mission for hosting. Whenever we can connect. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 24 at 10:44 pm
Well, you know me :) Let me know when you want to test. I'm free most of the weekend. -
Cyrano replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 24 at 12:23 am
@ Crosser: Yeah, I'd like to set the crew size by loadout if possible. MIST (which underpins this script) has a getPayload function I'm going to check out and see if can... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training and organization.
February 23 at 1:50 pm
So there is an old saying about the priorities of flying and they are aviate, navigate and communicate in that order. Flying should be our number one priority when we... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 23 at 1:46 pm
Holy shit! This sounds totally awesome. I was playing with your previous script already and now I want this new one!!!! Hey, I know BK, Eagle and myself are available... -
Crosser replied to the topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 23 at 9:23 am
So long as our time-lines meet up I'm willing to help test anything. I think it's fantastic and all of the numbers do seem to add up alright. If for the UH-1/MI-8 the total... -
Cyrano created new topic Black Shark Den Mission Utilities Script.
February 23 at 6:15 am
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Blackwolf replied to the topic Training and organization.
February 23 at 3:56 am
I'd change a few: Take off and Landing procedure. Radio communication: TS and or Universal Radio. (does you no good if you can't tune it in). I know we don't... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Video project.
February 22 at 12:02 am
Hey everyone if I can start getting people to send me some of the recordings they have made from our sessions that would be great. I am working on something right now and just... -
BaDCrC created new topic Training and organization.
February 21 at 5:25 pm
For 2017, we are setting up a more structured organization for BSD pilots in order for everyone to equally enjoy the complex missions we are flying together. The objective is... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 20 at 10:46 pm
Yeah, I know. I was thinking more along the lines of a closed server for our group and invited guest for now. Looking at all my spare parts I think I can put together a server... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 20 at 5:50 pm
We can test it for sure. Here is a quote from Maverick, on the famous 104th: "We host our server from a Data Center with a 1GB up and 1GB down connection.... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Sling whoops.
February 20 at 6:04 am
Yep. If you don't take any actions against oscillations, the rope will quickly snap. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Sling whoops.
February 20 at 3:23 am
I believe the sling camera can help you keep the oscilations to a minimum, good to have it mapped on the stick. That wind though. -
Crosser created new topic Sling whoops.
February 19 at 11:09 pm
So I decided I would refresh on the HIP and also some sling loading. I haven't flown in awhile, but was able to get back into it without much issues. Having the new cargo is... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 19 at 5:48 pm
Thats what I'm hoping Bad. Its not that old and may work. When I did my upgrade for VR I did a PSU as well so I have a 500 to use in the server, right now it has a 300, I... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 19 at 5:31 pm
Sometimes, the integrated graphic chipset on the motherboard is already DX11 compliant, and is sufficient to let the game load. -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 19 at 8:02 am
Ok, I'll have to see what I got and if it is DX11 capable. I think it should be, its not even two years old! I'll look into it tomorrow after I shoot some Eagles down :P. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 19 at 1:49 am
Yes, you need a DX11 compatible video card, eventhough you will not use it (3Drender=false), otherwise the game won't launch. -
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Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 18 at 9:06 pm
Ya I agree. That sounds like a good Idea I am willing to chip in for any needed upgrades. -
Crosser replied to the topic Dedicated server.
February 18 at 8:05 pm
I think it could be a benefit for keeping those precious frames when running some heavy scripted missions. It could probably bring in a few more people since I'm sure there... -
Blackwolf created new topic Dedicated server.
February 18 at 7:11 pm
Well, sure DCS doesn't have one yet, But I have a server that with a windows upgrade and another DCS account could run a 24/7 server rotating our missions. I would have to do... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Cyrano Promotion.
February 18 at 6:38 pm
You'll be in the boy band soon Mole! :P Let me know when you're ready to test again. -
Molevitch replied to the topic Cyrano Promotion.
February 18 at 12:04 pm
Congrats! (Damn, you beat me to it!) -
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BaDCrC created new topic Cyrano Promotion.
February 17 at 4:43 pm
Effective today, Cyrano is officially integrated in our BSD group as Junior Lieutenant with the full privileges of Pilot. I think we can all say we are pretty excited about... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter campaign.
February 15 at 10:18 pm
Yeah we miss you Crosser! -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter campaign.
February 15 at 6:52 am
Hey mate. Can't wait ot have you back on board. -
Crosser replied to the topic Debrief Georgian Winter campaign.
February 14 at 10:12 am
Sounds like it was fun, can't wait to get back into it. I still have no internet here, very frustrating thus far with the company. -
BaDCrC created new topic Debrief Georgian Winter campaign.
February 13 at 4:22 am
Part 1: Objectives: Resupply the front line with... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Welcome to Guitrz!.
February 10 at 12:49 am
Welcome to the group! It was fun to fly with you and get to know you a little bit! See you next time! BK -
Guitrz replied to the topic Really interesting HeliSimmer article.
February 9 at 10:05 pm
Yeah, the pictures you posted have the resultant relative wind in the correct direction, HeliSimmer's was confusing me due to induced flow being downwards, not upwards... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Really interesting HeliSimmer article.
February 9 at 7:42 pm
That's pretty good Check out the fundamentals of flight thread in the pilot training section of the forum. -
Guitrz created new topic Really interesting HeliSimmer article.
February 9 at 5:47 pm
HeliSimmer article About ground effect and mild... -
BaDCrC created new topic Welcome to Guitrz!.
February 9 at 4:06 am
Despite the pretty tough check out from our merciless instructor Eagle, Guitrz was able to demonstrate the skills required to join BSD. So it is with a great pleasure that we... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Fundamentals of Flight .
February 8 at 10:35 pm
3-04.203 has been replaced by TC 3-04.4 -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Tasks and standards .
February 8 at 6:22 am
OK. To summarize what we learnt tonight at the training, in no specific order: - Full Fuel/Full armed is no go for sling loading operations. Need to take this into... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 7 at 2:20 am
BaD CrC wrote: Snip: Don't worry about your English too much, I think mine is certainly the worst, but as long as I can make myself... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Training manual?.
February 7 at 2:11 am
There are other ways, some of us run servers (cough, cough) that could be upgraded/updated to DCS standards now or we could get a group in on it like the 104th or others who... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Training Tasks and standards .
February 7 at 2:04 am
Yeah, Thanks Eagle. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training manual?.
February 6 at 3:23 pm
We might need a dedicated server for that, in order to host a large event. And renting a dedicated server is not cheap unless you can spread the cost among 30 or 40 members. -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Training Tasks and standards .
February 6 at 2:48 pm
Must read for tomorrow! Thanks Eagle! -
Cyrano replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 6 at 1:45 am
Welcome Guitrz. At last I'm no longer the new guy! I've signed up for Tuesday's flight as well. Protocols and procedures can seem a little overwhelming at first... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic opps delete...
February 5 at 9:45 pm
Nope to late it's here to stay -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training Tasks and standards .
February 5 at 9:36 pm
Shipboard operations -
Blackwolf replied to the topic A fighter song..
February 5 at 9:27 pm
Ahh Delete this it didn't link! -
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Eagle_Rising created new topic Training Tasks and standards .
February 5 at 9:26 pm
To formalize our training I would like to post the real world standards They are broken down into 1000 and 2000 series tasks with 1000 being base level tasks and 2000... -
Blackwolf created new topic A fighter song..
February 5 at 9:23 pm
So I stole this from Dos Gringos. A very good group of F-16 pilots/musicians. I changed the last verse for my taste..the way I play and sing it . I may record it if I can get... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Training manual?.
February 5 at 8:31 pm
In the first part I can't..I have to be a team player..if I make it to the second part..I'm planing on the Leroy Jenkins tactics..At start got to the notch, full AB, EO on... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 8:19 pm
I can be there Tuesday as well. I love how he started it " Hello fellow VRS victims " I know that all to well! See ya'll Tuesday then. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Fundamentals of Flight .
February 5 at 8:11 pm
mast bumping is a dangerous thing check it out -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 8:04 pm
Hi Guitrz, Really happy to see South America coming to BSD. The age requirement is here only to prevent 14 yrs old coming and trying to prove their manhood by shooting... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 8:03 pm
That works for me I will put it on the schedule. See you then. -
Guitrz replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 7:59 pm
I have read the About BSD section and I understand that perfectly, thank you. I'm available the entire week, as long as it is during night time. Tuesday 9PM... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 7:50 pm
Hey Guitrz, Welcome and thank you for posting. I don't think the age thing should be an issue but understand that our standard operating procedure is for us... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Training manual?.
February 5 at 7:12 pm
hey just go in like Leeroy Jenkins I'm sure they won't expect that -
Guitrz said thank you to BK for his/her reply to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 7:10 pm
Hi Guitrz, Welcome to the BSD! I know the requirements say 18 or older, you're close to it and I will say I flew a lot in Cliffs of Dover with ATAG_Flare who is (at... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 6:48 pm
Hi Guitrz, Welcome to the BSD! I know the requirements say 18 or older, you're close to it and I will say I flew a lot in Cliffs of Dover with ATAG_Flare who is (at... -
Blackwolf created new topic SU-27 training manual.
February 5 at 6:33 pm
This made me laugh! I was going over some BVR and WVR tactics for training for the upcoming tournament I'm going to get slaughtered in and I came across this "How to fight in... -
Guitrz created new topic Application for Guitrz.
February 5 at 6:08 pm
Hello, fellow VRS victims. My name is Guilherme, I'm from Brazil (South America, UTC-3, 2 hours ahead of EST) and I usually play late at night on the... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Screenshots!.
February 5 at 5:04 pm
We figured out this is an aircraft from 243 squadron. I has to be '42 or later, before that 234 flew Buffalo's. " -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 5 at 4:55 pm
I thought it might be cool for long missions, like stop on the way pick some troops up or a sling load. I just saw the video and didn't know that it doesn't work well right... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 5 at 3:31 am
This would be awesome to have some mod like that. It would help greatly in creating new missions. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Screenshots!.
February 5 at 1:02 am
Haha that's awesome. so this is that picture I was talking about I am planning on getting it framed soon. -
Cyrano replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 5 at 12:19 am
I actually participated in FAT COW operations in Bosnia assisting in hunting down PIFWICS. It's kinda where I got the idea. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 5 at 12:00 am
that's a shame they are having issues but it will be nice when they do implement the grass strip As for the Mi-8 thing I like it we call that FAT COW operations in... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 4 at 11:19 pm
From the video description: "This is an invasive modification not meant for those that dont like... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Screenshots!.
February 4 at 8:16 pm
Eagle named my Su-27 so here it is..soon to have the bort number 13. A boy named Sue. Sorry for the crappy shot but I didn't change my VR settings to desktop for... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Roadside FARP?.
February 4 at 7:19 pm
Ya I think so if I would have seen this before making my farp for new vegas I would have used this. I might still give it a try -
Blackwolf created new topic Roadside FARP?.
February 4 at 7:11 pm
I found this today, would it be of any use to us? Roadside FARP -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Screenshots!.
February 4 at 2:49 am
So here is a few more from a test flight tonight its in VR so the shots are not good. I cropped them to get it close without losing pixels. Hit a LZ in 'nam, Slick... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Cool/Interesting pictures.
February 3 at 8:32 pm
I can't remember if I shared this video or not but this is from my Dads flight school class circa 1986 -
Blackwolf created new topic Uh-1H Gunners ROE mod.
February 3 at 5:51 pm
Here is the card mod for VR or anyone that doesn't want it on the screen ovGME set and tested. -
Cyrano replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
February 3 at 12:29 am
Thanks Eagle. Seems like for now they are only accessible via triggers in the Mission Editor. If anyone finds a script hook for cockpit arguments let me... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
February 1 at 4:12 am
as promised here are the cockpit arguments for the huey -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 31 at 7:38 pm
So I think I fixed most of the bugs I also made it into a single player mission where you can either play as Falcon flight or Pedro flight I'm going to post the link to... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 31 at 5:04 pm
so I found how to use the radar alt in the Huey to trigger the alarm. The down side is you can no longer test it HAHA -
Cyrano replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 31 at 1:14 am
Yeah, the briefing needs improvement, the script needs more testing (and fixing, and testing again) and overall the mission needs some balancing. Probably need to shelve this... -
Molevitch replied to the topic BSD Video project.
January 30 at 10:58 pm
Its quite easy to make a cool animation in Photoshop.... What sort of thing do you want to do? But I am guessing from BaD's logos that he's got the skills! -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 30 at 5:29 am
Looks good so far. Doesn't have to be that in depth, just as long as we know where we are going and what to do when we get there. KISS..good rule of thumb for me. I... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 30 at 2:15 am
Good job on the brief you have good visuals if you just add some info into it I think it will make everything a lot clearer I... -
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Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 29 at 12:55 pm
You don't need a briefing like mine or BaD's just make sure you cover the basics like a route card and a target/LZ picture or description that is pretty much it every thing... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 29 at 5:01 am
This is a mission intended to introduce and test the new Air Assault script as well as test some trigger logic intended to allow for a more dynamic mission that will adjust in... -
Cyrano created new topic Taking Back Tonopah.
January 29 at 4:50 am
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Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Video project.
January 28 at 6:17 pm
So I'm wanting to make a new intro for us something pretty cool I just got Adobe Creative Cloud so I have all the tools I just need to figure out how to use them. Any Ideas or... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 28 at 3:04 pm
I'm still trying to figure out why I couldn't hear some on UR. I am almost sure I had the radios set up on the right channels. I may do some testing without VR so I can see... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 27 at 9:49 pm
Its not so much in the menu but a card by your arming switch that just tells you what the gunners are set for. I didn't see it in the kneeboard..I saw how to set auto pilot,... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 27 at 11:08 am
Cool thanks Bad hopefully that was the problem because I have no idea otherwise -
BaDCrC replied to the topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 27 at 6:11 am
Also Eagle. I converted your sound files to make them A LOT smaller (stereo to mono then wav to ogg), and uploaded them into the file system of our Teamspeak server. Your... -
BaDCrC replied to the topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 27 at 5:40 am
I think it used to work with 4 choppers on 1 FARP. Never heard of this bug before. But obviously, any more than 2 Gazelles was creating the issue tonight. Good one. Let's try... -
Cyrano created new topic OP New Vegas Client Slot Observation.
January 27 at 5:23 am
So I went in and looked at all three tracks we started, to include the changes to individual groups BadCrC made, and everything looked fine, but then I noticed that even... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 26 at 10:24 pm
I think there is also a page on the kneeboard that has all the info as well but I like the idea of having it in the radio menu -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 26 at 3:28 am
ArrrggggHH! You can't see the Huey gunners ROE in VR..this sucks. I have no idea if I'm telling them to shoot or just wave Hi! I got to find a work around. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic BSD Video project.
January 26 at 2:09 am
ya I'm going to try being more active about posting on our youtube channel I'm going to try recording tomorrows mission and posting the highlights -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 25 at 9:34 pm
I can do it Cyrano if you like, as long as I know my headings I wont get us that lost :P -
Blackwolf replied to the topic BSD Video project.
January 25 at 9:29 pm
For Navy op's could you use a small sling load on a shorter line as a sonar dipping in the water as the chopper hovers? Or using the Mi-8 coast guard skin hoisting stuff up... -
BaDCrC created new topic BSD Video project.
January 25 at 3:28 pm
Guys, I would like to use a bit more the BSD Youtube channel and Eagle and I were discussing about a promo video for BSD. If we want to have some cool DCS Chopper... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 24 at 11:21 am
You won't really have to navigate just be familiar with the area. I'm still debating who will be chalk lead for Pedro flight I think I'll just leave you and Bk to decide... -
Cyrano replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 24 at 4:03 am
So to better cover cans and cannots: Gazelle: CAN all weapons, CAN navigation, CAN Radios Huey: I can get it started, in the air, from point a to b by map and... -
Cyrano replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 24 at 3:25 am
I can fly either but I'm not up to speed on a few Huey systems). Mostly setting the lights appropriately and radio setup. Given that I won't have Univers Radio by then, how... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 23 at 10:48 pm
UPDATE on the mission packet and some of the brief added a 9 line cheat sheet in the mission packet not necessary to know it just be familiar changed Mad Dog... -
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BaDCrC replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 23 at 1:00 am
I do not guarantee that I will have the last 787 pages long document fully read and understood... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Questions for the Vive pilots.
January 21 at 8:17 pm
It does, thanks! I turned it all down and its much better. I did turn the cockpit res from 256 to 512 and I can see them a little bit clearer now without leaning way in.I... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic Questions for the Vive pilots.
January 21 at 3:39 pm
weird on the oculus you still see the loading screen but it's just like looking at a picture in a room these are my settings with the oculus my... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 21 at 1:15 pm
Oh ok, I thought I'd have to add it in a folder on my end. Shoot now I need a button on the Hotas for it! -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Questions for the Vive pilots.
January 21 at 1:13 pm
Thanks! I figured I would need to turn it down a bit. I'll try turning it all down, I bet it will help a lot. I thought it was strange I could not see the loading screen but I... -
Cyrano replied to the topic Questions for the Vive pilots.
January 21 at 3:16 am
To the first question: I believe what is happening is the Vive is always running the home screen in the background so that if you cannot display the game you are playing (too... -
Blackwolf created new topic Questions for the Vive pilots.
January 21 at 1:40 am
OK so I got it all set up, works well. I notice Steam starts the VR and I'm in the VR home page? The Earth , moon and whatnot. So I start DCS , I do not see any of the loading... -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 21 at 1:00 am
well once I get it worked out it should automatically be in your kneeboard which you can use the key command K (I think) to use -
Blackwolf replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 20 at 9:49 pm
How do I get it on the kneeboard? Never messed with it that much. I kind of need it there so I can see it. -
Eagle_Rising replied to the topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 18 at 4:13 am
If you have any questions comments or concerns on either the mission or the operation procedures please post them here. -
Eagle_Rising created new topic OPERATION NEW VEGAS .
January 15 at 9:24 pm
The country of Ariana has become increasingly unstable in the past year, the dictator Bashar Musharraf held a democratic election which he then rigged to ensure that he would... -
Blackwolf replied to the topic Training mission 1/11/17.
January 12 at 7:46 pm
Yeah it was a challenge to fly that high and try to land. I can probably do a few 2300 Z times, 2100 might be a bit early most days. Glad you got the mods to work and good... -
Molevitch liked the topic Training mission 1/11/17.
January 12 at 2:05 pm
Pilots, Eagle, Mole, BK..Flight time 4 hours... Started out in 2.04 with Gazelle's. Mole couldn't get the target range mod to work so we went for 1.5 and the Mi-8 high... -
Molevitch replied to the topic Training mission 1/11/17.
January 12 at 2:04 pm
Hey BK, it was great to get to fly with you guys again. Thank you for your patience with my useless attempts to install the mod. I finally did it this morning with a fresh...
